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For Faculty and Staff of Emory University Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018

ACHIEVEMENT Emory ranked among top national universities by U.S. News Emory University has been ranked 21st among the nation's top universities in the new 2019 Best Colleges guidebook from U.S. News and World Report. LEADERSHIP Provost announces search for next dean of Emory Law A strategic search process is now underway for the next dean of Emory University's School of Law. Learn about the Search Advisory Committee and opportunities for community input. EVENTS Best-selling authors Tayari Jones, Pearl Cleage at Emory for SisterWriters Best-selling author and Emory faculty member Tayari Jones joins Pearl Cleage, nationally recognized playwright, poet, novelist and social activist, to discuss mentorship and writing Sept. 27 at Emory's School of Law. HONORS Emory Healthcare makes Forbes list of Best Employers for New Grads Emory Healthcare, the most comprehensive academic health system in Georgia, is ranked No. 32 on Forbes list of the nation's best employers for new college graduates. COMMUNITY Proposed MARTA light rail line would ease Clifton Corridor traffic The community is urged to speak out in support of the Clifton Corridor Transit Initiative, a four-mile light rail line that would provide commuting options, decrease traffic congestion and improve sustainability in the Emory area.

Take Note   Hear a panel of Emory experts tell how they overcame 'Impostor Syndrome' and claimed their expertise Sign up by Sept. 19 for workshop on using Wikipedia as a learning tool Blomeyer Health Fitness Center offers discounts throughout September

Emory Insider: Traditions   Carter Town Hall: For the 37th straight year, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter will answer questions from Emory's first-year students at the annual Carter Town Hall. Watch it live on Emory's Facebook page (@EmoryUniversity) Sept. 12 at 8 p.m.

In the News   Mother finds frightening cause of dizziness: a heart tumor Sept. 10 |  Douglas Murphy |  WAGA-TV Nike's Kaepernick campaign signals change in shoe politics Sept. 7 |  Michael Lewis |  Associated Press Democratizing music through streaming tech and data analytics Sept. 6 |  Brooke Michael Kain |  Forbes

Featured Events   Meet Me @ Lullwater Walking Group Join colleagues in a six-week walking group with fun activities and themes in a beautiful place at a beautiful time of year. When: Sept. 12, 12:00 p.m. Where: Lullwater Preserve, gate Admission: Free Concert: Music for a Wedding! Celebrate a contemporary marital and musical partnership with Cesar Franck's great Sonata in A. When: Sept. 14, 12:00 p.m. Where: Michael C. Carlos Museum, Ackerman Hall Admission: Free Performance: Chronicles of Hope A diverse group of people challenged with mental health issues and substance abuse and their allies perform stories of hope, courage and recovery. When: Sept. 15, 7:30 p.m. Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Dance Studio Admission: Free

12 Sept. Introducing "Quizzes.Next," the New Canvas Quiz Tool When: Sept. 12, 12:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free   12 Sept. Workshop: R Coding Intermediate 1 When: Sept. 12, 2:00 p.m. Where: Woodruff Library, Room 312 Admission: Free   12 Sept. Constitution Day lecture: "The Constitution as a Coup Against Public Opinion" When: Sept. 12, 4:30 p.m. Where: Oxford Road Building, Presentation Room Admission: Free   12 Sept. Film screening: "The 39 Steps" When: Sept. 12, 7:30 p.m. Where: White Hall, Room 208 Admission: Free   13 Sept. Research Funding Opportunities: Halle Institute When: Sept. 13, 12:00 p.m. Where: Bowden Hall, Room 323 Admission: Free   13 Sept. Science Cafe talk: "Diversity in Science: A Wicked Problem" When: Sept. 13, 12:00 p.m. Where: O. Wayne Rollins Research Center, Room 1052 Admission: Free   13 Sept. Creativity Conversation: "Portrait of an Activist: A Conversation with Alexia Jones of R2ISE" When: Sept. 13, 7:00 p.m. Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Dance Studio Admission: Free   13 Sept. Lecture: Ruby Lal on Empress Nur Jahan When: Sept. 13, 7:30 p.m. Where: Michael C. Carlos Museum, Ackerman Hall Admission: Free   14 Sept. Grand Rounds: "Harnessing Implementation Science" When: Sept. 14, 12:00 p.m. Where: Marcus Autism Center Admission: Free   15 Sept. Workshop: The Art of Cultural Agility When: Sept. 15, 10:00 a.m. Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Dance Studio Admission: Free   15 Sept. The OpEd Project workshop: IDN Thought Leader Fellowship When: Sept. 15, 10:00 a.m. Where: Rollins School of Public Health Admission: Free   15 Sept. Men's soccer: Emory vs. Millsaps When: Sept. 15, 5:00 p.m. Where: Woodruff PE Center Admission: Free   16 Sept. Family Tour and Art Workshop: Anubis Speaks! When: Sept. 16, 2:00 p.m. Where: Michael C. Carlos Museum, Ackerman Hall Admission: $25 for Carlos Museum members; $32 for nonmembers; includes the cost of the book   16 Sept. Concert: Roy Harran, cello, with Julie Coucheron, piano When: Sept. 16, 4:00 p.m. Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emerson Concert Hall Admission: Free   17 Sept. Open House: The Center for Global Safe WASH When: Sept. 17, 12:00 p.m. Where: Claudia Nance Rollins Building, Lawrence P. and Ann Estes Klamon Room Admission: Free   17 Sept. James Weldon Johnson Institute for the Study of Race and Difference: "Solving the Mystery of Grace Jones" When: Sept. 17, 12:00 p.m. Where: Woodruff Library, Jones Room Admission: Free   18 Sept. Emory Farmers Market When: Sept. 18, 11:00 a.m. Where: Cox Bridge Admission: Free   18 Sept. Film screening: "In the Name of Peace: John Hume in America" When: Sept. 18, 6:30 p.m. Where: Oxford College, Williams Hall Admission: Free   View the Full Emory Events Calendar

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