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For Faculty and Staff of Emory University Thursday, Oct. 4, 2018

IMPACT The play's the thing At Emory, theater majors are not just acting. They are building cross-disciplinary skills that enhance performance in almost any career pursuit. In Emory's versatile theater program, you could say the career's the thing. LEADERSHIP Longtime GRA president joins Emory to direct new Biomedical Catalyst C. Michael Cassidy joined Emory Oct. 1 in a new position designed to provide vision and leadership in promoting biomedical innovation and enhancing the university's economic engagement in the Atlanta region and beyond. CAMPUS 10 things to do for less than $10 The academic year is in full swing with a variety of events on and near Emory's campus. As the weather finally cools down, enjoy outdoor events including Jazz on the Green, an outdoor play put on by Dooley's Players and even a hike up nearby Panola Mountain. EVENTS Register for next Saturday's Winship Win the Fight 5K There is still time to register for the Winship Cancer Institute Win the Fight 5K, set for Saturday, Oct. 13. The event welcomes runners, walkers and virtual participants to help raise $1 million for cancer research. ARTS Get up close with artists' books at upcoming Rose Library event Guests can examine artists' books up close and find the 'common thread' in a new exhibit and related event on Thursday, Oct. 11, in Emory's Rose Library. COMMUNITY MARTA approves $350 million for Clifton Corridor The MARTA board of directors voted Thursday to approve $2.7 billion in allotments, including $350 million for the Clifton Corridor Transit Initiative, a light rail line that would decrease traffic congestion and improve sustainability in the Emory area.

Emory Insider: Perks   Emory Surplus Properties reopens with big fall sale: Support sustainability and save money at the $10 Fall Surplus Properties Sale on Friday, Oct. 5, and Saturday, Oct. 6, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The sale is in the Surplus Properties Buildings A and B on the Briarcliff Property. Items include dining room sets, desks, coffee tables, side tables, chairs and more.

Take Note   Participate in Eco-Takeout Container Pilot Program for Emory Dining Emory celebrates photography with exhibit at Chace Gallery Work on your teaching with a consultation through CFDE

In the News   From jails to Congress, Brazil evangelicals could swing election Oct. 4 |  Jeffrey Lesser  |  Bloomberg Pimples could be good for your grades Oct. 3 |  Hugo Mialon |  The Atlantic New trade deal reached in North America Oct. 2 |  Jeff Rosensweig  |  CNN

Featured Events   In-Process Reading of Jack Kerouac's "The Haunted Life" Attend a reading of a formerly lost Jack Kerouac novella manuscript. This coming-of-age story will become a fully staged version next spring in New England. When: Oct. 9, 7:00 p.m. Where: Woodruff Library, Rose Library Admission: Free Discussion and Book Signing: "The Great Alignment: Race, Party Transformation and the Rise of Donald Trump" As part of the Faculty Conversation Series, political science professor Alan Abramowitz will discuss his new book, followed by a book signing and reception. When: Oct. 11, 7:30 p.m. Where: Barnes and Noble Bookstore at Emory, 2nd Floor Admission: Free Divine Felines Lecture: "Divine Journeys and Judgement: The Evolution of Anubis" Learn about Anubis, the divine embalmer and the adjudicator of the dead in ancient Egyptian religion. When: Oct. 11, 7:30 p.m. Where: Michael C. Carlos Museum, Ackerman Hall Admission: Free

05 Oct. WaterHub Tour When: Oct. 5, 9:30 a.m. Where: WaterHub at Peavine Creek Drive Admission: Free   05 Oct. Seminar: "Rethinking Environmentalism in the U.S.: From Conservation Ethics to Social Justice Activism" When: Oct. 5, 10:00 a.m. Where: White Hall, Room 111 Admission: Free   05 Oct. Discussion: Chattahoochee Riverkeepers Policy and Politics When: Oct. 5, 12:00 p.m. Where: Claudia Nance Rollins Building, Room 1000 Admission: Free   09 Oct. Lecture: "Middle Eastern States Since the Arab Spring" When: Oct. 9, 12:00 p.m. Where: Anthropology Building, Room 303 Admission: Free   10 Oct. Meet Me @ Lullwater Walking Group When: Oct. 10, 12:00 p.m. Where: Lullwater Preserve, gate Admission: Free   10 Oct. Seminar: Grey Literature When: Oct. 10, 12:00 p.m. Where: Health Sciences Center Library, Room B_65 Admission: Free   10 Oct. Lecture and Reception: "Christianity's Role in United States Global Health and Development Policy: To Transfer the Empire of the World" When: Oct. 10, 4:00 p.m. Where: Claudia Nance Rollins Building, Lawrence P. and Ann Estes Klamon Room Admission: Free   10 Oct. Film Screening: "Strangers on a Train" (1951) When: Oct. 10, 7:30 p.m. Where: White Hall, Room 208 Admission: Free   10 Oct. Concert: Jerusalem Quartet with Pinchas Zukerman and Amanda Forsyth When: Oct. 10, 8:00 p.m. Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emerson Concert Hall Admission: $70   11 Oct. Evening MBA Information Breakfast When: Oct. 11, 7:45 a.m. Where: Goizueta Business School Admission: Free   11 Oct. Workshop: Intro to QGIS Desktop When: Oct. 11, 10:00 a.m. Where: Woodruff Library, Room 312 Admission: Free   11 Oct. Training: Using Video in Your Class When: Oct. 11, 12:00 p.m. Where: Woodruff Library, Room 217 and online Admission: Free   11 Oct. Bound with History: Encounters with the Rose Library's Rare Book Collections When: Oct. 11, 4:30 p.m. Where: Woodruff Library, Rose Library Admission: Free   11 Oct. Lecture: The New Center in the Catholic Church When: Oct. 11, 7:00 p.m. Where: Candler School of Theology, Room 102 Admission: Free   11 Oct. Film Screening: "Stage Russia: 'King Lear'" When: Oct. 11, 7:30 p.m. Where: White Hall, Room 208 Admission: $12; students free   11 Oct. Lecture: "Kubrick's Ultimate Trip: The Impact of '2001: A Space Odyssey'" When: Oct. 11, 7:30 p.m. Where: Oxford College, Allen Memorial United Methodist Church Admission: Free   View the Full Emory Events Calendar

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