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For Faculty and Staff of Emory University Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018

CAMPUS Renovated Near Eastern art galleries to open at Carlos Museum The Morgens West Foundation Galleries of Ancient Near Eastern Art will open to the public on Saturday, Nov. 10, after a nine-month renovation. The artwork on view, which includes cuneiform tablets, pottery, carved stone and metal weaponry and coins, illustrates the deep connections between artistic representation, innovation and the landscape of the ancient Near East. INSIGHT Emory outlines legislative priorities after midterm elections With most results from the Nov. 6 midterm election now in, Emory's Office of Government and Community Affairs outlines the university's state and federal legislative priorities for the coming year. IMPACT Emory community commemorates Veterans Day on Monday At Emory, veterans are a valued and vital part of our community. As the university prepares for the 2018 Veterans Day ceremony on Monday, Nov. 12, explore how Emory supports veterans through innovative health care, legal aid, education benefits and more. RESEARCH Children unable to distinguish real guns from toy guns in photos A new research study found that a majority of children could not tell the difference between a real gun and a toy gun when presented with comparison photos. In contrast, a majority of parents, caregivers, and the children themselves were confident their children could distinguish between real and toy guns. ARTS Emory Dance Company to perform five works from faculty, guest artists The Emory Dance Program presents the Emory Dance Company fall concert Nov. 15-17, addressing the notion of "struggle" within the body, in relationships and in politics.

EMORY INSIDER   A new look for Emory's homepage: The main Emory University website, Emory.edu, debuts an engaging new look today. This "iterative refresh" is based on the research and content strategy for the full homepage redesign, slated to launch next year, and features elements of the new design direction of the future main site now.

Take Note   Reminder: Annual benefits enrollment continues through Nov. 12 Deadline extended to Nov. 10 to apply for May "Journey of Reconciliation" to Mexican border Marcus Autism Center director awarded Ruane Prize by Brain and Behavior Research Foundation

In the News   Bound to fail: Poor choices can ruin business partnerships Nov. 7 |  Sandy Jap |  ABC News A psychiatrist's advice: How to cope when your candidate loses Nov. 7 |  Seth Norrholm |  Georgia Public Broadcasting How might the appendix play a key role in Parkinson's Disease? Nov. 1 |  Malú Tansey |  Scientific American

Featured Events   Recycling Day at Emory Point Bring your recyclables, including the hard-to-recycle items, to Emory Point until 4 p.m. Items accepted include electronics, household materials, paint, documents and more. When: Nov. 9, 10:00 a.m. Where: Emory Point, green space near The General Muir Admission: Free Emory Cares International Day of Service Sign up for service projects in Atlanta and throughout the world for this annual day of service. When: Nov. 10, 11:00 a.m. Where: Emory Quadrangle Admission: Free Policy Forum: "Reconstructing Our Democracy: A Midterms Postmortem and Call to Action" In this moderated roundtable, participants will offer insights, followed by discussion and concrete proposals for action. When: Nov. 10, 5:00 p.m. Where: Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum Admission: Free Emory Veterans Day Observance Join in the annual tribute to active and retired members of America's armed services. When: Nov. 12, 10:45 a.m. Where: Emory Quadrangle Admission: Free

09 Nov. WaterHub Tour When: Nov. 9, 9:30 a.m. Where: WaterHub at Peavine Creek Drive Admission: Free   09 Nov. Benefits Annual Enrollment Meeting When: Nov. 9, 10:00 a.m. Where: White Hall, Room 207 Admission: Free   09 Nov. Lecture: "Being Muslim" When: Nov. 9, 10:30 a.m. Where: Callaway Memorial Center, Room S-319 Admission: Free   09 Nov. Concert: Emory's Young Artists When: Nov. 9, 12:00 p.m. Where: Michael C. Carlos Museum, Ackerman Hall Admission: Free   09 Nov. Lecture: "Consequences for Middle Eastern States Since the Arab Spring" When: Nov. 9, 12:00 p.m. Where: Anthropology Building, Room 303 Admission: Free   09 Nov. Lecture: James Felton Keith on "Own Your Data" When: Nov. 9, 12:00 p.m. Where: Center for Ethics Admission: Free   10 Nov. Concert: "Songs of Love and War" performed by Bradley Howard, tenor, and Lee Thompson, piano When: Nov. 10, 8:00 p.m. Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emerson Concert Hall Admission: Free   11 Nov. Collaborative Piano Concert When: Nov. 11, 4:00 p.m. Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emerson Concert Hall Admission: Free   11 Nov. Armistice Day Commemoration: British Poets of the Great War When: Nov. 11, 4:00 p.m. Where: Michael C. Carlos Museum, Ackerman Hall Admission: Free   11 Nov. Chamber Music Concert When: Nov. 11, 7:00 p.m. Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emerson Concert Hall Admission: Free   12 Nov. Race and Difference Colloquium: "Black POWs and Invisible War in Ellison's Writings" When: Nov. 12, 12:00 p.m. Where: Woodruff Library, Jones Room Admission: Free   12 Nov. Designing Community-Based Courses to Promote Significant Learning When: Nov. 12, 4:00 p.m. Where: Modern Languages Building, Room 201 Admission: Free   12 Nov. Presentations: Birth Celebrations across the Middle East and South Asia When: Nov. 12, 5:00 p.m. Where: White Hall, Room 101 Admission: Free   13 Nov. Emory Farmers Market When: Nov. 13, 11:00 a.m. Where: Cox Bridge Admission: Free   13 Nov. Set up your Canvas Gradebook: Live Session When: Nov. 13, 11:00 a.m. Where: Online Admission: Free   13 Nov. Presentation: "The Ebola Challenge: Detours and Discoveries" When: Nov. 13, 12:00 p.m. Where: Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Admission: Free   13 Nov. Discussion: "The Human Capacity for Music" When: Nov. 13, 12:00 p.m. Where: PAIS, Suite 464 Admission: Free   13 Nov. Poetry of the Ancient Near East When: Nov. 13, 7:30 p.m. Where: Michael C. Carlos Museum, Ackerman Hall Admission: Free   14 Nov. Dean's Lecture: Professor Teresa Morgan When: Nov. 14, 11:00 a.m. Where: Candler School of Theology, Rita Anne Rollins Building, Room 252 Admission: Free   14 Nov. New Canvas Arc Video Tool Demonstration When: Nov. 14, 12:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free   14 Nov. Seminar: Grey Literature When: Nov. 14, 12:00 p.m. Where: Health Sciences Center Library, Room B_65 Admission: Free   14 Nov. Caregiver Conversations Webinar: The Holiday Survival Guide When: Nov. 14, 12:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free   14 Nov. Schubert Art Symposium from Emory Vocal Studies When: Nov. 14, 6:00 p.m. Where: Performing Arts Studio Admission: Free   14 Nov. Film Screening: "Psycho" (1960) When: Nov. 14, 7:30 p.m. Where: White Hall, Room 208 Admission: Free   14 Nov. Emory Youth Symphony Orchestra and Atlanta Junior Chamber Orchestra When: Nov. 14, 8:00 p.m. Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emerson Concert Hall Admission: Free   View the Full Emory Events Calendar

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