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For Faculty and Staff of Emory University Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018

HEALTH The flu is coming: Are we ready for the next pandemic? A hundred years ago, the 1918 flu pandemic swept the globe, killing 50 to 100 million people. Since then, there have been three more pandemics -- in 1957, 1968 and 2009. The next pandemic, experts say, is a question of when, not if. Are we ready? COLLABORATION Ray C. Anderson Foundation grant supports statewide climate consortium The Ray C. Anderson Foundation has awarded a $650,000 grant to Emory to advance the Georgia Climate Project, a statewide consortium co-founded by Emory, the University of Georgia and Georgia Tech. HONORS Emory students, graduate named Schwarzman Scholars for study in China Emory senior Elliot Shuwei Ji, Emory/Georgia Tech dual degree student Veronica Chua and recent alumna Zhongyuan "Echo" Zeng have been selected as Schwarzman Scholars, among only 147 chosen from more than 2,800 applicants around the world. CAMPUS University chaplain search launched Emory University President Claire E. Sterk has charged a search advisory committee with the recruitment and identification of the most highly qualified candidates for Emory's next university chaplain and dean of spiritual and religious life. COMMUNITY Bicentennial tribute to Frederick Douglass shows abolitionist's speeches still resonate Lectures originally given by abolitionist and orator Frederick Douglass were brought to life in dramatic readings by Emory and community presenters at an event Nov. 27 to mark his 200th birthday.

Take Note   Emory University announces new three-day Winter Recess Faculty books sought for Feast of Words by Dec. 11 Classes offered on performance management system

EMORY INSIDER: PERKS   Free online classes: Through Lynda.com, Emory University faculty, staff and students have free access to more than 4,000 online video courses related to technology, business and professional skills. Tutorials include many popular software programs and digital tools.

In The News   Black male writers for our time Nov. 30 |  Jericho Brown and Kevin Young |  New York Times Style Magazine Teens need a strong, and large, support system. Here's how to help them build it. Nov. 30 |  Catherine Bagwell |  Washington Post 2.4-million-year-old stone tools turn up in an unexpected place Dec. 29 |  Jessica Thompson |  The Atlantic

Featured Events   Concert: Vega String Quartet Pianist Andrew Bayles and soprano Caitlin Andrews Bayles join the Vega String Quartet to perform music by Respighi, Villa-Lobos and more. When: Dec. 7, 12:00 p.m. Where: Michael C. Carlos Museum, Ackerman Hall Admission: Free A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols An Emory tradition since 1935, this candlelit service of choral music and scripture readings by special guests from the Emory community will be repeated Dec. 8. When: Dec. 7, 8:00 p.m. Where: Glenn Memorial Auditorium Admission: $20; $5 Emory students Emory Farmers Market Take advantage of the last market of the calendar year with fresh and organic foods, prepared foods and treats for the holidays. When: Dec. 11, 11:00 a.m. Where: Cox Bridge Admission: Free

05 Dec. Consistent Ethic of Life Lecture: "Value-based Decision-making at the End of Life and the Role of Palliative Care" When: Dec. 5, 7:30 p.m. Where: Candler School of Theology, Room 252 Admission: Free   05 Dec. Argentine Tango Music and Dance When: Dec. 5, 8:00 p.m. Where: Performing Arts Studio Admission: Free   06 Dec. Emory Haiti Alliance: June 2018 Surgical Trip Report When: Dec. 6, 6:30 a.m. Where: Emory University Hospital, Auditorium Admission: Free   06 Dec. Advent service: "Magnificat: My Soul Magnifies the Lord" When: Dec. 6, 11:05 a.m. Where: Cannon Chapel Sanctuary Admission: Free   06 Dec. Global Nursing Students Present Global Health Monologues When: Dec. 6, 1:00 p.m. Where: Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, Room 110 Admission: Free   06 Dec. Lecture: "Opera, Media and Society" When: Dec. 6, 4:00 p.m. Where: Psychology and Interdisciplinary Sciences Building, Room 290 Admission: Free   06 Dec. Lecture: "Small Magazines and Black Internationalism: Corridors of Storytelling" When: Dec. 6, 4:15 p.m. Where: Candler Library, Room 212 Admission: Free   06 Dec. Ancient Near East Gallery Talk When: Dec. 6, 7:30 p.m. Where: Michael C. Carlos Museum, Morgens West Foundation Galleries of Ancient Near Eastern Art Admission: Free; reservation required   07 Dec. WaterHub Tour When: Dec. 7, 9:30 a.m. Where: WaterHub at Peavine Drive Admission: Free   07 Dec. Carlos Museum Bookshop Holiday Sale When: Dec. 7, 10:00 a.m. Where: Michael C. Carlos Museum Admission: 20 percent discount   07 Dec. Lecture: "Human-Centered Algorithms for Assessing Deviant Mental Health in Online Communities" When: Dec. 7, 3:00 p.m. Where: Mathematics and Science Center, Room W201 Admission: Free   07 Dec. Workshop: How to Use Garden Herbs When: Dec. 7, 5:00 p.m. Where: Cox Hall, Food Court Admission: Free   08 Dec. Emory Gamelan Concert: Infinite Hope When: Dec. 8, 5:00 p.m. Where: Performing Arts Studio Admission: $10; free for students   09 Dec. Dance: Fieldwork Showcase When: Dec. 9, 5:00 p.m. Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Dance Studio Admission: $7   11 Dec. Advent Service: Carols in the Chapel When: Dec. 11, 11:05 a.m. Where: Cannon Chapel Sanctuary Admission: Free   View the Full Emory Events Calendar

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