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For Faculty and Staff of Emory University Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019

IMPACT How inclusion can change the brains of kids with and without autism In two new episodes of "Your Fantastic Mind," Emory and Georgia Public Broadcasting explore how a preschool for typical children and children with autism has been enriching for both, how early-onset Alzheimer's has impacted a family, and things you can do to lower your risk for Alzheimer's. Watch the episodes and see exclusive content. INSPIRATION Civil rights icon Andrew Young to deliver Emory Commencement address Civil rights icon and humanitarian Andrew Young will deliver the keynote address at Emory University's 174th Commencement, scheduled for Monday, May 13. HEALTH Emory offers new Diabetes Prevention Program for employees To help combat the prevalence of prediabetes and type 2 diabetes, Emory recently launched the Diabetes Prevention Program, a health resource available at no cost to employees. INSIGHT Tenenbaum Lecture explores the Jews of Cuba and their diasporas Emory's annual Tenenbaum Lecture will explore "The Jews of Cuba and their Diasporas: Memories, Stories, Dilemmas," with guest scholar Ruth Behar of the University of Michigan, at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb.13. LEADERSHIP Emory names Enku Gelaye as vice president and dean of Campus Life Emory has named Enku Gelaye as vice president and dean of Campus Life. Gelaye currently serves as vice chancellor of student affairs and campus life at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. She will assume the post in August 2019.

EMORY INSIDER   Get a SafeRide on campus at night: Now you can use TransLoc's OnDemand feature for SafeRide to reserve a ride from the safety of your dorm room, office, library, etc., when you need to travel alone on campus at night. The service also provides real-time vehicle tracking. You'll receive an alert when pickup is 3-5 minutes away. The SafeRide service is available for both employees and students from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.

TAKE NOTE   Sign up to take a tour of Emory's Recycling Center Learn how Wikipedia editing assignments can build student writing skills Registration now open for Carlos Museum camps for Spring Break and summer

IN THE NEWS   Measles was eliminated. But we can't be sure it'll stay that way. Feb. 11 |  Saad B. Omer and Robert Bednarczyk |  Washington Post More 'moderate' Democrats will enter the presidential race Feb. 10 |  Andra Gillespie |  CNBC Mirror test hints at surprising cognitive abilities in fish Feb. 7 |  Frans de Waal  |  New York Times

Featured events   Film screening: "An American in Paris" (1951) This musical features a 17-minute ballet sequence arguably topping the creative pinnacle of Technicolor in Hollywood. When: Feb. 13, 7:30 p.m. Where: White Hall, Room 208 Admission: Free Tom Hück: Meet the Artist See the exhibition and enjoy beer and light bites from People's Barbecue. When: Feb. 16, 7:00 p.m. Where: Michael C. Carlos Museum, Ackerman Hall Admission: $10 members; $15 nonmembers; $20 at the door Concert: "Jazz Meets Classics: Impressions and Reflections" Pianist Julie Coucheron, the Vega String Quartet and the Gary Motley Trio perform. When: Feb. 16, 8:00 p.m. Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emerson Concert Hall Admission: Free

13 Feb. Create Turnitin Assignments in Canvas When: Feb. 13, 11:30 a.m. Where: Woodruff Library, Room 312 Admission: Free   13 Feb. Meet Me @ the Tunnel Walking Group When: Feb. 13, 12:00 p.m. Where: Emory University Hospital Tunnel, Entrance Admission: Free   13 Feb. Seminar: Grey Literature When: Feb. 13, 12:00 p.m. Where: Health Sciences Center Library, Room B_63 Admission: Free   13 Feb. Lecture: "International Tourists Love Tropical Islands: What Do We Leave Behind?" When: Feb. 13, 12:00 p.m. Where: Claudia Nance Rollins Building, Room 2001 Admission: Free   13 Feb. Workshop: "R Application: Social Media Scraping" When: Feb. 13, 1:00 p.m. Where: Woodruff Library, Room 312 Admission: Free   13 Feb. Lecture on Heart Disease When: Feb. 13, 3:00 p.m. Where: Whitehead Biomedical Research Building, Auditorium Admission: Free   13 Feb. Compassion Meditation When: Feb. 13, 5:00 p.m. Where: Cannon Chapel, Room 106 Admission: Free   13 Feb. Emory Youth Symphony Orchestra When: Feb. 13, 8:00 p.m. Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emerson Concert Hall Admission: Free   14 Feb. Balancing Privacy and Professionalism: Social Media and Online Reputation Management for the Modern Surgeon When: Feb. 14, 7:00 a.m. Where: Emory University Hospital, Auditorium Admission: Free   14 Feb. Lecture: "Promoting Equity, Quality and Sustainability: Japan's Contribution to Global Health" When: Feb. 14, 12:00 p.m. Where: Claudia Nance Rollins Building, Room 2001 Admission: Free   14 Feb. Lecture: "Hidden Sources: Cultivating New Knowledge About African American Religions" When: Feb. 14, 4:30 p.m. Where: Candler School of Theology, Rita Anne Rollins Building, Room 252 Admission: Free   14 Feb. Lecture: "Nightmare-Knowledges" When: Feb. 14, 7:30 p.m. Where: Oxford College, Williams Hall Admission: Free   15 Feb. WaterHub Tour When: Feb. 15, 9:30 a.m. Where: WaterHub at Peavine Drive Admission: Free   15 Feb. Lecture: "Reflections on the EPA: What's Happened and What's Next" When: Feb. 15, 12:00 p.m. Where: Claudia Nance Rollins Building, Room 1000 Admission: Free   15 Feb. Czech National Symphony Orchestra with Isabel Leonard, mezzo-soprano When: Feb. 15, 8:00 p.m. Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emerson Concert Hall Admission: $80, $10 Emory students   18 Feb. Lecture: "Convicted and Condemned: Politics, Prisoner Reentry" When: Feb. 18, 12:00 p.m. Where: Woodruff Library, Jones Room Admission: Free   18 Feb. Presentation: Systems and Sustainable Services When: Feb. 18, 12:00 p.m. Where: Claudia Nance Rollins Building, Room 1000 Admission: Free   19 Feb. Emory Farmers Market When: Feb. 19, 11:00 a.m. Where: Cox Bridge Admission: Free   View the Full Emory Events Calendar

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