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For Faculty and Staff of Emory University Thursday, March 7, 2019

INNOVATION Reducing hospital alarm harm In this interactive feature, experience the cacophony of ICU alarms, then learn how an Emory hospital is working to make the ICU a quieter, more peaceful environment for both patients and staff. COMMUNITY HR survey: Retirement plan, health care, job security, workplace flexibility most important Results of last fall's employee survey show which benefits and rewards are most important to Emory University faculty and staff, and how factors of attraction and retention change with length of service. CAMPUS Renowned science journalist joins Center for the Study of Human Health Veteran journalist and best-selling author Maryn McKenna has joined Emory's Center for the Study of Human Health as a senior fellow. On March 28, she will deliver a public talk on how consumer advocacy changed federal policy on antibiotic use on farms. RESEARCH Predict the future of critical care in #STATMadness Vote for Emory in STAT Madness, the bracket competition for biomedical research. Emory's 2019 entry covers a sepsis prediction technology. ACHIEVEMENT Emory Medal honors distinguished alumni for advancing the global good In ceremonies last week, Emory presented the university's highest alumni honor to David Adelman, former U.S. ambassador to Singapore, and Richard Hubert, philanthropic leader in the field of global health.

EMORY INSIDER   Free museum admission: On campus during Spring Break? Take time to enjoy the special exhibits and impressive permanent collections at the Michael C. Carlos Museum. Admission is always free with ID for Emory faculty and staff.

TAKE NOTE   Emory Dining announces revised schedule for next week's Spring Break Woodruff Library posts modified Spring Break hours Emory Farmers Market closed March 12 for Spring Break; returns March 19 Keri Day to present Anna Julia Cooper Lecture on March 21

IN THE NEWS   'Urgent action is necessary' to stop vaccine misinformation, public health official warns during Senate hearing March 7 |  Saad B. Omer |  CNN Sharing cancer journey on social media can be tricky March 6 |  Wendy Baer |  WAGA-TV Materials in flatland twist and shine March 6 |  Ajit Srivastava |  Nature

Featured Events   15th Annual Hamilton E. Holmes Memorial Lecture Emory law professor Dorothy Brown addresses "Racism Kills: What Part Do You Play?" When: March 13, 5:00 p.m. Where: School of Medicine, James B. Williams Education Building, Auditorium Room 110 Admission: Free Workshop: "Get Your Money Right: Building Your Strategy" This workshop will show you how to create a real plan and timeline to manage and grow your money. When: March 15, 12:00 p.m. Where: Goizueta Business School, Room 204 (east wing) Admission: Free Bach Birthday Recital Hear Emory organist Timothy Albrecht play selections by Bach on the piano, organ and harpsichord. When: March 17, 4:00 p.m. Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emerson Concert Hall Admission: Free

08 March WaterHub Tour When: March 8, 9:30 a.m. Where: WaterHub at Peavine Drive Admission: Free   08 March Cross-discipline Conversation: "Off the Record: Linking Faith and Career" When: March 8, 11:00 a.m. Where: School of Nursing, Room 101 Admission: Free   08 March Workshop: "Taxes: What's Changed and What's Stayed the Same" When: March 8, 12:00 p.m. Where: Goizueta Business School, Room 204 (east wing) Admission: Free   08 March Workshop: Documenting Data When: March 8, 12:00 p.m. Where: Woodruff Library, Room 314 Admission: Free   09 March Men's tennis: Emory vs. Trinity (Texas) When: March 9, 2:00 p.m. Where: Woodruff PE Center Admission: Free   10 March Jewish Chamber Music Concert When: March 10, 4:00 p.m. Where: Hillel Center Admission: Free   11 March Women's softball: Emory vs. University of Rochester When: March 11, 2:30 p.m. Where: Emory Softball Field Admission: Free   12 March Information session: Master of Arts in Bioethics Program When: March 12, 12:30 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free   13 March Women's softball: Emory vs. Emory & Henry (doubleheader) When: March 13, 12:00 p.m. Where: Emory Softball Field Admission: Free   13 March Workshop: EndNote Introduction When: March 13, 1:00 p.m. Where: Woodruff Library, Room 314 Admission: Free   13 March Compassion Meditation When: March 13, 5:00 p.m. Where: Cannon Chapel, Room 106 Admission: Free   14 March Guided Meditation When: March 14, 6:00 p.m. Where: Cannon Chapel Admission: Free   16 March Atlanta Master Chorale: Spirit Songs When: March 16, 8:00 p.m. Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emerson Concert Hall Admission: $30; $10 all students   16 March Student Recital: Kathy Li, violin, and Martin Schreiner, tenor When: March 16, 7:00 p.m. Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emerson Concert Hall Admission: Free   View the Full Emory Events Calendar

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