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For Faculty and Staff of Emory University Tuesday, June 4, 2019

IMPACT 'Conversations with Claire' video series debuts with President Jimmy Carter The inaugural episode of Emory President Claire E. Sterk's new video series features President Jimmy Carter, who has been granted tenure after serving as Emory University Distinguished Professor for almost 40 years. LEADERSHIP Emory names chief diversity officer Emory has named Carol E. Henderson vice provost for diversity and inclusion, chief diversity officer and advisor to the president. She will assume her new role at Emory on August 1, 2019. COMMUNITY Emory hosts national conference on LGBTQ health Sexual and gender minority health issues took center stage as Emory hosted the National LGBTQ Health Conference, including a keynote from Chasten Buttigieg, who recalled his own struggles growing up gay in a conservative town. TEACHING Students gain real-world experience as health coaches for Emory employees Students taking undergraduate health courses had the opportunity to serve as health coaches for Emory employees, thanks to a new partnership between the Center for the Study of Human Health and Healthy Emory. INSIGHT Spelman president and Emory professor discuss representation in African American photographs Spelman College President Mary Schmidt Campbell recently joined Emory professor Kimberly Wallace-Sanders, curator of Emory's "Framing Shadows" exhibit, for a fascinating conversation about portraits of African Americans serving as caregivers for white children. DISCOVERY High LDL linked to early-onset Alzheimer's Researchers at Emory University School of Medicine and the Atlanta Veterans Affairs Medical Center have found a link between high LDL cholesterol levels and early-onset Alzheimer's disease. Their findings appear in the May 28 issue of JAMA Neurology.

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In The News   Remain open to possibilities, needs throughout life May 31 |  Claire E. Sterk |  Atlanta Journal-Constitution Power is everywhere, but love is supreme May 29 |  George Yancy |  New York Times High cholesterol linked to Alzheimer's disease May 28 |  Thomas Wingo |  Newsweek

Featured Events   Compassion Meditation All are welcome at this weekly hour-long session of compassion meditation. When: June 5, 5:00 p.m. Where: Cannon Chapel, Room 106 Admission: Free Workshop: Using the Arc Media Tool in Canvas Learn how this multifaceted audio and video management tool, integrated into Canvas, allows instructors and students to create, manage and interact with media files. When: June 6, 11:00 a.m. Where: Online Admission: Free Dive-In Movie Enjoy a family-friendly film in the cool waters of the SAAC's Olympic size pool When: June 14, 8:30 p.m. Where: SAAC Pool Admission: Free for members; fees for guests and walk-ups

05 June Webinar: Teaching Your Child Responsibility When: June 5, 12:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free   06 June Guided Meditation When: June 6, 6:00 p.m. Where: Cannon Chapel, Room 106 Admission: Free   09 June Summer Lecture Series: Luther E. Smith Jr. on "Howard Thurman's Prophetic Significance for Today" When: June 9, 9:45 a.m. Where: Glenn Memorial United Methodist Church, Ward Fellowship Hall; also live-streamed on Facebook Admission: Free   10 June 3-day Workshop: The Science of Printmaking When: June 10, 9:00 a.m. Where: Michael C. Carlos Museum, Ackerman Hall Admission: $130 museum members; $160 non-members   10 June Evening MBA Class Visit Night When: June 10, 5:45 p.m. Where: Goizueta Business School Admission: Free   11 June WaterHub Tour When: June 11, 11:00 a.m. Where: WaterHub on Peavine Drive Admission: Free   13 June Men's Health 5K When: June 13, 7:30 a.m. Where: Woodruff Residential Center Admission: Free   13 June Emory Global Diabetes Research Center Seminar: Julia Critchley on "Are the Infectious Disease Complications of Diabetes Underestimated?" When: June 13, 12:00 p.m. Where: Claudia Nance Rollins Building, Room 6001 Admission: Free   19 June Professional Development Class: Civil Treatment for Employees When: June 19, 8:30 a.m. Where: 1599 Clifton Road Building Admission: $60   View the Full Emory Events Calendar

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