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For Faculty and Staff of Emory University Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2019

COLLABORATION Emory student travels to London for mosquito research Rising Emory junior Kasey Cervantes is spending the last weeks of his summer contributing to a database that will help uncover when mosquitoes developed the insecticide resistance that hinders malaria eradication. HEALTH Emory Women's Sports & Wellness Conference features health experts, new technologies and treatments Learn about health and wellness issues for female athletes of all ages and fitness levels. The event on Saturday, Aug. 17, is free and open to athletes, coaches, parents or others interested in health topics. ARTS Emory explores the legacy of Billy Wilder in free film series Emory Cinematheque has announced the schedule for its fall semester film series, which will focus on the work of legendary writer and director Billy Wilder. Weekly screenings take place Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. from Aug. 28 through Dec. 4. SUPPORT Injury Prevention Research Center awarded $4.2 million by CDC The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has awarded $4.2 million over the next five years to fund the Injury Prevention Research Center at Emory, a center designed to reduce the top causes of injury and injury death in Georgia and the Southeast.

Take Note   School of Nursing faculty member receives $2.2 million research grant Woodruff Library on reduced hours for Summer Intersession through Aug. 27 Apply to join academic learning communities on artificial intelligence; teaching and learning scholarship; or mentoring diverse students in labs Emory's tobacco-free policy prohibits vaping; help available to quit smoking

Emory Insider   Join the Workout Time Challenge. For the next five out of seven days (through Aug. 18), track your exercise as a Workout Time Healthy Habit. Sign up with Healthy Emory Connect and learn more about what is available to help you be healthier.

In the News   Emory business school marks 100 years Aug. 10 |  Julie Barefoot |  Atlanta Journal-Constitution Emory program gives young adults with autism taste of independence Aug. 7 |  Emory Autism Center, Catherine Rice |  FOX-5 Atlanta The history of man vs. mosquito Aug. 7 |  Gonzalo Vazquez-Prokopec |  CBS This Morning

Featured Events   Educational Garden Workdays Take an opportunity to get some movement, do something productive and get free food by working in Emory's Educational Gardens around campus. See below the various opportunities in the different gardens. When: Aug. 14 Where: Campus Educational Gardens Admission: Free Guided Meditation at Emory All are welcome to come to guided meditation with the Emory Buddhist Club to learn about meditation and Buddhism. When: Aug. 22, 6:00 p.m. Where: Cannon Chapel, Room 106 Admission: Free

14 Aug. Depot Educational Garden Workday When: Aug. 14, 11:00 a.m. Where: Depot Educational Garden, located beside Kaldi's at the Depot Admission: Free   14 Aug. Clairmont Educational Garden Workday When: Aug. 14, 12:00 p.m. Where: Clairmont Campus Admission: Free   14 Aug. Workshop: Copying Courses In Canvas When: Aug. 14, 2:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free   15 Aug. The Fixie Free Bike Repair and Maintenance When: Aug. 15, 5:00 p.m. Where: Parking deck underneath First-Year Quad, Eagle Row Admission: Free   16 Aug. Eagle Row Educational Garden Workday When: Aug. 16, 2:00 p.m. Where: Eagle Row Garden, beside the tennis courts Admission: Free   18 Aug. Summer Lecture Series: Alison Greene on "Histories of Race and Southern Churches in the 20th Century" When: Aug. 18, 9:45 a.m. Where: Glenn Memorial United Methodist Church, Ward Fellowship Hall; also live-streamed on Facebook Admission: Free   20 Aug. Candler Theology Educational Garden Workday When: Aug. 20, 5:00 p.m. Where: Candler School of Theology, Dickey Drive Admission: Free   21 Aug. Workshop: Canvas 101 When: Aug. 21, 3:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free   21 Aug. Department of Medicine Honors and Awards Celebration When: Aug. 21, 5:30 p.m. Where: Cox Hall, Ballroom Admission: Free   22 Aug. 43rd Annual J.D. Martin Professorship: Leigh A. Neumayer on "So You Want to be a Leader: Lessons Learned From a Path Less Traveled" When: Aug. 22, 7:00 a.m. Where: Emory University Hospital, Auditorium Admission: Free   22 Aug. Cox Educational Garden Workday When: Aug. 22, 10:00 a.m. Where: Cox Bridge Admission: Free   27 Aug. Emory Summer Farmers Markets When: Aug. 27, 11:00 a.m. Where: Cox Bridge Admission: Free   View the Full Emory Events Calendar

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