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For Faculty and Staff of Emory University Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019

LITERATURE Emory authors prepare to shine at the Decatur Book Festival Tens of thousands of book lovers are expected to visit Decatur this weekend for the AJC Decatur Book Festival, presented by Emory. Planning to go? The schedule includes more than 20 Emory faculty participating in sessions, plus book signings featuring Emory faculty, staff and alumni. EXHIBIT New exhibit at Carlos Museum explores allegory and faith in 16th and 17th century prints "Through a Glass, Darkly" at the Carlos Museum is the first major exhibition of allegorical prints produced in the Low Countries during the 16th and 17th centuries. The exhibit is on view from Aug. 31 until Dec. 1. SAFETY Crash research: Emory and Grady study injuries from Atlanta car accidents Driver behavior — from speeding to texting and other distractions — causes most auto accidents. Emory and Grady researchers are studying accident victims in the Atlanta area to help reduce the risk. ARTS Grammy-winning Kronos Quartet debuts Emory's 2019-2020 arts season September brings a full calendar of arts events to Emory, from a concert with the Kronos Quartet and Iranian vocalist Mahsa Vahdat to a live reading of Homer's "The Iliad" and performances by feminist rap cabaret artist Boyfriend. PERSPECTIVES 'Conversations with Claire': Ambassador Andrew Young As we mark the 56th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech, Emory President Claire E. Sterk talks with civil rights icon Andrew Young about what he and King would be doing if King were still here today.

TAKE NOTE   New Pitts Theology Library exhibit looks at readers' relationship with their books Emory libraries have expanded their hours for fall semester; check out all the schedules here School of Medicine faculty member receives rising star award for early career work

Emory Insider   Be prepared for severe weather: Find out what to do and where to seek shelter in the event of severe weather. Learn more about Emory's resources for weather and other emergencies, including the LiveSafe app, provided free to all staff, faculty and students.

In the News   Georgia lieutenant governor to name health care task force Aug. 28 |  Gregory Esper |  Atlanta Journal-Constitution Atlanta poet Jericho Brown on his new collection 'The Tradition' Aug. 27 |  Jericho Brown |  Atlanta Magazine Slavery and the Holocaust: How Americans and Germans cope with past evils Aug. 27 |  Deborah Lipstadt |  New York Times

Featured Events   Volleyball: Emory vs. Guilford The No. 1-ranked Eagles will play the Guilford Quakers in their season-opening game followed by a second game against Johnson and Wales at 7 p.m. When: Aug. 30, 4:30 p.m. Where: Woodruff PE Center Admission: Free Concert: Vladimir Milosevic, piano The prominent Serbian pianist will give a recital featuring works by Mozart, Chopin, Bach-Rachmaninoff and Ravel. When: Aug. 30, 6:00 p.m. Where: Performing Arts Studio Admission: Free

30 Aug. Canvas for TAs When: Aug. 30, 11:45 a.m. Where: Woodruff Library, Room 314 Admission: Free   30 Aug. Workshop: 3D Modeling Basics When: Aug. 30, 3:00 p.m. Where: Cox Computing Center, TechLab Admission: Free   30 Aug. Women's Soccer: Emory vs. Sewanee When: Aug. 30, 7:00 p.m. Where: Woodruff PE Center Soccer Field Admission: Free   31 Aug. Volleyball: Emory vs. Sewanee When: Aug. 31, 1:30 p.m. Where: Woodruff PE Center Admission: Free   31 Aug. Men's Soccer: Emory vs. Pomona-Pitzer When: Aug. 31, 4:30 p.m. Where: Woodruff PE Center Soccer Field Admission: Free   01 Sept. Women's Soccer: Emory vs. Lee University When: Sept. 1, 1:00 p.m. Where: Woodruff PE Center Soccer Field Admission: Free   01 Sept. Men's Soccer: Emory vs. Claremont-Mudd-Scripps When: Sept. 1, 7:00 p.m. Where: Woodruff PE Center Admission: Free   03 Sept. Workshop: EndNote Basics for Mac When: Sept. 3, 12:00 p.m. Where: Health Sciences Center Library, Room B_65 (E-Classroom) Admission: Free   04 Sept. Workshop: Getting Started with Canvas When: Sept. 4, 10:00 a.m. Where: Woodruff Library, Room 314 Admission: Free   04 Sept. Depot Educational Garden Workday When: Sept. 4, 11:00 a.m. Where: Depot Garden, next to Kaldi's at the Depot Admission: Free   04 Sept. Clairmont Educational Garden Workday When: Sept. 4, 12:00 p.m. Where: Clairmont Campus Admission: Free   04 Sept. Screening: Forbidden Paradise (1924) When: Sept. 4, 7:30 p.m. Where: White Hall, Room 208 Admission: Free   05 Sept. Amanda Mueller on "Telerobotics and the Future of Robotic Surgery" When: Sept. 5, 7:00 a.m. Where: Emory University Hospital, Auditorium Admission: Free   05 Sept. Candler Theology Educational Garden Workday When: Sept. 5, 9:00 a.m. Where: Candler School of Theology, Dickey Drive Admission: Free   05 Sept. Cox Educational Garden Workday When: Sept. 5, 10:00 a.m. Where: Cox Bridge Admission: Free   05 Sept. The Fixie Free Bike Repair and Maintenance When: Sept. 5, 5:00 p.m. Where: Parking deck underneath First-Year Quad, Eagle Row Admission: Free   05 Sept. Guided meditation When: Sept. 5, 6:00 p.m. Where: Cannon Chapel, Room 106 Admission: Free   06 Sept. Workshop: Raspberry Pi When: Sept. 6, 3:00 p.m. Where:  Cox Hall, TechLab Admission: Free   View the Full Emory Events Calendar

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