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For Faculty and Staff of Emory University Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019

CONNECTIONS Emory Scholars spend summer serving the community Sophomore Dayra Leal Sanchez spent her summer teaching at Camp PEACE, a program for children impacted by violence. She was one of 13 Emory Scholars who worked with local nonprofits through Emory's Scholarship and Service Program. LEADERSHIP Sterk welcomes faculty, staff and students to new academic year As the new academic year begins, President Claire E. Sterk reflects on Emory's impact and how "it is our calling both to appreciate what we've inherited and to strengthen, mold and improve our institution for future generations." INSIGHT Emory Global Health Institute holds forum on U.S. measles outbreak With U.S. measles cases the highest in 27 years, the Emory Global Health Institute hosts "Turning the Tide on the US Measles Outbreak" on Monday, Sept. 9. EVENTS Story of Atlanta businessman Chip Robert Jr. told with exhibit, reception on Sept. 19 The Rose Library will celebrate its new exhibit focusing on the life of Atlanta businessman and civil servant Chip Robert with a reception on Thursday, Sept. 19. "Chip Robert: Life as Art" will run through Nov. 15. FACULTY Emory hires three Latinx studies scholars to strengthen interdisciplinary scholarship Emory has hired three eminent scholars in Latinx studies, highlighting the university's commitment to the study of race and ethnicity across the humanities and social sciences.

Emory Insider   Student Center Celebration: Join Emory leaders on Wednesday, Sept. 11, to celebrate the official opening of the new Emory Student Center. Activities begin at 11:30 a.m. with Wonderful Wednesday, raffles and give-aways, with remarks and the ribbon-cutting from 12:30 until 1 p.m.

TAKE NOTE   Emory ranks among top universities in Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education poll Emory Libraries launches preview of newly designed website Exhibition's focus is culture of creativity and innovation supported by Emory Libraries

PHOTO GALLERIES   Emory College Move-In Day Emory College welcomed 1,382 first-year students to campus. Collectively, they speak 54 unique languages and 18 percent of the class are international students. Eleven percent are first-generation college students. Oxford College Move-In Day Emory's Oxford campus welcomed 474 first-year students. Almost 20 percent are international students, and 6.5 percent are the first in their families to attend college. Songfest Woodruff PE Center was packed Aug. 29 as first-year students competed in Songfest, a beloved Emory College tradition where students from each residence hall perform an original song about their new home. View more photos.

In the News   Political Rewind: Kemp wants to see budget cut proposals first Sept. 4 |  Andra Gillespie |  NPR The case for a course of virtual reality Sept. 4 |  Barbara Rothbaum |  US News & World Report The nurse's role in the opioid crisis: How nurses can help Sept. 3 |  Brenda Baker |  Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Featured Events   AntiquiTEA: Anna McKittrick on allegory in 16th century prints "Death Visiting the Rich" and "Death Visiting the Poor" Enjoy afternoon tea and scones and learn about two engravings in the museum's collection. When: Sept. 10, 4:00 p.m. Where: Michael C. Carlos Museum, Ackerman Hall Admission: Free Rosemary Magee Creativity Conversation with Marie and Catherine Heaney The late Nobel laureate poet Seamus Heaney's wife, Marie, and daughter, Catherine, will be in conversation with Emory's director of Irish Studies Geraldine Higgins. When: Sept. 12, 6:00 p.m. Where: Woodruff Library, Rose Library and Jones Room Admission: Free

06 Sept. Workshop: Atlanta BeltLine Parade Lantern Making When: Sept. 6, 6:30 p.m. Where: Michael C. Carlos Museum, Ackerman Hall Admission: $30   07 Sept. Workshop for Families: Atlanta BeltLine Lantern Making When: Sept. 7, 2:00 p.m. Where: Michael C. Carlos Museum, Ackerman Hall Admission: $30   08 Sept. Timothy Albrecht Performs Bach Live When: Sept. 8, 4:00 p.m. Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emerson Concert Hall Admission: Free   09 Sept. Depot Educational Garden Workday When: Sept. 9, 2:00 p.m. Where: Depot Garden, next to Kaldi's at the Depot Admission: Free   09 Sept. Perry Brickman Book Signing When: Sept. 9, 7:00 p.m. Where: Woodruff Library, Jones Room Admission: Free   09 Sept. Concert: Kirsten Scott, Mezzo Soprano When: Sept. 9, 8:00 p.m. Where: Oxford College, Williams Hall Admission: Free   10 Sept. Candler Theology Educational Garden Workday When: Sept. 10, 10:00 a.m. Where: Candler School of Theology, Dickey Drive Admission: Free   10 Sept. Cox Educational Garden Workday When: Sept. 10, 11:00 a.m. Where: Cox Hall Bridge Admission: Free   10 Sept. Emory Farmers Market When: Sept. 10, 11:00 a.m. Where: Cox Hall Bridge Admission: Free   10 Sept. Discussions in Canvas - Live Session When: Sept. 10, 12:15 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free   10 Sept. Workshop: Desktop GIS When: Sept. 10, 1:00 p.m. Where: Woodruff Library, Room 312 Admission: Free   10 Sept. CMBC lecture: Maria Kozhevnikov on "Do Enhanced Cognitive States Exist: Boosting Cognitive Capacities Through Adrenaline Rush Activities" When: Sept. 10, 4:00 p.m. Where: PAIS, Room 290 Admission: Free   10 Sept. Panel Discussion: Break the Cycle of Autism Disparities When: Sept. 10, 4:00 p.m. Where: School of Nursing, Room 101 Admission: Free   11 Sept. Clairmont Educational Garden Workday When: Sept. 11, 11:00 a.m. Where: Clairmont Campus Admission: Free   11 Sept. Workshop: Getting Started with Canvas When: Sept. 11, 11:00 a.m. Where: Woodruff Memorial Library, Room 314 Admission: Free   11 Sept. Webinar: Home Alone? When Kids Outgrow Child Care When: Sept. 11, 12:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free   11 Sept. English Dept. Spotlight: Jericho Brown / Laura Otis When: Sept. 11, 6:00 p.m. Where: Rose Library, Teaching and Leaning Studio Admission: Free   11 Sept. Screening: "Ninotchka" (1939) When: Sept. 11, 7:30 p.m. Where: White Hall, Room 208 Admission: Free   12 Sept. The Fixie Free Bike Repair and Maintenance When: Sept. 12, 5:00 p.m. Where: Parking deck underneath First-Year Quad, Eagle Row Admission: Free   12 Sept. Guided Meditation When: Sept. 12, 6:00 p.m. Where: Cannon Chapel, Room 106 Admission: Free   View the Full Emory Events Calendar

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