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For Faculty and Staff of Emory University Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019

IMPACT Emory to lead international drug discovery center as part of Alzheimer's grant The National Institute of Aging is awarding approximately $37 million over five years to a team of international researchers, led by Emory, to help accelerate the development of new therapies that will effectively treat or prevent Alzheimer's disease. LITERATURE Claudia Rankine to deliver Ellmann Lectures on campus Award-winning poet and essayist Claudia Rankine will deliver the next series of the Richard Ellmann Lectures in Modern Literature on Nov. 7-9. Tickets become available Oct. 2. CAMPUS 10 things to do for $10 or less October brings Homecoming and Halloween, a Buddhist master on compassion, a wealth of fine photographs on exhibit and much more. Here are just a few options for entertainment and learning this month. RESEARCH Study gets to the root of rice's resilience to floods Although rice is the only major food crop that's resilient to flooding, a new study by Emory researchers identifies genetic clues that may help scientists improve the resilience of other crops. COMMUNITY Emory celebrates new PATH trail options Created through a partnership between Emory and the PATH Foundation, two new sections of a traffic-restricted, multi-use trail system expand options for cyclists and pedestrians.

TAKE NOTE   Join experts to learn about global book history research on Friday, Oct. 4 Sample tasty treats and discover food options at the Sustainable Food Fair on Tuesday, Oct. 8 Oct. 21 program shows faculty how to create healthy learning environments for graduate students

Emory Insider   End of the outdoor swimming season: You still have a few days left to take a dip in the outdoor pool at the Student Activity and Academic Center on the Clairmont Campus. The pool is open until Nov. 1 and is heated to a minimum of 78 degrees. Faculty and staff may purchase discount memberships or use the $10 daily walk-up pass.

In the News   Can marijuana help treat autism symptoms? A new study aims to find out Sept. 29 |  Michael Morrier |  CNN Atlanta school unveils new mural honoring namesake Sept. 28 |  Emory's Center for Creativity and Arts and Emory's Center for Women and Graduation Generation |  FOX 5 Atlanta Analysis: Economic warning signs give Democrats an opening in 2020. They may not take it Sept. 25 |  Alan Abramowitz |  Chicago Tribune

Featured Events   Livestream: Meshell Ndegeocello The Provost Lecture Series presents singer-songwriter Meshell Ndegeocello. The event is filled to capacity, but you can still watch online. When: Oct. 3, 4:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free Dance: "fence" by staibdance This political and socially driven work by Emory Dance faculty George Staib will also be performed Oct. 4, 5 and 6. When: Oct. 3, 7:30 p.m. Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Dance Studio Admission: $10 / $20 / $25 Winship 5K Run: Win the Fight Help raise money for innovative cancer research at Winship Cancer Institute. Note: Online registration closes Thursday, Oct. 3, at 6 a.m. When: Oct. 5, 7:00 a.m. Where: Emory University Quadrangle

02 Oct. Webinar: "Suddenly You're a Caregiver" When: Oct. 2, 12:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free   02 Oct. Volleyball: Emory vs. Lee University When: Oct. 2, 6:00 p.m. Where: Woodruff PE Center Admission: Free   02 Oct. Film Screening: "Sunset Boulevard" (1950) When: Oct. 2, 7:30 p.m. Where: White Hall, Room 208 Admission: Free   03 Oct. Workshop: "Writing a Data Management Plan for Basic Science" When: Oct. 3, 10:00 a.m. Where: Woodruff Library, Room 314 Admission: Free   03 Oct. Political Science Speaker Series: Emily Ritter When: Oct. 3, 11:30 a.m. Where: 120A Tarbutton Hall Admission: Free   03 Oct. The Fixie Bike Repair and Maintenance When: Oct. 3, 5:00 p.m. Where: Parking deck across from Kaldi's at the Depot Admission: Free   03 Oct. Women's Soccer: Oxford vs. Georgia Military College When: Oct. 3, 6:45 p.m. Where: Oxford College, Bivings Athletic Field Admission: Free   03 Oct. Dooley's Players: "I Am an Emotional Creature" When: Oct. 3, 7:30 p.m. Where: Harland Cinema Admission: Free; registration required   04 Oct. Environmental Sciences Seminar Series: Jill Gambill on "Sea Level Rise Adaptation on Georgia's Coast" When: Oct. 4, 10:00 a.m. Where: White Hall, Room 112 Admission: Free   02 Oct. Contemplative Science Seminar: Briana Woods-Jaeger on "Mindfulness as a Tool to Promote Health Equity" When: Oct. 2, 4:00 p.m. Where: Psychology Building, PAIS 220 Admission: Free   04 Oct. Atlanta Master Chorale: "All Creatures Great and Small" When: Oct. 4, 8:00 p.m. Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emerson Concert Hall Admission: $25 / $30   07 Oct. Workshop: "Preparing for a Successful Retirement: Healthcare Matters" When: Oct. 7, 1:30 p.m. Where: 1599 Clifton Building, Room 1.432 Admission: Free; register by Oct. 4   View the Full Emory Events Calendar

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