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For Faculty and Staff of Emory University Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2019

LEADERSHIP Dean Jan Love to serve as Emory's interim provost Jan Love, dean of Candler School of Theology, will serve as Emory University's interim provost and executive vice president for academic affairs, effective Dec. 16. View a video message from Love about her new role. CONNECTIONS Ruth Allen comes to Carlos Museum as Greek and Roman art curator Ruth Allen is the new curator of Greek and Roman art at the Carlos Museum. Meet her and learn about the story of Orpheus and its ongoing resonance at AntiquiTEA on Tuesday, Dec. 3. IMPACT Emory looks to expand program for diabetes and hypertension prevention More than 460 million adults worldwide now have diabetes. The Emory Global Diabetes Research Center is working to change that, beginning by ramping up efforts to combat diabetes and hypertension in India. LITERATURE Kevin Young returns to campus for two events highlighting his work Poet and Emory University Distinguished Professor Kevin Young will share from his newest book, "Brown: Poems," during a Creativity Conversation on Wednesday, Dec. 4, and a reading on Thursday, Dec. 5. COMMITMENT Emory joins amicus brief in support of international students More than 110 colleges and universities filed an amicus brief supporting the federal Optional Practical Training program, which allows international students to work in a U.S.-based job directly related to their field of study. EVENTS Arts calendar sparkles with holiday spirit this December 'Tis the season for merry music and celebrations. Emory's December calendar includes plenty of holiday-themed festivities, as well as other exciting musical and dance offerings.

EMORY INSIDER   Dec. 3 is Giving Tuesday: The Emory community is committed to serving others. As an annual celebration of kindness and generosity, #GivingTuesday is an ideal time to join the movement. Learn how you can help expand the reach of Emory’s service and effect change.

TAKE NOTE   Emory shuttle schedule modified for Thanksgiving break; regular service returns Monday, Dec. 2 Enjoy music responding to objects in the Carlos’s permanent collections through ‘Bent Frequency: Many Voices’ on Dec. 4 Kylie Smith receives National Library of Medicine grant for scholarly research

NOTE TO READERS   Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, Emory Report will not be published on Thursday, Nov. 28, and will return on Tuesday, Dec. 3. To keep up with university happenings, please visit the Emory News Center. Best wishes for a safe, peaceful and happy Thanksgiving.

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Featured Events   AntiquiTEA Enjoy afternoon tea and scones as Ruth Allen, curator of Greek and Roman art, discusses the story of "Orpheus" and its ongoing resonance. When: Dec. 3, 4:00 p.m. Where: Michael C. Carlos Museum, Ackerman Hall Admission: Free Concert: Emory Jazz Ensembles The Emory Big Band and Jazz Combo perform together. When: Dec. 3, 8:00 p.m. Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emerson Concert Hall Admission: Free Quilt on the Quad Emory Don't miss your chance to see the largest collegiate display of AIDS memorial quilt panels, displayed in collaboration with the NAMES Project and in support of World AIDS Day. When: Dec. 8, 11:00 a.m. Where: Emory Student Center Admission: Free

02 Dec. JWJI Race and Difference Colloquium: Online Discrimination, Black Students' Academic Experiences and the Role of White Bystanders When: Dec. 2, 12:00 p.m. Where: Woodruff Library, Jones Room 311 Admission: Free; registration required   02 Dec. Interdisciplinary Research Seminar: Crypto-Language to Remember Impossible Places When: Dec. 2, 4:15 p.m. Where: Fox Center for Humanistic Inquiry, Seminar Room Admission: Free   03 Dec. Bench2Market Talks: Customer Discovery and Business Model Creation When: Dec. 3, 8:30 a.m. Where: School of Medicine, Room 153A Admission: Free; registration required   03 Dec. Political Science Speaker Series: Alan Abramowitz When: Dec. 3, 11:30 a.m. Where: Tarbutton Hall, Room 120A Admission: Free   03 Dec. Get to Know EHSO When: Dec. 3, 11:30 a.m. Where: Health Sciences Research Building (HSRB), Café Area Admission: Free   03 Dec. Lecture: Rebecca Philipsborn on "Child Health in a Changing Climate" When: Dec. 3, 12:00 p.m. Where: Claudia Nance Rollins Building, Room 2001 Admission: Free   04 Dec. Concert: "Bent Frequency: Many Voices" When: Dec. 4, 7:00 p.m. Where: Michael C. Carlos Museum Admission: Ticket required; $10 general admission / free for students with ID   View the Full Emory Events Calendar

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