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For Faculty and Staff of Emory University Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019

IMPACT Opening doors and more: The storied career of Gary Hauk Rounding out a 34-year career at Emory, university historian Gary Hauk has been a key figure in many chapters in Emory's evolution. HISTORY 'Archival Lives' conference examines trans-Atlantic slave trade Emory, host of the renowned "Voyages" database of the trans-Atlantic slave trade, convenes a conference Dec. 5-7 to discuss ways to further examine the history and stories that the brutal institution obscured for centuries. HONORS Lewin recognized for his contributions to academic inventions Jonathan S. Lewin, executive vice president of health affairs at Emory University, has been named a 2019 Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors. INNOVATION Sustainability small grants help fund campus and health care initiatives Grants through the Office of Sustainability Initiatives help support conservation projects in areas throughout Emory. Learn about the most recent awardees. CAMPUS 10 things to do at Emory in December December brings multiple holiday and sporting events, plus the last Emory Farmers Market of 2019 and opportunities to visit several exhibits before they close. Check out ten activities to enjoy during the next few weeks.

TAKE NOTE   Foege receives Lifetime Achievement Award for work related to disease eradication Learn how adequate sleep improves your health during Dec. 5 webinar Apply for Biolocity funding to support biomedical technology innovations; deadline is Dec. 20

EMORY INSIDER   Today 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.

In the News   On World AIDS Day, these three big challenges stand in the way of HIV/AIDS research Dec. 1 |  Carlos del Rio |  CNN White House, CDC feuding over study of toxic chemicals in drinking water Nov. 29 |  Kyle Steenland |  USA Today Brookhaven approves agreement to allow $1 billion Emory campus Nov. 26 |  Sara Lu |  WXIA-TV

Featured Events   Creativity Conversation with Kevin Young Be inspired by a conversation about creativity between poet Kevin Young and creative writing faculty member Heather Christle. A Q&A and book signing will follow. When: Dec. 4, 4:00 p.m. Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Dance Studio Admission: Free Concert: "Bent Frequency: Many Voices" Internationally acclaimed bass Nicholas Isherwood will join Emory student composers in presenting unique music related to some of the permanent objects in the Carlos Museum. When: Dec. 4, 7:00 p.m. Where: Michael C. Carlos Museum Admission: $10; free for Emory students with ID AIDS Memorial Quilt Display 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

04 Dec. Film Screening: "Kiss Me, Stupid" (1964) When: Dec. 4, 7:30 p.m. Where: White Hall, Room 208 Admission: Free   05 Dec. Seminar: "Child Abuse and Latent Health Vulnerabilities" When: Dec. 5, 11:00 a.m. Where: Claudia Nance Rollins Building, Room 5001 Admission: Free   05 Dec. Poetry Reading and Reception with Kevin Young When: Dec. 5, 5:30 p.m. Where: Rose Library (reception); Michael C. Carlos Museum, Ackerman Hall (reading) Admission: Free   05 Dec. Business and Society Keynote: Christine Bader on "The Life I Want Project" When: Dec. 5, 7:00 p.m. Where: Goizueta Business School Auditorium, Room 130 Admission: Free; registration required   05 Dec. Holiday Concert: Oxford Chorale When: Dec. 5, 8:00 p.m. Where: Oxford College Chapel Admission: $5   06 Dec. Lovis Corinth Colloquium X: "Ekphrastic Image-making in Early Modern Europe and the Americas" When: Dec. 6, 9:00 a.m. Where: Convocation Hall, Room 208 Admission: Free   06 Dec. Carlos Museum Bookshop Holiday Sale When: Dec. 6, 10:00 a.m. Where: Michael C. Carlos Museum Bookshop Admission: Free   06 Dec. Concert: Emory's Young Artists When: Dec. 6, 12:00 p.m. Where: Michael C. Carlos Museum Admission: Free   06 Dec. Workshop: Raspberry Pi When: Dec. 6, 3:00 p.m. Where: Cox Hall, Tech Lab Admission: Free; registration required   06 Dec. David Goldwasser Series in Religion and the Arts: NourbeSe Philip on "Zong!: The (k)Notted Web of Silence" When: Dec. 6, 5:00 p.m. Where: Stuart A. Rose Library Admission: Free   06 Dec. Concert: A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols When: Dec. 6, 8:00 p.m. Where: Glenn Memorial Auditorium Admission: $20; Emory faculty, staff and students receive a discount   07 Dec. Concert: Southern Folk Advent When: Dec. 7, 2:00 p.m. Where: Oxford College, Old Church Admission: Free   09 Dec. Performance: Dance Oxford When: Dec. 9, 8:00 p.m. Where: Oxford College, Williams Hall Admission: Free   View the Full Emory Events Calendar

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