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For Faculty and Staff of Emory University Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020

ACHIEVEMENT Emory mathematician ignites acclaim for one of year's top discoveries Discover Magazine names Emory mathematician Hao Huang's proof of the sensitivity conjecture one of the "Top 50 Science Stories That Matter" for 2019 and Popular Mechanics calls it one of "The 10 Biggest Math Breakthroughs" of the year. ARTS Cinematheque explores history of African Americans in American films Four Cinematheque titles this spring feature Academy Award-winning actor Louis Gossett Jr., who will attend the screenings of his films and will participate in post-screening discussions. DISCOVERY 'Bilingual' molecule connecting two basic codes for life is synthesized A new molecule synthesized in Jennifer Heemstra's chemistry lab could become a powerful tool for diagnostics, gene therapy and drug delivery targeted to specific cells. PERSPECTIVES New TheoEd Talks from Candler School of Theology set for Feb. 9 As part of its initiative in public theological education, TheoEd Talks feature church and academy leaders sparking conversations that change the way people think about faith. COMMUNITY 'Day On' honors Martin Luther King Jr. with day of service Members of the Emory community spent their MLK Day tackling service projects as part of Emory's Day On in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. See photos and learn about additional King Week events, which continue through Jan. 26.

TAKE NOTE   Nominate someone for Emory's Annual Pride Awards by Friday, Jan. 24 Volunteer to help with EGHI's Intramural Global Health Case Competition Jan. 31, Feb. 1 Take advantage of January savings at Blomeyer Health Fitness Center STEM faculty: Apply to join workshop by Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science; deadline is Jan. 31

EMORY INSIDER   Extra help: Get help with babysitting, pet care, house sitting, lawn care and more through the Employee-Student Job Network. The network is exclusively for Emory faculty and staff looking to hire Emory students on a part-time basis.

In the News   The one thing about Martin Luther King Jr.'s greatness everyone keeps missing Jan. 20 |  Robert M. Franklin Jr. |  CNN Health care competitors come together for community Jan. 18 |  Jonathan S. Lewin |  Atlanta Journal-Constitution Want to take care of your employees? A new study says tell them to call in sick. Jan. 17 |  Sara Markowitz |  Inc.

Featured Events   Meet Me at the Tunnel Keep moving this winter by joining the newest 6-week walking challenge. Groups meet on Wednesdays at noon from Jan. 22 until Feb. 26. When: Jan. 22, 12:00 p.m. Where: Emory University Hospital Tunnel Admission: Free Lecture: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Vision of Health and Justice Dorothy Roberts of University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School will present this annual lecture as part of Emory's King Week activities. When: Jan. 23, 6:00 p.m. Where: Law School, Tull Auditorium Admission: Free Concert: Lomazov Rackers Piano Duo Enjoy an evening with this duo who have performed as recitalists and in concert with orchestras throughout the U.S. and Europe. When: Jan. 24, 8:00 p.m. Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emerson Concert Hall Admission: Free

22 Jan. Film Screening: "Within Our Gates" When: Jan. 22, 7:30 p.m. Where: White Hall, Room 208 Admission: Free   23 Jan. Transcendent Yoga When: Jan. 23, 8:00 a.m. Where: Michael C. Carlos Museum, Transcendent Deities Exhibition Galleries Admission: $65 for Carlos members; $85 for non-members (6-week session)   23 Jan. Workshop: What's New in Canvas for 2020 When: Jan. 23, 11:00 a.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration needed   23 Jan. Workshop: How to Master the Subtle (and Sometimes Blatantly Obvious) Art of Persuasion When: Jan. 23, 12:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration needed   23 Jan. Lecture: Linda Grabbe on "The Community Resiliency Model" When: Jan. 23, 4:00 p.m. Where: Center for Ethics, Room 162 Admission: Free   23 Jan. Emory Creativity and Arts Awards When: Jan. 23, 6:30 p.m. Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Chace Upper Gallery Admission: Free; RSVP required   24 Jan. Beethoven 2020: Violin Sonatas When: Jan. 24, 12:00 p.m. Where: Michael C. Carlos Museum Admission: Free   25 Jan. Concert: Emory Piano Competition Final When: Jan. 25, 7:00 p.m. Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emerson Concert Hall Admission: Free   25 Jan. Theater: "For Peace I Rise" When: Jan. 25, 7:30 p.m. Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Theater Lab Admission: Free   View the Full Emory Events Calendar

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