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For Faculty and Staff of Emory University Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2020

INSIGHT Decision 2020: Emory experts weigh in on the presidential race While all elections shape history, the 2020 presidential race is poised to be one for the record books. With early voting now underway in Georgia, five Emory election experts pinpoint the key issues and what’s at stake. DISCUSSION Rothschild Lecture features Eric K. Ward on 'Skin in the Game' Eric K. Ward of the Western States Center will be Emory’s 12th annual Rothschild Lecture speaker on Thursday, Oct. 29. The virtual program will feature Ward in conversation with Eric L. Goldstein, director of Emory's Tam Institute for Jewish Studies. ANALYSIS Gender parity review of psychological science shows progress and problems Emory psychologists Sherryl Goodman and Stella Lourenco were among the 59 researchers, from nearly 40 different institutions, who co-authored a review of gender parity in psychological science. VIEWPOINTS Online seminar series examines Reconstruction and its modern-day impact Emory’s Rose Library and Fox Center for Humanistic Inquiry will host an online panel discussing "Defining the Black Reconstruction Archive" on Oct. 20. The event, moderated by Kimberly Wallace-Sanders, is part of a tribute series honoring Pellom McDaniels III. CAMPUS New book spotlights Emory’s admission process Emory is one of three institutions featured in “Who Gets in and Why: A Year Inside College Admissions” by reporter Jeffrey Selingo. Beyond the book, learn what Emory admission counselors are looking for as they decide which students to accept.

Take Note   It's not too late to participate in Refresh From Stress The Carlos Museum Bookshop is scheduling individual shopping appointments; learn more You can still earn 2020 health incentives; complete activities by Nov. 14

YOUR FANTASTIC MIND   Memory and the mind: In the one-hour season finale of the television series “Your Fantastic Mind,” delve into the science of memory – how it works, how we can retain it and why we lose it. Tune in to GPB on Wednesday, Oct. 14, at 7 p.m. to watch the finale or catch up on past episodes here.

Featured Events   McDonald Lecture: "The Political Imagination of Jesus of Nazareth" Candler School of Theology welcomes Shawn Copeland for her fall semester lecture as the 2020-2021 Alonzo L. McDonald Family Chair on the Life and Teachings of Jesus and Their Impact on Culture. When: Oct. 14, 11:00 a.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required Lecture: "Revolutionary Love: See No Stranger" Valarie Kaur – Sikh activist, filmmaker and civil rights lawyer – shares her belief in hope and revolutionary love as described in her new book, "See No Stranger: A Memoir and Manifesto of Revolutionary Love." This Oxford Studies event is open to all Emory students, faculty and staff. When: Oct. 14, 7:30 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required Webinar: "An Evening with Prose Writer Matthew Salesses" Author Matthew Salesses will read from his new novel “Disappear Doppelganger Disappear,” followed by a conversation with Creative Writing faculty member Tiphanie Yanique. Attendees will be invited to join in with their own questions. When: Oct. 15, 6:30 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required Environmental Sciences Fall Seminar Tony Martin discusses "Learning about our Georgia Coast through Research and Outreach," part of the seminar series Conducting and Communicating Environmental Research. When: Oct. 16, 9:00 a.m. Where: Online Admission: Free

Emory In The News   Medical residents learn to treat the growing health hazards of climate change Oct. 12 |  Rebecca Philipsborn |  National Public Radio The books that shaped me: Tayari Jones Oct. 12 |  Tayari Jones |  Good Housekeeping Dogs and cats: Their brains, faces, blinking eyes and us Oct. 11 |  Daniel Dilks |  Psychology Today

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