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Amitav Ghosh, novelist and environmental writer, to deliver Fox Center lecture

Writer Amitav Ghosh will explore the role of literature in addressing the climate crisis in a Fox Center for Humanistic Inquiry lecture on Thursday, Nov. 19, at 7 p.m. at Emory’s Performing Arts Studio. 
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Emory launches Center for Civic Reasoning to foster constructive dialogue

Emory University’s new Center for Civic Reasoning will prepare students for democratic citizenship through courses that study how to engage in constructive disagreements around issues related to politics and daily life.
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Future Proof will equip Emory students for an AI-powered workplace

To address the uncertainty around AI, the Emory College Pathways Center introduces Future Proof, a fireside chat series to empower students as they enter an AI-enabled workforce. It launches Nov. 16 with a discussion of AI in the entertainment industry.
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From Legos to space: José Gomez-Marquez’s mission to democratize innovation

From medical devices to space-based research, Emory innovator José Gomez-Marquez is challenging conventional approaches to design and empowering students to experiment, collaborate and turn unconventional ideas into groundbreaking solutions.

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