Campus

We Are Emory recognizes community builders
One hundred of Emory’s “community builders” are recognized for their efforts to build awareness about programs and initiatives dedicated to access, equity and inclusion.

Endowment market value dips; overall ranking up
A survey shows Emory’s endowment decreased 20.9 percent in a one-year period and the University’s overall ranking in endowment market value rose to 15th in the nation.

Year of the Tiger brings China into focus
The University’s links with China are revving up with a number of high-profile events and opportunities this academic year for the Emory community.

Take Note
· Awards of Distinction nominees sought
· Apply for medical grants
· Will Emory stack up in RecycleMania?
· Wellness calendar includes free tests
· Enter Carlos Museum's photo contest

Research

Book|Report: Exploring the parallels between Christianity, paganism
In this podcast, Candler author Luke Timothy Johnson explains why the religious divide may not be as wide as it’s made out to be.

Gene therapy study seeks to improve brain function in Alzheimer’s disease
Emory is one of 12 institutions participating in a nationwide study to test the effectiveness of gene therapy for Alzheimer's disease.

Sound Science: Preventing trips to the trauma unit
The School of Medicine’s Jana MacLeod and her colleagues conduct brief interventions on patients with alcohol-related injuries in this podcast.

Foster’s book refutes instability in African American marriages
A new book by Candler Professor of English and Women’s Studies Frances Smith Foster
challenges theories about slave marriages and the impact they have had on modern African American marital stability.

Emory Fulbright Scholars selected
The high-profile program that sends faculty and professionals abroad to lecture and conduct research has selected five from Emory.

Faculty fork over ideas at forum
The Fox Center for Humanistic Inquiry’s annual Faculty Response Forum brought together faculty, fellows and students for food, wine and deep discourse.

Founders Week marks milestones
This week Emory celebrates the annual mid-winter academic festival of the arts and sciences.

Understanding Haiti’s history
A “teach-in” on the earthquake-devastated nation is one of the many ways the Emory community has mobilized in support of Haiti.

Arts competition showcases talent
In the Emory Arts Competition, 115 total entries yielded three winners from each category for cash prizes at the gala event.

Deepa Mehta trilogy, classics on screen for spring
The series of international film classics in 35mm screenings continues in spring, highlighted by director Deepa Mehta’s “Elements” Trilogy in advance of her visit here.

Luminaries lectures shine light on critical issues
The war on terror, women’s status in war-torn societies and sexual fantasy are the subject of lectures in the Luminaries spring 2010 series.

Advance Notice
· February is Black History Month
· Creative Writing fellows open reading series
· Goizueta hosts Healthcare Forum
· Americas program chief to speak
· Race, mental illness topics of initiative

Plan your week
Monday, Feb. 1
CREATIVITY CONVERSATIONS: The Vega String Quartet. 7 p.m. Oxford College.

Tuesday, Feb. 2
EXPERIENCING RACE AT EMORY: Transforming Community Project. 6:30 p.m. Cannon Chapel.

Wednesday, Feb. 3
TURKISH LECTURE: Ambassador Melanne Verveer. 11:30 a.m. Miller-Ward Alumni House.

Thursday, Feb. 4
OPENING RECEPTION: Dawoud Bey: Class Pictures. 5 p.m. Visual Arts Gallery.

Friday, Feb. 5
CHINA-U.S. RELATIONS LECTURE: Minister Xie Feng. 2 p.m. Jones Room, Woodruff Library.

For all campus events, visit the Emory Events Calendar.