Campus

Fourth site approved for Freshman Housing Complex
The Board of Trustees approved the site for the fourth phase of the University’s Freshman Housing Complex, to be between Turman and Trimble halls.

Modest 2010-2011 tuition rate approved by Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees-approved 2.9 percent increase in undergraduate tuition for Emory’s College of Arts and Sciences is the smallest in more than 30 years.

Grant supports campuswide suicide prevention efforts
A new university-wide suicide prevention effort aims to promote a community of caring, through trained “gatekeepers,” online screening tools and culturally relevant videos.

New pharmacy coming to Emory
Emory patients, faculty and staff will have access to a new outpatient pharmacy that is being constructed in the Emory Clinic and set to open mid-March.

New trees truck-spaded on campus
Last month, 10 donated oak trees were planted via a “truck spade” because they were larger than the ones usually planted on campus.

Event planners swap ideas, save cents
The University’s meeting and event planners find new and creative ways to stretch budgets at a time when social gatherings and formal celebrations have been scaled back.

Take Note
• Energy turndown generates reduction
• New course offerings at Learning Services
• Jefferson Award nominations sought

Research

Finding Faulkner with a 'once in a lifetime' discovery
English professor Sally Wolff-King makes a startling discovery about the works of legendary author William Faulkner that may change the course of scholarship.

HPV vaccine shows promising results
A study shows that human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccinations given to young women may decrease abnormal Pap smears, biopsies and cases of genital warts.

Emory PTSD experts train military
A seminar taught Department of Defense mental health clinicians how to use Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy to treat military personnel with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

CSLR scholars talk decade’s dilemmas
Scholars at the Center for the Study of Law and Religion galvanized global discussions in 2009 on issues such as religious liberty and human rights.

eScienceCommons: Recycle your Valentines for science
Paleontologist Anthony Martin shows how to make your love sustainable.

Adults with autism gain friends, confidence
The “Get a Life” program brings together adults with autism and volunteers who go on weekly outings to play sports, watch movies, do volunteer work or just hang out.

Fellows focus on sustainable change
Members of the eighth class for the Emory Community Building and Social Change Fellowship program hope to gain the skills to deal with some of society’s most persistent challenges.

‘Think Pink' Eagles fight breast cancer
The Emory Eagles will team up to fight breast cancer at a women's basketball game Sunday, Feb. 21, asking fans to wear pink.

Cedar Lake, more dance into spring
The spring semester of dance leads off with the internationally acclaimed Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet making its Atlanta debut.

Singing the ‘Song of America’
Leading baritone of opera and concert star Thomas Hampson returns to Emory with a program celebrating the 250th anniversary of the writing of America’s first song.

Life of the Mind series spotlights faculty
The Life of the Mind series offers conversations on the promise and politics of pioneering medical practices to explorations of subordination and dominance in India and the United States.

Advance Notice
• Filmmaker, Rushdie to look at love
• Johnny Cash in the Promised Land coming
• Sheth lecturer to discuss making of Rushdie's 'Midnight's Children'
• Women's club dinner, auction will benefit children's infusion therapy room
• Pride Awards to be conferred March 2

Plan your week
Monday, Feb. 15
"A Capitol Hill Briefing, the Health Care Bill and the 2010 Agenda." Todd Stein, Legislative Director for Senator Joe Lieberman, presenting. 5 p.m. 206 White Hall.

Tuesday, Feb. 16
"Korea-U.S. Relations." Ambassador Youngmin Kwon, presenting. 4 p.m. Center for Ethics Commons.

Wednesday, Feb. 17
Arbor Day Celebration. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Cox Hall Ravine.

Thursday, Feb. 18
"Frankenstein." 7 p.m. Theater Lab, Schwartz Center.

Friday, Feb. 19
Women's and Men's Basketball vs. New York University. 6 and 8 p.m. Woodruff P.E. Center.

For all campus events, visit the Emory Events Calendar.