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For Students of Emory University Wednesday, May 31, 2017

LEADERSHIP Elliott named dean of Emory College of Arts & Sciences Michael A. Elliott, Asa Griggs Candler Professor of English, has been appointed dean of Emory College of Arts and Sciences, starting July 1, 2017. Elliott has served as interim dean of Emory College since August 2016. SPORTS Emory men's tennis team wins NCAA Division III Championship It's been a banner season for Emory tennis: The varsity men's team won its fourth NCAA title, the varsity women's team placed second in the NCAA, and the Oxford College men's team notched its third-consecutive NJCAA championship. ACHIEVEMENT Emory students chosen for Humanity in Action Fellowship Jalyn Radziminski-Smith and Virginia Spinks will spend the next month immersed in the study of human and civil rights when they join a global network of students in Europe for the 2017 Humanity in Action Fellowship Program. RESEARCH Dads show gender biases in brain responses, behaviors toward toddlers A toddler's gender influences the brain responses as well as the behavior of fathers -- from how attentive they are to their child, to the types of language that they use and the play that they engage in, Emory neuroscientist Jennifer Mascaro finds. COLLABORATION Georgia Climate Project creates state 'climate research roadmap' Climate experts and scientists from across the state gathered at Emory last week to identify top research questions that could help Georgia understand and address climate change. CONSTRUCTION Summer DUC demolition paves the way for new Campus Life Center By the time students return to campus for the fall semester, the Dobbs University Center will be gone, making way for the construction of Emory's new, state-of-the-art Campus Life Center. HONORS Emory student earns Udall Scholarship for environmental leadership Emory College student Jamani "Roe" Montague has been selected as a 2017 Udall Scholar for her research and advocacy on issues including environmental racism and prison ecology. DISCOVERY Flamingo research shows birds use one-legged stance to relax New insight into flamingo posture could be applied to neurological or balance problems, better robotics, orthopedic braces or artificial limbs, as well as provide clarity to a long-standing biological question. COMMUNITY AV200 raises hope for the future of vaccine research When Action Cycling Atlanta set out to ride 200 miles to raise funds for Emory's AIDS vaccine research, among the cyclists was Joshua Saunders, who underwent quadruple bypass surgery at Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital just six months ago. HEALTH Diabetes: Fighting the epidemic the way public health has fought HIV Some 29 million people in the U.S. are living with type 2 diabetes. Doctors are good at caring for and controlling the disease, but lagging in prevention. Now a team at Rollins School of Public Health is borrowing from the school's expertise in HIV prevention to tackle diabetes. IMPACT Nurturing young scientists to increase diversity in STEM fields Aimed at undergraduates and new graduate students, the Emory Initiative to Maximize Student Development seeks to diversify the STEM workforce through mentoring, seminars and career coaching.

IN MEMORIAM   Ethridge remembered for shaping Emory's commitment to equity, inclusion Winship Cancer Institute mourns Khoury as outstanding physician, researcher, educator Lehr leaves legacy as 'heart' of Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing

TAKE NOTE   Babysitting startup connects Emory students with local families Office of Global Strategy and Initiatives seeks nominations for 2017 International Awards Emory chemist garners international honor for lifetime achievement Atlanta Sports City 'signs' Emory Healthcare for project in Stonecrest

Emory Insider: Perks   Put your vacation reading in OverDrive: Enjoy access to popular e-books and audiobooks through Emory's OverDrive collection. Using the OverDrive distribution platform, users can download titles to Mac, Windows or a variety of mobile devices.

In The News   The science behind the flamingo's one-legged stance May 25 |  Lena Ting  |  New York Times Talking to children about Manchester bombing May 24 |  Noriel Lim |  WABE-FM ADHD symptoms are going untreated in black youth May 21 |  Janet Cummings |  NBC News

Featured Events   Percussion Ensemble Concert: "Mechanical" Donations will be accepted to benefit the School of Medicine PA Program's Migrant Farm Worker Health Project. When: June 3, 3:00 p.m. Where: Woodruff Health Sciences Center Administration Building, Auditorium Admission: Free Symphony Without Borders: "Music for Manchester" Members of the volunteer orchestra present a concert for healing following the recent events in Manchester, England. When: June 3, 8:00 p.m. Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emerson Concert Hall Admission: Free Emory Summer Farmers Market Peaches are the theme at this first of four summer markets. Purchase in-season produce and enjoy the food and drink offerings. When: June 6, 11:00 a.m. Where: Cox Hall Bridge Admission: Free

01 June Evarts A. Graham and the Training of a Surgeon When: June 1, 7:00 a.m. Where: Emory University Hospital, Auditorium Admission: Free   01 June 2017 Emory Quality Conference: Working as a Team to Improve Health When: June 1, 4:30 p.m. Where: Cox Hall, Ballroom Admission: Free; registration required   06 June Canvas 101 When: June 6, 9:00 a.m. Where: Online Admission: Free   06 June WaterHub Tour When: June 6, 11:00 a.m. Where: WaterHub on Peavine Drive Admission: Free   07 June Compassion Meditation Group When: June 7, 5:00 p.m. Where: Cannon Chapel, Room 106 Admission: Free   08 June Fetal Diagnosis and Therapy: Three Decades of Innovations and Advancements When: June 8, 7:00 a.m. Where: Emory University Hospital, Auditorium Admission: Free   08 June Stages of Dementia: The Journey with Alzheimer's and Other Dementias When: June 8, 12:00 p.m. Where: Claudia Nance Rollins Building, Room 1000 Admission: Free   13 June Migrating Courses From Blackboard to Canvas When: June 13, 11:00 a.m. Where: Woodruff Library, Room 314 Admission: Free   14 June Canvas 101 When: June 14, 10:00 a.m. Where: Woodruff Library, Room 314 Admission: Free   14 June Beginning of Canvas Online Boot Camp When: June 14, 1:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free   15 June Evening MBA Information Breakfast When: June 15, 7:45 a.m. Where: Goizueta Business School Admission: Free   15 June Mindfulness 101 When: June 15, 12:30 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free   View the Full Emory Events Calendar

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