Newsletter Volume 10 Issue 6 - November 15, 2023 | |
Lunch Colloquium -- Monday, November 20, 2023 | |
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"The Breman: More Than A Museum"
Leslie Gordon
Executive Director of the Breman Jewish Museum
Monday, November 20, 2023
11:30-1:00
Leslie and some Breman staff will give an overview of the institution and its many facet; education, entertainment and exhibitions. Although primarily known for reaching students through its Weinberg Center for Holocaust Education, the institution also houses the Cuba Family Archive, one of the largest collections of Jewish documents and objects in the region. The collection covers the entire state of Georgia as well as eastern Alabama. The Breman focuses on arts and culture through regular photography exhibits which generate programs to take the works "off the wall" -- and music, literary programs, dance and film. Currently The Breman is exhibiting "History with Chutzpah: 290 Years of the Jewish Presence in Georgia" from the founding of the Jewish settlement in Savannah in 1733 to Jon Ossoff's election to the U.S. Senate. The talk will feature specifics of one or two of the current arts programs and maybe even an unusual artifact from the Archives (for all of the Archivists in the group!). Expect some little-known stories from our oral histories; examples of our virtual programs; and exciting plans for the institution's future.
About Leslie Gordon:
Leslie Gordon is Executive Director of The Breman, the Jewish museum in midtown Atlanta.
Gordon has been in the arts for her entire career, moving to Atlanta in 1992 to become one of the producers of the Cultural Olympiad for the 1996 Olympic Games. Following the Olympics, she worked at the Arts Festival of Atlanta, the National Black Arts Festival, and led Georgia State's Rialto Center for the Arts for 15 years before coming to The Breman in 2019. Leslie has been recognized for her various contributions to the arts with awards such as the Martin Luther King, Jr. Torch of Peace award at Georgia State University for her work in multicultural arts; the Treen Award for service to the field presented by the Mid-Atlantic and South Arts Regional organizations; a Governor's Award in the Arts and Humanities; and was named a Chevalier of Arts and Letters by the Government of France.
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Lunch Colloquium -- Monday, December 4, 2023 | |
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"The Discovery of HIV: New Insights on the
40th Anniversary of the Breakthrough "
Robert Gaynes
Professor Emeritus of Medicine
Monday, December 4, 2023
11:30-1:00
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is one of the most important pathogens ever discovered. Forty years after its discovery, remarkable progress has occurred, challenges remain, and new insights from the story have emerged. Dr. Robert Gaynes, Professor Emeritus of Medicine at Emory will discuss these insights from a 2021 interview that includes audio clips from Dr. Françoise Barré-Sinoussi, the French female scientist and 2008 Nobel Laureate who discovered HIV. She describes the virus’ discovery and how she found herself in the middle of one of the most bitter scientific disputes in recent history.
About Robert Gaynes:
Robert Gaynes, MD has been a full-time faculty member with Emory University School of Medicine since 2009. He worked as an Infectious Disease Physician at the Atlanta VA Medical Center until his retirement in January 2022.
He is a graduate of the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine where he did his residency and Infectious Disease Fellowship. He was also in the Epidemic Intelligence Service at CDC. After completing his training, Dr. Gaynes worked as Hospital Epidemiologist and Infectious Disease Physician at the University of Michigan Medical Center before returning to the CDC where he worked for over 20 years.
Upon retiring from CDC, he became Professor in Emory’s Department of Medicine/Division of Infectious Diseases. He has taught undergraduate and graduate courses on the History of Medicine, receiving numerous teaching awards including the Dean’s Teaching Award in 2018.
As Professor Emeritus, he completed the second edition of his award-winning book, Germ Theory: Medical Pioneers in Infectious Diseases, including new chapters on the discovery of HIV, the discovery of the role of H. pylori in peptic ulcer disease, and the COVID pandemic. He continues to teach the history of medicine seminars at Emory.
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IT Support for Retired and Emeritus Faculty Members | |
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Since we’ve had several questions recently regarding IT support for Emeritus College members, we decided to review the services available in this newsletter and add a section to our website describing how to get help with various computer-related issues.
All retirees have access to the University Support Desk by calling 404-727-7777 Monday through Friday between 7 am and 6 pm (Eastern time). Limited support is also available after hours as well as on weekends and holidays.
The IT Support Team can help you with common issues such as resetting your password, configuring your mobile device to access your Emory email account, and setting up a VPN. They can also walk you through the process of installing common software supported by the University, e.g., Microsoft Office. They cannot, however, provide advice on what type of computer to buy or help you identify the software you need. If you need assistance with selecting a new computer or software, you will have to contact an outside service like Apple’s Genius Bar or the Geek Squad at Best Buy.
In addition to the support services available to all Emeritus College members, individuals holding emeritus appointments are eligible to download University-licensed software and/or purchase software at a discounted rate through Emory’s Software Distribution system. Discounts are available for computers and electronics purchased through the Emory Savings Marketplace.
--Ann E. Rogers
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Meet and Greet at Athens Pizza Follow-up | |
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Although it was a dreary rainy day, there were broad smiles on the faces of a dozen Emeritus College members who met for lunch on Saturday, November 11. Conversation was animated as members renewed their friendship with former colleagues and/or met others for the first time. Although most attendees were retired, at least two attendees are still teaching and seeing patients. Topics of conversation included travel, career backgrounds, as well as the mathematics of gambling . Unfortunately, no one thought to take any photos, but we’ll remember to take some photos the next time we get together for lunch.
Most units of the university were represented Saturday afternoon-including the College of Arts and Sciences, the School of Law, the School of Medicine, and the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing. In the future we’d love to have members from other units join the fun!
The feedback was very positive and we hope to schedule another lunch in the future.
--Ann E. Rogers
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Ron Gould
Goodrich C. White Professor Emeritus
Ron has been busy writing!
"Fan-Saturated Graphs," Ron Gould, Jessica Fuller, INVOLVE, Vol. 16, No4, 2023, pp 637-657. DOI: 10.2/40/involve.2023.16-4
"The Saturation Spectrum of Odd Cycles," Ron Gould, A. Kundgen and M. Kang. J. Graph Theory (2023, 1-12.
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Sydney Perkowitz
Charles Howard Candler Professor Emeritus of Condensed Matter Physics
Prize awarded to physicist and author for his work
connecting art, the media, and literature to science.
AIP Recognizes 2023 Andrew Gemant Award Winner Sidney Perkowitz for Contributions to Physics and Culture
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17, 2023 – AIP is pleased to announce Sidney Perkowitz as the winner of the 2023 Andrew Gemant Award, presented to those who have made significant contributions to the cultural, artistic, or humanistic dimension of physics.
Perkowitz was chosen by the award selection committee for his enduring commitment to bridge the physics community with the arts and humanities by using a variety of media—including books, essays, public lectures, and theatrical productions.
“Dr. Perkowitz exemplifies the values of this award through this impressive and diverse body of work,” said AIP CEO Michael Moloney. “Using art and literature to communicate science, he finds a common ground by which we can all better access and ponder the wonders of our world that physics reveals.”
Growing up in Brooklyn, New York, Perkowitz always knew he would be a scientist, but that did not stop him from also dreaming about being a writer. Now, he has authored or edited 11 books, written more than 200 articles and essays, and created four screenplays and scripts, as well as the text for four museum exhibits. He also engages with audiences directly through public lectures.
“I always wanted to be a scientist,” Perkowitz said. “I can’t give any origins for it — I’m not only the first scientist in my family, I’m among the first college graduates. But at the same time, my other choice was always to be a writer. Somehow, the two interests merged.”
Perkowitz started his prolific career as a physicist. He attended the Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn, now New York University Tandon School of Engineering, where he received a bachelor’s degree in physics, and earned his doctorate in solid state physics from the University of Pennsylvania.
While at Emory University, where he had become the Charles Howard Candler Professor of Physics, he achieved two major milestones in one year, publishing his 100th research paper and reaching his 50th birthday.
It was at this moment he realized he could do more to advocate for physics. Generous colleagues at Emory supported his efforts as he started writing books, lectures, essays, and exhibit texts that combine physics with art, literature, and history.
“One great advantage that comes from being raised in New York is that you’re in one of the art capitals of the world. As a high school and college student, just because of personal interest, I was exposed to a lot of art,” Perkowitz said. “My first book, ‘Empire of Light,’ was about the connection between science and art. It became apparent that once you think about science this way, it should be considered part of everything we count as culture: science, art, music, reading, and writing. These are human activities, and science is one of them.”
For many years, Perkowitz pursued science communication while still completing his duties as a physics professor and researcher. He believes that scientific outreach is crucial for maintaining a healthy society and a rich culture.
“Winning this award means a lot to me personally,” said Perkowitz. “If you look at the list of people also awarded this, I’m in admirable company. I’m really honored to be included in this group.
“On a higher level, I think about what this award means for physics. I think it is wonderful that AIP administers an award that is all about making physics and science more open and more popular to the whole world. If scientists don’t talk to society, society is not going to trust us or support us.”
About the Award
The Andrew Gemant Award recognizes the accomplishments of a person who has made significant contributions to the cultural, artistic, or humanistic dimension of physics and is given annually. The award is made possible by a bequest of Andrew Gemant to the American Institute of Physics.
The awardee receives a $5,000 cash award, designates an academic institution to receive a grant of $3,000 to further the public communication of physics, and is invited to deliver a public lecture in a suitable forum.
ABOUT AIP
The mission of AIP (American Institute of Physics) is to advance, promote, and serve the physical sciences for the benefit of humanity. AIP is a federation that advances the success of our 10 Member Societies and an institute that operates as a center of excellence supporting the physical sciences enterprise. In its role as an institute, AIP uses policy analysis, social science, and historical research to promote future progress in the physical sciences. AIP is a 501(c)(3) membership corporation of scientific societies.
For more information, please contact
AIP Media
+1 301-209-3090
media@aip.org
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Oxford Soul Collective Concert directed by Marvin McNeill
Oxford Campus - Williams Hall Auditorium
Thursday, November 16, 2023, 7:30 – 8:30pm EST
Oxford Soul Collective Concert directed by Marvin McNeill.
The event is free of charge. For additional information you may contact Jennifer Brown at
jennifer.beatrice.brown@emory.edu
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The Cinematic Worlds of David Lynch: Emory Cinematheque
White Hall 208
301 Dowman Dr
Atlanta GA 30322
Wednesday, November 22, 2023, 7:30 – 10:30pm EST
The Emory Cinematheque, a series of free professional film screenings offered by the Department of Film and Media and Emory College of Arts and Sciences, is pleased to present “The Cinematic Worlds of David Lynch.” One of the most significant, eccentric, challenging, debated, and multifaceted American filmmakers still working today, Lynch has long operated on the fringes of Hollywood and his directorial career has been marked by several highs and lows. Although none of Lynch’s films have been massive hits, his name alone conjures the surreal peculiarity, dark humor, and ambivalent audiovisual tone defining his cinematic signature, a sensibility and atmosphere that many simply call “Lynchian.”
All screenings are on Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. in White Hall, Room 208. The Cinematheque runs from September 6 until November 30 and is free and open to the public. Unless otherwise noted, all screenings will be 4k restorations on DCP and, unless otherwise noted, introduced by Dr. Holland.
For more information please click here.
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NO TIME TO REST: James Baldwin's Many Lives
Oxford Campus - Williams Hall Auditorium
Tuesday, November 28, 2023, 7:30 – 8:30pm EST
Dr. Pavlić is one of the foremost James Baldwin scholars in the country. He has authored a study on Baldwin's music as well as many essays on Baldwin's work. He is the editor of the James Baldwin review and a Distinguished Research Professor of English, African American Studies, and Creative Writing at the University of Georgia.
This event is free of charge.
For more information please contact Jennifer Brown at
jennifer.beatrice.brown@emory.edu
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Details and other information, as well as additional campus events, can be found on the Emory Events Calendar.
If you'd like to share an event/program of interest before the next newsletter
please contact Dianne Becht Dianne.becht@emory.edu
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Walking the Campus with Dianne | |
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The stairs from our previous walk can be found and conquered (!) at the front exterior of the
Law School Building (Gambrell Hall) located at the corner of North Decatur and Clifton Roads. It's a massive building inside and out, and those stairs.....they do give you a good cardio workout!
Gambrell Hall was built in 1972 and contains classrooms, faculty and administrative offices, a student commons, and a 325-seat auditorium.
Something I recently learned about Gambrell Hall is that it was fitted with solar panels in 2020 as part of the university plan to self-generate power. I've included a photo below of the rooftop (I did not take the photo, I found it on Law School website), and a story about the solar panels. Please click here to read the article.
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Last weekend I took a bike ride through the Emory campus and explored an area where I had not been before. My adventure allowed the discovery of a beautiful house that I learned has a very specific purpose. Hint: The house is not a frat house or the President's house.
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Where will you find this on the Emory campus?
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