Newsletter Volume 11 Issue 2 - September 18, 2024 | |
Lunch Colloquium -- Monday, September 23, 2024 | |
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Ron Gould
Goodrich C. White Professor of Mathematics Emeritus
Monday, September 23, 2024
11:30am-1:00pm
“Discussing Student Protests”
With the interest in the events surrounding the protests on campus, we think it might be useful to host a discussion on the pros and cons of student protests. As always we will include questions and comments from the audience. The discussion should be broader than just the Emory protests, but of course, we expect that to be included.
About Ron Gould:
Ronald J. Gould is Goodrich C. White Professor Emeritus from Emory University. He received his B.S. in mathematics from SUNY Fredonia in 1972, his M.S. in Computer Science in 1978 and Ph.D. in mathematics in 1979 from Western Michigan University, with specialty in Graph Theory and combinatorial mathematics. In his career his has written over 190 papers and two books, Graph Theory (Dover Pub.) and Mathematics in Games, Sports, and Gambling: The Games People Play, (Taylor Francis Group) which received the American Library Association Choice Award, Outstanding Academic Titles in 2010. He has directed 28 Ph.D. students and 26 MS students and several postdocs.
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Lunch Colloquium -- Tuesday, October 8, 2024 | |
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Jagdish Sheth
Charles Kellstadt Professor of Business
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
11:30am-1:00pm
“Jainism: The Most Contemporary Ancient Religion”
The three tenets of Jainism are: Ahimsa (absolute non violence) , Aparigraha (minimal possession and consumption) and most importantly, Anekadwad (tolerance for alternative perceptions). These three tenets are more relevant today than ever before as we struggle with environmental sustainability, growing violence, rise of non-communicable diseases such as hypertension and stress, crisis of multicultural values, and search for purpose-driven life.
Jainism has no concept of God. Instead, it encourages self-understanding , self-control and self-actualization through right vision, right path and right conduct, liberating the soul from the recurring cycle of birth and death (reincarnation). It is the journey of longevity and personal wellbeing (both physical and mental) through intermittent fasting and detoxification and seven day fasting.
About Jagdish Sheth:
Jagdish (Jag) Sheth is the Charles Kellstadt Professor of Business in the Goizueta Business School at Emory University . Prior to coming to Emory University in 1991, professor Sheth was on the faculty of USC, University of Illinois, Columbia University and MIT. Over 60 years of his academic career, professor Sheth has published more than 20 books and 300 research papers.
His areas of research have ranged from consumer psychology to competitive strategy to globalization and geopolitics. He is the recipient of several honorary doctorates and the Padma Bhusan award in 2020 from the Government of India. Professor Sheth is also the recipient of the Thomas Jefferson Award at Emory University.
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Athens Pizza Meet/Greet/Eat-- Saturday, September 21, 2024 | |
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Another Emeritus Meet/Greet/Eat!
Join us at noon on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at Athens Pizza, 1341 Clairmont Road, Decatur, GA 30033.
We will relax and enjoy talking and eating with old and new friends. This is an opportunity to get out of the house, buy yourself a nice lunch, meet other Emeritus College members, and have a little fun. Significant others are welcome.
Please let us know if you are planning to attend by clicking here.
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MedShare Volunteer Opportunity | |
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Four of us cleared almost four pallets of donated medical supplies at the MedShare facility to be shipped to under-resourced medical systems worldwide. According to their statistics, we processed 910 pounds of donations which translates to an average of assisting 11,375 patients! Just think what we could accomplish if we could double our monthly volunteer base.
If you’d like to join this group, we are doing this the second Thursday afternoon of each month. Next dates are October 10, November 14, and December 12. Registration on the MedShare web site is required.
To register:
Visit the MedShare event registration page at: https://www.cervistech.com/acts/console.php?console_id=0319&console_type=event&ht=1&res_code=EmoryEmeritus
Click the "Sign Up" button for your event and enter your email and first name. If you don't have a MedShare volunteer account, you'll be prompted to create one.
Select the listed event and click “Register."
For registration issues, questions or information about carpooling, please contact Marianne Skeen, marskeen@comcast.net.
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Mike Kutner
Rollins Professor of Biostatistics
On October 4, 2024, the third floor conference room (Room 311) in the Grace Crum Rollins building will be named in honor of one of our Emeritus College members, Michael Kutner, Rollins Professor of Biostatistics. Dr. Kutner has served on the Executive Committee of the Emeritus College since 2015. He has represented the Rollins School of Public Health for almost 10 years.
On November 15, 2021 Dr. Kutner was the invited speaker for the Emeritus College Mind Matters Seminar Series. The title of his talk was “Biostatistical Collaboration for the Betterment of Society.”
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Patrick Noonan
Professor Emeritus in the Practice of Information Systems
and Operations Management
Patrick and his band, OuterPark just released a live album featuring songs from the August 2023 concert at Emory's Performing Arts Studio.
To view and listen to one of the music videos shot on the occasion, please click here.
About OuterPark:
Music and behind-the-scenes features from Outer Park, as well as its members (Charles Tobermann, Patrick S. Noonan, James Singleton, Chelsea Austin) and special guests, including drummer Jason Marsalis.
Our four album releases are:
2019: 1968 (slight return)
2020: Whole Lotta Orange
2022: Blood from an Orange
2024: Unplugged (mostly)
Links:
LinkTree
linktr.ee/OuterPark
Facebook
facebook.com/OuterPark1968
BandCamp
outerpark.bandcamp.com
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New members are the lifeblood of any organization.
Please make a special effort to welcome them to the EUEC!
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Anne "Camille" Cottrell
Associate Professor of the Visual Arts and Art History
Oxford College, Emory
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Native American Narratives in Comedy and Entertainment
Friday, September 20, 2024
4:00 - 5:00pm
Oxford Road Building | Presentation Room
An inspiring conversation on Native representation in contemporary media with artists and changemakers — Brian Bahe writer on Fox's The Great North, Siena East, writer on Fox's Grimsburg, and Tai Leclaire (Warner Bros.) They will discuss narrative change and the important role of Native creatives leading Native stories. The panel is curated by comedian Jackie Keliiaa, founder of Good Medicine, an all-Native stand-up comedy show, and the September panel will be moderated by comedian and actor Adrianne Chalepah.
Presented by the Center for Native American and Indigenous Studies and the Michael C. Carlos Museum.
This event is free, but registration is required.
Please click here to register.
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Songs of Praise
Saturday, September 21, 2024
6:00 - 8:00pm
Free Event - Open to the Public
Performing Arts Studio
1804 North Decatur Road
Songs of Praise: South Indian Dance Performance on the Telugu Poet Tallapaka Annamayya by Sasikala Penumarthi and the Academy of Kuchipudi Dance
Date: September 21, 2024. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. The performance will begin sharply at 6:00 p.m.
Organized by: Telugu Studies at Emory and Asian Arts at Emory. Co-sponsored by: Dance Program, Department of Middle Eastern and South Asian Studies, Department of Religion. Emory Initiative for Arts and Humanistic Inquiry, and Fox Center for Humanistic Inquiry.
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Good Medicine
Saturday, September 21, 2024
7:00 - 9:30pm
Single Ticket Price: $20
Theater Lab -- Schwartz Center for Performing Arts
After selling out venues throughout the country, the smash-hit, all-Native American comedy show, Good Medicine, comes to Emory University for a one-night-stand of stand-up! Hosted by comedian Adrianne Chalepah (Showtime), the showcase features Brian Bahe (Comedy Central), Siena East (MAX), and Tai Leclaire (Warner Bros.). Good Medicine has sold-out shows across the country and featured comedians hailing from over 35 Tribal Nations who have been seen on Comedy Central, Netflix, ABC, NBC, FX and more! Presented by the Center for Native American and Indigenous Studies with support from Theater Emory and the Michael C. Carlos Museum.
To purchase and reserve tickets please click here.
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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 suspension footbridge from our last walk can be found in Lullwater Preserve.
From an article in 2008 on sahale.com:
Located in the heart of Lullwater Estate on the grounds of Emory University, the Lullwater suspension bridge spans the South Fork of Peachtree Creek. Built in 2008, the 210 foot span connects the campus of Emory University to the Veterans Administration Hospital. The Estate is an idyllic setting in the heart of Decatur, Georgia and offers walkers, runners, students and faculty the opportunity to take a break from the hectic pace of school and the city. Nestled in the trees, the bridge looks as if the pines, white oaks and poplars have grown up around it. The Lullwater House, a Tudor-Gothic style mansion built in 1926 and home to the president of Emory University is located just uphill. Downriver from the remains of the historic spillway and powerhouse, the bridge connects an extensive set of trails and allows neighbors who once had to dance across a fallen log the chance to explore Candler Lake and the beautiful grounds of the park. The bridge also offers an environmental solution to the commute that researchers, doctors and others at Emory and the VA have faced. Instead of driving back and forth between the hospital and the university, they can now make the 10-minute walk through the park. Taking cars off the road helps both institutions manage ever-growing parking problems and promotes the health of the community as well.
The battered tower design gives the bridge a feeling of spaciousness in contrast to the relatively narrow travel width. The bridge mainlines are connected to rock anchors that were drilled over 17 feet into the ground. As each anchor can withstand over 50,000 pounds of force, the bridge will withstand the rigors of rain, snow, high winds and the jumping up and down of children (and adults) for decades to come. The towers are set upon an eco-block and poured cap foundation that allowed for a simple and speedy installation, negating the use of larger forms, which would have required greater disruption to the surrounding environment. The towers and superstructure are A 588 weathering steel and the decking is composed of lightweight slip-proof UVA-rated pultruded fiberglass grating. The mainlines, and suspender cables are all galvanized structural strand or wire rope of Independent Wire Rope Core (IWRC) design. The vinyl coated fencing offers an economical and weight saving solution and allows for ease of maintenance should adjustments be needed in the future.
The bridge was fabricated in Seattle and the components were shipped to the site by common carrier. The tools and other construction materials were loaded into totes and made the drive to Georgia with the Sahale crew. Built in just over a month, the crew of four enjoyed the spring weather of the Atlanta area and the company of visitors who stopped by each day to watch the bridge being built.
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For our next walk, let's go from a footbridge in a heavily shaded forest to a building in nothing but sun....and this building has solar panels, but not necessarily where you would normally find them, on top of the building, but at ground level.
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Where will you find this on the Emory campus?
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