In Brief

Carter to read from new book

Dan Carter, Kenan Professor of History, will read from his new book, The Politics of Rage: George Wallace, The Origins of the New Conservatism and the Transformation of American Politics, on Tuesday, Nov. 7. In the book, Carter examines the turbulent personal and political life of Alabama's most controversial governor. A reading will begin at 6 p.m. in Cox Hall Ballroom, and a booksigning will follow. For more information, call 727-6861.

Schatten to display Native American portraits

"The Awakening of Turtle Island: Photographs of Native Americans" is on display in Schatten Gallery through Wednesday, Dec. 20. Located on the gallery's main level in Woodruff Library, the approximately 25 images being exhibited are photographic portraits of indigenous North Americans and were taken from 1988 to 1995 by Atlanta photographer Tracey Schmidt. The portraits are a representation of a larger multimedia project of the same title to be showcased as part of Gwinnett County's Cultural Olympiad event celebrating Native American culture, the "Festival of Fire," from June to August 1996.

"Turtle Island" refers to the Iroquois name for North America, while the "Awakening" refers to the current renaissance of cultural awareness and the renewal of bonds with nature and the environment now occurring among many Native American tribes. Schmidt has attempted to capture her subjects' true nature, striving to create a modern-day style of portraiture inspired by the prominent 19th-century photographer Edward Curtis.

Schmidt will give an opening reception and gallery talk from 4-6 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 14, at the main level gallery. A reception will follow in the Special Collections Department.

Alumni Assembly to explore health sciences

"Emory Health Science: Crossing the Disciplines" is the theme of Alumni Assembly XIV set for Nov. 9-11.

Sessions that are open to the Emory community include: "Making News: Emory Health Sciences" at 5:20 p.m. Nov. 9 at the Hotel/Conference Center Amphitheater; a panel discussion on "Steering the Course in a Time of Change" at 9 a.m. Nov. 10 in WHSCAB Auditorium; a roundtable on "The Mission to Educate" at 10 a.m. Nov. 10 in WHSCAB Auditorium; a panel discussion on "Do You Want Your Care Managed?" at 11 a.m. Nov. 10 in WHSCAB Auditorium; a Barkley Forum debate titled "Resolved: The U.S. government should restrict the supply lines of physicians-in-training in an effort to reduce the current over supply" at 1:10 p.m. Nov. 10 in WHSCAB Auditorium; and a keynote address titled "Who am I? Reflections at the edge of scientific knowledge on the essence of the brain, the nature of neurological disorders, the substance of human personality, and the course of human evolution" by faculty members Charles Nemeroff and Boyd Eaton at 9:30 a.m. Nov. 11 in WHSCAB Auditorium.

In addition, a health fair will be held Nov. 11 at 10:30 a.m. in Coca-Cola Commons, Dobbs Center.

For information, call 727-6400.

Workshop to address Africanist training/research

The Institute of African Studies is sponsoring a workshop titled "The Next Generation: Defining Priorities in Africanist Training and Research" on Friday, Nov. 10, from 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Sessions include:

*"Capability Building for Effective Governance."

9-11:30 a.m. Panelists include George Nzongola-Ntalaja, Howard University; Guy Martin, Clark Atlanta University; Mustafah Dhada, Clark Atlanta University; and Marvin Haire, Morris Brown College.

*"Capability Building for Integrated Resource Management." 12:30-3 p.m. Panelists include Cece Modupe Fadope, Bread for the World Institute; Clement Lufuluabo, Clark Atlanta University; Assefa Gebre-Amlak, Oklahoma State University; Carlyle Moore, Morehouse College; and Jacqueline Howard Matthews, Clark Atlanta University.

*"African Universities and Africa's Needs: A Test of Relevance." 3:15-5:15 p.m. Michael Gomez of Spelman College will preside over the session which will include Africanist and visiting African educators.'

All activities will be held in 300 Fountain Hall at Morris Brown College. Co-sponsored by the Emory Center for International Studies, the workshop is free and open to the public. For information, call 727-6402.