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CAMPUS NEWS
Carter Center seeks faculty liaisons
Emory faculty are invited to apply for positions as liaisons to Carter
Center Programs and work with program directors on special projects and
initiatives.
The role of the faculty liaisons will be:
- to become familiar with the goals, operations and work of a program;
- to offer expertise to program directors;
- to consider ways in which University faculty might be a resource to
programs and how programs could be a resource to students and faculty;
- to communicate with colleagues about research and service opportunities
with the Center; and
- to report to the Faculty Council on their experience as liaisons and
offer recommendations to enhance the Carter Center/Emory faculty relationship.
Beginning in the fall semester, faculty liaisons will meet with program
directors to be briefed on program status. While the extent of involvement
may vary, liaisons are asked for a one-year commitment. Faculty will have
access to some financial support from Carter Center program funds to cover
travel, research assistants, etc.
Faculty selected as liaisons will be asked to have their dean or director
send a letter to The Carter Center indicating approval of their participation
in the program. The deadline for application is March 1. Interested faculty
should contact Joyce Jones at 404-420-5154 or at <jjone23@emory.edu>
for an application form.
Blood pressure study seeks volunteers
African-American adults between 30 and 60 years of age who have high
blood pressure are being invited to participate in a National Institutes
of Health study being conducted at the School of Medicine.
Otherwise healthy people who do not have diabetes and are taking no more
than two blood pressure medications are eligible. All medications, lab tests
and office visits will be provided free of charge, and volunteers who complete
the study will receive monetary compensation. The study involves six visits
over an eight-week period to the Emory Hypertension Research Center at Two
Decatur TownCenter, 125 Clairemont Ave., Suite 410.
To find out about the next informational session, call 404-370-7344 and
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PERSPECTIVES
SCHOLARSHIP & RESEARCH
Early decision applications
up 9 percent
Early decision applications rose 9 percent this year, resulting in one-third
of Emory College's 1998 freshmen class being admitted. Typically, the college
accepts one-fourth of its incoming class from early decision applications,
but Dean of Admissions Dan Walls said the "quality of applicants was
exceptional this year. The strong interest that these students exhibited
was compelling to the admissions committee."
Walls is well aware of criticism that early decision programs exert undue
pressure on applicants and their families, and that only wealthy families
benefit. "It's not true that only students from wealthy families apply
early or that early decision applicants don't receive financial aid,"
he said. "Out of the 400 early decision applicants we accepted, 150
received financial aid packages. A significant number of these students
qualify for need-based financial aid. All of our admission materials and
counselors emphasize what a serious decision students and families are making
in selecting a college via early decision."
Depression study
seeks volunteers
The neuropsychology laboratory at the Psychological Center in the Dental
Building is looking for volunteers for a study on a promising new treatment
for depression. Adults who are in the midst of a diagnosed major depressive
episode or who have previously suffered from this disorder and continue
to experience negative mood or sleep disturbance are eligible. Participation
does not interfere with any current treatment or medication, takes place
daily (or as close as possible) over a period of two to three weeks, incurs
no expense and involves no medications. For full details, call 404-727-7451
and request a consent form for the study.
Theater production accompanies Carlos exhibit
Zippori Live! A Living History Experience, a collaborative dramatic project
between the theater and religion departments, will be performed in conjunction
with the Carlos Museum's "Sepphoris in Galilee" exhibit.
Zippori, the Hebrew word for Sepphoris, recreates daily life in Galilee
during the third century A.D., when Sepphoris was a thriving cultural center
of the region. Jews, pagans and early Christians coexisted amicably there
for several centuries.
The play was originally commissioned by the Zippori National Park in
Israel, and Israeli producer Joyce Klein-who conceived, wrote and directed
the first production-worked with Emory to develop its performance. Museum
visitors will be able to interact with performers, who will stay in character
for the duration of their appearance.
Zippori will be performed continuously in the Level Three Galleries from
1 to 4 p.m. on Feb. 22, March 1, March 22 and March 29 (all Sundays), and
also during a special noon performance on Wednesday, March 25. All shows
are free. For more information, call 404-727-6118.
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