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College senior John Henderson was one of 32 American students selected as Rhodes Scholars in December. A political science major with a focus on Latin American politics, Henderson also is an avid musician and plays in a folk-rock group, the whelks. “I use music, alongside a commitment to activism and scholarship, to uplift the downtrodden and tell silenced stories,” he said. Henderson is Emory’s 17th Rhodes Scholar and the
second in four years. Photo by Jon Rou.

Briefs: Sculpture dedication outside P.E. Center; Call for Awards of Distinction nominees; Nominations sought for college dean; Two emeritus profs named Heilbrun fellows

Passings: Michael C. Carlos, the philanthropist whose name graces Emory’s Carlos Museum. died of lung cancer, Dec. 14. He was 75. For 21 years, Carlos was involved with Emory’s on-campus museum, and it is estimated that he donated $20 million to support it over that time. In 1990, a $3.5 million gift from Carlos funded a 35,000-square-foot expansion, and in 1999 he pledged $10 million toward the acquisition of Greek and Roman masterpieces. “The museum and the Atlanta community have lost a wonderful friend and amazing philanthropist,” said museum Director Bonnie Speed. “His dedication and generosity to the museum were often unexpected and always heartfelt.” Photo by University Photography.

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