Campus

How to be happy
The Center for the Study of Law and Religion’s interdisciplinary research project on “The Pursuit of Happiness” culminates with an interfaith summit led by the Dalai Lama in fall.

Emory position on labor organizing issue
The president’s cabinet issues a statement on Sodexo/SEIU labor organizing issues on campus.

Emory sports Doc’s archives with family’s gift
The late W. Clyde “Doc” Partin’s personal papers, books, and sports memorabilia will have a permanent place in Emory’s Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library.

Pierce program connects the two Oxfords
An academic exchange enriches Emory’s Oxford and England’s Oxford.

University governance roundup
The Faculty Council polishes the final document on the excellence and distinction initiative; the University Senate reviews its committee structure; and the Employee Council’s Town Hall is online.

Take Note
• Emory takes green energy chemistry to D.C.
• Law school revises curriculum
• University wins procurement award

Discovery

Book|Report podcast
Screening a lynching: Leo Frank case revisited
Chair of Film Studies Matthew Bernstein discusses Hollywood’s ongoing fascination with the century-old Leo Frank case.

Sound symbolism strikes a chord in psychology
An Emory conference explored how sounds affect language learning, comprehension and development, a topic attracting growing interest among psychologists.

Anti-HIV drugs may fight prostate cancer, chronic fatigue
Four drugs used to treat HIV infection can inhibit a retrovirus linked to prostate cancer and chronic fatigue syndrome, researchers find.

eScienceCommons: What to do with your Easter leftovers
Visit the "Peeps lab" for experiment ideas.

Sound Science podcast: Marrying ethics and medicine
Bioethicist Paul Root Wolpe discusses some of the many provocative ethical issues in medicine.

Outstanding philanthropists: Pete and Ada Lee Correll
The long-time donors and volunteers will receive the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ top philanthropy honor, having been nominated by Emory.

Dooley Cup IV: A grand slam for staff
The Dooley Cup IV softball game saw the Administration team rally from a 6-run deficit to claim the cup for the second consecutive season in a thrilling 17-15 win over the Student Government Association.

Free conference focuses on medical volunteerism
Doctors, health care workers, students and lay people who volunteer time and expertise will come together at the International Medical Volunteerism Conference.

Timely topic for ‘Classroom’
Health care and its future in America is the subject of this year’s Classroom on the Green on April 6, with Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed and a panel of experts.

Advance Notice
• Public Health Week has service projects, entertainment
• Make steps for healthy living
• How to write for the digital world
• Rothschild lecture inaugurated
• Irish poet to give public reading

Plan your week
Monday, April 5
FILM: "Blue Vinyl." 7 p.m. 102 Center for Ethics. Free.

Tuesday, April 6
Emory Chamber Ensembles. 8 p.m. Emerson Hall, Schwartz Center. Free.

Wednesday, April 7
"Be Healthy" Meet and Greet. 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Asbury Circle.

Thursday, April 8
"Pregnant Men Then and Now: How Transgenderism is Changing the Debate."4:30 p.m. Visual Arts Gallery. Free.

Friday, April 9
“The Catholic Luther: A Critical Reassessment.” 4 p.m. 323 Bowden Hall. Free.

Saturday, April 10
Korean Culture Night. 5-7 p.m. Glenn Memorial Auditorium. Free.

Sunday, April 11
Emory Percussion Ensemble. 2 p.m. Emerson Hall, Schwartz Center. Free.

For all campus events, visit the Emory Events Calender.