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Emory College names new dean
Robin Forman, dean of undergraduates at Rice University, has been chosen to serve as the next dean of the Emory College of Arts and Sciences effective July 1.

A vision for Emory forests
In honor of Earth Month, a plan will be unveiled to protect and manage Emory’s woodlands, which are some of the best-preserved hardwood forests in the region.

Inside look: Planning the Dalai Lama’s visit
Emory Report interviewed the executive director of University Events for details about the planning, logistics and finances involved when His Holiness the XIV Dalai Lama visits campus.

Campaign Emory: Boost for doctors and their education
A $5 million gift to the School of Medicine will support outstanding primary care clinicians and student scholarships, recruitment of clinicians and retention of outstanding faculty.

Report From: University Technology Services
Comprehensive summer upgrades to Emory’s core academic applications — BlackBoard, LearnLink and Insight — are under way and will expand the utility of the tools for campus users.

Taxes don’t have to be taxing
Blomeyer Fitness is giving free chair massages on tax day, and Emory offers help to qualified employees in preparation and filing.

Discovery

Poet translates Emory culture into Arabic
“Emory affected me deeply,” says the Poet Laureate of Morocco and visiting professor of Arabic, prompting him to write a collection of poems called “Emory Morning.”

eScienceCommons: ‘Hominid’ heads for home
Chimp drama returns to the scene of the crime; and more on Emory’s science blog.

‘Classroom’ tackles U.S. health care
The Student Government Association’s Classroom on the Green focused on health care and its future in America.

Celebrate Earth Day at Emory
Week-long events celebrate the Earth with food, fun, giveaways, recycling opportunities, performances and more.

Emory Wind Ensemble ends season on an energetic note
Hear what the conductor and student performers of the Emory Wind Ensemble have to say about the final concert of the season on April 21.

Advance Notice
• Talk, tour show Emory as place
• Disease researcher to keynote IPIRC
• African American historian speaks

Plan your week
Tuesday, April 13
“Jewels of Authority: Adornment in Classical India.” Laurie Patton, early Indian religions, presenting. 7 p.m. Reception Hall, Carlos Museum. Free.

Wednesday, April 14
“Creativity Conversation” with Robert Spano and Rosemary Magee. 3 p.m. Cannon Chapel. Free.

Thursday, April 15
“Disabilities at Work: A Panel Discussion.” 2 p.m. School of Medicine, Room 110. Free. RSVP required.

Friday, April 16
Indian Double Feature on the Quad: “Monsoon Wedding” and “Bride and Prejudice.” 7:30 p.m. Quadrangle. Free.

Saturday, April 17
“Care to Share” 5K Fun Run. 9 a.m. Lullwater Park. $20.

Sunday, April 18
Robert Spano, piano and William Pu, violin. 3 p.m. Emerson Hall, Schwartz Center. $20; $15; students free.

For all campus events, visit the Emory Events Calender.

First Person: Ciannat Howett
The director of sustainability initiatives talks about the role of American universities in leading research into new technologies and teaching life skills for sustainability.

Soundbites
• Romney on a strong America
• Speakers: India on destiny’s doorstep
• Immortal science story is told

Emory Profile: Jack Scheu
Bill Clinton has sat at his conference table, and Mikhail Gorbachev and Jimmy Carter have graced the stage built by this seasoned campus carpenter.

MyEmory Spotlight: Roger Rochat
See where the professor and director of graduate studies in the Rollins School of Public Health gives, and why.

Acclaim
Honored this issue:
· Herbert James and Janice Benario
· James Flannery
· Hal Jacobs
· Carol Newsom
· Kevin Young

New at Emory.edu

Find out why the Emory doctors at Grady are they so committed to the hospital at www.emory.edu/grady; and learn about copyrights and more on a redesigned Emory Libraries’ site.