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Campus

iTunes U nears 6 million downloads
Since its launch in October 2008, people around the globe have downloaded nearly 6 million audio and video tracks from Emory’s iTunes U site.

Campaign Emory: Candler youth program gets $1M boost
Candler School of Theology has received a $1 million sustainability grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. for its Youth Theological Initiative.

A growing library’s search for space
Rick Luce, vice provost and director of libraries, answers questions about a major storage project in the Woodruff Library Stack Tower.

University governance roundup
The Faculty Council and University Senate wrap up their year reviewing committee needs and looking at a proposed Tobacco Free Campus Initiative respectively, and the Employee Council looked at safety and looked ahead to Staff Fest.

Campaign Emory: Helping hospitals help patients
Volunteer groups’ gifts totaling nearly $200,000 will help improve patient- and family-centered care at Emory University Hospital and Emory University Hospital Midtown.

Take Note
• Dowman Drive improvements set for summer
• Zero waste is Commencement goal
• New home for Community Dialogues

Research

Book|Report podcast: Polarization in American politics
Political scientist Alan Abramowitz talks about his new book that takes on the increasing gap between Democrats and Republicans, and the impact it’s having on law-making and party agendas.

Landmark study uses stem cells to treat ALS
Emory researchers are participating in a groundbreaking clinical trial to treat patients with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, using human neural stem cells.

Peptides may hold ‘missing link’ to life
A finding by Emory scientists suggests a “missing link” between the pre-biotic Earth’s chemical inventory and the organizational scaffolding essential to life.

Cultural connections in Clarkston
An anthropology course engages students with a local Somali refugee community.

Dean Paul honored in name and scholarship
Retiring Emory College Dean Bobby Paul was honored with a scholarship and the naming of The Robert A. Paul Emory-Tibet Science Initiative.

Emory Pipeline Project’s budding scientists are college-bound
It’s graduation time for the Emory Pipeline Program, designed to improve academics and foster interest in the sciences among Atlanta area high school students.

LGS celebrates family life
The annual Laney Graduate School picnic celebrated and supported graduate students who are also parents.

Your handy Commencement cheat sheet
The Emory Alumni Association offers a guide to Commencement Weekend events as the Class of 2010 moves from students to alumni.

Candler Concert Series subscriptions on sale now
Emory’s 2010-2011 Flora Glenn Candler Concert Series features an array of international artists, including the Scottish Chamber Orchestra, the Venice Baroque Orchestra and more.

Advance Notice
• Staff Fest 2010 coming May 14
• Catch Commencement via Tweets, webcast
• WellPoint exec is Future Makers speaker

Plan your week
Monday, May 3
"Regulation of Cell Adhesion and Polarity in Skin Morphogenesis and Homeostatis." Carien Niessen, University of Cologne. 4 p.m. Whitehead Research Building. Free.

Tuesday, May 4
"Picturing Race at Emory" Exhibit Opening. 6 p.m. Woodruff Library. Free.

Wednesday, May 5
Emory Youth Symphony Orchestra. 8 p.m. Emerson Hall, Schwartz Center. Free.

Thursday, May 6
Grady Medical Ethics Grand Rounds. Noon. Steiner Auditorium, Grady Campus. Free.

Friday, May 7
"The Red Pyramid." Rick Riordan, author, presenting. 7 p.m. Glenn Auditorium. Free.

For all campus events, visit the Emory Events Calender.