Newsletter Volume 10 Issue 11 - February 7, 2024 | |
Lunch Colloquium -- Monday, February 12, 2024 | |
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John Latting
Associate Vice Provost, Dean of Admission
Emory University
Monday, February 12, 2024
11:30am-1:00pm
"College Admissions in a Post-Affirmative Action World"
In June 2023 the Supreme Court ruled in two related cases that the way race and ethnicity are used in college admissions (at Harvard and UNC Chapel Hill) violated the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution and was thus no longer permissible. With these two rulings the Court did away with “affirmative action” in higher education admissions. At Emory the decisions have significant implications for how the Office of Admission selects each class. In this presentation, the Dean of Admission at Emory, John Latting, will comment on the likely impact of the decisions on American higher education, and also share how Emory has decided to change its admissions process, how it is prioritizing goals, and how it hopes to continue to enroll undergraduate classes distinguished by their quality and diversity.
About John Latting:
John F. Latting is associate vice provost for enrollment and dean of admission at Emory University, where since 2011 he has been responsible for the incoming freshman and transfer classes at Emory College. Prior to his time in Atlanta, he worked in the admissions offices at Johns Hopkins, Caltech, and Stanford. John earned a Ph.D. in educational policy and management research from the Graduate School of Education at the University of California at Berkeley. He attended Stanford University, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in philosophy, after attending the public schools in Martinez, California.
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Lunch Colloquium -- TUESDAY, February 27, 2024 | |
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Rachel Hall-Clifford
Associate Vice Provost, Dean of Admission
Emory University
TUESDAY, February 27, 2024
11:30am-1:00pm
"Co-Design for Health Equity: Building safe+natal
through community partnership"
In this presentation, I will share my journey from traditional global health approaches to a community-centered co-design model through three ethnographic stories—a tragedy, a comedy, and a new reality. I will describe the co-design of safe+natal, a low-cost toolkit designed with Guatemalan midwives to reduce maternal and infant mortality. Fundamentally, I will argue that we must look to the lived realities and expertise of local communities as we reckon with global challenges like maternal mortality.
About Rachel Hall-Clifford:
Rachel Hall-Clifford (PhD, MPH, MSc) is Assistant Professor in the Center for the Study of Human Health and the Department of Sociology at Emory University. She is a medical anthropologist who applies social science approaches to global health research and implementation. Dr. Hall-Clifford has conducted fieldwork in the central highlands of Guatemala on the delivery of health services for more than 15 years. Her research areas include accessible health care for marginalized populations, health systems strengthening in post-genocide contexts, and global health fieldwork ethics. She has held medical anthropology research positions at Oxford University, Harvard University, and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. Dr. Hall-Clifford is Director of the NAPA-OT Field School in Guatemala. She is Co-Founder of safe+natal and the Emory Co-Design Lab for Health Equity.
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To open the January 2024 meeting on Zoom, University Faculty Council Chair Dr. Nitika Gupta welcomed members to the new year and new semester. Following a comment on the need for faculty self-care at a time when burnout is a constant risk, she introduced Dr. Richard D. Freer, Dean Designate, Charles Howard Candler Professor of Law, who chairs the Tenure and Promotion Advisory Committee. Dean Freer gave an overview of his committee’s charge: among its primary activities is the compilation of the elements of tenure and promotion criteria and their evaluation, both of which can vary greatly among schools.
Dr. Deborah Bruner, Senior Vice President for Research, gave a Research Year in Review, noting many successes in a wide variety of disciplines and departments. Among the goals of her office is to foster success in grant applications across the University.
Dr. Ravi Thadhani, Executive Vice President for Health Affairs, outlined initiatives and vision for Emory Healthcare. Of particular interest was his recognition of the need to make Emory Healthcare more welcoming to Emory employees, a potentially rich source of positive publicity in the greater community.
The University Senate meeting, also conducted over Zoom, began with an overview of data and trends in support of student mental health, presented by Dr. Tenille Gaines, Executive Director, Counseling and Psychological Services and Dr. James D. Raper, Associate Vice President for Health, Wellbeing, Access, and Prevention on Emory’s Atlanta campus. Dr. Gary D. Glass, Director Counseling & Career Services reported on initiatives on the Oxford campus and joined Drs. Gaines and Raper for a panel discussion and Q and A.
Rev. Dr. Gregory W. McGonigle, Dean of Spiritual & Religious Life and University Chaplain reported on the activities of his office.
Dr. Amy Chen, Chair of the Fringe Benefits Committee reported on the activities of her committee. Primary areas of focus, all of which are designed to benefit not only present employees, but to aid in recruitment and retention, include parental leave, childcare and retirement benefits, and the possible portability of courtesy scholarships. The courtesy scholarship question becomes one of equity as admission to Emory grows more and more difficult. The great majority of courtesy scholarship recipients are faculty children, with staff seeming to have less access.
For those wishing more detailed information on either meeting, minutes will be posted and can be accessed with Emory login credentials at:
https://facultycouncil.emory.edu
https://senate.emory.edu
-- Holly York, EUEC Representative to the Faculty Council and University Senate (2021-2024)
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Perry Sprawls, Jr.
Professor Emeritus of Radiology
Perry has recently published in the Medical Physics International Journal:
ENHANCING THE VALUE OF DIGITAL VISUALS FOR TEACHING MEDICAL PHYSICS
P. Sprawls Emory University, Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Atlanta, USA
Sprawls Educational Foundation, www.sprawls.org
MPI Vol.11, No.2 (2023) - Final v6.pdf (mpijournal.org)
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New members are the lifeblood of any organization.
Please make a special effort to welcome them to the EUEC!
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Kristen F. Wendland
Teaching Professor, Interim Director of Undergraduate Studies
Emory University Department of Music
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Bill Casarella
Professor Emeritus of Radiology
Feb. 5, 2024
Dear colleagues and friends:
It is with great sadness that I share news of the passing of Dr. William (Bill) Casarella. Bill first joined the Emory faculty in 1981 when he was recruited as the chair of the Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences—a position he held until 2004. During his 23-year tenure as chair he recruited outstanding faculty and built one of the premier radiology residency programs in the country. Bill was also the executive associate dean for Emory at Grady from 2000 to 2013. In 2007, when Grady was under significant financial strain, his leadership was critically important. Among his many accomplishments was helping to establish the affiliation agreement between Emory and Grady that governs the relationship between the medical school and the Grady Health System. I invite you to read more about his legacy in this tribute provided by Dr. Amit M. Saindane, chair of the Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences.
I had the opportunity to work closely with Bill during my time as Chief of Medicine at Grady and his advice, counsel and mentorship were invaluable. Over time, Bill and his wife Dr. Kay Vydareny, also an emeritus faculty member, became personal friends. My wife and I enjoyed seeing them at social events and Atlanta Symphony Orchestra concerts.
On behalf of School of Medicine leadership, I offer my deepest condolences to Kay and the family. Those who wish to honor Dr. Casarella’s life may do so by making a donation to the Grady Health Foundation.
Sincerely,
Carlos
Carlos del Rio, MD
Interim Dean, Emory University School of Medicine
Interim Chief Academic Officer, Emory Healthcare
Leon L. Haley, Jr. MD Distinguished Professor of Medicine
Division of Infectious Diseases, Emory University School of Medicine
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ECMSA: Emerson Series -- Bach Bowl-Inspired by Bach
Schwartz Center for Performing Arts - Emerson Concert Hall
1700 North Decatur Road
Sunday, February 11, 2024, 4:00pm EST
2023-2024 ECMSA
Free Event/ No Tickets Required
View or Download program here
This annual one-hour concert before the Super Bowl features world-renowned organist Alan Morrison on the great Jaeckel organ as well as Bach’s Chaconne in the original and in Busoni’s brilliant transcription for piano solo.
Recommended parking: Fishburne Parking Deck or Lowergate South Parking Deck
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Emory Farmers Market
Emory Main Campus near Cox Hall
Tuesday, February 13, 2024, 11:00am-2:00pm EST
Through a weekly gathering of farms, restaurants, small-scale artisanal businesses, and Emory community members, the Emory Farmers Market fosters education and personal relationships through food. Community members have the opportunity to engage with small-scale producers and support the local economy, contributing to a more robust and sustainable food system, while enjoying delicious, local food.
Check out this semester's vendors here: dining.emory.edu….
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Poetry Reading by Major Jackson
Schwartz Center for Performing Arts -- Emerson Concert Hall
Sunday, February 18, 2024, 3:00-4:30pm EST
Major Jackson, an award-winning poet and host of the podcast “The Slowdown,” will give a public reading at Emory University. Jackson’s books will be for sale at the reading, with a signing immediately following the event. The event celebrates Black History Month and is part of the annual Raymond Danowski Poetry Library Reading Series founded by Emory’s Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library.
Jackson, who also serves as the poetry editor of the Harvard Review, is the author of six books of poetry, including his most recent, “Razzle Dazzle: New & Selected Poems” (2023).
Seating is limited and attendees are urged to register at
tickets.arts.emory.edu/majorjackson.
Free parking near the Schwartz Center is available on Sundays in the Fishburne Deck or Lowergate South Deck.
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Taking Care of Your Heart (Kaiser Permanente Health Education)
WEBINAR
Wednesday, February 21, 2024, 1-2:30pm EST
The heart is the hardest working muscle in the body. In today's webinar, you will learn about heart disease and identify associated risk factors. The Mediterranean and plant based meal plans will be highlighted in relation to keeping your heart healthy. You will be invited to create a realistic heart-healthy action plan, using your personal strengths to keep your heart healthy for life.
This event is free -- Registration is required.
Please click here for registration and additional information.
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Details and other information, as well as additional campus events, can be found on the Emory Events Calendar.
If you'd like to share an event/program of interest before the next newsletter
please contact Dianne Becht Dianne.becht@emory.edu
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Walking the Campus with Dianne | |
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The big cat from our last walk can be found reclining comfortably at the bottom of the beautiful spiral staircase in Michael C Carlos Hall. The building sits next to the M C Carlos museum on the main campus quad.
Michael C. Carlos Hall was constructed in 1916. It was one of the first two buildings on the Atlanta campus and was home to the law school until 1972. It was renovated in 1985 to house the Department of Art History and the museum collection. It is named in honor of philanthropist and donor of antiquities, Michael C. Carlos.
The building is beautiful inside and out and is one of my favorite places to visit on campus.
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The weather is much nicer now for an outdoor walk! Let's visit a place with waterfalls, history, and wildlife. This place is quite popular for students, faculty, staff and even turtles....if you look closely, you'll find a pretty good sized turtle sunning itself on top of the waterfall.
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Where will you find this on the Emory campus?
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