Cox Hall | Photo by Jason Oh
Annual Report of the President
On Jan. 29, University President James W. Wager released his annual report as well as his 2014 “State of the University” video. In the video, Wagner discusses the how excellence, integrity and optimism are three core values that, in his words, “create the unmistakable Emory ethos.”Wagner and other top University administrators also discussed Emory’s achievements and aspirations in the video, highlighting that we should be proud of our past achievements but reaffirm our aspirations and look “boldly” into the future.
Founders Week Launches “100 Years in Atlanta”
Emory celebrates Founders Week as well as the 100th anniversary of Emory University in Atlanta, according to a Jan. 29 University press release.Founders Week commemorates the first official meeting of the founders of Emory College on Feb. 6, 1837, but this year the celebration also honors the 1915 university charter that brought Emory to Atlanta, with the official launch of Emory’s “100 Years in Atlanta” centennial celebration.
The celebration of Founders Week and “100 Years in Atlanta” began with the Annual Bach Bowl this past Sunday and ends on Saturday with the Emory Jazz Fest. Other events include last night’s Founders Dinner, today’s Annual Distinguished Faculty Lecture and the Veterans Program on Thursday, Feb. 6.
New African Art Exhibit at the Carlos Museum
A new exhibit “African Cosmos: Stellar Arts,” opened Saturday at the Michael C. Carlos Museum and will be on display through June 31. The exhibit, which includes approximately 80 works from across the African continent, explores African cultural astronomy and how it has influenced traditional and contemporary African arts.The exhibit is the first major display at the Carlos to explore the historical legacy of Africa’s contributions to the science and practice of astronomy, according to a Jan. 28 University press release.
Throughout the semester, the Carlos Museum will hold events in conjunction with its newest exhibit. AntiquiTEA, a weekly discussion series enjoyed with tea and scones in the museum’s planetarium, will focus on works from the “African Cosmos: Stellar Arts” collection.
Art History Ph.D candidate Annie Shanley will lead the first discussion on the astrological ties of an Egyptian goddess on Feb 5.
Clairmont Towers Update
Due to a small fire and subsequent evacuation on Sunday, sprinklers flooded nine floors of the Clairmont Campus Tower Apartments.Over the past week, Campus Services and Full Circle Restoration, a first response disaster recovery and reconstruction company, have been doing extensive work throughout the building to manage the water damage, which affected over 45 apartments, offices, storage spaces and mechanical rooms.
By Saturday afternoon, Campus Services and Full Circle Restoration continued to monitor only three areas and would remove all drying equipment from the building on Monday, Feb. 2, according to an email from the Office of Residence and Housing Life (ResLife).Once all areas are dry, according to ResLife, campus services will assess damages and communicate with residents to ensure that all damages are repaired. However, the process will likely take several weeks due to the extent of the damage. All questions and concerns can be directed to housing@emory.edu or 404-727-7631.
— By Annie McGrew, Asst. News Editor
