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The Ellmann Lectures return March 1–3, 2026 with bestselling author Min Jin Lee! 📚
Lee will explore “Can Wisdom Be Taught?” over two lectures and a Creativity Conversation with author and
@emorycollege.bsky.social
Creative Writing Prof. Tayari Jones.
Get your free tickets: bit.ly/mjl-ellmann
Lee will explore “Can Wisdom Be Taught?” over two lectures and a Creativity Conversation with author and
@emorycollege.bsky.social
Creative Writing Prof. Tayari Jones.
Get your free tickets: bit.ly/mjl-ellmann
Today, we're spotlighting @emorycollege.bsky.social Quantitive Sciences major and Undergraduate Honors Fellow Anita Osuri! 🌟
Read more about her thesis project on the lived experiences of those with rare diseases: fchi.emory.edu/news-events/...
Read more about her thesis project on the lived experiences of those with rare diseases: fchi.emory.edu/news-events/...
November 17, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Today, we're spotlighting @emorycollege.bsky.social Quantitive Sciences major and Undergraduate Honors Fellow Anita Osuri! 🌟
Read more about her thesis project on the lived experiences of those with rare diseases: fchi.emory.edu/news-events/...
Read more about her thesis project on the lived experiences of those with rare diseases: fchi.emory.edu/news-events/...
November is #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth! 🌟 The Fox Center would like to formally recognize that Emory sits on land formerly occupied by the Muscogee (Creek) Nation.
Learn more about the historical background of the Muscogee Territory in Georgia: bit.ly/4pgOq2L
Learn more about the historical background of the Muscogee Territory in Georgia: bit.ly/4pgOq2L
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November 7, 2025 at 4:02 PM
November is #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth! 🌟 The Fox Center would like to formally recognize that Emory sits on land formerly occupied by the Muscogee (Creek) Nation.
Learn more about the historical background of the Muscogee Territory in Georgia: bit.ly/4pgOq2L
Learn more about the historical background of the Muscogee Territory in Georgia: bit.ly/4pgOq2L
Join us on 11/20 for a celebration of @emorycollege.bsky.social historian Clifton Crais and his latest book, “The Killing Age” (@uchicagopress.bsky.social) 📚 🌟
RSVP now: forms.office.com/r/T7QRfUMKQ5
RSVP now: forms.office.com/r/T7QRfUMKQ5
October 27, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Join us on 11/20 for a celebration of @emorycollege.bsky.social historian Clifton Crais and his latest book, “The Killing Age” (@uchicagopress.bsky.social) 📚 🌟
RSVP now: forms.office.com/r/T7QRfUMKQ5
RSVP now: forms.office.com/r/T7QRfUMKQ5
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👏New Blog: ECDS Celebrates Open Access Week!
At the Emory Center for Digital Scholarship (ECDS), we’re celebrating Emory’s long-standing commitment to open, scholar-led publishing.
🔗 Read the full story on our blog:
scholarblogs.emory.edu/ecds/ecds-celebrates-open-access-week
At the Emory Center for Digital Scholarship (ECDS), we’re celebrating Emory’s long-standing commitment to open, scholar-led publishing.
🔗 Read the full story on our blog:
scholarblogs.emory.edu/ecds/ecds-celebrates-open-access-week
ECDS celebrates Open Access Week
Explore how the 2026 theme “Who Owns Our Knowledge” is reflected in our projects
scholarblogs.emory.edu
October 24, 2025 at 7:19 PM
👏New Blog: ECDS Celebrates Open Access Week!
At the Emory Center for Digital Scholarship (ECDS), we’re celebrating Emory’s long-standing commitment to open, scholar-led publishing.
🔗 Read the full story on our blog:
scholarblogs.emory.edu/ecds/ecds-celebrates-open-access-week
At the Emory Center for Digital Scholarship (ECDS), we’re celebrating Emory’s long-standing commitment to open, scholar-led publishing.
🔗 Read the full story on our blog:
scholarblogs.emory.edu/ecds/ecds-celebrates-open-access-week
Over a decade ago, @emorycollege.bsky.social scholars reimagined how humanities research could reach the world. Their vision became the @mellon.org-supported Digital Publishing in the Humanities initiative 💫 📖
This #OpenAccessWeek, explore our open access publications: bit.ly/4qieyLB
This #OpenAccessWeek, explore our open access publications: bit.ly/4qieyLB
October 21, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Over a decade ago, @emorycollege.bsky.social scholars reimagined how humanities research could reach the world. Their vision became the @mellon.org-supported Digital Publishing in the Humanities initiative 💫 📖
This #OpenAccessWeek, explore our open access publications: bit.ly/4qieyLB
This #OpenAccessWeek, explore our open access publications: bit.ly/4qieyLB
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It’s #openaccess week and I’m very proud that my new book will be published OA on @manifoldscholar.bsky.social thanks to a Mellon grant and the wonderful people at @foxcenteremory.bsky.social and @ecds-emory.bsky.social
You can preview here: jimcrowintheasylum.com
You can preview here: jimcrowintheasylum.com
Jim Crow in the Asylum | Emory Center for Digital Scholarship - Manifold Scholarship
The Civil Rights movement of the 1950's and 60's sought to end racial segregation in all U.S. public institutions, including hospitals. Psychiatric hospitals became political battlegrounds over segreg...
jimcrowintheasylum.com
October 20, 2025 at 4:57 PM
It’s #openaccess week and I’m very proud that my new book will be published OA on @manifoldscholar.bsky.social thanks to a Mellon grant and the wonderful people at @foxcenteremory.bsky.social and @ecds-emory.bsky.social
You can preview here: jimcrowintheasylum.com
You can preview here: jimcrowintheasylum.com
Bom Retiro, São Paulo: where immigration, public health, and the built environment collide 🇧🇷
@emorycollege.bsky.social Prof. Jeff Lesser’s "Living and Dying in São Paulo" (@dukepress.bsky.social) is sharp, human, and #OpenAccess.
Read in English: bit.ly/4hby34t
Read in Portuguese: bit.ly/43hyjcr
@emorycollege.bsky.social Prof. Jeff Lesser’s "Living and Dying in São Paulo" (@dukepress.bsky.social) is sharp, human, and #OpenAccess.
Read in English: bit.ly/4hby34t
Read in Portuguese: bit.ly/43hyjcr
October 15, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Bom Retiro, São Paulo: where immigration, public health, and the built environment collide 🇧🇷
@emorycollege.bsky.social Prof. Jeff Lesser’s "Living and Dying in São Paulo" (@dukepress.bsky.social) is sharp, human, and #OpenAccess.
Read in English: bit.ly/4hby34t
Read in Portuguese: bit.ly/43hyjcr
@emorycollege.bsky.social Prof. Jeff Lesser’s "Living and Dying in São Paulo" (@dukepress.bsky.social) is sharp, human, and #OpenAccess.
Read in English: bit.ly/4hby34t
Read in Portuguese: bit.ly/43hyjcr
The Ellmann Lectures return March 1–3, 2026 with bestselling author Min Jin Lee! 📚
Lee will explore “Can Wisdom Be Taught?” over two lectures and a Creativity Conversation with author and
@emorycollege.bsky.social
Creative Writing Prof. Tayari Jones.
Get your free tickets: bit.ly/mjl-ellmann
Lee will explore “Can Wisdom Be Taught?” over two lectures and a Creativity Conversation with author and
@emorycollege.bsky.social
Creative Writing Prof. Tayari Jones.
Get your free tickets: bit.ly/mjl-ellmann
October 8, 2025 at 5:58 PM
The Ellmann Lectures return March 1–3, 2026 with bestselling author Min Jin Lee! 📚
Lee will explore “Can Wisdom Be Taught?” over two lectures and a Creativity Conversation with author and
@emorycollege.bsky.social
Creative Writing Prof. Tayari Jones.
Get your free tickets: bit.ly/mjl-ellmann
Lee will explore “Can Wisdom Be Taught?” over two lectures and a Creativity Conversation with author and
@emorycollege.bsky.social
Creative Writing Prof. Tayari Jones.
Get your free tickets: bit.ly/mjl-ellmann
How can we incorporate other senses like touch to increase accessibility in the digital humanities? 💻
Join us on 10/23 for the 2025 Digital Equities Lecture, delivered by Prof. Sari Altschuler (@northeasternu.bsky.social)!
Learn more & RSVP: forms.office.com/r/u4DkFaRYhq
Join us on 10/23 for the 2025 Digital Equities Lecture, delivered by Prof. Sari Altschuler (@northeasternu.bsky.social)!
Learn more & RSVP: forms.office.com/r/u4DkFaRYhq
October 6, 2025 at 3:54 PM
How can we incorporate other senses like touch to increase accessibility in the digital humanities? 💻
Join us on 10/23 for the 2025 Digital Equities Lecture, delivered by Prof. Sari Altschuler (@northeasternu.bsky.social)!
Learn more & RSVP: forms.office.com/r/u4DkFaRYhq
Join us on 10/23 for the 2025 Digital Equities Lecture, delivered by Prof. Sari Altschuler (@northeasternu.bsky.social)!
Learn more & RSVP: forms.office.com/r/u4DkFaRYhq
This Saturday 10/4, come find us in the Emory tent at the Decatur Book Festival 📚 🌟
We’ll be sharing more about orr events, programs, and opportunities to engage with the humanities at @emorycollege.bsky.social!
Learn more: www.decaturbookfestival.com
We’ll be sharing more about orr events, programs, and opportunities to engage with the humanities at @emorycollege.bsky.social!
Learn more: www.decaturbookfestival.com
October 2, 2025 at 3:59 PM
This Saturday 10/4, come find us in the Emory tent at the Decatur Book Festival 📚 🌟
We’ll be sharing more about orr events, programs, and opportunities to engage with the humanities at @emorycollege.bsky.social!
Learn more: www.decaturbookfestival.com
We’ll be sharing more about orr events, programs, and opportunities to engage with the humanities at @emorycollege.bsky.social!
Learn more: www.decaturbookfestival.com
Where you live shapes your health— but how does it affect your access to care? 🏥🩺
Join us on 10/29 for "Health Cultures in Local Context" feat. @emorycollege.bsky.social y.social Profs. Rachel Hall-Clifford Jeffrey Lesser w/ GSU Law Prof. Leslie Wolf.
RSVP to attend: forms.office.com/r/p73rDruhQU
Join us on 10/29 for "Health Cultures in Local Context" feat. @emorycollege.bsky.social y.social Profs. Rachel Hall-Clifford Jeffrey Lesser w/ GSU Law Prof. Leslie Wolf.
RSVP to attend: forms.office.com/r/p73rDruhQU
October 1, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Where you live shapes your health— but how does it affect your access to care? 🏥🩺
Join us on 10/29 for "Health Cultures in Local Context" feat. @emorycollege.bsky.social y.social Profs. Rachel Hall-Clifford Jeffrey Lesser w/ GSU Law Prof. Leslie Wolf.
RSVP to attend: forms.office.com/r/p73rDruhQU
Join us on 10/29 for "Health Cultures in Local Context" feat. @emorycollege.bsky.social y.social Profs. Rachel Hall-Clifford Jeffrey Lesser w/ GSU Law Prof. Leslie Wolf.
RSVP to attend: forms.office.com/r/p73rDruhQU
Join us next month for our book launch celebration of @emorycollege.bsky.social Prof. Gyanendra Pandey’s new book “Men at Home: Imagining Liberation in Colonial and Postcolonial India” (@dukepress.bsky.social) 🪷
RSVP to attend: forms.office.com/r/RAG18bhx45
RSVP to attend: forms.office.com/r/RAG18bhx45
September 26, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Join us next month for our book launch celebration of @emorycollege.bsky.social Prof. Gyanendra Pandey’s new book “Men at Home: Imagining Liberation in Colonial and Postcolonial India” (@dukepress.bsky.social) 🪷
RSVP to attend: forms.office.com/r/RAG18bhx45
RSVP to attend: forms.office.com/r/RAG18bhx45
What can art and language tell us about the meeting of cultures in ancient Central Asia? Join us on 10/9 for a guest lecture with Jonathan Gil Harris, Professor of English at Ashoka University to learn more about "The Jewish Silk Roads" 🪡
RSVP to attend: forms.office.com/r/VGVs5eYpMq
RSVP to attend: forms.office.com/r/VGVs5eYpMq
September 25, 2025 at 1:46 PM
What can art and language tell us about the meeting of cultures in ancient Central Asia? Join us on 10/9 for a guest lecture with Jonathan Gil Harris, Professor of English at Ashoka University to learn more about "The Jewish Silk Roads" 🪡
RSVP to attend: forms.office.com/r/VGVs5eYpMq
RSVP to attend: forms.office.com/r/VGVs5eYpMq
Applications for the Fox Center’s 2026-2027 Fellowships are now open! Our research theme for the upcoming academic year is “Habitat.” 🏡 What does it mean to dwell, and what might it mean to dwell well?
Learn more and apply before Dec. 8th: fchi.emory.edu/programs/the...
Learn more and apply before Dec. 8th: fchi.emory.edu/programs/the...
September 24, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Applications for the Fox Center’s 2026-2027 Fellowships are now open! Our research theme for the upcoming academic year is “Habitat.” 🏡 What does it mean to dwell, and what might it mean to dwell well?
Learn more and apply before Dec. 8th: fchi.emory.edu/programs/the...
Learn more and apply before Dec. 8th: fchi.emory.edu/programs/the...
Thanks to all who joined us for an unforgettable evening with Paterson Joseph! 🌟
With story and laughter, Joseph introduced us to 18th-century Black British trailblazer Charles Ignatius Sancho and reminded us why life stories matter.
Missed it? Watch the recording now: youtu.be/ScSJSj4sFxY
With story and laughter, Joseph introduced us to 18th-century Black British trailblazer Charles Ignatius Sancho and reminded us why life stories matter.
Missed it? Watch the recording now: youtu.be/ScSJSj4sFxY
September 19, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Thanks to all who joined us for an unforgettable evening with Paterson Joseph! 🌟
With story and laughter, Joseph introduced us to 18th-century Black British trailblazer Charles Ignatius Sancho and reminded us why life stories matter.
Missed it? Watch the recording now: youtu.be/ScSJSj4sFxY
With story and laughter, Joseph introduced us to 18th-century Black British trailblazer Charles Ignatius Sancho and reminded us why life stories matter.
Missed it? Watch the recording now: youtu.be/ScSJSj4sFxY
This week the Fox Center welcomes British actor-playwright-novelist Paterson Joseph for a special Keynote performance at the Schwartz! 🎭 Read more in the Emory Report: news.emory.edu/stories/2025...
And claim your free tickets here: tickets.arts.emory.edu/patersonjoseph
And claim your free tickets here: tickets.arts.emory.edu/patersonjoseph
Paterson Joseph portrays ‘extraordinary life’ of a Black, British trailblazer | Emory University | Atlanta GA
Celebrated actor and writer Paterson Joseph performs “An Evening with Sancho … and Me?” at Emory on Thursday, Sept. 18. The free, ticketed performance is based on his historical novel “The Secret Diar...
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September 16, 2025 at 8:40 PM
This week the Fox Center welcomes British actor-playwright-novelist Paterson Joseph for a special Keynote performance at the Schwartz! 🎭 Read more in the Emory Report: news.emory.edu/stories/2025...
And claim your free tickets here: tickets.arts.emory.edu/patersonjoseph
And claim your free tickets here: tickets.arts.emory.edu/patersonjoseph
Today we celebrate the International Day of Democracy by looking back at the Fox Center’s 2024-25 Research Theme: "Democracy: Past, Present, Future" 🗳️
Revisit our key events held last year on our new Events Recap section on our website:
fchi.emory.edu/news-events/...
Revisit our key events held last year on our new Events Recap section on our website:
fchi.emory.edu/news-events/...
September 15, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Today we celebrate the International Day of Democracy by looking back at the Fox Center’s 2024-25 Research Theme: "Democracy: Past, Present, Future" 🗳️
Revisit our key events held last year on our new Events Recap section on our website:
fchi.emory.edu/news-events/...
Revisit our key events held last year on our new Events Recap section on our website:
fchi.emory.edu/news-events/...
Our first faculty book launch of the year is just around the corner! Join us for a discussion of @emorycollege.bsky.social Philsophy Prof. Lynne Huffer's new multi-media monograph "These Survivals: An Autobiography of Extinction" (@dukepress.bsky.social) 📚
RSVP here: forms.office.com/r/u9LDySx3FC
RSVP here: forms.office.com/r/u9LDySx3FC
September 8, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Our first faculty book launch of the year is just around the corner! Join us for a discussion of @emorycollege.bsky.social Philsophy Prof. Lynne Huffer's new multi-media monograph "These Survivals: An Autobiography of Extinction" (@dukepress.bsky.social) 📚
RSVP here: forms.office.com/r/u9LDySx3FC
RSVP here: forms.office.com/r/u9LDySx3FC
Last week, our Life/Story fellows convened together for the first time at the Center for our annual Fellows Meet & Greet 🌟
If you're curious about our Fellows and their research this year, learn more on our site: fchi.emory.edu/fellowships/...
If you're curious about our Fellows and their research this year, learn more on our site: fchi.emory.edu/fellowships/...
September 2, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Last week, our Life/Story fellows convened together for the first time at the Center for our annual Fellows Meet & Greet 🌟
If you're curious about our Fellows and their research this year, learn more on our site: fchi.emory.edu/fellowships/...
If you're curious about our Fellows and their research this year, learn more on our site: fchi.emory.edu/fellowships/...
In just a few weeks, we'll be welcoming British actor-writer Paterson Joseph for an exciting Keynote event on 9/18! 🌟
Join us for this boldly humorous exploration of history and identity and claim your free tickets now: bit.ly/47dl3bt
Join us for this boldly humorous exploration of history and identity and claim your free tickets now: bit.ly/47dl3bt
"<em>An Evening with Sancho...And Me?</em>"
Thursday, Sep 18, 2025
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August 27, 2025 at 3:54 PM
In just a few weeks, we'll be welcoming British actor-writer Paterson Joseph for an exciting Keynote event on 9/18! 🌟
Join us for this boldly humorous exploration of history and identity and claim your free tickets now: bit.ly/47dl3bt
Join us for this boldly humorous exploration of history and identity and claim your free tickets now: bit.ly/47dl3bt
Today, we’re spotlighting the Fox Center’s Humanities Pathways ‘25 -26’ Fellow Brooke Luokkala! Brooke is a PhD candidate in Emory’s Department of Art History. In this spotlight, Brooke discusses her dissertation research and why she chose the Pathways Fellowship. fchi.emory.edu/news-events/...
August 21, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Today, we’re spotlighting the Fox Center’s Humanities Pathways ‘25 -26’ Fellow Brooke Luokkala! Brooke is a PhD candidate in Emory’s Department of Art History. In this spotlight, Brooke discusses her dissertation research and why she chose the Pathways Fellowship. fchi.emory.edu/news-events/...
The new academic year is just around the corner and our Life/Story Fellows have begun arriving at the Center 🎊
Learn more about our new fellows: fchi.emory.edu/fellowships/...
Learn more about our new fellows: fchi.emory.edu/fellowships/...
August 20, 2025 at 1:56 PM
The new academic year is just around the corner and our Life/Story Fellows have begun arriving at the Center 🎊
Learn more about our new fellows: fchi.emory.edu/fellowships/...
Learn more about our new fellows: fchi.emory.edu/fellowships/...
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Join us on 9/18 as we kick off our "Life/Story" year with a Keynote by British actor-writer Paterson Joseph! 🎭
This dynamic event will give voice to the inner life of Black British icon Charles Ignatius Sancho and reflect on how we render life as art.
Claim your free tickets now: bit.ly/47dl3bt
This dynamic event will give voice to the inner life of Black British icon Charles Ignatius Sancho and reflect on how we render life as art.
Claim your free tickets now: bit.ly/47dl3bt
August 4, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Join us on 9/18 as we kick off our "Life/Story" year with a Keynote by British actor-writer Paterson Joseph! 🎭
This dynamic event will give voice to the inner life of Black British icon Charles Ignatius Sancho and reflect on how we render life as art.
Claim your free tickets now: bit.ly/47dl3bt
This dynamic event will give voice to the inner life of Black British icon Charles Ignatius Sancho and reflect on how we render life as art.
Claim your free tickets now: bit.ly/47dl3bt
Happy #YouthDay! 🌎 We're celebrating the Spanish edition of @emorycollege.bsky.social Prof. Rachel Hall-Clifford's “Underbelly” (via DPH & @ecds-emory.bsky.social) that helps policymakers advance youth health in Guatemala.
Learn more at "Health Cultures in Local Context” (10/29): bit.ly/3UXTwUc
Learn more at "Health Cultures in Local Context” (10/29): bit.ly/3UXTwUc
August 12, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Happy #YouthDay! 🌎 We're celebrating the Spanish edition of @emorycollege.bsky.social Prof. Rachel Hall-Clifford's “Underbelly” (via DPH & @ecds-emory.bsky.social) that helps policymakers advance youth health in Guatemala.
Learn more at "Health Cultures in Local Context” (10/29): bit.ly/3UXTwUc
Learn more at "Health Cultures in Local Context” (10/29): bit.ly/3UXTwUc
Curious about how Americans' perception of voting has changed over time? 🗳️ Join us next month for our first Keyword seminar of the academic year, moderated by @emorycollege.bsky.social History Prof. Jason Morgan Ward.
Sign up today, space is limited! forms.office.com/r/C6i8U4rDvc
Sign up today, space is limited! forms.office.com/r/C6i8U4rDvc
August 7, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Curious about how Americans' perception of voting has changed over time? 🗳️ Join us next month for our first Keyword seminar of the academic year, moderated by @emorycollege.bsky.social History Prof. Jason Morgan Ward.
Sign up today, space is limited! forms.office.com/r/C6i8U4rDvc
Sign up today, space is limited! forms.office.com/r/C6i8U4rDvc