Lunch Colloquium -- Galerie Living, Corso Druid Hills Update

Monday, February 9, 2026

Galerie Living, Corso Druid Hills Update

with

Kelly Panter, Vice President of Construction, Galerie Living

Rolf Reynolds, Senior Developer, Galerie Living

Joshua Peterson, President of Galerie Management

MONDAY, February 9, 2026

The Luce Center

825 Houston Mill Road -- Room 130

11:30am-1:00pm

Galerie Living, the Atlanta-based senior living developer and operator behind Corso Atlanta and Village Park Senior Living, is hosting a presentation on the development of Corso Residences, Druid Hills, a luxury senior living community seated on Emory University’s historic Briarcliff Campus.

Piloted with Corso Atlanta in Buckhead, Galerie Living’s Corso Residences brand offers a luxury residential model with boutique retail, signature restaurants, modern personal care services, and lifestyle amenities spanning academics, philanthropy, wellness, and leisure.

In this presentation, you will learn more about Galerie’s 30+ year history in senior living, Galerie’s partnership with Emory University, the Corso Residences model, what experiences will be offered to residents and guests, the development, renovation, and revitalization of the Candler Mansion, and how it will complement and honor the storied Druid Hills neighborhood.

About our Speakers:

Kelly Panter, Vice President of Construction

Kelly Panter is the Vice President of Construction for Galerie Development. Her role is to

oversee the entitlement, design and construction of all projects at Galerie in the metro areas of

Atlanta, DC, and Philadelphia. With over 20 years of experience, Kelly has worked on multiple

building types including hospitals, commercial offices, and multifamily high-rise towers across

the Southeast in addition to senior living. Prior to joining Galerie 3 years ago, Kelly was an

owner’s representative for multiple hospital systems in the Atlanta area managing large capital

projects. She holds a Master of Science in Building Construction from the Georgia Institute of

Technology.

Rolf Reynolds, Senior Developer

Rolf Reynolds is a Senior Developer at Galerie Living. In this role, he manages the overall

business plan of senior living developments from land acquisition to asset disposition. Focused

on projects in the pre-development phase, his responsibilities include financial analysis,

entitlements, PSA negotiation, coordination with consultants and engineers, and capitalization.

Prior to his current position, Rolf worked for a multifamily developer in Atlanta, and he also

spent time at Truist in their Commercial Real Estate group. He holds an undergraduate degree

in Finance and a Certificate of Entrepreneurship from the University of Georgia.

Joshua Peterson, President of Galerie Management

Joshua Peterson serves as the President of Galerie Management, overseeing operations,

performance, and strategic growth across the Corso, Village Park, and managed brands. His

career began in the clinical sector, where he developed a deep understanding of resident care,

regulatory standards, and frontline team dynamics before transitioning into the operational arm

of senior living. This foundation has shaped his holistic approach to leadership, allowing him to

bridge clinical insight with operational excellence.

With extensive expertise in senior living operations, hospitality-driven service models, and

multi-site portfolio leadership, Joshua guides Galerie’s communities toward elevated resident

experiences, strong financial performance, and long-term brand development.

Throughout his career, Joshua has led high-end luxury and mid-market senior living

communities to record occupancy, improved NOI, and sustained operational excellence. His

leadership style is hands-on, data-driven, and deeply rooted in empowering teams, cultivating

culture, and building trusted relationships with residents, families, associates, and capital

partners.

Joshua has overseen multiple large-scale developments, community repositionings, brand

launches, and operational turnarounds across Georgia, Florida, the Carolinas, and beyond. He

continues to guide Galerie’s national expansion while preserving the company’s boutique,

hospitality-first philosophy.



Lunch Colloquium -- Faculty Forum: Defining Emory's Mission

Monday, February 23, 2026

Faculty Forum: "Defining Emory's Mission: Navigating Tensions, Tradeoffs, and Opportunities."

Panelists:  

Dr. Frank Lechner, Professor, Dept. of Sociology

Dr. Ilya Nemenman, Samuel Candler Dobbs Professor, Dept. of Physics

Dr. Noëlle McAfee, Professor, Dept. of Philosophy; President, Emory University Senate

Dr. Juliette Stapanian Apkarian, Associate Prof. Emerita, Dept. of Russian & E. Asian Langs. & Cultures

Dr. Thomas Walker, Goodrich C. White Professor Emeritus, Dept. of Political Science

Dr. Matthew C. Woodruff, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Medicine

Monday, February 23, 2026

The Luce Center

825 Houston Mill Road -- Room 130

11:30am-1:00pm

This faculty forum is predicated on the assumption that current complexities and challenges for the university--from multiple partisan perspectives--have intensified dissatisfaction and disaffection on campus.  In this context, what do we mean by a “One Emory” ideal? To help address this, the forum seeks to promote constructive discussion that both lays out key challenges and provides some basis for navigating, if not resolving them. To this end, the 6-member panel is designed to provide a range of perspectives—disciplinary, political, ethnic, gender, and generational—all in the hope of moving toward a more forward-looking vision of the university that both recognizes and strives to productively reconcile tensions.  In so doing, we seek to make Emory an even more compelling place to work and learn AND to strengthen the university’s broader constituency. Panelists will address challenges including but not limited to: facts vs. values distinctions, students as citizens vs. students as labor market participants, safety vs. debate and free expression, faculty governance, authentic learning vs. AI-new technology. Some of these are substantive issues whereas others are more procedural. Panelists will provide initial comments of 5-6 minutes.   This will be followed by discussion among panelists, and then Q&A with the audience.  



Nominations needed for 2026 Emeritus College Distinguished Faculty and Service Awards

Nominations Needed!!! -- EUEC Faculty and Service Awards

Each year, the Emory University Emeritus College (EUEC) offers two categories of awards: the EUEC Faculty Awards of Distinction and the Distinguished Service Award. Please know we are now beginning to accept nominations for 2026.

For the 2026 awards, completed nominations must be submitted by no later than 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 1, 2026. Please submit nominations by email to Dianne Becht, EUEC Program Coordinator, whose email address is Dianne.becht@emory.edu.

Please consider nominating one or more of your colleagues. And please know that self-nominations are also permitted and encouraged. Too often, retired faculty are not fully aware of the achievements of their colleagues, and we must rely on self-disclosure.

The eligibility requirements are as follows:

EUEC Faculty Award of Distinction (formerly Distinguished Emeritus/Emerita Award):

•    All retired Emory faculty who have been members of EUEC for at least two years.

•   Significant professional contributions since retirement to Emory University or its affiliated institutions, as well as contributions to local, state, regional, national, or international communities or professional organizations that reflect the “spirit of Emory.”  

•    A maximum of four awards are given annually.

•   This award may be conferred only once.

Distinguished Service Award:

•   All members of the EUEC, including those who have received the Distinguished Faculty Award of Distinction.

•   Membership in the EUEC for at least two years.

•   Significant service to Emory University or its affiliated institutions, as well as to local, state, regional, national, or international communities or other organizations that reflect the “spirit of Emory.” These contributions must have been made since retirement and are beyond those used to support a previous Distinguished Faculty Award.

•   No requirement that an award will be given each year.

When you make your nomination for either award, please include the following:

•   Name of nominee

•   Department or unit with which the nominee is associated.

•   Contact information (email, phone number, and mailing address of nominee).

•   Name of nominator

•   Department or unit with which the nominator is associated.

•   Contact information (email, phone number and mailing address of nominator).

•   Description of why the nominee should receive this honor, in no more than two pages. Please do not exceed this limit, but be certain to include enough information for the selection committee to make an informed decision. Please include a curriculum vitae if possible.

Please let us know if you have questions about this process. Thank you in advance for your participation.

Sincerely,

Glenn Kellum

Chair, EUEC Honors and Awards Committee

Nominations needed for 2026 Bianchi-Bugge Award

The 2026 Bianchi-Bugge Award

This Award is meant to advance the mission of the Emory University Emeritus College by providing its membership with financial support for ongoing intellectual activities by means of small, strategic grants to cover expenses incurred in pursuit of a broad range of activities, including, among others: research and writing, lecturing, training, development of teaching materials, and participation in academic conferences. The Award is open to members from all academic units of the University and will foster their continuing professional development as part of a vibrant emeritus community at Emory University.

It is expected the Emeritus Excellence Fund will support up to two Bianchi Awards each year in amounts ranging up to $2000 for a twelve-month term. 

The application process is open to all Regular and Associate members of the EUEC.

Applicants should submit the following:

1) a letter of application (limit to two pages) that describes in some detail the project to be undertaken: its purpose, the means of achieving its goal, and its relevance to the applicant’s own personal and professional development;

2) a simple one-page budget that estimates costs and explains how requested funding would be employed; and

3) an up-to-date curriculum vitae abstract (limited to two pages) that specifically highlights experience relevant to the project and activities undertaken since retirement.

The criteria for selection will include:

-     The relationship of the proposed project to the applicant’s demonstrated qualifications

-     The projected value of the project to the applicant’s field or discipline

-     The feasibility of completing the project within the term of the Award

-     The pertinence of the project to resources readily available to the applicant

-     The potential the project shows for promoting the public good

Award recipients will be asked to agree to the following conditions:

-     Submission of a written report to the Awards and Honors Committee after completing the term of the Award the year following the award.

For the 2026 Bianchi-Bugge Awards, as with the Distinguished Faculty and Service Awards, completed nominations must be submitted by no later than 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 1, 2026. Please submit nominations by email to Dianne Becht, EUEC Program Coordinator, Dianne.becht@emory.edu.

Please let us know if you have questions about this process. Thank you in advance for your participation.

Sincerely,

Glenn Kellum

Chair, EUEC Honors and Awards Committee

Athens Pizza Meet / Greet / Eat!

Saturday, February 21, 2026 -- Noon

Athens Pizza Meet / Greet / Eat!

1341 Clairmont Road

Decatur, GA 30033

Join us to relax and enjoy talking and eating with old and new friends.  This is an opportunity to get out of the house, buy yourself a nice lunch, meet other Emeritus members, and have a little fun.  Significant others are always welcome!

To register please click here.

MedShare Volunteer Opportunity

If you’d like to join this group, we are volunteering the second Thursday afternoon of each month. Upcoming sessions: February 12, 2026 . Registration on the MedShare web site is required.

To register:

Visit the MedShare event registration page at: https://www.cervistech.com/acts/console.php?console_id=0319&console_type=event&ht=1&res_code=EmoryEmeritus 

Click the "Sign Up" button for your event and enter your email and first name. If you don't have a MedShare volunteer account, you'll be prompted to create one.

Select the listed event and click “Register."

For registration issues, questions or information about carpooling, please contact Marianne Skeen, marskeen@comcast.net.

Member Activities

Oded Borowski

Professor Emeritus of Biblical Archaeology and Hebrew

Lahav VIII: The EB III and LB II to Iron II Strata in the Western City at Tell Halif: Excavations in Field III, 1977-1987 (Lahav: Reports of the Lahav .... Project Excavations at Tell Halif, Israel)

by Oded Borowski (Author), Joe D. Seger (Author)

Hardcover – February 10, 2026

This volume presents the results of five seasons of excavation (1977–1987) in Field III at Tell Halif, Israel, conducted under the Lahav Research Project. This report provides a comprehensive record of the site’s Field III stratigraphy, architecture, and material culture from the Early Bronze III (ca. 2700–2200 BCE) and from the Late Bronze II through the Iron Age II (ca. 1400–586 BCE), with later remains extending into the Persian and Roman/Byzantine periods.

Excavations in Field III revealed the development of Tell Halif’s western defenses from the Early Bronze period onward, culminating in a substantial Iron Age II fortification line. This stratum includes casemate-like pillared houses fronted by a sloping stone-faced glacis, forming the city’s western fortification system. Four successive Iron Age II occupation phases document the evolution of domestic architecture and material culture from the ninth through early seventh centuries BCE, providing key evidence for patterns of household organization, daily life, and urban planning in the late Iron Age.

Together with complementary data published from other excavation areas at Tell Halif, the Field III materials offer an essential dataset for the study of Judahite settlement and fortification systems. This volume contributes significantly to scholarship on the social and architectural development of Iron Age towns in the southern Levant and to ongoing discussions of the historical and archaeological contexts of the late eighth-century BCE Assyrian campaigns in Judah.

The book is available on Amazon.com

Ann E. Rogers

Professor Emerita of Nursing

Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing

Ann was quoted in the July 17 article in Everyday Health about sleep and exercise.

New Members

New members are the lifeblood of any organization.

Please make a special effort to welcome them to the EUEC!

Michael J. Prietula

Professor, Goizueta Business School, Rollins School of Public Health

Ira K. Schwartz

Associate Dean of Medical Education

Emory University School of Medicine

Mary Ellen Sweeney

Associate Professor Emerita of Medicine

In Memoriam

Donald E. Riechard

Professor Emeritus Educational Studies

We recently received this information and wanted to share with our Emeritus members:

Dr. Donald E. Riechard, PhD (January 16, 1936 - January 15, 2025), was born in a small town

in Pike County, Missouri where he enjoyed farming, fishing, and learned how to weld and repair cars at his father’s automotive shop. In 1954, he enrolled in the Army’s ROTC program and began college at the University of Missouri.

He graduated as a First Lieutenant with his

Bachelor of Science in Zoology. He earned his Master of Science in Botany in 1962 from the

University of West Virginia. In 1970, Dr. Riechard completed his PhD in Biology, Science

Education & Chemistry at Ohio State University. In that same year, he was hired to join the

Emory University faculty in the department of Educational Studies, with a focus in biology. He

enjoyed researching and publishing about “Concept Development in Young Children”. For

many years, Don traveled to local public schools (including his daughter’s school) as a guest

speaker giving dramatic and exciting science presentations. He also frequently judged the

state level science fairs for grades 6 - 12. He loved animals and was on the Board of Directors at the Atlanta Zoo. During his tenure at Emory, Don taught hundreds of graduate students. Many of them became his friends, whom he spoke highly of for years to come. He retired from Emory University in 2000.

He was a devoted husband to his wife Katherine, and a loving and fun father to his daughter Eileen and grandson Chandler.

To view an obituary please click here.

Bill Foege

Professor Emeritus of International Health

Renowned epidemiologist William Foege, credited with devising the strategy to eradicate smallpox, passed away Jan. 24 at age 89. Emory’s Presidential Distinguished Professor Emeritus of International Health, he inspired generations of global health leaders.

To view a write-up from the Emory Report please click here.

Some Upcoming Events at Emory in February 2026

Sunday FUNday: Mola Magic

Michael C. Carlos Museum -- Ackerman Hall

Sunday, February 1, 2026, 12 – 4pm EST

Before Spanish colonists introduced scissors to Central and South America, people wove fabric in one large piece rather than cutting and stitching it. But in the 20th century, the Guna people of Panamá began embracing cloth-cutting as a powerful new art form. Using layered fabrics, reverse applique, and intricate geometric designs, Guna women created dulemolas—vibrant rectangular panels that form the front and back of traditional blouses. These panels often feature stylized animals or symbolic patterns that reflect their cultural resilience. 

Come learn about this unique textile tradition and create your own one-of-a-kind dulemola or “mola” using different fabrics! 

Sunday FUNday is a free drop-in program for all families and includes admission to the museum. Supplies available on a first come, first served basis. 

Emory Cinematheque

The Emory Cinematheque, a series of professional film screenings offered by the Department of Film and Media and Emory College of Arts and Sciences, is pleased to present “Matthew H. Bernstein: Farewell Favorites” on the occasion of Bernstein’s 2026 retirement from Emory after working in the Film and Media Department for 37 years.

White Hall 208 | 301 Dowman Dr

Free event and open to the public

Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 7:30pm EST

Nothing but a Man

Directed by Michael Roemer, 1964 | 95 min.

Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 7:30pm EST

Ashes and Diamonds

Directed by Andzrej Wajda, 1958 | 103 min.

Wednesday, February 18, 2026, 7:30pm EST

The Lives of Others

Directed by Florian Hencken von Donnersmarck, 2006 | 137 min.

Screening introduced by Dr. Caroline Schaumann, Professor of German Studies.

Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 7:30pm EST

The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance

Directed by John Ford, 1962 | 123 min.

Emory Jazz Fest 2026: Lecture/Demonstration with Denise Thimes, vocalist

Schwartz Center for Performing Arts: Emerson Concert Hall | 1700 North Decatur Rd.

Thursday, February 5, 2026, 2:30pm EST

Free Event | No Tickets Required

On February 5–7, Jazz vocalist Denise Thimes headlines Emory Jazz Fest 2026.

The annual three-day festival brings world-class jazz to the community with artist demonstrations, a jazz clinic, and concerts featuring the Gary Motley Quartet with guitarist Rod Harris Jr., bassist Kenny Davis, percussionist Samuel Jewell, Emory Big Band, and vocalist Denise Thimes.

Known for a “distinct style that delights audiences with a mixture of smooth, mellow tones and rich bluesy‐ness” (Exodus to Jazz), Denise Thimes has performed with such jazz notables as Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, the late jazz trumpeter Clark Terry, Dr. Billy Taylor, Earl May, Benny Powell, and James Moody. She has also graced the stage with the likes of Houston Person, Jimmy and Tootie Heath, Bobby McFerrin, and Bucky Pizzarelli. She toured Paris with David Sanborn and was hand-picked by the Queen of Soul—Aretha Franklin—to perform in 2015 for her 72nd birthday celebration.

Emory Jazz Fest 2026 Schedule of Events (Events take place in Emerson Concert Hall, unless otherwise listed):

The free lecture/demonstration is led by acclaimed vocalist Denise Thimes with Gary Motely, piano; Rod Harris Jr, guitar; Kenny Davis, bass; and Samuel Jewell, drums.

Thursday, Feb. 5 at 2:30 p.m., Lecture/Demonstration with Denise Thimes, vocalist; Free—No tickets required

Friday, Feb. 6 at 8 p.m., Denise Thimes and the Gary Motley Quartet; Tickets $10–30

Saturday, Feb. 7 at 11:30 a.m., Rhythm Section Jazz Clinic; Tharp Rehearsal Hall; Free—No tickets required

Saturday, Feb. 7 at 8 p.m., Emory Big Band under the direction of Gary Motley with bassist Kenny Davis and percussionist Samuel Jewell; Free—Tickets required

Recommended parking for Schwartz Center events is the Fishburne Parking Deck (free for events after 6 p.m. and on weekends).

Additional Emory Visitor Parking Information Here

Naomi Molnar: Memory of a Larger Mind -- Artist's Talk and Poetry Reading

Callaway Room S420 | 537 Kilgo Circle, Atlanta, GA 30322

Monday, February 9, 2026, 2:30 – 8:30pm EST

Naomi Molnar: Memory of a Larger Mind

Artist’s talk: February 9, 2026, 2:30pm Callaway S420

Poetry reading: February 9, 2026, 6:30pm Callaway S420

Daniela Naomi Molnar is a poet and artist who creates with color, water, language, and place. "Memory of a Larger Mind” is an ongoing interdisciplinary project that metabolizes memories of genocide and ecocide, transforming difficult memories from violence to love, desecration to beauty. Globally dispersed and multimodal, the project consists of paintings, sculptures, installations, community events, and three books.

At 2:30pm, Molnar will discuss her forthcoming museum retrospective, “Memory of a Larger Mind,” which will open at the Oregon Jewish Museum in Portland in 2027. Molnar forages stones, flowers, shells, and wildlife bones from specific sites—former concentration camps, previously glaciated spots, abandoned mines—which she then transforms to pigments. These pigments in turn form palettes with which Molnar explores deep time, intergenerational memory, and the renewal of place.

At 6:30pm, Molnar will read from her recent book PROTOCOLS: An Erasure (Ayin Press, 2025), shortlisted for the 2025 National Jewish Book Awards. PROTOCOLS: An Erasure transforms the world’s most influential antisemitic document, The Protocols of the Elders of Zion, into an erasure poem exploring questions of power, history, and language. By redacting words from the original document, the book-length poem breathes space into a text dense with hatred, excavating new meanings and questions. Accompanying the poem, a lyric essay excavates Molnar's deep personal connection to the source text, weaving together personal and collective history by traversing former concentration camps, immigrant communities in New York City, and remote desert wildernesses.

Miscellaneous Monthly: Rose Library's Open House Series - Music, Dance and Theater

Rose Library, 10th floor of Woodruff Library Building

Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 1 – 3pm EST

Have you ever wanted to see items from Rose Library's collections but not known how? Or maybe you don't even know what you'd like to see, just that you would like to see something cool and old!

If this describes you, you're in luck! This Spring, Rose Library is continuing "Miscellaneous Monthly", our monthly open house series. Every third Tuesday of the month, you can stop by the 10th floor of Woodruff Library between 1pm and 3pm to view a selection of archival items. No appointment needed! Each month will have a different theme, so be sure to come by every month to see it all! Join us on February 17th to (metaphorically) step on stage and view archival materials related to music, dance, and theater!

This open house is free and open to the public. For our non-Emory visitors, the closest paid parking is in the Fishburne Parking Deck with access from Fishburne Drive (not North Decatur Rd). For more information about parking, please visit the Emory Transportation website: transportation.emory.edu…

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

The inviting entryway viewed in the last issue can be found at the Miller-Ward Alumni House, 815 Houston Mill Road.

The "Inman Gate" honors alumni John S. Inman Jr. and his sons, John S. Inman III and Mark A. Inman. The gate itself is located to the left of the Miller-Ward building facing Houston Mill. 

Upon entering the gate, if you walk to your left, it leads to the beautiful Houston Mill House and Redmond Garden. On the right, you will find a courtyard that takes you to the Miller-Ward building.

Our next exploration leads us to an old place with brand new look. This particular building is probably one of the most-used places on campus (besides the hospital), visited by students, faculty, staff and visitors daily.



Where will you find this on the Emory campus?

Emory University Emeritus College

The Luce Center

825 Houston Mill Road NE Room 206

Atlanta, GA 30329

http://www.emory.edu/emeritus

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