Newsletter Volume 12 Issue 8 - March 2026 | | |
Lunch Colloquium -- HobbyFest
Monday, March 16, 2026
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HobbyFest
MONDAY, March 16, 2026
The Luce Center
825 Houston Mill Road -- Room 130
11:30am-1:00pm
We have a few Emeritus members ready to share their hobbies with you. Please join us if you are looking for ideas or simply want to see what other people are doing for fun.
Here's a hint of what to expect:
Alan and Annie Abramowitz -- Old Irish Music
Jeffrey Licthman -- Photo Fun with AI
Todd Preuss -- Contra Dancing
Bob Harbort -- Flower Arrangements
Linda Grabbe -- Water Color Painting
Roger Rochat -- Building a Butterfly Garden
Selden Deemer -- Calligraphy
Mike Kutner -- Coin Collecting
Ron Gould -- Coin Collecting
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Emeritus College Sheth Lecture with Justice Leah Ward Sears
Monday, March 30, 2026
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Emeritus College Sheth Lecture
with
Justice Leah Ward Sears
Interim President of Emory University
Monday, March 30, 2026
The Luce Center
825 Houston Mill Road -- Room 130
11:30am-1:00pm
“Beyond the Rule of Law: Cultivating Civic Virtue in a Divided Nation”
Justice Leah Ward Sears began serving as Emory University’s interim president on September 1, 2025, bringing to the role a deep love for the university and a connection spanning nearly half a century. A proud alumna of Emory School of Law, she first arrived on campus in 1977 as a law student. Since that time, her relationship with Emory has been one of steadfast service and devotion - first as a student, later as an adjunct professor at the law school, and for the past 15 years as a member of the Emory Board of Trustees.
For the Sheth Distinguished Lecture, Justice Sears will reflect on her own extraordinary moment of professional and personal transition - from wielding a courtroom gavel to carrying an academic mace. Through this lens, she will offer her perspective on leadership, community, and our shared responsibility to aspire beyond the letter of the law in cultivating civic virtue.
Justice Sears (LLM, University of Virginia; JD, Emory University; BA, Cornell University) is the recipient of some of the legal profession’s most prestigious honors, including the American Bar Association’s Margaret Brent Award and The Daily Report’s Lifetime Achievement Award. In 2020, USA Today named her one of ten “Georgia Women of the Century,” and she was previously recognized among the Fastcase 50 for her visionary contributions to the law. She is also a recipient of the Emory Medal, the university’s highest alumni honor.
About Justice Leah Ward Sears:
Justice Leah Ward Sears began serving as Emory’s interim president on September 1, 2025, bringing to the role a deep love for the university and a connection that spans nearly half a century. A proud alumna of Emory’s School of Law, she first arrived on campus in 1977 as a law student. Since then, her relationship with Emory has been one of continual service and devotion, first as a student, later as an adjunct professor at the law school, and, for the past 15 years, as a member of the Emory Board of Trustees.
Her professional life has been nothing short of trailblazing. In 1982, she was appointed to the City Court of Atlanta by Mayor Andrew Young. Just three years later, she made history as the first African American woman to serve as a superior court judge in Georgia. Her distinguished service continued with her 1992 appointment to the Supreme Court of Georgia by Governor Zell Miller, the first woman to hold that position. Over the course of 17 years on the state’s highest court, including four as chief justice, Justice Sears earned a reputation for her steady leadership, her integrity, and her unwavering commitment to justice.
Her accomplishments have been recognized far and wide. She has been awarded honorary degrees from institutions across Georgia and beyond, including Spelman College, Morehouse College, Clark Atlanta University, Piedmont College, LaGrange College, Savannah State University, and John Marshall Law School. She is also a recipient of some of the legal profession’s most prestigious honors: the American Bar Association’s Margaret Brent Award, the Daily Report’s Lifetime Achievement Award, and the Emory Medal, the university’s highest alumni honor. In 2020, USA Today named her one of ten “Georgia Women of the Century,” and earlier, she was recognized among the “Fastcase 50” for her visionary contributions to the law.
Justice Sears’ life and career have been defined by firsts, by courage, and by an enduring devotion to both the law and the community she serves. Now, as she leads Emory through this transitional chapter, she brings that same devotion home to the institution that helped shape her extraordinary journey.
*The Emeritus College Sheth Lectures are made possible by a generous donation from Dr. Jagdish and Mrs. Madhu Sheth
| | Athens Pizza Meet / Greet / Eat! | | |
Saturday, March 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!
| | | Call for ECAS Heilbrun Distinguished Emeritus Fellowship Award | | |
ECAS Heilbrun Distinguished Emeritus Fellows: Applications Open
This marks the 26th year of competition for the Heilbrun Distinguished Emeritus Fellowship. The program supports two fellowships for ECAS emeritus faculty in the amount of $10,000 each for the 2026-2027 academic year. Any faculty from Emory College of Arts & Sciences who have not previously received this award and have achieved emeritus status on or before September 1, 2025 are eligible to apply.
The criteria for selection include:
• The relationship of the proposed project to the candidate's previous research.
• The feasibility of completing the project within the term of the fellowship.
• The pertinence of the research to resources available at Emory.
• The overall value of the research to the applicant's field or discipline.
Fellowship recipients will be asked to agree to the following conditions:
• submission of a written report to the Committee upon completion of the Fellowship
• formal acknowledgment of Fellowship support in any published work that results
• attendance at receptions and social gatherings sponsored by the Committee
• compliance with Emory research compliance and travel-related policies when using Heilbrun funds
Application details:
• detailed description of the planned research project to be undertaken during the term of the fellowship
• budget detail of the research expenses
• curriculum vita that includes activities undertaken since gaining emeritus status
Applications should be sent to the email account Dean_of_Faculty@emory.edu with “Heilbrun Fellowship” in the subject line and be received by April 1, 2026.
| | REMINDER: 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
| | REMINDER: “Applications due April 1 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
| | University Senate and Faculty Council News | | |
Emory University Faculty Council: Meeting Minutes - January 20, 2026
I. Provost’s Report and Q&A
Badia Ahad, Emory University Provost and EVP of Academic Affairs, provided a comprehensive update on leadership transitions and strategic initiatives.
• Academic Leadership Searches:
◦ Recruitment Phase: Searches for the School of Nursing and Candler School are currently in the recruitment phase.
◦ Kick-Offs: Campus Life is initiating a "Search Kick-Off" this week featuring listening sessions.
◦ Search Committees: Emory College and the Business School have established search committees and are currently vetting search firms.
◦ Oxford College: A meeting with the Oxford community is scheduled for next week.
• Leadership Appointments:
◦ VP of Faculty Affairs: Currently in the application review stage.
◦ Senior VP of Academic Affairs: Filled by Dr. Pearl Dowe (effective Jan 1).
◦ Senior VP of Research: Filled by Dr. Adam Marcus (effective Jan 14).
II. Finance Academy
A new initiative, the Finance Academy, was introduced to begin next fall. It will be led by Pim Thukral (CFO) and Melanie Lawrence (Senior Vice Provost for Academic Finance and Operations). The program is structured into two primary modules:
1. Session 1 (Fall): Understanding the Fundamentals – focusing on Emory’s financial model and revenue streams (tuition, research, endowment, and clinical operations).
2. Session 2 (Spring): Strategic Finance and Planning – covering long-term forecasting, enrollment impact, faculty compensation structures, and budget adjustment scenarios.
IV. Committee Reports
• Emory Tenure and Promotion Advisory Committee (TPAC): James Morey (Chair of TPAC) provided updates on the committee’s recent activities and review processes.
• Faculty Counselors Update: Noëlle McAfee discussed the nomination process for Faculty Counselors.
• Distinguished Faculty Lecturer: Jodie Guest (Chair-elect) presented the nomination process for the upcoming Distinguished Faculty Lecturer cycle.
Emory Senate Notes - January 27, 2026
The meeting was presided over by Senate President Noëlle McAfee. The agenda included the following key segments:
• Opening Remarks: A call for nominations for the next year’s Senate Officers and the consent agenda for November and December minutes.
• Human Resources Presentation: Updates on fringe benefits by Kevin Moody, Senior VP and Chief HR Officer.
• CLC Survey Results: Findings from the Campus Life Committee DEI Community Survey presented by Jehu Hanciles.
• Committee Reports: Reports from the Committee on the Prevention of Sexual Violence (Anna Espinosa) and the Committee on Environment (Michael Martin).
• Honorary Degrees: Presentation of candidates by Michael Lee Owens.
• Executive Session: Closed session followed by adjournment at 5:00 PM.
Human Resources: Fringe Benefits Proposals
HR outlined several recommendations aimed at improving employee support systems (which had been previously recommended to HR by an Emory Senate resolution):
Childcare Initiatives
• Parental Leave: Proposal to extend paid leave from 6 to 12 weeks, with further impact analysis needed for school-level expenses. Under consideration.
• On-Site Care: Results of a feasibility study (2024–2025) and notice of a new Clifton School location on Sheridan Road coming soon.
• Infrastructure: Implementation of a sliding-scale childcare subsidy and adding 0.5 FTE to benefits staff.
Tuition and Courtesy Scholarships
• Educational Credits: Increase employee benefits from five to six credit hours., under consideration. Note: HR states that only the first $5250 of tuition benefit is tax free under current federal regulations. The Emory tax free amount is to keep pace with Federal regulations.
• Vesting: Accelerate vesting for Emory attendance benefits by reducing the wait from 10 years to 8 years. This is under consideration.
• Portability & Dual-Support: Creation of portable scholarships at 50% of Emory tuition value and recognition of additive benefits for dual-employee households. HR said that this was not likely in the near future.
CLC DEI Community Survey Findings
The Campus Life Committee presented data regarding the impact of potential DEI program changes.
Participation & Demographics
• Metrics: 3,592 participants took part, representing a 12% overall response rate and a 97% completion rate.
• Self-Identification: Included 2,158 females (62%), 1,134 males (33%), 642 racial/ethnic minorities, and 542 LGBTQ+ members.
Several key takeaways:
• 1) Unpopularity of Decision: The decision to discontinue DEI was deeply unpopular within the Emory community, due to both its impact and how it was implemented, although a minority of views questioned its metrics.
• 2) Negative Impact: A substantial segment of the community (71%) believes the decision negatively impacts "community trust," "belonging and inclusion," and "wellbeing".
• 3) Support for DEI: A clear majority (76%) wants Emory to maintain support for DEI. The reinstatement or restoration of DEI functions is considered a major institutional priority moving forward, with recommendations for pay equity, transparency, and rebuilding trust.
Committee on Environment (COE) Update
The COE outlined ongoing sustainability and land management efforts:
• Lullwater Management: Implementation of a student worker program to remove invasive species and gathering usage data.
• Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Engagement with the Public Service Commission regarding energy use.
• Sustainable Design: Over 20% of building space (nearly 4 million sq ft) now meets LEED Silver standards.
• Policies: Reviewing tree removal policies and the Piedmont Project Application (deadline Feb 18th).
| | MedShare Volunteer Opportunity | | |
If you’d like to join this group, we are volunteering the second Thursday afternoon of each month. Upcoming sessions: March 12, and April 9, 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.
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Ann E. Rogers
Professor Emerita of Nursing
Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing
Ann was featured in the current issue of the Emory Health Digest in an article titled 4 Qs: Exercise to Sleep Better.
To read the article please click here.
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John K. Spitznagel
Professor Emeritus of Microbiology
John Keith Spitznagel, M.D. passed away peacefully on January 14, 2026, in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, surrounded by his family. He was 102 years old.
John was born on April 11, 1923, in Peoria, Illinois, and raised in Indianapolis, where he graduated from Shortridge High School. He received his undergraduate degree from Columbia University, in 1943, and MD degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, in 1946. He completed his internship at the Johns Hopkins Hospital and his residency at the Barnes Hospital of Washington University. He spent a year as a Visiting Investigator at the Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research in New York.
He served in several positions in the Army, including as an instructor in basic sciences at Walter Reed Hospital, as the Assistant Chief of Medicine in the 114 Field Hospital in Kyushu, Japan, and as the Chief of Medicine at the U.S. Army Hospital, Fort Bragg, NC, rising to the rank of Lt. Colonel.
In 1957, John joined the University of North Carolina Medical School, Chapel Hill, NC, in the departments of Internal Medicine and Bacteriology, rising to the rank of Professor. During that time, he treated patients, instructed medical students and resident physicians, and conducted laboratory research funded by the National Institute of Health. John became internationally known for his research on the mechanisms used by white blood cells to combat bacterial infections.
In 1979, John joined Emory University as the Chair of Microbiology and Immunology. John retired from Emory in 1999 as Professor Emeritus. He is honored with the Spitznagel Annual Seminar on Host defense, given by an internationally known investigator. Throughout his career, John was the recipient of multiple honors, served on medical research review committees, published over 275 research reports, and been an editor of multiple medical journals.
John married Anne Moulton Sirch in 1947. John was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, and a generous mentor to his extended family, welcoming spouses and grandchildren fully into the family circle. He and Anne hosted frequent, joyful gatherings at their retirement home in Jasper, Georgia, creating a warm and enduring center for their family. John was an avid reader, traveler, fly-fisherman, hiker, and flutist. He and Anne were founding members of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Family in Jasper.
After retiring and moving to Jasper, John joined with other medical professionals in the community and members of their church to found the Good Samaritan Health and Wellness Center. This volunteer-run clinic has been instrumental in improving the quality of life for the area's uninsured, treating thousands of people for ailments that would otherwise go untreated and lead to advanced disease. Today, 24 years after its founding in 2002, The Good Samaritan Health and Wellness Center is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) continuing its mission "to provide quality, compassionate, and complete healthcare for all in an atmosphere of dignity and respect."
John was predeceased by his wife, Anne, in 2012; and is survived by his five children, John Spitznagel Jr. (Susie), Jean Hetherington (Seth), Margaret Harkness (Donald), Elizabeth Kopin (Alan), and Paul Spitznagel (Kim); 14 grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.
In memory of John Keith Spitznagel, donations can be made to the Good Samaritan Health and Wellness Center, 175 Samaritan Drive, Jasper, GA 30143.
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/atlanta/name/john-sptiznagel-obituary?id=60679382
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Aziz Samadi
Professor Emeritus of International Health
With deep sorrow and profound gratitude for a life well lived, we announce the passing of our beloved father, Dr. Aziz Rahman Samadi, on January 31, 2026.
Dr. Samadi was a devoted grandfather, father, husband, brother, pediatrician, educator, and humanitarian whose life’s work was guided by compassion, humility, and an unwavering commitment to children’s health and education. Throughout his career, he treated every child with dignity and warmth, believing deeply that caring for the most vulnerable was both a moral duty and a path toward a better future. His generosity of spirit and quiet dedication left a lasting impact on countless families, students, and colleagues around the world.
Born in 1929 in Kabul, Afghanistan, Dr. Samadi earned his medical degree from Kabul University, where he later joined the academic faculty and served as Head of the Department of Pediatrics in the Faculty of Medicine. Committed to lifelong learning and global service, he pursued advanced training at the American University of Beirut and the University of London. His professional journey took him across Afghanistan, Africa, India, and Bangladesh, where he worked tirelessly to advance pediatric care and public health.
In the early 1980s, Dr. Samadi immigrated to the United States, where he joined Emory University as a Professor and served as a consultant to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). He was honored to serve twice as an advisor to the World Health Organization (WHO), contributing his expertise on the international stage with humility and purpose. As Emeritus Professor at Emory University, he remained a respected mentor and scholar, admired for both his intellect and his kindness.
Dr. Samadi will be profoundly missed by his family, friends, former patients, students, and all who had the privilege of knowing him.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Nazifa Rasoul Samadi, whose partnership and support were central to his life and work.
He is survived by his children: Daoud Samadi (Elvie); Nahied Samadi Amani (Farouq); Bilquis Samadi Boykin (Adam); Nilofar Samadi Callan; and Ali Samadi (Oxford ’98, GBS ’00) (Ana). He is also survived by his siblings: brothers Dr. Saif Rahman Samady, Dr. Obaid Samady, and Sana Samady, and sisters Soraya Samady, Homaira Samady Popal and Mariam Samady Karim.
Dr. Aziz Rahman Samadi’s life was defined by service, compassion, and an enduring belief in humanity. His legacy lives on in the many lives he healed, taught, and inspired.
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Howard Rollins
Professor Emeritus of Psychology
Howard Alonzo Rollins Jr. passed away peacefully in Atlanta on February 2, 2026, surrounded by his loving sons and compassionate caregivers. He was 83 years old.
Howard was born in 1942 in Shelby, NC to parents Howard Sr. and June Blanton Rollins. He graduated Cum Laude from Wake Forest University, where he was recognized as a member of Phi Beta Kappa, one of the most prestigious of college academic honors societies. Not wanting to follow in his father's footsteps in the business world, he charted his own path and earned a PhD in psychology from UCLA. While in Los Angeles, he met the love of his life, Maureen, his wife of 53 years. In 1967, they settled in Atlanta, building an incredible set of lifelong friends and where Howard spent more than 45 years affiliated with both Emory University and Georgia Tech.
At Emory, he served in multiple capacities, including Chair of the Psychology Department and as an Associate Dean of Emory College. During his Emory tenure, he served on several boards, including the Emory Federal Credit Union and the Board of Visitors for Wake Forest University. It was twenty years into his career before he acted on his true passion - establishing and leading Emory's Center for International Programs Abroad (CIPA), now Emory Abroad. His efforts forever changed the curriculum and learning model for undergraduate education at Emory and beyond. In recognition of his cutting edge achievements in those efforts, he was the recipient of the 2001 Creekmore Award for Internationalization.
So deep was his belief in enhancing global interconnectedness and the associated impact on learning, that after Emeritus retirement from Emory, he was recruited to build a similar program at Georgia Tech. There, he served as Associate Vice Provost of International Programs. Today, almost half of undergraduate students at these two prestigious institutions study abroad as part of over 100+ programs across many disciplines in over 50 countries around the world. Tens of thousands of students have benefited from the programs he created, and the numbers continue to grow. Maureen and Howard loved to travel and built a life around these adventures, bringing smiles to friends and family alike with entertaining anecdotes from each experience. They made lifelong friends living in London on two separate occasions, and traveled extensively with family throughout Europe, Canada, and Asia. Their favorite place was the valley of Grindelwald, a beautiful village in the heart of the Swiss Alps, and a close second was Lac Nuage (Lake of the Clouds), their home in Highlands, North Carolina. In his spare time, he loved to go on long walks in the clear, fresh air of the mountains. He loved a wide variety of music from various points in his life, whether beach music on the Myrtle Beach Grand Strand, the Beatles on 8-Track, ELO on an LP, or Coldplay on CD. He and Maureen enjoyed membership at Druid Hills Golf Club, where they were avid tennis players.
He was intelligent, compassionate, thoughtful and wise, and he was a mentor for many of those near him. He was known for being extremely logical, with a keen ability to simplify complex matters. He was steadfast in his strong and non-negotiable ethics. Above all, he was remarkably humble, rarely talking about his many lifelong achievements and the lives he positively impacted along the way.
Most importantly, he was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He loved to spend time with his four grandchildren, attending sporting events, playing games and watching movies. He will be dearly missed. Howard was preceded in death by his wife, Maureen, and is survived by his son, John Douglas Rollins and wife Mandy; son Todd Howard Rollins and wife Shirley; and grandchildren Ashton, Parker, Ansley and Piper.
The family would like to offer our deepest and heartfelt appreciation to the staff and friends from The Orchard Brookhaven and his caregivers for their compassionate love and support for Howard over the past 6 years.
A Celebration of Life was held in the Little Chapel at Glenn Memorial United Methodist Church in Atlanta at 4:00pm on February 28, where he and his wife were members for over 40 years.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Howard's memory to help Emory students experience global education.
https://www.asturner.com/obituaries/howard-rollins
| | Some Upcoming Events at Emory and Elsewhere in March 2026 | | |
Sunday FUNday: Coin Creators
Michael C. Carlos Museum -- Ackerman Hall
Sunday, March1, 2026, 12 – 4pm EST
Did you know coins have been around since the first millennium BCE? They’re more than just currency—they tell us about royals and emperors, languages, beliefs, and the economy of the time. The Carlos Museum has more than 800 coins from across the globe in its collection. Explore some of these coins in the galleries, then design and sculpt your own unique coins using Sculpey clay. What values, people, or ideas will you choose to commemorate?
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.
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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, March 4, 2026, 7:30pm EST
Notorious
Directed by Alfred Hitchcock, 1946| 102min.
Wednesday, March 18, 2026, 7:30pm EST
The Third Man
Directed by Carol Reed, 1949| 104 min.
Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 7:30pm EST
High and Low
Directed by Akira Kurosawa, 1963| 143min.
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Miscellaneous Monthly: Rose Library's Open House Series - Irish History
Rose Library, 10th floor of Woodruff Library building
Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 1 – 3pm EDT
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 March 17th for our St. Patrick's Day edition of Miscellaneous Monthly! We'll have archival materials on view related to Irish History. Don't forget to wear green (or your favorite authentic Irish wool cable knit sweater)!
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Atlanta Women's Chorus
We Shake, We Shine!
Saturday, March 21, 2026 -- 2:00-9:00pm
Druid Hills Presbyterian Church
A powerful musical journey from struggle to triumph, We Shake, We Shine! celebrates the legacy of the women's suffrage movement and the ongoing fight for justice and equality. Originally planned to honor the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, this long-awaited concert by the Atlanta Women's Chorus blends historic reflection with urgent relevance.
Anchored by Joan Szymko's stirring "Lifting as We Climb," and featuring songs like "Quiet," "You Don't Own Me," and "Beautiful Noise," the program uplifts the voices of those who've fought--and continue to fight--for freedom, dignity, and recognition. It is both a tribute and a call to action: bold, resonant, and unmissable.
For more information and tickets, please click here.
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Candler Concert Series: An Evening with Itzhak Perlman
Schwartz Center for Performing Arts: Emerson Concert Hall | 1700 N. Decatur Road
Thursday, March 26, 2026, 8pm EDT
2025–2026 Candler Concert Series
$110 | Emory Students $10 (Student ID required for entry)
*Limited tickets may be available by calling the Box Office at 404.727.5050.
Itzhak Perlman enjoys superstar status rarely afforded a classical musician. Beloved for his talent, charm, and humanitarian efforts, he is treasured by audiences throughout the world
Celebrate Itzhak Perlman's 80th birthday season and discover more about the legendary “man behind the music” at An Evening with Itzhak Perlman. This multimedia program, curated by Tony Award-winning director Dan Sullivan and produced by Elliott Forrest, interweaves storytelling by Perlman alongside personal photos, clips pulled from the Grammy-nominated Itzhak documentary, and music-making with Perlman’s longtime pianist and friend, Rohan DeSilva.
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
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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
| | Exploring the Campus with Dianne | |
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In February we visited a new old place -- Cox Hall Market, located at the center of the main campus in the lower level of Cox Hall. As mentioned, this spot is one of the most-used places on campus. It has been renovated inside and outside and offers students, faculty, staff and visitors many options for food and a nice space to mingle, study, or simply enjoy people-watching on campus.
To view a great article from the Emory News Center (and view more photos) on the newly renovated market, please click here.
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Let's next look at another busy place on campus. Similar to our exploration above, this place is also visited by students, faculty, staff and visitors but for an entirely different reason than Cox Hall Market. This spot has lots of information, interesting exhibits and many areas to sit and relax....such as the comfy chairs below.
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Where will you find these on the Emory campus?
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