Finding Connections: The Power of Literature

Remembering President Jimmy Carter with James T. Laney

James T. Laney, former president of Emory University, reflects on his close friendship with President Jimmy Carter and the founding of The Carter Center at Emory. He shares memories of their work to establish the center, Carter’s inspiring leadership, and the lasting impact of Carter’s lectures and Town Halls on the Emory community. Laney also offers unique insights from his time as the U.S. Ambassador to South Korea and discusses Carter’s humanitarian legacy. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Remembering President Jimmy Carter with Terry Adamson

In this special podcast, Terry Adamson 68C 73L shares stories from his lifelong friendship with President Jimmy Carter. As a key figure in founding The Carter Center, Adamson reflects on its inception, partnership with Emory, and mission to advance human rights, global health, and democracy, calling it “a fulfillment of things he started as president.” He also pays tribute to Rosalynn Carter’s pioneering work in mental health and women’s rights, celebrating her profound and lasting influence. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Opening Doors: The Power of Art

Libraries and museums don’t just preserve history. Clint Fluker, Emory’s inaugural senior director of culture, community, and engagement for the Carlos Museum and Emory Libraries, wants them to highlight new ideas and create space for important conversations. With exhibitions celebrating 50 years of hip-hop and the groundbreaking work of Black comic book artists, Emory is changing how communities interact with and think about museums and libraries. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Finding Connections: The Power of Literature

Sarah Higinbotham, assistant professor of English at Emory’s Oxford College, examines concepts of justice and human rights in literature. Higinbotham encourages students to look at old works through a new lens, helping them make personal connections with text written centuries ago. She also believes studying literature is not solely for college students. Through her nonprofit, Common Good Atlanta, she shares her love for literature with incarcerated people. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Tiny Discoveries, Big Impact: The Power of Innovation

For Wilbur Lam, innovation in medicine is all about improving patient care. As associate dean of innovation at Emory School of Medicine, Lam sees great promise in microtechnology to understand, diagnose, and treat disease. At his research lab and at the bedside, he’s combining bioengineering and medicine with the goal of making disease detection and treatment easier, faster, and more effective. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.