YOUR SOURCE FOR UNIVERSITY N E W S AUGUST 2, 2010 / Vol. 62, No. 34 PROFILE DISCOVERY PEOPLE: Across America by bike 3 “Many hands New online tool CAMPUS: Big changes in library 4 make light work,” separates the says Dee Sneed, shoppers from CAMPUS: Ouchless injections 6 who’s not afraid the browsers. FORUM: Culture of haves, have-nots 7 to get hers dirty. Page 6 Page 2 EVENTS: Theater season preview 8 Expanding Twin exhibits trace an Islamic art the wireless campus By PAUL PETERSEN The driving force in today’s IT is mobility. Every new laptop, handheld device, and smartphone stresses the flexibility of completely wireless connectivity. In response to this communication evolution, This muhaqqaq script fragment (c. 1400) is one of the Islamic art treasures featured in the Carlos’ “Writing the Word of God” exhibit. University Technology Services (UTS) is in the midst of three significant improvements to Emory’s wireless experience: Emory Mobile, Next Gen Wireless and the Distributed Antenna System. Emory Mobile, a collection of smartphone apps, gives device-toting students, faculty, alumni, and campus visitors access to over 100 sources of data to enhance their Emory experience. UTS and the Office of Communications and Marketing partnered to develop Emory Mobile, which allows users to navigate campus maps, browse news and events, search campus contacts, follow Emory Eagles sports and more. The Emory Mobile platform has been established to provide a common mobile space for future apps to be developed. These Turkish calligraphy examples (c. 1850-1900) will be on This pen box (c. 1850) will also be featured in “Traces of the While many data sources on view at the Carlos exhibit “Traces of the Calligrapher.” Calligrapher: Islamic Calligraphy in Practice, c. 1600-1900.” campus can be included in one of the existing apps, having a By PRIyanKA SINHA These complementary exhibi- makers, gold beaters, illumina- phy from A to Z,” says Vincent standardized platform allows tions — on view through Dec. tors, bookbinders and metal- J. Cornell, Asa Griggs Candler for seamless growth and At the Carlos Museum, prep- 5 — examine the artistry of cal- workers, to name a few. Professor of Middle East and expansion. arations are under way to pres- ligraphy, folios from the Qur’an, “Traces of the Calligrapher” Islamic Studies. “Visitors will Emory Mobile is scheduled ent two exhibitions on Islamic and the tools used to create maps the practice of the callig- not only be able to observe the to be available in the Apple calligraphy and the Qur’an. these works of art, while explor- rapher from the 17th through range of calligraphic styles App Store late this month. “Atlanta has not experi- ing the social significance asso- the 19th centuries, both through from the west and the east BlackBerry and wireless enced Islamic art on this scale ciated with calligraphy. examples of calligraphy, as well of the Muslim world, but also application protocol (WAP) for almost 20 years, not since “For Muslims, the writing of as through tools of the trade. learn how the art itself is an versions should also be available the Carlos Museum mounted God’s words, the Qur’an, is an “Writing the Word of God” integral part of the material soon thereafter. Stay tuned for ‘Islamic Art and Patronage: act of worship in which devo- is devoted to key developments culture of Islam.” formal launch announcements. Treasures from the Kuwait tion and beauty join in praise in Islamic scripts of distinct “The exhibitions are just in Next Gen Wireless, which Museum’ in 1991,” notes Carlos of God,” notes Gordon Newby, cultural areas, spanning from time for Ramadan,” observes features the installation of the Director Bonnie Speed. professor of Middle Eastern and Spain and North Africa to Isam Vaid, executive director latest in wireless access point “Traces of the Calligrapher: South Asian Studies. greater Iran from the 7th to of the Association of Emory technology, is UTS’s response Islamic Calligraphy in Practice, The exhibitions are com- the 15th centuries. Muslim Alumni. to the increased on-campus c. 1600–1900” and “Writing posed of approximately 150 “The two exhibitions provide demand from laptops, iPads the Word of God: Calligraphy objects, revealing the skills of a unique opportunity to experi- and other handheld devices. and the Qur’an” open Aug. 28. artisans — calligraphers, paper ence the art of Islamic calligra- Please see ART page 8 Placed strategically around campus, these devices project Emory’s network signal into areas occupied by students, Breathe campaign to offer a fresh take on wellness Please see UTS page 4 By MARGIE FISHMAN ing on smoking cessation, deep The year-long Step UP eight-week tobacco cessa- breathing, regular exercise and Emory campaign will launch tion program offered by the Step UP Emory’s new proper sleep and nutrition. Aug. 4 with a Breathe Carnival American Lung Association. Breathe campaign promotes “There’s something for at Emory University Hospital, Led by a trained facilitator, Emory Report campus-wide healthy living — everyone,” says Eddie Gammill, from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The the group sessions explore the and offers tools for smokers to Step UP co-chair and Emory event will feature free sleep emotional triggers for smok- goes digital finally break the habit. wellness programs manager. screening surveys, lung func- ing, along with how to respond An exciting transfor- The latest in a series of “Promoting a culture of well- tion tests and yoga and mas- to cravings. Emory also offers mation is under way at Step UP Emory wellness pro- ness not only creates positive sage demonstrations. behavioral health resources Emory Report. See page 2 grams, the Breathe campaign outcomes for individuals but While there, smokers can for details. is designed to promote overall it creates models for others to learn about upcoming Freedom respiratory health by focus- follow.” From Smoking classes, a free Please see BREATHE page 5 EMORY REPORT AUGUST 2, 2010 2 People EDITOR’S NOTE EMORY PROFILE: Deitrich “Dee” Sneed This issue concludes Emory Report’s 2009-10 publication schedule. Publication will resume Aug. 23 with a special Readying campus for back to school back-to-school issue to keep you informed and prepared for a new academic year. Housing services director’s hands are always full, sometimes dirty Emory Report goes digital An exciting transformation is under way at Emory Report. We’re changing from a weekly print newspaper to a web-first publication. We believe it’s a more timely, effective and sustainable method to deliver the news that our readers value. Beginning this fall, Emory Report’s website will become the starting point for news — frequently updated with articles, videos and the same great content that filled our print pages. Emory Report will continue to keep you up-to-date on the latest University news and events with a weekly e-mail, enhanced with new features. Look for special print editions, strategically published throughout the year, to chronicle major events and milestones in the life of the University. This move from print to digital supports Emory’s commitment to sustainability, and will result in significant cost savings. It’s also a response to your comments in our recent Reader Survey, kay HINTON where 73 percent said you Dee Sneed is assistant director of building and residential services. prefer to read Emory Report online. By MARGIE FISHMAN recognizing her empathetic approach to Sunday for potluck dinners, and playing As always, we welcome management. Aware that the stressors of piano for Wesley Chapel United Methodist your comments, submissions When gunk, grime and the occasional home life can impact worker productivity, Church in Covington, where she grew up. and ideas! We hope you’ll find bodily fluid invade the areas where stu- Sneed helped her staff locate childcare, But these days she has her hands full many reasons to visit us often dents live and learn, Deitrich “Dee” Sneed set up doctors’ appointments and educated with a deadline looming to prepare all main at www.emory.edu/EMORY_ ’92C and her custodial staff put the gloves them about campus resources. campus residences for back to school by REPORT. on. “You see things in black and white and Aug. 8. Students generally are appreciative, As assistant director of building and the staff opened my eyes to shades of gray,” sending the staff thank-you notes and gift See you this fall, residential services in Campus Services, says Sneed, who serves on the campus-wide Kim Urquhart, editor cards during the holidays. Sneed is responsible for keeping more than WorkLife Advisory Group. [email protected] “I’m always amazed at what the students 50 Emory residence halls, classroom build- She assumed more responsibility when leave behind,” Sneed says, adding that cus- ings and fraternities and sororities, along her department merged with Building todians have found laptop computers and with all of Oxford’s facilities, spick-and- Services in 2007, adding academic and flat-screen televisions, which can turn the span. clinic buildings to her housing roster. During the summer, her staff can clean While on the job, Sneed met her hus- department into a lost-and-found. the same dorm room 10 times. The season band, Patrick, an assistant supervisor in Her biggest challenge was responding is her department’s busiest time, when the same department. With a 2-year-old to last year’s H1N1 “swine flu” outbreak on they are given a two-week window from daughter at home, the couple adopts a campus. Sneed outfitted her team with pro- EXECUTIVE EDITOR when the last students leave to when the tective suits, gloves and high-tech masks Nancy Seideman divide-and-conquer strategy to handle per- [email protected] first conference attendees arrive to wash sonal custodial chores.