In celebration of International Museum Day, Emory’s Michael C. Carlos Museum will be open free to the public on Tuesday, May 18th.  Here’s a snippet from the press release…

ATLANTA, MAY 3, 2010—The Michael C. Carlos Museum will offer free admission on May 18 as part of the Association of Art Museum Directors’ (AAMD) celebration of International Museum Day. Participation by AAMD member museums will focus attention on the important roles that art museums serve in their communities, further showcase their remarkable collections, and increase opportunities for audiences to engage with the many educational programs art museums offer.

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From the Agnes Scott Communication Office…

Gay Johnson McDougall enrolled at Agnes Scott College in 1965 as its first black student but transferred two years later.

“They [Agnes Scott] weren’t ready for me and I wasn’t ready for them,” McDougall said.

She returns to the college May 8 for its 121st Commencement when Agnes Scott will present McDougall with an honorary degree recognizing her distinguished career as a world-renowned attorney and advocate for international human rights. McDougall, the United Nations’ Independent Expert on Minority Issues, will deliver the charge to the approximately 200 graduates in the class of 2010.

More HERE.

Looks like Decatur is getting a new kids clothing store, according to the sign on the post below at Ponce (Ave) & Ponce (Place)!

Blue Caboose  – at 308 Ponce Place – will feature both new and “nearly new” clothing for your kids.  (Or someone else’s kid for that matter.)  The store is opening this Saturday, May 8th.

Lots more info on Blue Caboose’s website.

Emory Police have arrested two suspects after two robberies in four days on the “typically safe” Emory campus.

From WSB…

One incident happened at the Beta Theta Pi house and the other at the Phi Delta Theta house along Eagle Row.

Two people have been arrested in connection with the armed robbery at the Beta Theta Pi house, said Emory spokeswoman Nancy Seideman. Seideman said the suspects were not Emory students, but did not provide Channel 2 with their names.

In one incident, the armed robbers stole various items including computers, a cell phone and a digital camera. Emory police later recovered a BB gun left at the scene by the assailants.