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For Faculty and Staff of Emory University Tuesday, May 31, 2016

NUTRITION Better Choice initiative makes it easier for employees to pick healthy foods New labels on selected entrees and side items at campus dining facilities will help identify the "Better Choice" for healthy eating, thanks to a collaboration among Emory University, Emory Healthcare and Bon Appetit. Last week's Emory Farmers Market offered a taste of healthy menu items. BREAKTHROUGH Researchers discover how Zika infects the placenta Zika virus can infect and replicate in immune cells from the placenta without killing them, Emory scientists have discovered. The finding may explain how the virus can pass through the placenta of a pregnant woman, on its way to infect developing brain cells in her fetus. SCHOLARSHIP Anderson explores country's racial past, present in 'White Rage' In "White Rage: The Unspoken Truth of Our Racial Divide," Emory historian Carol Anderson examines how racism and racial prejudice have been infused in public policy in the United States. CARING Emory Healthcare Veterans Program celebrates opening of new intensive outpatient program Emory's Veterans Program is a comprehensive, two-week treatment that aims to reduce the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, while helping veterans re-engage in daily life and promoting physical and mental health and wellness. SPORTS Emory women's tennis wins NCAA Championship For the second time in the past three seasons and the seventh time in program history, the Emory University women's tennis team has captured the NCAA Division III National Championship. TEACHING History professor's influence to continue with namesake prize for undergraduate research As James Roark, Samuel Candler Dobbs Professor of American History, steps down after 33 years at Emory College, young alumni have endowed an award in his honor to fund student research. RESOURCES Emory Libraries debuts HistoryMakers Digital Archive database The HistoryMakers Digital Archive is one of Emory Libraries' newest licensed databases, offering access to hundreds of full-length oral-history video interviews with African Americans in a variety of fields. PROFILE Bowen leaves lasting impact as dean of Oxford College From academic innovation to new and renovated campus facilities, retiring Dean Stephen Bowen has led Emory's Oxford College through more than a decade of growth and change.

PHOTO GALLERY   Nursing Excellence Awards Banquet Emory honored nurses on May 22 with the Nursing Excellence Awards Banquet at the Emory Conference Center. See additional photos and find out more about the 67 winners from across Emory Healthcare.

Take Note   Register for free MARTA cards for 'Dump the Pump' Week Nominate faculty, staff and alumni for International Awards by June 17 Emory sophomore wins NCAA Division III Championship for 400 meter dash DARPA $6.4M contract supports malaria research aimed at enhancing resilience Goizueta's Keen to enter Army Ranger Hall of Fame Recent graduate wins national essay contest on advertising and society

Emory Insider   Summer swimming: Emory University and Emory Healthcare employees can purchase discounted memberships to the Student Activity and Academic Center, including the popular SAAC Aquatic Center. Individual, couple and family rates are available.

In The News   The price women leaders pay for assertiveness -- and how to minimize it May 30 |  Melissa J. Williams |  Wall Street Journal A sculptor of black heroes leaves a legacy May 26 |  Pellom McDaniels III |  New York Times Greece needs debt forgiveness, not relief May 25 |  Thomas More Smith |  Fortune

"In business, being liked can be just as critical to success as being respected. 'Difficult' people are unlikely to be invited to join projects, teams or boards. So, for women leaders, being disliked for being assertive can carry real career costs, not just social ones." Melissa J. Williams, Wall Street Journal, May 30, 2016

Featured Events   Four Keys to Healthy Eating Out Get tips for healthy, enjoyable dining away from home. Repeats June 7 at 12 p.m. and June 15 at 2 p.m. When: June 7, 10:00 a.m. Where: Online webinar Admission: Free Staibdance: Moat Dance explores themes of human migration. More performances June 3 at 9 p.m. and June 4 at 7 and 9 p.m. When: June 3, 7:00 p.m. Where: Performing Arts Studio Admission: $20 online; $15 students and seniors (at the door only) Under the Sea: A Percussive Adventure Concert benefits the School of Medicine PA Program Migrant Farm Worker Health Project. When: June 4, 3:00 p.m. Where: Woodruff Health Sciences Administration Building Auditorium Admission: Free; donations accepted

02 June Access to Health Information Resources in HINARI Countries When: June 2, 9:00 a.m. Where: Rollins School of Public Health, Room P45 Admission: Free   02 June WaterHub Tours When: June 2, 2:00 p.m. Where: WaterHub on Peavine Drive Admission: Free   02 June Emory Center for Ethics Clinical Ethics Seminar: "Are Free Cancer Screening Events Morally Good?" When: June 2, 4:00 p.m. Where: Center for Ethics, Room 162 Admission: Free   03 June Information Session: Master of Religion and Public Life degree When: June 3, 8:00 a.m. Where: Rita Anne Rollins Building, Room 517 Admission: Free   08 June Financial Wellness: Life Insurance 101 When: June 8, 1:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free   08 June Interactive Seminar: Buddhism Q&A with Berkeley and Dharma Realm Buddhist University Guests When: June 8, 6:00 p.m. Where: Cannon Chapel Basement Admission: Free   09 June Seminar: "Breakfast, Morning Eating and Obesity: Does When and How Much We Eat Matter?" When: June 9, 12:00 p.m. Where: Emory School of Medicine, Room 120 Admission: Free   09 June Starting an Exercise Program When: June 9, 12:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free   09 June Parenting Your Teen: Understanding Health Issues When: June 9, 1:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free   11 June Emory Percussion Symposium Evening Concert When: June 11, 7:00 p.m. Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emerson Concert Hall Admission: Free   14 June Learning and Organizational Development: Navigating Beyond Conflict When: June 14, 8:30 a.m. Where: 1599 Clifton Road, Room 1.432 Admission: $60   15 June Learning and Organizational Development: Civil Treatment for Employees When: June 15, 8:30 a.m. Where: 1599 Clifton Road, Room 1.432 Admission: $60   15 June No Easy Answers: Legal and Ethical Considerations for Caregivers When: June 15, 12:00 p.m. Where: Goizueta Business School, Room 201 Admission: Free   15 June Faculty Webinar: "Zika Virus in Brazil: Where Reproductive Rights and Disability Rights Collide" When: June 15, 12:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free   15 June Caregivers Network: Caring For a Loved One With Alzheimer's When: June 15, 1:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free   21 June Learning and Organizational Development: Developing Yourself and Others When: June 21, 8:30 a.m. Where: 1599 Clifton Road, Room 1.432 Admission: $60   21 June Fundamentals of Retirement Income Planning When: June 21, 12:00 p.m. Where: Claudia Nance Rollins Building, Room 1000 Admission: Free   21 June Raising a Child with Special Needs: Nutrition and Exercise When: June 21, 1:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free   22 June Meet Me @ The Tunnel Walking Group When: June 22, 12:00 p.m. Where: Emory University Hospital Tunnel Admission: Free   22 June Analytics Collaborative Meeting When: June 22, 1:00 p.m. Where: Emory University Hospital Auditorium Admission: Free   23 June Your Healthy Lifestyle: Keep Moving When: June 23, 1:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free   28 June Emory Farmers Market When: June 28, 11:00 a.m. Where: Cox Bridge Admission: Free   View the Full Emory Events Calendar

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