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For Faculty and Staff of Emory University Tuesday, June 14, 2016

COMMUNITY Emory gathers to remember victims of Orlando attack The Emory community filled Cannon Chapel on Tuesday to remember the victims of the attack at an Orlando LGBT bar, the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history. Learn how you can give and receive support. LEADERSHIP President Wagner honored with ethics chair, emeritus status, naming of first-year quad As Emory President James Wagner prepares to retire in August, the University is honoring his legacy in ways that will be visible to students and faculty for decades to come. RESEARCH NIH awards Emory $35.6 million grant for research aimed at HIV/AIDS vaccine and cure Emory is leading a research consortium that has been awarded a five-year, $35.6 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to develop new strategies for preventing and curing HIV/AIDS. INTERNATIONAL Trips to Cuba, Bosnia capture cultures in transition Through the Journeys of Reconciliation program, Emory students, staff, faculty and alumni explore causes of conflict and efforts to create peace in locations around the globe. HEALTH When miracle drugs stop working In the war against antibiotic resistance, scientists fear the bacteria are winning -- but not for long. As director of Emory's Antibiotic Resistance Center, David Weiss leads a multidisciplinary team that means to outpace wily bacteria. HUMAN RESOURCES Emory expands benefits to include paid parental leave The new policy offers three weeks of paid parental leave for University staff who experience a birth or adoption on or after June 1. PROFILE James Roland: Changing the world, one word at a time As a middle school student, James Roland found in debate a way to test his voice and discover himself. As senior director of civic and community engagement in Campus Life, he now creates those opportunities for others.

Take Note   Emory Police offer child safety seat inspections Summer workshops focus on support for caregivers Emory HIV expert Carlos del Rio addresses UNAIDS meeting Carlos Museum photo project invites community to 'Share Your Shrine' Denise McLaughlin receives national nurse-midwifery recognition Sunday morning lecture series features Candler School of Theology faculty, alumni Emory Healthcare garners Optum Center of Excellence designation for orthopaedics

Emory Insider   Where to get support: If you need support in the wake of the Orlando attack, contact the Faculty Staff Assistance Program. Counseling is just one of the many benefits available to Emory employees through FSAP, which offers programs and services designed to promote physical, emotional, social and occupational health.

In The News   The surprising link between the economy and narcissism June 12 |  Emily C. Bianchi |  Wall Street Journal Confederacy of whiners June 10 |  Michael Kang |  U.S. News & World Report Human organs grown in pigs may help transplant patients, scientists say June 9 |  Paul Root Wolpe |  CNN Muhammad Ali wasn't always 'The Greatest' at sponsorships June 8 |  Mike Lewis |  New York Times International students are worth more than their tuition fees June 8 |  Philip Wainwright |  Times Higher Education

"By sitting in class next to students from all around the world, other students will learn about how people from other countries and cultures view the issues they are studying. Similarly, by living in the same residence halls, they will learn about different attitudes and ways of living." Philip Wainwright, Times Higher Education, June 8, 2016

Featured Events   Four Keys to Healthy Eating Out Get tips for healthy, enjoyable dining away from home. When: June 15, 2:00 p.m. Where: Online webinar Admission: Free Dive In Movie at the SAAC Enjoy a screening of "Inside Out" from your seat in or around the SAAC pool. When: June 17, 8:45 p.m. Where: Student Activity and Academic Center Admission: $5 per member family; non-members also pay guest fees Meet Me @ The Tunnel Walking Group Beat the heat and take a walk with co-workers; meets Wednesdays at noon through Aug. 3. When: June 22, 12:00 p.m. Where: Emory University Hospital Tunnel Admission: Free

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 Motivated Men: Men's Health Webinar When: June 15, 10:00 a.m. Where: Online 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 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 Caregivers Network: Caring for a Loved One With Alzheimer's When: June 15, 1:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free   16 June Advancing Aortic Treatment: Bringing New Technology to Current Practice When: June 16, 7:00 a.m. Where: Emory University Hospital Auditorium Admission: Free   16 June Motivated Men: Bootcamp Exercise Class When: June 16, 12:00 p.m. Where: Lullwater Preserve Admission: Free   16 June Starting an Exercise Program When: June 16, 2:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free   16 June WaterHub Tours When: June 16, 2:00 p.m. Where: WaterHub on Peavine Drive Admission: Free   17 June Emory Police Department: Child Safety Seat Check-up When: June 17, 11:00 a.m. Where: 1705 Lowergate South Parking Deck Admission: Free   20 June Visiting Faculty Seminar: Network Dynamics of Network Interventions When: June 20, 12:00 p.m. Where: Rollins School of Public Health, Room 1052 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 Five Things You Should Be Doing Now Before Running the Peachtree Road Race When: June 21, 12:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free   21 June Raising a Child with Special Needs: Nutrition and Exercise When: June 21, 1:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free   21 June Writing letters to families of victims and survivors of the Orlando tragedy When: June 21, 1:00 p.m. Where: Dobbs University Center, Office of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Life, Room E232 Admission: Free   21 June Fundamentals of Retirement Income Planning When: June 21, 1:30 p.m. Where: Claudia Nance Rollins Building, Room 1000 Admission: Free   21 June Writing letters to families of victims and survivors of the Orlando tragedy When: June 21, 3:00 p.m. Where: Dobbs University Center, Office of Multicultural Programming and Services, Room E207 Admission: Free   22 June Stress Resilience: Bouncing Forward and Thriving When: June 22, 10:00 a.m. Where: Online Admission: Free   22 June Analytics Collaborative Meeting When: June 22, 1:00 p.m. Where: Emory University Hospital Auditorium Admission: Free   23 June Joseph B. Whitehead Lectureship: "My 23-Year Odyssey in Living Donor Liver Transplantation: Preparing for the Inevitable" When: June 23, 7:00 a.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   24 June Information session: Master of Religion and Public Life degree program When: June 24, 8:00 a.m. Where: Rita Anne Rollins Building, Room 517 Admission: Free   28 June Emory Farmers Market When: June 28, 11:00 a.m. Where: Cox Bridge Admission: Free   29 June Learning and Organizational Development: Situational Leadership When: June 29, 8:30 a.m. Where: 1599 Clifton Road, Room 1.432 Admission: $125   29 June Learning and Organizational Development: Strategies for Influencing Others When: June 29, 8:30 a.m. Where: 1599 Clifton Road, Room 1D Admission: $60   30 June Learning and Organizational Development: Presentation Skills When: June 30, 8:30 a.m. Where: 1599 Clifton Road, Room 1.432 Admission: Free   30 June Learning and Organizational Development: Project Management When: June 30, 8:30 a.m. Where: 1599 Clifton Road, Room 1D Admission: Free   View the Full Emory Events Calendar

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