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For Faculty and Staff of Emory University Thursday, Dec. 15, 2016

CONSTRUCTION New proposal would restore Emory's Briarcliff Mansion An Atlanta developer is poised to breathe new life into the historic Briarcliff Mansion, built by Coca-Cola heir Asa Griggs Candler Jr. and purchased by Emory in 1998. HEALTH Breast cancer: Beyond the pink ribbon One size does not fit all when treating breast cancer. From women who are BRCA1 carriers to young women planning families, every woman fighting breast cancer faces choices and complicating factors. Emory's Glenn Family Breast Center offers the best options to every patient. MEDIA Emory experts pick the 20 best television shows of 2016 From "Stranger Things" to "This is Us," professors in Emory's Department of Film and Media Studies outline their choices for 20 of the best television shows of 2016. RESEARCH Gates Grand Challenges Explorations selects medicine, public health researchers Grand Challenges Explorations, an initiative funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, has selected two health sciences research teams for its latest round of grants focused on groundbreaking research in global health and development. ATHLETICS Emory sports teams celebrate winning fall seasons All five of Emory's fall sports teams posted winning seasons, including several trips to regional and national championship tournaments. SUSTAINABILITY Campus energy competition encourages conservation Find out this year's winners in Emory's annual contest to reduce energy usage in residential, administrative, classroom, research and clinic buildings. TEACHING Science writing course helps students learn to evaluate evidence "How Do We Know That: 2,500 years of Great Science Writing" encourages students to assess the quality of evidence and learn to spot errors or manipulation -- crucial skills they can apply throughout their lives.

Take Note   Campus dining facilities open for limited hours over Winter Break Shuttles to run on special schedules from Dec. 19 to Jan. 8 Holidays bring annual heating turndown for campus buildings Applications for University Research Committee awards due by Jan. 6 Headed for the Big Apple? Visit the sidewalk photographic exhibit of Rose Library materials

A Note to Readers   Today's edition concludes Emory Report's publishing schedule for 2016. To keep up with university happenings, please visit the Emory News Center. Look for the next Emory Report on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2017, when regular publication resumes. Best wishes for the holidays and the new year!

In The News   Abortion is found to have little effect on women's mental health Dec. 14 |  Roger Rochat |  New York Times Why are so many Americans dying young? Dec. 13 |  Michael Kramer |  The Atlantic Before Donald Trump, Georgia dallied with idea of a popular-vote president Dec. 10 |  Alan Abramowitz |  Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Featured Events   Men's Basketball and Youth Day: Emory vs. Berry Enjoy free Emory t-shirts, face-painting, giveaways for kids and post-game autographs/photos with the team. When: Dec. 29, 7:00 p.m. Where: Woodruff PE Center Admission: Free Canvas 101 Learn the basics of Emory's new learning management system, including communication tools, calendar, files, modules, assessments and grading. When: Jan. 4, 10:30 a.m. Where: Woodruff Library, Room 314 Admission: Free

20 Dec. Parenting Your Child with Special Needs: Positioning Your Future When: Dec. 20, 1:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free   21 Dec. "Maintain, Don't Gain" Walking Group When: Dec. 21, 12:00 p.m. Where: Lullwater Preserve Admission: Free   03 Jan. Canvas Light: Syllabus, Files and Announcements Only When: Jan. 3, 10:00 a.m. Where: Woodruff Library, Room 314 Admission: Free   03 Jan. Migrating Courses From Blackboard to Canvas When: Jan. 3, 1:30 p.m. Where: Woodruff Library, Room 312 Admission: Free   05 Jan. Canvas Assignments When: Jan. 5, 1:30 p.m. Where: Woodruff Library, Room 312 Admission: Free   06 Jan. All Day Walk-In Help for Canvas and Blackboard Users When: Jan. 6, 9:00 a.m. Where: Woodruff Library, Room 314 Admission: Free   View the Full Emory Events Calendar

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