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For Faculty and Staff of Emory University Thursday, Jan. 5, 2017

MOTIVATION 10 inspiring Emory stories from 2016 The heart of Emory is the people who come here to learn, teach, work, help and heal. Meet 10 of the individuals and families who inspired us over the last year. ACHIEVEMENT 16 of Emory's most-read stories of 2016 2016 was a year of milestones and discoveries for Emory. The university celebrated the selection of Claire E. Sterk as Emory's 20th president, while faculty and students made headlines with breakthroughs in fields ranging from medical research to civil rights cold cases. RESEARCH Four biomedical research topics to watch in 2017 As a new research year begins, Emory's Lab Land blog offers a preview of top areas where scientists are likely to advance their work in 2017. HEALTH CARE Grateful patient returns to Emory University Hospital Midtown to thank care teams In December 2015, Florida native John Heilig found himself in Emory University Hospital Midtown, not knowing how he got there or why. A year later, he returned to Emory to thank the health care providers who saved his life. ADMISSIONS Early decision applications show positive trends for undergraduate admissions The first wave of early decision applications shows an 11 percent increase for Emory University's Class of 2021. The 1,595 applications for Emory College and Oxford College include 610 students who applied to both. LEADERSHIP Emory Board of Trustees elects new members Emory University's Board of Trustees has elected three new members: Crystal Edmonson, broadcast editor of the Atlanta Business Chronicle; Bishop Sue Haupert-Johnson, episcopal leader of the North Georgia Conference of The United Methodist Church; and Stuart A. Rose, executive chairman of the board, REX American Resources Corp. EVENTS January: 10 things to do for $10 or less January's calendar includes Emory basketball's first "White Out," the return of campus traditions like Wonderful Wednesday and the Emory Farmers Market, plus several ways to honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.

Take Note   Emory again named a 'Best Value' by Kiplinger's Office of Access, Disability Services and Resources becomes Office of Accessibility Services Vaught appointed executive director of Emory's Schwartz Center for Performing Arts Meet Me @ the Tunnel weekly walking group steps off Jan. 18

Emory Insider: Tips   Winter weather safety: With snow in the forecast, remember to stay informed about potential campus closings or delays and review tips from Emory's Environmental Health and Safety Office for avoiding injuries when outside.

In The News   The man who beat Lou Gehrig's disease Jan. 3 |  Jonathan Glass |  Washington Post Expect reset of Russia-US ties: Academic Jan. 2 |  Andra Gillespie |  CNBC The coming exodus of career civil servants Dec. 28 |  Alexander Bolton |  The Atlantic

Featured Events   All Day Walk-In Help for Canvas and Blackboard Users Drop in from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to receive individual assistance with Canvas, Blackboard or other learning technologies. When: Jan. 6, 9:00 a.m. Where: Woodruff Library, Room 314 Admission: Free Executing Freedom: The Cultural Life of Capital Punishment in the United States Hear from history professor Daniel LaChance, author of "Executing Freedom," followed by a response from Michael J. Perry, Woodruff Professor of Law. When: Jan. 9, 12:00 p.m. Where: School of Law, Hunter Atrium Admission: Free Financial Wellness: Planning Your Finances for 2017 Learn tips to get you off on the right financial foot for 2017. Online talks are also recorded and sent to all who register. When: Jan. 11, 1:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free

09 Jan. Canvas Light: Syllabus, Files and Announcements Only When: Jan. 9, 1:00 p.m. Where: Woodruff Library, Room 314 Admission: Free   09 Jan. Age of Dependency: Welfare, Race and Aging in Post-Apartheid South Africa When: Jan. 9, 4:15 p.m. Where: Candler Library, Room 212 Admission: Free   10 Jan. Canvas 101 When: Jan. 10, 10:00 a.m. Where: Woodruff Library, Room 314 Admission: Free   10 Jan. Emory Farmers Market When: Jan. 10, 11:00 a.m. Where: Cox Hall Bridge Admission: Free   11 Jan. Center for Faculty Development and Excellence Office Hours with Donna Troka When: Jan. 11, 10:00 a.m. Where: School of Nursing, Room 425 Admission: Free   11 Jan. Doctor Live Chats: Lung Cancer Risk Factors, CT Lung Screening, Symptoms and Therapy When: Jan. 11, 12:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free   11 Jan. Migrating Courses From Blackboard to Canvas When: Jan. 11, 12:30 p.m. Where: Woodruff Library, Room 314 Admission: Free   12 Jan. Evening MBA Information Breakfast When: Jan. 12, 7:45 a.m. Where: Goizueta Business School Admission: Free   12 Jan. Parenting Your Teen: Teen Social Issues When: Jan. 12, 1:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free   12 Jan. NAACP President Cornell Brooks: "Why We Can't Wait: Civil Rights on the Eve of the Trump Inauguration" When: Jan. 12, 6:30 p.m. Where: School of Law, Gambrell Hall, Tull Auditorium Admission: Free   12 Jan. Concert: Bradley Howard, tenor, and Lee David Thompson, piano When: Jan. 12, 8:00 p.m. Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emerson Concert Hall Admission: Free   View the Full Emory Events Calendar

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