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For Faculty and Staff of Emory University Tuesday, May 9, 2017

ACHIEVEMENT Celebrating Emory's Class of 2017 With a keynote address by poet and professor Natasha Trethewey, Emory's 172nd Commencement honored the accomplishments of 4,615 graduates. From the opening procession to the final notes of the alma mater, take a look back through video, photos, audio and more. AWARDS Lauded for book on "White Rage," Carol Anderson receives Scholar/Teacher Award Carol Anderson was already an award-winning historian and teacher when she saw Ferguson burning. The incident sparked her book "White Rage: The Unspoken Truth of Our Racial Divide," winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award for criticism. AWARDS Cuttino Award honors Martine Brownley for mentoring excellence In the classroom and through her work directing the Fox Center for Humanistic Inquiry, Emory English professor Martine Brownley has changed lives through her mentorship. AWARDS Kaitlyn Posa wins undergraduate Brittain Award for work on religious freedom, human rights A passion for human rights work led Emory senior Kaitlyn Posa to coordinate a panel discussion on religious persecution, which has now sparked an annual speaker's series. AWARDS Jared Greenbaum garners Brittain Award for restructuring graduate student governance An MBA candidate at Goizueta Business School, Jared Greenbaum used his particular combination of skills and experience to facilitate a transformative moment for student governance at Emory. AWARDS McMullan winner's passion for liberal arts shapes Emory career Science, the arts and social justice formed the foundation of a remarkable four years for Caroline Holmes, who graduates with highest honors in physics and biology and is this year's winner of the McMullan Award, a $25,000 prize. AWARDS Carol Hogue wins Jefferson Award for career dedicated to healthier families With joint appointments in Rollins School of Public Health, the School of Medicine and Emory College, Carol Hogue brings an interdisciplinary approach to improving the health of women and children.

Photo Galleries   Coca-Cola Toast and Candlelight Crossover Undergraduates in the Class of 2017 gathered May 4 for the Candlelight Crossover, a treasured Emory tradition marking their transition from students to alumni. Emory Baccalaureate Members of the Class of 2017 receiving bachelor's degrees were honored in the annual Baccalaureate service on the morning of Friday, May 5, in Cannon Chapel. Oxford College Baccalaureate and Commencement Oxford College, located on Emory's original campus in Oxford, Georgia, held its Baccalaureate service on Friday, May 5, in Old Church, followed by Commencement on Saturday, May 6, on the Oxford quadrangle.

In The News   New haul of Homo naledi bones sheds surprising light on human evolution May 9 |  Jessica Thompson |  The Guardian Photos: Emory University 2017 spring commencement May 8 |  Emory University |  Atlanta Journal-Constitution An African-American jockey hasn't won the Kentucky Derby for more than a century. Here's why. May 5 |  Pellom McDaniels III |  Time

Featured Events   Staff Fest 2017 Emory staff members celebrate with activities, a fun run-walk and competitive volleyball. Lunch will be provided. When: May 12, 12:00 p.m. Where: Quadrangle Admission: Free Migrating Courses From Blackboard to Canvas Get guidance in exporting course content from Blackboard into Canvas, Emory's new learning management system. When: May 16, 10:00 a.m. Where: Woodruff Library, Room 314 Admission: Free Caregivers Network: The Care Conversation Learn how to handle what can be a difficult and sensitive topic with loved ones who need care. When: May 17, 1:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free

09 May International Service, Engagement and Scholarship When: May 9, 5:30 p.m. Where: School of Medicine, Room 190P Admission: Free   10 May Sensors to Big Data: Personalized and Population Health in the Digital Age When: May 10, 9:00 a.m. Where: Georgia Tech Research Institute Conference Center Admission: $20   10 May Canvas 101 When: May 10, 10:00 a.m. Where: Woodruff Library, Room 314 Admission: Free   10 May Financial Wellness: Buying Your First Home When: May 10, 1:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free   10 May From Omics to ELISA: Methodology Research Driven by Technologies and Collaborations When: May 10, 3:00 p.m. Where: Claudia Nance Rollins Building, Room 1000 Admission: Free   11 May What's Next in Health Care? The Future of Measuring Quality When: May 11, 7:00 a.m. Where: Emory University Hospital, Auditorium Admission: Free   11 May Lunch and Learn for Emory Employees at Candler School of Theology When: May 11, 11:45 a.m. Where: Rita Anne Rollins Building, Room 517 Admission: Free   11 May Parenting Your Teen: Parenting/Teen Relationships When: May 11, 1:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free   12 May A Cohort Study of Transgender People: Lessons Learned and Early Findings When: May 12, 12:00 p.m. Where: Claudia Nance Rollins Building, Room 1000 Admission: Free   16 May Parenting Your Child with Special Needs: Siblings When: May 16, 1:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free   16 May School of Medicine Dean's Distinguished Lecture and Award When: May 16, 5:30 p.m. Where: School of Medicine, Room 110 Admission: Free   18 May Evening MBA Information Breakfast When: May 18, 7:45 a.m. Where: Goizueta Business School Admission: Free   18 May CFAR Special Seminar: Michael Gottlieb on the Early AIDS Epidemic and the Future of HIV When: May 18, 5:15 p.m. Where: Health Sciences Research Building, Auditorium Admission: Free   18 May Twilight Tour, Dinner and Info Session When: May 18, 5:30 p.m. Where: Candler School of Theology, Rita Anne Rollins Building 322 Admission: Free   View the Full Emory Events Calendar

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