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For Faculty and Staff of Emory University Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018

INSPIRATION Emory's King Week honors the life, legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. Lectures, community recognition awards and opportunities to help others are among events planned to celebrate the life and work of civil rights legend Martin Luther King Jr. ADMISSIONS Class of 2022 begins to take shape Emory University has seen a record number of applications for the first round of Early Decision admissions to Emory College and Oxford College, and accepted a record 30 stellar students from the QuestBridge National College Match program. DISCOVERY Direct amygdala stimulation can enhance human memory Electrical stimulation of the human amygdala can enhance next-day recognition of images when applied immediately after the images are viewed, Emory neuroscientists have found. GOVERNMENT Congress has long 'to do' list for 2018 As Congress reconvenes, Emory is monitoring issues including funding the government, renewing a children's health program, agreeing on a plan to prevent hundreds of thousands of young people from deportation, and more. WELLNESS Healthy Emory Connect offers one-stop shop for healthy living Benefits-eligible Emory employees have a new tool to make getting and staying healthier a little easier: Healthy Emory Connect. This new platform is accessible via desktop and through a free mobile app. RESEARCH New methods reveal the biomechanics of blood clotting For the first time, scientists have measured and mapped the key molecular forces on platelets that trigger the process of blood clotting. The extensive results are published in two separate studies led by Emory chemistry professor Khalid Salaita. EVENTS January: 10 things to do for $10 or less The new year brings a new calendar of free or inexpensive campus events, including fitness activities, speakers, sports, music and more.

Take Note   Sign up by Jan. 11 to get your 2017 tax forms online Emory dining facilities continue Winter Break schedule through Jan. 15 Emory's Start:ME business accelerator selects 49 ventures for 2018 programs

Emory Insider: Resources   Stay informed during winter weather: As Monday's threat of freezing rain reminded us, the possibility of winter weather may prompt delays or cancellations of normal campus activities. Take time to review how you can stay informed about possible closings and delays.

In The News   Emory University gets $400 million gift, its largest ever Jan. 8 |  Claire E. Sterk and Jonathan S. Lewin |  New York Times Banning seven words at the CDC would have at least seven serious consequences for public health Jan. 8 |  Kenneth G. Castro, Dabney P. Evans, Carlos del Rio and James W. Curran |  Los Angeles Times Married heart patients more likely than singles to survive Jan. 4 |  Arshed Quyyumi |  The Guardian

Featured Events   Healthy New YOU Expo Experience cooking demonstrations, fitness classes, meditation sessions and talks by wellness experts at this expo held on campus and at hospital satellite locations. When: Jan. 11, 10:00 a.m. Where: Woodruff PE Center Admission: Free Mindfulness on Impermanence: A Zen Workshop with Visiting Nuns See how Zen practice can improve your life at this guided meditation and lecture to be conducted by three visiting Buddhist nuns from Taiwan. When: Jan. 11, 6:00 p.m. Where: Cannon Chapel, Sanctuary Admission: Free Book launch: "Fearless Dialogues: A New Movement for Justice" Candler School of Theology professor Gregory Ellison will speak at the launch of his new book. When: Jan. 11, 7:00 p.m. Where: Atlanta History Center Admission: $10

10 Jan. Canvas 101 When: Jan. 10, 8:00 a.m. Where: Online Admission: Free   10 Jan. Graphic Design for Canvas When: Jan. 10, 11:00 a.m. Where: Woodruff Library, Room 314 Admission: Free   10 Jan. Selecting and Evaluating Quality Child Care When: Jan. 10, 12:00 p.m. Where: 1599 Clifton Road Admission: Free   10 Jan. Using the Power of the Canvas Calendar When: Jan. 10, 1:00 p.m. Where: Woodruff Library, Room 314 Admission: Free   11 Jan. Evening MBA Information Breakfast When: Jan. 11, 7:45 a.m. Where: Goizueta Business School Admission: Free   11 Jan. Canvas 101 When: Jan. 11, 9:00 a.m. Where: Online Admission: Free   11 Jan. Using Echo 360 with Canvas When: Jan. 11, 11:00 a.m. Where: Woodruff Library, Room 314 Admission: Free   11 Jan. MLK Lecture with Rev. Raphael G. Warnock When: Jan. 11, 6:00 p.m. Where: Gambrell Hall, Tull Auditorium Admission: Free   12 Jan. Women's basketball: Emory vs. Carnegie Mellon When: Jan. 12, 6:00 p.m. Where: Woodruff PE Center, Gym Admission: Free   12 Jan. Men's basketball: Emory vs. Carnegie Mellon When: Jan. 12, 8:00 p.m. Where: Woodruff PE Center, Gym Admission: Free   14 Jan. Men's basketball: Emory vs. Case Western Reserve When: Jan. 14, 12:00 p.m. Where: Woodruff PE Center, Gym Admission: Free   14 Jan. Women's basketball: Emory vs. Case Western Reserve When: Jan. 14, 2:00 p.m. Where: Woodruff PE Center, Gym Admission: Free   View the Full Emory Events Calendar

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