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For Faculty and Staff of Emory University Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018

INNOVATION Spring semester brings new programs, events across Emory's nine schools The nine schools that make up Emory University have big plans for the new semester, as they welcome new faculty, debut new courses and host a diverse slate of speakers, programs and conferences. INSIGHT Health leaders have moral imperative to address clinician burnout A new report by the Blue Ridge Academic Health Group examines and recommends responses to the growing epidemic of clinician burnout, which affects not just doctors but also nurses and other health professionals. RESEARCH Study shows link between attending religious services, health and longevity Researchers from the Emory Rollins School of Public Health have published a paper in PLOS ONE that links regular attendance at religious services with improved health and lowered mortality. DISCOVERY Cellular traffic jam seen in ALS/FTD A cellular traffic jam appears to affect neurons in most forms of ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), researchers at Emory University School of Medicine and Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville have shown. TEACHING Spring courses explore innovative approaches to local, global issues This semester, public health students will learn research methods by studying water in Atlanta's Piedmont Park -- just one of Emory's many spring courses that challenge students to engage with topics that impact their own lives and those of people around the world.

Photo Gallery   Healthy New YOU Expo The Healthy New YOU Expo returned Thursday, Jan. 11, to help Emory employees start the new year off right. Woodruff PE Center served as the main site, with satellite locations at Emory University Hospital Midtown, Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital, Emory Johns Creek Hospital and Emory Orthopaedic & Spine Hospital. See more photos.

Take Note   Rollins Foundation creates Stephen D. Clements Jr. Chair in Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Emory Athletics announces new tagline: 'Fly higher' Houston Astros' Collin McHugh talks MLB finances with Goizueta students

Emory Insider: Weather   Stay informed during winter weather: With the possibility of winter weather once again in the forecast, take time to review how you can stay informed about possible closings and delays for Emory's campuses.

In The News   Reaching out to the right Jan. 16 |  Claire E. Sterk |  Inside Higher Ed $400M gift to Emory ensures world-class health care in Georgia Jan. 12 |  Claire E. Sterk and Jonathan Lewin |  Atlanta Business Chronicle Dolphins show self-recognition earlier than children Jan. 10 |  Frans de Waal |  New York Times

Featured Events   Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Observance with Tim Wise Antiracism activist, essayist and educator Tim Wise speaks as Emory honors the late civil rights legend. When: Jan. 17, 5:00 p.m. Where: Cox Hall, Ballroom Admission: Free 'Bunk': A Reading by Kevin Young Poet and Emory University Distinguished Professor Kevin Young will read from his most recent nonfiction book, "Bunk: The Rise of Hoaxes, Humbug, Plagiarists, Phonies, Post-Facts, and Fake News." When: Jan. 18, 4:00 p.m. Where: Woodruff Library, Jones Room Admission: Free Town Hall: America's Opioid Crisis Part of Emory's "Conversations With America," this event features renowned pollster Peter D. Hart and a panel of experts discussing this national crisis. When: Jan. 24, 4:00 p.m. Where: Oxford Road Building, Presentation Room Admission: Free

17 Jan. Walk-In Canvas Help When: Jan. 17, 11:00 a.m. Where: Woodruff Library, Room 314 Admission: Free   17 Jan. Meet Me @ the Tunnel When: Jan. 17, 12:00 p.m. Where: Emory University Hospital, Tunnel Admission: Free   17 Jan. Ramayana Lecture When: Jan. 17, 7:30 p.m. Where: Michael C. Carlos Museum, Ackerman Hall Admission: Free   17 Jan. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration When: Jan. 17, 7:30 p.m. Where: Oxford College, Old Church Admission: Free   18 Jan. EndNote for the Beginner (PC) When: Jan. 18, 12:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free   18 Jan. AntiquiTEA: A Costume of the Dan People When: Jan. 18, 4:00 p.m. Where: Michael C. Carlos Museum, Ackerman Hall Admission: Free   19 Jan. Concert: Tchaikovsky's Piano Trio When: Jan. 19, 12:00 p.m. Where: Michael C. Carlos Museum, Ackerman Hall Admission: Free   19 Jan. Men's basketball: Oxford v. Ga. Northwestern When: Jan. 19, 8:00 p.m. Where: Oxford College, Williams Gym Admission: Free   20 Jan. Emory OUTLaw Conference: Transforming Advocacy When: Jan. 20, 8:30 a.m. Where: Gambrell Hall, Tull Auditorium Admission: Free   20 Jan. The Emory Young Artist Piano Competition When: Jan. 20, 7:00 p.m. Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emerson Concert Hall Admission: Free   21 Jan. Maya Hieroglyphs Lecture When: Jan. 21, 4:00 p.m. Where: Michael C. Carlos Museum, Ackerman Hall Admission: Free   22 Jan. Exhibit: "Uhtceare: An exploration of grief" When: Jan. 22, 9:00 a.m. Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Chace Gallery Admission: Free   22 Jan. Carlos Reads Book Club: "All That You've Seen Here is God" When: Jan. 22, 7:30 p.m. Where: Michael C. Carlos Museum, Board Room Admission: $35 Carlos Museum members; $50 nonmembers. Includes cost of the book.   23 Jan. Breathe: Stillness in the Busy-ness When: Jan. 23, 4:00 p.m. Where: Cannon Chapel Admission: Free   24 Jan. Teaching with Emory Center for Digital Scholarship Projects When: Jan. 24, 2:00 p.m. Where: Woodruff Library, Room 303E Admission: Free; RSVP in advance   View the Full Emory Events Calendar

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