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For Faculty and Staff of Emory University Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2018

RESEARCH The plant hunters Journey deep into the pine forests of South Georgia as Emory ethnobotanist Cassandra Quave leads students in a search for secrets of ancient remedies that may benefit modern medicine. HONORS Emory ranked #1 for quality of life by Princeton Review Emory University has been ranked #1 for quality of life, according to the Princeton Review's 27th annual college rankings, "The 384 Best Colleges" guide, based on its nationwide survey of 138,000 college students' ratings of their schools. INSIGHT 'Empress' details history of India's 'Queen of Queens' Emory historian Ruby Lal's new book explores the extraordinary life of Nur Jahan, who led troops into battle, killed a tiger with a single shot and was the only woman to rule over the Mughal empire. ACHIEVEMENT Emory biochemist garners $500,000 Career Award for steroid receptor research The Burroughs Wellcome Fund selected C. Denise Okafor for a Career Award at the Scientific Interface, supporting her research on the evolution of steroid receptors. The award fosters research bridging biology and computational, physical, engineering or theoretical sciences. IMPACT Two Emory graduates named Woodrow Wilson Teaching Fellows in Georgia 2018 Emory graduates Lorenzo Harmon and John Wang were selected for the Woodrow Wilson Teaching Fellowship, which recruits top aspiring educators to teach science and math in high-need rural and urban schools. CAMPUS August: 10 free things to do on campus August is a transition month as Emory moves from summer to the start of the new academic year, but there is plenty to do on campus, from meditating to expanding your mind through exhibits and experts.

Take Note   Theater Emory announces season of collaboration, guest artists and new work by faculty Learn about sleep and your health through free webinar Nominate staff members for Award of Distinction by Aug. 30

Emory Insider: Perks   Have friends or family coming to visit or tour campus? Get a discount at the Emory Conference Center Hotel this month. Emory Friends and Family Weekend Rates are available Friday through Sunday nights for select dates.

In the News   An innovative approach to criminal justice reform: Put black women in charge Aug. 3 |  Michael Leo Owens |  Washington Post Newly discovered cell type may fuel cystic fibrosis Aug. 2 |  Eric Sorscher  |  Scientific American US mid-terms: Can we tell now if Democrats will win? Aug. 1 |  Alan Abramowitz  |  BBC

Featured Events   Introducing "Quizzes.Next" for Canvas Learn about the newest tool for quizzes in the Canvas learning system. See more Canvas learning opportunities below in the events. When: Aug. 8, 12:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free Emory Farmers Market Staff Tour Get a tour of the Emory Farmers Market and some tips for optimal shopping by sustainability staff members. When: Aug. 14, 11:45 a.m. Where: Cox Hall Clock Tower Admission: Free

09 Aug. Lecture: "Compassion and Addiction: Evolving Our First Steps in Opioid Stewardship" When: Aug. 9, 7:00 a.m. Where: Emory University Hospital Auditorium Admission: Free   09 Aug. Evening MBA Information Breakfast When: Aug. 9, 7:45 a.m. Where: Goizueta Business School Admission: Free   09 Aug. Workshop: Increasing Personal Effectiveness When: Aug. 9, 8:30 a.m. Where: 1599 Clifton Road Admission: $200 for both days   09 Aug. Guided Meditation with a Nun When: Aug. 9, 6:00 p.m. Where: Cannon Chapel, Room 106 Admission: Free   10 Aug. Educational Garden Work Day at Rollins When: Aug. 10, 5:00 p.m. Where: Rollins School of Public Health Educational Garden Admission: Free   12 Aug. Lecture: Claire Asbury Lennox on "Prayer in Word, Tradition and Practice" When: Aug. 12, 9:45 a.m. Where: Glenn Memorial United Methodist Church Admission: Free   13 Aug. Active Classroom Training: Kahoot! When: Aug. 13, 3:00 p.m. Where: School of Medicine, Room 255A Admission: Free   13 Aug. Active Classroom Training: Poll Everywhere When: Aug. 13, 4:00 p.m. Where: School of Medicine, Room 353A Admission: Free   14 Aug. Communicating with Impact When: Aug. 14, 8:30 a.m. Where: 1599 Clifton Road Admission: $60   14 Aug. Copying Courses In Canvas When: Aug. 14, 9:00 a.m. Where: Online Admission: Free   14 Aug. Emory Farmers Market When: Aug. 14, 11:00 a.m. Where: Cox Hall Bridge Admission: Free   15 Aug. Canvas Assignments Part Two When: Aug. 15, 12:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free   20 Aug. Canvas Discussions: Live Session When: Aug. 20, 1:30 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free   23 Aug. Presentation Skills When: Aug. 23, 8:30 a.m. Where: 1599 Clifton Road Admission: Free   View the Full Emory Events Calendar

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