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May 8, 2014 | news.emory.edu

Drawing from his refugee past, Emory senior Yafet Mamo looks to a future in medicine

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An Ethiopian refugee who once struggled to master English, Mamo excelled at Emory while helping other young immigrants learn skills to succeed in school.

Commencement to celebrate 'remarkable joy' of Class of 2014		Brittain Award: Light embraces culture of community service		McMullan Award: Pesce uses debate to mentor at-risk teens

U.S. Rep. John Lewis will deliver the keynote address as more than 15,000 fill the Emory Quadrangle on Monday to experience the pageantry and tradition of Commencement. Read more »		Praised as "an educator in the gift of giving," Megan Light sets an example for others as a dedicated student-athlete, homeless shelter volunteer and youth softball coach. Read more »		Matthew Pesce, a nationally ranked debater, says his most rewarding activity during his time at Emory has been as a mentor and instructor for Atlanta high school students. Read more »

Engage Emory Traveling abroad this summer? Before you go, check in with TravelWell, an Emory Healthcare affiliated program that provides pre- and post-trip health services to international travelers. Get advice on travel, prescriptions of appropriate medications, and answers to any needs and concerns about traveling abroad.		Take Note Expanded social media enhances alumni experience Survey assesses faculty, staff learning needs Scuba, fitness and self-defense classes offered this summer Honors for Carter, Goizueta MBA students and Klibanoff Read more »		Faculty in the News Walter A. Orenstein "Q&A: Polio's history - and why it's again becoming a threat," National Geographic, May 7 Kathleen Cleaver "Danny Glover and Kathleen Cleaver on the rise of the black power movement," Democracy Now News Hour (syndicated radio), May 6 Gray Crouse "Where DNA's copy machine pauses, cancer could be next," Science Daily, May 5 Read more »
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