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July 8, 2014 | news.emory.edu

Summer debate program challenges, changes lives for hundreds of young participants

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More than 300 high school students will hone their critical thinking, independent research and communication skills through the Emory National Debate Institute.

Emory strengths yield record percentage of Fulbright grants		Researchers study biological basis of anxiety, phobias, PTSD		Black aesthetics institute features public panels, film

Alizeh Ahmad is one of eight Emory students receiving Fulbrights this year, setting a new school record for the highest percentage of applicants to win the study-abroad grants. Read more »		By understanding the anatomy of fear, Emory researchers hope to be able to better prevent and treat anxiety disorders, among the most common mental illnesses in the United States. Read more »		The NEH institute, co-directed by Pellom McDaniels III, will examine multiple meanings of black art, its production and its use as a medium of liberation. The program begins July 13. Read more »

Engage Emory Take a free kickboxing class at Blomeyer Health Fitness Center on Monday, July 21, from 7-8 p.m. This featured class is offered with no charge to nonmembers, but you must register online through the Faculty Staff Assistance Program. Blomeyer offers a free group class for nonmembers every month.		Take Note Memorial for Frank H. Huff, former Emory treasurer, set for July 22 'Back to School' workshops help employees plan for children's education EmoryUnplugged will require one-time registration after July 15 Smartphone app developed at Emory detects hypertension in children What is your favorite spot on campus? Read more »		Faculty in the News Alan Abramowitz "We're not that polarized. Oh yes, we are," Washington Post, July 4 Mark Goldfeder "Hobby Lobby discounts outweigh dismay over court ruling," Bloomberg, July 2 Patrick Allitt "Endgame? How the rhetoric of ecoetiquette muddles writing about global warming," The Nation, July 1 Read more »
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