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Campus Life Center will feature inviting, flexible spaces

In a presentation last week, the architects chosen to design Emory's new Campus Life Center outlined early concepts for replacing the west portion of the Dobbs University Center with three pavilions connected by a trellis-like roof. Learn more about the project.

Whale shark project lets students dive into genetic research

Biology undergraduates at Emory are studying genetics in a big way: They are the first to take a crack at researching the raw data from the sequence of the genome of the whale shark, the world's largest fish.

August: 10 things to do for $10 or less

Summer is winding down, but there are still lots of entertaining events and educational opportunities to enjoy -- from creating art "In the Cards" to exhibits, movies and more.

Erica Jong comes to Emory for Decatur Book Festival

Novelist Erica Jong, known for her ground-breaking book "Fear of Flying," appears Sept. 4 at Emory's Schwartz Center for Performing Arts. Free tickets will be available beginning Aug. 11 at 10 a.m.

Alumna serves as White House liaison

As President Obama addressed a recent White House reception marking the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, he gave special recognition to Emory graduate Maria Town, his new disability community liaison.

Take Note

Gartland named CEO of Emory University Hospital; Bachman moves to new role overseeing hospital expansion

John Lewis event marks 50th anniversary of Voting Rights Act

Webinar will help motivate you to stay fit

Hahn Woods to get improvements through Trees Atlanta project

Acclaim: Honors for the Carlos Museum, Dudziak, Noel and Trumbower

Faculty in the News

Andra Gillespie
"Bush, Clinton woo black voters at Urban League Conference," U.S. News & World Report, July 31

Wendy Baer
"Cancer survivor exercises for health," CNN.com, July 29

David Howard
"Doctors object to high cancer-drug prices ," Wall Street Journal, July 23

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Engage Emory

Coping with a summer cold? Emory University and Emory Healthcare employees can get free treatment for common illnesses and injuries at the Express Care Clinic. Nurse practitioners see patients by appointment only at Emory University Hospital, Emory University Hospital Midtown and Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital.

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