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For Students of Emory University Wednesday, May 10, 2017

MILESTONE Celebrating Emory's Class of 2017 With a keynote address by poet and professor Natasha Trethewey, Emory's 172nd Commencement honored the accomplishments of 4,615 graduates. From the opening procession to the final notes of the alma mater, take a look back through video, photos, audio and more. MEMORIES Social media highlights from Commencement #Emory2017 The Class of 2017 marked Commencement with thousands of social media posts. See some of our favorites from Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. AWARDS Jared Greenbaum garners Brittain Award for restructuring graduate student governance An MBA candidate at Goizueta Business School, Jared Greenbaum used his particular combination of skills and experience to facilitate a transformative moment for student governance at Emory. AWARDS Kaitlyn Posa earns undergraduate Brittain Award for work on religious freedom, human rights A passion for human rights work led Emory senior Kaitlyn Posa to coordinate a panel discussion on religious persecution, which has now sparked an annual speaker's series. AWARDS McMullan winner's passion for liberal arts shapes Emory career Science, the arts and social justice formed the foundation of a remarkable four years for Caroline Holmes, who graduates with highest honors in physics and biology and is this year's winner of the McMullan Award, a $25,000 prize. ACHIEVEMENT Mapping the future of the School of Medicine's Class of 2017 Using an interactive map, see the broad range of institutions that the graduating class from the School of Medicine were matched with this year for their medical residencies. AWARDS Lauded for book on "White Rage," Carol Anderson receives Scholar/Teacher Award Carol Anderson was already an award-winning historian and teacher when she saw Ferguson burning. The incident sparked her book "White Rage: The Unspoken Truth of Our Racial Divide," winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award for criticism. AWARDS Carol Hogue wins Jefferson Award for career dedicated to healthier families With joint appointments in Rollins School of Public Health, the School of Medicine and Emory College, Carol Hogue brings an interdisciplinary approach to improving the health of women and children. AWARDS Cuttino Award honors Martine Brownley for mentoring excellence In the classroom and through her work directing the Fox Center for Humanistic Inquiry, Emory English professor Martine Brownley has changed lives through her mentorship. AWARDS Faculty, staff recognized for teaching, mentoring and more Faculty and staff were honored with multiple awards at the 2017 school diploma ceremonies, including the Emory Williams Award for Distinguished Teaching.

Photo Galleries   Coca-Cola Toast and Candlelight Crossover Undergraduates in the Class of 2017 gathered May 4 for the Candlelight Crossover, a treasured Emory tradition marking their transition from students to alumni. Emory Baccalaureate Members of the Class of 2017 receiving bachelor's degrees were honored in the annual Baccalaureate service on the morning of Friday, May 5, in Cannon Chapel. Oxford College Baccalaureate and Commencement Oxford College, located on Emory's original campus in Oxford, Georgia, held its Baccalaureate service on Friday, May 5, in Old Church, followed by Commencement on Saturday, May 6, on the Oxford quadrangle. Emory University Commencement Sunshine and smiling faces were in abundance as a crowd of about 15,000 filled the Emory Quadrangle on Monday, May 8, for the university's 172nd Commencement.

TAKE NOTE   No. 2-ranked Emory Men's Tennis hosts opening rounds of NCAA Championships this weekend 'Don't Dump It, Donate It' move-out program continues through May 13 Alumni enjoy continued Emory Libraries privileges

In The News   New haul of Homo naledi bones sheds surprising light on human evolution May 9 |  Jessica Thompson |  The Guardian Photos: Emory University 2017 spring commencement May 8 |  Emory University |  Atlanta Journal-Constitution A long history of sleepless nights May 8 |  Ben Reiss |  Georgia Public Broadcasting An African-American jockey hasn't won the Kentucky Derby for more than a century. Here's why. May 5 |  Pellom McDaniels III |  Time

Featured Events   NCAA Tennis Championships: Opening Rounds Emory hosts opening rounds of the NCAA Division III Men's Championships from Friday through Sunday. The Emory Eagles' first match is Saturday at 10 a.m. When: May 12, 1:00 p.m. Where: Woodruff P.E. Center Admission: Free Compassion Meditation Group All are welcome to this free weekly meditation group, held every Wednesday. When: May 17, 5:00 p.m. Where: Cannon Chapel, Room 206 Admission: Free Atlanta Master Chorale: "Ein Deutsches Requiem" The Atlanta Master Chorale performs work by Johannes Brahms. Second performance Sunday at 4 p.m. When: May 20, 8:00 p.m. Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emerson Concert Hall Admission: $30; $25 discount categories; $10 students

11 May What's Next in Health Care? The Future of Measuring Quality When: May 11, 7:00 a.m. Where: Emory University Hospital, Auditorium Admission: Free   12 May A Cohort Study of Transgender People: Lessons Learned and Early Findings When: May 12, 12:00 p.m. Where: Claudia Nance Rollins Building, Room 1000 Admission: Free   16 May Migrating Courses From Blackboard to Canvas When: May 16, 10:00 a.m. Where: Woodruff Library, Room 314 Admission: Free   16 May Environmental Justice and Children's Health Roundtable When: May 16, 12:00 p.m. Where: School of Nursing, Room 276 Admission: Free   16 May School of Medicine Dean's Distinguished Lecture and Award When: May 16, 5:30 p.m. Where: School of Medicine, Room 110 Admission: Free   18 May Canvas 101 When: May 18, 1:30 p.m. Where: Woodruff Library, Room 314 Admission: Free   18 May CFAR Special Seminar: Michael Gottlieb on the Early AIDS Epidemic and the Future of HIV When: May 18, 5:15 p.m. Where: Health Sciences Research Building, Auditorium Admission: Free   18 May Twilight Tour, Dinner and Info Session When: May 18, 5:30 p.m. Where: Candler School of Theology, Rita Anne Rollins Building 322 Admission: Free   View the Full Emory Events Calendar

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