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For Students of Emory University Wednesday, July 12, 2017

AMENITIES DUC-ling opening offers trial run for fall food service Take a look inside Emory's new interim dining facility, now serving food for a variety of summer programs and gearing up to offer upwards of 3,600 meals per day when students flock back to campus this fall. MENTORING 'Academic boot camp' supports undergraduate scholars on path to PhD Through the Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship Program, students from underrepresented minority groups gain mentoring and support to pursue careers in academia. RESEARCH Drug discovery: Alzheimer's and Parkinson's spurred by same enzyme Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease affect different regions of the brain and have distinct genetic and environmental risk factors. But at the biochemical level, these two diseases start to look similar. That's how Emory scientists landed on a potential drug target for Parkinson's. CONSTRUCTION Renovation to transform Emory's Old Theology Building One of the first two buildings on Emory's Atlanta campus, the former home of the Pitts Theology Library will be renovated into space for the Office of the President and other university leaders. INNOVATION Microneedle patches for flu vaccination prove successful in first human clinical trial Researchers found that small skin patches with dissolvable microneedles were safe and well-tolerated, generated robust immunity against influenza, could be self-administered and were strongly preferred over shots. EVENTS This month in Atlanta: Films, festivals and more The fireworks have come and gone, but there is still plenty to do around the city this month. From movies in Atlantic Station's Central Park to the Atlanta Ice Cream Festival, check out this list of upcoming events, courtesy of the Inside Emory Admission blog. IMPACT Emory students, alumni help fight human trafficking University students and alumni are confronting the complicated crisis of human trafficking by conducting research, establishing campus organizations and advocating for change.

Take Note   New CDC director has Emory health connections Emory swimmer Andrew Wilson finishes as U.S. national runner-up in 50 breaststroke New gift endows Candler School of Theology deanship Register your electronics, bike online with Emory Police

Emory Insider: Services   Student parking permits: Planning to park on campus? Registration for student parking permits is now under way for the 2017-18 academic year. You may purchase an annual permit or an occasional-use Eagle permit. Current permits expire Aug. 14.

In The News   Dads respond differently to daughters than to sons, study finds July 10 |  Jennifer Mascaro |  NPR Researchers say you should go to college in a big city. Here's why. July 10 |  Paul Marthers |  Money Heartburn drugs tied to increased risk of early death, study says July 3 |  Ihab Hajjar |  CNN

Featured Events   WaterHub Tour Learn how Emory is recycling millions of gallons of water. Only five more tours scheduled for this summer. When: July 18, 11:00 a.m. Where: WaterHub on Peavine Drive Admission: Free Dive-In Movie Enjoy "Moana" along with cotton candy, glow sticks and popcorn. Film begins at sunset. When: July 21, 8:30 p.m. Where: Student Activity and Academic Center Admission: $2 for all; guest fee applies for nonmembers Emory Farmers Market: Melon Mania Purchase delicious melons from Crystal Organic Farm and make your own melon smoothie on the smoothie bike. When: July 25, 11:00 a.m. Where: Cox Hall Bridge Admission: Free

13 July I Only Need One Yard: Leadership Lessons From a Career in Sports When: July 13, 7:00 a.m. Where: Emory University Hospital, auditorium Admission: Free   13 July Evening MBA Information Breakfast When: July 13, 7:45 a.m. Where: Goizueta Business School Admission: Free   14 July Special Summer Clearance Sale When: July 14, 10:00 a.m. Where: Michael C. Carlos Museum Bookshop Admission: Free   17 July EndNote Basics (PC) When: July 17, 12:00 p.m. Where: Online; limited to 15 Admission: Free   18 July FileBridge Training (for Emory University users; separate event will be held for Emory Healthcare) When: July 18, 10:00 a.m. Where: Whitehead Auditorium Admission: Free   19 July Canvas 101 When: July 19, 10:00 a.m. Where: Woodruff Library, Room 314 Admission: Free   19 July Identify Your Ideal Career Workshop, Part 4 When: July 19, 12:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: $249 for four-part series   19 July Compassion Meditation Group When: July 19, 5:00 p.m. Where: Cannon Chapel, Room 106 Admission: Free   20 July Minimally Invasive Surgery for Rectal Cancer: Should it be Standard of Care? When: July 20, 7:00 a.m. Where: Emory University Hospital, auditorium Admission: Free   26 July Compassion Meditation Group When: July 26, 5:00 p.m. Where: Cannon Chapel, Room 106 Admission: Free   31 July Hidden Secrets of Veterans Benefits When: July 31, 12:00 p.m. Where: 1599 Clifton Road Admission: Free   View the Full Emory Events Calendar

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