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For Students of Emory University Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017

CAMPUS Emergency preparations help Emory weather tropical storm Tropical storm fells trees on Emory's campuses, but extensive emergency preparations help keep students and patients safe in Irma's wake. RANKINGS Emory ranked among top national universities by U.S. News Emory University has been ranked 21st among the nation's top universities in the new 2018 Best Colleges guidebook from U.S. News & World Report. SUPPORT New test center helps students seeking accommodations A testing center for students who seek accommodations in taking classroom exams is now open on Emory's Clairmont Campus -- the first space of its kind exclusively dedicated to serving the individualized testing needs of Emory students. LEADERSHIP Hughes appointed interim dean of Emory Law James B. Hughes, Jr., associate dean for academic affairs at Emory University School of Law, has been appointed interim dean of the school. RESEARCH Providing the best care while hunting for a cure As many cancer researchers race to identify new targets for treatment and formulate new therapies, several School of Nursing researchers are studying the patient experience and how patient-reported outcomes can inform cancer care. LEADERSHIP Emory University names new dean for School of Medicine Emory University has appointed Vikas P. Sukhatme, a distinguished physician-scientist, as the new dean of Emory University School of Medicine. He also will serve as chief academic officer of Emory Healthcare and as Woodruff Professor.

Take Note   EaglePrint lowers pricing for student printing across campus Register for Winship Win the Fight 5K Run/Walk Emory University Hospital is first in the US to use new 3DHD endoscopy

Emory Insider: Peer Support   Reach out for help: Emory Helpline is an anonymous, peer counseling phone service for students. It is open from 8:30 p.m. to 1 a.m., seven days a week, during the academic year (excluding major holidays). Students at Oxford or in Atlanta with non-urgent mental health situations may contact the Helpline at 404-727-4357 (HELP).

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Featured Events   WaterHub Tour Learn how Emory is recycling millions of gallons of water. Tours are led by trained undergraduate and graduate students. When: Sept. 14, 10:00 a.m. Where: WaterHub on Peavine Creek Drive Admission: Free Men's Soccer: Emory vs. Birmingham Southern Come cheer the Eagles on to victory against the Birmingham Southern Panthers. When: Sept. 16, 2:00 p.m. Where: Woodruff PE Center Admission: Free Frankenstein's Creation: Unveiling and Creativity Conversation Attend the presentation of an original oil painting by Ross Rossin, part of the Frankenstein 200th Anniversary Celebration at Emory. When: Sept. 19, 7:00 p.m. Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emerson Concert Hall Admission: Free

14 Sept. Behind the Curtain of the Academic Job Market: Humanities When: Sept. 14, 12:00 p.m. Where: Goizueta Business School, Room W131 Admission: Free   14 Sept. Women's Soccer: Oxford vs. South Georgia State College When: Sept. 14, 6:30 p.m. Where: Oxford College Admission: Free   14 Sept. Vega String Quartet: Music at the Centennial of the Russian Revolution When: Sept. 14, 7:00 p.m. Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emerson Concert Hall Admission: Free   15 Sept. Women's Tennis: Oxford vs. ABAC When: Sept. 15, 4:00 p.m. Where: Oxford College Admission: Free   15 Sept. Volleyball: Emory vs. Claremont-Mudd-Scripps When: Sept. 15, 7:00 p.m. Where: Woodruff PE Center Admission: Free   15 Sept. Women's Soccer: Emory vs. Christopher Newport When: Sept. 15, 7:00 p.m. Where: Woodruff PE Center Admission: Free   16 Sept. Emory 21 Days of Peace: Debate Training When: Sept. 16, 9:00 a.m. Where: Rockdale High School Admission: Free   16 Sept. Men's Soccer: Oxford vs. USC Sumter When: Sept. 16, 1:00 p.m. Where: Oxford College Admission: Free   16 Sept. Men's Tennis: Oxford vs. Gadsden State Community College When: Sept. 16, 1:00 p.m. Where: Oxford College Admission: Free   16 Sept. Volleyball: Emory vs. Juniata When: Sept. 16, 6:00 p.m. Where: Woodruff PE Center Admission: Free   17 Sept. Women's Soccer: Emory vs. Birmingham Southern When: Sept. 17, 3:00 p.m. Where: Woodruff PE Center Admission: Free   17 Sept. Gary Motley Trio When: Sept. 17, 4:00 p.m. Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emerson Concert Hall Admission: Free   18 Sept. EndNote Introduction When: Sept. 18, 4:00 p.m. Where: Woodruff Library, Room 312 Admission: Free   18 Sept. Urban Health Initiative Fall Orientation and Information Session When: Sept. 18, 5:30 p.m. Where: School of Medicine, Room 120 Admission: Free   19 Sept. EndNote for the Beginner (Mac) When: Sept. 19, 1:00 p.m. Where: Health Sciences Center Library, Room B_65 Admission: Free   20 Sept. Multifaith Prayer and Meditation When: Sept. 20, 12:00 p.m. Where: Cannon Chapel Admission: Free   20 Sept. OUTKAST Imagination: Justice-Oriented Pedagogy in Hip Hop-Inspired Humanities Instruction When: Sept. 20, 2:00 p.m. Where: Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives and Rare Book Library Admission: Free   20 Sept. Idealist Graduate School Fair When: Sept. 20, 5:00 p.m. Where: Cox Hall Ballroom Admission: Free   20 Sept. Film screening: "To Be or Not to Be" (1942) When: Sept. 20, 7:30 p.m. Where: White Hall, Room 208 Admission: Free   20 Sept. Southern Circuit Film Series: "When God Sleeps" (2017) When: Sept. 20, 7:30 p.m. Where: Williams Hall, Oxford College Admission: Free   21 Sept. 2017 Health Care Career Fair When: Sept. 21, 4:00 p.m. Where: School of Nursing, Plaza Admission: Free   21 Sept. Comedian series: Tony Hinchcliffe When: Sept. 21, 6:30 p.m. Where: Harland Cinema Admission: Free   21 Sept. Theater Emory: "Midnight Pillow" When: Sept. 21, 7:30 p.m. Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts: Theater Lab Admission: $18; $14 and $12 discount categories; $6 Emory students   View the Full Emory Events Calendar

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