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For Students of Emory University Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2017

INSIGHT 'Bunk': Kevin Young's new book examines the rise of hoaxes In his acclaimed new book, Emory University Distinguished Professor Kevin Young explores the history of hoaxes and fakers, and how they continue to shape our culture. ADVOCACY Emory governance groups oppose proposed tax bills As Emory continues to advocate for changes in Republican tax reform proposals, the university's top governance groups have contacted Capitol Hill about provisions in both House and Senate bills that would negatively impact higher education. IN CLASS Student films on U.S. political movements debut tonight Students in an Emory College history class are analyzing U.S. political movements by learning about digital storytelling and multimedia production. See their work at tonight's "Documenting the Right" Student Film Festival. COMMUNITY 'Paws' from preparing for finals with Woodruff Library's Pet Therapy Study Break Emory Libraries brings back its popular Pet Therapy Study Break on Thursday, Dec. 7. Students can sign up to take a break from studying for finals by spending a few minutes with trained therapy dogs. HEALTH CARE eXtraordinarY: New clinic for X and Y chromosome variations One day a month, the recently opened "eXtraordinarY" clinic sees two to three young patients in Emory Clinic B. While its patient base is small, its reputation is growing as a resource for families affected by sex chromosome variations. DISCOVERY New catalyst controls activation of a carbon-hydrogen bond Emory chemists working in Huw Davies' lab have led the development of another catalyst that can selectively activate a carbon-hydrogen bond, part of an ongoing strategy to revolutionize the field of organic synthesis and open up new chemical space. RESEARCH Bacteria in a beetle make it a leaf-eater In a paper published in Cell, lead author and Emory post-doctoral fellow Hassan Salem finds that a leaf-eating beetle has evolved a symbiotic relationship with bacteria that allows the insect to break down pectin -- part of a plant's cell wall that is indigestible to most animals. CAMPUS Quilt on the Quad honors World AIDS Day On Friday, Emory marks World AIDS Day with Quilt on the Quad, the nation's largest collegiate display of panels from the AIDS Memorial Quilt. Learn more about the event and Emory's 20 years of groundbreaking HIV research.

Take Note   McCartney, Khattab named to United Soccer Coaches All-South Atlantic Region teams Emory student real estate team takes first place at CoreNet Global Academic Challenge Nursing faculty receive top honors from March of Dimes

Emory Insider: Support   Need help with writing? The Emory Writing Center provides tutoring for students in Emory College and Laney Graduate School who want help at any stage in the writing process, from exploring ideas to revising drafts to polishing up a final project. Check out the center's extended hours for the last two weeks of the semester.

In The News   Georgia's newest Rhodes scholars making a difference already Nov. 26 |  Chelsea Jackson |  Atlanta Journal-Constitution Why the guilt? When eating habits make you feel guilty this holiday season Nov. 26 |  Rachel Hershenberg |  Psychology Today If you transplant a human head, where do you get the body? Nov. 24 |  Karen Rommelfanger |  Gizmodo

Featured Events   Emory's Young Artists Hear performances by some of the most outstanding undergraduate talents from Emory's Department of Music. When: Dec. 1, 12:00 p.m. Where: Michael C. Carlos Museum, Ackerman Hall Admission: Free A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols Participate in this candlelit evening service of choral music and scripture readings, an Emory tradition since 1935. Also on Saturday at 4 and 8 p.m. When: Dec. 1, 8:00 p.m. Where: Glenn Memorial Auditorium Admission: $20; $15 discount categories; $5 students Fieldwork Showcase with Emory Dance with CORE Performance Company and The Field Enjoy shared new works created by Atlanta artists and performed by the three dance groups. When: Dec. 3, 5:00 p.m. Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Dance Studio Admission: $7

29 Nov. The Second Wonderful Wednesday After Dark When: Nov. 29, 5:00 p.m. Where: Asbury Circle Admission: Free   29 Nov. Men's Basketball: Emory vs. Birmingham Southern When: Nov. 29, 7:00 p.m. Where: Woodruff PE Center, Gym Admission: Free   29 Nov. "Documenting the Right" Student Film Festival When: Nov. 29, 7:00 p.m. Where: White Hall, Room 111 Admission: Free   30 Nov. WaterHub Tour When: Nov. 30, 10:00 a.m. Where: WaterHub on Peavine Drive Admission: Free   30 Nov. Advent Service: Magnificat When: Nov. 30, 11:05 a.m. Where: Cannon Chapel, Sanctuary Admission: Free   30 Nov. Submitting Your Electronic Dissertation/Thesis When: Nov. 30, 12:00 p.m. Where: Woodruff Library, Room 314 Admission: Free   30 Nov. Impact of "Change Starts at Home": Preventing Violence Against Women and Girls in Nepal When: Nov. 30, 12:00 p.m. Where: Claudia Nance Rollins Building, Room 6001 Admission: Free   30 Nov. Theater: "Taking Tiger Mountain by Strategy" When: Nov. 30, 5:00 p.m. Where: Math and Science Building, Room E208 Admission: Free   30 Nov. Women's Basketball: Emory vs. Piedmont College When: Nov. 30, 6:00 p.m. Where: Woodruff PE Center, Gym Admission: Free   30 Nov. Film screening: "Hercules 56" (2006) When: Nov. 30, 7:00 p.m. Where: Harland Cinema Admission: Free   30 Nov. Men's Basketball: Oxford vs. Pasco-Hernando State College When: Nov. 30, 8:00 p.m. Where: Oxford College, Williams Gym Admission: Free   30 Nov. Concert: Oxford Chorale When: Nov. 30, 8:00 p.m. Where: Oxford College, Chapel Admission: $5   01 Dec. Michael C. Carlos Museum Bookshop Two-Day Holiday Sale When: Dec. 1, 10:00 a.m. Where: Michael C. Carlos Museum, Bookshop Admission: Free   01 Dec. Emory Graduate Students Unite Against Sexual Harassment When: Dec. 1, 11:30 a.m. Where: Center for Women Admission: Free; registration required   01 Dec. The Transition to Foraging for Dense and Predictable (Food) Resources and its Impact on the Evolution of Modern Humans When: Dec. 1, 3:00 p.m. Where: Psychology and Interdisciplinary Studies (PAIS) Building, Room 290 Admission: Free   01 Dec. Lecture: Memory, Grief and Agency When: Dec. 1, 5:45 p.m. Where: Candler School of Theology, Rita Anne Rollins Building, Room 322 Admission: Free   02 Dec. Southern Folk Advent When: Dec. 2, 4:00 p.m. Where: Oxford College, Old Church Admission: Free   02 Dec. UCB Movie Night: "Elf" (2003) When: Dec. 2, 8:00 p.m. Where: Harland Cinema Admission: Free   03 Dec. Laszlo-Excalibur Lecture: Princeton curator J . Michael Padgett on the Berlin Painter When: Dec. 3, 4:00 p.m. Where: Michael C. Carlos Museum, Ackerman Hall Admission: Free   04 Dec. Performance: Dance Oxford When: Dec. 4, 8:00 p.m. Where: Oxford College, Williams Hall Admission: Free   05 Dec. Emory Farmers Market When: Dec. 5, 11:00 a.m. Where: Cox Hall Bridge Admission: Free   05 Dec. Midnight Pancake Breakfast When: Dec. 5, 12:00 a.m. Where: Oxford College, Dining Hall Admission: Free   05 Dec. BAMBIKA Beats step show by members of the Brotherhood of Afrocentric Men and Ngambika When: Dec. 5, 8:00 p.m. Where: Tarbutton Hall, Plaza Admission: Free   06 Dec. MS in Business Analytics (MSBA) Web Chat When: Dec. 6, 9:00 a.m. Where: Online Admission: Free   06 Dec. Men's Basketball: Emory vs. Covenant College When: Dec. 6, 7:00 p.m. Where: Woodruff PE Center, Gym Admission: Free   View the Full Emory Events Calendar

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