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

ALUMNI Emory grads poised for musical breakthrough as The Shadowboxers In 2008, Emory sophomores Adam Hoffman, Matt Lipkins and Scott Tyler decided to form a band. Nearly 10 years later, The Shadowboxers are working with Justin Timberlake, on the cusp of releasing what they believe will be career-changing music. ACHIEVEMENT Nair named president of Arcadia University Ajay Nair, Emory's senior vice president and dean of Campus Life, will serve as the next president of Arcadia University in Pennsylvania. Nair will remain at Emory through March 31. ENGAGEMENT Students propose solutions to problems facing migrants, refugees For 20 Emory students, the challenges faced by the world's displaced peoples took on real-life dimensions this semester through an anthropology seminar that found them working together with migrants and refugees across four continents. INNOVATION Course puts moral issue on trial in unusual final project Instead of a typical final paper, students taking the religion course 'Nazi Medicine on Trial' held a tribunal on whether forced sterilization is immoral, judged by experts from Emory's Center for Ethics and Office of the General Counsel. CAMPUS A new fuzzy face in Emory's Counseling and Psychological Services Meet Finn, the little brother of Emory's first therapy dog, Beowulf. Expect to see this friendly fellow helping out at special events throughout the year. INSIGHT Debating the ethics of head transplants Led by Emory experts, the official journal of the International Neuroethics Society examines the ethical questions raised by the possibility of the world's first head transplant, planned to take place in China. COMMUNITY From tiny seeds communities flourish Thanks to a community grant from Emory's HERCULES Exposome Research Center, low-income West-side Atlanta residents have been planting food gardens in their yards. It is only one of several community outreach projects the center has funded in Atlanta. HEALTH Emory Healthcare provided $73.5 million in charity care in FY 2016-2017 During the last year, Emory Healthcare provided $73.5 million in charity care, which includes care for patients with no health insurance, not even Medicare or Medicaid, and no resources of their own. INGENUITY Have skull drill, will travel "Anthropological genetics is a huge and growing field," says Kendra Sirak. The Emory graduate student has developed a specialized technique for drilling into ancient skulls to remove DNA samples.

Photo Galleries   Pet Therapy Study Break Adorable dogs greeted students at Woodruff Library on Thursday, Dec. 7, for the sixth-annual Pet Therapy Study Break. View more photos of the fun. Emory in the snow Emory was blanketed in white Friday, Dec. 8, when a rare early December snowstorm prompted the university to close for the afternoon, reopening at noon on Saturday. While students enjoyed an unexpected break from final exams, staff leapt into action to keep roads safe and essential services running. See more photos.

Take Note   Emory shuttles offer limited or modified service over winter break Energy competition, holiday turndown support goal of reducing campus energy use Want holiday reading? Check out these books from Emory Libraries that will be movies in 2018 Warnock to give keynote at Emory Law's MLK celebration

NOTE TO READERS   Today's edition concludes Dooley Report's publishing schedule for 2017. To keep up with university happenings, please visit the Emory News Center. Look for the next Dooley Report on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2018, when regular publication resumes. Best wishes for the holidays and the new year!

In The News   Universities, companies fight to keep tax-free tuition assistance Dec. 11 |  Emory University |  Wall Street Journal How to motivate yourself to exercise when you have depression Dec. 7 |  Rachel Hershenberg |  U.S. News & World Report The 6 women suing Harvey Weinstein are using a gangster law originally designed to take down the Mafia -- and experts warn it won't be easy Dec. 7 |  Morgan Cloud |  Business Insider

Featured Events   Exhibit: "Religion of the Heart: John Wesley and the Legacy of Methodism in America" This exhibit on the founder of the Methodist movement runs through March 9. Tours are also offered. When: Dec. 14, 8:00 a.m. Where: Pitts Theology Library, Exhibition Hall Admission: Free

14 Dec. Emory Haiti Alliance: June 2017 Surgical Trip Report When: Dec. 14, 6:30 a.m. Where: Emory University Hospital, Auditorium Admission: Free   14 Dec. Coffee Hour with the Dean of Laney Graduate School When: Dec. 14, 3:00 p.m. Where: Administration Building, Room 206 Admission: Free   16 Dec. Men's Basketball: Emory vs.Guilford College When: Dec. 16, 2:00 p.m. Where: Woodruff PE Center, Gym Admission: Free   28 Dec. Men's Basketball: Emory vs. Illinois Wesleyan When: Dec. 28, 2:00 p.m. Where: Woodruff PE Center, Gym Admission: Free   29 Dec. Men's Basketball: Emory vs. Transylvania When: Dec. 29, 4:00 p.m. Where: Woodruff PE Center, Gym Admission: Free   29 Dec. Women's Basketball: Emory vs. Maryville College When: Dec. 29, 6:00 p.m. Where: Woodruff PE Center, Gym Admission: Free   30 Dec. Women's Basketball: Emory vs. Berry College When: Dec. 30, 6:00 p.m. Where: Woodruff PE Center, Gym Admission: Free   View the Full Emory Events Calendar

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