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For Students of Emory University Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018

SPECIAL FEATURE Meet Emory's Class of 2022 Carrying hopes and soaring expectations, along with mountains of trunks, boxes and suitcases, the largest first-year class in Emory University's history arrived on campus this week. Learn more about the Class of 2022, from demographics to student profiles, and experience Move-In Day through photos and video. LEADERSHIP Sterk welcomes students, faculty, staff to new academic year As classes get under way, President Claire E. Sterk reflects on the communities that make up our university and looks forward to a "surprising, challenging and rewarding" year. TRANSIT Community encouraged to take MARTA survey to advocate for Clifton Corridor The Clifton Corridor Transit Initiative would bring four miles of light rail to the Emory area, improving access, reducing traffic and contributing to a healthier environment. MARTA is seeking feedback on proposed projects through an online survey until Friday, Aug. 31. RESEARCH Neuroscientists team with engineers to explore how the brain controls movement Through a collaboration with Georgia Tech engineering professor Muhannad Bakir, Emory biology professor Samuel Sober recently received a $200,000 award to create a device that will be used to potentially gain insights into neurological disorders that affect motor control. EVENTS Emory shines at the Decatur Book Festival A diverse slate of Emory faculty, staff and student authors will take the stage this weekend at the 2018 AJC Decatur Book Festival, set for Aug. 31 through Sept. 2 at multiple venues.

Photo Galleries   Emory College Move-In Day Emory College's Class of 2022 arrived on campus Saturday, Aug. 25, for Move-In Day. Enthusiastic volunteers greeted new students and carried their belongings into residence halls. Oxford College Move-In Day Oxford College welcomed the Class of 2022 to campus on Friday, Aug. 24, with a variety of activities, including the traditional Coca-Cola Toast.

SUMMER STORIES   Take a look back at three engaging ways Emory students spent the summer. RESEARCH The plant hunters Journey deep into the pine forests of South Georgia as Emory ethnobotanist Cassandra Quave leads students in a search for secrets of ancient remedies that may benefit modern medicine. COMMUNITY Summer of service From teaching reading to refugees to drafting policy at City Hall, Emory students devoted their summer break to making an impact in Atlanta. ENTREPRENEURSHIP Energy innovators Meet three Emory students spending eight weeks in an English castle as they compete for the Hult Prize and $1 million to develop their device to help cope with climate change.

Take Note   Submit your #EagleEyeSpy photo to Campus Life for a chance to win a $50 bookstore gift card Pitts Theology Library features exhibition on "Reading the Reformation through the Lens of Contemporary Theology" Emory College Council seeks legislator applications by Sept. 2

Emory Insider: Perks   Emory Employee-Student Job Network: Need a part-time job? Get hired by Emory faculty or staff for jobs such as child care, pet care, house sitting, lawn care and more. Sign up for an account for this service exclusively for Emory students.

In the News   Executive profiles: Emory University President Claire E. Sterk Aug. 26 |  Claire E. Sterk |  Atlanta Business Chronicle Curbing the cost of chronic conditions Aug. 23 |  Kenneth Thorpe |  U.S. News and World Report Catholics are desperate for tangible reforms on clergy sex abuse Aug. 22 |  Susan Reynolds |  The Atlantic

Featured Events   Dive In Movie: "Avengers Infinity War" Dive in and splash while enjoying the Marvel movie; free food and drinks while supplies last. When: Aug. 29, 8:30 p.m. Where: Student Academic & Activity Center, pool Admission: Free Student Activities Fair More than 200 undergraduate student organizations will have food, fun, freebies and information. When: Sept. 1, 8:00 p.m. Where: The Quad Admission: Free

30 Aug. Canvas for TAs When: Aug. 30, 11:00 a.m. Where: Woodruff Library, Room 314 Admission: Free   30 Aug. Center for Women Ice Cream Open House When: Aug. 30, 12:00 p.m. Where: Cox Hall, 3rd Floor Admission: Free   30 Aug. Preferred Name on EmoryCard Swap When: Aug. 30, 2:30 p.m. Where: B. Jones Center, Suite 101 Admission: Free   30 Aug. Office of LGBT Life Open House When: Aug. 30, 4:00 p.m. Where: Alumni Memorial University Center, Suite 132 Admission: Free   30 Aug. Theater Interest Meeting When: Aug. 30, 5:00 p.m. Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Theater Lab Admission: Free   30 Aug. Emory University Chorus Auditions When: Aug. 30, 6:00 p.m. Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts Admission: Free   30 Aug. Guided Meditation with a Nun When: Aug. 30, 6:00 p.m. Where: Cannon Chapel, Sanctuary Admission: Free   31 Aug. Emory Muslim Students Association: Throwback Popsicle Social When: Aug. 31, 2:30 p.m. Where: Behind Cannon Chapel (under the bridge) Admission: Free   31 Aug. Emory Dance Program Information Session When: Aug. 31, 4:00 p.m. Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Dance Studio Admission: Free   31 Aug. Emory Dark Arts Performance and Open Mic When: Aug. 31, 5:00 p.m. Where: Cox Hall Bridge Admission: Free   31 Aug. Volleyball: Emory vs. Whittier College When: Aug. 31, 7:00 p.m. Where: Woodruff PE Center Admission: Free   31 Aug. Men's Soccer: Emory vs. Hardin-Simmons University When: Aug. 31, 7:00 p.m. Where: Woodruff PE Center Admission: Free   01 Sept. Theater Emory Fall 2018 Auditions When: Sept. 1, 10:00 a.m. Where: Rich Building Admission: Free   01 Sept. Volleyball: Emory vs. Illinois Wesleyan When: Sept. 1, 12:30 p.m. Where: Woodruff PE Center; also 5:30 p.m. Admission: Free   01 Sept. Men's Soccer: Emory vs. Washington & Lee When: Sept. 1, 7:00 p.m. Where: Woodruff PE Center Admission: Free   04 Sept. Academic Writing Workshop When: Sept. 4, 12:00 p.m. Where: Candler School of Theology, Rita Anne Rollins Building, Room 252 Admission: Free   04 Sept. Workshop: Intro to ArcGIS Desktop When: Sept. 4, 2:00 p.m. Where: Woodruff Library, Room 312 Admission: Free   05 Sept. Wonderful Wednesday When: Sept. 5, 12:00 p.m. Where: Cox Hall Bridge Admission: Free   View the Full Emory Events Calendar

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