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For Students of Emory University Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018

COMMUNITY Finals hounding you? De-stress with therapy dogs Students can sign up now for Emory's annual dog-petting study break, set for Thursday, Dec. 13, at the Woodruff Library. COLLABORATION Bicentennial tribute to Frederick Douglass shows abolitionist's speeches still resonate Lectures originally given by abolitionist and orator Frederick Douglass were brought to life in dramatic readings by Emory and community presenters at an event Nov. 27 to mark his 200th birthday. EVENTS December: 10 things to do for $10 or less With the end of the semester nearing, take advantage of a variety of campus events, from holiday celebrations to an opportunity to relax and unwind with guided meditation. HONORS Emory students, graduate named Schwarzman Scholars for study in China Emory senior Elliot Shuwei Ji, Emory/Georgia Tech dual degree student Veronica Chua and recent alumna Zhongyuan "Echo" Zeng have been selected as Schwarzman Scholars, among only 147 chosen from more than 2,800 applicants around the world. CAMPUS University chaplain search launched Emory University President Claire E. Sterk has charged a search advisory committee with the recruitment and identification of the most highly qualified candidates for Emory's next university chaplain and dean of spiritual and religious life. MILESTONE Emory's oldest academic building opens, restored and renewed In a recent ceremony, Oxford College celebrated the completed renovation of Emory's oldest academic building, Phi Gamma Hall. The process gave prime importance to the historic significance of the building while also making it a useful space for contemporary needs. HEALTH The flu is coming: Are we ready for the next pandemic? A hundred years ago, the 1918 flu pandemic swept the globe, killing 50 to 100 million people. Since then, there have been three more pandemics -- in 1957, 1968 and 2009. The next pandemic, experts say, is a question of when, not if. Are we ready?

EMORY INSIDER: TIPS   Be ready for winter weather: Know the multiple ways to stay informed about possible closings and delays at Emory in the event of severe weather conditions. With winter on its way, here is a reminder of the university's inclement weather policies and procedures.

In The News   Black male writers for our time Nov. 30 |  Jericho Brown and Kevin Young |  New York Times Style Magazine Teens need a strong, and large, support system. Here's how to help them build it. Nov. 30 |  Catherine Bagwell |  Washington Post 2.4-million-year-old stone tools turn up in an unexpected place Dec. 29 |  Jessica Thompson |  The Atlantic

Featured Events   A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols An Emory tradition since 1935, this candlelit service of choral music and scripture readings by special guests from the Emory community will be repeated Dec. 8. When: Dec. 7, 8:00 p.m. Where: Glenn Memorial Auditorium Admission: $5 Emory students Emory Basketball Cheer on the Eagles at several games this month, starting Dec. 8 with the Women's team vs. Birmingham Southern. View Emory Athletics for more dates and times. When: Dec. 8, 4:00 p.m. Where: Woodruff PE Center Admission: Free

05 Dec. Dooley Noted Winter Concert When: Dec. 5, 8:00 p.m. Where: Harland Cinema Admission: Free   06 Dec. Emory Haiti Alliance: June 2018 Surgical Trip Report When: Dec. 6, 6:30 a.m. Where: Emory University Hospital, Auditorium Admission: Free   06 Dec. Lecture: "Opera, Media and Society" When: Dec. 6, 4:00 p.m. Where: PAIS, Room 290 Admission: Free   06 Dec. Guided Meditation and Kung Fu When: Dec. 6, 6:00 p.m. Where: Cannon Chapel, Sanctuary Admission: Free   06 Dec. Therapeutic Thursday When: Dec. 6, 7:00 p.m. Where: MLAO House, 14 Eagle Row Admission: Free   07 Dec. WaterHub Tour When: Dec. 7, 9:30 a.m. Where: WaterHub on Peavine Drive Admission: Free   07 Dec. December Waffles with the Society of Physics Students When: Dec. 7, 11:00 a.m. Where: Math and Science Center, Room N215 Admission: Free   07 Dec. Concert: Vega String Quartet When: Dec. 7, 12:00 p.m. Where: Michael C. Carlos Museum, Ackerman Hall Admission: Free   07 Dec. Bad Feminists Friday: Bad Feminist Talent When: Dec. 7, 1:00 p.m. Where: Cox Hall, Center for Women Admission: Free; register to perform   08 Dec. Dissertation Boot Camp When: Dec. 8, 9:00 a.m. Where: Woodruff Library, Jones Room Admission: Free   08 Dec. Emory Gamelan Concert: Infinite Hope When: Dec. 8, 5:00 p.m. Where: Performing Arts Studio Admission: Free for students   09 Dec. Walkin' in a Winter Wonderland: Grand Re-Opening of McDonough Field When: Dec. 9, 5:00 p.m. Where: McDonough Field Admission: Free   09 Dec. Dance: Fieldwork Showcase When: Dec. 9, 5:00 p.m. Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Dance Studio Admission: $7   11 Dec. Emory Farmers Market When: Dec. 11, 11:00 a.m. Where: Cox Bridge Admission: Free   12 Dec. Coffee and a Cuddle with Atlanta Rescue Dog Cafe When: Dec. 12, 9:00 a.m. Where: Emory Career Center Admission: Free   12 Dec. Finals and Fuchka When: Dec. 12, 12:00 p.m. Where: Woodruff Library, Jones Room Admission: Free   12 Dec. Holiday Party with Department of Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies When: Dec. 12, 1:00 p.m. Where: Candler Library, Room 114 Admission: Free   12 Dec. Center for Women at Emory: Study Break When: Dec. 12, 3:00 p.m. Where: Cox Hall, Center for Women Admission: Free   12 Dec. Diverse Scholars in STEM Mixer When: Dec. 12, 4:00 p.m. Where: Woodruff Library, Jones Room Admission: Free   12 Dec. Dooley After Dark: Finals De-Stress When: Dec. 12, 8:00 p.m. Where: Cox Hall Ballroom Admission: Free   14 Dec. Weihnachtsfest at the German House When: Dec. 14, 5:00 p.m. Where: German House, 733 Clairmont Tower Admission: Free   16 Dec. Christmas with Atlanta Master Chorale When: Dec. 16, 4:00 p.m. Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emerson Concert Hall Admission: $10 for students   View the Full Emory Events Calendar

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