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For Faculty and Staff of Emory University Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2016

MILESTONE Emory University Hospital holds 'topping out' ceremony for new addition Now that the frame and roof are in place, the finish work can begin on the Emory University Hospital addition. A "topping out" ceremony was held last week for the new building, as construction reached the ninth and final level. INSIGHT Football players may face cardiovascular problems Emory cardiologist Jonathan Kim's analysis shows that although not as heavily publicized as neurological issues, long-term adverse cardiovascular outcomes have been demonstrated among retired, professional football players. ART Redesigned African galleries raise the bar for contemplation, curation The Michael C. Carlos Museum's new African galleries offer insight into African artistic expressions, from personal shrines to secular objects. RESEARCH Cardinals may reduce West Nile virus spillover in Atlanta Northern cardinals act as "super suppressors" of West Nile virus in Atlanta, slowing transmission and reducing the incidence of human cases of the mosquito-borne pathogen, suggests a new study. SPORTS Emory swimmer earns two more national championships Emory swimmer Andrew Wilson won national titles in the 100- and 200-meter breaststroke at the U.S. Open Swimming Championships, a five-day meet that concluded Saturday. COMMUNITY Move More Challenge returns with inspiration, incentives to get active Registration begins tomorrow for this year's Move More Challenge, stepping off in September. Use your Fitbit to track your steps, be eligible for prize drawings and earn an incentive for your 2017 health plan.

Take Note   Emory Vaccine Center joins NIH clinical trial of investigational Zika vaccine Goizueta's Ilia Dichev, Grace Pownall receive awards from American Accounting Association Carlos Reads book club announces fall lineup focused on Shakespeare Rollins professor Felipe Lobelo appointed to Action for Healthy Kids board Reminder: University faculty, staff must renew parking permits by Aug. 31

Emory Insider   Searching for a healthy snack? Emory offers special vending machines stocked with nutritious snacks like trail mix, yogurt, fruit, milk, water and more. See the list of healthy vending locations.

In The News   Feds open talks on growing human organs in animals Aug. 6 |  Paul Root Wolpe |  CNN How sexual harassment in the C-suite poisons company culture Aug. 5 |  Melissa Williams |  Fortune NIH launches Zika vaccine trial Aug. 3 |  Srilatha Edupuganti |  USA Today The states where third-party candidates perform best Aug. 2 |  Alan Abramowitz |  The Atlantic

Featured Events   Canvas Boot Camp Learn the basics of Canvas to prepare for the transition to Emory's new learning management system; workshop also offered Aug. 11-12. When: Aug. 10, 2:00 p.m. Where: Woodruff Library, Room 314 Admission: Free WaterHub Tours Explore Emory's innovative water reclamation facility with student-led tours, also Aug. 16 at 10 a.m. When: Aug. 11, 2:00 p.m. Where: WaterHub on Peavine Drive Admission: Free Emory Farmers Market: Tomato Fest Enjoy fresh tomatoes and purchase local produce, organic food and more from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. When: Aug. 23, 11:00 a.m. Where: Cox Hall Bridge Admission: Free

10 Aug. Financial Wellness: College Financial Planning When: Aug. 10, 1:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free   10 Aug. Information Session: School of Nursing DNP Nurse Anesthesia Program When: Aug. 10, 5:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free   11 Aug. Evening MBA Information Breakfast When: Aug. 11, 7:45 a.m. Where: Goizueta Business School Admission: Free   11 Aug. Parenting Your Teen: Success in School When: Aug. 11, 1:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free   16 Aug. Parenting Your Child with Special Needs: Regarding Education When: Aug. 16, 1:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free   17 Aug. Winship Grand Rounds: Cancer Associated Thrombosis When: Aug. 17, 7:30 a.m. Where: Winship Cancer Institute, Room C5012 Admission: Free   17 Aug. Caregivers Network: Caregiver Guilt-Free Vacation When: Aug. 17, 1:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free   20 Aug. World Music Day When: Aug. 20, 12:00 p.m. Where: Center for Civil and Human Rights Admission: $25 adults; $15 children; $20 seniors, students, educators   25 Aug. Healthy Winship Free Lecture: Family History and Genetic Counseling When: Aug. 25, 12:00 p.m. Where: Winship Cancer Institute, John H. Kauffman Auditorium Admission: Free   25 Aug. Rollins School of Public Health Town Hall: Strengthening the RSPH Community and Beyond When: Aug. 25, 12:00 p.m. Where: Grace Crum Rollins Building, Rita Anne Rollins Room Admission: Free   View the Full Emory Events Calendar

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