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For Faculty and Staff of Emory University Tuesday, May 16, 2017

ACHIEVEMENT Winship awarded NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center status Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University has earned the prestigious comprehensive cancer center designation from the National Cancer Institute, placing it in the top one percent of all cancer centers in the United States. MILESTONE Emory's energy scorecard marks gains in savings, sustainability Emory's WaterHub reaches a milestone, reducing potable water use on campus by more than 100 million gallons during the past two years, as the university continues to make progress toward ambitious sustainability goals. COLLABORATION Conference to foster new partnerships, directions for computational neuroscience research Scientists and students from Atlanta's three major research universities will gather at Emory May 18-19 to discuss the latest in computational neuroscience, focusing on new directions in motor control. CAMPUS Summer brings robust schedule of events to Emory From bassoonists to athletes, high school debaters to future doctoral scholars, visitors will quicken the pace on campus this summer. Events kick into high gear this weekend, when Emory hosts Georgia's Special Olympics Summer Games. HONORS Giddens, Ono garner Eleanor Main Awards for mentoring excellence PhD graduate Michelle Marie Giddens and mathematics professor Ken Ono are this year's winners of the Eleanor Main Graduate Mentor Awards, which recognize graduate students and faculty for outstanding mentoring. RESEARCH Climate change is in Atlanta's air For her undergraduate thesis, 2017 Emory College graduate Emily Li investigated how climate change is affecting air quality, pollution and health in Atlanta. Her findings are compiled on the website, Climate Change is in the Air, as a resource for local residents. COMMUNITY Emory employees offer a bold showing at Staff Fest 2017 The theme for this year's Staff Fest was "Be Bold - Be Emory," and thousands of university employees turned out Friday, May 12, to do just that. Attendees enjoyed games, music, a catered lunch, a fun run-walk and the popular volleyball tournament.

Take Note   Emory monitoring 'WannaCry' ransomware attacks; employees encouraged to update Windows Japanese Minister of Health visits Emory University Hospital Turner Environmental Law Clinic continues opposition to Florida nuclear reactors Emory Baseball selected to NCAA Tournament field; faces Rowan University on Thursday

Emory Insider   Cool off with a swim in the SAAC pool: Emory faculty and staff may buy discounted memberships to the Student Activity and Academic Center on Emory's Clairmont Campus; special summer-only memberships are available. You can also purchase a daily walk-up pass for $10.

In The News   How T. S. Eliot's time as a university lecturer shaped his writing May 15 |  Ronald Schuchard |  Times Higher Education How smart is a dog really? The secrets of a canine mind May 11 |  Gregory Berns  |  TIME Why more Americans are weighing personal conscience and religious liberty May 8 |  Mark Goldfeder |  Christian Science Monitor

Featured Events   Compassion Meditation Group All are welcome to this free weekly meditation group, held every Wednesday. When: May 17, 5:00 p.m. Where: Cannon Chapel, Room 206 Admission: Free Bike to Work Day Celebration Cyclists and supporters enjoy breakfast from General Muir and EarthFare, guided stretching from Empower Yoga, free bike repairs, information fair and group ride. When: May 19, 7:00 a.m. Where: Emory Point Admission: Free Atlanta Master Chorale: "Ein Deutsches Requiem" The Atlanta Master Chorale performs work by Johannes Brahms. Second performance Sunday at 4 p.m. When: May 20, 8:00 p.m. Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emerson Concert Hall Admission: $30; $25 discount categories; $10 students

17 May Caregivers Network: The Care Conversation When: May 17, 1:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free   18 May Ignorant was Bliss: How the Medical Community Abetted the Assassination of President Garfield When: May 18, 7:00 a.m. Where: Emory University Hospital, Auditorium Admission: Free   18 May Evening MBA Information Breakfast When: May 18, 7:45 a.m. Where: Goizueta Business School Admission: Free   18 May Canvas 101 When: May 18, 1:30 p.m. Where: Woodruff Library, Room 314 Admission: Free   19 May National Association for Women in Science Atlanta Chapter: Informational Meeting When: May 19, 2:00 p.m. Where: Atwood Chemistry Center, Room 360 Admission: Free   18 May CFAR Special Seminar: Michael Gottlieb on the Early AIDS Epidemic and the Future of HIV When: May 18, 5:15 p.m. Where: Health Sciences Research Building, Auditorium Admission: Free   18 May Twilight Tour, Dinner and Information Session When: May 18, 5:30 p.m. Where: Candler School of Theology, Rita Anne Rollins Building, Room 322 Admission: Free   22 May Barriers to Entry and Regional Economic Growth in China When: May 22, 4:00 p.m. Where: Rich Building, Room 211 Admission: Free   23 May Canvas 101 When: May 23, 1:00 p.m. Where: Woodruff Library, Room 314 Admission: Free   23 May Transitioning from High Potential Individual to New Manager When: May 23, 6:30 p.m. Where: Miller-Ward Alumni House Admission: $25   25 May 12th Annual Harlan Stone Lecture in Trauma: "The Other Side" When: May 25, 7:00 a.m. Where: Emory University Hospital, Auditorium Admission: Free   31 May Evening MBA Insight Night: Open House When: May 31, 6:30 p.m. Where: Goizueta Business School Admission: Free   View the Full Emory Events Calendar

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