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For Faculty and Staff of Emory University Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2017

SUSTAINABILITY Green roofs take root at Emory From campus buildings to pedestrian plazas and, now, a vegetable garden atop a university hospital, green roofs are serving Emory's sustainability vision. HONORS U.S. News ranks Emory University Hospital No. 1, Emory Saint Joseph's No. 2 in Georgia For the sixth year in a row, U.S. News and World Report has ranked Emory University Hospital the No. 1 hospital in Georgia and in metro Atlanta in its 2017-18 Best Hospitals Guide. INNOVATION How religious songs can help cancer patients heal While the link between religion and mental health is well established, nursing professor Jill Hamilton's studies are the first to focus specifically on religious songs and African American cancer survivors. RESOURCES Candler, Aquinas Center form affiliation to strengthen Catholic academic offerings Candler School of Theology and Aquinas Center of Theology have entered into an affiliate agreement that will strengthen their programming and academic resources, and introduce new opportunities to engage the Catholic community in Atlanta and beyond. HEALTH New report says years of sustained, coordinated efforts needed to curb opioid epidemic Drug overdose is now the leading cause of death from unintentional injury in the U.S., and most of these deaths involve an opioid, according to a new report. Reducing deaths will take coordinated efforts by physicians, patients, federal and state agencies and the public. TEACHING Summer undergraduate research at Emory is a SURE thing Across Emory University, 96 undergraduates traded flip-flops for lab coats to spend the summer taking a deep dive into the world of research through a renewed initiative known as SURE.

Photo Gallery   MBA students take on Leader's Reaction Course Battling the summer heat, MBA students in Goizueta Business School recently completed the 14th annual Leader's Reaction Course at Fort Benning. This year featured the largest group to date with 76 individuals making up 14 teams. The day consisted of learning about team work under "simulated stress situations."

Take Note   Thursday webinar from National Academies highlights disaster preparedness, resilience for research community Emory Surplus Property hosts blow-out sale Friday; discounts with Eagle Card Nominate outstanding Emory employees for Award of Distinction by Sept. 7 Emory Center for Digital Scholarship announces fall workshop series

Emory Insider: Support   Help with child care: As kids return to school, don't forget that Bright Horizons Back-Up Care Advantage offers temporary care to Emory University faculty, staff and Laney Graduate School families when your usual child and adult/elder care arrangements are unavailable. Programs can help with school holidays, teacher workdays, illnesses and more.

In The News   Ernst Zundel, Holocaust denier tried for spreading his message, dies at 78 Aug. 7 |  Deborah E. Lipstadt |  New York Times Handel preps another 6th District campaign as Ossoff hints at comeback Aug. 3 |  Andra Gillespie |  Atlanta Journal-Constitution Gene-editing tool raises questions about what is 'disease' Aug. 3 |  Rachel Kolb |  San Francisco Chronicle Anthrax's cousin wreaks havoc in the rainforest Aug. 2 |  Tom Gillespie |  Science

Featured Events   Center for Faculty Development and Excellence Summer Teaching Intensive Seven modules over two days address timely issues in classroom management and teaching. When: Aug. 10, 9:00 a.m. Where: Woodruff Library, Jones Room Admission: Free Parenting Your Teen: Success in School This live, online talk provides tips for helping your teen thrive in school. When: Aug. 10, 1:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free Brainfood 101: Key Nutrients to Boost Your Mood Learn about important nutrients and superfood sources for a healthy brain and balanced mood. When: Aug. 10, 2:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free

09 Aug. Canvas 101 When: Aug. 9, 9:00 a.m. Where: Woodruff Library, Room 314 Admission: Free   09 Aug. FileBridge Training by Access for Emory Healthcare Users When: Aug. 9, 10:00 a.m. Where: Whitehead Biomedical Research Building, Auditorium Admission: Free   09 Aug. Hands-on EndNote Session for the Beginner (Mac) When: Aug. 9, 12:00 p.m. Where: Health Sciences Center Library, E-classroom Admission: Free   09 Aug. Financial Wellness: Retirement and Estate Planning When: Aug. 9, 1:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free   09 Aug. WaterHub Tour When: Aug. 9, 1:00 p.m. Where: WaterHub on Peavine Creek Drive Admission: Free   09 Aug. Compassion Meditation Group When: Aug. 9, 5:00 p.m. Where: Cannon Chapel, Room 106 Admission: Free   09 Aug. Sip, Shop and Support: Executive Women of Goizueta Annual Scholarship Fundraiser When: Aug. 9, 5:00 p.m. Where: Shops Around Lenox Admission: Free   10 Aug. Bringing Medicine and Engineering Together When: Aug. 10, 7:00 a.m. Where: Emory University Hospital, Auditorium Admission: Free   10 Aug. Saving for College When: Aug. 10, 12:00 p.m. Where: Goizueta Business School Admission: Free   14 Aug. Author event: Anna Schachner, "You and I and Someone Else" When: Aug. 14, 6:30 p.m. Where: Miller Ward Alumni House, Clegg Suite Admission: Free   15 Aug. WaterHub Tour When: Aug. 15, 11:00 a.m. Where: WaterHub on Peavine Creek Drive Admission: Free   15 Aug. Parenting Your Child with Special Needs: Record Keeping When: Aug. 15, 1:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free   16 Aug. Active Works: Fitting Activity into Your Workday When: Aug. 16, 12:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free   16 Aug. Growing Through Grief: Accepting the New Normal When: Aug. 16, 12:00 p.m. Where: Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, Room 203 Admission: Free   16 Aug. Caregivers Network: Disaster Planning When: Aug. 16, 1:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free   16 Aug. EndNote for the Beginner When: Aug. 16, 12:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free   17 Aug. Emory College of Arts and Sciences Staff Service Award When: Aug. 17, 3:30 p.m. Where: Atwood Hall, second floor Science Commons Admission: Free   22 Aug. Fantastic Service Behaviors When: Aug. 22, 8:30 a.m. Where: 1599 Clifton Road Admission: Free   22 Aug. Emory Farmers Market: Tomato Festival When: Aug. 22, 11:00 a.m. Where: Cox Hall Bridge Admission: Free   22 Aug. Faculty Career Development Series: Supporting Emory Students with Disabilities When: Aug. 22, 12:00 p.m. Where: Claudia Nance Rollings Building, Room 1000 Admission: Free   22 Aug. Active Works: Fitting Activity into Your Workday When: Aug. 22, 2:30 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free   23 Aug. Developing Yourself and Others When: Aug. 23, 8:30 a.m. Where: 1599 Clifton Road Admission: Free   24 Aug. The Past, Present and Future of the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program in Pediatrics When: Aug. 24, 7:00 a.m. Where: Emory University Hospital, Auditorium Admission: Free   24 Aug. Atlanta Beltline Parade Lantern Workshop for Adults When: Aug. 24, 6:30 p.m. Where: Michael C. Carlos Museum, Ackerman Hall Admission: $25   27 Aug. Atlanta Beltline Parade Lantern Workshop for Families When: Aug. 27, 2:00 p.m. Where: Michael C. Carlos Museum, Ackerman Hall Admission: $25   View the Full Emory Events Calendar

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