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For Faculty and Staff of Emory University Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2017

NEW ACADEMIC YEAR BEGINS   WELCOME Meet Emory's Class of 2021 Emory's Class of 2021 arrives this week from across the nation and the world. Along with impressive grades, test scores and artistic and athletic endeavors, they bring diverse stories of their academic journeys. STATISTICS Class of 2021: By the numbers Take a closer look at the demographics of first-year students entering Emory University through Emory College of Arts and Sciences and Oxford College. CAMPUS Move-In Day in less than a minute When Emory's newest students arrived on campus, they joined in a time-honored ritual -- an experience made smoother by months of advance planning and hundreds of volunteers. Here's a glimpse of Move-In Day 2017. ACHIEVEMENT Exceptional students selected as new class of Emory Scholars They come from as far away as Ghana and as close as Atlanta. They have performed at Carnegie Hall, founded nonprofits and graduated as valedictorian. Get to know the newest Emory Scholars, selected for their achievements and potential. INNOVATION New academic year means new programs, events across Emory The nine schools that make up Emory University have big plans for the 2017-18 academic year. Find out the stats on their incoming classes, plus what's novel and noteworthy, from new degree programs to new leaders.

MORE NEWS   HONORS Five Emory nurses named fellows of the American Academy of Nursing Five Emory nurses will be inducted as 2017 Fellows of the American Academy of Nursing. The academy is composed of more than 2,000 of the nation's most accomplished nurse leaders in education, management, practice, policy and research. EVENTS Emory Cinematheque film series explores 'Resisting Fascism' Emory Cinematheque, a weekly series of free film screenings, examines the ways fascism has been opposed in the movies since the 1930s with "Resisting Fascism." The series begins Aug. 23 and continues Wednesdays through Nov. 29. HEALTH Moms and future moms with rare inherited disorder aim for healthy babies People with phenylketonuria (PKU) must learn to live their lives adhering to a strict diet to preserve their health. Women with PKU have an added burden: the need for extra vigilance during pregnancy.

Photo Galleries   Eclipse captivates Emory community Emory's 2017-18 academic year got off to a unique start Monday as students, faculty and staff gathered on the university's Atlanta and Oxford campuses to watch the first partial solar eclipse to grace the area in decades. View more photos. Emory College Move-In Day Emory College's Class of 2021 arrived on campus Saturday, Aug. 19, for Move-In Day. Enthusiastic volunteers greeted new students and carried their belongings into residence halls. See more photos. Oxford College Move-In Day Oxford College welcomed the Class of 2021 to campus on Friday, Aug. 18, with a variety of activities, including the traditional Coca-Cola Toast. View the full gallery.

Take Note   New Executive Park shuttle service starts this week Certify your office with Emory's Green Offices Program Emory announces True Spirit online athletic store in partnership with Barnes & Noble

Emory Insider: Traditions   The Coca-Cola Toast: Each fall, the Coca-Cola Toast welcomes new Emory students to campus; each spring, graduating students raise a Coke bottle to bid farewell to their college years. The tradition commemorates Emory's relationship with The Coca-Cola Company, including Asa Griggs Candler's 1914 "Million Dollar Letter" and Robert W. and George Woodruff's 1979 gift of $105 million.

In The News   See where seven Georgia university presidents had lunch on Monday Aug. 21 |  Claire E. Sterk |  Atlanta Business Chronicle College football is here. But what are we really cheering? Aug. 21 |  Erin C. Tarver |  New York Times Alt-right: Are racists mentally ill? Some psychiatrists say yes Aug. 19 |  Sander Gilman |  Newsweek

Featured Events   Canvas: Walk-In Help Get quick help for common tasks in Emory's new learning management system. Also scheduled for Aug. 24 at 9 a.m. When: Aug. 23, 11:00 a.m. Where: Woodruff Library, Room 314 Admission: Free ECDS + Atlanta Studies: Unpacking Manuel's Tavern Celebrate the launch of the new "Unpacking Manuel's Tavern" website, an Atlanta Studies Network initiative that's managed jointly by Emory and Georgia State. When: Aug. 29, 7:00 p.m. Where: Manuel's Tavern Admission: Free Active Works: Fitting Activity into Your Workday Learn fun ways to incorporate more movement into your workday through Healthy Emory's "Active Works" campaign. When: Aug. 31, 9:30 a.m. Where: Online Admission: Free

23 Aug. Developing Yourself and Others When: Aug. 23, 8:30 a.m. Where: 1599 Clifton Road Admission: Free   23 Aug. Compassion Meditation Group When: Aug. 23, 5:00 p.m. Where: Cannon Chapel, Room 106 Admission: Free   23 Aug. Film screening: "The Great Dictator" (1940) When: Aug. 23, 7:30 p.m. Where: White Hall, Room 208 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. Growing Through Grief: Accepting the New Normal When: Aug. 24, 12:00 p.m. Where: Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Admission: Free   24 Aug. Center for Women: Open House Ice Cream Social When: Aug. 24, 12:00 p.m. Where: Cox Hall, 3rd floor Admission: Free   24 Aug. Canvas: Using Course Templates to Streamline Course Development When: Aug. 24, 1:00 p.m. Where: Woodruff Library, Room 314 Admission: Free   28 Aug. Creating Bibliographies with Zotero When: Aug. 28, 2:00 p.m. Where: Woodruff Library, Room 312 Admission: Free   29 Aug. Caregiver Support at Emory University: We Are Here to Help When: Aug. 29, 12:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free   29 Aug. "Threads of Time" Lecture When: Aug. 29, 7:30 p.m. Where: Michael C. Carlos Museum, Ackerman Hall Admission: Free   View the Full Emory Events Calendar

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