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For Faculty and Staff of Emory University Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017

INTERNATIONAL Photos showcase Emory students' fieldwork around the world Students in the Master's of Development Practice program perform months of fieldwork to gain insight on public health, economic development and human rights by living and working with varied populations. See the winners of this year's photo contest highlighting their efforts. LEADERSHIP Emory community advocates for changes in proposed tax legislation Since House Republicans unveiled the proposed Tax Cuts and Jobs Act on Nov. 2, the Emory community has mobilized to advocate against provisions that would unduly impact Emory students, employees and patients. RESEARCH Landmark study may impact standard stroke treatment guidelines Standard guidelines for stroke treatment recommend clot removal only within six hours of stroke onset. But a milestone study in the New England Journal of Medicine shows that clot removal up to 24 hours after stroke led to significantly reduced disability for properly selected patients. IMPACT 'Essential' student support program receives Mellon Foundation funding Emory's Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship, a program that expands access for underrepresented minorities to earn doctorates and faculty positions, has received renewed funding from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. COLLABORATION Emory, Grady awarded nearly $4 million to study Atlanta car crashes Emory's Injury Prevention Research Center, along with Grady Memorial Hospital and collaborators at the University of Michigan, will launch a five-year project to study motor vehicle crashes in metro Atlanta that result in injuries treated at Grady. BUSINESS Goizueta partnership helps female coffee farmers in Nicaragua Grounds for Empowerment, an initiative of Social Enterprise @ Goizueta, is partnering with Nicaragua's Vega Coffee to provide even more economic opportunities for women who are specialty coffee farmers.

Photo Gallery   Emory Cares International Day of Service Hundreds of Emory students, alumni, faculty and staff came together on Saturday, Nov. 11, for the annual Emory Cares International Day of Service, volunteering for dozens of projects in Atlanta and around the world. View more photos.

Take Note   Candler School of Theology named to 'Seminaries that Change the World' for fifth time Emory Johns Creek Hospital celebrates 10th anniversary, raises funds for new technology Dudziak honored as American Society for Legal History Honorary Fellow

Emory Insider: Benefits   Discounts on holiday travel: If you are headed out of town for the holidays, check out Sparkfly, Emory's partner for employee discounts, for reduced rates on hotels, car rentals, airport parking and more. You can also find local hotel discounts for your holiday visitors.

In The News   Options to block Roy Moore's Senate path opaque Nov. 13 |  Andra Gillespie |  Associated Press How a new tax plan could affect those with student debt Nov. 11 |  Jenny Bledsoe |  New York Times Why men rape and how to stop them Nov. 11 |  Kathryn Yount |  GPB News

Featured Events   Emory Dance Company Fall Concert See new works by guest artist Sean Hilton and and Emory faculty members, with a special performance of Solo Olos by acclaimed choreographer Trisha Brown. When: Nov. 17, 7:30 p.m. Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Dance Studio Admission: $15; $12 discount categories; $8 students GlobeMed Zombie 5K Run through Lullwater Preserve avoiding ferocious zombies to raise funds for the Thailand Migrant Assistance Program. This event was rescheduled from Oct. 28 due to weather. When: Nov. 18, 10:00 a.m. Where: Student Activity and Academic Center Admission: $20 Emory Farmers Market Pick up fresh, seasonal and organic items from vendors to cook for your Thanksgiving feast. Continues until 3 p.m. When: Nov. 21, 11:00 a.m. Where: Cox Bridge Admission: Free

17 Nov. The Lying Conference When: Nov. 17, 8:30 a.m. Where: Emory Conference Center, Starvine Ballroom Admission: Free   17 Nov. Quizzes and Exams in Canvas When: Nov. 17, 9:00 a.m. Where: Online Admission: Free   17 Nov. Concert: Vijay Venkatesh, piano When: Nov. 17, 12:00 p.m. Where: Michael C. Carlos Museum, Ackerman Hall Admission: Free   17 Nov. Roundtable series: Is Child Obesity an Environmental Neurologic Disease? When: Nov. 17, 3:30 p.m. Where: Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, Room 201 Admission: Free   17 Nov. Women's Basketball: Emory vs. Texas-Dallas When: Nov. 17, 6:00 p.m. Where: Woodruff PE Center Admission: Free   18 Nov. Women's Basketball: Emory vs. Belhaven When: Nov. 18, 6:00 p.m. Where: Woodruff PE Center Admission: Free   18 Nov. Concert: Voices of Inner Strength Gospel Choir When: Nov. 18, 7:00 p.m. Where: Cannon Chapel Admission: Free   18 Nov. Emory University Symphony Orchestra and Emory Wind Ensemble When: Nov. 18, 8:00 p.m. Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emerson Concert Hall Admission: Free   20 Nov. JWJI Race and Difference Colloquium Series: "Barack Obama, Black Lives Matter and the Politics of Belonging" When: Nov. 20, 12:00 p.m. Where: Woodruff Library, Jones Room Admission: Free   21 Nov. Service of Thanksgiving with The Voices of Hope choir from Arrendale State Prison When: Nov. 21, 11:05 a.m. Where: Cannon Chapel Admission: Free   21 Nov. Parenting Your Child with Special Needs: Self Care When: Nov. 21, 1:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free   21 Nov. Sacred Sound Meditation When: Nov. 21, 7:00 p.m. Where: Cannon Chapel Admission: Free   View the Full Emory Events Calendar

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