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For Faculty and Staff of Emory University Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017

HEALTH Cancer: What you don't know can save you Patients usually don't see what goes on outside the treatment room: the pathologists who scrutinize tissue to determine if it's cancerous; the medical dosimetrists who plot the paths of radiation beams; the pharmacy technicians who mix precise doses. Take a look behind the scenes at Winship Cancer Institute. ADVOCACY Emory governance groups oppose proposed tax bills As Emory continues to advocate for changes in Republican tax reform proposals, the university's top governance groups have contacted Capitol Hill about provisions in both House and Senate bills that would negatively impact higher education. HONORS International Awards honor law school leader, epidemiologist, humanitarian Emory Law administrator Jessica Dworkin, epidemiologist K.M. Venkat Narayan and humanitarian and Emory alumnus Kwadwo Sarpong are the 2017 recipients of the Office of Global Strategy and Initiatives' International Awards. CAMPUS Winners announced for zero landfill waste video competition Last month, the Office of Sustainability Initiatives invited Emory students, faculty and staff to create videos about the importance of landfill waste diversion. View the three winners of the video contest. TEACHING Botanical medicine course takes multi-disciplinary look at how plants can heal From aloe and aspirin to a common cancer drug, Cassandra Quave's 'Botanical Medicine and Health' course combines botany, chemistry, anthropology and pharmacology to examine ancient and modern plant-based treatments.

Take Note   Nursing faculty receive top honors from March of Dimes Learn about Emory Law's spring semester courses for the Emory community Emory student real estate team takes first place at CoreNet Global Academic Challenge

Emory Insider: Perks   Fitbit discounts: If a fitness tracker is on your holiday shopping list, remember the Emory Fitbit Store! Employees and retirees can purchase Fitbit devices at subsidized rates through March, when the next round of the Move More Challenge will begin.

In The News   Ultrasound could offer noninvasive treatment for Parkinson's and depression Nov. 30 |  Helen Mayberg |  Scientific American Antibiotic resistance: An old problem with new ramifications Nov. 29 |  Jim Hughes |  CNN If you transplant a human head, where do you get the body? Nov. 24 |  Karen Rommelfanger |  Gizmodo

Featured Events   AntiquiTEA: "Contemporary Weaving Traditions of Bolivian Women" Enjoy afternoon tea and scones as art history PhD candidate Shelley Burian shares stories of the work of indigenous women. When: Dec. 7, 4:00 p.m. Where: Michael C. Carlos Museum, Ackerman Hall Admission: Free Christmas with the Atlanta Master Chorale Enjoy the Atlanta Master Chorale as they sing toward a sense of peace and togetherness. A second performance is Sunday, Dec. 10, at 4 p.m. When: Dec. 9, 8:00 p.m. Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emerson Concert Hall Admission: $35; $30 discount categories; $10 students Financial Wellness: Documents for Life Get an overview of what documents are needed to build a sound financial base. When: Dec. 13, 1:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free

06 Dec. Stemming the Tide of Type 2 Diabetes and Childhood Obesity: Disrupting the Source When: Dec. 6, 12:00 p.m. Where: Claudia Nance Rollins Building, Room 1000 Admission: Free   06 Dec. Men's Basketball: Emory vs. Covenant College When: Dec. 6, 7:00 p.m. Where: Woodruff PE Center, Gym Admission: Free   07 Dec. Rural Surgery Trends in Practice and Training When: Dec. 7, 7:00 a.m. Where: Emory University Hospital, Auditorium Admission: Free   07 Dec. WaterHub Tour When: Dec. 7, 10:00 a.m. Where: WaterHub on Peavine Drive Admission: Free   07 Dec. Planning for a Systematic Review When: Dec. 7, 12:00 p.m. Where: Health Sciences Center Library, Room B_63 Admission: Free   07 Dec. Innovations in Assessing the Health Impact of Air Pollution When: Dec. 7, 12:00 p.m. Where: Claudia Nance Rollins Building, Room 5001 Admission: Free   07 Dec. Executive MPH Program Webinar When: Dec. 7, 5:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free   07 Dec. Center for AIDS Research: Three Talks on Virology and Molecular Biomarkers Core When: Dec. 7, 5:45 p.m. Where: Claudia Nance Rollins Building, Room 1000 Admission: Free   08 Dec. 6th Atlanta Workshop on International Economics When: Dec. 8, 9:15 a.m. Where: Emory Conference Center and Hotel Admission: Free   08 Dec. Seminar: "Medical Expenditures for Cardiovascular Diseases Associated with Physical Inactivity among U.S. Adults" When: Dec. 8, 12:00 p.m. Where: Claudia Nance Rollins Building, Room 1051 Admission: Free   10 Dec. Advent Lessons and Carols When: Dec. 10, 11:00 a.m. Where: Glenn Memorial United Methodist Church Admission: Free   10 Dec. Santa's Favorite Chamber Music When: Dec. 10, 4:00 p.m. Where: Michael C. Carlos Museum, Ackerman Hall Admission: Free   11 Dec. Evening MBA Insight Night: Open House When: Dec. 11, 6:30 p.m. Where: Goizueta Business School Admission: Free   View the Full Emory Events Calendar

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