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For Faculty and Staff of Emory University Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017

COLLABORATION Emory Sports Medicine Complex opens The Atlanta Hawks Basketball Club and Emory Healthcare opened the doors to their new 90,000-square-foot complex. It is the first of its kind, integrating four state-of-the-art facilities on its five-acre campus, including the Hawks' official practice courts and Emory's entire sports-medicine division. COMMUNITY Emory annexation into city of Atlanta approved by Atlanta City Council The Atlanta City Council voted unanimously Dec. 4 to approve Emory's annexation into the city, which will go into effect on Jan. 1. GOVERNMENT Emory continues advocacy efforts after U.S. Senate passes tax reform bill As the U.S. Senate and House try to reconcile differences in their tax reform bills, Emory will continue to advocate against provisions that could negatively impact the university's students, faculty and staff. LEADERSHIP William H. Rogers Jr. elected to Emory Board of Trustees William H. Rogers Jr., chair and CEO of SunTrust Banks Inc., has been elected to the Board of Trustees of Emory University. Rogers joined SunTrust in 1980 and has served as chair and CEO since 2012. EVENTS 10 things to do for under $10 As the semester ends and you prepare for the holidays, check out these things to do on campus that are inexpensive and perfect for either entertaining the family or some well-deserved "you" time. CAMPUS Students make surprise appearance on 'The Ellen Show' Two Emory seniors got the thrill -- and shock -- of a lifetime last week when they were surprised by an opportunity to be on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" and score some serious holiday swag.

Photo Gallery   World AIDS Day Emory commemorated World AIDS Day, Dec. 1, with the university's 13th annual Quilt on the Quad, the nation's largest collegiate display of panels from the NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt. View more photos.

Take Note   Law professor Dorothy Brown honored with AALS Clyde Ferguson Award Goizueta's Thomas Smith named to Top 40 Undergraduate Business Professors Emory Sports Medicine offers new micro-invasive technique for treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome Reminder: Free flu shots available through Emory medical plans

Emory Insider: Amenities   Charge your electric car: Don't worry about running out of juice. Level II electric vehicle charging stations powered by ChargePoint are located in the Clairmont Tower and Peavine II parking decks on the Emory campus and in the Fleming parking lot on the Oxford College campus. You can pay by credit card or ChargePoint pre-paid card.

In The News   Atlanta mayoral runoff a test of race, gender and grudges Dec. 3 |  Andra Gillespie  |  Associated Press The rise of smart machines puts spotlight on 'robot rights' Dec. 3 |  Mark Goldfeder |  NBC News Emory students tackle unsolved, unpunished killings from the Civil Rights Movement -- and draw parallels to today Dec. 1 |  Hank Klibanoff |  Atlanta Magazine

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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