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For Faculty and Staff of Emory University Thursday, May 10, 2018

COMMENCEMENT 2018   CEREMONY Emory's 173rd Commencement honors outstanding Class of 2018 The wide-ranging accomplishments of Emory's undergraduate, graduate and professional students will be celebrated May 14 at the university's 173rd Commencement, featuring a keynote address by Dollar Shave Club co-founder and CEO Michael Dubin, an Emory alumnus. CLASS OF 2018: EMORY COLLEGE Emory College scholar takes interdisciplinary pre-med path Eli Patt was inspired to be a doctor because of his sister, who has epilepsy. After a class discussion about what it means to be human, he spent his undergraduate years exploring intersections of science, ethics and religion. CLASS OF 2018: LANEY GRADUATE SCHOOL Doctoral student examines role of protein TTK in breast cancer Jamie King's PhD research for Laney Graduate School's Cancer Biology Program has uncovered potential research avenues for new therapeutic interventions, including for triple-negative breast cancer, which disproportionately affects African American women. CLASS OF 2018: BUSINESS SGA president looks to business career, while striving to help others Goizueta Business School student Gurbani Singh hopes to one day start a business to provide post-secondary educational opportunities for people with intellectual or developmental delays. CLASS OF 2018: OXFORD COLLEGE Oxford student leader wins ovations in classroom, arts, campus life The campus of Oxford College is small, but for the past two years it has been a large stage where Willis Hao has demonstrated the remarkable range of his talents as an actor, dancer, scholar and leader. CLASS OF 2018: THEOLOGY Candler international student serves as leader, advocate for marginalized South Korean native Hangoul Choi, a master of divinity student in Candler School of Theology, has helped give a voice to international students, immigrants and women. CLASS OF 2018: LAW At Emory, juris doctor student finds confidence to embrace excellence Victoria Sparks, president of the Emory Black Law Students Association, says the most important lesson she learned at Emory is "don't run from the excellence others see in you." CLASS OF 2018: NURSING Former combat medic pursues nursing to continue aiding those in need While serving in the U.S. Army in Egypt, Aaron Montgomery worked as a combat medic in a Level II trauma center, helping care for nearly 1,000 patients from 13 countries. The experience inspired him to enter nursing school. CLASS OF 2018: MEDICINE Medical student's achievements include policy work on opioid epidemic Headed to a residency in internal medicine, Maggie Salinger completed her medical studies at Emory while also pursuing a master's degree in public policy from Harvard's Kennedy School. CLASS OF 2018: PUBLIC HEALTH Public health graduate advocates for sex education as basic human right While carrying a full course load, serving as a teaching assistant and working on her thesis, Sarah Ashley Jolly has collaborated with Power to Decide to improve sex education for children in the U.S. foster system.

PHOTO GALLERY   Chair Rodeo readies Quad for Commencement The annual Chair Rodeo, held Wednesday, May 9, drew staff and faculty volunteers from across the university to help set up chairs for the crowd of approximately 15,000 expected to attend Commencement. See more photos.

Emory Insider: Resources   Commencement webcast: If you are not attending Monday's Commencement, you can still view the ceremony online. Watch the live webcast, including the keynote address by Emory alumnus and Dollar Shave Club co-founder Michael Dubin, starting at 9 a.m. May 14.

MORE NEWS   LEADERSHIP President thanks Emory community for 'remarkable' academic year With Commencement just days away, Emory President Claire E. Sterk reviews highlights of the academic year, looks forward to the fall, and thanks all members of the Emory community for our shared commitment to the university's mission. INSIGHT Provost reflects on first year at Emory, looks ahead to new strategic plan Building on President Sterk's bold new vision for Emory, Provost Dwight A. McBride reflects on a year of academic excellence and looks ahead to how we move Emory forward and plan for the next phase of its future. MEDICINE Emory and Grady to begin study on best treatment option for cardiac arrest Emory Department of Emergency Medicine and Grady Memorial Hospital are teaming up to offer a new clinical trial aimed at a specific group of cardiac arrest survivors. CAMPUS Emory improves guest wireless access Emory's Library and Information Technology Services has announced a significant improvement to EmoryGuest, the free wi-fi provided to Emory visitors.

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Featured Events   173rd Commencement Exercises A tradition-filled ceremony in the heart of Emory's campus sends students on their way to the next phase of their lives. When: May 14, 9:00 a.m. Where: Emory Quadrangle Admission: Free Clifton Community Bike to Work Day Prospective bike commuters, experienced cyclists and supporters are all invited to a celebration with demonstrations, competitions, information and breakfast. When: May 18, 7:30 a.m. Where: Emory Point Park Admission: Free Staff Fest 2018 Emory celebrates its hard-working staff with food, fun, games, music and more. When: May 18, 11:30 a.m. Where: Emory Quadrangle Admission: Free; staff only

11 May Seminar: "Norovirus: Controlling a Leading Global Cause of Gastroenteritis with Vaccination?" When: May 11, 12:00 p.m. Where: Claudia Nance Rollins Building, Room 1000 Admission: Free   11 May NCAA Division III Softball Regional Championships: Emory vs. Maryville When: May 11, 2:30 p.m. Where: Cooper Field Admission: Free   12 May NCAA Division III Men's Tennis Championships Opening Rounds When: May 12, 10:00 a.m. Where: Woodruff PE Center, Outdoor Tennis Courts Admission: Free   12 May Oxford Commencement When: May 12, 10:00 a.m. Where: Oxford College Quad Admission: Free   12 May Dooley Noted Friends and Family Concert When: May 12, 3:00 p.m. Where: Oxford Road Building, Presentation Theater Admission: Free; registration requested   12 May Candler Singers Concert When: May 12, 5:00 p.m. Where: Cannon Chapel, Sanctuary Admission: Free   13 May Aural Pleasure A Cappella's Friends and Family Concert When: May 13, 1:00 p.m. Where: Alumni Memorial University Center, Harland Cinema Admission: Free   13 May Cherry Emerson Memorial Alumni Concert When: May 13, 1:30 p.m. Where: Miller-Ward Alumni House Admission: Free   16 May Georgia Commute Options giveaways and certificates When: May 16, 7:30 a.m. Where: Woodruff Circle Admission: Free   16 May Seminar: "Exposure Science, Traffic Pollution and the Theory of Everything" When: May 16, 12:00 p.m. Where: Claudia Nance Rollins Building, Room 2001 Admission: Free   16 May Webinar: "Making a Move Within: Tips for Job Search" When: May 16, 12:15 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free   17 May Seminar: "Household Energy and Health in India and Beyond" When: May 17, 12:00 p.m. Where: Claudia Nance Rollins Building, Room 2001 Admission: Free   18 May Emory Surplus Big Summer Moveout Sale When: May 18, 10:00 a.m. Where: Briarcliff Property, Building B Admission: Varies   18 May Staff Fest Fun Run-Walk When: May 18, 10:30 a.m. Where: Asbury Circle Admission: Free   18 May Staff Fest Volleyball Tournament When: May 18, 10:30 a.m. Where: Emory Quadrangle Admission: Free   18 May Seminar: "Diabetes Prevention Research through Community-Engaged Scholarship with Indigenous Peoples" When: May 18, 12:00 p.m. Where: Claudia Nance Rollins Building, Room 3001 Admission: Free   21 May Extra Planning, Hold the Stress: Smart Advice for Not Getting Squeezed When You're in the Sandwich Generation When: May 21, 12:00 p.m. Where: 1599 Clifton Road, Room 1.432 Admission: Free   21 May Panel discussion: "How Start-Ups Are Founded and Deals Get Done" When: May 21, 5:00 p.m. Where: Goizueta Business School, Room 234 Admission: Free   23 May Webinar: "Making a Move Within: Tips for Job Search" When: May 23, 10:00 a.m. Where: Online Admission: Free   24 May An Overview of Audience Response Systems ("Clickers") When: May 24, 2:00 p.m. Where: Woodruff Library, Room 314 Admission: Free   29 May Vulnerability and the Human Condition Initiative Conference When: May 29, 9:30 a.m. Where: School of Law, Gambrell Hall Admission: Free   View the Full Emory Events Calendar

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