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For Faculty and Staff of Emory University Tuesday, July 10, 2018

SPECIAL FEATURE Science on stage Theater Emory's "4:48" promises to be a frenetic yet focused showcase of new works inspired by the human microbiome, performed July 14 at the Schwartz Center for Performing Arts. PERSPECTIVE Kavanaugh would join one of the most divided Supreme Courts ever, says Emory law scholar The nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to fill Justice Anthony Kennedy's slot on the U.S. Supreme Court comes at one of the most divided times in the court's history, says Robert Schapiro, Emory's Asa Griggs Candler Professor of Law. RESEARCH Human behavior in operating rooms parallels primate patterns A team led by an Emory researcher who customarily studies nonhuman primate behavior has found that humans working in operating rooms follow the same general primate patterns related to hierarchy and gender. SUSTAINABILITY Emory's WaterHub earns 2018 IDEA Innovation Award Emory has been recognized by the International District Energy Association (IDEA) with the 2018 IDEA Innovation Award for the WaterHub, an award-winning facility that reclaims and reuses campus wastewater. RESOURCES Emory librarians bring home books, insight from global buying trips Emory librarians on the International Area Studies team have traveled to Spain, Argentina, Mexico, Brazil, China, India and Japan over the last year to purchase books for collections used by students and faculty. BENEFITS Wellness champions use CSAs to creatively promote healthy eating Healthy Emory provides free Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) boxes to wellness champions across the university to support Operation: Eat Right, Emory's latest health challenge. INSIGHT Emory trip explores issues common to South Africa, U.S. Students, faculty, staff and alumni traveled to South Africa for the 2018 Journeys of Reconciliation trip, an immersive experience that examines the root causes of conflict while building bridges around the world.

Take Note   Alumni panel explores ways to increase female leaders Youth Theological Institute turns 25, launches fourth crowdfunding campaign Emory Law's Holbrook offers analysis of Supreme Court's Masterpiece Cakeshop decision

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 at Emory 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   The centrist heavenly chorus is way off key July 4 |  Alan Abramowitz |  Washington Post Plan to amend biopiracy rules would 'smother research,' biologists warn July 3 |  Cassandra Quave |  Science With Start:ME, Emory looks to connect Atlanta's minority communities with startup know-how July 3 |  Goizueta Business School |  Atlanta Magazine

Featured Events   Emory Farmers Market Tour Join this tour to learn about what the Emory Farmers Market has to offer and how you can shop there to eat more nutritious foods and reduce food waste. When: July 17, 11:45 a.m. Where: Cox Hall Bridge, outside clock tower Admission: Free A Guide to Paying for College: Savings, Loans, Grants, Scholarships and Financial Aid Get guidance to understand terms you will encounter when navigating the financial aid process for your child. When: July 19, 12:00 p.m. Where: Oxford Road Building, Oxford Presentation Room Admission: Free Canvas 101 Get the 411 on how to set up your course navigation, use communication tools, add course content, create and grade assignments and more. When: July 24, 10:00 a.m. Where: Online; also July 26 at 2 p.m. Admission: Free

11 July Walking group: Meet Me @ the Quad When: July 11, 7:30 a.m. Where: The Quad side of Candler Library Admission: Free   11 July WaterHub Tour When: July 11, 11:00 a.m. Where: Peavine Creek Drive Admission: Free   11 July Walking group: Meet Me @ the Tunnel When: July 11, 12:00 p.m. Where: Emory University Hospital, Tunnel Entrance Admission: Free   11 July Webinar: Rejuvenate Your Career When: July 11, 12:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free   14 July Annual speed-writing challenge: "4:48 X 2018" When: July 14, 4:00 p.m. Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Theater Lab Admission: Free   15 July Lecture: Steven J. Kraftchick on "Paul's Pastoral Prayers" When: July 15, 9:45 a.m. Where: Glenn Memorial United Methodist Church Admission: Free   17 July Emory Farmers Market When: July 17, 11:00 a.m. Where: Cox Hall Bridge Admission: Free   18 July Learning Services: Crucial Conversations, Part I When: July 18, 8:30 a.m. Where: 1599 Clifton Road Admission: $275 for both days   19 July Learning Services: Crucial Conversations, Part II When: July 19, 8:30 a.m. Where: 1599 Clifton Road Admission: $275 for both days   22 July Lecture: Don Saliers on "Prayer in Word, Tradition and Practice" When: July 22, 9:45 a.m. Where: Glenn Memorial United Methodist Church Admission: Free   24 July Understanding K-12 School Options in Metro Atlanta When: July 24, 12:00 p.m. Where: Oxford Road Building, Oxford Presentation Room Admission: Free   25 July Canvas Assignments When: July 25, 12:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free   25 July How to Choose the Best Senior Care Housing and In-Home Care When: July 25, 12:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free   30 July Set Up Your Canvas Gradebook When: July 30, 1:30 p.m. Where: Woodruff Library, Room 314 and online Admission: Free   View the Full Emory Events Calendar

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