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For Faculty and Staff of Emory University Tuesday, July 31, 2018

ACHIEVEMENT Emory ranked among America's Best Employers for Women by Forbes Emory University is one of the nation's best employers for women, according to new rankings released by Forbes magazine. Emory ranked highest among the Atlanta-based companies on the list. RESEARCH Black educators played hidden, key role in school desegregation Emory professor Vanessa Siddle Walker's new book, "The Lost Education of Horace Tate," explores the hidden history of African American educators working to end the system of segregated schools. HEALTH Marcus Foundation $13M grant targets osteoarthritis with stem cell therapies The Emory Orthopaedics & Spine Center, in partnership with Sanford Health, Duke University, Andrews Institute and Georgia Institute of Technology, received a $13 million grant from The Marcus Foundation for a multicenter clinical trial studying various stem cell options to treat osteoarthritis. INNOVATION Templeton World Charity awards $550,000 to global STEM initiative The Templeton World Charity Foundation awarded $550,000 to Emory mathematician Ken Ono for a global program to identify and nurture gifted students in the areas of science, technology, engineering and math. LEADERSHIP Emory, other universities submit amicus brief to U.S. Supreme Court in support of affirmative action Emory and 14 other universities filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court on Aug. 1 regarding two cases pertaining to affirmative action. The brief explains how a diverse student body strengthens the educational experience for all students. CAMPUS Get a ride and money in your pocket with Emory's Commute Alternatives Program Emory's Commute Alternatives Program helps employees save money and support sustainability by giving up the solo drive to work in favor of carpools, vanpools, shuttles and public transit.

Take Note   Emory joins amicus brief urging court to back DACA students Single ticket sales start tomorrow for 2018-19 Candler Concert Series Register now for this fall's Carlos Reads Book Club

Emory Insider: Benefits   Get help with work-life balance: Would you like help managing work-life issues such as dependent care for children at home, older loved ones and special needs family members? Get a consultation on resources available from the Emory WorkLife Resource Center.

In The News   For Democrats, the elusive dream of a blue Georgia hinges on rapidly diversifying Atlanta suburbs July 30 |  Andra Gillespie |  Washington Post Study: 'Medicare for All' projected to cost $32.6 trillion July 30 |  Kenneth Thorpe |  Associated Press Jericho Brown: 'Poetry is a veil in front of a heart beating at a fast pace' July 28 |  Jericho Brown |  The Guardian

Featured Events   WaterHub Tour Learn how Emory is recycling millions of gallons of water. Tours are led by trained undergraduate and graduate students. When: Aug. 1, 11:00 a.m. Where: Peavine Creek Drive Admission: Free SURE Research Symposium Meet undergraduate researchers presenting projects completed over 10 weeks this summer. When: Aug. 2, 10:00 a.m. Where: Math/Science Center Lobby and Room N304 Admission: Free

01 Aug. Feedback Essentials When: Aug. 1, 9:30 a.m. Where: 1599 Clifton Road Admission: Free   02 Aug. Lecture: "Three I's of Surgical Quality Improvement: Idealism, Innovation and Impact" When: Aug. 2, 7:00 a.m. Where: Emory University Hospital, Auditorium Admission: Free   04 Aug. Carlos Museum Bookshop Summer Clearance Sale When: Aug. 4, 10:00 a.m. Where: Michael C. Carlos Museum Admission: Free   05 Aug. Lecture: Thomas W. Elliott Jr. on "Wesleyan Prayer" When: Aug. 5, 9:45 a.m. Where: Glenn Memorial United Methodist Church Admission: Free   07 Aug. 2018 Emory Supplier Fair When: Aug. 7, 10:00 a.m. Where: Emory Conference Center, Lullwater Ballroom Admission: Free   09 Aug. Evening MBA Information Breakfast When: Aug. 9, 7:45 a.m. Where: Goizueta Business School Admission: Free   09 Aug. Workshop: Increasing Personal Effectiveness When: Aug. 9, 8:30 a.m. Where: 1599 Clifton Road Admission: $200 for both days   12 Aug. Lecture: Claire Asbury Lennox on "Prayer in Word, Tradition and Practice" When: Aug. 12, 9:45 a.m. Where: Glenn Memorial United Methodist Church Admission: Free   14 Aug. Communicating with Impact When: Aug. 14, 8:30 a.m. Where: 1599 Clifton Road Admission: $60   14 Aug. Copying Courses In Canvas When: Aug. 14, 9:00 a.m. Where: Online Admission: Free   14 Aug. Emory Farmers Market When: Aug. 14, 11:00 a.m. Where: Cox Hall Bridge Admission: Free   View the Full Emory Events Calendar

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