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For Faculty and Staff of Emory University Friday, Sept. 7, 2018

CLASS OF 2022 Outstanding students selected as new class of Emory Scholars The newest Emory Scholars, recipients of the university's top merit scholarships, highlight the extraordinary achievements and exceptional promise of the Class of 2022. ACHIEVEMENT NSF grant helps Emory sociologists study workplace leadership The National Science Foundation has awarded a grant to Emory sociologists to study how women can gain legitimacy, and therefore be more effective, as workplace leaders. EVENTS Emory 21 Days of Peace teaches impactful advocacy to build peace Emory 21 Days of Peace offers training, service and discussions on building peace at home and abroad, aiming to inspire, educate and empower students with tangible skills. INNOVATION 'One Emory: Engaged for Impact' Emory President Claire E. Sterk and Provost Dwight A. McBride announce a new strategic framework that builds upon the university's strengths to achieve even higher aspirations for academic eminence over the next decade.

Photo Galleries   First-year students compete in Oxford Olympics The Oxford Olympics, held this year on Aug. 27, is a highlight of New Student Orientation at Oxford College and an evening of zany fun before the seriousness of class registration the following day. See more photos. Songfest unites first-year Emory students Woodruff PE Center was packed Aug. 30 as first-year students competed in Songfest, a beloved Emory College tradition where students from each residence hall perform an original song about their new home. View more photos.

Take Note   Wall Street Journal / Times Higher Education poll ranks Emory among top in nation New season of Emory Chamber Music Society spotlights award-winning musicians, European tour preview, jazz Lecture to explore the rich and complex world of Mughal Empress Nur Jahan

Emory Insider: Resources   Get LiveSafe app for protection: Download the LiveSafe personal safety mobile app for a quick, convenient and discreet way to communicate directly with Emory safety officials. LiveSafe, provided free by Emory, will help protect you in real time and also give you access to safety notifications and emergency alerts on campus.

In the News   Decoding your DNA: What to consider before genetic testing Sept. 6 |  Cecelia Bellcross |  U.S. News and World Report What's happened since California let fewer families reject vaccines Sept. 5 |  Saad Omer |  PBS News Hour Georgia second in nation in number of women-owned businesses started Sept. 5 |  Andrea Hershatter  |  Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Featured Events   The Educational Garden Project and Planning Your Fall Garden Come out to learn more about Emory's Educational Garden Project and get tips for planning your own seasonal garden. When: Sept. 7, 5:00 p.m. Where: Kaldi's at the Depot, porch Admission: Free Timothy Albrecht Performs "Bach Live-lier!" Emory's organist performs an hour of Bach organ monuments, plus Joseph Jongen's "Toccata" from Symphonie Concertante. When: Sept. 9, 4:00 p.m. Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emerson Concert Hall Admission: Free Race & Difference Colloquium: "Black Flight: Politics of Black International Movement" Hear Africana Studies professor Candis Watts Smith address the politics of difference and diversity within the U.S. black population. When: Sept. 10, 12:00 p.m. Where: Center for Ethics, Room 102 Admission: Free

08 Sept. Volleyball: Emory vs. Whitworth When: Sept. 8, 1:30 p.m. Where: Woodruff PE Center, Gym; also Tufts at 4 p.m. Admission: Free   09 Sept. Atlanta Beltline Parade Lantern Workshop for Families When: Sept. 9, 2:00 p.m. Where: Michael C. Carlos Museum, Ackerman Hall Admission: $25   10 Sept. Carlos Reads: Ovid in the #MeToo Moment When: Sept. 10, 7:30 p.m. Where: Michael C. Carlos Museum, Board Room Admission: $60 for Carlos Museum members; $85 for nonmembers; includes the cost of the book.   11 Sept. Atlanta-Fulton Pop-Up Public Library Card Drive When: Sept. 11, 11:00 a.m. Where: Woodruff Library, Level 2 Admission: Free   11 Sept. Emory Farmers Market When: Sept. 11, 11:00 a.m. Where: Cox Bridge Admission: Free   11 Sept. Workshop: Intro to QGIS Desktop When: Sept. 11, 2:00 p.m. Where: Woodruff Library, Room 314 Admission: Free   11 Sept. Film Screening: "Thank You for Your Service" When: Sept. 11, 6:00 p.m. Where: White Hall, Room 101 Admission: Free   12 Sept. Introducing "Quizzes.Next," the New Canvas Quiz Tool When: Sept. 12, 12:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free   12 Sept. Meet Me @ Lullwater Walking Group When: Sept. 12, 12:00 p.m. Where: Lullwater Preserve, gate Admission: Free   12 Sept. Workshop: R Coding Intermediate 1 When: Sept. 12, 2:00 p.m. Where: Woodruff Library, Room 312 Admission: Free   13 Sept. Creativity Conversation: "Portrait of an Activist: A Conversation with Alexia Jones of R2ISE" When: Sept. 13, 7:00 p.m. Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Dance Studio Admission: Free   View the Full Emory Events Calendar

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