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For Faculty and Staff of Emory University Tuesday, June 11, 2019

INSIGHT Five surprising facts about fathers Want to do something special for a father on June 16? Try asking him what he finds most rewarding about being a dad. Emory anthropologist James Rilling interviewed 120 new fathers, finding most reported an increase in how enthusiastic, proud and inspired they felt after talking about their experiences as fathers. HONORS Tayari Jones wins Women's Prize for Fiction for 'American Marriage' Emory professor Tayari Jones has won the prestigious Women's Prize for Fiction for her fourth book, "An American Marriage." The prize honors the year's best novel written in English by a woman of any nationality. ACHIEVEMENT Emory among top 100 worldwide universities granted U.S. patents Emory University is ranked 47th in the world among universities granted U.S. utility patents in 2018, according to a new report released by the National Academy of Inventors and the Intellectual Property Owners Association. INTERNATIONAL Emory receives historic $180 million grant funding innovative efforts to prevent child mortality in developing countries The Child Health and Mortality Prevention Surveillance network, a global health network headquartered in the Emory Global Health Institute, has been awarded the university's largest-ever single research grant. RESEARCH Pneumonia mapped in largest genomic survey of any disease-causing bacterium Researchers have mapped the most common bacterial cause of pneumonia around the world and revealed how these bacteria evolve in response to vaccination. CAMPUS Emory sports teams win three NCAA Division III national championships Emory's varsity athletics teams won three NCAA Division III national championships in the 2018-19 season, with volleyball, women's swimming and diving, and men's tennis bringing home top honors. PERSPECTIVES Video: 'Conversations with Claire' with President Carter Watch Emory President Claire E. Sterk's full interview with President Jimmy Carter, who has been granted tenure after serving as Emory University Distinguished Professor for almost 40 years.

EMORY IMPACT   Community impact: A deep commitment to volunteerism runs through Emory, from students working among refugee populations to providing millions of dollars' worth of indigent health care throughout metro Atlanta. Explore how Emory is a leader in caring for the Community, in Atlanta and beyond.

Take Note   Emory University Hospital front entrance and pedestrian bridge closed through July 2 Summer Walking Groups kick off June 12 at the Quad and at the Tunnel Emory Healthy Kitchen pilot program offers hands-on learning in nutrition, movement and mindfulness Emory golfers earn All-Region and All-America Scholar recognition

Emory Insider   Take the challenge to develop better eating habits: Join the "Operation Eat Right" challenge, which runs through July 14. Complete nutrition missions, log your activity on Healthy Emory Connect, earn points for your medical plan incentives and have a chance to win prizes.

In The News   Georgia's 10 best employers for 2019, according to Forbes June 8 |  Emory University and Emory Healthcare |  Atlanta Journal-Constitution Does chronic inflammation reduce motivation? June 6 |  Michael Treadway, Andrew Miller, Jessica Cooper |  Psychology Today Is MRI screening worth it for breast cancer survivors? June 4 |  Mary Newell |  U.S. News & World Report

Featured Events   Workshop: Using the Arc Media Tool in Canvas Learn how this multifaceted audio and video management tool allows instructors and students to create, manage and interact with media files. Also June 17 at 12 p.m. When: June 12, 2:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free WaterHub Tours Take a tour of Emory's unique, nationally renowned hub that cleans and recycle water. Summer tours are held twice weekly on Tuesdays at 11 a.m. and Fridays at 10 a.m. When: June 14, 10:00 a.m. Where: WaterHub at Peavine Drive Admission: Free Dive-In Movie Enjoy a family-friendly film in the cool waters of the SAAC's Olympic size pool When: June 14, 8:30 p.m. Where: SAAC Pool Admission: Free for members; fees for guests and walk-ups

12 June Webinar: "If It's Not from Within, It's Without: Using Executive Functioning to Balance a Career with a Passion Project" When: June 12, 12:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free   12 June Evening MBA Virtual Application Drop-In Workshop When: June 12, 5:00 p.m. Where:  Goizueta Business School Admission: Free   12 June Compassion Meditation When: June 12, 5:00 p.m. Where: Cannon Chapel, Room 106 Admission: Free   13 June Men's Health 5K When: June 13, 7:30 a.m. Where: Woodruff Residential Center Admission: Free   13 June Evening MBA Information Breakfast When: June 13, 7:45 a.m. Where: Goizueta Business School Admission: Free   13 June Emory Global Diabetes Research Center Seminar: Julia Critchley on "Are the Infectious Disease Complications of Diabetes Underestimated?" When: June 13, 12:00 p.m. Where: Claudia Nance Rollins Building, Room 6001 Admission: Free   13 June Guided Meditation When: June 13, 6:00 p.m. Where: Cannon Chapel, Room 106 Admission: Free   16 June Summer Lecture Series: Theodore "Ted" Weber on "Reflections from the American Civil Rights Movement" When: June 16, 9:45 a.m. Where: Glenn Memorial United Methodist Church, Ward Fellowship Hall; also live-streamed on Facebook Admission: Free   18 June Emory Farmers Market: Peach Festival When: June 18, 11:00 a.m. Where: Cox Bridge Admission: Free   20 June Professional Development Class: Communicating with Impact When: June 20, 8:30 a.m. Where: 1599 Clifton Road Building Admission: $60   View the Full Emory Events Calendar

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