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For Faculty and Staff of Emory University Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019

ACCOMPLISHMENT A strong start: Emory welcomes first students in Class of 2024 On Dec. 11, 730 students were admitted to Emory College, Oxford College or both. These outstanding Early Decision I applicants join 29 students who matched to Emory through QuestBridge, which links talented low-income scholars with leading universities, to start the Class of 2024. RESEARCH Winship investigates how immune system prevents cancer from recurring Patients with well-supported immune cells in their tumors are more likely to control their cancer's growth for a longer time. New findings could enhance cancer immunotherapy and guide treatment decisions after kidney cancer surgery. EXPANSION University breaks ground on innovative biomedical research facility Emory broke ground on a state-of-the-art research facility that will focus on innovation, synergy and impact for biomedical research. Health Sciences Research Building II will be built on Haygood Drive beside its sister facility, Health Sciences Research Building I. INSIGHT 'Fake News' class helps students learn to research, identify false information Professor Judith Miller's "Fake News" class teaches first-year students how to spot biased and outright false stories. Through resources in Emory's libraries, students learn how to conduct research and find reliable sources. RECOGNITION Emory celebrates Gary Hauk on eve of retirement During his 34 years of service, Gary Hauk made a climb unique in Emory annals — from student to serving as counselor to four presidents in roles ranging from secretary of the university to Emory historian.

TAKE NOTE   CFDE seeking info about faculty books published in 2019; Feast of Words deadline is Dec. 16 Apply for Biolocity funding to support biomedical technology innovations; deadline is Dec. 20 Nominate someone for the 2019 Women of Excellence Awards by Dec. 23

EMORY INSIDER   Get fit for less: If exercise is in your New Year’s plan, remember that Emory faculty and staff can sign up for discounted memberships at on-campus facilities. Options include Blomeyer Health Fitness Center, the Student Activity & Academic Center, Woodruff P.E. Center and the Wellness Center at Emory Decatur Hospital.

In the News   Academic minute: Imprisonment and the theater Dec. 11 |  Nick Fesette |  Inside Higher Ed Area hospitals take in Grady patients following burst pipe, flooding Dec. 10 |  Emory Healthcare |  Atlanta Journal-Constitution These mysterious Egyptian head cones actually existed, grave find reveals Dec. 10 |  Rune Nyord |  Science

Featured Events   Christmas with the Atlanta Master Chorale Celebrate the holiday with songs and carols of the season. Performances take place at 8 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 13, and Saturday, Dec. 14, and at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 15. When: Dec. 13, 8:00 p.m. Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emerson Concert Hall Admission: Tickets $35; Emory faculty, staff and students receive a discount Santa's Favorite Chamber Music Bring the family to see Old St. Nick return to the Carlos to introduce some of his favorite classical works. He'll even have treats for good listeners. When: Dec. 15, 4:00 p.m. Where: Michael C. Carlos Museum, Ackerman Hall Admission: Free

13 Dec. Mathematics Through Movement When: Dec. 13, 7:00 p.m. Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Dance Studio Admission: Free   29 Dec. Men's Basketball vs. Wisconsin-Oshkosh (Emory Holiday Classic) When: Dec. 29, 4:00 p.m. Where: Woodruff P.E. Center Admission: Free   30 Dec. Men's Basketball vs. Guilford College (Emory Holiday Classic) When: Dec. 30, 4:00 p.m. Where: Woodruff P.E. Center Admission: Free   30 Dec. Women's Basketball vs. Berry College When: Dec. 30, 7:00 p.m. Where: Woodruff P.E. Center Admission: Free   View the Full Emory Events Calendar

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