February 22, 2011

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Emory a top contributor in drug discoveryEmory a top contributor in drug discovery
Emory is the fourth largest contributor in the nation to the discovery of new drugs and vaccines by public-sector research institutions, a new study finds.

Longest line of tacos sets world recordLongest line of tacos sets world record Audio Play Button
Watch the construction of a Guinness World Record-setting line of tacos that raised awareness about sustainable seafood.

Rushdie returnsGrant renewal supports Johnson Institute's Visiting Scholars Program
The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation will continue to fund a one-of-kind residency program for civil rights scholars through 2014.

War is war - Ancient stories, modern problems focus of upcoming arts eventsWar is war: Ancient stories, modern problems focus of upcoming arts events
How war affects soldiers is the shared theme of a Feb. 27 lecture and screening of "Odysseus in America" and a March 26 "Theater of War" production and town hall discussion.

February concertsEmory Report launches video series for 175th anniversary Audio Play Button
Join historian Gary Hauk for an "Emory History Minute" every Friday on Emory Report.

Events


Feb. 22, 7 p.m.
Lecture: "Methland: Local Crisis in a Global Economy"

Feb. 24, 4:30 p.m.
2011 State of the WHSC Address

Feb. 28, 3 p.m.
Creativity Conversation with Martha Fineman and Rosemary Magee

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Take Note

Honorary Degree recipients announced

2010 Annual Report highlights progress

Miller-Ward Alumni House now open for community events


Faculty in the News

Doug Bowman
"Coca-Cola's secret recipe revealed?" CNN, Feb. 15

Peter Lacovara
"The last crusade for Egypt's 'Indiana Jones'?" MSNBC, Feb. 1

Michael Sridhar
"Obesity damage to knees may be 'irreparable'," CBC News, Feb. 14

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Unsung Heroines

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