Emory's annual Heritage Harvest Feast is promoting sustainability. Sustainable food educator Julie Shaffer has worked to bring something uncommon to campus for the occasion: rare heritage breeds of turkeys that are raised on only a handful of farms.

"By buying these turkeys, we are working to ensure that there is a viable consumer market for them, so turkey farmers will continue to raise and preserve the breeds," says Shaffer. "It is consistent with Emory's commitment to sustainable foods and protecting biodiversity."

Emory Report: A new Thanksgiving tradition

Sustainability at Emory | Housing and dining

For patients and their families, Emory's ALS Center provides multidisciplinary care, focusing on independence and quality of life. Together, Emory neurologists, nurses, dieticians, physical therapists and other experts help patients address all stages of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. "It hits people smack in the middle of their productive lives, and it affects not only the individual but the whole family," says center director Jonathan Glass. The Morrell family is pulling together to help Shirley (far right) fight the disease.

Emory Health: On borrowed time with ALS

Multimedia slideshow: ALS patients share their stories

Emory Healthcare | Health sciences research

Patricia Collins Butler 31L enrolled in Emory's School of Law in 1928 as the only woman in a class of 30, and finished second in her class. She would go on to work for 16 attorneys general, including Robert Kennedy. When she died this year at age 101, she left a trailblazing legacy of achievement. A faithful friend to Emory Law, she also made a $1 million bequest for student scholarships.

"Pat's generosity through her gift to Emory Law creates a lasting legacy for our students," said Dean David F. Partlett. "Through her scholarship, she has helped make it possible for our students to pursue their goals, regardless of their chosen career paths."

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