SUSTAINING THE MIND: SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIPSDid  you  know  that  Alzheimer's  disease  alone  affects  15  million  people  worldwide?  Maybe  you  or  a  family  member  or  friend  is  one  of  those  people.  As  the  population  ages  and  this  number  increases,  the  need  for  neurological  and  neurodegenerative  disease  research  becomes  increasingly  important.  Brandeis  University  researchers  in  over  50  laboratories  are  already  pioneering  strides  in  the  Eield  of  brain-­‐related  disorders,  including  Alzheimer's  and  Parkinson's  diseases.  Scientists  in  the  areas  of  neurodevelopment,  neurodevelopment  disorders  and  neurodegeneration  are  trying  to  understand  the  fundamental  biological  processes  underlying  brain  function.  These  Brandeis  professors  and  students  are  dedicated  to  the  basic  research  that  has  already  led  to  breakthroughs  in  our  understanding  of  neurological  diseases.  Educating  tomorrow's  scientists  is  important;  that's  why  investing  in  scientiEic  research  and  scholarships  at  Brandeis  is  an  investment  in  the  future.  Plus  Brandeis  is  committed  to  ensuring  that  it  meets  the  Einancial  needs  of  students  doing  outstanding  work  in  science's  fastest-­‐growing  arena.  We  invite  you  to  join  the  Brandeis  National  Committee's  "Sustaining  the  Mind:  ScientiEic  Research  and  Scholarships"  campaign  to  establish  an  important  fund  to  foster  research  in  neuroscience  and  neurodegenerative  diseases,  and  to  establish  an  endowed  scholarship  fund  for  students  in  the  sciences.  The  vision  and  determination  of  a  cadre  of  loyal  supporters  like  you  will  help  us  reach  our  $3  million  campaign  goal  and  will  ensure  that  Brandeis  researchers  and  students  are  able  to  excel  in  their  Eields  of  study  and  make  important  advancements  in  neuroscience.

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April 2013 Volume 2, Issue 5

Atlanta

Sustaining  the  Mind  Tribute  card  A  great  way  to  memorialize  

a  dear  friend  or  family  member.

Please join us for this year’s Closing Luncheon

Tuesday, April 30th from 11:30 - 1:30

Brio Tuscan Grille at Perimeter

$28 per person

Invitation to Follow

Study Group Info.....

SPACES ARE AVAILABLE IN THESE STUDY GROUPS.

CONTACT ROBIN ZUSMANN AT

770-393-4346 OR ROBINZ@MINDSPRING.COM

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER

Study  Group  21  Play  In  the  Dirt  with  Ed    (Friday,  April  5,  2013    

Time:  10:00-­‐  12:00)

Even  if  your  thumb  is  not  green,  a4er  a5ending  this  study  group  

with  our  own  Ed  Feldstein,  you  will  leave  understanding  the  

basics  of  container  gardening  and  have  your  own  herb  and  

vegetable  garden  to  take  home  with  you.  We  will  get  our  hands  

dirty,  so  schedule  your  manicure  for  a4er  this  study  group!  

 Study  Group  22  Spring  Time  At  Gibbs  Gardens  (Wednesday,  April  

10,  2013    Time:  10:00  a.m.  -­‐if  you  need  to  come  later  that’s  

OK….just  catch  up  with  the  group)

April  should  be  a  perfect  Ame  to  visit  Gibbs  Gardens!    We  Amed  

this  excursion  so  that  our  visit  will  coincide  with  the  mulA-­‐million  

bulb  Daffodil  FesAval  and  to  see  the  azaleas  and  dogwoods  in  

bloom.  We  will  walk  the  Valley  and  Oriental  gardens  together  and  

have  a  dutch  treat  lunch  at  the  Arbor  Café.    You  are  welcome  to  

conAnue  to  enjoy  the  gardens,  including  the  Upper  Manor  area  

gardens,  unAl  the  gardens  close  at  5:00  p.m.    If  you  prefer  a  

slower  pace,  there  is  a  tram.    We  will  try  to  arrange  carpools.

Study  Group  23    Phoenix  Flies  and  We  Walk  Through  History  

(Thursday,  March  28  –  SPACES  LIMITED  )  

Fox  Theater  tour

 Study  Group  24    Super  Foods-­‐  Super  Y

ou  (Monday,  April  22,  2013        

Time:  11:00  a.m.)

Learn  to  use  the  nutrients  found  in  food  to  ward  off  disease  and  

increase  your  well  being.    At  this  study  group,  Lynn  Oves,  will  

share  her  easy  Aps  to  use  super  foods  to  elevate  your  nutriAonal  

intake.  Of  course,  we  will  snack  on  some,  too.    

Our Atlanta Chapter is the pilot for our partnership with Better World Books to help fund Brandeis programs near and dear to our heart.

Do you know that a successful book collection box in a great location can earn our chapter an average of $500 per year?  Multiply that number over 5 years!  Add 5 more boxes and do the math!

We are looking for more businesses to host a drop box.Please partner with us in finding a new home for a Brandeis/Better World Books Drop Box through your friends, family and businesses you patronize.

Please share the locations of our existing drop boxes with your friends and neighbors.

NEWEST DROP BOX LOCATION:

EAST GATE SHOPPING CENTER - at Johnson Ferry Road and Roswell Road with Michael’s and K-Mart

ANSLEY MALL - Piedmont & Monroe Publix entrance

THE BRICKERY CENTER - Hildebrand entrance on the west side of Leslie’s Pools

CHEROKEE COMMONS KROGER CENTER - 6199 Hwy 92 Acworth

FOUNTAINS OF OLDE TOWN MARIETTA - Johnson Ferry Rd and Olde Towne Pkwy east side of Johnny’s Pizza

LOWES / EL AZTECA CTR - 5925 Roswell Rd., next to Lowes sign on Roswell Road next to El Azteca

MJCCA DUNWOODYZaban Park next to Weinstein Center - Upon exiting center look to right just past ball fields

NORTH SPRINGS CENTERBig Lots center, Roswell Rd and Dalrymple, North end

PEACHTREE BATTLE PUBLIX Near Publix entrance off Terrace Drive

SANDY SPRINGS PLAZA Behind Bell Carpet & Roasters

TEMPLE EMANU-EL DUNWOODY - 1580 Spalding Drive

TOCO HILLS KROGER SHOPPING CENTER - N. Druid Hills Rd & LaVista Rd. side entrance

Please note: We are no longer associated with our former book pick up individual. For estate or very large pickups, please call Barbie Perlmutter 404-538-2353

Donated books will be accepted at all of our Brandeis events, thank you for your participation!

Brandeis Debuts Book Recycling Drop Boxes with

Achievers ‘09Lorem Ispum School

Pictures from BNC’s Annual Book and Author Event

Wednesday, February 27with

Zoe Fishman