Monday, October 31, 2022

Meet the 22-23 Mellon Public Humanities Teaching Fellows

With the support of the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, the Mellon Public Humanities Project integrates new elements and experiences into the standard humanities doctoral training. This prepares students to address contemporary problems through humanistic lenses in forms accessible to the broader public. 

Meet the six teaching fellows who will explore these themes through their work: Wyatt Harris, Hyun Woo Kim, Kyle Tanaka, Annie Maloney, Samantha Wrisley and Riza Yildirim.

Reminder: Emory University international travel policy requires all Emory-sponsored international travel to be approved by the student’s school of enrollment. For LGS students, all Emory-related international travel, regardless of funding source (e.g., PDS award, program funding, etc.), MUST be approved through the LGS International Travel Permission Form.

Review the Laney Graduate School’s International Travel Policy here.

Reminder: Accommodation Registration Deadline November 11th

Last day for students not yet registered with DAS to meet with DAS staff and develop an accommodation plan for the Fall 2022 semester.

Last day to submit Accommodation Letter Requests for students registered with DAS for the Fall 2022 semester.

Congratulations to Kathy Smith on her 35th work anniversary at Emory! Thank you Kathy for your service to the university. Kathy is the Director of Recruitment and Admissions for the Graduate Division of Biological and Biomedical Sciences (GDBBS).

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1. Events 
2. Opportunities & Reminders 
3. International Students 
4. Fellowships
5. Online Career and Professional Development Conferences
6. Additional Resources

New! Donuts, Deans and Diversity: A Celebration of 1st Generation Laney Students 

In celebration of First-Generation Week 2022, LGS-EDGE will host a coffee and donut hour for First-Generation scholars who are also a member of the Laney Community. This stop-by session will feature some tasty donuts, coffee, and the opportunity to meet and talk with many of the Assistant and Associate Deans in the graduate school.

• When: November 7 | 9:30 – 11:30 AM 
• Where: Quad Side of the Administration Building, near White Hall and Convocation Hall 

Crafting your Teaching Philosophy Statement

Are you on the academic job market this year or planning for next year? Join us to learn more about the elements of a strong teaching philosophy statement.

• When: November 1 | 3 – 4 p.m.

LGS Dean Kimberly Jacob Arriola is hosting office hours each month for LGS students. All LGS students are welcome – just come to the Dean’s Office (Administration Building, Suite 202) during office hours, sign in upon arrival, and you’ll be able to meet with the Dean individually. The Dean will meet with students in order of arrival. We will offer light refreshments in the office while you wait. 

LGS Wellness Series - Session Three: Self Care as a Graduate Student

Cayla Leung and Amara Chukwunenye of Emory's Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) will share tips on how to prioritize self care as a graduate student. Attend in person or on Zoom. Contact Claire DePalma with any questions!

• When: November 10 | 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
• Where: Goizueta: GBS 231 or Zoom

LGS Dissertation Bootcamp

The Emory Libraries and The Writing Center are hosting a dissertation bootcamp for graduate students. If you are looking for dedicated time and space to write and work on your dissertation, this event is for you!

• When: November 12 | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

New! Strengths-Based Networking Workshop

Confused by networking? This workshop provides a practical and fun approach to networking that encourages you to be yourself using your strengths to connect with others. We’ll discuss the goals of networking and practice strategies for starting, continuing, and ending conversations in ways that are both authentic and professional.

Please Note: Participants will need to have attended a previous strengths-based workshop or coaching session before registering.

• When: November 15 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

New! Develop and Edit Your Diversity Statement Workshop – Part 2

A diversity statement is a common requirement for both academic and non-academic job applications. This workshop will focus on diversity statements as part of academic job application materials but will also be useful for students planning to apply for jobs outside of academia.

Students will bring their diversity statement drafts to Part Two of the workshop and will delve into strategies for revising them to best reflect their past and future contributions.

• When: November 16 |  2 – 3 p.m.

New! ComSciCon-Atlanta 2023

Are you a graduate student in STEM interested in science communication? Come join us at ComSciCon-Atlanta 2023! ComSciCon is a series of workshops focused on the communication of complex and technical concepts organized by graduate students, for graduate students.

• When: February 24-25, 2023
• Applications due: November 21

Help Raise Support for Emory Students!

One of the ways you can help strengthen the resources that allow Emory students to flourish is by serving as a 2O36 Giving Week Advancement Volunteer.  With an investment of just a few hours, you can join our collective cause to raise awareness and financial support so students can thrive at and beyond Emory. Emory will provide a digital toolkit, plus make it fun with special competitions (like winning thousands of dollars for the area of your choice)!

Faculty And Staff Challenge

Faculty and staff are here for students. For 2O36 Giving Week they can help in a different way by supporting scholarships, student well-being services, and experiential learning. The four groups with the most faculty and staff gifts between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on November 3 will share $5,000 in bonus awards! Award dollars will go to the fund designation with the most qualifying gifts in each of the four winning groups.

Seeking TAs for IDS 220 What Does It Mean To Be Human?

This course, offered every spring through the Institute for the Liberal Arts, is an always changing exploration of the human experience, team taught by graduate student instructors from the humanities, the social sciences and the sciences, under the guidance of Dr. Rose Deighton-Mohammed as an ILA faculty mentor.

Submit CV and a brief statement explaining how your research relates to the question "What does it mean to be human?" online by November 4, 2022.

Mellon Interventions Student Interventions Grants: Internship Supplements 

The Laney Graduate School and the Fox Center for Humanistic Inquiry invite eligible Emory PhD students in the humanities and humanistically oriented social sciences to apply for Internship Supplements for the Spring 2023 semester. We plan to support Ph.D. students through a $2,000 internship supplement to their stipends. Students will take GRAD 705 while interning with a community partner (6-8 hours a week). Interested students can apply to work with one of our community partner organizations to assist with ongoing research projects or to develop skills through internship experience.

We encourage eligible students to apply to these opportunities as an opportunity to engage projects related to their own research, explore new areas of public scholarship, or simply expand their public humanities experiences and skills. Awardees will participate in a mid-semester check-in with the Mellon Interventions team and complete a GRAD705 Experience Completion Report with additional Public Humanities- focused content.

• Deadline: November 15

Call for Applications - Foreign Policy for America's NextGen Initiative

Foreign Policy for America's NextGen Initiative is a premier network of next generation foreign policy leaders (between ages of 21-35 years old) committed to advancing principled American engagement in the world. NextGen members have access to tailored mentorship initiatives and an extraordinary network of members and advisors.

• Applications due: November 11

LGS-PDCP Career Coaching Program – Fall 2022 Availability

We are excited to announce that our career coaching program has a limited number of appointments available this semester for graduate students who wish to think through their career planning with a professional coach! 

LGS Writing Group

Are you working on a writing project? If so, our supportive community of writers can help you get it done! Join our weekly graduate student writing group for two hours of dedicated writing time (using the pomodoro method) as well as the opportunity to obtain feedback from a Writing Center graduate tutor or an English Language Specialist, if desired. Come for 1 week or come for them all.

• When: Tuesdays, 2-4 pm
• Where: In-person & Online
• Contact: Heather Boldt, hboldt@emory.edu

EDGE Talk Time

Laney EDGE (Emory Diversifying Graduate Education) wants to connect with you about opportunities and challenges related to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in your program and at Laney. Set up some time to talk today!

• Appointments for Laney Graduate School Students
• When: See appointment calendar, linked below:
• Dr. Amanda Marie James, Associate Dean, Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Engagement

Let's Talk! Drop in Consultations for Emory Graduate & Professional Students

Let's Talk is an informal, free, confidential consultation service that allows graduate and professional students to speak with a clinician and receive support for any challenge they may be experiencing. Let's Talk is not a substitute for formal counselling but can be used to receive short-term support and resources.

Students will meet 1:1 for a 15-20 minute video or phone consultation with their CAPS consultant. 

LGS Student Affairs Appointments

The Laney Graduate School Student Affairs team wants you to know they're here for you and are happy to meet in person or virtually if you want to connect. They can help connect you to resources, answer questions you might have, or discuss concerns. Feel free to reach out any time.

• Appointments for Laney Graduate School Students
• When: See appointment calendars, linked below:
• Dr. Jennifer Cason, Assistant Dean of Student Affairs
• Claire DePalma, Assistant Director of Student Affairs and Student Wellness
• Emily Neutens, Assistant Director of Student Affairs for GDBBS

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International Day of Service 

Join up with other international students and alumni as we participate in the 2022 Emory Cares Day of Service. Laney Graduate School international students, faculty and alumni will work together to plant native shrubs to restore the woodland growth in Lullwater Preserve. We will meet on campus at Clifton Road at the main entrance to the preserve. Children over 10 are welcome. Gardening tools will be provided. Project Lead is Heather Boldt, hboldt@emory.edu

• When: November 12 |  9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
• Where: Lullwater Preserve

Together, we do more: Emory Cares is an annual tradition that brings to life the university’s mission to serve humanity, with members of the Emory community working together to build thriving, resilient, and caring communities.

Scams are on the Rise

Fraudulent emails and phone calls, some targeting international students (such as the scam described here by ISSS), are becoming more frequent.  Here’s what you can do:

• Be aware that the fraudsters may even have some personal information, like your passport # or your date of US entry, and therefore be very convincing. 
• Check out these tips from the Emory Police department, which include taking a pause before you rush to act. 
• When in doubt, don’t click on any links. 
• For threatening phone calls, ask for a number and say you’ll call back. 
• Check in with your ISSS advisor or Emory’s IT security before responding. 

International Community Friday Lunch (ICFL) 

International Community Friday Lunch (ICFL) is a long-standing collaboration between the Office of Spiritual and Religious Life (OSRL) and International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS). The purpose of this gathering is to extend a warm welcome and build a community for international students and scholars while enjoying free lunch!   

ICFL occurs on Fridays from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. in Cannon Chapel Brooks Commons. Meals are limited; therefore, please RSVP in advance for each week you will attend. 

Meet Other International Students in the Atlanta Area!

AMIS Atlanta (Atlanta Ministry with International Students) is an organization in Atlanta with the mission of “Welcoming and Connecting International Students with Friends.” AMIS offerings include a Welcome Event on the Georgia Tech campus, a blog focusing on the highlights and challenges of being an international student, and more.

Virginia Tech Presidential Postdoctoral Fellowship Program Expands

Virginia Tech's Presidential Postdoctoral Fellowship program has expanded to include four distinct tracks and opportunities. This program seeks to broadly prepare postdocs for the next step in their careers, providing a two-year appointment with nationally competitive salaries and benefits.

Postdoctoral fellows selected for the program will receive:

• Two-year appointments with nationally competitive salaries and benefits
• $10,000 for training and professional development-related expenses
• Mentoring and professional development support

Proposal Due Date: November 15 

Azrieli International Postdoctoral Fellowship: Applications Now Open

The Azrieli International Postdoctoral Fellowship supports the best and brightest minds in their postdoctoral research, connecting them with world-class academics and leading researchers. The Fellowship provides generous funding for eligible international applicants to conduct research in any academic discipline at eligible institutions in Israel. Azrieli International Postdoctoral Fellowships are awarded without regard to religion, gender, age, or ethnicity.

The fellowship – now open to applicants from around the globe – offers funding of approximately EUR 58,000 (ILS 188,000) for 24 postdocs per year. 

Applications must be submitted by November 15, 2022. 

View more at our Fellowships and Grants website.

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