Monday, Nov. 1, 2021

Emory Homecoming & 2O36 Campaign Launch for LGS a Success

During Emory Homecoming and the 2036 Campaign Launch events, students, alumni, faculty, and staff were invited to hear from university leadership about their vision for the future. A world of possibilities was shared, centered around the school and unit priorities and rooted in the aspirations and work of Emory students, faculty, and researchers.

The Quad was at the heart of the campaign reveal. Guests experienced the 2O36 dome exhibits and enjoyed a fantastic afternoon that included live podcast tapings, complimentary Varsity hot dogs, King of Pops, Coca-Cola products, and 2O36 swag. We hope you had a chance to come out and experience it! Watch a fun recap video here.

On Friday, Oct. 22, LGS Dean Kimberly Jacob Arriola spoke with excitement about graduate education as the crown jewel of the American education system. Arriola shared how LGS students are present in nearly every area of research at Emory, working with esteemed faculty in the collaborating schools to solve the complex problems of our time and advance the global good. She also discussed the changing tide in graduate education, and how building our endowment is vital to cultivate untapped opportunities, such as increased global orientation among students, more inclusive educational environments, and additional career planning in a competitive, ever-changing job market.

Get the latest updates on COVID-19 info for the Emory community at Emory Forward and the LGS COVID-19 Resource Page.

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Events
Opportunities & Reminders
Fellowships
Additional Resources

Upcoming Events

Exploring Diverse Careers Workshop - Humanities and Social Sciences

As a job candidate with an advanced degree in the humanities or social sciences, there are many industries to consider for your career. However, you need to be able to advocate for yourself effectively on the job market. In this workshop, you will learn how to research potential employers of various types and communicate with individuals on the inside. This workshop is part four of the Exploring Diverse Careers Workshop Series.

Date: Nov. 3
Time: 4 - 6 p.m.
Register here.

Tips and Strategies for Serving as a Teaching Assistant in the U.S. Classroom

Graduate students who are new to the U.S. higher education classroom environment may have unique questions or concerns about what to expect in their role as a Teaching Assistant. The goal of this session is for participants to develop a firm understanding of the skills needed to ensure greater success with serving as a TA in the U.S. classroom.

Date: Nov. 4
Time: 5 - 7 p.m.
Register here.

New! ComSciCon-Atlanta 2022

ComSciCom is a free, online event geared towards helping graduate students in STEM across the Southeastern United States and Puerto Rico build their science communication skills. Through skills workshops and panel discussions, students can refine their science communication skills and receive formal science communication training alongside their peers.

Application Deadline: Nov. 5
Apply here .
Event Dates: Feb. 24-26
For more information, click here .

2nd Annual Research Symposium on Racial and Social Disparities, Inequities, and Injustice

The Office of EDGE (Emory Diversifying Graduate Education) in the James T. Laney School of Graduate Studies invites you to join the 2nd Annual Research Symposium on Racial and Social Disparities, Inequities, and Injustice. LGS scholars conducting research related to racial and/or social inequities are encouraged to submit an abstract. The symposium will feature 10-minute “speed talks” from LGS students, a keynote speaker, and panel discussions from faculty across Emory’s campus.

Date: Nov. 5
Time: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Find more information here .
Abstract deadline extended: Oct. 22
Submit here.
Register to attend by: Oct. 28
Register here.

Developing Your Own Personal Branding for Career Success

Being able to clearly articulate your unique strengths and abilities is crucial to career success. This workshop will focus on how to develop your own personal brand and what distinguishes you from the competition.

Date: Nov. 8
Time: 9 - 11 a.m.
Register here.

Strengths-Based Interviewing Workshop

On the job market? This workshop is designed to help you talk to potential employers about why they should hire YOU and not the competition. This workshop goes deeper than traditional interview workshops and empowers you with language to talk about your unique strengths, based on Gallup’s CliftonStrengths assessment.

Date: Nov. 9
Time: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Register here

LGS-EDGE Annual Diversity Reception

Please join LGS-EDGE for the Annual Diversity Reception! This event is designed to celebrate and acknowledge the diverse excellence of LGS Graduate Students, current and former. This event will highlight the Laney EDGE Fellow and Ambassadors along with naming the recipient of the 2021-2022 Kharen Fulton Diversity Graduate Award. To attend this event, you must register. This is an exciting moment for LGS, and we hope to see you there!

Audience: The LGS Community (students, alumni, faculty, and staff)
Date: Nov. 9
Time: 5 - 8 p.m.
Location: Miller-Ward Alumni House
Questions: amandamariejames@emory.edu
RSVP and register here.

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

In celebration of First-Generation Week 2021, LGS-EDGE will host a coffee and donut hour for First Generation scholars who are also members 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.

Date: Nov. 10
Time: 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Location: Quad Side of the Administration Building, near White Hall and Convocation Hall; 201 Dowman Drive, Atlanta, GA 30322
RSVP here by Nov. 9 (RSVP "no" if you cannot attend)
For more information, click here.

The Sum of Us: An Emory Community Conversation with Heather McGhee

Emory University campus partners that include Laney Graduate School, Goizueta Business School, Emory Alumni Advancement and Engagement, Emory Global Health Institute, the Law School, the School of Medicine, and Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing will host a virtual conversation with Heather McGhee, The New York Times bestselling author of The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together. The themes explored in her book demonstrate the benefits we all gain as Americans and global citizens when people come together across race to build an equitable future. Following Ms. McGhee’s talk, Jill Perry-Smith, Professor of Organization & Management and Senior Associate Dean of Strategic Initiatives at the Goizueta Business School, will moderate a conversation exploring the economic, education, health, climate, and civic engagement topics central to the Emory community. The event will close with Q&A from attendees.

Audience: The entire Emory Community, which includes students, staff, faculty, alumni, and community partners
Date: Nov. 10
Time: 5:30 - 7 p.m.
Find more information here.

Building a Resilient Humanist: Resisting Harmful Self-Talk

Rejection and professional setbacks are a predictable reality of academic life in the humanities and social sciences. Yet many scholars bring to their experience of setbacks internalized beliefs that frame rejection in ways that aggravate emotional response. This interactive workshop provides strategies for coping with professional setbacks by challenging ways of thinking about setbacks that are unique to communities of practice in the humanities and social sciences. This workshop is the final session of the Exploring Diverse Careers Workshop Series.

Date: Nov. 11
Time: 4 - 6 p.m.
Register here.

COVID-19 Response: Celebrating the Contributions of Emory Graduate Students

The Emory Community has responded to the COVID-19 pandemic in many ways, with much of the work being done by Emory graduate students. We are excited to announce a symposium to recognize the many contributions from Emory graduate students to the pandemic response. Oral and poster presentations highlighting the COVID-related research conducted by Emory graduate students will be featured. Keynote speakers: Drs. Carlos Del Rio, MD (Emory University) and Michael Mina, MD, PhD (Harvard University).The symposium will be held in-person and virtually. Compliance with COVID-19 safety protocols will be required. This free event is sponsored by the Laney Graduate School, Office of the Provost, Burroughs Wellcome Fund and the M2M Program.

Date: Nov. 12
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Location: Emory Student Center
Submit an abstract for an oral or poster presentation here.
Register here.

New! Opportunities for Professional Development in Teaching at Emory

This session will provide an overview of three important professional development opportunities in teaching for graduate students at Emory: The Center for Faculty Development and Excellence (CFDE), the Emory Center for Digital Scholarship (ECDS), and the Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching and Learning (CIRTL). The session will also provide opportunities for students to think intentionally about how to leverage professional development in strategic support of their professional goals.

Date: Nov. 16
Time: 2 - 3 p.m.
Register here.

Events with Office for Racial and Cultural Engagement

Office for Racial and Cultural Engagement presents Grad Writing Series and Grad Student Mixers- Fall 2021: Fellowship Food and Fun!

Seven Week Grad Writing Series: A Writing Group for Graduate Students of Color

When: Friday Mornings
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Dates: Until Nov. 19
Registe r here or here.

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Opportunities & Reminders

New! Let’s Talk

Let’s Talk is an informal, free, and confidential consultation service that allows students to speak with a clinician and receive support for any challenge they may be experiencing. Although Let’s Talk consultants are mental health professionals, these consultations are not mental health treatment but can be used to receive short-term support and resources.

Appointments for Laney Graduate School Students:
When: Weekly on Wednesdays
Time: 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Schedule a HIPAA-compliant video appointment on Microsoft Bookings here.

New! Anti-Racist Pedagogy & Abolitionist Teaching

LGS partner, the Center for Faculty Development and Excellence, is holding this online discussion to define the terms “anti-racist,” “anti-racist pedagogy,” and “abolitionist teaching.” The workshop will also address how to employ anti-racist and abolitionist strategies in your classrooms. The session will be held via Zoom.

Date: Nov. 3
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Register here .

LGS-PDCP Career Coaching Program – Fall 2021 Availability

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.

Please use the following Career Coaching Interest Form to request a one-on-one appointment!

Office of Health Promotion Offers a Place to Connect
The Office of Health Promotions is offering space for any students in recovery or looking for change. Connect with fellow Emory students.

When: Weekly on Fridays
Time: 5 p.m.
Location: AMUC Suite 237

Emory Helpline

Emory Helpline offers peer-run telephone support nightly from 8:30 p.m. - 1 a.m. during the academic year. Students may call the Helpline at (404) 727-4357 (HELP) for non-urgent support. The line is typically closed for all major student holidays. This year, the line will close for this semester on Nov. 23.

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Fellowships

Vanderbilt-Emory-Cornell-Duke (VECD) Fogarty Global Health Fellowship

The Vanderbilt-Emory-Cornell-Duke Fogarty Global Health Fellows and Scholars Program provides supportive mentorship, research opportunities and a collaborative research environment for early stage investigators to enhance their global health research expertise and their careers. This outstanding program offers a year-abroad opportunity for US and LMIC postdocs and doctoral students to develop research skills in a global health research setting. For complete information on the program, eligibility and application process, visit here.

Deadline: Nov. 1 for fellowships beginning July 2022
- (flexible start date if impacted by COVID pandemic)
If interested in applying for Emory-related research sites, contact Mark Hutcheson ( mhutch3@emory.edu).
Find more information here.