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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.
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New! Register for the Stephen T. Warren Memorial Symposium and Marian Hines Lecture
The Emory University School of Medicine invites LGS students to register for the Stephen T. Warren Memorial Symposium and Marian Hines Lecture. Harry Orr, recipient of the 2022 Kavli Prize in Neuroscience for his pioneering genetic research on the neurodegenerative disease spinocerebellar ataxia type 1, and Susan Ackermann from the University of California San Diego are featured speakers. A career development panel discussion will follow presentations.
When: November 29, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m., and November 30, 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Where: SOM Bldg. Room 120; WHSCAB AUD |
LGS Dean December Office Hours 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. - When: December 1 | 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
- Where: Administration Building, Suite 202
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Laura Bassi Scholarship
The Laura Bassi Scholarship was established by Editing Press in 2018 with the aim of providing editorial assistance to postgraduates and junior academics whose research focuses on neglected topics of study, broadly construed. The scholarships are open to every discipline and the next round of funding will be awarded in Winter 2022. Application deadline: December 1 |
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: Cox Hall Computer Center (Fishbowl) or Online
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Contact: Heather Boldt, hboldt@emory.edu
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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
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When: See appointment calendar, linked below:
- Dr. Amanda Marie James, Associate Dean, Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Engagement
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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
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When: See appointment calendars, linked below:
- Dr. Jennifer Cason, Assistant Dean of Student Affairs
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Claire DePalma, Assistant Director of Student Affairs and Student Wellness
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Emily Neutens, Assistant Director of Student Affairs for GDBBS
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Spring 2023 Language Support
The English Language Support Program has Spring courses for participants ranging in proficiency from intermediate to advanced high. All courses meet once per week, either in-person or hybrid. SPEAKING SUPPORT ELSP 515 – Foundations in Oral Communication II
ELSP 518 – Designing and Delivering Effective Presentations ELSP 520 – Laboratory in Professional Communication ELSP 530 – Seminar in Professional Communication WRITING SUPPORT ELSP 510 – Foundations in Graduate Writing ELSP 511 – Advancing your Graduate Writing Skills ELSP 521 – Laboratory in Graduate and Professional Writing |
IBUILD Graduate Research Fellowship
The goal of the IBUILD Fellowship Program is to strengthen the pool of well-trained, diverse graduate student scholars who are equipped for research-intensive careers in fields supporting the larger mission of building energy efficiency. IBUILD Fellows will receive financial support to conduct innovative research at their home institution in an area with demonstrated relevance to building energy efficiency. Applications must be submitted by December 2, 2022. |
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Emory Student Telehealth
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Emory Flexible Teaching Toolkit The toolkit is a collection of resources
designed to support the development of flexible courses from CFDE, TLT, ATS, and Library Services. Resources are helpful to graduate students involved in teaching at every level. Read here. |
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Attention Laney Graduate Students:
Do you have an idea for a story or event that should be featured in this newsletter? If so, please let us know! Email lgs.communications@emory.edu with your idea! |
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