Laney Graduate School Summer Opportunity for Academic Research (LGS-SOAR) Call for Undergraduate Scholars, Faculty Mentors Do you know great undergraduate scholars looking for a summer research experience? Or are you a faculty member who wants to recruit and mentor the next generation of grad students to your program? The LGS-SOAR program is accepting applications for student participants, and for faculty mentors. Student applications are due January 18; faculty mentor applications are due January 11. |
LGS 2022 – 2023 Student Handbook Updates
Laney Graduate School (LGS) has updated its handbook for 2022 – 2023. We have not made any substantive changes to policies. We have clarified the procedures to be followed in the Honor, Conduct, and Grievance processes. You can find the changes starting on page 34. Please review the handbook and reach out to Jennifer M. Cason, Assistant Dean of Student Affairs, with questions.
|
|
|
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.
|
|
|
Contents Use the links below to advance to a specific category.
|
|
|
Information Session - Ochsner Health Administrative Fellowship Program Ochsner invites you to attend their virtual information session to learn more about the Finance Fellowship Program: When: December 6 | Noon - 1 p.m. CST |
New! Join the LGSC Parent Group for a Family Fun Event
The Laney Graduate Student Council (LGSC) Parent Group is hosting a family-friendly gathering for LGS students who are parents (or expect to be parents this academic year), their partners, and their children. There will be food for adults and children and childcare and activities for children. We will also:
Form consensus about needs & support group Share resources and support services being made available at the University When: December 18 | 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Where: Clairmont Rec Center Special Event Rooms * Even if you can’t attend, please fill out the RSVP if you would like to receive more information about upcoming LGSC Parent Group events and activities. |
New! Graduate Students Needed for RHA Meet & Mentor Program Emory University’s Residence Hall Association is recruiting graduate school mentors for the Meet & Mentor program. This program aims to connect undergraduates with current graduate student/alumni mentors.
Application Deadline: December 31 at 11:59 p.m. |
Santander International Grants
Santander International Exchange Grants aim to support doctoral students in building international networks and raising their academic profile. Research stays by Bonn doctoral students at a strategic university partner or in a priority country as well as stays by doctoral students from the above-mentioned regions at the University of Bonn are funded.
Deadline: January 15 |
New! Post-Doctoral Fellowship Opportunity
Emory’s School of Medicine, Vascular Surgery, seeks a post-doctoral fellow with experience in cell culture, animal procedures operations and breeding, and Western bot and qPCR. Minimum qualifications include a doctoral degree or equivalent (Ph.D., M.D., ScD., D.V.M., DDS etc.) in an appropriate field, excellent scientific writing ability, and strong oral communication skills. |
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! |
Final Fall Meeting 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.
|
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
|
|
|
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 520 – Laboratory in Professional Communication WRITING SUPPORT ELSP 510 – Foundations in Graduate Writing ELSP 521 – Laboratory in Graduate and Professional Writing |
|
|
Emory Student Telehealth
24/7 Medical and Mental Health |
|
Are you Concerned about a Student? |
|
|
|
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. |
|
|
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! |
|
|
|
