Monday, September 19, 2022

Faiza Rahman Selected as a 2022 Charlotte W. Newcombe Doctoral Dissertation Fellow

Faiza Rahman, a Ph.D. candidate in Islamic Civilizations Studies at the James T. Laney School of Graduate Studies at Emory University, has been named a 2022 Charlotte W. Newcombe Doctoral Dissertation Fellow.

The Newcombe Fellowship is one of the largest and most prestigious awards for Ph.D. candidates who explore facets of religious and ethical values to address the relevant questions of our time.

LGS Dean Kimberly Jacob Arriola is hosting office hours each month (September – May) 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. 

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.

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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! Hazing Prevention Week 2022

Hazing Prevention Week will be held September 19-23, 2022. It is an opportunity for Emory’s students, faculty/staff, and community to come together to raise awareness, educate others, and participate in programs dedicated to hazing prevention.

Be sure to check out @emoryohp on Instagram for daily updates for the week's activities. Hazing prevention is not just devoted to one week, so be on the lookout for additional programs throughout the semester! 

New! Graduate Women's Mixer | Goodbye Summer, Hello Fall!

This Center for Women at Emory's graduate mixer is celebrating the arrival of fall with seasonal snacks, crafts, and the opportunity to build community with other graduate women students!

• When: September 22 | 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
• Where: AMUC 105

Strategies for Professional Success from LGS Career Coaches

Join this informal Q&A session with professional LGS Career Coaches Ariela Freedman and Helen Klepac. Learn what career coaching appointments look like, how they can help, and how to prepare for a range of career options. The session will be moderated by advanced graduate students who have previously worked with LGS career coaches.

• When: September 23 |  10 a.m - 12 p.m.

National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF-GRFP): Zoom Webinar

Prospective applicants are invited to join this Zoom webinar for the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF-GRFP). It will be moderated by a faculty member with a panel of current doctoral students who are recent awardees. The webinar aims to provide tips and guidelines for prospective applicants for this fellowship program. The Zoom information will be provided by noon on the date of the webinar to all who have registered.

• Registration Deadline: September 26 | 10 a.m.
• When: September 26 | 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. 

New! Suicide Prevention: A Community Effort 

Emory's Counselling and Psychological Services (CAPS) team will be hosting a new suicide prevention training video viewing and strategy discussion for supporting people in distress at Harland Cinema. 

• When: September 30 | 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. 
• Where: Harland Cinema

New!  Laney Wellness Series | Maximizing Your Rotation & Making a Mentor Match

Join us for session two of the Laney Wellness Series: Maximizing Your Rotation & Making a Mentor Match. This interactive session will be led by Dr. Nicole Gerardo, Director of Graduate Studies for the Graduate Division of Biological and Biomedical Sciences (GDBBS).

• When: October 18 | 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
• Where: ESC MPR 2

New! Graduate Women's Writing Group

The Center for Women at Emory will be hosting a Graduate Writing Group every Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The writing group utilizes the Pomodoro Method and accountability partners to manage specific academic goals and build community. Refreshments are provided. Registration closes September 29th. 

New! National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Graduate Fellowship Program Information Session

The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) is holding an information session to discuss their Graduate Fellowship Program. The NNSA Graduate Fellowship Program gives highly motivated, graduate-level students a full year of:

Real-world experience to prepare for a career in national security

Opportunities to make significant contributions to national security

Specialized training, leadership, and career development, and networking

Collaboration with professionals and leading researchers nationally and internationally

The fellowship is a 12-month, salaried position working with NNSA program offices in Washington D.C. or at one of the NNSA site locations nationwide. Fellows’ responsibilities vary by assignment and support a range of mission areas, including but not limited to nuclear science and nonproliferation policy and technology, national security research and development, and business and project management.

• Date: September 29
• Time: 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.

New! Job Opportunity - Graduate Assistant Emory University Office of Global Strategy and Initiatives Atlanta Global Partnerships

Emory Office of Global Strategy and Initiatives is seeking a graduate assistant to support the Atlanta Global Partnerships portfolio.

The Office of Global Strategy and Initiatives (GSI) supports, promotes, and expands Emory University’s global engagement. The university’s strong international network of academic, nonprofit, and governmental partners stems from its unique advantage of being located in the globally connected City of Atlanta.

New! Job Opportunity - Graduate Marketing Assistant (Department of Quantitative Theory and Methods)

The Department of Quantitative Theory and Methods (QTM) is offering part time employment (10-hours per week) to a Graduate Marketing Assistant. We are funded for up to two lines. The pay rate is $20/hour.

This professional development opportunity will afford students to enhance the following broadly applicable skills:

• Graphic design
• Reviewing the CVs/resumes for hiring purposes
• Soft skills (including professional communication in meetings and email; cover letter writing, etc.; communicating technical material for non-technical audiences)

New! Job Opportunity - Film and Media Management Administrative Assistant - Graduate Student

The Film and Media Department is hiring a graduate student administrative assistant who will be responsible for providing administrative support to the co-director of the Film and Media Management concentration.

The assistant will fulfill the following duties:

• Engage with students and staff in the concentration
• Facilitate the concentration application process
• Schedule and coordinate concentration-related events (L.A. Trek; Atlanta Trek; Class Panels)
• Assist with planning and execution of concentration-related events
• Help market the concentration and concentration-related events

Compensation will be $20/hour, 8-10 hours/week, for both fall and spring semesters.

Apply by sending your resume and cover letter that states why your background makes you a good job candidate. 

New! 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 

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: via Zoom (at this link)

Musical Mid-Week Meditation 

All students are invited to join Director of Music, Maury Allums, in taking a moment to reflect and decompress in the mid-week, mid-day musical music meditation, hosted by the Office of Spiritual and Religious Life. 

• When: Wednesdays during term, 12 - 12:15 p.m.
• Where: Zoom

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 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 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.

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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Emory Flexible Teaching Toolkit

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designed to support the development of

flexible courses from CFDE, TLT, ATS,

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helpful to graduate students involved in

teaching at every level.

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