3MT® Finalists Announced: Watch Them Compete April 5 |
Congratulations to the finalists in the Laney Graduate School 3MT® competition! Each of these scholars has created a compelling presentation describing their research in less than three minutes, using only one PowerPoint slide.
You are invited to watch them compete in finals as part of Graduate Student Appreciation Week. Come cheer them on as they compete in this exciting challenge. A reception will take place after the event.
When: April 5 | 4 – 7 p.m. Where: The Hatchery |
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Call for Applications: Public Humanities Course-Development Workshop
Graduate students are invited to apply for participation in a three-day Public Humanities course-development workshop, May 16-18 here at Emory. The goal of the workshop will be to create a robust suite of graduate and undergraduate courses that explore and showcase the social value of the humanities and humanistic pedagogy. It will feature presentations by Emory faculty who have created innovative experiential learning opportunities through course design, as well as guided exercises leading to creation of syllabi in your particular field. All participants will receive a stipend.
When: May 16-18 |
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Snacks & Crafts Want to take a little break, grab a bite and do something crafty? All you need to bring is your creativity! Snacks and crafts will be provided for your enjoyment as a 2023 Grad Student Appreciation Week treat. When: April 3 | 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Where: Emory Student Center MPR 6 |
Trivia Night presented by LGS-EDGE
In celebration of Grad Student Appreciation Week, come enjoy a fun evening of bar-style trivia! Test your knowledge about Emory in pop culture, Black, Latinx, AAPI, Native American, LGBTQIA+, women’s history, and Atlanta history.
Come alone or with a team! Teams can be formed upon arrival. Connect with other LGS students from different programs. Groups will compete for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes! Snacks, wine and beer will be served. RSVP is required to attend.
When: April 4 | 4 - 6 p.m. Where: Emory Student Center N104 |
Get a Professional Photo Taken!
Need a professional headshot for your portfolio? Get one for free! Make sure to sign up in advance at the link below to get on the photographer’s schedule.
When: April 6 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Where: On the Quad near the Administration Building |
Britney Approximately: A Pop Greek Tragedy
Written and directed by Megan Tabaque with original music by Prerit Chaudhary and Willa Barnett, Britney Approximately is a new play with original pop music about motherhood, isolation, and power. Pushed through a glitter-pink meat grinder, it mixes Eurpides’ Medea with a loose retelling of the Britney Spears conservatorship court battle. One part bombastic and violent Greek tragedy and one hundred parts tragic-pop-diva-revenge-song, this plays asks: What does our treatment of celebrity say about us?
When: April 6 - 16
Where: The Mary Gray Munroe Theater |
Student Appreciation Picnic
Join in on the final event of Grad Student Appreciation Week: a picnic in your honor! Come for food, games, and fun as a big thank you to graduate students for all that you do. The LGS staff and faculty team are honored to be part of your journey.
When: April 14 | 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. Where: McDonough Plaza |
3rd Annual LGS-EDGE Research Symposium
The Office of EDGE (Emory Diversifying Graduate Education) in the James T. Laney School of Graduate Studies invites you to join us for the 3rd Annual LGS-EDGE Research Symposium. This symposium is a student-driven experience that showcases LGS students and faculty from a wide array of disciplines conducting research that involves racial and/or social inequality to foster an interdisciplinary community. The symposium will feature students from a wide array of disciplines presenting 10-minute chalk talks. Opening and closing sessions will feature faculty across Emory University engaged in research regarding racial and social inequities.
When: April 14 | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Where: Emory Student Center, Multipurpose Rooms |
Save the Date for LGSA x LSO Noche de Gala 2023
Laney’s Latinx Graduate Student Association (LGSA), in collaboration with Emory’s Latinx Student Organization (LSO), will be hosting our annual Noche de Gala event on April 15 at the Atlanta Contemporary Arts Center. This event is designed to celebrate Latinx heritage and foster community among students at Emory University. We are happy to announce this year’s theme “Una Noche en Medellín." Save the date and come celebrate with Latin music, drinks, and food!
When: April 15 | 8 p.m. - 12 a.m. Stay tuned for upcoming ticket and event details. |
Social Sciences and Humanities PhD Student Mixer
The Coalition of Graduate Sociologists (COGS) from the Department of Sociology is hosting a mixer for PhD students within the social sciences and humanities. The event will be an outdoor “field day,” where students from different areas can spend time outdoors, play games, eat, and drink. Drinks, snacks, and games will be provided. Please RSVP. When: April 15 | 2 p.m. Where: Medlock Park (exact coordinates will be sent out before the event) |
Emory’s Asian Student Center Book Club
Join Emory’s Asian Student Center book club's final meeting of the semester to discuss the book Interpreter of Maladies by Jhumpa Lahiri. Free copies of the book are now available for pickup at the ASC. If you are interested in joining or would like more information, please contact allison.sullivan@emory.edu.
When: April 17 | 3pm Where: ASC (AMUC 108) |
MA in Bioethics Information Sessions
Emory’s Master of Arts in Bioethics degree program provides flexible, interdisciplinary study in bioethics for professionals and students interested in the social and ethical challenges facing health care, public health and the biomedical sciences. For Emory faculty and staff, the tuition costs for courses may be covered by the Emory Courtesy Scholarship. To learn how this program can benefit your clinical care, education, research, and/or professional service, join the MA in Bioethics program at one of their upcoming information sessions and visit our website.
Virtual: April 19 | 12 – 1 p.m. |
Emory Autism Center April Event Series
Emory Autism Center hosts a series of events in April for Autism Celebration Month. Find all the details for the events here. Kickoff events will be in person, and the rest will be taking place over Zoom. |
LGS-PDCP Career Coaching Program – Spring 2023 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! |
Emory Center for Digital Scholarships Spring 2023 Workshops
The Emory Center for Digital Scholarship's spring 2023 workshop series includes:
April 5 - Combining Data Sources (ArcGIS, Python, R) April 12 - Documentary Video Editing Tips When: Wednesdays | 1 - 2 p.m. Where: Zoom (get the link by RSVPing below) |
Certificate Program in Translational Research Application
Applications for the Certificate Program in Translational Research are due on April 3. The CPTS is a formal 16-credit Emory Laney Graduate School program for trainees who seek to conduct research at the interface between basic and translational science and clinical medicine.
Deadline: April 3 |
Editorial Assistant/Social Media Lead Job Opportunity
A new journal launching this spring: Intersections: The Education Journal of the Woodruff Health Sciences Center is in need of an Editorial Assistant/Social Media Lead. The EA/SML will be responsible for reviewing all accepted manuscripts to ensure that they meet journal style guidelines and are formatted appropriately for publication, and for uploading final manuscripts and all the associated materials into WordPress in order to publish them to the journal website. In addition, the EA/SML will publicize all new additions to Intersections through the journal’s social media and lead efforts to enhance the journal’s social media presence and reach. The EA/SML will be an integral part of the Intersections team and will attend regular editorial meetings and report on their work to the rest of the team.
Application deadline: April 15 |
LGS Graduate Student Writing Group
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 one week or come for them all. When: Tuesdays, 2 - 4 p.m. Online: Via Zoom |
Dean's Office Spring Open Office Hours
LGS Dean Kimberly Jacob Arriola is hosting open office hours each month this semester for all 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. We will offer light refreshments in the office while you wait. Hours will be first come, first serve. Please see spring open office hours dates and times above.
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Post-Graduation Employment - Options for International Students Join in this special workshop facilitated an immigration attorney and and a ISSS senior advisor. International students often have a lot of questions about post-graduation. In this workshop, you will learn about H-1B, Permanent Residency, and other options after CPT/OPT/AT. When: April 5 | 1-2:30 p.m. Where: Law School Tull Auditorium (3rd Floor) |
Summer 2023 English Language Support Program The English Language Support Program is here this summer to support users of English as an additional language. Multi-level courses to work on: o Presentation skills (poster presentations, video abstracts, and more) o Discussion skills (theme: U.S. cultural references) o Graduate & professional writing (to make progress on a particular text) Summer course format: Hybrid, i.e., a mix of in-person and online sessions When: Summer 2023 - May 12- June 21
Read more and express interest here. |
1-on-1 Speaking and Writing Consultations with an LGS English Language Specialist
The English Language Support Program offers individual support sessions for LGS students who use English as an additional language. Speaking support can focus on various types of oral communication: conference/group/lab presentations, class discussions, interviews, and more. For written communication, you can get a consult on any stage in the writing process, from planning and organizing to revising for improved sentence-level cohesion, word choice, and accuracy. |
Academic Success Resources Are you looking for some help related to procrastination, imposter syndrome, test anxiety, perfectionism, or attention and concentration challenges? Check out the resources available on CAPS’ website.
In addition, the LGS Student Affairs Team is here to support every phase of your educational journey, so reach out any time! They can connect you to resources, answer questions you might have, or discuss concerns. Explore these topics and other student affairs-related topics by contacting an LGS Student Affairs team member:
Dr. Jennifer M. Cason, Assistant Dean of Student Affairs & Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Claire DePalma, Assistant Director of Student Affairs and Student Wellness
Emily Neutens, Assistant Director of Student Affairs for GDBBS |
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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 for this newsletter? If so, please email lgs.communications@emory.edu with your idea and include: event name, a brief summary, date, time and link. |
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