Emory's Graduate Housing Project Update |
Emory graduate and professional students will have a new housing option, opening in summer 2024 for the fall semester. The Graduate and Professional Student Housing Initiative broke ground on Phase I in September 2022 and is continuing on schedule.
The housing will integrate two primary needs highlighted during the university’s master planning: a lack of graduate housing on Emory’s core campus and space for Emory graduate students to gather and support community building.
Phase I, which consists of two buildings and a parking structure, will feature 535 beds with a mix of studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom units at Haygood Drive and North Decatur Road. The site is a 15-minute or less walk to every graduate program, lab and library on Emory’s Atlanta campus, so students can reach their campus destination without needing a car. The housing will also have Emory shuttle and MARTA bus access. |
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Student Appreciation Picnic - TODAY!
The Grad Student Appreciation Week picnic was moved from last Friday to today due to weather. Come for food, beer (bring government ID), music, 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 17 | 3 – 5 p.m. Where: McDonough Plaza |
2023 LGS Elections Nominations The LGS Executive Council is the graduate school’s faculty governance body. It makes decisions on all matters of the curriculum and advises the Dean on administrative matters. You can find information about the Executive Council here. This summer, LGS will fill three positions on the Executive Council (one for each division) and one position on the University Senate/University Faculty Council. The University Senate and University Faculty Council member should be an LGS faculty member who is not yet tenured.
The University Senate and University Faculty Council are essential components of the shared governance model for the university. You can find information about both bodies here and here. Nomination deadline: April 28 |
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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 | 3 p.m. 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 upcoming information session and visit the website.
Virtual: April 19 | 12 – 1 p.m. |
Global Safety & Security Pre-Departure Workshop
Speaker Kenya Casey will cover topics, such as international SOS, preparedness, risk management, crisis response, and emotional support. When: April 20 | 6 – 7 p.m.
Where: Zoom |
Medical Science Liaison Career Panel
Interested in a career as a medical science liaison (MSL)? Join us to learn about scientists’ personal journeys from PhD to MSL. This panel is hosted by the Aspiring Medical Science Liaisons at Emory.
When: April 26 | 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Where: Whitehead Biomedical Research Building Auditorium |
Yale University Virtual Postdoc Recruitment Event
Yale University’s Office for Postdoctoral Affairs is hosting its Virtual Postdoc Recruitment Event to engage scholars interested in pursuing postdoctoral training at Yale University. Participants will have the opportunity to hear about postdoctoral research at Yale in an information session, engage with current Yale postdocs and available resources in a virtual meet and greet, hear from and ask questions of current Yale faculty, and participate in a mini-mentoring workshop. As part of the event, current and future postdoctoral opportunities at Yale and how to follow up with the corresponding hiring departments and faculty will be highlighted. All participants will receive a Grubhub voucher for participating.
When: May 5 | 12 p.m. Where: Zoom |
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. |
NCFDD’s 14-Day Writing Challenge
The National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity is offering a 14-Day Writing Challenge, free to LGS students and faculty through our institutional membership with NCFDD. Write for at least 30 minutes every day, Monday through Friday, for two weeks. Writing refers to any scholarly activity ranging from the spark of a new idea to polishing a near-complete project (article, grant proposal, exhibit, book chapter, etc.)! When: April 24 - May 7
Deadline to register: April 19 |
Certificate Program in Translational Science (CPTS) - Application Deadline Extended!
Applications for the Certificate Program in Translational Science (CPTS) have been extended to May 1. 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: May 1 |
Student Intervention Services Responder Recruitment
Campus Life’s Student Intervention Services is seeking new SIS Responders to join the SIS team. Students who are second year graduate students and beyond are encouraged to join the team. The SIS Crisis On-Call Team is staffed 24/7 and responds to students’ active crises. SIS is housed under Student Case Management and Intervention Services (SCMIS). SIS responder training will be provided during the summer. Overview of SIS Team: Compensation provided, Student Intervention Services (SIS) consists of campus life professionals, 24/7 crisis on-call rotation to support Emory University students, and SIS Team Responders receive ongoing training and support.
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Internships Available - Emory’s Office of Technology Transfer (OTT)
OTT internships will help prepare students for career alternatives outside of a traditional research lab by balancing formal training in technology transfer, marketing, intellectual property protection, licensing, and contracts with projects that expose interns to the day-to-day workings of a technology transfer office. |
Woodruff Library Digital Preservation Seeking Graduate Student Assistant
The Digital Preservation Program Manager in Emory’s Woodruff Library is seeking a graduate student assistant for 20 hours per week to support the ingest of content into the Emory Digital Collections repository. The student will perform work to prepare, ingest, and ensure quality control of digital collections content, including the following tasks: Editing comma-separated values (CSV) files containing digital collections metadata; running and monitoring ingests of content into Emory Digital Collections; indexing ingested files; performing quality-control reviews of ingested content; and organizing, renaming, or reformatting digital files to prepare for ingest.
Start date: ASAP |
2023 Inclusive Cataloging Graduate Summer Internship Opportunity
Emory University Woodruff Library Resource Services Department offers a paid graduate internship in inclusive resource description focused on subject analysis of LGBTQ+ materials and the application of LGBTQ+ terminology to improve description and discoverability of LGBTQ+ library resources. Individuals from underrepresented groups who have a demonstrated interest in LGBTQ+ research or inclusive cataloging are encouraged to apply. Applicants may be graduate students in any area with interest in LGBTQ+ topics and librarianship or current MLIS students and recent graduates.
Application deadline: May 10 |
Teaching Assistant for QTM 100: Intro to Statistical Inference
The Department of Quantitative Theory and Methods (QTM) is recruiting teaching assistants for Fall 2023 to support QTM 100: Intro to Statistical Inference. TAs instruct one weekly lab section, attend weekly TA meetings, supervise an undergraduate teaching assistant, and provide general course support. New QTM 100 TAs are expected to attend lectures. The position requires 10-15 hours effort per week, and compensation is $2,625 per semester. Knowledge of introductory statistics is required (e.g., basic probability, t-tests, chi-squared tests, ANOVA, linear regression); knowledge of R and previous teaching experience are preferred but not required. Additional details can be found on the QTM website.
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Teaching Assistant Jobs for The Department of Quantitative Theory and Methods
The Department of Quantitative Theory and Methods is recruiting teaching assistants for Fall 2023 to support the following courses: QTM 150 Intro to Statistical Computing I (1 position) QTM 151 Intro to Statistical Computing II (1 position) QTM 210: Probability and Statistics (1 position) QTM 220 Regression Analysis (2 positions) QTM 357 Machine Learning I (1 position)
QTM 385 Data Analytics (1 position) For more details about each position, please visit the QTM website. |
The Hatchery’s Summer Incubator Program
The Hatchery Summer Incubator will provide you with funding, workshops, coaching, and mentorship to take your nonprofit or for-profit venture to the next level. When: Mid-May to late July 2023
Where: The Hatchery |
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 |
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! |
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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Need to de-stress as Spring semester comes to a close?
ISSS invites international students and scholars to de-stress with yoga in a special vinyasa class in partnership with Emory’s Center for Recreation & Wellness. Vinyasa is a style of yoga characterized by stringing postures together so that you move from one to another, seamlessly, using breath. It is great for both beginners and more seasoned yoga lovers, and a great way to take a mindful break as we approach the end of the semester. When: April 21 | 1:30 p.m. Where: Rec Center, 2nd Floor Fitness Studio |
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 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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