Save the Date for Grad Appreciation Week
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Laney Graduate School Students: We see you, we appreciate you, and we salute you! We are proud to host a variety of free events in honor of Graduate Student Appreciation Week April 3 – 7, and 14. Please mark your calendars and plan to join us for food, fun, wellness, and professional development!
Here's what we have lined up: Monday, April 3
Delicious Donuts with LGS 9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. On the Quad near the Administration Building
Kick off Grad Student appreciation week with coffee and a donut from LGS! Snacks & Crafts 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Emory Student Center MPR 6 Want to take a little break, grab a bite, and do something crafty? Come join us for snacks and crafts in the student center and bring your creativity! Tuesday, April 4 Trivia Night presented by LGS-EDGE 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Emory Student Center MPR 5 & 6
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+, and women’s 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! RSVP is required to attend. For more information and to RSVP: Click here.
Wednesday, April 5 Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. The Hatchery
A chance for PhD candidates to tell the story of their research in under 3 minutes using only a single slide. Register here to attend the event.
Thursday, April 6 Professional Photos 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
On the Quad near the Administration Building Sign up to have a professional photograph taken. Friday, April 14 Student Appreciation Picnic 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. McDonough Plaza We are thrilled to host a picnic in your honor. Come for food, games, and fun! |
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Student Spotlight: Meet Megan Mayfield
During Megan Mayfield's 8-year tenure as a registered nurse in Spartanburg, South Carolina, she had the opportunity to train newly hired nurses and undergraduate nursing students, and fell in love with teaching. She decided to attend graduate school at Clemson University to obtain her Master of Science degree, which she completed in 2018. Directly after graduating, Mayfield accepted a full-time faculty position at Clemson that sealed her wish to be in academia for the long-term. In 2020, she joined Emory University's Laney Graduate School and the PhD in Nursing program at the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing.
"I have a passion for the clinical side of nursing and also academia. I knew that I needed my PhD to be more involved in research and to have a seat at the table where important decisions are being made in healthcare. As a PhD faculty member, I'll be able to teach and interact with students yet also stay heavily involved in the research side," said Mayfield, whose projected graduation date is May 2024. Mayfield's PhD research is focused on looking at stress in rural heart failure caregivers. She has been a cardiovascular nurse for her entire career. Fueling her passion for the heart, her grandfather passed with congestive heart failure and her father passed from a heart attack. "It was really hard for a while to continue in this field, having seen these terrible outcomes for family members. But it became another catalyst for pursuing my PhD in Nursing. That's my purpose for doing what I'm doing, and I feel like Emory has the tools to help me succeed in that area," she said. |
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Graduate and Professional Student Housing Focus Groups
Emory will host focus groups to get feedback from students about the University’s new Graduate and Professional School Housing Initiative. This initiative will provide housing for hundreds of graduate and professional students on the main campus, where Emory currently has none. In anticipation of the housing project opening next year, the focus groups will discuss challenges faced securing housing, opportunities to enhance the sense of community for graduate students, and any special conditions and considerations the University should address in the new housing project.
When: March 15 | 12 – 1 p.m. Bring your lunch.
Registration is required and the focus group attendance will be limited to approximately 12 students. Please share your name, degree program, and year in the graduate program when you register. |
LGS-EDGE Research Symposium
The Office of EDGE (Emory Diversifying Graduate Education) is inviting students to submit abstracts for the 3rd Annual LGS-EDGE Research Symposium. The symposium is a student-driven experience that showcases LGS student research that involves racial and/or social inequality to foster an interdisciplinary community, featuring 10-minute “speed talks” from LGS students, a keynote speaker, and panel discussions from faculty across Emory’s campus. LGS students conducting research on racial/social inequalities, community engagement, and the intersection between science and humanity are encouraged to apply.
Application deadline: March 15. Participants can receive JPE 610 credit.
When: April 14 | 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
English & Creative Writing Contest Submissions
The Department of English and Creative Writing Program are now accepting submissions for their annual writing contests. Graduate students are eligible for English’s grad awards and the Academy of American Poets Prize. See details about the contests and awards on the flyer here. When: March 20 | 12 p.m. |
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 |
Graduate Student Job Opportunity - Economics Department
The Economics Department is looking for a graduate student to join our team in working with a faculty member to provide assistance with the management of a scholarly journal. Experience with database applications such as Excel is preferred. Remote work is a possibility. Rate of pay is $20/hour for up to 20 hours/week.
Please send your CV to sjgray@emory.edu if you are interested in applying for the position. This posting will be active until the position is filled. |
Call for Applications: Atlanta Network for Training In KUH Scientific Research (ATLANTIS) Program
Join a vibrant group of scientists tackling research problems related and relevant to the disciplines of kidney, urology, or hematology. ATLANTIS provides funds for trainee costs plus access to valuable professional development programming and active networking opportunities. | 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
In-person location: English Language Support Program, 1784 North Decatur Building, Suite 101 (snacks provided) |
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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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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Letter Writing Campaign Week
This is an opportunity to reach out to your representative concerning issues you care about! We will provide letter writing materials and general topics of concern. Let us know if you have any ideas/issues you think we should be writing about! We will be outside of Whitehead biomedical building each afternoon with snacks and swag, and pizza and drinks will be provided for Friday’s send-off party. When: March 13-16 (Tabling) | 4-5 p.m.; March 17 (Pizza Send-off Party) | 12-1 p.m. Where: Tabling outside of Whitehead; Pizza Party in Atwood Chemistry Center, Room 320
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LGS Student Parent Working Group
Join a community of peers and parents to discuss, question, and learn about managing graduate school with children. Help create this community to serve all student parents at Emory. When: March 14 | 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
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Strategies for Giving and Receiving Feedback
Join this interactive workshop on giving and receiving feedback to learn strategies for providing clear and actionable feedback in a way that people can hear it without getting defensive. You’ll also learn strategies for responding to feedback effectively, including managing your emotions, and deciding how to use the feedback.
When: March 15 | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. |
Asian Student Center Book Club
Emory’s Asian Student Center hosts a book club focused on Asian American authors and issues, and would love for more graduate students to get involved! The next meeting will discuss the book Beautiful Country by Qian Julie Wang. Copies of the book are now available for pickup at the ASC. When: March 20 | 3 p.m.
Where: ASC (AMUC 108) |
Planning Your Academic Job Search Workshop (Humanities and Social Sciences Focus)
This session is for students considering going on the academic job market in fall 2023 or beyond. We will offer an overview of the materials you will need to prepare and provide suggestions for managing your time throughout the process. When: March 21 | 3 - 4:30 p.m. |
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. Select from two:
In-person: March 21 | 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Virtual: April 19 | 12 – 1 p.m. |
Calling All Staff and Faculty for Emory Day of Giving
Emory Day of Giving (EDOG) is coming up. EDOG raises funds that can be applied toward Laney specific scholarships, fellowships, and awards that directly impact our students and community members.
Advancement Volunteers support, encourage, and rally the Emory community to give back during Emory Day of Giving. With an investment of just a few minutes or hours, you can help raise awareness and funds for the areas of Emory that are most special to you. Emory will provide a toolkit, plus make it fun with special competitions (like winning thousands of dollars for the area of your choice)!
When: March 22-23 |
Developing Effective Communication Skills
By delivering messages clearly, there is no room for misunderstanding or alteration of messages, which decreases the potential for conflict. This workshop will discuss: - The benefits of improved communication skills
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Effective communication strategies
- Barriers to effective communication and how to overcome them
- Different styles of communication
- How to develop an action plan to improve communication skills
When: March 24 | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. |
Economics Department Public Talk: Nobel Laureate David Card
As part of our Economics Department-Milton and Virginia Kafoglis Nobel Laureate Lecture Series, David Card, Nobel Prize winner and Class of 1950 Professor of Economics, University of California, Berkeley, will give a talk entitled, “Labor Market, Immigration, and Minimum Wage: Economic Research versus Policy.” See more details in the flyer here.
RSVP by: March 14 When: March 27 | 2:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. Where: White Hall 208 |
New Directions and New Opportunities in Public Humanities Symposium
Please join us for a convening of leaders in Public Humanities who have put humanistic knowledge to use in advancing the public good. Guest speakers include Teresa Mangum (Humanities for the Public Good; University of Iowa), Michelle May-Curry (National Humanities Alliance; Georgetown University); and Antoinette Burton, (Humanities Without Walls; University of Illinois). A discussion moderated by Benjamin Reiss (English) and Thomas Rogers (History) will follow.
The free event open to all students and faculty will feature presentations by Emory students and project partners working on public humanities projects funded through the Mellon Humanities Ph.D. Interventions grant. When: March 24 Where: Jones Room |
Sign Up for the Spring Dissertation Boot Camp
The Emory Library, Emory Writing Center, and the LGS English Language Support Program are hosting the spring dissertation bootcamp. We will write as a community for a majority of the day and have two very short writing “strategy sessions" facilitated by members of the Writing Center. See more details in the flyer here.
When: March 31 | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Where: Jones Room in the Woodruff Library. Breakfast and lunch are provided.
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You’re Invited to the ELSP Spring 2023 Social
This is an informal gathering with refreshments and conversations in English. Socialize with students and scholars from various cultures and programs, including current and former ELSP participants, participants in our Global Ties Conversation Partner Program, members of the LGS Writing Group, those interested in ELSP support, and more.
When: March 16 | 4:30 - 6 p.m. Where: The English Language Support Program (1784 N. Decatur Bldg., Suite 101) |
Interviewing Skills: The STAR Technique & More
Do you have an interview coming up? Are there other situations in which you need to describe your past academic experiences clearly and effectively? In this 2-part workshop for speakers of English as an additional language, participants will learn how to provide clear and concise responses that showcase their skills, experience, and achievements for job interviews or other situations in which it is crucial to talk about past academic experiences and accomplishments clearly and effectively. Topics covered will include learning and applying the STAR technique, choosing precise vocabulary, speaking with grammatical accuracy, and clear delivery of English through qualities of voice and body language.
When: March 22 and March 29 | 4 - 5:30 p.m. Where: ELSP Classroom D, 1784 North Decatur Building |
International Community Friday Lunch
Laney’s English Language Support Program will host the International Community Friday Lunch on March 31. Join members of the ELSP team and other international students for lunch and socializing. When: March 31 |
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. |
Robertson Graduate Fellow in Science And Society
The Nat C. Robertson Endowment in Science & Society, in collaboration with the Institute for the Liberal Arts (ILA), requests applications for the year-long graduate student fellowship from September 1, 2023-August 31, 2024.
The awardee, a current PhD student in any LGS program, will work with ILA faculty to facilitate a pre-existing course in the Fall. In the Spring, the fellow can develop a new course, team-teach an existing course with an ILA faculty member, or propose a semester-long project with undergraduates that builds on the fellow’s own research interests and integrates the sciences, social sciences, humanities and arts. Application Deadline: March 17 | 5 p.m. |
Piedmont TATTO Fellowship on Sustainability and Curriculum Development
Applications are now open for the Piedmont TATTO Fellowship on Sustainability and Curriculum Development. This interdisciplinary program is open to graduate students in all disciplines and professional programs who want to expand their teaching repertoire around sustainability, environmental, and social justice issues. Fellows share a one-day workshop, learn from campus experts, explore engaged learning opportunities, experience creative teaching strategies, and develop teaching materials. The program offers a $500 stipend upon completion and approval of a syllabus and attendance at an end-of-summer field trip.
Deadline: March 20 |
Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad (DDRA) Fellowship Program
The FY2023 grant competition for this program is now open. Applicants for the Fulbright-Hays Fellowship must plan to submit their applications by the internal deadline of March 24. Please visit the link below for guidelines and detailed information about the internal application process.
Emory Zoom Webinar: March 14 | 3 p.m. Application Deadline: March 24 |
Emory University Women’s Club Memorial Fellowship in Graduate Research
The Emory University Women’s Club Memorial Award in Graduate Research awards $5,500 to a doctoral student to support research, writing, or living expenses related to the student’s dissertation. The awardee is expected to: (1) devote no less than one-half time to the dissertation and should complete the degree in the 2023-2024 academic year; (2) make a brief research and publicly accessible presentation at a meeting of the Emory Women’s Club; and (3) submit a final report explaining how the funds were expended.
Deadline: March 27 |
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