Celebrate Diversity at LGS - Nominate a Leader and RSVP for the Annual Diversity Reception!
Nominations are now open for the Kharen Fulton Award for Diversity, Inclusion & Community Engagement in Graduate Education. This prestigious award recognizes a doctoral student who has demonstrated an exceptional commitment to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion at LGS.
If you know a student whose personal and professional efforts have had a lasting impact on our community, we encourage you to submit a nomination today.
Submit a Nomination
- All second year or higher LGS doctoral students in good standing, who are not graduating before May 2025, are eligible for nomination.
- Full nomination details can be found here.
- Nominations, including self-nominations, should be submitted as a single document to laney.edge@emory.edu by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, October 29.
Don’t miss the opportunity to join us at this year’s Annual Diversity Reception, where we will announce the winner. The reception will take place from 5-8 p.m., on Tuesday, November 5, at the Miller-Ward Alumni House, 815 Houston Mill Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30329.
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6 Years and Counting: the Impact of Learning about Laney Continues
Earlier this month, the LGS-Emory Diversifying Graduate Education (EDGE) initiative hosted its 6th Annual Leaning about Laney visitation event. More than 70 diverse scholars from around the nation attended an on-campus overnight experience to learn what it's like to be a part of the LGS community.
During the visitation, guest scholars met with LGS faculty, staff, and current students while attending workshops, engaging in conversations, and getting advice on submitting graduate school applications.
Event speakers and presenters included LGS senior staff members, student organization leaders, campus life partners, LGS-EDGE fellows and ambassadors and alumna Frederica Smith, PhD, MSPH.
Scholars also attended a mini-symposium where current LGS graduate students represented their programs and shared their research.
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Meet One-on-One With the Dean
Mark your calendars! Kimberly Jacob Arriola, PhD, dean of the James T. Laney School of Graduate Studies, will host open office hours this fall.
All students are welcome to stop by the LGS office located in Suite 200 of the North Decatur Building for a one-on-one chat with Dean Arriola.
No appointment is needed—just sign in when you arrive and enjoy light refreshments while you wait. Dean Arriola will meet with students in order of their arrival.
When:
11 a.m.-12 p.m., Monday, October 28
10-11 a.m., Wednesday, November 20
Where: North Decatur Building, 1784 North Decatur Road, Suite 200
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Laney Graduate Student Council Computational Needs Survey
The Laney Graduate Student Council (LGSC) wants to better understand students' computational needs to help guide future plans and address any gaps.
Students, your feedback is invaluable. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey related to your program below.
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Join us for Homecoming 2024
It’s that time of the year again!
Homecoming festivities start on Wednesday, October 23 and continue through Sunday, October 27.
Current students are welcome to attend all events, including the Homecoming Festival from 12-4:30 p.m., on Saturday, October 26. This exciting afternoon will be full of live music performances, free food, a campus parade, Emory swag, family-friendly activities and more.
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Homecoming 2024 Writing Workshop
The Office of Advancement and Alumni Engagement will host its inaugural Homecoming Reflexive Writing Workshop: Emory Meaning and Memory Making this week.
This workshop will provide an opportunity for staff, administrators and graduate students from all schools, divisions and academic degree programs to reflect on what it means to be part of the Emory community.
Following the workshop, there will be a reception with light appetizers. No prior writing experience is required.
When: 4-5:30 p.m., Thursday, October 24 | Writing Workshop
5:30-6 p.m. Reception
Where: Miller-Ward Alumni House, 815 Houston Mill Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30329
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Black Graduate Student Association Hosts General Body Meeting and Spooky Movie Night
The Black Graduate Student Association will host its first general body meeting of the semester. Guests will have the opportunity to meet the new executive board and learn about BGSA's mission and plans for the year.
Following the meeting BGSA will host a Halloween Movie Night.
When: 4:30-7:30 p.m., Thursday, October 24
Where: Whitehead Auditorium, 615 Michael St G01, Atlanta, GA
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LGS Graduate Writing Group – Fall 2024 Edition
Join fellow graduate students for focused writing sprints within a supportive
community. Choose from the following two options to help improve your writing.
Option 1 – This group is co-facilitated by The Emory Writing Center and LGS English Language Support.
When: 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Mondays until December 2
Where: Zoom
Option 2 – This group is student-led.
When: 1-3 p.m., Fridays until December 6
Where: Zoom
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Teaching Opportunity : Crossroads Courses
The Institute for the Liberal Arts (ILA) has several opportunities for graduate students to teach a spring 2025 Crossroads course.
Who’s eligible: Current graduate students are eligible to teach, or co-teach, a Crossroads course if they’ve successfully completed the EITS Graduate Workshop.
Stipend: After successfully teaching the course, each graduate student instructor will receive $1,500.
Application deadline: 5 p.m., Friday, November 1
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Team-Teaching IDS 220: “What Does It Mean to Be Human?” Course
In addition to Crossroads, The Institute for the Liberal Arts (ILA) will offer an opportunity to team teach IDS 220: “What Does It Mean to Be Human?” during the 2025 spring semester.
As part of an interdisciplinary teaching team, students will learn methodological and pedagogical approaches that will continue to inform their teaching throughout their career.
When: Members of the teaching team will meet twice during the fall 2024 semester to discuss the specifics of the course, which will be offered Monday and Wednesday from 1-2:15 p.m., during the spring 2025 semester.
Stipend: After successfully teaching the course, each graduate student instructor will receive $3,000.
Application deadline: 5 p.m., Friday, November 1
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Job Opportunity - Student Intervention Services Responder
Campus Life’s Student Intervention Services (SIS) is seeking responders to join the SIS team. Students who are second year graduate students and beyond are encouraged to join. The SIS Crisis On-Call Team is staffed 24/7 and responds to students in active crisis. Compensation is provided, and SIS Team Responders receive ongoing training and support.
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Tutoring at The Emory Writing Center
The Emory Writing Center has graduate-level tutors trained to meet with you at any stage of the writing process, from brainstorming to final revisions. Tutors do not proofread or edit, but instead share skills and resources through dialogue and inquiry. In one-on-one consultations, they guide writers to revise and edit their own work.
You can make up to two free appointments per week, either on campus in Callaway N111 or here.
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Career Coaching Available for LGS Students
Are you a Laney master's or PhD student looking for guidance? One of our LGS Career Coaches can help with:
- Assessing your strengths, interests, and values
- Learning about diverse career paths
- Editing resumes or other job application materials
- Interviewing and networking strategies
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LGS Student and Faculty Resources
LGS continues to develop resources to enhance students’ experiences and well-being by fostering supportive community environments, processes, and services that empower students throughout their educational journey to ensure personal, professional, and academic success.
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Beware! International Students are Often the Targets of Spam
Emory’s Office of International Student and Scholars Services (ISSS) provides the following advice to help prevent students from becoming a victim of scamming:
- Don't rush: scammers create urgency and demand immediate action.
- Legitimate companies won't pressure you via email or text.
- Protect your info: never share personal details like SSN or bank info.
If it seems suspicious, ask for guidance from your ISSS advisor or campus police.
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International Community Friday Lunch
International students and scholars are invited to enjoy free lunch, connect with one another and learn about resources available at Emory. This event is sponsored by International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) and the Office of Spiritual and Religious Life. Food is on a first come, first serve basis, as supplies are limited.
When: 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Fridays throughout the year
Where: Brooks Common, Cannon Chapel, 515 South Kilgo Cir NE, Atlanta, GA 30322
RSVP: Register here.
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1-on-1 Cross-Cultural Conversations over Breakfast
International Education Peace Volunteers invites you to join other Emory
students and scholars on Sundays for one-on-one, casual, cross-cultural conversations.
Free breakfast baked goods, coffee, tea, and Masala Chai will be provided. Families are welcome to join. Transportation will be provided to and from Emory, as well as residences near Emory, Villa International, and the Lindbergh Marta Station.
When: 9:30 a.m., Sundays
Where: Intown Coffeehouse,1219 Houston Mill Rd., Atlanta, Ga
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Newcombe Doctoral Dissertation Fellowships
Applications are being accepted for Newcombe Doctoral Dissertation Fellowships in humanities and social sciences.
Sponsored by the Charlotte W. Newcombe Foundation, this fellowship supports doctoral candidates in their final year of writing who are working in areas of religion or ethics.
Application deadline: Friday, November 1
Compensation: $31,000 stipend
Duration: April 1-August 31, 2025
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Dean's Teaching Fellowship Info Sessions – PhD Students Only
Doctoral students interested in applying for the Dean's Teaching Fellowship, are encouraged to register for the Zoom webinar below. Sessions will be recorded for those unable to join the webinar.
When: 4-5 p.m., Friday, November 15. Register here.
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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:
Jennifer M. Cason, EdD, assistant dean of student affairs and deputy Title IX coordinator
Emily Neutens, associate director of student affairs
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Emory Student Telehealth
24/7 Medical and Mental Health
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Are You Concerned about a Student?
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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 Community:
Do you have an idea for a story or event for this newsletter? If so, please submit it here.
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