March 31, 2025

April 1 | Navigating Careers and Building Connections: A Conversation with LGS Alumni

Join us for a unique networking event featuring two insightful panels and a reception!

By attending, you'll have the opportunity to learn from Laney Graduate School alumni who have chosen diverse career paths as well as network with alumni and students across multiple disciplines.

Panelists will share their professional journeys and provide valuable networking strategies and insights. Attend both panels and the reception to maximize your networking potential and build meaningful connections!

Both LGS students and alumni are welcome to participate in this event.

⏰ Time: 5:30 – 7:30pm

🗓 Date: Tuesday, April 1, 2025

📍 Location: Miller-Ward Alumni House

🔗 Register here

April 11 | Grad Appreciation Picnic

Join us for the Grad Appreciation Picnic, a celebration of community, connection, and the incredible graduate students who make Laney Graduate School thrive. This is a chance to step away from your research and coursework, relax in good company, and enjoy great food in a welcoming atmosphere.

Whether you’re catching up with friends, meeting new peers, or simply soaking in the camaraderie, this picnic is all about celebrating the strength and spirit of our graduate community. Come take a well-deserved break and let us show our appreciation for all that you do!

⏰ Time: 4 - 6 p.m.

📅 Date: Friday, April 11

📍 Location: The Quad

Shift the Lens. Shape the Story. Join LGS for Reframes.

What if we paused to reconsider the stories we tell about Emory—and ourselves? Reframes is a campus-wide initiative focused on reflection, creativity, and conversation designed to do just that. It's about taking a step back to see things differently, exploring multiple perspectives, and imagining new narratives for our shared community.

Laney Graduate School invites you to be part of this important initiative on Monday, April 7, with two engaging opportunities to connect, reflect, and reframe your experience.

📸 Reframes Photo Booth

Capture the moment and celebrate your grad journey! Stop by for fun photos with grad-themed props—perfect for social media or a personal keepsake.

🕚 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

📅 Date: Monday, April 7, 2025
📍 White Hall

🍽️ Reframes Dinner & Dialogue
Join fellow graduate students and faculty for an evening of meaningful conversation and connection over a thoughtfully prepared meal.

🕕 6 – 7 p.m.

📅 Date: Monday, April 7, 2025
📍 Convocation Hall, Room 210

✨ Attention: RSVPs for the evening Dinner & Dialogue will be accepted at the photobooth on a first come, first served basis!

Explore the full Grad Appreciation Week schedule to learn more.

Student Loan Support

Although this year’s Student Loan Repayment Workshop hosted by Emory’s MDP was canceled, check out the PowerPoint Presentation with helpful resources provided by Emory’s Office of Financial Aid.

Topics include:

Repayment options
Recent changes in federal regulations
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

View Loan Repayment Workshop PowerPoint

Handshake: Model Validation Expert Program Application

The Handshake MOVE program bridges academic research and AI, providing thorough model validation to build trust in AI systems.

Handshake is recruiting exceptional master's and doctoral students, candidates, and graduates from all fields to join our AI research community. This program brings subject-matter experts together to enhance the capabilities of Large Language Models (LLMs) within specialized domains and subdomains. The MOVE program runs year-round, though project availability will vary by domain.

This is a paid opportunity:

Compensation ranges from $50 - $125/ hour, depending on domain expertise and degree type
The compensation reflects our commitment to ensuring your contributions are rewarded at a level commensurate with your expertise

Apply here

Piedmont TATTO Fellowship on Sustainability and Curriculum Development

Piedmont TATTO Fellowship is accepting applications for graduate students in all disciplines. Through this fellowship, students will have the opportunity to expand their teaching repertoire around sustainability, environmental, and social justice issues.

This one-day workshop offers fellows the opportunity to:

Learn from campus experts
Explore engaged learning opportunities
Experience creative teaching strategies
Develop teaching materials.

Stipend: $500 upon completion and approval of a syllabus and attendance at an end-of-summer field trip.
Application deadline: April 18, 2025
Learn more here

View more on our Fellowships and Grants web page

Get Help with Taxes

Emory’s International Student and Scholars office provides several resources to help international students and scholars file their taxes before the Tuesday, April 15 deadline:

ISSS Taxes webpage: While ISSS staff are not tax experts, they have created a dedicated webpage with helpful information.
Tax Preparation Software: Emory offers access to Sprintax, a tax preparation software for international students and scholars.
Free Tax Webinars: Sprintax also hosts free webinars covering topics such as filing requirements for non-residents, necessary forms, and more. Details will be posted in the "Get Help" section of the ISSS Taxes webpage when available.

Questions? Consult the ISSS Tax FAQ, the Emory Tax Office FAQ or email them at nonresident.tax@emory.edu.

Interviewing Skills: The STAR Technique & More

The English Language Support Program (ELSP) is looking for participants for an upcoming two-part interview skills workshop designed to help students articulate their academic experiences clearly and effectively. Whether preparing for a job interview or another professional opportunity, this series will provide valuable strategies for success.

Workshop Overview:

Part 1:

Learn the STAR Technique and how to apply it to common interview questions.
Develop responses that highlight achievements, experiences, and skills.

Part 2:

Receive personalized feedback from English Language Specialists and peers.
Participate in mock interviews to refine responses.
Practice using voice and body language to convey confidence and engagement.

📅 When: Two 90-minute sessions over two weeks in early April

Those interested in participating can express interest here.

Questions? Contact Heather Boldt, director of ELSP.

Parenting Series: Raising Resilient Teens

As a parent or guardian raising a teenager, challenges may arise as your child grows, changes, and increases autonomy. This interactive workshop offers parents and guardians the support they may need.

April 22 | Session 2: Preparing for Independence

This evidence-based, engaging series session will focus on communication, resilience & the path to adulthood. Gain the knowledge and tools to nurture strong, resilient, and optimistic tweens and teens.

⏰ Time: 12 - 1 p.m.

📅 Date: April 22

🔗Register here

Submit questions ahead of time here.

Both sessions will be recorded and distributed to registrants following each series.

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

Shannon Marsh, student affairs program coordinator