Job Position: Laney Graduate School Dean's Intern The James T. Laney School of Graduate Studies (LGS) at Emory University seeks applications for a Dean's Intern. This internship is open to all master’s and doctoral students currently enrolled at the Laney Graduate School. Apply by: Feb. 5, 2024 Internship start date: Mar. 1, 2024 |
Updates from the University Senate on Mental Health and Wellbeing Changes at Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) The new director of CAPS is initiating changes to improve access to care, including: - Increased flexibility in the number of sessions per semester, depending on individual care needs.
- Crisis and drop-in appointments via phone or in person during business hours (8:30-5:00, Monday-Friday).
- Working towards eliminating the appointment waitlist.
- Ability for scheduling sessions 24/7 through the online portal.
LGS students continue to have access to: The new Emory Interfaith Center (1707 N. Decatur Road) - Opened during the fall semester as a space of retreat and dialogue for Emory’s diverse spiritual communities.
- Open Monday-Friday: 9:00 a.m-8:00 p.m.
- See OSRL ENEWS for scheduled events including:
- Conversations across difference related to the war in the Middle East and its impacts
- Mindfulness and meditation groups
- Prayer and worship services
Questions or input for the University Senate? Contact LGSC University Relations Officer Abbey Julian (abigail.julian@emory.edu). |
Today! Holocaust Remembrance Day Emory's Tam Institute for Jewish Studies , Office of Diversity Equity and Inclusion, Office of Spiritual and Religious Life, and Emory Hillel are co-sponsoring the International Holocaust Remembrance Day event. President Fenves and Dean Krauthamerwill reflect on their family stories of survival during the Holocause. This event is open to students, faculty, and staff. When: Jan. 29 | 7pm Where: ESC Multipurpose Room |
Last Day to Register! Yale University Virtual Postdoc Recruitment Event Yale University’s Office for Postdoctoral Affairs is hosting its Virtual Postdoc Recruitment Event on February 15, 2024 from 1-4pm Eastern Time on Zoom and engages scholars interested in pursuing postdoctoral training at Yale University. Our goals are to support potential postdocs in their career exploration and identifying next steps, engage with potential postdocs from underrepresented and historically excluded groups, and increase awareness of the experience of and resources supporting Yale postdocs. Register by: Jan. 29 Event date: Feb. 15 Participants will have the opportunity to: - Meet with representatives from Yale resources for postdocs
- Hear from and ask questions of current Yale faculty from a variety of disciplinary fields, including STEM, Social Sciences, and Humanities
- Engage with current Yale postdocs in a virtual networking hour
As part of the event, we will highlight current and future postdoctoral opportunities at Yale and how to follow up with the corresponding hiring departments and faculty. Please find full details on our webpage. |
New Initiative | Race, Health and History Working Group If you would like to attend the first session please RSVP by 10am on Jan 29. The Center for Healthcare History and Policy's has a new informal get together initiative called the Race, Heath and History working group. The group is designed as a discussion space, with a view to forming collaborative projects. Meeting Dates: Feb. 6 Mar. 5 Apr. 9 Time: 12-1 pm EST On campus location: - S301 in the Emory Student Center. Boxed lunches will be provided Virtual: Zoom - Click flyer below to RSVP and access zoom links for each session |
The Carlos Museum - Scrutiny: The Italian Job Museums everywhere are facing increasing requests from foreign governments for the return of cultural patrimony. How do museums balance the responsibility of caring for a collection with their legal and ethical obligations? Using a group of objects recently repatriated to Italy, Provenance Researcher Annie Shanley and Curator of Greek and Roman Art Ruth Allen, will recount one of these complex situations faced by the Carlos. Learn how the museum navigated foreign legal investigations, machinations of antiquities smugglers, and working with the Italian Republic to return stolen art to its rightful owners. This program is free and open to the public, but registration is required. When: Jan. 31 | 7:30-8:30 p.m.
Location: Ackerman Hall, Carlos Museum |
International Scholars Mixers LGS EDGE is hosting its International Scholars Mixers for the Spring Semester beginning Jan. 31. The mixers are designed to encourage fellowship among scholars and fellows with shared geographic backgrounds while providing LGS and other stakeholders an opportunity to hear from the scholars directly. We hope the scholars use this time to invest in themselves by networking and socializing with a dynamic and engaging group of scholars and fellows! Scholars of Asian Descent Mixer - Jan. 31 Scholars of African Descent Mixer - Feb. 6 Scholars of Middle Eastern Descent Mixer - Feb. 27 Scholars of American and Oceanian Descent Mixer - Mar. 19 Scholars of European Descent Mixer - Mar. 26 content. All mixers will be held from 4 - 6 pm in the Oxford Living Room. |
The Hatchery: Founders in Unexpected Places Entrepreneurship can come from anywhere. Join us for an engaging discussion with accomplished entrepreneurs who have turned their passions into thriving businesses by successfully navigating industries you might not expect.
Panelists: Carly Simenauer, Founder & CEO, Strapt Vending Keith Marshall, Founder & CEO, The Players' Lounge Jen Richard, Principal, Bonfire Ventures Moderator:
Dan Eidell, Partner at Saas Venture When: Feb. 8 | 5:30 - 7 p.m. (virtual) |
The Hatchery: Write to Know You
When you attend this workshop, you will:
- Develop skills for self-reflection through writing
- Understand how a daily writing practice can benefit you personally and professionally
- Learn about yourself and the problems you want to tackle as an innovator
Embark on a journey of self-discovery with Jeremy Gilbertson, a media and tech entrepreneur, futurist, and writer. When: Feb. 16 | 2:30-3:30 pm (Light lunch included) Where: The Hatchery |
The Hatchery: Bringing Your Innovation to Life with Mind Mapping with Dr. Stuart Zola Learn Mind Mapping as a problem-solving tool for student innovators. When you attend this workshop, you will: Learn best practices for getting started with mind mapping Receive hands-on training in using one of the best tools of the trade—Xmind.net Increase your creativity, productivity, and efficiency using mind maps Dr. Stuart Zola is a multi-time founder and neuroscientist and serves as the Innovator in Residence for Emory’s Department of Academic Innovation. To register: bit.ly/skills-builder When: Feb. 29 | 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. (Dinner included) at The Hatchery |
Tomorrow! Graduate Student-Parent Association General Body Meeting Calling all students who are parents. Our club is for you come learn more about GSPA and our plans to strengthen the student parent community. When: Jan. 30 | 4:30 - 5:30p Where: Emory North Decatur Building, Suite 101 Classroom E Zoom option available, email keenan.wiggins@emory.edu |
Communicating Your Research: A Workshop on Storytelling In this workshop, we will discuss skills and strategies for clearly and compellingly presenting research (in all fields) to a general audience. An emphasis will be placed on defining the narrative in your own work and using that narrative to explain your research in a compelling manner. Whether you are preparing for the Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) competition, a job interview, a networking conversation, or a family reunion, being able to explain the significance of your research in an understandable way is important. Be prepared to practice in a welcoming and encouraging environment.
When: Feb. 6 | 3:30 - 5 p.m.
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The Emory Center for Digital Scholarship (ECDS) Spring Workshops The Emory Center for Digital Scholarship (ECDS) is offering a workshop series this semester for faculty, staff, and students—both graduate and undergraduate! Workshop Dates: Text-Based Video Editing with Adobe - Feb. 7 Text Mining in the HathiTrust Digital Library - Feb. 14 Intro to Data Analytics in Python - Feb. 21 Intro to Data Visualization in R - Feb. 28 Crafting Creative Presentations in Canva - March 6 |
Copyright for Theses & Dissertations Emory Libraries Scholarly Communications Office is offering workshops on copyright for theses and dissertations in advance of spring submission deadlines for students preparing to submit. Session Dates: Feb. 13 | 6 - 7 p.m. register here Feb. 21 | 12 - 1 p.m. register here Feb. 21 | 6 - 7 p.m. register here All three sessions will be held virtually. |
Strengths Based Interviewing Workshop On the job market? This workshop is designed to help you talk to potential employers about why they should hire YOU and not the competition. This workshop goes deeper than traditional interview workshops and empowers you with language to talk about your unique strengths, based on Gallup’s CliftonStrengths assessment. You’ll leave this fun and interactive workshop feeling more confident in talking about your strengths and with clear talking points for your next interview.
Register by: Feb. 13 Workshop date: Feb. 15 | 9a-12p Participants who have not yet completed a CliftonStrengths assessment will receive a code to complete this assessment prior to the workshop. |
Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Interested in sharing the significance of your research with a wider audience, strengthening your communication skills, and expanding your network? Consider participating in Laney Graduate School's Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition, an academic competition in which graduate students deliver a compelling presentation to a non-specialist audience in three minutes or less.
Participants are ordinarily in later years of study but are not required to be at the defense stage as long as they have reached a point in their research where they have some conclusions to share.
Curious students are also invited to participate in a preparation workshop, “Communicating Your Research: A Workshop on Storytelling” on Tuesday, February 6 from 3:30-5:00pm. This workshop is not limited to 3MT participants; all LGS students are welcome (space allowing).
Application Deadline: Feb. 15
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Now Open: 2023-24 ML Brittain Award Call for Nominations The Marion Luther Brittain Award 2023-2024 is the highest award given to Emory students, honors meritorious service to the university community. Each year, two students are recognized, one graduate and one undergraduate. All fall 2023 and spring 2024 graduates are eligible for this year’s honor. We are asking that you consider nominating the 100 senior honorary students for the Brittain Award, for those that meet the requirements.
Click the button below to view more detail on award qualifications and procedures for nomination. Nominations must be submitted through the online portal .
Deadline to nominate a student: Feb. 16 |
Call for Nominations: 2024 Thomas Jefferson Award The Thomas Jefferson Award is presented annually at Emory University’s commencement. This award is named and endowed by the Robert Earl McConnell Foundation to honor current Emory University faculty and staff who have significantly enriched the intellectual and civic life of the Emory community. The award honors a member of the faculty or staff for significant service to Emory through personal activities, influence, and leadership, usually over the course of many years. The award recognizes personal and professional integrity as well as distinguished service in several of the following areas: - Teaching
- Research and scholarship
- Non-academic accomplishments related to students
- University advancement and development in relation to the entire university or to an area, school, or division
- Community or educational service on the local, state, national, or international level
The Selection Committee, comprised of the Chair and the three most recent winners of the award, is now seeking nominations for the 2024 honoree. More information on the award can be found on the Office of the Provost website. Any Emory University employee may nominate a current Emory faculty or staff member by sending an original letter of nomination and the nominee’s full CV or resume. The nomination letter may include signatures of other Emory employees who wish to endorse the nomination. The nomination letter should be sent to the attention of the Chair and Members of the Jefferson Award Selection Committee. Nomination Deadline: Feb. 16 | 5 p.m. Nominations received after this time will not be eligible for consideration for the current year’s award. Nominations received by the deadline are retained in active status for one academic year. Please send nomination letters and CVs to Dr. Joel Baumgart at tworboy@emory.edu. |
Join the LG Graduate Writing Group Come with fellow graduate students! - Dedicated Writing Time: Participate in multiple writing sprints to make progress on your writing projects, whether it's drafting, reading source materials, outlining, or working on tables/figures.
- Supportive Community: Connect with fellow graduate students who understand the challenges and triumphs of academic writing. Share experiences, tips, and encouragement.
- Feedback Opportunities: Get valuable feedback on your work from an Emory Writing Center Fellow or an English Language Specialist, if desired.
Details: - Mondays, 2 - 4 p.m.
- In-person location (snacks provided): The Computing Center at Cox Hall, Classroom B
- Zoom link
Contact: Heather Boldt, hboldt@emory.edu |
Career Coaching Available for LGS Students Are you a Laney master's or PhD student looking for guidance on:
- assessing your strengths, interests, and values?
- learning about diverse career paths?
- editing resumes or other job application materials?
- interviewing and networking strategies?
If so, you might be interested in meeting with one of our Career Coaches.
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2024 ATLANTIS Symposium The ATLANTIS Symposium serves as a central platform for researchers, providing a dedicated opportunity to share ideas, showcase innovative techniques, and contribute to the advancement of kidney, urology, and hematology research. With a focus on networking, collaboration, and career development, the symposium will feature a keynote speaker and a variety of trainee presentations, all focused on KUH research. March 14, 2024 | 9am – 4pm Health Sciences Research Building Register Here Submit You Abstract Here |
The Office of Respect - Therapy Group Spring 2024 The Office of Respect is holding a therapy group this spring. The Sexual & Relationship Harm Survivor Support Group welcomes all genders - undergrad and grad. Contact respect@emory.edu for more information. |
PAID TA POSITIONS – GH521 Qualitative Research Methods – Spring 2024 We are recruiting multiple Teaching Assistants (TAs) for the Spring semester courses on Qualitative Research Methods in the Global Health department of RSPH. These courses will be taught in-person with asynchronous content on Canvas. TAs will assist with group activities, mentor students, review course assignments and assist with course logistics. Interested graduate students must have experience with qualitative research methods for this position by having completed a graduate course in qualitative research. These are paid positions. There are two sections of this course that meet as follows, each TA would only need to be available for one of these sections: Section 1: Mondays Class is 8am -10.50am OR Section 2: Mondays Class is 3pm - 5.50pm If interested, please send an email describing your experience with qualitative research and your CV to the instructor: Dr. Hennink at mhennin@emory.edu or contact Dr Hennink for questions. |
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 SIS Crisis On-Call Team is staffed 24/7 and responds to students’ active crises. Compensation is provided and SIS Team Responders receive ongoing training and support. |
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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Advancing your Graduate Writing Skills: An ELSP mini-course
Beginning in February, this mini-course is designed to expand the written communication skills of multilingual graduate students and research scholars who use English as an additional language.
Participants will:
- develop a deeper understanding of how to improve their texts and apply this
understanding to their own writings; - learn to write more effectively through instructor feedback, peer review, and digital tools;
- refine their word choice, flow of information, style, and grammatical accuracy.
Course day/times: Mondays 4:30-6pm, Feb. 5 through Mar. 25
Course format: In-person (or hybrid), depending on participants’ preferences
Express interest here
Contact: Heather Boldt, ELSP Director, 📧 hboldt@emory.edu |
Apply now: Exciting Opportunity for 1st and 2nd Year Students! Openings available as an LGS International Student Liaison. Be a part of welcoming and supporting incoming international graduate students this Fall. Liaisons will assist Heather Boldt (Director, ELSP and Global Engagement) in planning, coordinating, and executing the August 2024 orientation session for international students. Apply now for this valuable role/explore detailed duties and stipend information at this link: https://forms.office.com/r/YAvRg1VcSq |
🌐 1-on-1 consultations to elevate your graduate communication skills Crafting a manuscript, preparing for a presentation, or honing other academic English language skills? The English Language Support Program (ELSP) provides personalized one-on-one language consultations tailored for graduate and professional tasks. Open to users of English as an additional language. |
Cultural Exchange Opportunities During your time in Atlanta, wouldn’t it be nice to know a local American is happy to help you navigate life in America? Sign up for the Amigo Friendship Program to be matched with an Atlanta volunteer for friendship and sharing of cultures. (Amigo is the Spanish word for "friend.") |
Tax Support for International Students - Emory’s ISSS and the Emory tax office have resources available to help you file your taxes before the April 15 deadline.
- The ISSS staff are not tax experts, but they have compiled a special ISSS Taxes webpage with useful information.
- Emory has contracted with Sprintax to offer access to their tax preparation software to Emory’s international students and scholars.
- Free tax webinars are available through Sprintax. Review the “Get Help” section of the ISSS Taxes webpage for webinar details. Topics will include an overview of tax for non-resident students and scholars, who must file a 2022 US tax return, what income forms students/scholars may receive, forms that need to be completed and sent to the IRS, and much more!
Questions? Consult the ISSS Tax FAQ, the Emory Tax Office FAQ or contact the Emory Tax office: nonresident.tax@emory.edu |
Relaunch! Halle Graduate Global Fellows Program The Halle Graduate Global Fellows program has relaunched. Click the button below to read the full description. Sessions for accepted students are in March and April. Application Deadline: Feb. 20 |
Announcing the 2024 ACLS Leading Edge Fellowship Competition The American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) are pleased to announce the 2024 competition of the Leading Edge Fellowship program. The ACLS Leading Edge Fellowship program aims to demonstrate the potential of humanistic knowledge and methods to solve problems, build capacity, and advance social justice and equity. The fellowships support recent PhDs in the humanities and interpretive social sciences as they work with social justice organizations across the country. Hosting organizations provide professional development opportunities and employee benefits to fellows, and draw on fellows’ scholarly perspectives and broad set of skills. Fellows receive a stipend of $70,000 for the first year, $72,000 in the second, and have access to funds and opportunities for professional development through ACLS and our alumni network. This initiative is made possible through the support of the Mellon Foundation. Application Deadline: March. 13 by 9 pm ET Applications will be accepted only through the ACLS online application system. Applicants should not contact any of the organizations directly, but can write to leadingedge@acls.org with further questions. |
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 Emily Neutens, Assistant Director of Student Affairs for GDBBS |
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