Kharen Fulton Graduate Diversity Award Recipient LGS doctoral scholar, Alexis Mayfield, was presented the Kharen Fulton Graduate Diversity Award at the EDGE Annual Diversity Reception for her personal and professional efforts towards diversity, inclusion, and community engagement in the Laney Graduate School at Emory University. The Kharen Fulton Award is given annually and has been created to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Kharen Fulton and her dedication to diversity in graduate education. Keep on the lookout for Alexis' spotlight story coming soon. |
PhD Student Election Update: Mail-In Vote Deadline Extended to November 27 Happening Now: Mail-in ballots for eligible students will now continue to be collected until November 27.
Happening Next: NLRB officials will begin counting the votes at 10 a.m. on November 28. The results of the vote count should be made publicly available shortly thereafter.
You can review the official notice from the National Labor Relations Board here. |
Strategies for Giving and Receiving Feedback Join this interactive workshop to learn strategies for delivering clear and actionable feedback, ensuring it resonates without triggering defensiveness. We will explore ways to adeptly respond to feedback, gaining insights into emotional management and deciphering how to leverage feedback for personal growth.
When: Nov. 7 | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. |
How to Identify New Career Fields where You will Thrive
Join this Beyond the Professoriate session to learn how you can find a nonacademic career where you will thrive, engage in meaningful work, and be connected to people and projects that matter to you. When: Nov. 8 | 12 p.m. |
15th Annual Emory Veterans Day Ceremony
The Emory community is invited to attend the 15th Annual Veterans Day Ceremony. This event will take place on the Quadrangle on Emory's Atlanta Campus and is open to the entire community.
Remarks will be provided by President Gregory L. Fenves and Executive Vice President for Health Affairs, Dr. Ravi Thadhani. These remarks will be followed by a keynote speech given by Major General Burke W. Whitman, United States Marine Corps Reserve (Retired).
Boxed lunches will be served immediately after the ceremony which should last approximately 35 minutes.
Click here for event details. When: Nov. 10 | 11 a.m.
Where: Quadrangle on Emory's Atlanta Campus |
ComSciCon-Atlanta 2024: Application Now Open Are you a graduate student in STEM interested in science communication? Join us at ComSciCon-Atlanta 2024!
ComSciCon is a series of workshops focused on the communication of complex and technical concepts organized by graduate students, for graduate students. Through our workshops and panel discussions, students can refine their science communication skills and learn about unique opportunities across a wide range of fields. Participants will create their own science communication project (i.e. an infographic, piece of writing, podcast clip, etc) and receive formal training alongside their peers. ComSciCon provides a unique professional development experience to graduate students engaged in and committed to communicating their research.
This event is entirely free of cost to attend! When: Feb. 22-24, 2024 Where: Atlanta, Georgia.
Deadline: The application is now open until Nov. 13
Visit https://comscicon.com/comscicon-atlanta-2024 for more information!
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Emory’s Asian Student Center Book Club Join Emory’s Asian Student Center book club to discuss the book On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong. Free copies of the book will be available for pickup at the ASC starting 11/8!
If you are interested in joining or would like more information, please contact allison.sullivan@emory.edu. When: Nov. 30 | 2 p.m. Where: ASC (Cox Hall 320) |
Graduate Student Interpersonal Process Group
In order to bring together graduate students of all majors/degrees who may be needing additional support, we are hoping to facilitate a weekly space in-person at CAPS focusing on improving students’ interpersonal relationships (both personal and professional). Relationships are a key feature of good mental health (and are often at the core of our struggles – whether stress, depression, or anxiety).
Students will have the opportunity to share, build a sense of community, learn vicariously through others, give and receive support from their peers. In addition, there will be two mental health professionals co-facilitating the group.
Before joining: Students are asked to complete an initial phone consultation and initial screening prior to joining the group, and are welcome to contact the group facilitators if they have any questions or concerns. When: Tuesdays | 1-2:30 p.m. |
Today! Do Something Extraordinary at Bain & Company – A Webinar for Advanced Degrees
Thinking about consulting as your next career move but are curious about what your first year at Bain would look like? If so, please join us to learn more about our extraordinary people, firm, and the high-impact work that we’re doing with our clients. You'll also hear from several members of the advanced degree community at Bain who've made the transition from academia into consulting and are adding value and driving change in their careers at Bain. We’ll leave plenty of time to answer your live questions during this session.
ELIGIBILITY This session is designed for candidates at all levels of familiarity with consulting, and will be focused on candidates pursuing or recently graduated with an advanced degree (JD, MD, PhD, or non-MBA Master's with >3 years of relevant experience).
When: Nov. 6 | 7-8 p.m. ET via Zoom
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The Hatchery Skills Incubator Application is Now Open
This hands-on program is designed for student founders with nonprofit or for-profit ventures, guiding them from ideation through the launch stage. It's open to both undergraduate and graduate Emory students, regardless of their academic concentration.
Do you have an idea, a venture to build, or a product you want to launch? Apply to the Hatchery Incubator! Ventures at any stage, from idea to launch, are welcome to apply. Benefits for Members of the Hatchery Incubator include: -
Access to 1:1 coaching and team facilitation by Hatchery Staff and Hatchery Innovation Consulting Fellows (trained student innovators)
- Access to Innovators in Residence
- Access to exclusive presentations and meetups
- Opportunity to pitch to funders, innovation leaders, and Emory leaders in Student Founder Showcase
- Opportunity to apply for monthly seed funds (up to $400) for prototype development/experimentation
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Monthly dinners with fellow student founders and outside mentors
- Members-only workspaces
- And more exclusive benefits!
Application Deadline: Open now until Nov. 30 at 5 p.m. |
LGS Dissertation Boot Camp
Open to all Laney Graduate School students, the Dissertation/Prospectus Writing Boot Camp is an opportunity for dissertators and advanced graduate students to write without distractions.
The Boot Camp will offer several modes of support for participants, including the help of the Graduate Writing Support Service, the Emory Writing Center, and resources on dissertation/thesis writing, copyright, and other areas. Breakfast and lunch will be provided to registered participants. When: Nov. 11 | 10:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Where: ESC Multipurpose Rm 1 Please direct questions to Alexis Mayfield at ajmayfi@emory.edu. |
Planning your Academic Postdoc: How to identify, apply to, and interview for your optimal postdoctoral position
This workshop will help you to unlock the keys to a successful academic postdoc journey where you'll gain invaluable insights into identifying, applying to, and interviewing for your optimal postdoctoral position - empowering you to navigate this critical career phase with confidence and strategic planning. When: Nov. 15 | 3:30 p.m. Where: Whitehead Room 300 or via Zoom |
First-Round Academic Job Market Interviews Webinar with Beyond the Professoriate
Congratulations! You’ve landed a first-round interview with a hiring committee. But in a brief interview, how do you convince the committee that you’re the candidate they need? This interactive workshop will show you the ins and outs of academic job interviews, whether they are conducted virtually or in-person.
Free for LGS students through our Beyond the Professoriate membership
When: Nov. 15 | 12 p.m. ET |
NIH Loan Replacement Program
The LRPs are unique programs with tremendous benefits to early-stage researchers. Eligible individuals have the opportunity to receive an LRP award, which can pay up to $100,000 towards federal and private student loans in exchange for a two-year commitment performing qualified research.
Check out this three-minute video which provides a brief overview. More information and links to initiate an LRP application can be found on the LRP website. Deadline: Annual application cycle closes Nov. 16 |
Intersecting Minds: A NeuroHumanities & Consciousness Collective
A new collective dedicated to the NeuroHumanities is being established with colleagues from different institutions. The Purpose is as follows:
1) To build a collaborative, reflexive, inclusive space and community to examine emerging and pressing topics in the NeuroHumanities and consciousness studies. 2) To provide educational resources and initiatives to enable a flexible and public-facing dialogue about NeuroHumanities across varying sectors and disciplines.
3) To bring together scholars and community members to engage in scholarship and initiatives in the NeuroHumanities.
If you are interested in joining, want to know more, or have suggestions, please fill out the interest form: https://forms.gle/fSw2BL6aqSmrd5ba7. If you have further questions, contact Samantha Chipman at schipma@emory.edu. |
Emory’s Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) announces its Fall 2023 support groups:
Support groups bring together students who have similar experiences or concerns, with a focus on emotional support and encouragement.
Students of Color Support Group
When: Fridays, Until Dec. 1 | 1-2 p.m.
Where: In-person at CAPS office, located at 1462 Clifton Road Contact amara.chukwunenye@emory.edu or naqsh.navroz.ali@emory.edu |
Merck 2024 Summer Internship Opportunities
Merck is accepting applications for 2024 Summer Internships in Analytical Research & Development. Apply using buttons below. | Come write with other graduate students
Members of the LGS Writing Group meet weekly for dedicated writing time (through multiple writing sprints) within a supportive community. Each session also includes the opportunity to obtain feedback from an Emory Writing Center Fellow or an English Language Specialist if desired.
Fall 2023:
• Mondays 2- 4 p.m.
• Via Zoom at this link
• In-person: Cox Hall Computing Center, Fishbowl classroom (snacks provided) |
FYI: The Emory Writing Center serves the Laney Graduate School
The Emory Writing Center will be open through December 12 for a hybrid term with both in-person tutorials in Callaway N111 and Zoom appointments.
• The EWC is staffed with a team of undergraduate, graduate, and professional tutors who are trained to work with writers across disciplines, at any stage of the writing process. They follow a dialogue-based tutoring model and encourage writers to visit us from the time they begin brainstorming through their final drafting stages.
• Learn more about the EWC and its team of tutors, access writing resources, make appointments, and more, by visiting https://writingcenter.emory.edu/.
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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.
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The LGS Handbook has been updated for the 2023-2024 academic year.
Why it matters: To ensure everyone follows current policies and procedures, we encourage all to read the handbook linked below. Please find it on the LGS website. |
Participate in Emory Cares Day of Service (a tradition celebrating its 20th year)
Spend the morning in Emory’s beautiful Lullwater Preserve with international students and scholars as LGS and ELSP participate in Emory Cares Day
of Service.
Space is limited. Gardening tools, snacks and water will be provided. Friends and family welcome. Children must be 10 or older.
When: Nov. 11 | 9 -11 a.m.
Where: Lullwater Preserve, here on Emory’s main campus
What: Planting native shrubs to restore the woodland growth in Lullwater Preserve.
Project Lead: Heather Boldt, hboldt@emory.edu |
Thanksgiving meal with international students and scholars
AMIS (an organization whose mission is to “welcome international students and scholars to the Atlanta area”) invites Emory’s international students and scholars to an afternoon of feasting, fun, and international friendship. When: Nov. 18 Cost: Just $6 dollars for a traditional turkey meal with all the fixings! |
ELSP Writing and Oral Communication Courses: Spring 2024
The LGS English Language Support Program is here to support multilingual graduate students – across all proficiency levels and years of study - with oral communication and writing courses focused on graduate and professional tasks.
Contact: Heather Boldt, ELSP Director, hboldt@emory.edu
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Dean's Teaching Fellowship
We are pleased to announce a new cycle for the Dean's Teaching Fellowship for the fellowship year 2024-25.
Click the button below to visit our advanced fellowships webpage for the latest guidelines for application. |
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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Emory Student Telehealth
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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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