New! Emory Continuing Education offers free non-credit courses for LGS students

Emory Continuing Education (ECE) will offer free non-credit courses for current Laney Graduate School students and postdocs during the upcoming winter break. The courses cover various subjects, including Academic Skills, Innovation & Creativity, Professional Skills, and tools for personal development. Registration begins December 1.

New! Grant Writing Coaching-Spring 2021 (Humanities and Social Sciences)

LGS is offering grant writing coaching to students in the humanities and social sciences who are preparing grant and fellowship applications. Students selected for this opportunity will receive one-on-one mentorship and feedback on their grant proposals from Dr. Corinne Kratz, Distinguished Professor of Anthropology and African Studies Emerita, a founder and long-time director of the Grant Writing Program.

Deadline: February 22, 2021
View additional information here

New! Genentech Portfolio Rotation Program (PRP)

This webinar discusses the Portfolio Rotation Program (PRP) sponsored by Genentech. PRP is the only rotation program in pharmaceuticals for program and portfolio management.

Date: Tuesday, December 1
Time: 12 PM - 1 PM EST (Please note: Time on the registration form is listed as a Pacific Time Zone. Registrants should convert times accordingly.)
Register here

Questions? Contact portfolio-d@gene.com

Deadlines Approaching! American Association of University Women (AAUW) Fellowships and Grants

Women seeking to advance their academic or professional careers, or considering projects to promote education and equity for women and girls, are encouraged to apply for an American Association of University Women (AAUW) fellowship or grant. December 1 deadlines are approaching.

Visit the AAUW site to view a directory of fellowships and grants.

New! Teaching Assistant Needed: Introduction to African American Studies (Humanities or Social Sciences doctoral students)

African American Studies (AAS) seeks a reliable, energetic, and self-motivated graduate student as a Teaching Assistant for Introduction to African American Studies. Some knowledge of African American Studies is preferred but not required.

Please send all questions and resumes to LaTreshia R. Scott at lrscot3@emory.edu.

Application Deadline: January 4, 2021
Students must have completed at least one year of coursework

New Course! Spring 2021 Course: Reducing Drug-Related Harms using Big Data: Administrative, Geospatial and Network Data Sources (GRAD 700R/BSHE 760R)

This course prepares students to conduct ethical, rigorous, and theoretically-informed analyses of three types of “big data” (administrative, geospatial, and social network data) in the context of research and interventions into intersecting crises of substance use disorders (SUDs) and drug-related harms.

View flyer here
View pre-requisites and course syllabus here

LinkedIn: The Missing Manual

The LGS Office of Professional Development and Career Planning is pleased to announce our Emory license to the online course LinkedIn: The Missing Manual. LGS partnered with the Office of Postdoctoral Education to purchase a one-year institutional subscription to a complete, step-by-step online course on mastering LinkedIn.

How to Access: Normally $99 per person, this resource is FREE for Emory affiliates. Go to the course website, click the Enroll button, and create an account using your Emory email address.

Details here
Questions? Contact Rob Pearson ( rdpears@emory.edu)

Laney Graduate School Completion Fellowships

The Laney Graduate School and several Emory partners offer fellowships to advanced graduate students. Information on the fellowship guidelines for AY21-22 is now available. Interested and eligible doctoral students should visit the Advanced Fellowships page on the LGS website for the latest information.

Details here

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Ongoing Events

Appointments Available ! One-on-One Career Coaching
Graduate Students are invited to sign up for one-on-one career coaching with LGS career coaches.

Details: Use this link to learn more
Make an appointment here

Laney Graduate Writing Group

Join the weekly graduate student writing group to keep yourself accountable, make progress, and obtain feedback on your projects.

Dates: Each Thursday during the Fall Term
Time: 1-3 PM (EST)
For more information, view our Facebook page

LGS Virtual Office Hours:

The LGS staff will host virtual office hours for graduate students. Contact the team member below to confirm an appointment and receive a Zoom link.

Mackenzie Bristow , PhD, Director, ELSP and Global Engagement
- Office Hours: Tuesdays 8-9 AM | Thursdays 4-5 PM (EST)
- Contact: mackenzie.bristow@emory.edu
Jennifer M. Cason, EdD, Assistant Dean, Student Affairs
- Office Hours: Wednesdays 1 PM-2:30 PM (EST)
- Contact: jennifer.marie.cason@emory.edu
Amanda Marie James, PhD, Chief Diversity Officer & Associate Dean, Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Engagement
- Office Hours: Tuesdays 1-2:30 PM (EST)
- Contact: amandamariejames@emory.edu
Rob Pearson, PhD, Assistant Dean, Professional Development and Career Planning
- Office Hours: Thursdays 12-1:30 PM (EST)
- Contact: robert.pearson@emory.edu

Emory CAPS

Emory University's Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) will host virtual sessions to help students navigate the challenging times.

Let's Talk: CAPS Drop-in Consultation Service
- Time: Wednesday: 2:30-4 PM (EST)
- Contact: (404) 727-7450
- View details here

Emory Writing Center Consultations

The Emory Writing Center supports a range of projects, including seminar papers, dissertation chapters, conference proposals, articles, posters, grants, job application materials, and teaching documents. Students are required to review fall 2020 procedures before scheduling a consultation. Learn about more writing resources for graduate students by visiting their LGS Support website.

View details and schedule an appointment here

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Remote Teaching Resources

LGS students serving as teaching assistants and teaching associates may attend webinars and utilize teaching resources for virtual environments.

Visit the Remote Teaching Resources page for more details.

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