Opportunities

New! International Graduate Students and Scholars of Emory Seeks Students Mentors

The International Graduate Students and Scholars of Emory (IGSS) seeks current LGS student volunteers to serve as mentors for new, incoming international students. Mentors will help new international students negotiate various cultural barriers by providing them with information on groceries, housing options, ride services, community engagement, and different activities around Emory and Atlanta.

Register to become a mentor here.
Contacts:
- Hector Argueta-Gonzalez: hector.argueta-gonzalez@emory.edu
- Faiza Rahman: faiza.rahman@emory.edu.

Webinars hosted by the National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity

The National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity (NCFDD) is an independent professional development, training, and mentoring community of faculty, postdocs, & graduate students from over 450 colleges and universities. To gain access to event calendar, details, and registration, users must create an account. See below for upcoming webinars:

Cultivating Your Network of Mentors, Sponsors & Collaborators
Provided by the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity, this webinar is designed to help you map your current mentoring network, identify your unmet needs, and plan how to expand your existing network to meet your current needs.

- Date: August 13
- Time: 2-3:30 PM (EDT)
- Details and event registration here.
Developing Anti-Oppressive Communities: Supporting Black Students and Mentees
Provided by the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity, this webinar provides attendees with opportunities to identify and reflect on their privileges and biases and how these impact their ability to effectively serve as teachers and scholars.

- Date: August 18
- Time: 2-3:30 PM (EDT)
- Register here.

Presidential Management Fellowship Program

Attend an informational webinar to learn more about this prestigious two-year fellowship at a Federal agency. It is a flagship leadership development program at the entry level for advanced degree candidates, designed to develop a cadre of potential government leaders.

Date: Tuesdays in September (September 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29)
Time: 2-3 PM (EDT)
Register here
Program information here.

Oxford College Woodruff Scholars Program Graduate Assistantship

Oxford College of Emory University invites applications for an hourly Graduate Assistant to support the development and delivery of programming for the Oxford College Woodruff Scholars Program (OCWSP). This role is ideal for those with a genuine interest in scholarship programming and student development in higher education. This role interfaces with our highest-achieving students, our extraordinary faculty, and our collegial Academic Affairs team.

View role description and qualifications here.
Application review begins August 12.

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Ongoing Events

Library Appointments Available to Faculty and Graduate Students

Emory Libraries are available to support your research needs. For those not approved to return to campus or with limited access, the libraries will provide access to resources electronically. Whenever possible, some requests for physical materials can be accommodated.

Please submit any requests from the physical collections through discoverE. Log in with your EmoryID and follow the instructions. If a digital alternative is not possible, library staff will work with you to get a physical copy and coordinate pick up times.

See the following links for more details:
Questions? Contact your Emory Subject Librarian .

Let's Talk: CAPS Drop-in Consultation Service

Wednesday: 2:30-4 PM (EDT)
Contact: (404) 727-7450

Virtual Office Hours
Please contact Amanda Marie James or Rob Pearson directly to confirm an appointment and receive a Zoom link.

Amanda Marie James, PhD, Chief Diversity Officer & Associate Dean, Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Engagement:
- Office Hours: Tuesdays from 1-2:30 PM (EDT)
- Contact: amandamariejames@emory.edu
Rob Pearson, PhD, Assistant Dean, Professional Development and Career Planning Virtual Office Hours:
- Office Hours: Thursdays from 12-1:30 PM (EDT)
- Contact: robert.pearson@emory.edu

Emory CAPS Summer Offerings

Emory University's Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) will several virtual sessions to help students navigate the challenging times. Dates and details are available below.

One-on-One Career Coaching
Graduate Students are invited to sign up for one-on-one career coaching with Laney's career coaches.

Details: Click this link to schedule an appointment.

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Remote Teaching Resources

LGS teaching assistants and teaching associates may attend webinars and utilize resources for teaching in remote environments listed below.

Emory Remote Teaching Resources

CIRTL Offerings

CIRTL (Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching and Learning) will be running courses, a MOOC, teaching institutes , and online teaching office hours this summer, each designed to dig into specific aspects of inclusive, effective, evidence-based STEM pedagogy.

Online Courses
Courses have live, real-time online sessions and require regular homework outside of those class meetings. Registration with your Emory e-mail is required.
Teaching Institutes
Teaching institutes are multi-day, intensive sessions aimed at improving grad students' and postdocs' STEM teaching skills. This summer, institutes will be offered online due to COVID-19. Registration with your Emory e-mail is required.
Questions? Contact the help desk at info@cirtl.net.

Libraries & Information Technology Services: Canvas 1-2-3

Beginning June 1, LITS will offer several Canvas workshops. Topics include: Canvas Essentials, Grading and Assignments, Student Activity, Canvas Studio, Quizzing, Analytics.

Details: View the event calendar here.

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