Upcoming Opportunities

New! Orientation and Welcome Picnic

Orientation

LGS Orientation is on Aug. 13 and new student activities continue the following week. Different programs will also be scheduling specific orientation activities, so be sure to stay in touch with your program.

Date: Aug. 13
Time: 8:30-10:30 a.m.
Location: Emory Student Center, Multipurpose Rooms

Picnic

Please join the whole Laney Graduate School community for a celebration of the new academic year. The picnic will have food and drinks, a DJ, a photo booth, and a chance for you to connect in person with LGS friends and colleagues. Please bring a government-issued I.D. for alcoholic beverages.

Date: Aug. 24
Time: 3- 5 p.m.
Location: McDonough Field
RSVP here by Aug. 9

New! ECAS Office of Undergraduate Education Seeks Exam Proctors

The Office for Undergraduate Education for Emory College is in need of exam proctors on Thursdays from 4-6 p.m. and throughout the day on Fridays for the fall semester (beginning Sept. 9 through Dec. 7). During mid-term (October) and final exam periods (Dec. 9-15), the schedule may be expanded. The schedule will vary based on need, but a minimum of 3 hours/week is guaranteed. Past experience is preferred but not required. Rate of pay is $15/hour.

Send your resume and weekly availability to Andrea Lentz, (404) 727- 6054

New! Grant Writing Coaching (Fall 2021 and Spring 2022)

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-to-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. Please note that the two cycles indicated below are targeted for different groups. The fall cycle is to serve students who are working for imminent deadlines for a specific funder. The spring cycle is to serve students at any stage, and so they may submit a more generic proposal.

Deadlines
- Sept. 20 (Fall 2021 cycle)
- Feb. 21 (Spring 2022 cycle)
Application information can be found here

New! Graduate Community of Digital Scholars

We are pleased to announce a new program, the Graduate Community of Digital Scholars, co-sponsored by the Fox Center for Humanistic Inquiry, Emory Center for Digital Scholarship, and Laney Graduate School. Graduate students in the humanities and humanistic social sciences who would like to develop their digital and/or public scholarship skills are invited to apply.

Deadline: Aug. 23
Full information about the program may be found here

CFDE Summer Teaching Intensive

The Center for Faculty Development and Excellence (CFDE) is hosting a two-day Summer Teaching Intensive via Zoom. The intensive consists of eight modules led by Emory faculty and staff. All faculty, graduate students, post-docs, and staff are welcome. Participants can attend one module or come for them all.

Date: Aug. 2-3
Time: 9 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Register here
View flyer here

Summer Writing Support for Laney Graduate School Students

Graduate and undergraduate tutors from the Emory Writing Center will be available remotely this summer to support Laney Graduate School students. Tutors can assist with a range of projects, including seminar papers, dissertation chapters, conference proposals, articles, posters, abstracts, grants, job application materials, and teaching documents.

Date: Monday-Thursday until Aug. 6
Time: 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
Make an appointment here

Virtual Fulbright Workshop

The Fulbright Workshop provides an opportunity for students to get early feedback on their Fulbright proposals and personal statements. It is also a chance to discuss other particularities of Fulbright, such as the personal statement, institutional affiliation, and language evaluation. Learn more at the Laney Graduate School’s Fulbright Page, and view this event on our calendar.

Date: Aug. 14
Time: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Register here by July 30 at 11:30 p.m.
- Drafts of materials must be submitted by Aug. 4, 11:30 p.m.

Preparing for Faculty Job Interviews & Offer Negotiation - Part I & II

In this two-part session, learn about the purpose and components of the faculty job interview and how to prepare for answering interview questions, meeting with various stakeholders, negotiating, and for the various talks that job-seekers may be asked to give.

Date: Aug. 20 (Part I) & Aug. 27 (Part II)
Time: 9-10:30 a.m.
Register here

Call for Expressions of Interest - Studies in Sexualities Advisory Board

The Studies in Sexualities (SIS) Advisory Board is calling for Expressions of Interest (EOI) from faculty, staff, and graduate students who would like to serve an upcoming term on the SIS Advisory Board. Members of the Advisory Board will serve for a two-year term (Fall 2021-Spring 2023).

Application Deadline: Aug. 20
Time: 5 p.m.
Apply by sending a short Expression of Interest (around 250 words) to Stu Marvel (smarvel@emory.edu). The EOI should give a brief description of your experience, academic interest, and/or ideas for future SIS events.