Opportunities

New! Guided Conversations on Race and Difference at Emory

Laney EDGE is offering LGS scholars an enriching experience to foster a community that cares about differences and values diversity, equity, and inclusion. This activity has five modules, each with multiple sessions available on different days and times.

Dates: Beginning Monday, September 14
Time: 10 AM-3 PM (EDT)
Details, Dates, and Registration info here

New! Racial Disparities, Injustice, and Social Inequalities Virtual Research Symposium

Students conducting research related to racial disparities, injustice, and/or social inequalities may submit an abstract for a virtual research symposium. The event will feature students from a wide array of disciplines presenting 10-minute "speed talks."

Submission Deadline: Wednesday, September 16
Time: 10 AM-3 PM (EDT)
View flyer here
Register here

New! What Matters to You Most? Discernment for a Purposeful Career Path

This workshop offers graduate students tools for ongoing career discernment—engaging in a reflective process of asking what, where, when, with whom, and why you are called to the work that only you can do. Participants will explore questions that are key to making meaningful, commitment-driven career choices.

Submission Deadline: Thursday, September 17
Time: 3 PM-5 PM (EDT)
View flyer here
Register here

Flash Here and There Like Falling Stars: The Life and Work of Dr. Pellom McDaniels III

In memory of Dr. Pellom McDaniels III, The Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library at Emory University hosts a virtual discussion of Dr. McDaniels’ life and work as part of the Rosemary Magee Creativity Conversation series and in partnership with the 2020 AJC Decatur Book Festival.

Date: Wednesday, September 9
Time: 2 PM (EDT)
Register here

Academic Job Interviewing Workshop

Participants will learn about the purpose and components of the academic job interview and how to prepare for different aspects of the interview process.

This workshop, offered through the Office of Postdoctoral Education in the School of Medicine, is targeted primarily to students in the biomedical science fields.

Date: Thursday, September 10
Time: 12 PM (EDT)

Building and Tailoring your Academic CV

This virtual workshop will provide an overview of best practices for constructing an academic CV with attention to the distinction between a CV and a resume. Participants will learn about the expected and optional headings of a CV, best practices for formatting and organizing your CV, and how to tailor your CV to the institution to which you are submitting it.

Date: Friday, September 11
Time: 10 AM-11:30 AM (EDT)
Register here

Woodruff Library Workshops: Copyrights & EDT

LGS students are invited to learn about navigating copyright and author rights in a digital environment.

Dates:
- Tuesday, September 8 | 12–12:50 PM (EDT) | Zoom – Register here
- Wednesday, September 16 | 12–12:50 PM (EDT) | Zoom – Register here
Questions? Contact the Scholarly Communications Office at scholcomm@listserv.cc.emory.edu.

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Ongoing Events

Laney Graduate Writing Group

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

For the first hour, you will write for two 25-minute intervals using the Pomodoro technique. In the second hour, you will have the opportunity to receive feedback on your writing, via Zoom, with a member of either the Emory Writing Center or the English Language Support Program (ELSP).

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

Library Appointments Available to Faculty and Graduate Students

Emory Libraries are available to support your research needs.

Details:
- Making On-Site Appointments at an Emory Library
- Remote Collections Libguide
Questions? Contact your Emory Subject Librarian .

LGS Virtual Office Hours:

The LGS staff will host virtual office hours for graduate students. Please 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 (EDT)
- Contact: mackenzie.bristow@emory.edu
Jennifer M. Cason, EdD, Assistant Dean, Student Affairs
- Office Hours: Wednesdays 1 PM-2:30 PM (EDT)
- 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 (EDT)
- Contact: amandamariejames@emory.edu
Rob Pearson, PhD, Assistant Dean, Professional Development and Career Planning
- Office Hours: Thursdays 12-1:30 PM (EDT)
- 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.

Public Events
- Dates and details are available here.
Let's Talk: CAPS Drop-in Consultation Service
- Time: Wednesday: 2:30-4 PM (EDT)
- Contact: (404) 727-7450

The Emory Community Hub

The Emory Community Hub pulls together all of the ways students can connect in-person or online. Graduate students can find ways to get involved, find support, and broaden their network.

Events and resources are available here.

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

Details: Click this link to schedule an appointment.

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Remote Teaching Resources

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

New! Zoom Class Engagement Workshop Series

The CFDE is offering a Workshop Series on “Zoom Class Engagement,” that provides extra support for instructors and TAs who are planning engaging learning activities in Zoom class settings. One-on-one feedback on existing teaching projects will be available to attendees. Participants should come with an idea in mind and a class session to work on developing.

Workshops in the series include:

Large Class Engagement in Zoom
Class Discussions in Zoom
Group Work in Zoom
Exam Review Games in Zoom

Each workshop in the series is being offered twice at various times/dates throughout September and October.

Details: Visit the Online Teaching and Learning Programs webpage.

Additional Emory Remote Teaching Resources

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