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Monday, Nov. 22, 2021

 

Featured Opportunity: Nominations Open for Emory University's Highest Honor 

 

Submit Nominations for the 2022 M.L. Brittain Award by Feb. 18

 

The Marion Luther Brittain Award 2021-2022 nomination process is open. The award, the highest given to Emory students, honors meritorious service to the university community. Each year, two students are recognized, one graduate and one undergraduate. All fall 2021 and spring 2022 graduates are eligible for this year’s honor.

 

The award is presented under provisions of a gift by the late Dr. M. L. Brittain, an Emory alumnus and the former president of the Georgia Institute of Technology. 

 

Please see the call for nominations , which provides more detail on award qualifications and procedures for nomination. The nomination letter may be sent directly to Sandra Edwards at sandra.edwards@emory.edu .  

 

Winners will be announced during the 2022 Commencement Ceremony.

  • Nomination deadline:  Feb. 18, 2022
  • For more information, click here.
 

Get the latest updates on COVID-19 info for the Emory community at Emory Forward and the LGS COVID-19 Resource Page.

 
 

Contents

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  1. Events
  2. Opportunities & Reminders 
  3. Fellowships
  4. Additional Resources
 

Upcoming Events 

 

 

New! HCG 2021 Scientific Virtual Information Session and Reception

Healthcare Consultancy Group (HCG) is pleased to announce the 2021 Scientific Virtual Information Session and Reception for doctoral students and postdoctoral professionals interested in careers in medical communications. HCG is a trusted partnership of highly credentialed scientists and professionals, driven by innovation and collaboration to create breakthrough communications for new frontiers in medicine. Join us on Dec. 2 to learn more about how we introduce our clients’ ideas to the world in bold, innovative ways.

  • Date: Dec. 2
  • Time: 5 – 7 p.m.
  • RSVP: dkiely@hcg-int.com
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Fall 2021 Dissertation Boot Camp
Emory Libraries and the Emory Writing Center invite you to work on your dissertations while joining others for some structured writing time and shared accountability. Each session will have breaks and time for reflection built in, and we will switch between free writing, "pomodoro" sessions, and partnering up to discuss our writing. This event will be hybrid. Those willing can meet in-person in the Woodruff Library Jones Room, while others who prefer to meet virtually can do so via Zoom. We will also ensure our breaks allow time for people to leave, have a snack/coffee, and come back.

  • Date: Dec. 2
  • Time: 12 - 6 p.m., Jones Room
 

Cox Enterprises’ Human-Centered Design Workshop

Want to find out what human-centered design is all about? Curious about how to use design thinking? Looking to make your work more collaborative, visual, and fun? Want to learn how to apply this method in industry from industry experts? If you answered YES to any of the above, this workshop is for you! In this design thinking crash course, you'll learn about the background and value of Human-Centered Design, dive into applying 3-5 design thinking methods, and leave with tactical knowledge on how to weave innovation into your day to day. The workshop will take place in-person at The Hatchery, Emory Center for Innovation.

  • Date: Dec. 3
  • Time: 1 – 4 p.m.
  • Register here.

 

 

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Opportunities & Reminders

New! Call for Proposals - Spring 2022 Community-Engaged Learning Grants

The Center for Faculty Development and Excellence (CFDE) is pleased to announce the availability of the Community-Engaged Learning Grants. Grants may be used to support activities related to well-structured community-engaged experiences in courses or academic programs. Proposals should address how community-engaged pedagogy is leveraged to assist organizations with addressing critical community needs in the metro Atlanta area.

  • Application Deadline: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, while funds last, through Jan. 7, 2022.
  • Apply here .
  • For more information, click here .
 

New! EDGE Talk Time

Laney EDGE (Emory Diversifying Graduate Education) wants to connect with you about opportunities and challenges related to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in your program and at Laney. Set up some time to talk today!

  • Appointments for Laney Graduate School Students
  • When: See appointment calendars, linked below:
  • Dr. Amanda Marie James, Associate Dean, Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Engagement: https://calendly.com/ajamesjedi/conversation-with-amanda-marie-james-phd-jedi-and-lgs
 

LGS Student Affairs Appointments

The Laney Graduate School Student Affairs team wants you to know they're here for you and are happy to meet in person or virtually if you want to connect. They can help connect you to resources, answer questions you might have, or discuss concerns. Feel free to reach out any time.

  • Appointments for Laney Graduate School Students
  • When: See appointment calendars, linked below:
  • Dr. Jennifer Cason, Assistant Dean of Student Affairs: https://calendly.com/jennifercason03/30min
  • Claire Beaudro, Assistant Director of Student Affairs and Student Wellness: https://calendly.com/clairebeaudro/30min
  • Emily Neutens, Assistant Director of Student Affairs for GDBBS: https://calendly.com/emilyneutens/30min
 

Let’s Talk

Let’s Talk is an informal, free, and confidential consultation service that allows students to speak with a clinician and receive support for any challenge they may be experiencing. Although Let’s Talk consultants are mental health professionals, these  consultations are not mental health treatment but can be used to receive short-term support and resources. 

  • Appointments for Laney Graduate School Students:
  • When: Weekly on Wednesdays
  • Time: 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
  • Schedule a HIPAA-compliant video appointment on Microsoft Bookings here.
 
 

LGS-PDCP Career Coaching Program – Fall 2021 Availability

Our career coaching program has a limited number of appointments available this semester for graduate students who wish to think through their career planning with a professional coach.

 

Please use the following  Career Coaching Interest Form to request a one-on-one appointment!

 

Office of Health Promotion Offers a Place to Connect 
The Office of Health Promotions is offering space for any students in recovery or looking for change. Connect with fellow Emory students. 

  • When: Weekly on Fridays
  • Time: 5 p.m.
  • Location: AMUC Suite 237
 

Emory Helpline

Emory Helpline offers peer-run telephone support nightly from 8:30 p.m. - 1 a.m. during the academic year. Students may call the Helpline at (404) 727-4357 (HELP) for non-urgent support. The line is typically closed for all major student holidays. This year, the line will close for this semester on Nov. 23.

 

 

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Fellowships

 

View more at our Fellowships and Grants website.

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Additional Resources

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Emory Student Telehealth
24/7 Medical and Mental Health

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Report Community

Compact Concerns

Submit Form Here

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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