November 4, 2024

 
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Mark Your Calendar: Navigating Emory Student Health Services -  A Webinar on  Services and Programming  

  
This webinar, hosted by Laney Graduate School Student Affairs, will highlight Emory University Student Health Services (EUSHS) and the on-campus medical and mental health resources available to all LGS students.  

  

Topics will include a review of services available to all students including primary care, flu shots, immunizations, nutrition, telehealth, psychiatry and more.   

  

Presenter: Bridget Paxton, MD, PMP of EUSHS  

  

When: 3-4 p.m., Wednesday, November 20, 2024  

Register to receive the Zoom link.  

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Questions? Contact LGS Student Affairs.
 
 

Last Chance to Meet One-on-One With the Dean   

  

Kimberly Jacob Arriola, PhD, MPH, dean of the James T. Laney School of Graduate Studies, will host open office hours this fall.  
 
All students are welcome to stop by the LGS office located in Suite 200 of the North Decatur Building for a one-on-one chat with Dean Arriola.  
 
No appointment is needed—just sign in when you arrive and enjoy light refreshments while you wait. Dean Arriola will meet with students in the order of arrival. Mark your calendars!  
 
When: 10-11 a.m., Wednesday, November 20, 2024

Where: North Decatur Building, 1784 North Decatur Road, Suite 200

 
 

Annual Rapid Resume Review 

 

Join Professional Development and Career Planning for a 10-minute resume review with one of their career coaches.  

 
Bring a printed copy of your resume and a sample job advertisement for a job you would consider applying for. 

 

When: 2-5 p.m., Thursday, November 14, 2024 

Where: North Decatur Building, 1784 North Decatur Road, Suite 200

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LGS Graduate Writing Group – Fall 2024 Edition 

 

Join fellow graduate students for focused writing sprints within a supportive  

community. Choose from the following two options to help improve your writing.  

 

Option 1 – This group is co-facilitated by The Emory Writing Center and the LGS English Language Support program.

When:  10 a.m.-12 p.m., Mondays until December 2 

Where: Zoom. Reach out to Olexandra for the link. 

 

Option 2 – This group is student-led. 

When: 1-3 p.m., Fridays until December 6 

Where: Zoom. Reach out to Milon or Nyaradzai for the link.  

Questions about option 1? Contact Olexandra Kostenko.
Questions about option 2? Contact Milon Barmon (PBEE).
Questions about option 2? Contact Nyaradzai Mahachi (Art History).
 
 

Fall 2024 Dissertation Bootcamp: Focus, Write, and Unwind 

 

LGS Professional Development and Career Planning will co-sponsor a one-day Dissertation Bootcamp in partnership with the LGS English Language Support program, Emory Writing Center and Emory Libraries.

 

Students will use the Pomodoro Method to engage in focused writing sessions with scheduled breaks for relaxation and networking. Resources such as writing tutors and librarians will be available for support throughout the day. Snacks and refreshments will also be available, and lunch will be provided. 

 

Space is limited: There are 20 open slots.  

This bootcamp is geared toward fourth year and above graduate students. Third-year grad students are welcome if space is available.  

 

When: 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Saturday, November 16 

Where: Jones Room, Woodruff Library 

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Questions? Contact Alejandra Franco.
 

Job Opportunity - Global Growers Network Seeking Graduate Intern  

 

The Global Growers Network is seeking a graduate-level intern to help design and conduct an annual in-depth survey of a sampling of growers in the network, across multiple languages and growing locations. 

 

This is a part-time position with a flexible work schedule requiring an average of 15 hours per week. 

 

To apply, send a cover letter and resume to kate@globalgrowers.org with “Evaluation Internship” in the subject line. 

 

Application deadline: November 8, 2024 

Duration: Now through February 15, 2025 

Compensation: $22/hour 

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Job Opportunity - Student Intervention Services Responder 

  

Campus Life’s Student Intervention Services (SIS) needs responders to join the SIS team. Students who are second year graduate students and beyond are encouraged to join.

 

The SIS Crisis On-Call Team is staffed 24/7 and responds to students in active crisis. Compensation is provided, and SIS team responders receive ongoing training and support. 

Questions? Contact Kimberly McNeal.
 

Tutoring at The Emory Writing Center  

 

The Emory Writing Center has graduate-level tutors trained to meet with you at any stage of the writing process, from brainstorming to final revisions. Tutors do not proofread or edit, but instead share skills and resources through dialogue and inquiry. In one-on-one consultations, they guide writers to revise and edit their own work.

 

You can make up to two free appointments per week, either on campus in Callaway N111 or here.  

Learn more about The Emory Writing Center. 
Questions? Contact The Emory Writing Center. 
 

Career Coaching Available for LGS Students

 

Are you a Laney master's or PhD student looking for guidance? One of our LGS Career Coaches can help with:  

  • Assessing your strengths, interests, and values
  • Learning about diverse career paths
  • Editing resumes or other job application materials
  • Interviewing and networking strategies
Get more information and request an appointment.
 

LGS Student and Faculty Resources

 

LGS continues to develop resources to enhance students’ experiences and well-being by fostering supportive community environments, processes, and services that empower students throughout their educational journey to ensure personal, professional, and academic success.

Visit our resource page here.
 
 
 

Emory Cares International Day of Service  

 

LGS’s English Language Support program and the Office of Advancement and Alumni Engagement will co-sponsor an annual Emory Cares Day of Service event.

 

LGS international students will work with faculty and alumni to plant native shrubs to restore woodland growth in Lullwater Preserve. 

 

A picnic will follow the planting event. Children over 10 are welcome.

 

When: 9-11 a.m., Saturday, November 9 

Where: Lullwater Park, 1463 Clifton Rd N E, Decatur, GA 30033 

Learn more details and express interest here.
Questions? Contact: Heather Boldt.
 

Serving as a Teaching Assistant in the U.S. Context: Tips and Strategies  

 

The Office of Professional Development and Career Planning and the English Language Support program will hold a “Tips and Strategies for International Teaching Assistants.”

 

Students will learn how to be effective teaching assistants from five experienced international LGS teaching assistants representing computer science, Islamic civilization studies, nutrition health science, political science, and sociology. 

  

When: 4-5:30 p.m., Monday, November 11  

Where: Cox Computing Center, Classroom B 

Sign up here.
Questions? Contact Grace Song.
 
Interested in participating? Contact Dr. Shujing Zhang.
 

International Community Friday Lunch 

 

International students and scholars are invited to enjoy free lunch, connect with one another and learn about resources available at Emory.

 

This event is sponsored by International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) and the Office of Spiritual and Religious Life (OSRL). Food will be served to the first 100 people who arrive. 

 

When: 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Fridays throughout the year 

Where: Brooks Common, Cannon Chapel, 515 South Kilgo Cir NE, Atlanta, GA 30322

Questions? Contact Office of Spiritual and Religious Life.
 

1-on-1 Cross-Cultural Conversations over Breakfast 

 

International Education Peace Volunteers invites you to join other Emory 

students and scholars on Sundays for one-on-one, casual cross-cultural conversations.

 

Free breakfast baked goods, coffee, tea, and Masala Chai will be provided. Families are welcome to join. Transportation will be provided to and from Emory, as well as residences near Emory, Villa International, and the Lindbergh Marta Station. 

 

When: 9:30 a.m., Sundays

Where: Intown Coffeehouse,1219 Houston Mill Rd., Atlanta, Ga

Questions? Contact Ben Allin.
 
 

Dean's Teaching Fellowship Info Sessions – PhD Students Only 

 

Doctoral students interested in applying for the Dean's Teaching Fellowship, are encouraged to register for the Zoom webinar below. Sessions will be recorded for those unable to join the webinar.  

 

When: 4-5 p.m., Friday, November 15. 

Register for Zoom. 
 

 

View more on our Fellowships and Grants web page

 
 

Academic Success Resources

 

Are you looking for some help related to procrastination, imposter syndrome, test anxiety, perfectionism, or attention and concentration challenges? Check out the resources available on CAPS’ website.

 

In addition, the LGS Student Affairs Team is here to support every phase of your educational journey, so reach out any time! They can connect you to resources, answer questions you might have, or discuss concerns.

 

Explore these topics and other student affairs-related topics by contacting an LGS Student Affairs team member:

 

Jennifer M. Cason, EdD, assistant dean of student affairs and deputy Title IX coordinator

Emily Neutens, associate director of student affairs

Shannon Marsh, student affairs program coordinator 

 

Emory Student Telehealth
24/7 Medical and Mental Health

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Are You Concerned about a Student? 

Submit your concern 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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