Elinore Darzi, PhD, made the most of her six-year journey at Emory University, where she pursued her doctorate in the Department of French and Italian. As she reflects on her time at Emory, Darzi highlights the reasons she chose the university, the remarkable experiences she gained, and the support systems that helped shape her academic and professional path.
Darzi was drawn to Emory for its unique academic excellence—particularly the French department’s rare and rigorous focus on continental philosophy. A dedicated scholar of Jean-François Lyotard, she was inspired by the opportunity to study in the same department where the renowned philosopher once taught.
Beyond the classroom, Darzi’s journey was enriched by research fellowships, conference presentations across the globe, and community-building experiences through Emory’s EDGE initiative. Her dissertation, "Silent Cries: The Ethics and Aesthetics of Infancy," explores ethics, aesthetics, and the unspoken dimensions of the human experience.
Darzi now heads to San Antonio, Texas, where she will serve as a Visiting Assistant Professor of Modern Languages and Literature at Trinity University.
Read more about Elinore's Laney journey and what's next for her.
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Student Union Collective Bargaining Update
Emory University and SEIU Workers United, Southern Region Local 29, held a productive collective bargaining session on June 5.
The Union presented amended proposals on the English language support program and force majeure. The Union also presented a new proposal on funding pools.
The University presented amended proposals on appointment letters, evaluation and feedback, training, workload and work hours, stipend and compensation, food security, housing, and health insurance. The University also responded to the Union’s amended proposals on the English language support program and the Union’s proposal on funding pools.
The parties reached tentative agreements on appointment letters, evaluation and feedback, training, workload and work hours, food security, and housing.
The next session will take place on June 26. Updates will be provided in the Grad Report as negotiations progress.
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Emory exceeds 4 million square feet of sustainably certified building space with new LEED Gold certification
Last fall, Emory celebrated the opening of The Ridge, the university’s new on-campus student housing development for graduate and professional students. Now, The Ridge has become Emory’s 21st building to achieve a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification from the U.S. Green Buildings Council, and the 42nd LEED-certified building overall.
The certification program is the world’s most prominent green building rating system; its LEED Gold rating distinguishes the new residence for integrating sustainable, resource-efficient and well-being-focused design and construction elements that support ecosystem and resident health.
An array of resource-conserving design features and health and environmental safety measures earned The Ridge its LEED Gold certification in the Homes and Multifamily Midrise category.
Read more about the graduate student housing.
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Industry Job Search Series
Calling all biomedical/biological science postdocs and graduate students interested in learning more about careers in this industry.
Whether looking for a job as a medical or applications scientist, or in the clinical research or drug safety spaces, the Industry Job Search Series workshop will present a classification and description of industry careers that will help you learn about your industry options in a structured way.
Industry Job Search Series, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., Tuesdays
June 17 – Part 1: Exploring Industry Careers Register
June 24 – Part 2: Job Hunting for Industry Research Positions Register
July 1 – Part 3: Succeeding in Interviews for Industry Research Positions Register
July 8 – Part 4: Compensation Negotiation for Industry Scientist Positions Register
Faculty Job Search Series, 3-4 p.m., Tuesdays
July 15 – Part 1: Faculty Job Search Overview Register
July 22 – Part 2: Writing Your Faculty Job Application Materials Register
July 29 – Part 3: Preparing for Faculty Job Interviews & Negotiations Register
August 5 – Part 4: Alumni & Friends Faculty Panel Register
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Job Opportunity - Student Intervention Services Responder
Campus Life’s Student Intervention Services is seeking new responders to join the SIS team. Students who are second-year graduate students and beyond are encouraged to apply.
The SIS Crisis On-Call Team is staffed 24/7 and responds to students’ active crises. Compensation is provided and SIS Team Responders receive ongoing training and support.
Questions? Contact Kimberly McNeal
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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
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Emory Student Telehealth
24/7 Medical and Mental Health
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Are You Concerned about a Student?
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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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