Updated: March 25, 2020 | 5:40 PM

 

Sent on behalf of Professional Development & Career Planning and Laney EDGE

 

Dear LGS Students,

 

We hope that you are taking care of yourselves and remaining informed during this public health crisis. Please know that we care not only about your physical well-being, but also your mental and emotional well-being, and we have provided additional opportunities for you to connect with us regularly. We are here for you.

 

In keeping with University guidance to postpone or shift all events to virtual venues, please visit the LGS COVID-19 webpage for information on the status of upcoming LGS meetings and events. We are making every effort to move as many as possible to virtual formats. We also understand that this is one of many disruptions within our community, and we want to assure you that LGS is here to help you navigate successfully through these unprecedented times. 

 

You may have questions about how these disruptions will impact your long-term professional plans. Despite much uncertainty right now, it is important to continue taking steps toward your professional goals. In response, the Office of Professional Development and Career Planning (PDCP) has expanded the times available for career coaching. We invite you to make a virtual appointment with one of our Career Coaches by signing up at this form.

 

Beginning Wednesday, March 25, from 1-2 pm EDT, the LGS-EDGE and PDCP Communities will host weekly, virtual “Fireside Chats” for any LGS scholars who want to connect with LGS or each other.

 

These virtual chats will occur every Wednesday. Please join us for informal conversations as we share resources, address questions, or chat about strategies to navigate these unprecedented times successfully. Access to the weekly fireside chats is available using the following Zoom information: https://emory.zoom.us/j/712489137 Meeting ID: 712 489 137

 

Additionally, Rob Pearson, Assistant Dean of Professional Development and Career Planning, and Amanda James, Chief Diversity Officer and Associate Dean of Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Engagement, will hold virtual office hours once a week.

 

Please see the schedule below:

Amanda Marie James (Beginning March 24, 2020)

Virtual Office Hours: Tuesdays: 1 pm-2:30 pm 

 Contact: amandamariejames@emory.edu

 

Rob Pearson (Beginning March 26, 2020)

Virtual Office Hours: Thursdays: 12 pm-1:30 pm

Contact: robert.pearson@emory.edu

 

Please contact Amanda Marie James or Rob Pearson directly to confirm the appointment and receive a Zoom link. Again, we are here for you and will navigate this evolving situation together, as one community!