2024 Kharen Fulton Award
Genetics and Molecular Biology PhD candidate, Yemko Pryor, was presented with the 2024 Kharen Fulton Award for Diversity, Inclusion and Community Engagement in Graduate Education during the annual EDGE Diversity Reception.
Several students gathered for the event, which was held on Tuesday, Nov. 5, to celebrate diversity and honor the legacy of Kharen Fulton, PhD, a longtime director of recruitment, diversity and admissions at the Laney Graduate School.
Throughout their time at Emory, Pryor has been a vital leader across identity spaces and a force for systemic change in diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Outside of Emory, Pryor is an active member of Southern Fried Queer Pride (SFQP), where they organize events that create safe and inclusive spaces for Black, Indigenous and QTPOC communities in Atlanta.
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Meet One-on-One with Dean Kimberly J. Arriola
Kimberly Jacob Arriola, PhD, MPH, dean of the James T. Laney School of Graduate Studies, will host open office hours this month.
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
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Emory Libraries Focus Group Sessions
Emory Libraries is recruiting undergraduate and graduate students to participate in a focus group about how Emory Libraries can improve workshops.
In-person focus group participants will receive library merch and prizes. Participants who attend virtually will be entered into a $50 raffle.
In-person Session Information:
When: 4 p.m., Friday, November 15, 2024
Where: Emory Woodruff Library, Conference Room TBD
Duration: 1 hour
Sign-up here
Virtual Session Information:
When: Late November
Times offered: 12 p.m., 1 p.m., and 2 p.m.
Where: Zoom
Duration: About 1 hour
Sign-up here
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Ask Research Compliance and Regulatory Affairs Open House
Research Compliance and Regulatory Affairs (RCRA) will host its first Open House event in celebration of Compliance Week 2024.
This event aims to encourage discussion, answer questions, and share important research compliance information, including regulatory updates and institutional changes in policies and procedures.
When: 12-1 p.m., Thursday, November 21, 2024
Register to join
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LGS Graduate Writing Group – Fall 2024 Edition
Join fellow graduate students for focused writing sprints within a supportive
community that can help you move your writing forward.
Option 1 – This group is co-facilitated by The Emory Writing Center and LGS English Language Support.
When: 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Mondays until December 2
Where: Zoom
Option 2 – This group is student-led.
When: 1-3 p.m., Fridays until December 6
Where: Zoom
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Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society Recruitment
The Emory University chapter of Omicron Delta Kappa is recruiting for its National Leadership Honor Society.
Applications are open to current juniors, seniors, and graduate students, and requirements include a minimum 3.6 GPA and a significant demonstration of leadership on campus.
Complete both applications below for consideration.
Application deadline: November 15, 2024
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Applications Open for ComSciCon 2025
Graduate students are encouraged to apply to attend the 8th annual ComSciCon Atlanta 2025 Conference, which will take place in Atlanta, GA, February 21–23, 2025.
This fully funded, three-day conference offers an opportunity for graduate students and recent graduates to develop and refine their science communication skills through a series of expert-led workshops, interactive writing and speaking sessions, and multimedia training.
The conference is open to students from all disciplines who are passionate about science communication.
Application deadline: December 1, 2024
When: February 21-23, 2025
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Volunteer Opportunity - Animal Fostering Animal Transporter
Are you looking for ways to add volunteer experience to your resume? Do you love dogs or cats? Are you interested in philanthropy? If you said yes to any of these questions, Paws Between Homes (PBH) might be a good fit for you.
PBH temporarily fosters companion animals for up to 90 days while their families secure new housing after being evicted, suffering from domestic violence, dealing with house fires, or navigating health emergencies.
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If fostering pets isn’t for you, but you would still like to make an impact and volunteer with PBH, consider being a volunteer transporter. If you have a reliable mode of transportation and need volunteer experience for your resume, fill out the volunteer questionnaire below.
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Job Opportunity - Student Intervention Services Responder
Campus Life’s Student Intervention Services is seeking new SIS 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’ active crises. Compensation is provided and SIS Team Responders receive ongoing training and support.
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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.
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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
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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.
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HAPPENING TODAY! 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” session for international students.
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
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Immigration Session with Attorney and Emory Professor Charles Kuck
Charles H. (“Chuck”) Kuck, managing attorney of Kuck Baxter LLC and Emory law professor, will host a virtual session on immigration law.
When: 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Tuesday, November 12
Where: Zoom
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Thanksgiving with International Students and Scholars in Atlanta
Atlanta Ministry with International Students (AMIS) invites students from Emory and other area universities to attend a traditional Thanksgiving lunch for only $6 per student.
AMIS Atlanta began in 1978 when its founder, Rev. Dr. Fahed Abu-Akel, organized a movement of Atlanta area churches to welcome and support international students in the metro Atlanta area.
To learn more about AMIS visit the organization online.
When: 12-2 p.m., Saturday, November 16
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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
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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
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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.
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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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