High Museum Partnership gives Laney Community Unique Access to Art Resources
Laney graduate students, faculty, and staff have an incredible new opportunity to engage with the High Museum of Art. Through a partnership with the Academic Affiliates program, the campus community now has unprecedented access to the museum’s world-class collections, exhibitions, and educational resources.
As part of this collaboration, students and their supporting faculty and staff will have free access to the museum during university-sponsored field trips, discounted membership rates and the chance to participate in student art exhibitions at the museum.
Valeda Dent, vice provost of Emory Libraries and the Michael C. Carlos Museum, played a key role in establishing this collaboration, which she describes as an exciting way for the Emory community to connect with art in new and meaningful ways.
“Emory has long collaborated with the High for educational purposes,” said Dent. “But now, our students, faculty, and staff can truly immerse themselves in the museum’s collections, learn from world-renowned artists and educators, and experience the power of art up close. This partnership aligns with Emory’s mission to strengthen community connections, and we can’t wait to see where this exciting journey takes us.”
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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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Student Union Collective Bargaining Update
Emory University and SEIU Workers United, Southern Region Local 29, held productive collective bargaining sessions on October 28, and November 4, 2024.
During the last two meetings, the following proposals were discussed:
- Job Assignments
- Training
- Evaluation and Feedback
- Workspace Safety
- Discipline and Discharge
- Academic Integrity
- English Language Support
- Employment Records
- Payroll
The University and the Union continue to engage in productive discussions and are committed to the bargaining process. Further updates will be provided as negotiations progress.
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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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Celebrate International Education Week at Emory
Celebrate International Education Week (IEW) at Emory from November 18-22, 2024. IEW is a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education to promote and celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide.
The theme of 2024 International Education Week at Emory is "Local to Global: Celebrating International Education Week at Emory."
Here are a few events that may be of interest to graduate students:
Daily Compassion Meditations
5-6 p.m., Monday, Nov.18-22
Michael C. Carlos Museum, 3rd Floor, Special Exhibition Galleries. Hosted by the Center for Contemplative Sciences and Compassion-Based Ethics.
Emory Farmers Market
11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 19
McDonough Plaza. No RSVP required.
Learning Across Cultures: Science, Monastic Wisdom, and Student Experiences
1:30-2:30 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 20
In Person at the Michael C. Carlos Museum, 3rd Floor, Ackerman Hall or online via Zoom. Register for Zoom here.
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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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Beyond the Professoriate Webinar
Join Beyond the Professoriate, a career training platform, for an upcoming webinar series on how to decide between an academic and nonacademic career.
This workshop series is designed to help PhDs and postdocs identify the next steps in building their career either inside or outside of academia.
Series dates and topics of discussions:
December 9: How to find your optimal career pathway/career satisfaction
December 10: How to identify your career values
December 11: How to identify your most marketable skills
December 12: How to research career options best suited for you
Time: 12 p.m.-12:45 p.m.
Where: Zoom. Advanced registration required.
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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 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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Elevate Your Oral and Written Communication Skills
The English Language Support Program is forming spring 2025 courses to help international students elevate their oral and written communication skills.
In these elective courses, students will build essential language skills to excel in both academic and professional settings and connect with fellow international students in a supportive learning community. Classes will meet once per week, designed to fit busy schedules.
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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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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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Attention Laney Community:
Do you have an idea for a story or event for this newsletter? If so, please submit it here.
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