Alumni Spotlight: Marisela Martinez-Cola
Marisela Martinez-Cola, James T. Laney Graduate School Class of 2018, has become an impactful mentor for minority students.
Martinez-Cola is a first-generation college graduate who attended the University of Michigan where she received a bachelor of arts in African American Studies and psychology.
"Being first-generation within my family at first was an honor, especially in my Latin community,” she said.
While Martinez-Cola was very proud to be a first-generation college student, some of her experiences during undergraduate school caused her to feel as though she had to be ashamed of her significant accomplishment.
"Even though I remained proud of being first-gen, I was very aware that the label made it seem like I wasn't as prepared as my counterparts were — the ones that weren't first-gen," she said.
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Tamika Hairston (left), LGS director of enrollment and record processes, and Kimberly J. Arriola, (right) LGS dean, attended a luncheon for Emory employees who are celebrating banner years of service.
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Congrats on 25 Years of Service!
Congratulations to Tamika Hairston, LGS director of enrollment and record processes, for her 25 years of service.
Each year, Emory University employees who reach milestone years (including those reaching 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50 and 55 years of service) are celebrated at a Service Awards Luncheon.
Hairston along with 200 staff members were recognized by President Gregory L. Fenves and other university leaders during the luncheon on November 19.
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Financial Foundations: Starting Small to Win Big Workshop
Make your money work for you! Sign up for the Financial Foundations: Starting Small to Win Big workshop, designed to help participants build confidence and skills in financial planning. Laura Davis, certified financial planner and founder of Financial Lab, Inc., will guide attendees through key topics, including:
- Understanding financial systems and how they work
- Exploring creative ways to earn and manage income
- Gaining non-judgmental tips for smarter spending
- Learning practical strategies for tax filing that make the process approachable
This workshop provides actionable, inclusive insights for students at any stage of their financial journey.
Bonus for in-person attendees: Students attending in person will have the chance to win a free copy of Laura Davis’s book, Earn, Save, Spend, through an exclusive raffle.
When: 4-5 p.m., December 16
Where: James B. Williams Medical Auditorium, Room 120
Presenter: Laura Davis, CFP, Founder of Financial Lab, Inc.
Virtual Option : Join via Zoom
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Laney Graduate School’s 3MT and Master’s Showcase
Interested in being a part of 3MT? This is a great opportunity to share research and its impact with a wider audience, refine presentation skills, and compete to become Emory’s 2025 3MT winner.
Cash prizes are available for first-place, the runner-up, and the “People’s Choice” award. The winner will move on to the regional, and possibly, national competition.
If you are interested in competing, register for the upcoming information session to learn more.
When: 4:30-5:30 p.m., Wednesday December 4
Where: Cox Hall Computing Center Classroom
Virtual Option: Zoom. Link will be emailed after registration.
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Shigella Vaccine Study at the Emory Hope Clinic
The Hope Clinic of Emory University is looking for healthy adults to participate in a Shigella Vaccine study.
Who’s eligible: Non-pregnant adults between 18-50
Duration: Up to seven months with five outpatient visits and a phone call
Compensation: Earn up to $650
Last day to screen: December 3
Interested? Contact vaccine@emory.edu or call 404-712-1371
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Call for Teaching Assistants Spring 2025
The Department of Quantitative Theory and Methods (QTM) is recruiting teaching assistants to support QTM 100: Intro to Statistical Inference. Multiple positions are available.
QTM 100 TAs lead one weekly lab section, hold weekly office hours, attend weekly TA meetings, supervise an undergraduate teaching assistant, and provide general course support.
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Emory Global Brigades Belize Brigade Application
Emory Global Brigades is taking applications for the May 2025 medical and dental service trip to Belize. Volunteers will be accepted on a rolling basis with two rounds of application deadlines.
Students will have the opportunity to work alongside licensed medical and dental professionals to gain shadowing experience, interact with patients, and understand more about healthcare in other countries.
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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 Graduate Communication Skills – Spots Are Limited!
Courses are now forming! Enroll in English language support with the English Language Support Program (ELSP).
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.
Spring courses offer the following:
- Options for all levels: designed to support students at any point in their graduate journey.
- Flexible scheduling: just one class per week to fit demanding schedules.
- Writing lab: gain strategies for clear writing while making measurable progress on a current text.
- Oral communication seminar: develop confidence and effectiveness for professional settings.
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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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Dolores Zohrab Liebmann Fund Fellowship
The Dolores Zohrab Liebmann Fund was established by the Will of Dolores Zohrab Liebmann and is administered by JPMorgan. Trustee Liebmann was the daughter of a prominent Armenian intellectual, writer and statesman and was married to one of the owners of a successful American business. She supported students and educational and charitable organizations during her lifetime.
Liebmann's primary concern, as expressed in her Will, was to attract and support students with outstanding character and ability who hold promise for achievement and distinction in their chosen fields of study. The trustees welcome applications from students of all national origins who are United States citizens.
Deadline to apply: December 18, 2024
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Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad (DDRA) Program
The Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad (DDRA) fellowships program provides grants to colleges and universities to fund individual doctoral students who conduct research in other countries, in modern foreign languages and area studies for periods of six to 12 months.
Emory internal deadline: 1 p.m., January 3, 2025
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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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