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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Last Chance to Meet One-on-One With the Dean
Kimberly Jacob Arriola, PhD, MPH, dean of the James T. Laney School of Graduate Studies, will host open office hours this fall.
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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Annual Rapid Resume Review
Join Professional Development and Career Planning for a 10-minute resume review with one of their career coaches.
Bring a printed copy of your resume and a sample job advertisement for a job you would consider applying for.
When: 2-5 p.m., Thursday, November 14, 2024
Where: North Decatur Building, 1784 North Decatur Road, Suite 200
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LGS Graduate Writing Group – Fall 2024 Edition
Join fellow graduate students for focused writing sprints within a supportive
community. Choose from the following two options to help improve your writing.
Option 1 – This group is co-facilitated by The Emory Writing Center and the LGS English Language Support program.
When: 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Mondays until December 2
Where: Zoom. Reach out to Olexandra for the link.
Option 2 – This group is student-led.
When: 1-3 p.m., Fridays until December 6
Where: Zoom. Reach out to Milon or Nyaradzai for the link.
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Fall 2024 Dissertation Bootcamp: Focus, Write, and Unwind
LGS Professional Development and Career Planning will co-sponsor a one-day Dissertation Bootcamp in partnership with the LGS English Language Support program, Emory Writing Center and Emory Libraries.
Students will use the Pomodoro Method to engage in focused writing sessions with scheduled breaks for relaxation and networking. Resources such as writing tutors and librarians will be available for support throughout the day. Snacks and refreshments will also be available, and lunch will be provided.
Space is limited: There are 20 open slots.
This bootcamp is geared toward fourth year and above graduate students. Third-year grad students are welcome if space is available.
When: 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Saturday, November 16
Where: Jones Room, Woodruff Library
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Job Opportunity - Global Growers Network Seeking Graduate Intern
The Global Growers Network is seeking a graduate-level intern to help design and conduct an annual in-depth survey of a sampling of growers in the network, across multiple languages and growing locations.
This is a part-time position with a flexible work schedule requiring an average of 15 hours per week.
To apply, send a cover letter and resume to kate@globalgrowers.org with “Evaluation Internship” in the subject line.
Application deadline: November 8, 2024
Duration: Now through February 15, 2025
Compensation: $22/hour
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Job Opportunity - Student Intervention Services Responder
Campus Life’s Student Intervention Services (SIS) needs 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 in active crisis. 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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Emory Cares International Day of Service
LGS’s English Language Support program and the Office of Advancement and Alumni Engagement will co-sponsor an annual Emory Cares Day of Service event.
LGS international students will work with faculty and alumni to plant native shrubs to restore woodland growth in Lullwater Preserve.
A picnic will follow the planting event. Children over 10 are welcome.
When: 9-11 a.m., Saturday, November 9
Where: Lullwater Park, 1463 Clifton Rd N E, Decatur, GA 30033
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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.”
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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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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