March 24, 2026

Grad Appreciation Week is a time to recognize and celebrate the dedication, resilience, and contributions of our graduate students. Whether you're conducting groundbreaking research, balancing academics with professional growth, or fostering meaningful connections within the Laney community, this week is all about honoring your hard work and impact.

Join us for a series of events designed to show our gratitude, provide opportunities to unwind, and connect with fellow students from April 6 – 10.

Don’t miss out on our event openers!

🐾 Paws and Relax with Happy Tails Pets – April 6

Take a midday break! Come visit with Happy Tails Pet Therapy volunteers and their dogs. These friendly pups are ready to brighten your day and give your well-being a boost!

⏰12 - 12:45 and 1 – 1:45 p.m.

📅 Monday, April 6

📍 Patterson Green at Goizueta Business School

🍿🧵 Snacks and Crafts – April 6

Did you know that engaging in art and creative activities can have physiological effects that reduce stress and promote well-being?

You are invited to come to the ArtsLab for arts & crafts, conversations, and snacks. Crafts to include:

Painting
Drawing/Coloring
Origami
Quilling
Apples to Apples (for those who prefer game play)

⏰4 - 6 p.m.

📅 Monday, April 6

📍 Emory ArtsLab, Cox Hall Computing Center

⚖️ DIY Self-Care Kit Building ️ - April 7

Join us for a meaningful pause in your week at the DIY Self-Care Kit Building. Rotate through four wellness stations—including self-reflection journaling, nutrition and healthy snacks, build-your-own sensory/fidget tools, and a community encouragement wall—to create a customized self-care kit that supports balance, grounding, and well-being throughout the semester. All materials are provided, and graduate students are welcome to engage at their own pace. This event is in partnership with Center for Student Wellbeing.

📅 Tuesday, April 7

⏰ 3–5 p.m.

📍 Oxford Road Building, Oxford Living Room

RSVP here

Check out the full Grad Appreciation Week schedule to learn more and RSVP for events.

🚨Late Regalia Ordering Information🚨

Students and Faculty:

If you need to place a late regalia rental request, contact Heather LaFleur immediately. Please see all details on the information to include on the Commencement webpage under “Late Regalia Ordering Information.”

*For faculty, an order form can be provided that lists all options available and pricing, along with details for charging to a speed type if preferred.

Students: Late Purchase Request

At this time, the vendor will no longer have enough time to create a custom regalia set for purchase. If you still wish to place an order despite this, email Heather LaFleur immediately to get more information.

👉 Learn more here

It's Here! Emory Day of Giving March 25-26

This Wednesday and Thursday, we’ll celebrate our 9th annual Emory Day of Giving. This 36-hour giving challenge unites our community — alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends — through collective philanthropy. Every gift adds up to power tremendous programming at Emory.

You can check out Laney Graduate School's highlighted funds here.

To celebrate Emory Day of Giving, visit Advancement & Alumni Engagement staff at the LGS table during Wonderful Wednesday for food, fun and swag! More than 80 student organizations will also be out fundraising for causes that make Emory stronger, and this is your chance to show your support. Expect great music, fun giving challenges, and all-around good vibes.

As a thank you, grab a free meal from Skip’s Burgers when you make a $5 donation - while supplies last! 🍔

Time: 12-2 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, March 25
Location: Asbury Circle, near the Student Center

Bring your friends, enjoy lunch, and be part of the momentum of Emory Day of Giving.

LGS Skills Training Lunch & Learn on Science Communication to Non-Expert Audiences

Join biology faculty Leila Rieder and Kate O'Toole and PhD students Nuri Smith and Sisi Falcone as they focus on:

✅ Communicating scientific work to non-expert audiences

✅ Developing the ability to distill research into three clear sentences

✅ Strategies for simplifying complex ideas

Time: 12 - 1:30 p.m.

Date: Wednesday, April 15

Location: CST Room 360 & Zoom

👉Register here

Questions? Contact Emily Neutens, EdD, MPA, at emily.kara.neutens@emory.edu

🚨One Week Away!🚨 Flourishing at Laney as a Parent

Balancing graduate school with parenting—or getting ready to welcome a child—can feel overwhelming, and support can make a real difference. This webinar highlights Emory resources available to graduate student parents and new parents, including:

✅ Back‑Up Care days
✅ Parenting education
✅ Childcare discounts
✅ The option for one‑to‑one consultations with an in‑housework‑life expert

The session will also include a brief overview of pregnancy and parenting benefits available through Aetna.

Time: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Date: Tuesday, March 31
Location: Virtual

👉Register here

Limited Spots! Meal Planning for Busy People: Cook Once, Eat Well All Week

Discover how one cooking session can create a week of nourishing meals at home. This interactive class teaches practical meal‑planning strategies for hectic schedules, with a live demo, hands-on participation, and delicious celebration of food.

Menu highlights: Chicken Shawarma, Curried Chickpeas, Fattoush Salad, Flatbreads.

Limited spots - reserve your seat and earn one Flourishing at Laney Passport point.

Time: 6 - 7:30 p.m.

Date: Monday, April 13

Location: The Ridge

👉Register here

Support for Student Parents: Expert Webinars

Bright Horizons’ 2026 webinar series offers practical tips and expert guidance for graduate students who are parents or caregivers—covering topics from child development and healthy screen‑time habits to navigating school transitions. Scan the QR code above to browse topics and register.

Learn more about the Back-Up Care Advantage Program and Bright Horizons here.

Emory’s Master of Arts in Bioethics

Interested in taking your career in health care, public health or biomedical research to the next level? Emory’s Master of Arts in Bioethics is one of the nation’s premier programs for bioethics education! Emory provides flexible, interdisciplinary study in bioethics for professionals interested in the social and ethical challenges facing health care, public health and the biomedical sciences. For Emory faculty and staff, the tuition costs for courses may be covered by the Emory Courtesy Scholarship.

To learn more, join us at one our upcoming information sessions:

Tuesday, March 31 from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. (in-person at the Center for Ethics)
Thursday, April 16 from noon – 1 p.m. (virtual)

👉RSVP here

Questions? Contact us at mabioethics@emory.edu.

Applications Open! National Wildlife Federation

The National Wildlife Federation is accepting applications for graduate student research fellows to inform and strengthen NWF Education and Engagement programs through dedicated research projects.

Benefits of participation include:

Earn a $4,750 stipend
Play a key role in the development of NWF Education and Engagement Programs
Gain valuable career experience and professional development

Application deadline: Sunday, April 5

👉 Learn more and apply here

Training Grant Funding Available!

ATLANTIS U2C/TL1 is accepting applications for pre- and postdoctoral scholars studying kidney, urology, or hematology. Trainees pursuing basic laboratory, clinical, translational, informatics, and outcomes research projects are all eligible for funding consideration. The ATLANTIS program will provide successful applicants with 1 year of research training support.

ATLANTIS Trainee Benefits

✅ Financial support for stipends, travel, and TREs
✅ Opportunities to present at Annual ATLANTIS Symposium and the KUHR-TN National Conference
✅ Specialized professional development workshops designed to prepare trainees for their next career stage
✅ Scheduled formal and informal networking sessions designed to broaden your KUH Network
✅ Mentorship provided by ATLANTIS Leadership through individual IDP reviews meetings, feedback on oral presentations, grant application guidance, and more!

Application deadline: Monday, April 20. Applications submitted after April 20 will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with positions subject to availability.

Start date: Wednesday, July 1

👉 Apply here
👉 Learn more

The workshop, hosted by MDP and Global Safety and Security, prepares students for safe international experiences. The session covers topics such as health and safety, risk awareness, emergency protocols, cultural considerations, and university resources. The workshop ensures participants feel confident, prepared, and well-equipped to travel abroad.

Questions? Contact mastdev@emory.edu

Interviewing Skills: The STAR Technique & More

Do you have an interview coming up? Are there other situations in which you need to describe your academic or professional experiences clearly and effectively?

This 2-hour, hands-on workshop offers strategies for (multilingual) graduate students and (Emory) to showcase their skills and achievements clearly, concisely, and confidently. The focus of the workshop is the STAR storytelling technique, which can be used to address behavior-based questions, commonly used in interviews.

Participants will learn to:

Mine their past for content that can be shaped into authentic, real-life stories that reveal/highlight their (knowledge and) competencies
Accurate and formal language use
Common types of (behavior-based) interview questions
Confident delivery using voice and body

The workshop will be offered twice.

Wednesday, April 8, 3-5 p.m.
Tuesday, April 14, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Interested? Contact ELSP faculty, Grace Song, at gsong2@emory.edu

Fall 2027 International Student Liaison for 1st and 2nd Year International Students!

Apply now to be a Fall 2026 LGS International Student Liaison. Be a part of welcoming and supporting incoming international graduate students this Fall. Liaisons will assist director, ELSP and global engagement, Heather Boldt, in planning, coordinating, and executing the August 2026 information session for incoming Laney Graduate School international students.

Application deadline: Midnight, Monday, April 13

👉 Learn more here

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, EdD, MPA, associate director of student affairs

Shannon Marsh, MS, student affairs program coordinator