LGSC October Newsletter III

LGSC Travel Grants FULL

Fall 2025 LGSC Travel Grants are FULL. All applications have been reviewed, notices have been sent out via TheHub. If you haven't received a notice, please check your junk folder and your application status on TheHub. Please email LGSCGrants@emory.edu if you have any questions.

Spring 2026 applications will open in January for conferenced between January 1 and May 15. This grant is for Laney Graduate students and can cover reimbursements for up to $250. Each student can claim an LGSC grant a maximum of two times during their time as an enrolled student in their program. There is a limited number of grants available each semester. Please take a moment to review the FAQ in the attached PDF for details and updates on LGSC Travel Grant policies.

LGSC November GBM

Join us on Wednesday, November 19th at 11AM for our second GBM. Lunch will be provided!

Virtual participation is possible through the following link: https://emory.zoom.us/j/4180239140

Please reach out to emory.gsc@emory.edu with any questions. The flyer is also attached to this newsletter.

SCOE Event Reservation Policy

Student leaders are reminded to follow the SCOE Reservation Policy when planning events. All reservation requests must be submitted at least 15 business days before the event and finalized no later than 10 business days in advance. Adhering to these timelines helps ensure proper review, approval, and support for your program. Full details of the policy are available here.

Emory Updated Contract and Vendor Approval Process

Emory has updated the process for student organizations working with vendors to ensure smooth event planning and timely payments. Student groups must use vendors from the Approved Vendor List; exemptions for other vendors must be requested on The Hub at least 60 days before an event. Procurement approval is not guaranteed, and payments may be delayed or denied if the process is not followed. All vendors interacting with students require a contract, which must be submitted at least 30 days in advance, and all events must be registered on The Hub. Please review the full guidelines and contact SILT or SGS with any questions.

Approved Vendor List 
Vendor Exemption Request Form

NOBCChE Trivia Night

The National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers (NOBCChE) Chapter at Emory is hosting a Trivia Night to bring the community together. This event also serves as a welcome for incoming undergraduate and graduate students.

Event Details:

📅 When: Thursday, October 30th | 5:00–6:30 PM (ET)

📍 Where: Atwood 360

🍿 Snacks and prizes provided!

🔗 RSVP: https://cglink.me/2zg/r381067

Meet and Mentor

Hello! My name is Amber Ford, and I am representing the Advocacy Committee of Emory University’s Residence Hall Association (RHA). 

I am reaching out about a school-wide initiative, Meet & Mentor! Meet & Mentor is Emory’s only university-wide mentorship program, and we work to connect current undergraduate students interested in graduate education with current graduate student mentors. Our mission is to offer resources to foster supportive mentor-mentee relationships for students of all backgrounds for professional development. Pairs will be matched based on career and educational goals, interests, and preferences indicated by mentors. 

We are currently looking for graduate mentors interested in participating, and we were hoping you could help us spread awareness about our program. Mentors could be current students or alumni and would meet with undergraduate mentees 2-3 times a semester to discuss topics related to the curriculum. We’ve included some information outlining the goals and logistics of our program below. 

If this sounds like something that students in the Laney Graduate Student Council would be interested in, we would greatly appreciate any assistance in promoting our program through newsletters, emails, or directing us to resources or contacts who could help forward this information. We look forward to hearing from you! 

If you have any questions or concerns, contact Assistant VP of Advocacy Amber Ford at amber.ford@emory.edu or VP of Advocacy Kushal Daruwala at kushal.daruwala@emory.edu.  

How to Become a Mentor 

To apply to become a mentor, complete the graduate interest form here or at https://tinyurl.com/mnmgradapp. Applications are due on November 11^th, 2025 at 11:59 pm. 

Emory Farmers Market 
 

Through a weekly gathering of farms, restaurants, small-scale artisanal businesses, and Emory community members, the Emory Farmers Market fosters education and personal relationships through food. Community members have the opportunity to engage with small-scale producers and support the local economy, contributing to a more robust and sustainable food system, while enjoying delicious, local food.

FurKids ATL - Weekly Service Trips

Ballroom Dance Lessons