Category Archives: News/Events

Upcoming Elections, Rollins Student Government Association

RSGA election season is upon us! The Rollins Student Government Association (RSGA) is the governing student assembly of the Rollins School of Public Health. Our purpose is to advocate for students and enrich their experience during their time at Rollins. The RSGA addresses students’ needs and concerns regarding school facilities, administration, academics, extracurricular activities, and more. We also oversee departmental representatives and student organizations. The annual budgets for RSGA and RSPH student organizations are allocated from student activity fees. Annual elections for executive board members and departmental representative positions are held each October.
 
The purpose of RSGA is to:
 
  • Promote the pursuit of knowledge through services and programs that improve the quality of Rollins students’ lives and education.
  • Foster a broad sense of community among students across all departments at Rollins.
  • Coordinate advocacy and provide a forum for open and constructive debate on issues of concern to Rollins students.
  • Represent Rollins in university-wide governance through participation in the Graduate Student Government Association and Emory University Student Government Association.
Available positions include:
 
  • President
  • Vice President
  • Secretary
  • Communications Chair
  • Social Chair (3)
  • Student Activity Coordinator (2)
  • Corner Store Representative 
  • BIOS Representative (2)
  • BSHES Representative (2)
  • EH Representative (2)
  • EMPH Representative (2)
  • EPI Representative (2)
  • GH Representative (2)
  • HPM Representative (2)
If you are interested in running for a position, please submit your platform here: RSGA Elections Form
 
 
Important Dates:
  • October 10, 2024 – Candidate Platforms Due
  • October 11, 2024 – Campaigning Begins
  • October 22–24, 2024 – Elections
  • October 29–30, 2024 – Run-Off Elections (if needed)
  • October 31, 2024 – Results Announced
 

Behind the Manuscript, Department of Epidemiology

Category : News/Events

What: Join us for a sneak peek into what it takes to get a study from just an idea all the way to the final publication. Dr. Jones will discuss the publication process.

When: 12-1:00 pm on Tuesday, October 7th.

Where: GCR Rita Anne Rollins Room (8th floor)


PhD Admissions Information Session, Department of Epidemiology

Category : Alumni News/Events

If you are planning to apply for the EmoryEPI PHD program, please join the department on Monday, September 29th at noon for a webinar with Doctoral Program’s Director of Graduate Studies, Dr. Ashley Naimi and a panel of current EPI doctoral students.

To register, fill out the Zoom form linked here.


Journal Club, Department of Epidemiology

Category : News/Events

The Epidemiology Journal Club invites students from all departments at RSPH to attend their journal discussion sessions!

Throughout the semester, EPI Journal Club will host bi-weekly meetings to cultivate a safe, interactive space for students to review epidemiologic literature and discuss key methodological and substantive concepts in public health. Meetings will be fun, informative, and intellectually engaging.

Meetings will be held on the following days:

  • September 11th, 2025
  • September 25th, 2025
  • October 9th, 2025
  • October 23rd, 2025
  • November 6th, 2025
  • November 20th, 2025
  • December 4th 2025.

All meetings are held in CNR 3001 from 12:00-1:00pm.

For more information, contact Annie Nicholas at annabel [dot] nicholas [at] emory [dot] edu.


“Ask Us Anything” Meeting, Department of Epidemiology

Category : News/Events

What: Join the EPI ADAPs, DGS, and Department Chair to check in, ask questions, and share feedback.

Who: EPI, GLEPI, EH-EPI MPH and MSPH students

When: Tuesday, September 30th from 12:00-1:00pm | CNR 3001

  • Please register using the calendar invite that was sent to your Emory student outlook address.

Public Health Chaos: What It Means for America, As-Yet-Unnamed Dinner Club

Category : News/Events

The As-Yet-Unnamed Dinner Club (UDC) exists to facilitate networking, dialogue, and collaboration between researchers, clinicians, policy makers, communicators, historians/journalists, and everyone else who is interested in Public Health and its history, heroes, foci, policies, controversies, challenges, communication, and/or evaluation.
Established in October 2025, the UDC is a wholly independent spin off of the Vaccine Dinner Club.

The first meeting, called Public Health Chaos: What It Means for America, will be held on October 1st, 2025, from 6:30-7:30pm. For more information and registration instructions, visit the UDC website linked here.


Registration Open, Atlanta Pride Parade

Category : News/Events

Register now: Atlanta Pride Parade!
When: Sunday, October 12th @ 10am, Jenkins Courtyard, Goizueta Business School

Have you ever wanted to walk in a Pride parade through the streets of downtown Atlanta? This is your opportunity! Join Emory University and Emory Healthcare community members as we participate in the Atlanta Pride Parade, the largest Pride celebration in the Southeast. Transportation is provided, but seats are limited! Register HERE.  All Emory students are welcome to attend!


Research Forum, Center for HIV and Mental Health Stigma Elimination Strategies

Category : News/Events

Announcing the launch of the CHIMES (Center for HIV and Mental Health Stigma Elimination Strategies) Research Forum at Emory University!

The CHIMES Research Forum is a new initiative at Emory University, led by Drs. Don Operario, Jeb Jones, Travis Sanchez, and Patrick Sullivan, designed to foster collaboration among early-career and senior researchers, postdocs, PhD, and graduate students engaged in HIV, mental health, stigma, and related health equity research. Our goal is to create a space for idea generation, networking, and identification of solutions to pressing research questions.
The launch of the CHIMES Research Forum series will be held on Friday, September 26, 2025. The session will feature a research spotlight, followed by open discussion and sharing of recent grants and funding opportunities, and dedicated networking. Lunch will be provided.

Date: Friday, September 26, 2025
Time: 12:00 – 1:30 PM (ET)
Location: Rita Anne Rollins Room in the Rita Anne Rollins (RRR) Building

To Register for the session please click here.

To learn more about CHIMES, to request specific services offered through the Center, or to be added to the listserv: Please Click Here.


Convos on Tap, Rollins School of Public Health

Category : News/Events

The Rollins Student Government Association invites you to an afternoon of fun, food, and community at Convos on Tap!

There will be:

  • Free food (first come, first served)
  • Alcohol available with valid ID
  • Games & Karaoke
  • Networking and new connections

Convos on Tap will be held on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 from 4:00 – 7:00 PM in the Rollins Courtyard.

Bring your friends, meet new people, and kick off the semester with great vibes!

Be sure to RSVP on The Hub!


EPI Board Game and Cafe Night, Rollins School of Public Health

Category : News/Events

What: Public health events trivia, games, drinks, and food!

When: September 25th 2025 from 5:00pm-6:30pm

Where: RRR 100