1. GRADUATE AND
Monday, Sep 28, 12:00-4:00pm in Commonwealth Ballroom, Squires
The Graduate Student Assembly presents the 2009 Graduate and Professional School Fair with over 120 graduate schools and professional programs to talk to you or your undergraduate students interested in graduate education!
Monday, Sep 28, 4:00pm, in McBryde 136
If you are interest in water related issues or research, the VT Student Chapter of the American Water Resources Association is for you. If you are unable to attend this first meeting but are interested in membership, please contact Tammy Parece, MS/GEOG, at and she will add you to their listserv for notices on meeting and activity dates.
3. WRITING SUPPORT FOR GRADS IN THE GLC: M-W
Free writing assistance is available in the
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 1:00-5:00pm, GLC Videoconference Room
The
Wednesday, Sep 23, 1:30-5:00pm, GLC Study Room
Amy McPherson, Associate Director of Career Services, is available to graduate students on Wednesdays (except during Thanksgiving Break) to assist with career preparation questions, resume review and more. No appointment necessary.
Do you dance? Sing? Act? Or perform something better? Would you like to showcase your talent for a cause? GSA & GLC fellows host "Grads Got Talent" on October 17 in Haymarket Theater is Squires to help raise funds for Relay for Life. Please complete a short survey by Friday to list your interest in participation and the type of performance you would like to showcase. Screening of all performances will be held on October 6th. Performers will be contacted through contact information provided in the survey. Contact Sruthi Atmakur, GSA Program Chair for Events if you have any questions.
7. HOKIE HOP SWING DANCE
Saturday, Oct 3, 7:00-11:30pm, Old Dominion Ballroom, Squires
Need a break from your adviser, classes or research? Join the VT Solely Swing Dance Club‘s Annual Hokie Hop Swing Dance! Wear orange & maroon/VT attire if you can, meet new friends, learn to dance, and have some fun with a live band! No partner required. Free lesson with cost of admission ($10)!
8. OUTDOOR CLUB WHITEWATER RAFTING-REGISTER BY OCT 7
Sunday, Oct 11, 6:30am to 6:30pm
The Outdoor Club (OCVT) is organizing a whitewater rafting trip on the entire Gauley, upper and lower; 23 miles of river, over 100 rapids, in 1 day. Participate in one of the best whitewater rafting experiences in the country. Rafters have to be at base camp in WV at 6:30am and will finish rafting at 6:30 pm. There will be an orientation/safety briefing before rafting. For detailed trip information and costs please check the OCVT website. Must know how to swim. Sign up by October 7. Contact Nimal Lobo with questions.
Do you have a child or children currently in childcare? VT researchers are exploring how information is documented, accessed, and made secure at your childcare provider. The study runs in September and October, with interviewing parents and compensating $10.00 for 20-30 minutes of your time. The researchers can meet you wherever is most comfortable. If you are interested, please contact Zalia Shams.
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Nominate yourself, a friend, or fellow graduate student to be recognized on the
11. GRADUATE RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM: OPEN NOW!
The GRDP, administered by the GSA, provides monetary support for degree-contingent research conducted by graduate students. This funding opportunity is available to graduate students in two cycles:
- *Cycle I: Jul 1 – Dec 31 (2009) (submit application between Aug 31 and Oct 9)
- *Cycle II: Jan 1 – Jun 30 (2010) (submit application between Jan 25 and Feb 26)
If you have any question, please send an email to the program chair: Amine Chigani.
12. GSA TRAVEL FUND APPLICATION: OPEN NOW!
The GSA Travel Fund Program (TFP) offers awards to support the cost of presenting your research at conferences. Master’s students can apply for up to $350 and PhD students up to $500. The application period (Cycle I) for travel between Jul 1 and Dec 31 will be open from Sep 7 to Oct 16. Questions? Please contact Lora Cavuoto, the TFP Chair.
13. GRAD STUDENT JOB SEARCH CLUB
Recognizing the challenges and frustrations of job searching, Career Services is offering a unique opportunity for you to join a Job Search Club. Club members share one common link: a need or desire to obtain a job. For the next six weeks, this Club for graduate students will meet weekly to discuss and practice job search skills, techniques and strategies. Space is limited, so please only register if you can commit to the 6-week session and if you plan to graduate in Dec ’09 or May ’10, or if you will seek summer internships. Meetings weekly on Tuesdays, Oct 6–Nov 3, 3:30–5:00pm, 1st Floor Smith Career Center Meeting Room A. Register online.
14. UPCOMING EVENTS:
YOGA FOR RELAXATION
Monday, Oct 5, 5:30-6:30pm, GLC Room F
Attend this program if you are interested in body health, stilling the mind and meditation practice. The program will include 30 min of relaxing and restorative yoga postures to use at the end of your workday or before bed; simple breath-work for health and calmness and an introduction to meditation for centering and stillness. Sponsored by the GLC Fellows. With questions contact Lindsay Moss.
INTL FELLOWSHIP
Tuesday, Oct 6, 2:00pm and 5:30pm, GLC Room C
Funding opportunity for Ph.D. students conducting research in Latin America or the
Tuesday, Oct 6, 5:00-7:00pm, GLC Multipurpose Room
Do you dance? Sing? Act? Or perform something better? Come and show it off at the auditions for Grads Got Talent. Please fill in the survey
Wednesday, October 7: 1:30PM-4:00PM, GLC Room F
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) Chancellor’s Graduate Student Fellowship program gives graduate students the opportunity to gain collegiate teaching experience while still in graduate school. This initiative creates statewide partnerships and aims to recruit students who represent varied ethnic, racial and social backgrounds who are interested in teaching careers. Come to this program to learn more about how you can become a teaching fellow and visit with representatives from New River and
Wednesday, Oct 7, 7:00-8:30pm in Room F in the GLC
Presented by Gail McMillan of University Libraries to help you with copyright matters as you prepare to write your thesis or dissertation. Learn more at the ETD Wiki on the Graduate School’s website.
Wednesday, Oct 7, 8:30-9:30pm, GLC Student Lounge
Join the candidates running for Town Council for coffee and conversation: This is your opportunity find out what town decisions are going to affect your time here at VT. Find out more about the candidates at: http://www.citizensfirstforblacksburg.org/node. Sponsored by the GLC Fellows. Questions or concerns, please contact Lindsay Moss.