Recurring Events:
1. WEEKLY DROP-IN SERVICES
2. WEEKLY RECURRING EVENTS
This Week’s Events
3. GETTING STARTED WITH ENDNOTE
4. GLC CAFÉ – WEDNESDAY EDITION: NACHOS AND DIP
5. OWN YOUR PHD PROCESS: HOW TO MANAGE YOUR TIME
6. KORU BASIC MINDFULNESS SERIES
7. LIBRARY STUDIOS WORKSHOP SERIES: INTRODUCTION TO TABLEAU DESKTOP
8. A HELPING HAND FOR HAND-IN-HAND
9. 3rd ANNUAL VT NUTSHELL GAMES
10. FREE BENEFIT CONCERT BY CHAMBER FOLK ENSEMBLE KARAVIKA
Administrative Announcements:
11. GSA GRADUATE RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM – CALL FOR REVIEWERS – 1st posting
12. STATISTICS SHORT COURSES ON PCA IN JMP AND GRAPHICS IN R – 1st posting
13. CRITICAL LANGUAGE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION OPEN – 1st posting
14. SECOND ANNUAL GLC ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST – 1st posting
15. INTERNATIONAL ONE HEALTH DAY COMPETITION – 1st posting
16. PROPOSALS FOR JMU LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE, $250 TRAVEL AWARD – 2nd posting
17. GSA TRAVEL FUND PROGRAM FALL CYCLE FINAL REMINDER–DUE OCT 29 – Last posting
18. GSA GRADUATE RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FALL FINAL REMINDER – Last posting
Jobs:
19. BUILDING MANAGER POSITION AT GRADUATE LIFE CENTER FOR SPRING 2018 – 1st posting
Volunteers and research participants sought:
20. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: STUDY ON SCHOOL READINESS IN PRESCHOOLERS – 1st posting
21. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: STUDY WITH VIRTUAL REALITY (VR) TECHNOLOGIES – 1st posting
22. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR LEARNING AND COGNITION STUDY – 1st posting
23. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR MILK & EMOTIONS STUDY – 2nd posting
24. HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY STUDIES RESEARCH OPPORTUNITY – 2nd posting
25. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR LIFTING STUDY W/ WEARABLE EXOSKELETONS – 3rd posting
Upcoming events:
— DINING ETIQUETTE
— DIWALI 2018 – THE FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
— DANCE OF NATIONS
— GLC HIKE TO CASCADES FALL
— US STUDENT FULBRIGHT INFO SESSIONS
— NOVEMBER PARENT SUPPORT LUNCHEON
— “THE NATURE OF FORGETTING”
— FULL WOMEN’S ALLIANCE MEETING
Recurring Events
1. WEEKLY DROP-IN SERVICES:
– Career Advising: Wednesdays, 2:00-5:00pm. See the Grad Students Career Ops blog for more info on career opportunities: https://blogs.lt.vt.edu/gradcareeropportunity/
– Cook Counseling: Thursday & Friday, 1:00-5:00pm, Green Room, GLC
– Graduate School hours: MTThF 8:00am-5:00pm, W 9:30am-5:00pm
– Immigration advising hours: MWF 1:00-4:00pm, TTh 9:00am-12:00pm Room 120
– Engage with the Academy: GTA Co-Working Space Wednesdays, 4-6pm GLC Graduate Student Lounge and Thursdays, 4-5pm GLC Meeting Room D & 5-6pm GLC Reading Room
2. WEEKLY RECURRING EVENTS:
– GRAD MINDFULNESS
Starting Monday, Sep 10, 12:00-12:30pm, Derring 5071
Each meeting will consist of a short (about 5 mins.) guided mindfulness exercise followed by time to practice. It is not necessary to stay for the whole time. Contact Lisa Whalen for more info at lashley@vt.edu. Here is a link https://app.stopbreathethink.org/ to a cool free mindfulness app.
– WRITING STRATEGIES FOR GRADUATE WRITERS
Mondays, 9:30-11:00am and Tuesdays, 4:00-5:30pm, GLC, Room A
Session can last up to 1.5 hours; you are limited to two of these special appointments at the GLC per semester. Ends Dec 2. Make an appointment at https://vt.mywconline.com.
– ENGAGE WITH THE ACADEMY: GTA CO-WORKING SPACE
Wednesdays, 4-6pm, GLC Graduate Student Lounge
Thursdays, 4-5pm GLC Meeting Room D; 5-6p GLC Reading Room
Need to finish grading and looking for a change in workspace? Doing class prep and would like to bounce off ideas with another GTA? Or looking to de-brief after teaching? Come join the Academy for GTA Excellence (VTGrATE) and let’s get work done together – or just hang out with other GTAs!
You can also send questions to http://vtgrate.org/ask-a-fellow/.
– GLC CAFÉ WEDNESDAY
NO GLC CAFÉ THIS THURSDAY DUE TO EARLY RELEASE/FOOTBALL GAME
2nd and 4th Wednesday and every Thursday, 3:30-5:00pm, GLC Reading Room
Every Thursday, enjoy free coffee, tea, and cookies in the company of fellow grad students and Grad School staff; network, socialize, relax! Bring your own mug if you can.
– NO KIDS’ NIGHT OUT THIS WEEK DUE TO THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL GAME
Thursdays, 6:30-8:30pm, VT Women’s Center, 206 Washington St., B’burg
Kids aged 2+ (must be potty trained) enjoy fun activities with volunteer sitters. For additional information, and to sign up, visit the doodle poll at https://doodle.com/poll/3yed8i4iqwhxbbp4
Please note that spots are limited. Contact Jessie Meltsner at jmelts@vt.edu for more info.
– LUTHERAN TRADITIONAL DIVINE SERVICE
Sundays, 3:30pm, War Memorial Chapel
For more information, contact Nathaniel at nhall28@vt.edu.
This Week’s Events
3. GETTING STARTED WITH ENDNOTE
Tuesday, Oct 23, 3:30-4:30pm, Newman 207A
EndNote is one of the most powerful citation managers available today. In this session, learn the basics of EndNote, including adding references to a library, organizing a library, and using EndNote to cite references within a document. To get the most out of the session, bring a laptop with the most recent version of EndNote already downloaded from VT Software Distribution. More information and a link to download is available at guides.lib.vt.edu/citationmanagers/EndNote. Questions? Email Lisa Becksford at lisab5@vt.edu.
4. GLC CAFÉ – WEDNESDAY EDITION: NACHOS AND DIP
Wednesday, Oct 24, 3:30-5:00pm, GLC Reading Room
Start tailgating a day early with Nachos and Dip at the Wednesday GLC Café. As always, there will be coffee, tea, and sweet and salty snacks. Come socialize and enjoy some snacks with your fellow grad students. Bring your own mug if you can.
5. OWN YOUR PHD PROCESS: HOW TO MANAGE YOUR TIME
Wednesday, Oct 24, 3:30pm, GLC Room C
In this interactive workshop presented by the Engineering Education Department, we will talk about macro and micro approaches to time management. That means we will consider the long-term timeline of degree completion and back down to how to make progress every day. October 24th at 3:30pm in Room C. Please sign up at Survey Link: https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8pnDp4FPjGH2k7j.
For more information and for a complete list of professional development events this fall, check out the Graduate School website: https://graduateschool.vt.edu/student-life/professional-development/professional-development-series.html
6. KORU BASIC MINDFULNESS SERIES
Wednesdays, starting Oct 24, 4:00-5:15pm, GLC Wellness Room (G)
For all students, faculty or staff that has an interest in using Mindfulness Practices to reduce stress and increase their health. Hokie Wellness is currently offering two series – each with four sessions each. Must attend all four sessions (Oct 24, 31, Nov 7, 14) and register ahead of time. Go to https://dashboard.korumindfulness.org/web/index.php?r=course%2Fsignup&id=1427 for required registration.
7. LIBRARY STUDIOS WORKSHOP SERIES: INTRODUCTION TO TABLEAU DESKTOP
Thursday, Oct 25, 2:00-3:00pm, Newman 207A.
This workshop covers basic skills with Tableau Desktop, a data visualization tool, and is intended for beginners–no previous experience necessary! Participants will learn not only how to communicate research effectively, but also how to make their findings shine.
8. A HELPING HAND FOR HAND-IN-HAND
Saturday, Oct 27, 1:00-3:00pm, Blacksburg Municipal Park
The graduate leadership class in the Building Construction department is hosting a field day event to bring the community together and encourage kids to unplug from the screen by providing a platform for healthy physical activity and interaction. They are also beautifying Hand-in-Hand playground to bring awareness to planned playground renovations. Event includes face-painting and carnival games such as ring toss, egg toss, and knock down bowling. Field day activities include musical chairs, relay and potato sack races. Members of VT athletic teams will be present to kick soccer balls and throw footballs with those in attendance. Entry to the event is free, however attendees are strongly encouraged to donate canned food. For more info, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/308079343124258/ or email Cameron Handley at handleyct@vt.edu.
9. 3rd ANNUAL VT NUTSHELL GAMES
Saturday, Oct 27, 4:30pm, Anne & Ellen Fife Theatre at Moss Arts Center
Where can you learn about 30 research projects in 45 minutes? Hosted by Virginia Tech’s Center for Communicating Science and held in conjunction with the Virginia Tech Science Festival, the Nutshell Games will take place at the conclusion of the day-long Science Festival. Thirty graduate students will each have 90 seconds to present their research to the audience at this friendly science communication competition. Come cheer for your friends and colleagues.
10. FREE BENEFIT CONCERT BY CHAMBER FOLK ENSEMBLE KARAVIKA
Saturday, Oct 27, 7:00-9:00pm, Burruss Hall Auditorium
The Association for India’s Development has organized a free benefit concert for the Blacksburg community by the New York based chamber folk ensemble Karavika, which is led by violinist Trina Basu & cellist Amali Premawardhana, and draws from the rich classical and folk traditions of India, Europe and America. For more info and updates, please visit the Facebook event page at https://www.facebook.com/events/616662402062065/, or https://gobblerconnect.vt.edu/event/2814581 . Contact grad student Riya Nandi at riya11@vt.edu for questions.
Administrative Announcements:
11a. DIVERSITY SCHOLAR PROGRAM
Diversity scholars are graduate students who specialize in and advocate for the awareness, knowledge, and skills associated with diversity and inclusion in the Graduate School and greater community. Nominations are due by Nov. 30th. Find out more at https://graduateschool.vt.edu/about/diversity/diversity-scholars/how-to-apply.html
11. GSA GRADUATE RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM – CALL FOR REVIEWERS – 1st posting
The Graduate Student Assembly (GSA) is looking for graduate student volunteers to review applications for the Graduate Research Development Program (GRDP). To review applications, you must be a graduate student, and you must be one that did not apply to the Fall 2018 GRDP application cycle. Although we cannot compensate you with money, we do compensate with free food and eternal gratitude. To sign up, visit https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3x9YytHnjewlzq5.
12. STATISTICS SHORT COURSES ON PCA IN JMP AND GRAPHICS IN R – 1st posting
The Statistical Applications & Innovation Group (SAIG) is offering two-hour short courses for graduate students in November. The topics include Principle Component Analysis (PCA) in JMP and Advanced Graphics in R. To find out more details about the short courses and sign-up, go to https://app.nli.tlos.vt.edu/ and search for “SAIG” in the Sponsor field. For more information about SAIG and the other free services available, visit https://saig.stat.vt.edu/.
13. CRITICAL LANGUAGE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION OPEN – 1st posting
US citizen graduate students are welcome to apply to the Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program, a fully-funded intensive overseas language and cultural immersion program. Students spend eight to ten weeks abroad studying one of fifteen critical languages during summer 2019. Applications are due Tuesday, November 27, 2018 by 8:00pm. The application is now live and available online at http://www.clscholarship.org/apply. For more information or to schedule an advising appointment, contact Marielle Wijnands in the Global Education Office (marielle@vt.edu).
14. GLC ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST – 1st posting
It’s time to pull out that paintbrush or camera and create a submission for the GLC Art and Photography contest! The contest theme is “Happiness Is…” Graduate students can enter up to 3 photographs or art pieces; deadline is November 4 at 11:59pm. For more details please visit https://graduatelifecenter.vt.edu/glc-art-and-photo-contest.html.
15. SECOND ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL ONE HEALTH DAY COMPETITION – 2nd posting
SAVMA & the Virginia Tech One Health Working Group are excited to present the second annual International One Health Day Competition in honor of International One Health Day. Competition will take place at the VMCVM on Saturday, Oct 27, from 9:00am-2:00 pm. Participants from all graduate programs (DVM, DO, MPH, PhD, and all master’s programs) are invited to compete. Teams of four students, with at least three different programs represented, will develop plans to solve several different outbreak scenarios. Partial teams and individuals who sign up will be placed on teams by event organizers. Scenarios may encompass all aspects of one health, from zoonotic diseases, to emerging infectious pathogens, to natural disasters, to triage medicine in the face of an emergency. Prizes will be awarded to the winning team, and breakfast (Panera) and lunch (Qdoba) will be provided. Sign up at https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5jLldzitYNUOatT, contact scavma@vt.edu with questions. Deadline to sign up is Wednesday, Oct 24 at noon. Teams will be announced on Thursday, Oct 25.
16. PROPOSALS FOR JMU LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE, $250 TRAVEL AWARD – 3rd posting
The School of Strategic Leadership Studies (SSLS) of James Madison University seeks proposals from a diverse range of graduate level leadership scholars and researchers for the Leading Change: Interdisciplinary Perspectives in Leadership Studies Conference. Proposals can originate from any discipline but must have a leadership emphasis. Conference tracks will focus on leadership in a variety of organizational environments including psychology, business, higher education, nonprofit, community, etc. Conference takes place Thursday & Friday, Feb 21-22, 2019 in Harrisonburg, VA. Proposals can be submitted online and close Nov 1. $250 awards to cover expenses will be available to individual VT graduate students that apply. Applications for this award will be announced in the coming weeks. Proposal submission, registration, and conference information is available at http://www.jmu.edu/leadership/LEADCC19. For any questions about the award/proposal, please email bacton@vt.edu.
17. GSA TRAVEL FUND PROGRAM FALL CYCLE FINAL REMINDER–DUE OCT 29 – Last posting
Have you attended or plan to attend a conference between July 1 and October 31? The GSA Travel Fund Program (TFP) will partially support the monetary costs associated with conference attendance including travel, lodging, meals, and registration. New this year: three cycles for faster reimbursement and streamlined application estimates. As such, the Fall Cycle applications (covering conferences from July 1-Oct 31) will be open October 15-29. Further detail, updates, and application can be found at https://blogs.lt.vt.edu/graduatestudentassembly/what-we-can-offer-you/funding-opportunities/travel-fund-program/. Look for exact dates for Winter Cycle (Nov 1-Feb 28) and Spring Cycle (March 1-June 30) in future announcements. Questions? Contact the GSA TFP Chair at gsatravelfund@gmail.com
18. GSA GRADUATE RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FALL FINAL REMINDER – Last posting
The GSA Graduate Research Development Program (GRDP) provides research grant funds to support graduate research. PhD students may be awarded up to $1,000 and Master’s students up to $750 to support their projects. New this year: footnote options to further communicate research to all reviewers. The application will open on October 15, and will close on October 29 at 11:59pm. To apply visit: https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2rQZzST63gINcvb. If you have any questions, contact the GRDP Chair at gsaGRDP@gmail.com. For the application material visit: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1SQJ6o1toosuocU5Mx09VdXo8fSbAgE13?usp=sharing
Jobs:
19. BUILDING MANAGER POSITION AT GRADUATE LIFE CENTER FOR SPRING 2018 – 1st posting
SECL building managers oversee daily operations of the GLC by monitoring service, safety, and security of this space created for graduate students. Duties include walking rounds, responding to issues, and completing reports, in addition to the facilitation of the co-curricular and administrative programs of the student center services and their events. Directly responsible for event management bookings, opening & closing of the building, and submitting of facility work orders and daily reports. Must possess strong communication and customer service skills, along with ability to move event equipment (tables and chairs). Currently looking for flexible staff members willing to work at least two shifts a week and have weekend availability. Compensation is $12/hr. To apply, go to “SECL VT Graduate Student Pool – Fall Employment” on jobs.vt.edu and submit an application and resume by Nov 16. Once you have applied please send an email to Steve Buchner (satlbuch@vt.edu) to inform him of the submission.
Volunteers and research participants sought:
20. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: STUDY ON SCHOOL READINESS IN PRESCHOOLERS – 1st posting
The iLEAP Lab in the Psychology Dept. is conducting a new study focusing on school readiness in preschoolers, and the predictability of different cognitive development factors in monolinguals and bilingually exposed children. The study will comprise of two visits, 1 year apart. During this visit, a variety of tasks will be administered in play-like interactions, lasting about an hour and 15 minutes. Data will be collected again one year later. Looking for preschool children (about 3 years old) who speak English only, but especially for those who speak and hear a different language at home. Offers a $15 compensation at each session for filling out the demographic and language questionnaires. If interested, contact vtlanguagelab@gmail.com, or call 540-231-3972 (iLEAP Lab) or 540-231-0973 (Vanessa Diaz, PI).
21. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: STUDY WITH VIRTUAL REALITY (VR) TECHNOLOGIES – 1st posting
A team is investigating the best ways to interact with Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality, and this study compares various methods of interaction with virtual data and information. Voluntary participants are needed for a user study entitled “View management and user interface optimization for wide-area mobile augmented reality” at the Moss Arts Center. Participants will have a chance to experience the state-of-the-art technology of Virtual Reality. The entire session should take around 60 minutes. Contact Feiyu Lu (feiyulu@vt.edu) with questions or if interested.
22. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR LEARNING AND COGNITION STUDY – 1st posting
The Center for Applied Behavior Systems in the VT Psychology department is looking for African American and Caucasian students at VT who would be willing to participate in research examining what cognitive factors are related to learning and performance. If you choose to participate, you will spend 90 minutes completing puzzles, knowledge tests, and cognitive tasks. Participants will receive $15 for participation, and will have the chance to win a $50 or $25 cash prize. To sign up, please email Devin Carter at coglearningstudy@gmail.com.
23. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR MILK & EMOTIONS STUDY – 2nd posting
The VT Sensory Evaluation Laboratory seeks participants for a two-session research study about consumer emotional response and sensory quality of fresh milk & milk packaging. Earn a total of $20 in incentives (e.g., gift cards or cash equivalent) for completing both sessions (which is requested). If interested go to https://vt.compusensecloud.com to register. Requires creating a new account, separate from your VT PID. Once registered, log in to your panelist account and take the “Milk & Emotions Screening Survey” (~5-10 minutes) to determine eligibility for participation in study. Must be 18+ years old with no allergies to milk products to participate. contact the VT Sensory Evaluation Lab at foodsensory@vt.edu with questions or for more info.
24. HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY STUDIES RESEARCH OPPORTUNITY – 2nd posting
Seeking individuals who identify as female, are over the age of 18, and in a monogamous same-sex relationship in which one person identifies as bisexual. Doctoral candidate in the Human Development and Family Studies Department at Virginia Tech is investigating the impact of attitudes regarding bisexuality on relationship satisfaction among female same-sex couples. This dissertation is a two-part study beginning with a survey at: https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8nQe5rRtzJmPqol . Both partners are asked to complete the survey separately, and can indicate interest in follow-up interviews at the end of the survey. Both partners will also be given the option to enter to win a $50 Amazon gift card for participating in the survey. Couples who complete the interview portion of the study will be provided with a $25 Amazon gift card. Any questions or concerns can be directed to Mary Nedela at mnedela@vt.edu.
25. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR LIFTING STUDY W/ WEARABLE EXOSKELETONS – 3rd posting
Participants sought for a research study about lifting with and without wearable exoskeletons. Must be 18-35 years old with no recent or prior musculoskeletal disorders or back injuries. A height range of 5′ 5″- 6′ is preferred. Should be able to comfortably lift about 15 lbs from the floor to the waist height. Participants are asked to perform a variety of lifting tasks both with and without the exoskeletons. The training session takes about 1-2 hours and the data collection session takes about 4-5 hours. Compensation rate of $10/hour. If interested, email Saman Madinei at madinei@vt.edu.
Upcoming events:
DINING ETIQUETTE
Monday, Oct 29, 5:30pm, GLC Multipurpose Room
Learn how to conduct yourself during a formal meal in a professional setting, whether the dinner is part of an interview, a conference, or other engagement. The program will include a presentation, helpful tips, and a pizza meal during which you can network with other graduate students! Sign up here: https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0BVjSazvOc2XrDf.
DIWALI 2018 – THE FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
Sunday, Nov 4, 5:00-9:30pm, various locations listed below
Fall is here, which means it’s time for “the most festive season” in the Indian calendar – a season of joy, celebration and exuberance. Grad student Jyotirmoy Mukherjee and The Indian Students Association (ISA) at Virginia Tech invite you to join a night of the Indian culture as the celebrate Diwali – the Festival of Lights. Enjoy the performances put up by students (5:00-7:30pm), fireworks (7:45-8:00pm), and Indian cuisine (8:00-9:30pm). Free admission to show and fireworks; dinner tickets are $12 for students and $20 for others. PayPal link: Students | Others; Venmo: @Rikin-Gupta. To RSVP, go to https://www.facebook.com/events/2016188138424990/.
DANCE OF NATIONS
Tuesday, Nov 6, 7:00pm, Squires Student Center, Haymarket Theater
Grad student Jack Li from the Council of International Student Organizations (CISO) invites you to a free event called Dance of Nations. It involves traditional dances from different cultures and groups every year. Everyone is invited to enjoy music, dance, and diversity at Virginia Tech. For more information, visit the CISO facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/VTCISO/
FIRST GENERATION GRADUATE STUDENT CONNECT LUNCH
Thursday, Nov 8, 12:00-1:00 pm, Graduate Life Center, Multipurpose Room.
We would like to invite you to join us at this year’s First Generation Graduate Student Connect Lunch with keynote speaker Jordan Laney, a Presidential Pathways Postdoctoral Teaching Fellow. Student group leaders, faculty mentors, and members of the community are also invited to join us for lunch. The event is free and all are welcome to attend. Please register at http://bit.ly/FirstGenerationConnectLunch
by Nov 6. For accommodations related to disabilities, please contact Dr. Justin Grimes at jgrimes18@vt.edu at least 72 hours in advance of the event.
AMERICAN INDIAN AND INDIGENOUS PEOPLE GRADUATE STUDENT CONNECT LUNCH
Friday, Nov 9, 2018, 12:00-1:00 pm, Graduate Life Center, Room B. Student group leaders, faculty mentors, and members of the community are also invited to join us for lunch. The event is free and all are welcome to attend. Please register at http://bit.ly/nativeconnectlunch by Nov 7. For accommodations related to disabilities, please contact Dr. Justin Grimes at jgrimes18@vt.edu at least 72 hours in advance of the event.
GLC HIKE TO CASCADES FALL
Saturday, Nov 10, 10:00am
Join the GLC Fellows and other graduate students as they hike the Cascades trail to the 66-foot waterfall on the top, This hike is of easy-moderate difficulty and all hikers are encouraged to wear athletic shoes and bring lots of water. The hike is about 4 miles round-trip and should take about 1-1.5 hours one way. Space is limited, so go to https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6DayEtvwl5HDmpT to register if you are planning to attend. If you have any questions, please e-mail Aditya Kashyap at aditya92@vt.edu.
US STUDENT FULBRIGHT INFO SESSIONS
Monday, Nov 12, GLC Room C: 10:00 – 11:00; 1:00 – 2:00; 2:30 – 3:30; 4:00 – 5:00
These interactive workshops introduce participants to the Fulbright program that offers US citizens funding opportunities to research, study, or teach abroad in more than 140 countries. The competition will open in April 2019 for grants for the 2020 – 2021 academic year. Advance planning is crucial to successful candidacies. For more information or to make an individual advising appointment, contact Betty Anderson (betty.anderson@vt.edu).
NOVEMBER PARENT SUPPORT LUNCHEON
Wednesday, Nov 14, 12:00-1:30pm, GLC Room F
The guest speaker will be a Nurse Practitioner who will be talking about common childhood illnesses (at the start of flu season!), telling what to watch for, and answering questions. She will discuss helpful home treatments, as well as when to see a doctor, and when it’s okay for a child to return to school. You must RSVP at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0e4fabaa28a1ff2-november3 and ADVANCE QUESTIONS are highly encouraged so as so allow her to prepare ahead of time. These questions can be emailed to childcare@vt.edu. As always, partners and spouses are welcome with or without the enrolled graduate student, and children are welcome.
“THE NATURE OF FORGETTING”
Wednesday, Nov 14, 1:30pm, Moss Arts Center
Are you a student of neuroscience, human development, psychology, or another discipline that explores the mysteries of the brain? The Moss Arts Center invites you to a free performance of The Nature of Forgetting. Theatre Re collaborated with London neuroscientist Kate Jeffery to create a moving articulation of the countless dimensions of memory and amnesia, linking science with real life experiences. Through physical theatre and compelling live music, The Nature of Forgetting tells the story of Tom, a middle-aged father struggling in the early stages of dementia. For more information, please contact Jon at rjginn@vt.edu or go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/school-day-performance-theatre-re-the-nature-of-forgetting-tickets-46156705950
FULL WOMEN’S ALLIANCE MEETING
Friday, Nov 16, 12:00-1:00pm, 310 Kelly Hall
All graduate students are invited to attend. For up-to-date information on events go to Google calendar and the VT Women’s Alliance website: https://www.womenscenter.vt.edu/Support/vt-womens-alliance.html. Please contact Rachel Morgante-Richmeier at rmorgant@vt.edu for more information.