Month: March 2021

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March 29- April 4, 2021

This Week’s Events:     
0. Ongoing Services – updated 2/1/21    
1. INTRODUCTION TO STORYTELLING FOR SCIENTISTS
2. ASIAN PACIFIC ISLANDER DESI AMERICAN (APIDA) STUDENT SUPPORT: GRADUATE SCHOOL
3. LET’S EXPERIENCE QOYA: SLOW DOWN TO FEEL
4. TEACHING 101: THE NUTS & BOLTS OF TEACHING
5. VIRTUAL INTERVIEWING
6. GLC CAFÉ
7. GOD STILL SPEAKS: SURGEON-PROPHET STUART QUARTEMONT TO SPEAK AT INTERVARSITY GCF
8. INTERSECTION OF PASSIONS: AN EVENING WITH CELLIST & SONGWRITER MEGAN CARLIER TAVANI
9. THE ASIAN AMERICAN STUDENT UNION (AASU) PRESENTS: AN EVENING WITH DANTE BASCO

Administrative Announcements:  
10. GRADUATE STUDENT BUDGET BOARD FUNDING REQUESTS NOW OPEN – 1st posting
11. GRAD 5124: RESEARCH SKILLS FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS – REGISTER NOW! – 1st posting
12. VIRTUAL SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS WORKSHOP OFFERED THIS SUMMER – 1st posting
13. VIRTUAL ART EXHIBIT AND PANEL: INTERFAITH, SOCIAL JUSTICE, & ARTS – 1st posting 
14. WOMEN’S MONTH 2021 – 3rd posting
15. FREE FINANCIAL COACHING FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS – 3rd posting
16. CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS FOR THE GLC WEEKLY APRIL-1 SPECIAL EDITION – 3rd posting
17. GRADUATE STUDENT FACILIATORS NEEDED FOR HOKIE WELLNESS INITIATIVE – 3rd posting


Jobs:  
18. 2021-2022 GRADUATE ASSISTANT POSITION – OFFICE OF GLOBAL ENGINEERING, ENGAGEMENT, AND RESEARCH (GEER) – 1st posting
19. GRADUATE RESIDENT FELLOW POSITION – HONORS COMMONS 2021-2022 – 2nd posting

Volunteers and research participants sought:     
20. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR COVID COMPANIONS PROGRAM – 1st posting
21. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR EMOTION REGULATION AND EVALUATIONS OF LEADERS RESEARCH STUDY – 1st posting
22. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR EDAMAME SENSORY STUDY -1st posting
23. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR AUGMENTED REALITY RESEARCH STUDY – 2nd posting
24. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR ECHO LAB AR RESEARCH STUDY – 2nd posting
25. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR ON-LINE SURVEY ON DRINKING WATER BEHAVIOR – 2nd posting
26. CHILDREN AGED 3-4 AND THEIR PARENTS OR PRIMARY CAREGIVERS NEEDED FOR RESEARCH STUDY – 3rd posting
27. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR REMOTE LEARNING SURVEY – 3rd posting 


Upcoming Events:   

28. APIDA MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUP THEME:  PERFORMATIVE ACTIVISM AND BOBA LIBERALISM – April 5
29. IS BEAUTY A GUIDE TO TRUTH? – April 8
30. UNCOVERING YOUR VALUES SEMINAR – April 8
31. INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE STUDENT JOB SEARCH STRATEGY – April 8
32. ACEC PRESENTS: NIGHTTIME GUIDED MEDITATION WITH VIVEK RAJAN – April 8
33. MAXIMIZING LINKEDIN – April 12
34. CRAFTING YOUR PERSONAL SCIENCE STORY – April 13 and 15
35. CHARADES: GAME TIME WITH THE GRADUATE SCHOOL – April 13
36. THE FRONTERA PROJECT – REGISTER NOW! – April 13
37. VIRGINIA TECH GRADUATE SCHOOL CERTIFICATE INFORMATION SESSION – April 14
38. KITE FLYING ON THE DRILLFIELD – REGISTER NOW! – April 19
39. CRAFTING A STORY OF YOUR RESEARCH – April 20 and 22
40. “SYSTEMS APPROACH TO DISASTER RESILIENCE” – SEMINAR BY ZAHRAA SAIYED – April 30

Continue reading “March 29- April 4, 2021”

Posted on

March 22-28, 2021

This Week’s Events:     

0. Ongoing Services – updated 2/1/21    
1. 37th GRADUATE STUDENT ASSEMBLY RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM AND EXPOSITION
2. LUNCH BREAK GAMES
3. APIDA MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUP: THEME -TOKENISM AND ANTI-TOKENISM 
4. REMOVING THE MYSTERY OF THE ETD REVIEW
5. VIRTUAL WRITING SERIES – HOW TO BE A GOOD COLLABORATOR
6. VTGrATE ANNUAL TEACH-IN: “VIRTUAL LEARNING”
7. NETWORKING TIPS FOR INTROVERTS
8. LET’S EXPERIENCE QOYA: SLOW DOWN TO FEEL
9. InspirASIAN SERIES PRESENTS: ILLUMINATING APIDA GRADUATE STUDENT RESEARCH EXPERIENCES
10. MAINTAINING CONNECTIONS WHILE WE ISOLATE?
11. WOMEN’S MONTH PRESENTS: THE ACEC’S LEARNING LUNCH SERIES WITH DR. FARIDA JALAZAI
12. GSA RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM & EXPOSITION KEYNOTE AND DISCUSSION PANEL
13. OPTIONAL PRACTICAL TRAINING (OPT) WORKSHOP
14. FIWGSA CHIPOTLE FUNDRAISER FOR HUMBLE HIKES 
15. HOW TO USE ITHENTICATE TRAINING SESSION
16. SUPPORTIVE SPACE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
17. PURPOSE & LEADERSHIP FOR POSITIVE CHANGE WORKSHOP
18. GLC CAFÉ
19. EXPAND YOUR ECE CAREER
20. CONNECT! TRIVIA AND GAME NIGHT
21. SCIENCE ON TAP
22. ACEC PRESENTS: NIGHTTIME GUIDED MEDITATION WITH VIVEK RAJAN
23. UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL: PANEL DISCUSSION WITH GRAD ALUMNI IN INDUSTRY
24. “I AM FIRST” VIRTUAL PANEL DISCUSSION
25. GRAD OLYMPICS: BRAINS. BRAWN.
26. LGBTQ+ ALL RECOVERY MEETING
27. COOK ALONG CLASSES

Administrative Announcements:  
28. GRADUATE EDUCATION WEEK KAHOOT TRIVIA GAME – 1st posting   
29. GRADUATE EDUCATION WEEK ART AND PHOTO CONTEST – VOTE NOW! – 1st posting
30. WOMEN’S MONTH 2021 – 2nd posting
31. FREE FINANCIAL COACHING FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS – 2nd posting
32. CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS FOR THE GLC WEEKLY APRIL-1 SPECIAL EDITION – 2nd posting
33. GRADUATE STUDENT FACILITATORS NEEDED FOR HOKIE WELLNESS INITIATIVE – 2nd posting
34. COUNCIL OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS SEEK BOARD MEMBERS – 2nd posting
35. GRADUATE EDUCATION WEEK: MARCH 22-26 – 3rd posting
36. GSA EXECUTIVE BOARD ELECTIONS APPLICATION DEADLINE MARCH 26 – 3rd posting

Jobs:  
37. GRADUATE RESIDENT FELLOW POSITION – HONORS COMMONS 2021-2022 – 1st posting

Volunteers and research participants sought:     
38. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR AUGMENTED REALITY RESEARCH STUDY – 1st posting
39. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR ECHO LAB AR RESEARCH STUDY – 1st posting
40. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR ON-LINE SURVEY ON DRINKING WATER BEHAVIOR – 1st posting
41. CHILDREN AGED 3-4 AND THEIR PARENTS OR PRIMARY CAREGIVERS NEEDED FOR RESEARCH STUDY – 2nd posting
42. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR REMOTE LEARNING SURVEY – 2nd posting 
43. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR PEDESTRIAN SAFETY SURVEY – 3rd posting
44. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR EMOTION REGULATION AND EVALUATIONS OF LEADERS RESEARCH STUDY – 3rd posting


Upcoming Events:    
45. INTERSECTION OF PASSIONS: AN EVENING WITH CELLIST & SONGWRITER MEGAN CARLIER TAVANI
46. UNCOVERING YOUR VALUES SEMINAR – April 8

Continue reading “March 22-28, 2021”

Posted on

March 15-21, 2021

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If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please refer to the contact in the posting during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.     

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This Week’s Events:     
0. Ongoing Services – updated 2/1/21    
1. EFFECTIVE PRESENTATIONS: BUILDING CONFIDENCE AND PERSONAL PRESENCE
2. OPTIONAL PRACTICAL TRAINING (OPT) WORKSHOP
3. FIWGSA 2021 BIOBLITZ
4. MAKING YOUR RESEARCH UNDERSTANDABLE: BRIDGING THE GAP
5. GLC CAFÉ
6. SCIENCE POLICY EDUCATION & ADVOCACY CLUB (SPEAC) AT VT GENERAL BODY MEETING
7. GRADUATE STUDENT GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEETING
8. WOMEN’S MONTH EVENT: ROUTES TO TRANSPORTATION
9. ITSA WILDCARD WORKSHOP: BELLY DANCE
10. MEMORY AND TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY SEMINAR

Administrative Announcements:     
11. WOMEN’S MONTH 2021 – 1st posting
12. FREE FINANCIAL COACHING FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS – 1st posting
13. CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS FOR THE GLC WEEKLY APRIL-1 SPECIAL EDITION – 1st posting
14. GRADUATE STUDENT FACILIATORS NEEDED FOR HOKIE WELLNESS INITIATIVE – 1st posting
15. COUNCIL OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS SEEK BOARD MEMBERS – 1st posting
16. GRADUATE EDUCATION WEEK: MARCH 22-26 – 2nd posting
17. GSA EXECUTIVE BOARD ELECTIONS APPLICATION DEADLINE MARCH 26 – 2nd posting
18. GRADUATE STUDENTS TO BE FEATURED DURING GRAD EDUCATION WEEK – 3rd posting
19. GLC INTRAMURAL SPORTS – 3rd posting

Jobs:  
none at this time

Volunteers and research participants sought:     
20. CHILDREN AGED 3-4 AND THEIR PARENTS OR PRIMARY CAREGIVERS NEEDED FOR RESEARCH STUDY – 1st posting
21. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR REMOTE LEARNING SURVEY – 1st posting 
22. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR PEDESTRIAN SAFETY SURVEY – 2nd posting
23. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR EMOTION REGULATION AND EVALUATIONS OF LEADERS RESEARCH STUDY – 2nd posting
24. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR RESEARCH STUDY ON THE EFFECT OF RISK INDICATORS AND THEIR VISUALIZATION OF OUTAGE SCHEDULES – 3rd posting
25. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR VIRTUAL REALITY RESEARCH STUDY – 3rd posting

Upcoming Events:    
26. LUNCH BREAK GAMES – March 22 and 25
27. REMOVING THE MYSTERY OF THE ETD REVIEW – March 22
28. VIRTUAL WRITING SERIES – HOW TO BE A GOOD COLLABORATOR – March 23
29. VTGrATE ANNUAL TEACH-IN: “VIRTUAL LEARNING” – March 23
30. NETWORKING TIPS FOR INTROVERTS – March 23
31. MAINTAINING CONNECTIONS WHILE WE ISOLATE? – March 24
32. GSA RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM & EXPOSITION KEYNOTE AND DISCUSSION PANEL – March 24
33. FIWGSA CHIPOTLE FUNDRAISER FOR HUMBLE HIKES – March 24
34. PURPOSE & LEADERSHIP FOR POSITIVE CHANGE WORKSHOP – March 25
35. EXPAND YOUR ECE CAREER – March 25
36. CONNECT! TRIVIA AND GAME NIGHT – March 25
37. SCIENCE ON TAP – March 25
38. UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL: PANEL DISCUSSION WITH GRAD ALUMNI IN INDUSTRY – March 26
39. GRAD OLYMPICS: BRAINS. BRAWN. – March 26 – Register now!

Continue reading “March 15-21, 2021”

Posted on

March 8-14, 2021

This Week’s Events:     

0. Ongoing Services – updated 2/1/21    
1. INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY CELEBRATION
2. KIZITO MUKUNI PRESENTATION
3. THE ART OF NEGOTIATION SEMINAR
4. DIGITAL CONNECT: JOB AND INTERNSHIP SEARCHING
5. GO AND COME AGAIN: SEGREGATION, TOLERANCE, AND REFLECTION: A FOUR- GENERATION AFRICAN-AMERICAN EDUCATIONAL STRUGGLE
6. PURPOSE & LEADERSHIP FOR POSITIVE CHANGE WORKSHOP
7. GLC CAFÉ
8. RESCHEDULED: FREE AT LAST – MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. – A “DISCUSSION AND A CELEBRATION

Administrative Announcements:     
9. GRADUATE EDUCATION WEEK: MARCH 22-26 – 1st posting
10. GSA EXECUTIVE BOARD ELECTIONS APPLICATION DEADLINE MARCH 26 – 1st posting
11. FREE ONE-ON-ONE VIRTUAL NUTRITION GUIDANCE – 1st posting
12. GRADUATE STUDENTS TO BE FEATURED DURING GRAD EDUCATION WEEK – 2nd posting
13. GLC INTRAMURAL SPORTS – 2nd posting
14. COVID-19 VACCINE INFORMATION FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS – 3rd posting
15. COOK-ALONG CLASSES – REGISTER NOW – 3rd posting

Jobs:  
none at this time

Volunteers and research participants sought:     
16. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR PEDESTRIAN SAFETY SURVEY – 1st posting
17. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR EMOTION REGULATION AND EVALUATIONS OF LEADERS RESEARCH STUDY – 1st posting
18. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR RESEARCH STUDY ON THE EFFECT OF RISK INDICATORS AND THEIR VISUALIZATION OF OUTAGE SCHEDULES – 2nd posting
19. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR VIRTUAL REALITY RESEARCH STUDY – 2nd posting
20. GRAD STUDENTS NEEDED FOR FOOD, WATER AND COMMUNITIES RESEARCH STORIES – 3rd posting
21. VOLUNTEER EDITOR NEEDED FOR PODCAST – 3rd posting
22. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR PRIVATE DRINKING WATER SURVEY – 3rd posting

Upcoming Events:    
23. EFFECTIVE PRESENTATIONS: BUILDING CONFIDENCE AND PERSONAL PRESENCE – March 16 – Register now!
24. ST. PATRICK’S DAY COOKIE EVENT – March 17
25. FIWGSA 2021 BIOBLITZ – March 17-April 26 – Register now!
26. MAKING YOUR RESEARCH UNDERSTANDABLE: BRIDGING THE GAP – March 18 – Register now!
27. GRADUATE STUDENT GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEETING – March 18
28. ITSA WILDCARD WORKSHOP: BELLY DANCE – March 18
29. VTGrATE ANNUAL TEACH-IN: “VIRTUAL LEARNING” – March 23
30. NETWORKING TIPS FOR INTROVERTS – March 23
31. MAINTAINING CONNECTIONS WHILE WE ISOLATE? – March 24
32. FIWGSA CHIPOTLE FUNDRAISER FOR HUMBLE HIKES – March 24

0. Ongoing Services – updated 2/1/21     
· GRADUATE SCHOOL: In person drop-off or pick-up of documents and materials M-F 1:00-3:00pm, 120 GLC. Request one-on-one assistantship or academic advising by using our online request form to set-up  a Zoom session.   
· CAREER ADVISING: schedule virtual career advising appointment via https://career.vt.edu/job-search/Handshake.html      
· COOK COUNSELING: Drop-in Zoom hours, Tuesdays 10am-12pm and Thursdays and Fridays 3pm-5pm, Zoom links found here. To make an appointment, visit: [https://vt-%20%0b%20%20ucc.titaniumhwc.com/ScheduleGraduateFirstCookConnect]https://vt-
  ucc.titaniumhwc.com/ScheduleGraduateFirstCookConnect
· WRITING CENTER SERVICES: Schedule an appointment at https://vt.mywconline.com/       
· GRADUATE OMBUDSPERSON: contact for appointment at gradstudentombud@vt.edu, 540-231-9573      

Continue reading “March 8-14, 2021”

Posted on

March 1-7, 2021

This Week’s Events:     
0. Ongoing Services – updated 2/1/21    
1. CONNECTING THE OPENS:  A PANEL DISCUSSION FOR THE FUTURE PROFESSORIATE
2. OPTIONAL PRACTICAL TRAINING (OPT) WORKSHOP
3. MOVING STEM DOCUMENTS ONLINE: SUSTAINABLE WORKFLOWS FOR ACCESSIBLE CONTENT
4. INTERFAITH COOPERATION & SOCIAL JUSTICE – REFLECT, CONNECT, ACT
5. LEARNING TO LISTEN: CONNECTING WITH AUDIENCES AND COLLABORATORS
6. 2nd LATINX SYMPOSIUM: “LATINX EDUCATION AT VIRGINIA TECH”
7. GLC CAFÉ
8. GRADUATE STUDENT GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEETING
9. GETTING STARTED WITH OPEN EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES (OER)
10. GRADUATE STUDENT GROWTH – PLANTING A BRIGHT FUTURE
11. PANEL: AGSO OUTREACH TO INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS IN AFRICA
12. ARCHITECTURE OF NORTH INDIAN TEMPLES

Administrative Announcements:     
13. GRADUATE STUDENTS TO BE FEATURED DURING GRAD EDUCATION WEEK – 1st posting
14. GLC INTRAMURAL SPORTS – 1st posting
15. COVID-19 VACCINE INFORMATION FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS – 2nd posting
16. COOK-ALONG CLASSES – REGISTER NOW – 2nd posting
17. CALL FOR POSTER PRESENTERS – 2ND LATINX SYMPOSIUM: “LATINX EDUCATION AT VIRGINIA TECH” – 2nd posting
18. COOKIES FOR A CAUSE – 2nd posting
19. GRADUATE EDUCATION WEEK PHOTO AND ART CONTEST – 3rd posting
20. GSA TRAVEL FUND WINTER CYCLE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS – 3rd posting
21. INTERDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH HONOR SOCIETY SPRING MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIONS – 3rd posting

Jobs:  
22. FULL TIME GA OPENING WITH CRANWELL INTERNATIONAL CENTER – 3rd posting

Volunteers and research participants sought:     
23. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR RESEARCH STUDY ON THE EFFECT OF RISK INDICATORS AND THEIR VISUALIZATION OF OUTAGE SCHEDULES – 1st posting
24. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR VIRTUAL REALITY RESEARCH STUDY – 1st posting
25. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR COMPUTATIONAL THINKING PRACTICE RESEARCH STUDY – 1st posting
26. GRAD STUDENTS NEEDED FOR FOOD, WATER AND COMMUNITIES RESEARCH STORIES – 2nd posting
27. VOLUNTEER EDITOR NEEDED FOR PODCAST – 2nd posting
28. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR PRIVATE DRINKING WATER SURVEY – 2nd posting
29. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR DRIVING SIMULATOR STUDY ON AUDITORY DISPLAYS AT RAIL CROSSINGS- 3rd posting

Upcoming Events:    
30. INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY CELEBRATION – March 8
31. KIZITO MUKUNI PRESENTATION – March 8
32. THE ART OF NEGOTIATION SEMINAR – March 9
33. GO AND COME AGAIN: SEGREGATION, TOLERANCE, AND REFLECTION: A FOUR-GENERATION AFRICAN-AMERICAN EDUCATIONAL STRUGGLE – March 10
34. RESCHEDULED: FREE AT LAST – MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. – A “DISCUSSION AND A CELEBRATION – March 12
35. EFFECTIVE PRESENTATIONS: BUILDING CONFIDENCE AND PERSONAL PRESENCE – March 16 – Register now!
36. ST. PATRICK’S DAY COOKIE EVENT – March 1737. MAKING YOUR RESEARCH UNDERSTANDABLE: BRIDGING THE GAP – March 18 – Register now!
38. ITSA WILDCARD WORKSHOP: BELLY DANCE – March 18

0. Ongoing Services – updated 2/1/21     
· GRADUATE SCHOOL: In person drop-off or pick-up of documents and materials M-F 1:00-3:00pm, 120 GLC. Request one-on-one assistantship or academic advising by using our online request form to set-up  a Zoom session.   
· CAREER ADVISING: schedule virtual career advising appointment via https://career.vt.edu/job-search/Handshake.html      
· COOK COUNSELING: Drop-in Zoom hours, Tuesdays 10am-12pm and Thursdays and Fridays 3pm-5pm, Zoom links found here. To make an appointment, visit: https://vt-ucc.titaniumhwc.com/ScheduleGraduateFirstCookConnect
· WRITING CENTER SERVICES: Schedule an appointment at https://vt.mywconline.com/       
· GRADUATE OMBUDSPERSON: contact for appointment at gradstudentombud@vt.edu, 540-231-9573      

Continue reading “March 1-7, 2021”