This Week’s Events:
Ongoing Services – updated 6/1/21
1. GLC CAFÉ
Administrative Announcements:
2. FREE INDIVIDUAL VIRTUAL NUTRITION COUNSELING MEETINGS – SIGN UP TODAY! – 1st posting
3. SUBMISSIONS NEEDED FOR ROOTS AND RESETTLEMENT MAGAZINE – 1st posting
4. CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: VT COVID-19 RESEARCH ACCELERATOR – 1st posting
5. GRADUATE CERTIFICATE: COLLABORATIVE COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP – 2nd posting
6. GRADUATE CERTIFICATE: PROBLEM SOLVING FOR LEADING CHANGE – 2nd posting
7. FL-AGEP SEEKS ACADEMIC WOMEN OF COLOR TO BECOME FL-AGEP SCHOLARS – 2nd posting
Jobs:
8. VIRGINIA TECH COMPETITIVE CHEER CLUB SEEKS COACH – 1st posting
9. VIRGINIA TECH CREW TEAM SEEKS COACH – 1st posting
10. GSA GA POSITION FOR 2021-22 ACADEMIC YEAR- 2nd posting
11. RUSSIAN FLAGSHIP PROGRAM SEEKS TUTORS FOR FALL 2021 – 2nd posting
12. PEACE CORPS CAMPUS RECRUITER GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP – 3rd posting
Volunteers and research participants sought:
13. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR BEHAVIORAL STUDIES ON COLLABORATIVE ONLINE CONTENT AUTHORING – 2nd posting
14. DIVISION OF IT SEEKS PARTICIPANTS FOR USER STUDY – 2nd posting
Upcoming Events: none at this time
0. Ongoing Services – updated 6/1/21
· 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 (Students must pay the summer health fee or daily use fee which can be reimbursed through Aetna. Students must be in Virginia)
· WRITING CENTER SERVICES: Schedule an appointment at https://vt.mywconline.com/
· GRADUATE OMBUDSPERSON: contact for appointment at gradstudentombud@vt.edu, 540-231-9573
1. GLC CAFÉ
Thursday, June 10, 3:30-5:00pm, GLC Lobby
The GLC Café is back in-person! Celebrate summer’s arrival with cucumber sandwiches, as well as the usual coffee and tea. If you have questions or concerns about this event, email Monika Gibson at gibsonm@vt.edu.
2. FREE INDIVIDUAL VIRTUAL NUTRITION COUNSELING MEETINGS – SIGN UP TODAY! – 1st posting
Seeking nutrition guidance? Are you interested in learning how to making food choices that support a healthy lifestyle? Maybe you need help with skills for shopping and cooking to help you reach you wellness goals. If you have any of these concerns or others, graduate student nutrition counselors are here to help. The Human Nutrition, Foods and Exercise Department at Virginia Tech provides FREE one-on-one nutrition counseling services via Zoomto any interested students, faculty, or staff. Just go to https://www.hnfe.vt.edu/nutrition_counseling.html and sign up today!
3. SUBMISSIONS NEEDED FOR ROOTS AND RESETTLEMENT MAGAZINE – 1st posting
The Center for Refugee, Migrant and Displacement Studies extended the deadline for submission of poems, songs, visual art, flash fiction, creative non-fiction, and scholarly statements to be featured in a mixed media collection. The Roots and Resettlement magazine (see volume one here ) is an interdisciplinary collection about displacement, resettlement, place, and belonging. One notable submission will receive a cash prize of $500. The fall publication will be featured at the launch of the new Center for Refugee, Migrant, and Displacement Studies at Virginia Tech. Email Submission to Zuleka Woods at rdauda@vt.edu (subject line “Roots & Resettlement Submission”) by June 30, 2021.
4. CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: VT COVID-19 RESEARCH ACCELERATOR – 1st posting
Applications are now being accepted for the VT Covid-19 Research Accelerator (sponsored by ISCE, the Policy Destination Area, CLAHS, and University Libraries), to take place July 12-16. This free event will provide dedicated time, space, and specialized support for researchers or teams to network and rapidly move their projects forward on this timely issue. Applications are open now through June 13th for faculty and graduate students at any phase of the research process. See the full call for applications, apply here, or contact Nathaniel Porter for more information.
5. GRADUATE CERTIFICATE: COLLABORATIVE COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP – 2nd posting
Are you looking to amplify your leadership effectiveness through related coursework? The Collaborative Community Leadership graduate certificate program prepares participants with the educational background necessary to lead in a diverse and multi-cultural environment. Learn more by visiting https://www.alce.vt.edu/student-info/graduate/commleader.html
6. GRADUATE CERTIFICATE: PROBLEM SOLVING FOR LEADING CHANGE – 2nd posting
We are witnessing change happening faster than ever before. Leaders today not only need to facilitate change, but also recognize we each prefer change in our own style, either being more adaptive or more innovative. The purpose of this certificate is to examine how one’s problem-solving style may influence how one individually solves problems, works in a team, and engages as an agent of change in society. Learn more by visiting https://www.alce.vt.edu/student-info/graduate/leadchange.html
7. FL-AGEP SEEKS ACADEMIC WOMEN OF COLOR TO BECOME FL-AGEP SCHOLARS – 2nd posting
The Florida AGEP Pathways Alliance (FLAGEP), an NSF-sponsored alliance model, is recruiting academic women of color (WOC) to become FL-AGEP scholars. Prospective scholars should be doctoral students (at the prospectus and pre-defense stages), post-doctoral scholars, and early career faculty (pre-tenure). The benefits include: (1) being mentored by a senior scholar in your research area, (2) participating in a 1-week intensive research bootcamp (RBC), (3) receiving a 1-year subscription to the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity (NCFDD), and (4) engaging in longitudinal faculty development activities (e.g., invited research talks, teaching apprentices). The objective of the model includes supporting the persistence, recruitment, retention, and promotion of WOC faculty in STEM, or those who intend to become faculty. The scholar model was originally based in Florida but has now gone virtual; therefore, participants are being sought nationally. Please disregard the Florida resident requirement. Second, applications are currently being accepted for the next RBCs from June 6-11, 2021 and July 11-16, 2021. Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis, please disregard the dates in the call for applications. Apply here: https://webforms.fiu.edu/view.php?id=2458011
8. VIRGINIA TECH COMPETITIVE CHEER CLUB SEEKS COACH – 1st posting
Virginia Tech Competitive Club Cheer is actively seeking someone to fill our coaching position. We are looking for someone with cheerleading experience, either cheering for/coaching at an Allstar gym or cheering in college and coaching experience or experience working with students. Someone who is passionate and knowledgeable about cheerleading and over the age of 25, who is also NCA certified or willing to become NCA certified. We practice 2-3 times a week and will need someone who can accompany us to College Nationals in Daytona Beach, Florida during the spring semester. We will be conducting zoom interviews, please contact our President Moorea Patcha for more details and to set up an interview time. mooreapatcha1120@vt.edu
9. VIRGINIA TECH CREW TEAM SEEKS COACH – 1st posting
The Virginia Tech Crew Team is seeking enthusiastic, dedicated coaches of any level (novice or varsity) to join its staff for the fall 2021 season. The VT Crew Team is a student organization based in Blacksburg, VA that has been operating for 26 years. After great recent success this spring and the promise for future excellence next year, VT Crew is looking for coaches to expand its rapidly growing program. Rowers at VT have experience ranging from novice to 8+ years. Responsibilities include planning and executing an effective training regimen in order to prepare rowers for a competitive racing season and collaborating with student executives to help ensure a well-run program. This program has a great tradition of creating a culture of hard work and dedication among the team. The team is looking to add someone who will strengthen the team in every aspect. The VT Crew Team will provide coaches pay, a travel stipend for regattas, and the opportunity to attend US Rowing coaching clinics. If interested, please reach out to Ryan Anderson at 302-519-6514 or rand101299@vt.edu. I would love to speak with you about this opportunity!
10. GSA GA POSITION FOR 2021-22 ACADEMIC YEAR- 2nd posting
The Graduate School is looking for a full-time graduate student to support the operation and initiatives of the Graduate Student Assembly (GSA) during the 2021-22 academic year. This FT 9-month GA position begins in Aug; some summer wage hours are available. Primary duties include providing administrative and logistical support for GSA operations, assisting with small- and large-scale event planning and execution, and assisting GSA leaders with tasks related to their positions. Required qualifications: ability to work well independently and as a member of a team; strong oral and written communication skills; ability to manage multiple and ongoing tasks; proficiency with MS Office and Google Office Suites; ability to work Thursday evenings as well as some additional nights and weekends as needed and candidate’s schedule allows; ability to deal with ambiguity and change. Apply online by June 11. Email questions to gibsonm@vt.edu.
11. RUSSIAN FLAGSHIP PROGRAM SEEKS TUTORS FOR FALL 2021 – 2nd posting
The Russian Flagship Program is looking to hire three graduate students as tutors for our Flagship students. The tutors must be fluent in Russian and have previous tutoring experience. This is an hourly position that starts at $25.00/hour and goes up depending on your experience. If you are interested please contact Eni Ramaj at eramaj@vt.edu.
12. PEACE CORPS CAMPUS RECRUITER GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP – 3rd posting
The Center for International Research, Education, and Development (CIRED) at VT is searching for a graduate student who is a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer to serve as the part-time Campus Peace Corps Recruiter (20 hours/week). The recruiter will be the main point of contact for people interested in joining the Peace Corps. Subject to the availability of funding, position will begin August 2021 and run through Spring Semester 2022. The successful candidate will receive graduate school tuition remission and a stipend. The closing date is Friday June 11 or until filled. For application information go to: https://cired.vt.edu/About/job-opportunities.html
13. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR BEHAVIORAL STUDIES ON COLLABORATIVE ONLINE CONTENT AUTHORING – 2nd posting
The Echo Lab at Virginia Tech is seeking individuals to participate in a collaborative writing (e.g., academic papers, project reports) study through which we aim to investigate the communication occurring between collaborators. We are seeking participants who: are 18 years and older, can fill out a survey in English, uses online services, has written collaboratively with others and can participate in the study across multiple sessions. Depending on the role assigned to you by the researchers, your duration of participation and compensation will change. For one role, duration will be up to 240 minutes total: this includes a pre-survey, writing up two essay drafts, finalizing two essays, and filling out surveys after finalizing each essay. Participants in this role will be compensated with an electronic gift card of $50 after participating in the full study, and will have an opportunity to be paid a bonus of $100 if their essay is chosen as the winning essay. For another role, duration will be up to 140 minutes total: this includes a pre-survey, collaborating on two essays, and filling out surveys after collaborating on each essay. Participants in this role will be compensated with an electronic gift card of $20 after participating in the full study, and will have an opportunity to be paid a bonus of $50 if their essay is chosen as the winning essay. Both participants will fill out a pre-study survey as well as complete surveys after each collaboration, and a pair of collaborators will have a chance of winning a bonus ($50 or $100 for each collaborator depending on the role assigned by the researcher) if the collaborated essay is selected as the winning essay. To participate in the study, please contact the researcher, Amber Aftab by email (amber19@vt.edu).
14. DIVISION OF IT SEEKS PARTICIPANTS FOR USER STUDY AND EARN $5 GIFT CARD – 2nd posting
The Division of Information Technology invites you to participate in a user study and earn a $5 gift card. When you volunteer to participate in our persona study, you will help us better understand needs and expectations of our users. The information you will provide will help inform decisions about improving your technology experience at Virginia Tech. If you are interested, learn how you can participate in our study at https://it.vt.edu/projects/ux-community/user_personas.html