This Week’s Events:
Ongoing Services – updated 6/1/21
1. COMPASSION TURNED INWARD: ANTIDOTE FOR STRESS AND ANXIETY
2. GRADUATE STUDENT ICE CREAM SOCIAL
3. GLC CAFÉ
4. NEW RIVER VALLEY SCIENCE ON TAP
Administrative Announcements:
5. COVID RESEARCH ACCELERATOR- SPACES STILL AVAILABLE! – 1st posting
6. FREE INDIVIDUAL VIRTUAL NUTRITION COUNSELING MEETINGS – SIGN UP TODAY! – 3rd posting
7. SUBMISSIONS NEEDED FOR ROOTS AND RESETTLEMENT MAGAZINE – 3rd posting
Jobs:
8. PEACE CORPS CAMPUS RECRUITER GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP – NEW DEADLINE – 2nd posting
9. VIRGINIA TECH COMPETITIVE CHEER CLUB SEEKS COACH – 3rd posting
10. VIRGINIA TECH CREW TEAM SEEKS COACH – 3rd posting
Volunteers and research participants sought:
11. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR EXOSKELETON USE AND BALANCE RECOVERY STUDY – 1st posting
12. VOLUNTEER WITH THE VIRGINIA SCIENTIST-COMMUNITY INTERFACE – 2nd posting
13. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR VR HAPTIC GLOVE STUDIES – 2nd posting
14. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR YOGA 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. COMPASSION TURNED INWARD: ANTIDOTE FOR STRESS AND ANXIETY
Tuesday, June 22, 6-7pm, Zoom
Are you stressed and anxious? We will learn how to 1) Forgive and accept what we consider to be imperfections and failings; 2) Be a healing presence for ourselves when we are suffering; 3) Develop a loving relationship with ourselves. Attend this workshop led by Dr. Bishal Karna (Nazareth College, Rochester, NY) and hosted by Synergy: Interfaith Collective at Virginia Tech in partnership with VT Interfaith Program. Please RSVP at dos.vt.edu/compassioninward
2. GRADUATE STUDENT ICE CREAM SOCIAL
Wednesday, June 23, 2-3pm, Graduate School Lobby/Lawn
Take a break from the heat and join fellow graduate students for ice cream. We will have individually wrapped popsicles and ice cream bars as well as a few games on the Graduate School Lawn! Please let us know you plan to attend here: https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6yevTy5S3Pr5oIm
3. GLC CAFÉ
Thursday, June 24, 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.
4. NEW RIVER VALLEY SCIENCE ON TAP
Thursday, June 24, 5:30pm, Zoom
“Oxygen: Stories of Fire, Beer, and GuilIotine” It is hard to overstate the importance of oxygen on Earth; without it, we simply would not exist. In this interactive talk, graduate student Abby Lewis will demonstrate how researchers first learned about this critical element, highlighting a scientific process that was inextricably tied to the social and political climate of the time. A Ph.D. candidate in biological sciences at Virginia Tech, Lewis’s research focuses on how oxygen in lakes is changing in response to climate change and nutrient pollution, and how changes in oxygen may have important implications for the role of lakes in the global carbon cycle. This event is open to the public free of charge. Register at https://bit.ly/35tJVL1.
5. COVID RESEARCH ACCELERATOR- SPACES STILL AVAILABLE! – 1st posting
We are still accepting applications for the VT Covid-19 Research Accelerator July 12-16, in Newman Library and on Zoom. This free event will provide dedicated time, space, coffee, snacks, and specialized research support. It’s a great way for grad students, faculty and research teams to network and rapidly move their projects forward on this timely issue. Visit the call for applications for more information, apply here, or contact Nathaniel Porter for more information.
6. FREE INDIVIDUAL VIRTUAL NUTRITION COUNSELING MEETINGS – SIGN UP TODAY! – 3rdposting
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!
7. SUBMISSIONS NEEDED FOR ROOTS AND RESETTLEMENT MAGAZINE – 3rd 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 & ResettlementSubmission”) by June 30, 2021.
8. PEACE CORPS CAMPUS RECRUITER GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP – NEW DEADLINE – 2nd 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 July 2 or until filled. For application information go to: https://cired.vt.edu/About/job-opportunities.html
9. VIRGINIA TECH COMPETITIVE CHEER CLUB SEEKS COACH – 3rd 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
10. VIRGINIA TECH CREW TEAM SEEKS COACH – 3rd 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!
11. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR EXOSKELETON USE AND BALANCE RECOVERY STUDY – 1st posting
Participants are needed for a research study (IRB# 21-329) about balance recovery with and without wearing an exoskeleton. Must be 18-45 years old with no recent or prior musculoskeletal disorders/injuries and no pregnancy (only for women). Will be asked to 1) perform a brief strength test, 2) perform balance recovery using a single step following a loss of balance, and 3) complete several questionnaires. This study includes 1 session lasting ~3 hours. The compensation rate is $10/hour. If interested, email Jangho Park at jhparkvt@vt.edu.
12. VOLUNTEER WITH THE VIRGINIA SCIENTIST-COMMUNITY INTERFACE – 2nd posting
Are you interested in policy, science, or environmental engineering? Want to help protect a local endangered fish? We are a group of grad students helping local environmental advocates champion the preservation of the candy darter, a small colorful fish found in the streams of West Virginia and Virginia that was placed on the endangered species list at the end of 2018. Get involved by emailing ivandiest@vt.edu or coming to our next meeting! We meet every Monday at 2:30pm ET over Zoom: https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/87091944362 Find out more about the Virginia Scientist-Community Interface on our website: https://virginiasci.org/
13. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR VR HAPTIC GLOVE STUDIES – 2nd posting
The Mind Music Machine Lab at Virginia Tech is seeking individuals to participate in a VR Haptic Glove Studies which investigate the effects of haptic glove on the sense of presence, engagement and usability the users. Participants will be asked to fill out the survey to evaluate the usability, presence, and engagement. Participants will play a VR game with three different input devices – Oculus Quest 2 Controller, bare hands, and VR Haptic Glove we devised. The experiment will take around 30 – 45 minutes and participants will be compensated with $10. Location is CRC Knowledge Work II, Computer Science Department, VT, 2202 Kraft Dr SW, Blacksburg, VA 24060. To participate in the study, please contact the researcher, Hye Sung by email (mhss5458@vt.edu).
14. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR YOGA STUDY – 2nd posting
Participants are needed for a study on how yoga may meet physical activity guidelines. Research study conducted by Virginia Tech (#21-325). Eligible Participants: 65+ yrs old, No contraindications to physical activity; comprehension of English; Able to travel to Blacksburg, VA at In Balance Yoga Studio. Study will include heart rate monitoring and accelerometers (wearable devices that track physical movement) used during a yoga class. Time commitment: ~5 hrs spread over a 2 week time period. For more information, please contact: Anna Dysart –adysart@vt.edu