This Week’s Events:
0. Ongoing Services – updated 8/23/21
1. INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH DATA MANAGEMENT
2. GETTING STARTED WITH ZOTERO
3. WELCOME RECEPTION FOR NEW WOMEN COLLEAGUES
4. OPTIONAL PRACTICAL TRAINING (0PT) WORKSHOP
5. GLC CAFÉ
6. BEAT STRESS WITH A FREE GUIDED MEDITATION
7. CRANWELL INTERNATIONAL CENTER OPEN HOUSE
8. INTRODUCTION TO SCHOLARLY PUBLISHING
9. CAREER FAIR SUCCESS
10. GRAD STUDENT HAPPINESS GROUP
11. WHAT HAVE I GOTTEN MYSELF INTO
12. WEEKLY GRAD STUDENT SOCIAL AT BSC
13. APIDA WELCOME TO/BACK EVENT
Administrative Announcements:
14. GRADUATE HONOR SYSTEM RECRUITING GRADUATE STUDENT PANELISTS – 2nd posting
15. APPLICATIONS FOR GRADUATE STUDENT AMBASSADOR PROGRAM (GSAP) NOW OPEN – 2nd posting
16. GTA GUIDE CREATED BY GRADUATE STUDENTS AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD – 2nd posting
17. VIRGINIA TECH GRADUATE ACADEMY FOR TEACHING EXCELLENCE (GrATE) SEEKING APPLICATIONS – 3rd posting
Jobs:
18. PEACE CORPS CAMPUS RECRUITER GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP- 1st posting
Volunteers and research participants sought:
19. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A RESEARCH STUDY ON THE REUSE OF FURNITURE – 1st posting
20. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR RESEARCH ON HARD CIDER – 1st posting
21. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR BEHAVIORAL STUDY ON COLLABORATIVE ONLINE CONTENT AUTHORING – 2nd posting
22. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR VIRTUAL REALITY STORYTELLING STUDY – 2nd posting
23. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR RESEARCH STUDY ABOUT WEARABLE BACK EXOSKELETONS – 3rd posting
Upcoming Events:
24. ACEC LEARNING LUNCH SERIES – September 13
25. EVIDENCE SYNTHESIS REVIEWS 101 – September 13
26. GETTING STARTED WITH MENDELEY – September 14
27. FREE GRADUATE STUDENT YOGA CLASS – September 15
28. BANDALOOP WORKSHOP IN VERTICAL DANCE – REGISTER NOW! – September 16
29. WOMEN AND GENDER IN INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT (WGD) VIRTUAL DISCUSSION SERIES – September 16
30. INTRODUCTION TO ONLINE SCHOLARLY PRESENCE – September 16
31. DIVERSITY STATEMENT WRITING WORKSHOPS – September 20
32. GETTING STARTED WITH ENDNOTE – September 20
33. FEDERAL JOB SEARCH PANEL: SECURITY CLEARANCES – September 21
34. USING CITATION MANAGERS TO ENHANCE YOUR RESEARCH WORKFLOW – September 22
35. H-1B (WORK VISA) AND PERMANENT RESIDENCY WORKSHOP – September 23
0. Ongoing Services – updated 8/23/21
- GRADUATE SCHOOL: In person drop-off or pick-up of documents and materials M-F 9:00-4:00pm, 120 GLC. Request one-on-one assistantship or academic advising by using our online request form to set-up a Zoom session. Graduate Life Center meeting rooms and lobby are still closed for repair.
- CAREER ADVISING: schedule virtual career advising appointment via https://career.vt.edu/job-search/Handshake.html ; Drop-in advising every Wednesday, 2-5pm – starting September 8 in the Graduate School. (No career advising in the GLC on September 29).
- 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. INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH DATA MANAGEMENT
Tuesday, September 7, 3:30-4:30pm, Zoom
You’re about to collect or already have data for your research project…now what? How do you manage it? What do you name the files? How do you share it? Learn the answers to all of these questions and more in this workshop, which will present an introduction to research data management. Registration is required. Learn more here: https://calendar.lib.vt.edu/event/8099980
2. GETTING STARTED WITH ZOTERO
Wednesday, September 8, 4-5:15pm, Zoom
Zotero is a free, easy-to-use citation manager that can help researchers save time and frustration. In this interactive workshop, you will learn the basics of Zotero, including adding references to your library, organizing your library, and using Zotero to cite references within a document (both Word and Google Docs). Information on how to download the software is available at guides.lib.vt.edu/citationmanagers/Zotero. Registration for this workshop is required. Learn more here: https://calendar.lib.vt.edu/event/8099987
3. WELCOME RECEPTION FOR NEW WOMEN COLLEAGUES
Wednesday, September 8, 4-6pm, Inn at Virginia Tech
This program is a tradition and an informal opportunity for new women faculty, staff and graduate students at VT to gather as a community, to forge connections and networks, and to share resource information, and more. Sponsored by the Women’s Center, Advance VT, Graduate School, Women’s and Gender Studies Program, and VT Women’s Alliance and Caucus. Register here: https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_067M49tVkbTmI6i
4. OPTIONAL PRACTICAL TRAINING (0PT) WOKSHOP
Wednesday, September 8, 5pm, Zoom
The Cranwell International Center is presenting a special virtual OPT workshop. USCIS is making a special exception for the fall 2021 semester for F-1 students to apply earlier. Students graduating in Fall 2021, may apply for OPT up to 120 days before their December program end date. Registration is required. For more information on registering, please visit: Events and Workshops | Cranwell International Center | Virginia Tech (vt.edu).
5. GLC CAFÉ
Wednesday, September 8 and Thursday, September 9, 3:30-5pm, Grad School Lobby
Enjoy free coffee, tea, and cookies and socialize with your fellow graduate students. Bring your own mug if you can. Occurs every Thursday and the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month.
6. BEAT STRESS WITH A FREE GUIDED MEDITATION
Wednesday, September 8, 6pm, Zoom
Come release stress and experience some inner peace with a free weekly guided meditation. These meditation sessions, led by trained and experienced facilitators, are an effortless way to relax and take a break from this constant worrying mind of ours.
Register here to receive a meeting invite: https://forms.gle/shHyxTJY7G9usqfM6
7. CRANWELL INTERNATIONAL CENTER OPEN HOUSE
Thursday, September 9, 1-5pm, Harper Hall Lawn
Join us on the lawn outside Harper Hall for international refreshments and lawn games–including badminton, Bocce ball, giant Jenga, and giant Yahtzee. You’ll also have a chance to meet the Cranwell International Center team and learn about our fall programs and events. All Virginia Tech international students and community members are welcome! Please contact Dr. Pamela Serota (pamelas@vt.edu) with questions.
8. INTRODUCTION TO SCHOLARLY PUBLISHING
Thursday, September 9, 3:30-4:45pm, Zoom
This introductory workshop will take you step-by-step through the scholarly pre-publishing process to help you identify “predatory journals,” understand author rights, find journal copyright policies, negotiate your rights during submission and acceptance, understand the different Open Access (OA) types, learn how OA benefits you, find high quality journals in your field (OA or subscription), and potentially secure funding when publishing in an OA journal. Registration is required. Learn more here: https://calendar.lib.vt.edu/event/8100008
9. CAREER FAIR SUCCESS
Thursday, September 9, 4-5pm, Zoom
Graduate students preparing for the upcoming Fall career fairs are encouraged to attend this virtual workshop! Learn how to prepare for success, what to expect in a virtual versus in-person fair, and how to follow up with employers. We’ll also cover resources, services, & tools available to students in their career and professional development throughout their graduate education. Register here: https://vt.joinhandshake.com/events/825287/share_preview
10. GRAD STUDENT HAPPINESS GROUP
Fridays, September 10-October 15, 11:30am-12:30pm, Venture Out Center Conference Room
Join Rec Sports for a 6-week Happiness Group just for graduate students. Learn the science behind behaviors that drive happiness and to practice these behaviors with the small group. Each participant will receive a copy of the How of Happiness by Sonja Lyubomirsky. This course will run from Sept 10 through Oct 15. This groups will meet in the conference room in the new Venture Out Center on Beamer Way. Classes are FREE! Register here.
11. WHAT HAVE I GOTTEN MYSELF INTO
Friday, September 10, 12-1:30pm, Location TBA
If you’re a new graduate student who has asked yourself this question, the Graduate School wants you to know that you are not alone! Meet new and returning fellow graduate students to talk about this exciting—and often overwhelming—life adventure. Please complete the following survey so we will know how many to expect and what topics you’d like to discuss. We are not sure at this point if this session will be in-person or via Zoom. https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_b30sb3LDgLMiNOC
12. WEEKLY GRAD STUDENT SOCIAL AT BSC
Every Friday, 2:30-3:30pm, 104 Faculty Street Blacksburg
The Bradley Study Center is hosting this weekly Grad Student Social Hour on Fridays. Come have coffee, enjoy a dessert, and meet some fellow Christian grad students in the VT community. The BSC is a Christian study center at Virginia Tech which exists to cultivate a thoughtful exploration of the Christian faith at VT. Questions should be directed to James Depret-Guillaume at james@bradleystudycenter.org
13. APIDA WELCOME TO/BACK EVENT
Friday, September 10, 5-7pm, GLC Lawn
The Asian Cultural Engagement Center is hosting this fun-filled evening with food, games, kites and face-painting. Please register in advance. In case of rain, the event will be held in ACEC Room 140, Squires Student Center. Register here: rb.gy/6y0mfi
14. GRADUATE HONOR SYSTEM RECRUITING GRADUATE STUDENT PANELISTS – 2nd posting
The Graduate Honor System is recruiting graduate students to serve as panelists who review the evidence and determine the outcome of GHS cases. To be eligible, you need to be a graduate student in good academic standing. All graduate students are eligible regardless of how long they have been at Virginia Tech. The overall time commitment is 3-4 hours a semester based on the number of cases and panelist availability. If you are interested in serving as a student panelist, please contact the GHS Chair, Kayla Alward (ghs@vt.edu) to set up a brief meeting to discuss the role. Once the meeting is complete, you will be added to the GHS email list and are free to volunteer to serve on any panel based on your availability.
15. APPLICATIONS FOR GRADUATE STUDENT AMBASSADOR PROGRAM (GSAP) NOW OPEN – 2nd posting
The Graduate Student Ambassador (GSAP) Program is an opportunity for graduate students to work in partnership with the Support Hub of Inclusive Practices (SHIP), to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion events as well as assist within the recruitment and retention of various underrepresented and minoritized groups. Appointments are for one academic year (approx.20 hr/yr) and provide exclusive opportunities for training, professional development, and engagement with university stakeholders. To apply, please visit: https://forms.gle/Nu2jb8YFkgrjwd3s9 Questions? Contact Shania Clinedinst @ ordi@vt.edu.
16. GTA GUIDE CREATED BY GRADUATE STUDENTS AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD – 2nd posting
The Graduate Engineering Mechanics Society (GEMS) and associates from VTGrATE and MEGSC are proud to present the GTA Guide: a guide written by graduate students for graduate students. It was written to complement the official training GTAs receive at Virginia Tech. It contains advice on balancing your work and life as a GTA, grading assignments quickly and effectively, holding good office hours, and potentially using your GTA position to start a career in teaching. It additionally starts with a table of quick references for resources useful to TAs and graduate students at Virginia Tech. The document can be viewed and downloaded at: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DSYjBxVh8CoLBgd57MRx_6rJxatykkNXGes0CB7K99U/edit?usp=sharing If you have any questions or feedback regarding the guide, feel free to email Justin Dubik at jrdubik@vt.edu.
17. VIRGINIA TECH GRADUATE ACADEMY FOR TEACHING EXCELLENCE (GrATE) SEEKING APPLICATIONS – 3rd posting
Graduate students are invited to become members of GrATE and advance within the peer-mentoring program focused on best practices in teaching and learning. The application deadline is September 20, 221, at midnight. Visit vtgrate.org for info and to submit your application. http://vtgrate.org/membership/application-and-review/ You can also follow us on Twitter @VT_GrATE and Facebook at Graduate Academy of Teaching Excellence @VTGrATE.
18. PEACE CORPS CAMPUS RECRUITER GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP- 1st 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 Peace Corps. The position will run through Spring Semester 2022 with the possibility of working through Summer Semester 2022. The successful candidate will receive graduate school tuition remission and a stipend. For further information go to: https://cired.vt.edu/About/job-opportunities.html. Applicants should send a cover letter and CV to larryjv@vt.edu with the subject heading “Peace Corps Recruiter application”.
19. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A RESEARCH STUDY ON THE REUSE OF FURNITURE – 1st posting
The research is aimed at understanding the practices of local reuse of furniture and the role played by local online platforms in enabling reuse, so that functional products are not disposed of in the landfill. Participants must be students who are 18 years or older. Participants will be asked to complete an online survey that will take 8-10 minutes. On completion of the survey, participants can enter the draw to receive one of the ten $20 gift certificates from Downtown Blacksburg (the approximate odds of being selected are 1 in 20). The survey can be accessed here, or visit tiny.one/reuse-study. For more information, please email: Viverjita Umashankar viverjita@vt.edu (IRB #21-232)
20. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR RESEARCH ON HARD CIDER – 1st posting
The Sensory Evaluation Laboratory at Virginia Tech seeks panelists to smell and taste hard ciders (IRB 19-1067). To participate in this study, you must be 21 years or older and be vaccinated against COVID-19. This study has multiple sessions over several weeks. The purpose is to identify desirable (or undesirable) sensory attributes for Virginia hard apple cider and relate sensory components to consumer liking. This is a research study, and results may be published. When you participate in a sensory panel, you will receive snacks as a token of our appreciation after each session. Participation is voluntary and will not affect your relationship with Virginia Tech or VT SEL. This study takes place in the HABB1 Building, Rm 205 (Corner of Duck Pond Drive and Washington Street). Parking passes are available upon request. Sign-up for the study using the following link: https://vt.compusensecloud.com/edu/login.aspx?p=vtu&lang=5. For more information, contact Elizabeth Cole (foodsensory@vt.edu).
21. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR BEHAVIORAL STUDY 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, have 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, the duration is up to 240 minutes total: this includes a pre-survey, writing 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 fill out this form.
22. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR VIRTUAL REALITY STORYTELLING STUDY – 2nd posting
The 3D Interaction (3DI) research group at Virginia Tech is seeking participants for a user study on learning immunology through interactive storytelling in immersive virtual reality (VR). In the main study session, participants will first play a storytelling-based VR learning app in an Oculus Quest 2 VR headset for 20-30 minutes, and then complete several questionnaires and answer a few interview questions to give feedback on their VR learning experience. To assess their understanding of the immunology concepts embedded in the VR learning app, participants will be asked to take three short quizzes (multiple-choices) before, right after, and one week after the main study session. The total estimated study time is about 90 minutes. The main study session will be conducted at a research lab in Moss Art Center. Participants will be compensated $20 after completing all activities in the study. The study has been approved by Virginia Tech IRB (IRB# 20-781). For more information please contact Lei Zhang (leiz@vt.edu).
23. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR RESEARCH STUDY ABOUT WEARABLE BACK EXOSKELETONS – 3rd posting
The Occupational Ergonomics & Biomechanics Labs at Virginia Tech is evaluating trunk support exoskeletons for construction. Eligible participants must be age 18-55 years and have no current/recent history of musculoskeletal disorders that limit daily activities. Back support exoskeletons (BSEs) are an emerging technology that has the potential to prevent injuries among construction workers. However, more research is needed to understand the usability of BSE in the construction industry, to promote BSEs as an ergonomic intervention in the field. In this study, you will be asked series of tasks such as donning and doffing exoskeletons, squatting, and shoveling. We will record some performance metrics and photographs/video (with your permission) during the session which will last for approximately 3 hours. If interested, please contact Aanu Ojelade at aanu@vt.edu. The study has been approved by Virginia Tech IRB (IRB# 21-435).
24. ACEC LEARNING LUNCH SERIES
Monday, September 13, 12-1pm, ACEC Room 140, Squires Student Center/ZoomAs part of ‘The Learning Lunch Series’, the ACEC (Asian Cultural Engagement Center) would like to present Dr. Jim Tokuhisa, a faculty member in Biological Sciences at Virginia Tech. He teaches a three-credit intermediate-level course in cell biology and co-ordinates a six-credit laboratory course in biochemistry. Register here: rb.gy/preely
25. EVIDENCE SYNTHESIS REVIEWS 101
Monday, September 13, 2-3:30pm, Online
Evidence synthesis (ES) reviews are comprehensive, rigorous reviews of information and often serve as the foundation of evidence-based decision making. ES review approaches include systematic, rapid, restricted, and scoping reviews. By the end of this 1.5 hour session, you’ll be able to describe the different types of evidence synthesis reviews, describe the general steps required in an evidence synthesis review, be familiar with guidelines and tools, and consider whether these approaches are appropriate for your research goals and / or question(s). Learn more here: https://profdev.tlos.vt.edu/browse/researchdiscovery/courses/lib30-091321 Sponsored by University Libraries.
26. GETTING STARTED WITH MENDELEY
Tuesday, September 14, 3:30-4:45pm, ZoomMendeley is a free, easy-to-use citation manager that can help researchers save time and frustration. In this interactive workshop, you will learn the basics of Mendeley, including adding references to your library, organizing your library, and using Mendeley to cite references within a document. Information on how to download the software is available at guides.lib.vt.edu/citationmanagers/Mendeley. Register for this workshop here: https://calendar.lib.vt.edu/event/8099989
27. FREE GRADUATE STUDENT YOGA CLASS
Wednesday, September 15, 7:15pm, InBalance Yoga, Blacksburg and Virtually
InBalance Yoga in Blacksburg is offering a Free or by Donation Yoga class for the graduate student community both in-person at their studio (1512 N. Main St.) and virtually. Come and enjoy some beginner-friendly yoga to unwind and learn more about the courses offered by InBalance. To register the students can create an account here: https://www.inbalanceyogastudio.com/new-students/ And then sign-in through the website here:https://www.inbalanceyogastudio.com/schedule/ For those attending virtually, the zoom link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81731274383. The passcode is 1030.
28. BANDALOOP WORKSHOP IN VERTICAL DANCE – REGISTER NOW!
Thursday, September 16, 10am-1pm, Moss Arts Center Loading Dock
moss Arts Center is sponsoring this dance workshop with BANDALOOP. Open to intermediate to advance dancers. Participants will experience BANDALOOP’s unique approach to dancing in harnesses along vertical surfaces. Note: students will be raised no higher than 7-10 feet off of the ground. Safety mats will be installed. Limited spots available. To reserve your spot, email Jon Catherwood-Ginn at joncg@vt.edu. Observers are welcome to attend as well.
29. WOMEN AND GENDER IN INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT (WGD) VIRTUAL DISCUSSION SERIES
Thursday, September 16, 2-3pm, Zoom
Dr. Elisa Cárdenas is a Research Specialist in the University of Missouri. She is going to talk about “Gender and Decision-Making: Quinoa Production among Indigenous Women in Rural Ecuador”. Interested participants need to register through this link below: https://bit.ly/3zHQyH5 To know more about the event please visit CIRED’s WGD Webpage:https://bit.ly/3n189Gy
30. INTRODUCTION TO ONLINE SCHOLARLY PRESENCE
Thursday, September 16, 3:30-4:45pm, ZoomLinkedIn, ORCID, ResearcherID, ResearchGate, Google Scholar Profile…how do you choose which sites you should create professional and scholarly profiles for? This interactive workshop will provide an introduction to creating an online scholarly presence. Learn how to create and maintain your unique author identifier to ensure you get credit for your work, link your profiles together for ease of use, and track research impact metrics and online engagement of your research. Register here: https://calendar.lib.vt.edu/event/8102037
31. DIVERSITY STATEMENT WRITING WORKSHOPS
Monday, September 20 and Monday, October 18, 12-1:30pm, Zoom
What does diversity mean to you and how will you incorporate diversity into your work? During this two-part, interactive workshop, you will think about the importance of diversity, write a draft diversity statement, and provide feedback on a peer’s diversity statement. By the end of this series, you will have a completed statement for your portfolio or resume. You will also hear about services offered to graduate students from the VT Writing Center. Please register by Wednesday, September 15th at noon. You need to attend both workshops. We have space for 20 students, so please register soon! Hosted by the Graduate School’s Office of Recruitment, Diversity, and Inclusion, and the Graduate and Professional Student Senate.
32. GETTING STARTED WITH ENDNOTE
Monday, September 20, 4-5:15pm, Zoom
EndNote is one of the most powerful citation managers available today. In this interactive workshop, you will learn the basics of EndNote, including adding references to your library, organizing your library, and using EndNote to cite references within a document. More information and a link to download the software is available at guides.lib.vt.edu/citationmanagers/EndNote. Register for this workshop here: https://calendar.lib.vt.edu/event/8099998
33. FEDERAL JOB SEARCH PANEL: SECURITY CLEARANCES
Tuesday, September 21, 6-7pm, Zoom
Join Career and Professional Development and representatives from both federal agencies and private sector employers for an alumni panel discussing the security clearance process and what you can do now to prepare for a future security clearance. Register here: https://vt.joinhandshake.com/events/822048/share_preview If you have questions, contact Alyssa Rametta at alyssarametta@vt.edu.
34. USING CITATION MANAGERS TO ENHANCE YOUR RESEARCH WORKFLOW
Wednesday, September 22, 2:30-3:45pm, Zoom
Citation managers like EndNote, Mendeley, and Zotero are powerful tools that can help you save, organize, and cite your references. Their use can also help improve your workflow and make the research process easier and less stressful. This session will focus on ways to incorporate citation managers into your workflow. By the end of the session, you’ll be able to: integrate citation managers into your existing workflow, identify personal best practices for using citation managers and use advanced features of the citation manager of your choice to streamline your research workflow. Register for this workshop here: https://calendar.lib.vt.edu/event/8100001
35. H-1B (WORK VISA) AND PERMANENT RESIDENCY WORKSHOP
Thursday, September 23, 5:00-6:30pm, Zoom
Learn about H-1B work visa and employment-based permanent residency options at this workshop presented by immigration attorneys. Registration is required. For more information on registering, please visit: Events and Workshops | Cranwell International Center | Virginia Tech (vt.edu).