Recurring Events:
1. WEEKLY DROP-IN SERVICES
2. WEEKLY RECURRING EVENTS
This Week’s Events:
3. GLC CAFÉ – WEDNESDAY EDITION – SPECIAL GUEST!!
4. GLC KORU BASIC SERIES
5. FREE CHILDCARE REMINDER – KIDS’ NIGHT OUT
6. LIBRARY STUDIOS WORKSHOP SERIES: INTRODUCTION TO TABLEAU DESKTOP
7. AUDIO BASICS WORKSHOP – NEW DATE (RESCHEDULED FROM OCT 5)
8. GSA FALL BEER & WINE SOCIAL
9. AMBIENT ORCHESTRA: DAVID BOWIE’S BLACKSTAR
10. INTERVARSITY GRADUATE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
11. DURGA PUJO 2018
12. GRAD SCHOOL TAKES SINKLAND FARMS
13. DANDIYA NIGHT
Administrative Announcements:
14. PROPOSALS FOR JMU LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE, $250 TRAVEL AWARD – 1st posting
15. NUTSHELL GAMES — SIGNUP NOW! – 2nd posting
17. GSA TRAVEL FUND PROGRAM – FALL CYCLE APPLICATIONS OPEN OCT 8-22 – 2nd posting
18. GSA GRAD RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM – FALL APPS OPEN OCT 15-22 – 2nd posting
19. SERVICES FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES CONSULTATIONS AVAILABLE – 2nd posting
Jobs:
None at this time
Volunteers and research participants sought:
19. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR LIFTING STUDY W/ WEARABLE EXOSKELETONS – 1st posting
20. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR GSA FALL BEER & WINE SOCIAL – 2nd posting
21. PARTICIPANTS NEEDS FOR LOAD CARRIAGE RESEARCH – 2nd posting
22. CASTING CALL FROM THE PARCI LABORATORY – 2nd posting
23. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO JUDGE AT VA-NC ALLIANCE SYMPOSIUM – 2nd posting
24. VT-ASL (AUDITORY SYSTEMS LAB) SEEKS PARTICIPANTS FOR 2 EXPERIMENTS – 3rd posting
25. PAID VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE FOR KIDS AGES 7-14 – revised posting
Upcoming events:
— VOLUNTEERS AND RESEARCH PARTICIPANTS NEEDED
— GETTING STARTED WITH MENDELEY
— OVERCOMING PROCRASTINATION
— RESEARCH A LA MODE: GLUING YOUR HEART BACK TOGETHER
— WOMEN’S ALLIANCE MEETING AND EVENT
— OWN YOUR PHD PROCESS: HOW TO MANAGE YOUR TIME
— LIBRARY STUDIOS WORKSHOP SERIES: INTRODUCTION TO TABLEAU DESKTOP
— 3rd ANNUAL VT NUTSHELL GAMES
— FREE BENEFIT CONCERT BY CHAMBER FOLK ENSEMBLE KARAVIKA
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
– Ask the Academy: GTA Walk-In Advising Wednesdays, GLC Graduate Lounge and Thursdays, GLC Reading Room, 4:00-6:00pm
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.
– WELLNESS WEDNESDAY MINDFULNESS/YOGA- DISCONTINUED
– ASK THE ACADEMY: GTA WALK-IN ADVISING
Wednesdays, GLC Graduate Lounge, 4-6pm & Thursdays, GLC Reading Room, 4-6pm
You can also send questions to http://vtgrate.org/ask-a-fellow/.
– GLC CAFÉ – WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY THIS WEEK
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.
– FREE CHILDCARE – KIDS’ NIGHT OUT
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/n48bbgccgqxctdxr . 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. GLC CAFÉ – WEDNESDAY EDITION – SPECIAL GUEST!!
Wednesday, Oct 10, 3:30-5:00pm, GLC Reading Room
Moose, the therapy dog from Hokie Wellness, will be visiting us for the entire café today! Come by and meet him, watch his amazing tricks, and enjoy his calming presence. As always, coffee, tea, and sweet and salty treats will be served. Come and relax with your fellow grad students.
4. GLC KORU BASIC SERIES
Wednesday, Oct 3, 4:00-5:15pm, GLC Wellness Room (G)
Koru Mindfulness is a 4 session course that will teach you the skill of mindfulness. It will also help you build the habit of using it in your life on a regular basis. 2nd of a 4-session series ending October 17th. Go to https://dashboard.korumindfulness.org/web/index.php?r=course%2Fsignup&id=1322 for required registration.
5. FREE CHILDCARE REMINDER – KIDS’ NIGHT OUT
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/n48bbgccgqxctdxr. Please note that spots are limited. Contact Jessie Meltsner at jmelts@vt.edu for more info.
6. LIBRARY STUDIOS WORKSHOP SERIES: INTRODUCTION TO TABLEAU DESKTOP
Thursday, Oct 11, 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.
7. AUDIO BASICS WORKSHOP – (RESCHEDULED FROM OCT 5)
Friday, Oct 12, 3:00-4:00pm, Fusion Studio, Newman Library
An introduction to recording, producing, and editing audio with available technology in the Library Studios Network.
8. GSA FALL BEER & WINE SOCIAL
Fri, Oct 12, 5:00-9:00pm, Lane Stadium South End Zone Club
The Graduate Student Assembly is gearing up for an exciting Fall Beer & Wine Social in Lane Stadium. Tickets will be $18 ahead of time, $20 at the door, and will come with a set number of drinks. There is also a non-alcohol-drinking entry option, which is $8 at the door. This is the best value in town including drinks, appetizers, and an incredible DJ King Court. Come relax and enjoy the company of other graduate students! Questions or concerns? Contact Lehi Dowell, GSA Director of Events at ldowell@vt.edu. Buy tickets online: https://campuslife.vt.edu/Events/Ticket_Office/Events_and_Tickets.html. For more info, visit https://www.facebook.com/pg/VTGraduateStudentAssembly/events/?ref=page_internal.
9. AMBIENT ORCHESTRA: DAVID BOWIE’S BLACKSTAR
Friday, Oct 12, 7:00pm, Moss Arts Center
Come join the GLC Fellows and your fellow graduate students to watch Ambient Orchestra, a rendition of David Bowie’s famous album Blackstar. All graduate students are welcome. The first 20 people to sign up get free tickets. Fill out the survey at https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_824kpyLmHasX5C5 to sign up and learn more details. Contact Aditya Kashyap at aditya92@vt.edu for more information.
10. INTERVARSITY GRADUATE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
Saturday, Oct 13, 3:00-6:00pm, Cascades Hike
Intervarsity Graduate Christian Fellowship is a welcoming, student-led community that explores how Christian faith informs lives, academics, and professional work. They gather weekly for Bible study and twice-monthly for encouraging social events as students face the ups and downs of graduate school. All are welcome to join for a Cascades Hike followed by (optional) dinner. For more info about our weekly Bible studies, visit: https://gcfvt.wordpress.com/small-groups/.
11. DURGA PUJO 2018
Saturday, Oct 13, various times (below), Squires Student Center
Graduate student Shuchismita Biswas extends an invitation to Join the Virginia Tech Bengali Students’ Association in the celebration of East India’s largest festival Durga Pujo. The celebration in Blacksburg will be a day of celebrating cultural diversity with ceremonial prayer to the mother goddess, followed by a four-course Bengali dinner and a cultural show. Limited tickets for the dinner are available ($19- general adults, $13- students, free for children under 10) at www.bengali.org.vt.edu. Admission to the cultural show and prayer ceremony is free of cost. Dinner menu: Fish fry, Veg Pakora, Naan, Aloo Dum, Pulao Rice, Chicken Kosha, Paneer Korma, Rice Pudding. Schedule includes: Prayer ceremony at 11.30 am, Jamestown Room; Dinner at 4:00-6:00pm, Yorktown Room; Cultural Show at 6.30-8.30pm, Haymarket Theater.
12. GRAD SCHOOL TAKES SINKLAND FARMS
Sunday, Oct 14, 1:00-4:00pm
Join the GLC Fellows and graduate students for the pumpkin festival at Sinkland Farms. There will be various activities throughout the day and lots of opportunities for taking pictures, painting, carving, and picking pumpkins! Transportation will be provided, however, there is an admission fee of $10 per person. All additional activities and purchases, including a pumpkin, would be at your cost. There is limited space so please complete this survey to secure your spot at the event: https://tinyurl.com/SFGLC18. Feel free to reach out to Akhilesh Thokala at takhi15@vt.edu for any additional questions!
13. DANDIYA NIGHT
Sunday, Oct 14, 6:30-8:30pm, Virginia Tech Duck Pond
The Indian Students Association (ISA) and The Society of Indian Americans (SIA) are holding their own Dandiya Night. The event is open to all age groups and admission is free. Dandiyas (colorful sticks) will be provided to whoever wishes to join in the dancing! The dances are easy to follow and learn. For more information and to RSVP, go to https://gobblerconnect.vt.edu/event/2821911
Administrative Announcements:
14. PROPOSALS FOR JMU LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE, $250 TRAVEL AWARD – 1st 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.
15. NUTSHELL GAMES — SIGNUP NOW! – 2nd posting
All graduate students are invited to compete in the Nutshell Games, 90-second presentations of graduate student research, on Saturday, Oct 27, 4:30pm at the Moss Arts Center. All contestants will receive professional videorecordings of their presentations. Three winners will each receive a $500 cash prize. Contestants also may register for a workshop to help prepare for the games. You can register here for both https://communicatingscience.wufoo.com/forms/w1jxtuos0kh9phs/.
16. GSA TRAVEL FUND PROGRAM – FALL CYCLE APPLICATIONS OPEN OCT 8-22 – 2nd posting
“Have you attended or plan to attend a conference between July 1 and October 31? Then gear up Hokies for the Travel Fund! 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 8th-22nd. Further detail, updates, and the eventual application can be found at https://blogs.lt.vt.edu/graduatestudentassembly/what-we-can-offer-you/funding-opportunities/travel-fund-program/. Exact dates for our Winter Cycle (Nov 1-Feb 28) and Spring Cycle (March 1-June 30) in future announcements! More Questions? Contact the GSA TFP Chair at gsatravelfund@gmail.com
17. GSA GRAD RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM – FALL APPS OPEN OCT 15-22 – 2nd 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 22 at 11:59pm, though information regarding exact documentation including proposal details and budget requirements will be live this week. To learn more, visit the GRDP page for the GSA website at https://blogs.lt.vt.edu/graduatestudentassembly/what-we-can-offer-you/funding-opportunities/graduate-research-development-program/. Questions? Contact the GRDP Chair at gsaGRDP@gmail.com.
18. SERVICES FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES CONSULTATIONS AVAILABLE – 2nd posting
Experiencing academic access barriers? Have a temporary injury, illness or concussion? Struggling in courses? Have a disability? Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) consults with graduate students who have a diagnosed condition that lasts more than a week and majorly interferes with your academics, including temporary injuries and illnesses. SSD offers free and confidential consultations. If unsure that SSD services and accommodations are applicable, consider calling SSD at 540-231-3788 or emailing ssd@vt.edu to schedule a consultation appointment. SSD looks forward to working with you.
Jobs:
None at this time
Volunteers and research participants sought:
19. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR LIFTING STUDY W/ WEARABLE EXOSKELETONS – 1st 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.
20. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR GSA FALL BEER & WINE SOCIAL – 2nd posting
The Graduate Student Assembly is gearing up for an exciting Fall Beer & Wine Social in Lane Stadium and is in search of volunteers for this event. All volunteers will receive FREE ADMISSION to the social and the GSA’s eternal gratitude. To sign-up as a volunteer, visit https://survey.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5zPjTerpTlbB229
21. PARTICIPANTS NEEDS FOR LOAD CARRIAGE RESEARCH – 2nd posting
Volunteers needed for study of effects of exoskeleton use on worker performance, health, and safety in manual material handling task (load carriage). Must be age 18-45 with no current or recent history of musculoskeletal disorders/injuries and physically active, engaging in regular moderate to high intensity workout (2-3 per week). Three experimental sessions (~2.5 hrs long for 1st, ~2 hrs long for the rest) are required to complete the study. Includes walking on the treadmill, both with and without several different exoskeletons. Several task parameters will be modified involving load carriage (with vs. without carrying a box weighing 20 lb) and walking speed. Compensation: $10/hour. If interested, please email or text/call Jangho Park at jhparkvt@vt.edu or call 703-463-6638.
22. CASTING CALL FROM THE PARCI LABORATORY – 2nd posting
The Physical Activity Research & Community Implementation (PARCI) Laboratory is seeking a diverse cast of pregnant females to appear in videos promoting physical activity and healthy lifestyles. Must be 18-39 years of age. No acting, filming, or modeling experience required. All ethnicities, backgrounds, races, and body types welcome! To be considered, fill out the survey at https://tinyurl.com/ActiveCasting or send your availability to abbyms@vt.edu. Deadline Thursday, Oct 18. Questions? Call 540-231-9960 or abbyms@vt.edu. Shoot location will be McComas Hall on Tuesday, Oct 23 at 1:00-4:00pm; Thursday, Oct 25 at 12:00-4:00pm; Saturday, Oct 27, at 2:00-6:00pm.
23. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO JUDGE AT VA-NC ALLIANCE SYMPOSIUM – 2nd posting
VA-NC Alliance for Minority Participation is hosting its symposium at VT on Monday, Oct 15 from 8:00am-1:00pm at Squires Student Center. Individuals needed from 9:30 am-12:30 pm to judge over 30 posters and 10 oral presentations. Judges must be doctoral students with expertise in engineering, science, geology, mathematics, computer science chemistry, and bioinformatics. Sign up at https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2nsOuMYSn4HAfnn . Questions? Please contact Dr. Jody Thompson Marshall at jodyt@vt.edu
24. VT-ASL (AUDITORY SYSTEMS LAB) SEEKS PARTICIPANTS FOR 2 EXPERIMENTS – 3rd posting
(1) 4 participants (2 male and 2 female) for an earplug test: New participants will go through a approx.. 1 hour screen/qualifying session to test your hearing level, similar to audiogram testing done at doctor’s office. If qualified and willing to continue, participants will be asked to schedule up to 2 one hour test sessions. During each hour, hearing (low sound level) will be measured with and without earplugs. Task will be sitting in a quiet room and listening to the lowest sound level detectable.
(2) 10 participants (5 female and 5 male) for an auditory localization experiment: For this experiment, you will be asked to sit in a center of a speaker array and guess the location of sounding speaker. The sound level will not be high. The whole experiment will take 10-12 hours and you will be scheduling about 1 hour per day.
Compensation $10/hr for either/both experiments. Actual experiment time can be scheduled to suit needs. If interested or have further questions, e-mail vt.auditory@gmail.com.
25. PAID VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE FOR KIDS AGES 7-14 – revised posting
The Clinical Psychology program at Virginia Tech has developed an assessment training opportunity for doctoral students. Graduate students enrolled in the Psychological Assessment course will be conducting psychological assessments of children/adolescents, ages 7-14, and their parents. Volunteers will be reimbursed $30 for their participation. These assessments are only for training purposes, not for clinical use, but you will receive a summary of findings. Participants must be available for 2-3, 3-hour sessions from Oct 10th through Nov 7th, scheduled on an individual basis. Please contact Lauren Delk at ladelk@vt.edu for more information.
Upcoming events:
VOLUNTEERS AND RESEARCH PARTICIPANTS NEEDED
Monday, October 15, 2018 8am-1pm Squires Student Center
VA-NC Alliance Symposium:. Judges are needed from 9:30 am-12:30 pm. We will have over 30 posters and 10 oral presentations.Judges are needed who are doctoral students with expertise in engineering, science, geology, mathematics, computer science chemistry, and bioinformatics.Sign up at https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2nsOuMYSn4HAfnn . Questions? Please contact Dr. Jody Thompson Marshall at jodyt@vt.edu.
GETTING STARTED WITH MENDELEY
Tuesday, Oct 16, 3:30-4:30pm, Newman Library Room 207A
Mendeley is a free, easy-to-use citation manager that can help researchers save time and frustration. In this session, 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. To get the most out of the session, you should bring your laptop with the most recent version of Mendeley already downloaded. Information on how to download the software is available at guides.lib.vt.edu/citationmanagers/Mendeley. Questions? Email Lisa Becksford at lisab5@vt.edu.
OVERCOMING PROCRASTINATION
Wednesday, Oct 17, GLC Room C, 12:00pm
Graduate school can feel overwhelming at times without the added stress of waiting until the last minute to complete assignments. This workshop is designed to give you strategies and skills to overcome the urge to procrastinate. To sign up, go to https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5p4K95wCLOYKgvz.
RESEARCH A LA MODE: GLUING YOUR HEART BACK TOGETHER
Thursday, Oct 17, 5:00-6:00pm, Museum of Geosciences, Derring Hall Rm. 2062
Research a la Mode is a monthly venue for graduate students from different departments to come together and hear a talk by one of their peers. This month, come hear PhD candidate, Mitchell Allen talk about his research on developing a medicine to treat sick mitochondria and restore energy production after a heart attack. Come support graduate students learning to communicate their science. Enjoy free ice cream during the talk.
WOMEN’S ALLIANCE MEETING AND EVENT
Thursday, Oct 18, 12:00-1:00pm, Torgersen 3310
The Virginia Tech Women’s Alliance invites all graduate students to its A/P Faculty and Staff committee meeting. In addition, they invite interested women grad students to volunteer to work with Habitat for Humanity of the Roanoke Valley during the week of October 16-19. Contact Gina Dunnavant for more details at gina@habitat-roanoke.org. 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. Contact Rachel Morgante-Richmeier at rmorgant@vt.edu for more information or to join.
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
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.
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. Three winners– determined by a panel of judges to have been the most engaging and to have communicated their research the most clearly–will each receive a $500 prize. Graduate students can register at https://communicatingscience.wufoo.com/forms/w1jxtuos0kh9phs/ to compete!
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.