Recurring Events:
1. WEEKLY DROP-IN SERVICES
This Week’s Events:
2. CONSCIENTIOUS DISCUSSION AND THOUGHTSWAP WORKSHOP
3. FOCUS GROUP LUNCH
4. GLC CAFÉ
Administrative Announcements:
5. GLC WEEKLY LISTSERV SUBSCRIPTION UPDATE – 3rd posting
4. GRADUATE SCHOOL SUMMER HOURS STARTING 5/20 – 3rd posting
Jobs:
6. PROGRAM LEADER-GOVERNOR’S SCHOOL FOR AGRICULTURE SUMMER PROGRAM – 2nd posting
Volunteers and research participants sought:
8. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR SUMMER PROGRAM ACADEMIC COACH – 1st posting
9. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR WORKING MEMORY STUDY – 2nd posting
10. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR FARMERS MARKET INFO TABLE – 3rd posting
Upcoming events:
Recurring Events
1. WEEKLY DROP-IN SERVICES:
– Career Advising: On hiatus for summer. See: https://blogs.lt.vt.edu/gradcareeropportunity/
– Cook Counseling: on summer hiatus
– Graduate School summer hours: MTThF 9:00am-4:00pm, W 9:30-4:00
– Immigration advising hours: MWF 1:00-4:00pm, TTh 9:00am-12:00pm, Room 120 GLC
– Writing assistance: reserve appointment at https://www.lib.vt.edu/spaces/writing-center.html
This Week’s Events
2. CONSCIENTIOUS DISCUSSION AND THOUGHTSWAP WORKSHOP
Tuesday, Jun 4, 11:00am-1:00pm, Torgerson 1100
This workshop’s aim is to promote conscientious discourse in classrooms through discussion of pedagogy and the introduction and use of ThoughtSwap, a web-tool created at ThirdLab at Virginia Tech. Workshop is designed for graduate students, lecturers and instructors who are interested in improving classroom interaction and might be interested in using ThoughtSwap. Attendees will receive 2 credits from NLI (Networked Learning Initiatives) professional development at Virginia Tech. Workshop also leads to potential participation in a ThoughtSwap study in Fall 2019 with compensation. To register, go to https://profdev.tlos.vt.edu, click on “Conscientious Discussion and ThoughtSwap,” and enroll. Contact chandani@vt.edu with further questions.
3. FOCUS GROUP LUNCH
Thursday, Jun 6, 11:30am-2:00pm and Friday, June 7, 12:00-2:00pm
Cook Counseling Center is hosting a focus group lunch to provide feedback and discuss how to break mental health stigma within underrepresented groups. The event will be held at the Black Cultural Center in Squires Student Center and lunch will be provided. For additional details, contact Kate Ohene at okate18@vt.edu.
4. GLC CAFÉ
Thursday, June 6, 3:30-5:00pm, GLC Reading Room
Take some time to socialize with fellow grad students and Graduate School staff over free coffee, tea and cookies and other random surprise refreshments.
Administrative Announcements:
5. GLC WEEKLY LISTSERV SUBSCRIPTION UPDATE – 3rd posting
The listserv subscription will be updated in late August based on fall 2019 enrollment. At that time all students who have graduated in the spring or summer will be removed from the list. If you would like to remove yourself before that time, you may unsubscribe by logging into google.com, groups, your groups, and changing your subscription status for this or any other VT-managed list.
6. GRADUATE SCHOOL SUMMER HOURS – 3rd posting
The Graduate School’s offices in the GLC will operate with summer hours, 9:00am-4:00pm daily, with student services opening at 9:30 on Wednesdays. Immigration walk-in advising hours in the summer are MWF 1:00-4:00pm, TTh 9:00am-12:00pm. The Graduate Life Center remains accessible 24/7 to all graduate students with a valid Hokie Passport. A secure drop box is available for form submissions immediately outside GLC 120.
Jobs:
7. PROGRAM LEADER-GOVERNOR’S SCHOOL FOR AGRICULTURE SUMMER PROGRAM – 2nd posting
The Virginia Governor’s School for Agriculture summer program has a position seeking a Program Leader from Jun 19 to Jul 21. Applications are being reviewed until May 31. The GSL is the heart of the Governor’s School for Agriculture (GSA). They interact on a continuing and personal basis with small numbers of GSA students, providing instruction, mentorship, and assistance to the Governor’s School students. The GSL plays a critical role in ensuring the Student Code of Conduct is adhered to at all times, and ensuring the personal safety of all Governor’s School for Agriculture students. Other roles include providing administrative and other support as directed by the Director or On-site Director. GSL’s will be selected for their academic ability, enthusiasm, potential as instructional assistants, and leadership. Go to https://www.alce.vt.edu/signature-programs/governors-ag-school/applications.html for a link to the application.
Volunteers and research participants sought:
8. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR SUMMER PROGRAM ACADEMIC COACH – 1st posting
Volunteers needed to act as an academic coach for the STEP summer program. Volunteers will meet with a group of incoming first-year students for 10-30 minutes once a week starting on June 23 and ending July 26. Although there is no compensation, all volunteers will receive a free t-shirt. If interested, please contact Karis Boyd at karisb@vt.edu.
9. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR WORKING MEMORY STUDY – 2nd posting
Participants needed for study investigating the effect of sounds on working memory. The participant will sit at computer listening to different sounds through headphones while completing a working memory task. Task will include identifying colors and EEG will be used to non-invasively record brain activity while taking the test. Session will take approximately 2 hours. Participants must be 18-35 years old, physically and mentally healthy, not color-blind and have close to 20-20 vision (using glasses or contacts), and have no significant hearing loss. Compensation is $25. If interested, contact eeg.testing@vt.edu.
10. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR FARMERS MARKET INFO TABLE – 3rd posting
The Blacksburg Farmers Market is open from 8 AM-2PM on Saturdays and 12PM-6PM on Wednesdays. They rely on volunteer participation to help staff their information table and need volunteers! You can sign up online at https://signup.com/client/invitation2/6775657374/1219389/false#/invitation if you would like to get involved. Volunteer spots are 3 hour shifts. If you have any questions, contact grad student Olivia Obertello at oliviao6@vt.edu.
Upcoming events:
Don’t forget – The Graduate Life Center remains accessible 24/7 to all graduate students with a valid Hokie Passport.