0. Ongoing Services – updated 5/11/20
This Week’s Events:
1. SUMMER INTERFAITH DIALOGUES – DEAN OF STUDENTS OFFICE
Administrative Announcements:
2. DONATIONS SOUGHT TO HELP WEST BENGAL – 1st posting
3. ADVISING NEWSLETTER AVAILABLE TO GRADS – 2nd posting
4. GRADUATE CERTIFICATE: COLLABORATIVE COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP – 2nd posting
Jobs:
5. 9M ASSISTANTSHIP IN OFFICE OF RECRUITMENT, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION – 2nd posting
Volunteers and research participants sought:
6. SURVEY PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR VT CLIMATE ACTION GREEN HOUSE GAS ASSESSMENT – 3rd posting
0. Ongoing Services – updated 5/11/20
- ALL WEEKLY DROP-IN SERVICESHAVE BEEN SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
- CAREER ADVISING: schedule virtual career advising appointment via Handshake
- COOK COUNSELING: Contact McComas Hall offices at mailto:counseling@vt.edu or 540-231-6557
- IMMIGRATION ADVISING: email mailto:igss@vt.edu or call 540-231-8486; 9:00-4:00pm starting 5/18/20
- WRITING CENTER SERVICES: Schedule an appointment at https://vt.mywconline.com/
- GRADUATE OMBUDSPERSON: contact for appointment at mailto:gradstudentombud@vt.edu, 540-231-9573
1. SUMMER INTERFAITH DIALOGUES – DEAN OF STUDENTS OFFICE
Wednesdays bi-weekly, May 27-Jul 8, 5:30-7:00pm, Zoom
Spend your Summer in good company: participate in a dialogue with students from diverse worldviews. The Summer Interfaith Dialogues will happen over Zoom bi-weekly on Wednesdays 5:30 – 7pm, from May 27 to July 8. Everyone is welcome to participate. RSVP at https://dos.vt.edu/dialogue. More info on the interfaith program at http://www.dos.vt.edu/interfaith.
2. DONATIONS SOUGHT TO HELP WEST BENGAL – 1st posting
The Indian state of West Bengal has been severely affected by a recent cyclonic storm “https://www.cnn.com/asia/live-news/live-updates-cyclone-amphan-intl-hnk/index.html”. Millions of people in the coastal regions have been rendered homeless, adding further difficulties to an already difficult situation caused by the pandemic. The Bengali Students’ Association in Virginia Tech, most of whose members are from the areas worst hit by the storm, are organizing a https://www.gofundme.com/f/rebuild-bengal-from-cyclone-amphan-devastation?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link-tip&utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet to help the local NGOs carry out relief operations and are requesting the help of graduate students who are willing and able to donate for this cause. Please assist if you can. Posted on behalf of grad student Ranit, mranit33@vt.edu.
3. ADVISING NEWSLETTER AVAILABLE TO GRADS – 2nd posting
University Studies released its May newsletter for the VT Academic Advising Network (VTAAN). Graduate students interested in learning more about academic advising may access the newsletter and/or officially joining the group. The Advising Newsletter will be sent out each month as an effort to join VTAAN and general advising information in a cohesive newsletter. This newly formatted one page newsletter will include: Announcements; Updates & Reminders; Advisor of the Month Highlight; Quick Links; The https://advising.vt.edu/content/advising_vt_edu/en/advising-resources/advising-newsletter.html can be found under Advising Resources on http://www.advising.vt.edu.
4. GRADUATE CERTIFICATE: COLLABORATIVE COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP – 2nd posting
The Collaborative Community Leadership graduate certificate program will prepare 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.
5. 9M ASSISTANTSHIP IN OFFICE OF RECRUITMENT, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION – 2nd posting
The Office of Recruitment, Diversity, and Inclusion (ORDI) https://graduateschool.vt.edu/about/diversity.html, is seeking a GA starting in Fall 2020. The ideal candidate has knowledge around Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) topics; experience with marketing and outreach events and with photography/videography; experience using Qualtrics; can work independently and efficiently; communicates effectively; demonstrates competence in graphic design and social media management; and can comfortably engage with student groups and faculty. Applicants should email their resume, a one-page cover letter describing their interest, and a list of three professional references to Dr. Shernita Lee at mailto:shernita@vt.edu no later than May 27. For questions, email mailto:shernita@vt.edu.
6. SURVEY PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR VT CLIMATE ACTION GREEN HOUSE GAS ASSESSMENT – 3rd posting
This anonymous survey will be used by the VT Climate Action Committee (CAC) Working Group to assess the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from VT faculty/staff/student commutes to and from campus, and to get more representation from graduate students as this information will help the Working Group develop plans and options for reducing emissions in the future. Answer these questions for your typical commute during the last academic year. Use information from last spring rather than this spring due to the virus-related disruption to the semester. Survey takes ~5-10 minutes to complete. Contact grad student Jack Leff, mailto:leffjr@vt.edu with questions. Complete the survey at https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8en0SSRdFWaUXn7.