August 31-September 6, 2020

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Welcome to the Graduate School’s listserv for sharing events, services, administrative announcements and job opportunities for graduate students. Messages are posted on Mondays. Postings must be relevant to graduate students; include the name and contact of the requesting organization or person; not exceed 150 words; not include attachments. Submissions will be edited to fit listserv style and formatting requirements. Submit postings by 5:00pm Friday before the Monday on which the posting is to appear by emailing it to grads@vt.edu with “GLC Weekly posting” in the subject line. The GLC Weekly postings are also available at https://webapps.graduateschool.vt.edu/glcweekly/

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please refer to the contact in the posting during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.

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REVIEW THE FAQs REGARDING COVID-19 DIRECTIVES AT  https://graduateschool.vt.edu/covid-faqs.html.

Ongoing Services – updated 7/20/20

This Week’s Events:
1. CREATING ART IS COMMUNITY BUILDING: FREE PUBLIC TALK WITH LILY YEH
2. ASIAN CULTURAL ENGAGEMENT CENTER (ACEC) VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE
3. BEAT STRESS WITH FREE GUIDED MEDITATION
4. SUPPORT GROUP: EXPLORING PURPOSE & MEANING
5. GLC CAFÉ VIRTUAL EDITION: LEARN HOW TO MAKE CUBICLE-FARM TIRAMISU FOR YOURSELF
6. FIRST GRADUATE STUDENT GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEETING

Administrative Announcements:
7. OPEN CHILDCARE SLOTS AT LITTLE HOKIE HANGOUT – 1st posting
8. NEW PROGRAM PROVIDING FOOD ASSISTANCE TO STUDENTS – 1st posting
9. GSA PROGRAM CHAIRS APPLICATIONS CLOSING SOON – 1st posting
10. ALPHA EPSILON LAMBDA MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIONS NOW ACCEPTED – 1st posting
11. 2020-2021 HANDBOOK AND PLANNERS AVAILABLE – 2nd posting
12. FIRST-GENERATION SUPPORT SURVEY – 2nd posting
13. STATISTICAL APPLICATIONS AND INNOVATIONS GROUP (SAIG) FALL SHORT COURSE OFFERINGS – 2nd posting
14. GRADUATE STUDENTS INVITED TO SUBMIT WRITING –2nd posting
15. GRADUATE HONOR SYSTEM RECRUITING GRADUATE STUDENT PANELISTS- 2nd posting
16. APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR COUNCIL OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS (CISO) BOARD – 2nd posting
17. VTGrATE INVITES MEMBERSHIP AND ADVANCEMENT APPLICATIONS FOR FALL 2020 – 3rd posting
18. RESEARCH TOOLS FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS WORKSHOP SERIES – 3rd posting
19. GRAD 5124: RESEARCH SKILLS FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS – 3rd posting

Jobs: 
20. GRADUATE RESEARCH POSITION OPPORTUNITY – 1st posting

Volunteers and research participants sought:
21. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED – SIBLING STUDY – 2nd posting
22. WATCHING WRITING REPLAY FOR COMPREHENSION PARTICIPANTS NEEDED – 2nd posting
23. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR TECHNOLOGY-MEDIATED RECREATION RESEARCH STUDY- 2nd posting
24. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR SMART HOME SURVEY -2nd posting
25. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR COMPUTER WORKING CONTEXT SURVEY- 2nd posting
26. HEALTHY DOGS NEEDED FOR HEART DISEASE STUDY – 2nd posting
27. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED: HATE CRIME AND FRESHMEN – 2nd posting

Upcoming Events:
28. FALL INTERFAITH DIALOGUES
29. WHAT HAVE I GOTTEN MYSELF INTO?
30. ITSA WILDCARD WORKSHOP SERIES: IRISH DANCE
31. ASIAN PACIFIC ISLANDER DESI AMERICAN (APIDA) CAUCUS LAUNCH EVENT

0. Ongoing Services – updated 8/17/20

· ALL WEEKLY DROP-IN SERVICES HAVE BEEN SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE 
· CAREER ADVISING: schedule virtual career advising appointment via https://career.vt.edu/job-search/Handshake.html 
· COOK COUNSELING: Drop-in Zoom hours, 1-5pm Thursdays and Fridays (start August 27); Zoom links found here.
· 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. CREATING ART IS COMMUNITY BUILDING: FREE PUBLIC TALK WITH LILY YEH
Tuesday, September 1, 3-4pm, Online
The Community Change Collaborative invites you to an online public event with Lily Yeh. An artist and a social pioneer, Lily will present on and share approaches to building community through art, learning, land transformation and economic development. Free and open to the public. Q&A will follow. Zoom Meeting: https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/98383584654 You can also join by phone: +1 (301) 715  8592 (Meeting ID: 983 8358 4654)

2. ASIAN CULTURAL ENGAGEMENT CENTER (ACEC) VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE
Tuesday, September 1, 6pm, Zoom
You are invited to join the Asian Cultural Engagement Center for an online information session for people interested in the Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Community at Virginia Tech. We will be featuring APIDA student leaders and the APIDA Caucus. Please join us if you are interested in learning more or getting involved: https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/94117361891. For more information on this and future ACEC events, visit: https://ccc.vt.edu/index/acec/acec-events.html. Questions? Contact Dr. Nina Ha at nha@vt.edu.

3. BEAT STRESS WITH FREE GUIDED MEDITATION
Wednesdays in September, 6pm est, Online
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. Sponsored by the SKY Happiness Club.  Register here to receive a meeting invite:  https://forms.gle/shHyxTJY7G9usqfM6

4. SUPPORT GROUP: EXPLORING PURPOSE & MEANING
Thursday, September 3, 3:30-5pm, Online
Safe space for students to talk about personal experiences and thoughts & explore together questions of purpose and meaning in life. Opportunity to reflect about diverse worldviews and values, and engage in creative activities to develop an active pursuit of life goals. Sessions via Zoom every other Thursday from Sep 3 to Dec 3. More info and registration at dos.vt.edu/purposegroup. Sponsored by Dean of Students Office and the Cook Counseling Center.

5. GLC CAFÉ VIRTUAL EDITION: LEARN HOW TO MAKE CUBICLE-FARM TIRAMISU FOR YOURSELF
Thursday, Sep 3, 4:00-4:30pm, Zoom https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/98052403163
The weekly GLC café started in September 2009 to provide a regular opportunity for grad students to meet informally over free coffee, tea and cookies to relax, network, or ask strange questions of Grad School staff. The pandemic put a stop to our carb-loading and caffeinating graduate students, but we want to keep the GLC café running so that students may continue to meet informally and share their experiences. This week’s special: a short demo of how to make a GLC Café staple: cubicle-farm tiramisu. If you have questions or concerns about this event, email Monika Gibson at gibsonm@vt.edu.

6. FIRST GRADUATE STUDENT GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEETING
Thursday, Sep 3, 5:30-7:00pm, Online for September
As a graduate student enrolled at Virginia Tech, you’re automatically a member of the Graduate Student Assembly. Of course, this means that you’re welcome to attend any and all of our General Assembly Meetings. These meetings are not just for delegates – there is an open forum for our community to voice concerns of which the delegate body may not be aware. Join the meeting here: https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/98691083099  More information about GSA can be found online at http://bit.ly/GSA_Gen_Assembly.

7. OPEN CHILDCARE SLOTS AT LITTLE HOKIE HANGOUT – 1st posting
Little Hokie Hangout is open as of 8/31/20 and has several open slots for children 2-5 years old. Many extra safety measures are in place and the staff is working hard to make sure they are providing the same wonderful high-quality early education environment as before Covid. To learn more about Little Hokie Hangout, visit:https://graduateschool.vt.edu/student-life/student-services/spouses-partners-and-children/child-care/little-hokies-hangout.html Complete the enrollment form to sign-up your child: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdhfPnxqRfDO6Oj2koWQGCvzxPUuhp9ru5V801SvA9oQEwLiQ/viewform?usp=sf_link Contact Marin Riegger at mriegger@vt.edu if you have questions.

8. NEW PROGRAM PROVIDING FOOD ASSISTANCE TO STUDENTS – 1st posting
The Market of Virginia Tech is a new initiative of Student Affairs that is designed to provide food assistance to students who, for whatever reason, have a hard time obtaining regular, healthy meals.  Such a situation could be the result of a short-term disruption in finances, residing in a food desert, or a lack of access to other financial assistance. If you are an enrolled undergraduate or graduate student and wish to learn more about the Market of Virginia Tech, please email themarket@vt.edu or call the Office of the Dean of Students at 540-231-3787.

9. GSA PROGRAM CHAIRS APPLICATIONS CLOSING SOON – 1st posting
The Graduate Student Assembly is still accepting applications for 2020-2021 program chairs! All chairs will be selected by and work directly under the guidance of the Director of Programs and be part of the GSA Executive Council. Each position will have responsibilities related to implementing the GSA’s programs, attending meetings, and volunteering at GSA-sponsored events. This year, we are hiring multiple chairs to support and update our existing programs, including the Travel Fund Program, the Cap and Gown Program, and the annual Research Symposium and Exposition. Our 2020-21 Program Chair applications are open and online. Direct questions regarding these positions to the Director of Programs, Martina Svyantek via svyantek@vt.edu using the subject line “Program Chair Query”. Completed applications are due on September 9th, at 5:00pm.

10. ALPHA EPSILON LAMBDA MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIONS NOW ACCEPTED – 1st posting
Alpha Epsilon Lambda (AEL) Graduate Honor Society, the only academic excellence and leadership honor society of graduate and professional school students, is now accepting applications for new members in the Virginia Tech Chapter. Graduate students may become members based on their academic achievements and leadership experiences. Minimum requirements for membership in the society are found on the website: https://ael.graduateschool.vt.edu/ael-application-process.html The application will be open from Sept. 1- Oct. 10, 2020. You can submit your application here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScV9R9AvLl4qXgGa491WaMfTmS-qebCqUMov-6sRr3RLOma8Q/viewform?usp=sf_link  The accepted members will receive an email by Oct. 15, 2020. The induction ceremony of new members is planned online in mid-November 2020. For more information or questions please contact aelvtg@gmail.com

11. 2020-20201 HANDBOOK AND PLANNERS AVAILABLE – 1st posting
Pick up a free handbook and planner in the Graduate School Lobby, GLC Reading room or at the GLC Welcome Center, compliments of the Graduate School.

12. FIRST-GENERATION SUPPORT SURVEY – 2nd posting
First-Generation Student Support would like to build a relationship with first-generation graduate students at Virginia Tech. The goal of this connection is to facilitate educational and professional growth by providing tools and resources that will contribute to first-generation student success. In an effort to identify VT’s graduate student population who are first generation college students, we are requesting a moment of your time to fill out a short survey. At Virginia Tech, a student is identified as a first-generation college student if neither parent earned a Bachelor’s degree at a four-year college or university. If you were a first-generation college student and would like to share your experience, please fill out the survey HERE. We ask that you have all responses submitted by September 11, 2020. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Demisha Porter at demishadp@vt.edu. We look forward to hearing back from you and building together!

13. STATISTICAL APPLICATIONS AND INNOVATIONS GROUP (SAIG) FALL SHORT COURSE OFFERINGS – 2nd posting SAIG provides free courses to members of participating VT Colleges to make you a more effective researcher. Do you need to analyze your data and aren’t sure where to start? Switching to R from another software package? Using JMP® for the first time? Need a refresher on a particular topic? Attend one of our hands on, practical course offerings to improve your skills. SAIG short courses will be offered via Zoom. For more information and to enroll, visit https://profdev.tlos.vt.edu/?query=SAIG For assistance contact Katemiller@vt.edu

14. GRADUATE STUDENTS INVITED TO SUBMIT WRITING – 2nd posting
The online platform for graduate student essays, RE: Reflections and Explorations, offered through the VT Institute for Policy and Governance (VTIPG), is a great vehicle to share your research ideas and work with a broader audience and to hone your analytical and writing capabilities too. All VT graduate students are eligible to offer essays as long as they address a policy, politics or governance issue or concern. Please read the submission guidelines here: https://docs.google.com/document/u/0/d/1FkKKB8IDxpMLM-EnJvvNTfUqxsvLkVIwo-yCJ2T28ls/edit?usp=sharing&pli=1  Dr. Max Stephenson, Professor of Public and International Affairs and Director of VTIPG, serves as editor and final arbiter of all submissions. Sign up now for a time slot for publication that suits your schedule using this Google Spreadsheet. When you sign up, please also send a brief 100-150 word abstract outlining what topic or concern you believe you will be considering in your submission to Heather Parrish (parrish1@vt.edu). That effort should provide a working title and clearly treat what policy or governance issue you expect to consider and suggest why it is significant. Available dates will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Questions? Please contact Heather Parrish, parrish1@vt.edu.   

15. 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, Anurag Mantha (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.

16. APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR COUNCIL OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS (CISO) BOARD – 2nd posting
CISO has several potions open and would love to have graduate students apply. Current positions include external event coordinator, public relations, and creative director. Learn more about the positions and apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc1Vb6T9d8HT6OS6V4uzHjxq5lBwP-la1s_P4moTPYr9ZuX5Q/viewform

17. VTGrATE INVITES MEMBERSHIP AND ADVANCEMENT APPLICATIONS FOR FALL 2020 – 3rd posting
The VT Graduate Academy for Teaching Excellence invites applications from all graduate students interested in achieving excellence in teaching and joining the ranks of exemplary graduate students and alumni. Application requirements for the three levels of membership are based on prior experience i.e., member, associate, and fellow and are available on our website. The application cycle closes on Sept 27, 2020 (Sunday) at midnight. Questions about the application process may be directed to our email vtgrate@vt.edu or through our Ask a Fellow page.

18. RESEARCH TOOLS FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS WORKSHOP SERIES – 3rd posting
There’s a lot to learn in graduate school, and the library can help! This fall, the library will offer a series of free workshops (offered live via Zoom) to help you develop the research skills you need to succeed in graduate school. Learn about literature reviews and database searching, citation management, data management, and developing your scholarly presence. For registration links and detailed information about each workshop, visit guides.lib.vt.edu/gradworkshops

19. GRAD 5124: RESEARCH SKILLS FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS –3rd posting
Take your research to the next level! GRAD 5124 (Research Skills for Graduate Students) is a one-credit, fully-online, pass/fail course offered by the University Libraries in fall 2020. Students will develop skills that will prepare them for research in graduate school and beyond. Five discipline-specific sections are offered, so students should be sure to sign up in HokieSPA for the one that relates to their subject area. Questions should be directed to Lisa Becksford at lisab5@vt.edu.

20. GRADUATE RESEARCH POSITION OPPORTUNITY – 1st posting
The VT Dept of Hospitality and Tourism is seeking a part-time graduate research assistant to support the Tribal Tourism Development Program. This program seeks to support culturally appropriate, sustainable tourism in Native American communities in Montana and Virginia. The position will work with Dr. Lamoureux to engage with federally recognized tribes to assess their opportunities for tourism development as a tool for economic development and cultural preservation. The position is paid for 20 hours weekly (lesser hours is possible but not preferred) for the fall semester. Extension to spring is possibly pending further funding. Tuition benefits are available with this position. Students should have experience working with Native American/Indigenous communities and/or community development. No tourism experience necessary. For more information, please contact Dr. Lamorueux at kristinl@vt.edu

21. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED – SIBLING STUDY – 2nd posting
The VT SibLab is recruiting participants for a study of stress and the sibling relationship among individuals who have a brother or sister with mental illness. Participants are eligible if they a) are at least 18 years old, b) have at least one sibling with a diagnosed mental illness, c) have no siblings with physical or intellectual disabilities, and d) have never had  a diagnosis of a mental illness themselves. Participation involves one 30-45 minute visit to 406 Wallace Hall, where non-invasive measures of blood pressure, heart rate, and skin conductance will be taken, and participants will complete a brief questionnaire. Masks are required. Compensation is a $10 Amazon gift card for study completion. If interested, please contact Dr. Carolyn Shivers at shivercm@vt.edu

22. WATCHING WRITING REPLAY FOR COMPREHENSION PARTICIPANTS NEEDED – 2nd posting
The EchoLab at Virginia Tech is seeking individuals that are eligible for a user study on the effectiveness of a real-time replay of writing.  The goal of the study is to understand the effect of the real-time display of a writing session and explore how it can improve the process of context comprehension in writing. This is a Virginia Tech research study and IRB #19-578. Participants need to be 18 years and older, have no problem with reading in English, and can fill out a survey, take a reading comprehension test, and answer a post-task interview/survey in English. Participants can do all of this remotely and will be compensated with a $9 Amazon e-gift card. No money will be awarded for incomplete work. Whole task should last approximately 50 minutes. If interested, please fill out this survey:  https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6ETRlSQTpCsJglT Participants are welcome to forward this opportunity to other interested parties but please do not post online. For more information, contact Sang Won Lee at sangwonlee@vt.edu.

23. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR TECHNOLOGY-MEDIATED RECREATION RESEARCH STUDY- 2nd posting
Volunteers 18 years or older are needed to take part in a VT research study titled ““Technology-mediated‌ ‌recreation‌ ‌-‌ ‌habits‌ ‌and‌ ‌perspectives‌ ‌before,‌ ‌during,‌ ‌and‌ ‌after‌ ‌COVID-19‌” (IRB Protocol #20-318).If you agree to be in this study you will be asked to complete an online survey.  This survey study aims to learn about strategies, habits, and perspectives, with respect to your current (and desired) approach to maintaining connections with nature and loved ones, through the use of technology, before, during, and after COVID-19.The survey will take between 20 minutes to 25 minutes to complete.  Participants will be entered into a drawing for one of four $25 Amazon gift cards (the approximate odds of being selected are 1 in 100). If you or other persons are interested in more information about this study the survey can be accessed here

https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6VDruf5C5GmEDlj For more information, please email Derek Haqq at dhaqq@vt.edu

24. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR SMART HOME SURVEY -2nd posting
The INFORM Lab from Virginia Tech is studying smart home applications for energy-efficient operations. This study will explore how occupants interact with the smart home systems. The study will involve an online survey session (approximately 15-20 minutes in length). If you are above 18 years old, proficient in English, and interested in participating in this study, please enter the following link and complete the survey: https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eSfwL3btWWHybXv Participation in this study will be voluntary and confidential. We would appreciate your time and effort in helping us with this study! Your input will be invaluable in shaping this research. The study is under supervision of Virginia Tech Institutional Review Board (IRB) with protocol #20-297. For more information, please contact the researcher Tianzhi He via email at tianzhi@vt.edu.

25. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR COMPUTER WORKING CONTEXT SURVEY- 2nd posting
Recruiting participants for an online survey about your computer working context. We are trying to understand how people curate digital resources (web pages, files) in the work context. Our team is investigating to understand what modern computer users do to resume their previous working context and whether they think that current existing features can assist them or not. This online survey will take approximately 15-20 minutes. We are seeking participants that are 18 years and older, use computers to do daily tasks frequently, and can fill out an English survey and treat it seriously. We only have 60 places and we have a small compensation ($5 Amazon gift card) in return. The survey link is https://survey.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cGyiDmfzTDftAoJ. For more information, please contact Donghan Hu at hudh0827@vt.edu.

26. HEALTHY DOGS NEEDED FOR HEART DISEASE STUDY – 2nd posting
The Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech is seeking healthy dogs to compare to a clinical population of dogs affected by mitral valve disease. To enroll, dogs must be 1-5 years of age, weigh 3-25 kg / 7-55 lbs, and.be free of systemic disease, such as diabetes, Cushing’s, kidney disease, and heart disease.  Once enrolled in this study, your dog will undergo a standard cardiac examination, including echocardiography, at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Blacksburg, VA. These procedures are non-invasive, and no sedation or treatment is administered. The echocardiogram may require a small area of fur on your dog’s chest to be shaved. All appointments will take place on Saturdays (9/19 and 9/26) and should take less than 60 minutes. The visit and echocardiographic examination will be free of charge. To schedule a study appointment for a healthy dog, please call Mindy Quigley at 540-231-1363 and mention the 2D3D echo/mitral valve disease study.

27. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED: HATE CRIME AND FRESHMEN – 2nd posting
Volunteers needed for a study to explore how bias offenses differ between young adults and older populations. To participate, you must be 18 years of age or older and a first-year freshman at Virginia Tech. During the study, you will be asked to do the following: read and acknowledge an Informed Consent Form and then take a Qualtrics survey. The survey will last approximately 15 minutes. If graduate students know eligible students who are interested, please direct them to https://tinyurl.com/ygcftj5d  For more information, please email Jonathan Lloyd at lloydj16@vt.edu.

28. FALL INTERFAITH DIALOGUES
Participate in a dialogue with students from diverse traditions/worldviews. The Fall Interfaith Dialogues will happen over Zoom bi-weekly on Wednesdays 5:30 – 7pm, from Sep 9 to Dec 2. Everyone is welcome to participate. RSVP at dos.vt.edu/dialogue. More info on the interfaith program at dos.vt.edu/interfaith. Sponsored by the Dean of Students Office.

29. WHAT HAVE I GOTTEN MYSELF INTO?
Friday, September 11, 12-1:30pm
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!  Virtually 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 what topics you’d like to discuss. https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2lOfh7vvqgXGQMB The session will be via Zoom here:https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/94968211596

30. ITSA WILDCARD WORKSHOP SERIES: IRISH DANCE
Friday, September 11, 2pm, Online

It’s time to get your jig on! The Instructional Technology Student Association (ITSA) is kicking off our new Wildcard Workshop series with a virtual 1-hour class on Irish Dance. Join us over Zoom to learn how to cross and click with Sharon Stidham. No prior experience necessary. The event is pay-what-you-can with a suggested donation of $5.  Register for Zoom details. Donate to the Instructional Technology Student Association.  
 

31. ASIAN PACIFIC ISLANDER DESI AMERICAN (APIDA) CAUCUS LAUNCH EVENT
Friday, September 11, 2:30pm-4:30pm, Zoom
The Virginia Tech Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Faculty, Staff, and Graduate Student Caucus is hosting its first event of the semester. All VT community members who identify as APIDA or their allies are encouraged to attend! This is a great way to meet APIDA faculty/staff/graduate students and expand your network within the university. If you are interested in learning more, or getting involved, please join us! Please register here further meeting details and to receive zoom information: https://tinyurl.com/yxsga2tr. Questions? Contact Hana Chan at hxc419@vt.edu.

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