This Week’s Events:
Ongoing Services – updated 2/1/21
1. GLC CAFÉ
Administrative Announcements:
2. VIRTUAL GRADUATE SCHOOL PHOTO BOOTH FOR GRADUATE SCHOOL COMMENCEMENT -1st posting
3. BENGALI STUDENT ORGANIZATION COLLECTED UNUSED CPAP/BIPAP MACHINES- 2nd posting
4. GRADUATE STUDENT AWARD WINNERS FEATURED IN GLC – 2nd posting
Jobs:
5. GRADUATE ASSISTANT POSITION AVAILABLE IN ACCESSIBLE TECHNOLOGIES – 1st posting
6. VP FOR FINANCE SENIOR MANAGEMENT AREA SEEKS GRADUATE ASSISTANT – 1st posting
7. BLACKSBURG CAMPUS WAGE POSITION FOR FALL 2021 – 1st posting
8. GRADUATE ASSISTANT POSITION AVAILABLE IN TLOS – 3rd posting
Volunteers and research participants sought:
9. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED: RESEARCH STUDY – EFFECTS OF INTELLIGENT VOICE AGENTS IN AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES – 1st posting
Upcoming Events: none at this time
0. Ongoing Services – updated 2/1/21
· GRADUATE SCHOOL: In person drop-off or pick-up of documents and materials M-F 1:00-3:00pm, 120 GLC. Request one-on-one assistantship or academic advising by using our online request form to set-up a Zoom session.
· CAREER ADVISING: schedule virtual career advising appointment via https://career.vt.edu/job-search/Handshake.html
· 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
· WRITING CENTER SERVICES: Schedule an appointment at https://vt.mywconline.com/
· GRADUATE OMBUDSPERSON: contact for appointment at gradstudentombud@vt.edu, 540-231-9573
1. GLC CAFÉ
Thursday, May 20, 4-5:00pm, Zoom https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/97678968202
Pour yourself a cup of tea or coffee and join fellow grads and Grad School staff for some casual conversation and the occasional game via Zoom. If you have questions or concerns about this event, email Monika Gibson at gibsonm@vt.edu.
2. VIRTUAL GRADUATE SCHOOL PHOTO BOOTH FOR GRADUATE SCHOOL COMMENCEMENT -1st posting
Join in on the fun! The Graduate School is proud of all of our past and recent graduates! We also recognize our current students who successfully completed the semester! We have created an official virtual photo booth that is available through Monday, May 17th! How can you join in on the fun? Visit https://galleries.outsnapped.com/virtual/capture/OdWp9. Questions? email ordi@vt.edu
3. BENGALI STUDENT ORGANIZATION COLLECTED UNUSED CPAP/BIPAP MACHINES- 2nd posting
The Bengali Students’ Organization is asking the Virginia Tech community for their help in donating any unused cPAP/BiPAP machines/ oxygen concentrators for COVID19 relief in India. Currently, a lot of Covid-related deaths in India are happening for a lack of oxygen supply. These machines can provide life-saving oxygen to people in home care or people without any hospital beds. cPAP/BiPAP machines/ oxygen concentrators are commonly used to treat sleep disorders. People usually stop using these once they are cured or their treatment methods change. We are urging people if you have any unused machines at your home, please consider donating them for this urgent cause. The contact person is Ranit Mukherjee, email: mranit33@vt.edu. Just send a message with your meeting place address and we will collect it from there personally. Please share this message to any other community you are part of.
4. GRADUATE STUDENT AWARD WINNERS FEATURED IN GLC – 2nd posting
Winners of the graduate student and faculty mentor awards are featured in the GLC hallway near Au Bon Pain. Stop by and read about the amazing accomplishments these winners have achieved.
5. GRADUATE ASSISTANT POSITION AVAILABLE IN ACCESSIBLE TECHNOLOGIES – 1st posting
Accessible Technologies, within Technology-enhanced Learning and Online Strategies in the Division of IT, needs a Blacksburg-based Graduate Assistant (GA) to assist in providing project management and technical support for various initiatives within Accessible Technologies. This includes preparing information and materials for the VT Accessibility Professionals Certification grant cohorts and the Accessibility Network at VT. The graduate assistant will have access to training, assistive technologies, and workplace information to successfully support all job tasks. Plus, you’ll get experience working with some pretty cool accessibility staff! Apply here: https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/4781482
6. VP FOR FINANCE SENIOR MANAGEMENT AREA SEEKS GRADUATE ASSISTANT – 1st posting
The VP for Finance Senior Management Area seeks a full-time (20 hr/week) Graduate Assistant to support initiatives furthering the automation of administrative tasks using various technologies such as Robotic Process Automation (RPA). This is a 9-month appointment beginning 8/10/2021 and ending 5/09/2022. The GA will work closely with the finance solutions team to compile business requirements, coordinate with business process owners to document changes to current business practices, assist in process re-engineering and change management planning efforts, and independently analyze business case scenarios. The successful candidate should demonstrate familiarity with basic programming constructs, knowledge of process mapping and design, experience with relational databases and query tools, and an ability to manipulate large sets of data. For consideration, forward current resume and cover letter to fitsolutions-g@vt.edu.
7. BLACKSBURG CAMPUS WAGE POSITION FOR FALL 2021 – 1st posting
A campus unit is seeking two graduate students to fill a wage position (20 hrs per week at $20 an hour). Must have interest in Event Planning and Assessment, Public Relations, Marketing, Student Engagement and Support Services, and Administration and Operations. Other requirements include strong administrative and technical skills to include experience with Microsoft suite. Preferences include: Background in video editing and captioning and Background in social media skills. If interested, please email Shernita@vt.edu for more information.
8. GRADUATE ASSISTANT POSITION AVAILABLE IN TLOS – 3rd posting
The Instructional Design group in Technology-enhanced Learning and Online Strategies (TLOS) seeks a Graduate Assistant to support the development of content and interactive learning activities within instructional media as part of the development of engaging, technology-enhanced and high-quality courses for online, onsite, connected and web-extended classrooms. Knowledge or experience with instructional design, development of educational media, and software for video and audio editing is required, as is a customer service orientation, strong communication skills, and a willingness to learn new skills and technologies. The ideal applicant will be familiar with lecture capture tools (e.g. Camtasia, Kaltura), Adobe CC suite, and multimedia authoring tools such as Adobe Captivate and Articulate Rise/Storyline. Position eligible to begin this Summer as wage, carrying over into graduate assistantship for 2021-22 academic year, and with potential to extend multiple years. Interested candidates can send materials to Daron Williams, Director of Instructional Design, at daron.williams@vt.edu.
9. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED: RESEARCH STUDY – EFFECTS OF INTELLIGENT VOICE AGENTS IN AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES – 1st posting
The Mind Music and Machine Lab at Virginia Tech is seeking individuals to participate in a
study to determine the effects of in-vehicle agents on driver experiences and performance in an autonomous vehicle. During the study, you will be asked to drive in a driving simulator. Criteria for eligibility are 1) active driver with a valid license, 2) age 18+ with good health, and 3) normal vision and hearing. The study will last approximately 60 minutes. Each participant will receive a compensation of $10 for participation. For more information, please contact Skye Taylor (skyesolace@vt.edu) or Alex Santiago-Anaya (alexsantiago@vt.edu) This study is being conducted under the supervision of Dr. Myounghoon Jeon (myounghoonjeon@vt.edu).