This Week’s Events:
Ongoing Services – updated 6/1/21
1. A PRESENTATION, WORKSHOP, AND DIALOGUE WITH DR. DERALD WING SUE
2. SUMMER IN GALATIANS BIBLE STUDY
3. GLC CAFÉ
Administrative Announcements:
4. FREE INDIVIDUAL VIRTUAL NUTRITION COUNSELING MEETINGS – SIGN UP TODAY! – 2nd posting
5. SUBMISSIONS NEEDED FOR ROOTS AND RESETTLEMENT MAGAZINE – 2nd posting
6. CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: VT COVID-19 RESEARCH ACCELERATOR – 2nd posting
7. GRADUATE CERTIFICATE: COLLABORATIVE COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP – 3rd posting
8. GRADUATE CERTIFICATE: PROBLEM SOLVING FOR LEADING CHANGE – 3rd posting
9. FL-AGEP SEEKS ACADEMIC WOMEN OF COLOR TO BECOME FL-AGEP SCHOLARS – 3rd posting
Jobs:
10. PEACE CORPS CAMPUS RECRUITER GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP – NEW DEADLINE – 1st posting
11. VIRGINIA TECH COMPETITIVE CHEER CLUB SEEKS COACH – 2nd posting
12. VIRGINIA TECH CREW TEAM SEEKS COACH – 2nd posting
13. RUSSIAN FLAGSHIP PROGRAM SEEKS TUTORS FOR FALL 2021 – 3rd posting
Volunteers and research participants sought:
14. VOLUNTEER WITH THE VIRGINIA SCIENTIST-COMMUNITY INTERFACE – 1st posting
15. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR VR HAPTIC GLOVE STUDIES – 1st posting
16. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR ONLINE EXPERIMENT ON HUMAN BEHAVIOR – 1st posting
17. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR YOGA STUDY – 1st posting
18. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR BEHAVIORAL STUDIES ON COLLABORATIVE ONLINE CONTENT AUTHORING – 3rd posting
19. DIVISION OF IT SEEKS PARTICIPANTS FOR USER STUDY – 3rd posting
Upcoming Events:
20. COMPASSION TURNED INWARD: ANTIDOTE FOR STRESS AND ANXIETY – June 22
21. GRADUATE STUDENT ICE CREAM SOCIAL – June 23
0. Ongoing Services – updated 6/1/21
· 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 (Students must pay the summer health fee or daily use fee which can be reimbursed through Aetna. Students must be in Virginia)
· WRITING CENTER SERVICES: Schedule an appointment at https://vt.mywconline.com/
· GRADUATE OMBUDSPERSON: contact for appointment at gradstudentombud@vt.edu, 540-231-9573
1. A PRESENTATION, WORKSHOP, AND DIALOGUE WITH DR. DERALD WING SUE
Thursday, June 17, 10am, Zoom
Dr. Sue is renowned for his work on microaggressions and microinterventions (See: https://www.apa.org/pi/oema/resources/ethnicity-health/asian-american/microaggressions-asians.pdf). Register in advance for this webinar:
https://virginiatech.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_euMj1KlwTryXm78jC1muNw For questions, email Dr. Nina Ha (nha@vt.edu)
2. SUMMER IN GALATIANS BIBLE STUDY
Thursday, June 17, 12:30-1:30pm, Zoom
Join our new Bible Study on the book of Galatians. Sponsored by the Graduate Student Intervarsity Christian Fellowship. Visit www.gcfvt.org
3. GLC CAFÉ
Thursday, June 17, 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.
4. FREE INDIVIDUAL VIRTUAL NUTRITION COUNSELING MEETINGS – SIGN UP TODAY! – 2ndposting
Seeking nutrition guidance? Are you interested in learning how to making food choices that support a healthy lifestyle? Maybe you need help with skills for shopping and cooking to help you reach you wellness goals. If you have any of these concerns or others, graduate student nutrition counselors are here to help. The Human Nutrition, Foods and Exercise Department at Virginia Tech provides FREE one-on-one nutrition counseling services via Zoomto any interested students, faculty, or staff. Just go to https://www.hnfe.vt.edu/nutrition_counseling.html and sign up today!
5. SUBMISSIONS NEEDED FOR ROOTS AND RESETTLEMENT MAGAZINE – 2nd posting
The Center for Refugee, Migrant and Displacement Studies extended the deadline for submission of poems, songs, visual art, flash fiction, creative non-fiction, and scholarly statements to be featured in a mixed media collection. The Roots and Resettlement magazine (see volume one here ) is an interdisciplinary collection about displacement, resettlement, place, and belonging. One notable submission will receive a cash prize of $500. The fall publication will be featured at the launch of the new Center for Refugee, Migrant, and Displacement Studies at Virginia Tech. Email Submission to Zuleka Woods at rdauda@vt.edu (subject line “Roots & ResettlementSubmission”) by June 30, 2021.
6. CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: VT COVID-19 RESEARCH ACCELERATOR – 2nd posting
Applications are now being accepted for the VT Covid-19 Research Accelerator (sponsored by ISCE, the Policy Destination Area, CLAHS, and University Libraries), to take place July 12-16. This free event will provide dedicated time, space, and specialized support for researchers or teams to network and rapidly move their projects forward on this timely issue. Applications are open now through June 13th for faculty and graduate students at any phase of the research process. See the full call for applications, apply here, or contact Nathaniel Porter for more information.
7. GRADUATE CERTIFICATE: COLLABORATIVE COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP – 3rd posting
Are you looking to amplify your leadership effectiveness through related coursework? The Collaborative Community Leadership graduate certificate program prepares 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
8. GRADUATE CERTIFICATE: PROBLEM SOLVING FOR LEADING CHANGE – 3rd posting
We are witnessing change happening faster than ever before. Leaders today not only need to facilitate change, but also recognize we each prefer change in our own style, either being more adaptive or more innovative. The purpose of this certificate is to examine how one’s problem-solving style may influence how one individually solves problems, works in a team, and engages as an agent of change in society. Learn more by visiting https://www.alce.vt.edu/student-info/graduate/leadchange.html
9. FL-AGEP SEEKS ACADEMIC WOMEN OF COLOR TO BECOME FL-AGEP SCHOLARS – 3rd posting
The Florida AGEP Pathways Alliance (FLAGEP), an NSF-sponsored alliance model, is recruiting academic women of color (WOC) to become FL-AGEP scholars. Prospective scholars should be doctoral students (at the prospectus and pre-defense stages), post-doctoral scholars, and early career faculty (pre-tenure). The benefits include: (1) being mentored by a senior scholar in your research area, (2) participating in a 1-week intensive research bootcamp (RBC), (3) receiving a 1-year subscription to the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity (NCFDD), and (4) engaging in longitudinal faculty development activities (e.g., invited research talks, teaching apprentices). The objective of the model includes supporting the persistence, recruitment, retention, and promotion of WOC faculty in STEM, or those who intend to become faculty. The scholar model was originally based in Florida but has now gone virtual; therefore, participants are being sought nationally. Please disregard the Florida resident requirement. Second, applications are currently being accepted for the next RBCs from June 6-11, 2021 and July 11-16, 2021. Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis, please disregard the dates in the call for applications. Apply here: https://webforms.fiu.edu/view.php?id=2458011
10. PEACE CORPS CAMPUS RECRUITER GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP – NEW DEADLINE – 1st posting
The Center for International Research, Education, and Development (CIRED) at VT is searching for a graduate student who is a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer to serve as the part-time Campus Peace Corps Recruiter (20 hours/week). The recruiter will be the main point of contact for people interested in joining the Peace Corps. Subject to the availability of funding, position will begin August 2021 and run through Spring Semester 2022. The successful candidate will receive graduate school tuition remission and a stipend. The closing date is Friday July 2 or until filled. For application information go to: https://cired.vt.edu/About/job-opportunities.html
11. VIRGINIA TECH COMPETITIVE CHEER CLUB SEEKS COACH – 2nd posting
Virginia Tech Competitive Club Cheer is actively seeking someone to fill our coaching position. We are looking for someone with cheerleading experience, either cheering for/coaching at an Allstar gym or cheering in college and coaching experience or experience working with students. Someone who is passionate and knowledgeable about cheerleading and over the age of 25, who is also NCA certified or willing to become NCA certified. We practice 2-3 times a week and will need someone who can accompany us to College Nationals in Daytona Beach, Florida during the spring semester. We will be conducting zoom interviews, please contact our President Moorea Patcha for more details and to set up an interview time. mooreapatcha1120@vt.edu
12. VIRGINIA TECH CREW TEAM SEEKS COACH – 2nd posting
The Virginia Tech Crew Team is seeking enthusiastic, dedicated coaches of any level (novice or varsity) to join its staff for the fall 2021 season. The VT Crew Team is a student organization based in Blacksburg, VA that has been operating for 26 years. After great recent success this spring and the promise for future excellence next year, VT Crew is looking for coaches to expand its rapidly growing program. Rowers at VT have experience ranging from novice to 8+ years. Responsibilities include planning and executing an effective training regimen in order to prepare rowers for a competitive racing season and collaborating with student executives to help ensure a well-run program. This program has a great tradition of creating a culture of hard work and dedication among the team. The team is looking to add someone who will strengthen the team in every aspect. The VT Crew Team will provide coaches pay, a travel stipend for regattas, and the opportunity to attend US Rowing coaching clinics. If interested, please reach out to Ryan Anderson at 302-519-6514 or rand101299@vt.edu. I would love to speak with you about this opportunity!
13. RUSSIAN FLAGSHIP PROGRAM SEEKS TUTORS FOR FALL 2021 – 3rd posting
The Russian Flagship Program is looking to hire three graduate students as tutors for our Flagship students. The tutors must be fluent in Russian and have previous tutoring experience. This is an hourly position that starts at $25.00/hour and goes up depending on your experience. If you are interested please contact Eni Ramaj at eramaj@vt.edu.
14. VOLUNTEER WITH THE VIRGINIA SCIENTIST-COMMUNITY INTERFACE – 1st posting
Are you interested in policy, science, or environmental engineering? Want to help protect a local endangered fish? We are a group of grad students helping local environmental advocates champion the preservation of the candy darter, a small colorful fish found in the streams of West Virginia and Virginia that was placed on the endangered species list at the end of 2018. Get involved by emailing ivandiest@vt.edu or coming to our next meeting! We meet every Monday at 2:30pm ET over Zoom: https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/87091944362 Find out more about the Virginia Scientist-Community Interface on our website: https://virginiasci.org/
15. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR VR HAPTIC GLOVE STUDIES – 1st posting
The Mind Music Machine Lab at Virginia Tech is seeking individuals to participate in a VR Haptic Glove Studies which investigate the effects of haptic glove on the sense of presence, engagement and usability the users. Participants will be asked to fill out the survey to evaluate the usability, presence, and engagement. Participants will play a VR game with three different input devices – Oculus Quest 2 Controller, bare hands, and VR Haptic Glove we devised. The experiment will take around 30 – 45 minutes and participants will be compensated with $10. Location is CRC Knowledge Work II, Computer Science Department, VT, 2202 Kraft Dr SW, Blacksburg, VA 24060. To participate in the study, please contact the researcher, Hye Sung by email (mhss5458@vt.edu).
16. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR ONLINE EXPERIMENT ON HUMAN BEHAVIOR – 1st posting
Online experiment investigating human behavior, Diana Lab, VT Psychology. One to two sessions, each approximately 30 minutes. Receive choice of Amazon or Kroger e-giftcard: $10 for first session, $15 for second session (10 days later, depending on first session responses). Eligibility: between 18 and 50 years of age, with access to a laptop or desktop computer with an internet connection. Session 1 task: view pictures of ordinary objects and make opinion-based judgments about each object. If first session responses meet our requirements, may be invited via email to participate in second session. Study is entirely online but should be completed in a distraction-free environment. Must be willing to provide name and email in order to receive payment. Email vtmemorylab@gmail.com with questions. Limited number of slots now with more released at a later date. If survey is closed, email to be notified when study re-opens.
https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bmzHGPScT3CZ4cS
17. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR YOGA STUDY – 1st posting
Participants are needed for a study on how yoga may meet physical activity guidelines. Research study conducted by Virginia Tech (#21-325). Eligible Participants: 65+ yrs old, No contraindications to physical activity; comprehension of English; Able to travel to Blacksburg, VA at In Balance Yoga Studio. Study will include heart rate monitoring and accelerometers (wearable devices that track physical movement) used during a yoga class. Time commitment: ~5 hrs spread over a 2 week time period. For more information, please contact: Anna Dysart –adysart@vt.edu
18. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR BEHAVIORAL STUDIES ON COLLABORATIVE ONLINE CONTENT AUTHORING – 3rd posting
The Echo Lab at Virginia Tech is seeking individuals to participate in a collaborative writing (e.g., academic papers, project reports) study through which we aim to investigate the communication occurring between collaborators. We are seeking participants who: are 18 years and older, can fill out a survey in English, uses online services, has written collaboratively with others and can participate in the study across multiple sessions. Depending on the role assigned to you by the researchers, your duration of participation and compensation will change. For one role, duration will be up to 240 minutes total: this includes a pre-survey, writing up two essay drafts, finalizing two essays, and filling out surveys after finalizing each essay. Participants in this role will be compensated with an electronic gift card of $50 after participating in the full study, and will have an opportunity to be paid a bonus of $100 if their essay is chosen as the winning essay. For another role, duration will be up to 140 minutes total: this includes a pre-survey, collaborating on two essays, and filling out surveys after collaborating on each essay. Participants in this role will be compensated with an electronic gift card of $20 after participating in the full study, and will have an opportunity to be paid a bonus of $50 if their essay is chosen as the winning essay. Both participants will fill out a pre-study survey as well as complete surveys after each collaboration, and a pair of collaborators will have a chance of winning a bonus ($50 or $100 for each collaborator depending on the role assigned by the researcher) if the collaborated essay is selected as the winning essay. To participate in the study, please contact the researcher, Amber Aftab by email (amber19@vt.edu).
19. DIVISION OF IT SEEKS PARTICIPANTS FOR USER STUDY AND EARN $5 GIFT CARD – 3rd posting
The Division of Information Technology invites you to participate in a user study and earn a $5 gift card. When you volunteer to participate in our persona study, you will help us better understand needs and expectations of our users. The information you will provide will help inform decisions about improving your technology experience at Virginia Tech. If you are interested, learn how you can participate in our study at https://it.vt.edu/projects/ux-community/user_personas.html
Upcoming Events:
20. COMPASSION TURNED INWARD: ANTIDOTE FOR STRESS AND ANXIETY
Tuesday, June 22, 6-7pm, Zoom
Are you stressed and anxious? We will learn how to 1) Forgive and accept what we consider to be imperfections and failings; 2) Be a healing presence for ourselves when we are suffering; 3) Develop a loving relationship with ourselves. Attend this workshop led by Dr. Bishal Karna (Nazareth College, Rochester, NY) and hosted by Synergy: Interfaith Collective at Virginia Tech in partnership with VT Interfaith Program. Please RSVP at dos.vt.edu/compassioninward
21. GRADUATE STUDENT ICE CREAM SOCIAL
Wednesday, June 23, 2-3pm, Graduate School Lobby/Lawn
Take a break from the heat and join fellow graduate students for ice cream. We will have individually wrapped popsicles and ice cream bars as well as a few games on the Graduate School Lawn! Please let us know you plan to attend here: https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6yevTy5S3Pr5oIm