0. Ongoing Services – updated 9/21/20 1. ONE HEALTH WEBINAR SERIES: THE ROLE OF BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH IN DEVELOPING THERAPEUTICS FOR COVID-19 2. ONE HEALTH WEBINAR SERIES: THE TOLL OF COVID-10 ON ESSENTIAL MEDICAL, VETERINARY AND PUBLIC HEALTH PROFESSIONALS 3. INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW BOARD (IRB) 101 4. ONE HEALTH WEBINAR SERIES: COVID-19’S IMPACT ON ORGANIZATIONS WORKING WITH VULNERABLE POPULATIONS 5. “HEAVEN: I TOURED THERE” TWO-DAY WEBINAR 6. COMMUNITY CHANGE COLLABORATIVE FACULTY FORUM WITH CRUZ GARCIA AND NATHALIE FANKOWSKI 7. GETTING UNSTUCK – WORKSHOP WITH COOK COUNSELING CENTER 8. GLC CAFÉ 9. INTERFAITH COOPERATION & CIVIL RIGHTS – DEAN OF STUDENTS OFFICE 10. OPTIONAL PRACTICAL TRAINING (OPT) WORKSHOP 11. GRADUATE STUDENT GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEETING 12. ANNUAL ONE HEALTH CASE COMPETITION 13. NUTSHELL GAMES
Administrative Announcements: 14. INTERDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH HONOR SOCIETY FALL MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIONS – 1st posting 15. GRADUATE STUDENT ASSEMBLY BUY BLACKSBURG INITIATIVE – 2nd posting 16. LITTLE HOKIE HANGOUT SPRING 2021 ENROLLMENT IS OPEN – 2nd posting 17. GSA TRAVEL FUND FALL CYCLE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS – 2nd posting 18. GRADUATE STUDENT INPUT NEEDED—VIRGINIA TECH WOMEN’S ALLIANCE CONVERSATIONS – 2nd posting 19. INVITATION FOR ASIAN PACIFIC ISLANDER DESI AMERICAN GRADUATE STUDENTS TO SHARE THEIR MENTORING EXPERIENCE – 2nd posting 20. EDWARD BOUCHET HONOR SOCIETY NOMINATION PERIOD OPEN – 2nd posting 21. APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR JEAN B. DUERR MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP – 2nd posting 22. GRADUATE COMMUNITY MURAL – MORE ARTISTS NEEDED – 2nd posting 23. STUDENTS NEEDED FOR FOCUS GROUP WITH BOARD OF VISITORS – 3rd posting 24. LITTLE HOKIE HAND-ME-DOWN ACCEPTING DONATIONS – 3rd posting
Jobs: 25. GRADUATE STUDENT WAGE POSITION OPENING IN OFFICE FOR INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY – 1st posting 26. GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP OPPORTUNITY FOR SPRING 2021 – 2nd posting
Volunteers and research participants sought: 27. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR RESEARCH STUDY ON EXOSKELETONS – 1st posting 28. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR COVID-10 CONTACT TRACING SURVEY – 1st posting 29. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED: RESEARCH STUDY ON EFFECTS OF IN-VEHICLE AGENT LANGUAGE IN SELF-DRIVING CARS – 2nd posting 30. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR REMOTE AUGMENTED REALITY USER STUDY – 3rd posting 31. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR AUGMENTED REALITY VIRTUAL MONITORS STUDY – 3rd posting
Upcoming Events: 32. ASIAN PACIFIC ISLANDER DESI AMERICAN (APIDA) CAUCUS SOCIAL LUNCH HOURS – Nov. 10 33. VTGRAD2GRAD FIRESIDE CHAT – INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS – Nov. 10 34. INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW BOARD (IRB) LIVE Q&A – Nov. 11 35. LITTLE HOKIE(tm) HAND-ME-DOWN TWO DAY EVENT – Nov. 11 and 12 36. ITSA WILDCARD WORKSHOP: BEGINNING ARABIC – Nov. 12 37. DANCE OF NATIONS – Nov. 12 38. WHEN HOME IS UTTAINABLE, WHAT REPLACES IT? PUBLIC LECTURE AND PANEL FEATURING ALIA MALEK – Nov. 13 39. AFRICAN GRADUATE STUDENT MENTORING FORUM – Nov. 13 40. MOVING BEYOND OUR INFORMATION SILOS – DEAN OF STUDENTS OFFICE – Nov. 13
1. ASIAN PACIFIC ISLANDER DESI AMERICAN (APIDA) CAUCUS SOCIAL LUNCH HOURS 2. FROM HBCU TO PWI: HOW TO LEVERAGE LESSONS LEARNED FROM MY PREVIOUS INSTITUTION 3. STUDENT AFFAIRS 101 4. UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL: PANEL DISCUSSION WITH GRAD ALUMNI IN INDUSTRY 5. GETTING UNSTUCK – WORKSHOP WITH COOK COUNSELING CENTER 6. GLC CAFÉ: DIA DE LOS MUERTOS TRIVA EDITION 7. INTERFAITH COOPERATION & CIVIL RIGHTS – DEAN OF STUDENTS OFFICE 8. “THREE SISTERS DRESSED IN BLACK” AT THE LYRIC 9. PUMPKIN FUN WITH THE GRADUATE SCHOOL 10. LIBRARY VIRTUAL GAME NIGHT 11. VIRTUAL COOKING WORKSHOP WITH TSA
Administrative Announcements: 12. GRADUATE STUDENT ASSEMBLY BUY BLACKSBURG INITIATIVE – 1st posting 13. LITTLE HOKIE HANGOUT SPRING 2021 ENROLLMENT IS OPEN – 1st posting 14. GSA TRAVEL FUND SPRING CYCLE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS – 1st posting 15. GRADUATE STUDENT INPUT NEEDED—VIRGINIA TECH WOMEN’S ALLIANCE CONVERSATIONS – 1st posting 16. INVITATION FOR ASIAN PACIFIC ISLANDER DESI AMERICAN GRADUATE STUDENTS TO SHARE THEIR MENTORING EXPERIENCE – 1st posting 17. EDWARD BOUCHET HONOR SOCIETY NOMINATION PERIOD OPEN – 1st posting 18. APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR JEAN B. DUERR MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP – 1st posting 19. GRADUATE COMMUNITY MURAL – MORE ARTISTS NEEDED – 1st posting 20. STUDENTS NEEDED FOR FOCUS GROUP WITH BOARD OF VISITORS – 2nd posting 21. PROCLAMATION SIGNING –“I ASK” FOR CONSENT – 2nd posting 22. LITTLE HOKIE HAND-ME-DOWN ACCEPTING DONATIONS –3rd posting 23. MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCE FOR VIRGINIANS – 2nd posting
Jobs: 24. GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP OPPORTUNITY FOR SPRING 2021 – 2nd posting
Volunteers and research participants sought: 25. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED: RESEARCH STUDY ON EFFECTS OF IN-VEHICLE AGENT LANGUAGE IN SELF-DRIVING CARS – 1st posting 26. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR REMOTE AUGMENTED REALITY USER STUDY – 2nd posting 27. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR AUGMENTED REALITY VIRTUAL MONITORS STUDY – 2nd posting 28. PARENTS AND THEIR 7-11-YEAR-OLD CHILDREN NEEDED FOR RESEARCH STUDY – 3rd posting 29. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED: RESEARCH STUDY – COMPUTATIONAL THINKING PRACTICE – 3rd posting
Upcoming Events: 30. ONE HEALTH WEBINAR SERIES: THE ROLE OF BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH IN DEVELOPING THERAPEUTICS FOR COVID-19 – Nov. 2 31. ONE HEALTH WEBINAR SERIES: THE TOLL OF COVID-10 ON ESSENTIAL MEDICAL, VETERINARY AND PUBLIC HEALTH PROFESSIONALS – Nov. 3 32. INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW BOARD (IRB) 101 – Nov. 4 33. ONE HEALTH WEBINAR SERIES: COVID-19’S IMPACT ON ORGANIZATIONS WORKING WITH VULNERABLE POPULATIONS – Nov. 4 34. “HEAVEN: I TOURED THERE” TWO-DAY WEBINAR – Nov. 4 & 18 35. OPTIONAL PRACTICAL TRAINING (OPT) WORKSHOP – Nov. 5 36. GRADUATE STUDENT GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEETING – Nov. 5 37. ANNUAL ONE HEALTH CASE COMPETITION – Nov. 7 38. INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW BOARD (IRB) LIVE Q&A – Nov. 11 39. ITSA WILDCARD WORKSHOP: BEGINNING ARABIC – Nov. 12 40. DANCE OF NATIONS – Nov. 12 41. WHEN HOME IS UNATTAINABLE, WHAT REPLACES IT? PUBLIC LECTURE AND PANEL FEATURING ALIA MALEK – Nov. 13 42. MOVING BEYOND OUR INFORMATION SILOS – DEAN OF STUDENTS OFFICE – Nov. 13
0. Ongoing Services – updated 9/21/20 1.OPEN ACCESS FORUM 2020 – CONNECTING THE OPENS: OPEN ACCESS, OPEN EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES, AND OPEN DATA 2. OPEN ACCESS KEYNOTE: COUNTING WHAT COUNTS IN RECRUITMENT, PROMOTION AND TENURE 3. OPTIONAL PRACTICAL TRAINING (OPT) WORKSHOP 4. BEAT STRESS WITH FREE GUIDED MEDIATION 5. 2020 TOWARD AN OPEN MONOGRAPH ECOSYSTEM (TOME) STAKEHOLDER MEETING 6. GLC CAFÉ 7. GENERAL BODY MEETING: SCIENCE POLICY EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY CLUB 8. INTERFAITH COOPERATION & CIVIL RIGHTS – DEAN OF STUDENTS OFFICE 9. SCHEV-OVAC WEBINAR: “OPEN EDUCATION: STUDENT SUCCESS AND FACULTY AUTONOMY” 10. TURKISH MOVIE NIGHT AND DISCUSSION: THE WILD PEAR TREE
Administrative Announcements: 11. STUDENTS NEEDED FOR FOCUS GROUP WITH BOARD OF VISITORS – 1st posting 12. PROCLAMATION SIGNING –“I ASK” FOR CONSENT – 1st posting 13. LITTLE HOKIE HAND-ME-DOWN ACCEPTING DONATIONS –2nd posting 14. OPEN ACCESS WEEK 2020 – OCTOBER 19-23 – 2nd posting 15. MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCE FOR VIRGINIANS – 2nd posting 16. BOOK GIVEAWAY BY INTERVARSITY GRAD CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP – 2nd posting 17. INVITATION TO SHARE MOMENTS WHEN YOU FELT EXCLUDED AND INCLUDED AT VT – 3rd posting 18. INTERDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH HONOR SOCIETY FALL MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIONS – 3rd posting
Jobs: 19. GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP OPPORTUNITY FOR SPRING 2021 – 1st posting
Volunteers and research participants sought: 20. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR REMOTE AUGMENTED REALITY USER STUDY – 1st posting 21. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR AUGMENTED REALITY VIRTUAL MONITORS STUDY – 1st posting 22. PARENTS AND THEIR 7-11-YEAR-OLD CHILDREN NEEDED FOR RESEARCH STUDY – 2nd posting 23. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED: RESEARCH STUDY – COMPUTATIONAL THINKING PRACTICE – 2nd posting
Upcoming Events: 24. FROM HBCU TO PWI: HOW TO LEVERAGE LESSONS LEARNED FROM MY PREVIOUS INSTITUTION – Oct. 27 25. STUDENT AFFAIRS 101 – Oct. 27 26. ONE HEALTH WEBINAR SERIES: THE ROLE OF BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH IN DEVELOPING THERAPEUTICS FOR COVID-19 – Nov. 2 27. ONE HEALTH WEBINAR SERIES: THE TOLL OF COVID-10 ON ESSENTIAL MEDICAL, VETERINARY AND PUBLIC HEALTH PROFESSIONALS – Nov. 3 28. ONE HEALTH WEBINAR SERIES: COVID-19’S IMPACT ON ORGANIZATIONS WORKING WITH VULNERABLE POPULATIONS – Nov. 4 29. GRADUATE STUDENT GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEETING – Nov. 5 30. ANNUAL ONE HEALTH CASE COMPETITION – Nov. 7 – Register by Oct. 19
This Week’s Events: 1.WAKE UP AND WIND DOWN WITH COOK COUNSELING CENTER 2. ALL IN: THE FIGHT FOR DEMOCRACY – DOCUMENTARY AND DISCUSSION 3. LIVING AS CHRISTIANS IN A TIME OF ANXIETY 4. YOGA – FREE WEEKLY ZOOM CLASS 5. VTGRAD2GRAD FIRESIDE CHAT 6. GLOBAL CONNECT SUPPORT GROUP 7. OPTIONAL PRACTICAL TRAINING (OPT) WORKSHOP 8. WHAT’S ON THE BALLOT: GERRYMANDERING AND REDISTRICTING IN VIRGINIA 9. WONDERING WHAT’S NEXT? GRADUATE & PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL FAIR 10. HUMP DAY HURDLE: HOW TO THINK MORE EFFECTIVELY IN A DIFFICULT SITUATION 11. OUR VOICE: SUPPORT GROUP FOR STUDENTS OF COLOR 12. FALL INTERFAITH DIALOGUES 13. FEDERAL JOB SEARCH PANEL 14. BEAT STRESS WITH FREE GUIDED MEDIATION 15. VICE PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE WATCH PARTY 16. OMBUDS DAY 2020 17. DR. EVIE SHOCKLEY: “RUTGERS ENGLISH DIVERSITY INSTITUTE (REDI), PIPELINE PROGRAMS, AND GRADUATE STUDIES: A DISCUSSION AND Q&A” 18. SUPPORT GROUP: EXPLORING PURPOSE & MEANING 19. GLC CAFÉ 20. ITSA WILDCARD WORKSHOP: CREATING & PUBLISHING YOUR OWN INSTAGRAM AR FILTERS 21. WOMEN IN TRANSPORTATION GAME NIGHT 22. ELECTIONS IN THE TRUMP ERA – COMMUNITY FORUM WITH RACHEL BITECOFER 23. ALONE TOGETHER: A WORKSHOP ON LONLINESS FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS 24. SUPPORT GROUP FOR CHINESE STUDENTS 25. FACT CHECK YOUR VOTE
Administrative Announcements: 26. INVITATION TO SHARE MOMENTS WHEN YOU HAVE FELT EXCLUDED AND INCLUDED AT VT – 1st posting 27. WELCOME MESSAGE TO WOMEN GRADUATE STUDENTS – 1st posting 28. INTERDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH HONOR SOCIETY FALL MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIONS – 1st posting 29. HOMECOMING CANDIDATE SHARES PLATFORM OF FOOD INSECURITY WITH GRAD STUDENTS – 1st posting 30. STUDENTS INVITED TO INTERVARSITY GRAD CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP ACTIVITIES – 2nd posting 31. STUDENT FOCUS GROUP PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR MOSS ARTS CENTER – 2nd posting 32. TECH’S GIVING ORGANIZED BY GRADUATE STUDENTS – 2nd posting 33. HOKIE MOVEMENT CLUB – 2nd posting 34. CALLING ALL 2020 GSARS PRESENTERS & JUDGES – YOUR SWAG IS HERE! – 2nd posting 35. APPLICATIONS INVITED FOR GRAD HONOR SYSTEM CHAIR POSITION – 3rd posting
Jobs: None at this time
Volunteers and research participants sought: 36. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED: RESEARCH STUDY – DRIVING SIMULATOR STUDY ON AUDITORY DISPLAYS AT RAIL CROSSINGS – 2nd posting 37. PARTICIPANTS SOUGHT FOR RESEARCH – Design and evaluation of novel sonic interactions for highly autonomous vehicles – 2nd posting
Upcoming Events: 38.JUGGLING GRAD SCHOOL AND FAMILY CAREGIVING RESPONSIBILITIES DURING COVID-19 – Oct. 14/15 39. SPICE UP YOUR LIFE: HISTORY, SENSORY EVALUATION, AND PRACTICAL USES – Oct. 22 40. FROM HBCU TO PWI: HOW TO LEVERAGE LESSONS LEARNED FROM MY PREVIOUS INSTITUTION – Oct. 27
This Week’s Events: 1.WAKE UP AND WIND DOWN WITH COOK COUNSELING CENTER 2. FRISBEES ON THE DRILLFIELD 3. YOGA – FREE WEEKLY ZOOM CLASS 4. ADJUSTING TO COLLEGE DURING THE PANDEMIC 5. CAREERS IN SCIENCE FAIR 6. FALL INTERFAITH DIALOGUES 7. BEAT STRESS WITH FREE GUIDED MEDITATION 8. SUPPORT GROUP: EXPLORING PURPOSE & MEANING 9. GLC CAFÉ 10. GRADUATE STUDENT GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEETING 11. HAPPINESS GROUP FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS 12. I BELONG HERE: WOMEN’S SENSE OF BELONGING IN ACADEMIA AND SOCIETY
Administrative Announcements: 13. STUDENTS INVITED TO INTERVARSITY GRAD CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP ACTIVITIES – 1st posting 14. STUDENT FOCUS GROUP PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR MOSS ARTS CENTER – 1st posting 15. TECH’S GIVING ORGANIZED BY GRADUATE STUDENTS – 1st posting 16. HOKIE MOVEMENT CLUB – 1st posting 17. CALLING ALL 2020 GSARS PRESENTERS & JUDGES – YOUR SWAG IS HERE! – 1st posting 18. FALL 2020 DEADLINE FOR INCLUSION IN COMMENCEMENT LISTING COMING UP – 2nd posting 19. APPLICATIONS INVITED FOR GRAD HONOR SYSTEM CHAIR POSITION – 2nd posting 20. FREE ONE-ON-ONE VIRTUAL NUTRITION GUIDANCE – 2nd posting 21. AASU SEEKS NOMINATIONS FOR GRADUATE STUDENT LIAISON – 2nd posting 22. VIRGINIA TECH SCIENCE FESTIVAL SEEKS SCIENTIST/RESEARCHERS – 2nd posting 23. GRADUATE STUDENT NEEDED FOR COMMISSION ON EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND DIVERSITY – 3rd posting
Jobs: 24. CENTER FOR GERONTOLOGY SEEKS GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANT – 3rd posting
Volunteers and research participants sought: 25. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED: RESEARCH STUDY – DRIVING SIMULATOR STUDY ON AUDITORY DISPLAYS AT RAIL CROSSINGS – 1st posting 26. PARTICIPANTS SOUGHT FOR RESEARCH – Design and evaluation of novel sonic interactions for highly autonomous vehicles – 1st posting 27. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR VIRGINIA TECH COMMUTER SURVEY – 3rd posting
Upcoming Events: 28. ALL IN: THE FIGHT FOR DEMOCRACY – DOCUMENTARY AND DISCUSSION – October 5 29. WHAT’S ON THE BALLOT: GERRYMANDERING AND REDISTRICTING IN VIRGINIA – October 6 30. WONDERING WHAT’S NEXT? GRADUATE & PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL FAIR – October 7 31. FEDERAL JOB SEARCH PANEL – October 7 32. VICE PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE WATCH PARTY – October 7 33. ITSA WILDCARD WORKSHOP: CREATING & PUBLISHING YOUR OWN INSTAGRAM AR FILTERS – October 8 34. ELECTIONS IN THE TRUMP ERA – COMMUNITY FORUM WITH RACHEL BITECOFER – October 8 35. ALONE TOGETHER: A WORKSHOP ON LONLINESS FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS – October 9 36. FACT CHECK YOUR VOTE – October 9
This Week’s Events: 1.WAKE UP AND WIND DOWN WITH COOK COUNSELING CENTER 2. OPTIONAL PRACTICAL TRAINING (OPT) WORKSHOP 3. GRADUATE CAREER DEVELOPMENT: VIRTUAL INTERVIEWING 4. RESEARCH ETHICS & COMPLIANCE FOR VIRGINIA TECH RESEARCHERS 5. NATIONAL VOTER REGISTRATION DAY TEACH-IN AND VOTING Q & A 6. H-1B (WORK VISA) AND PERMANENT RESIDENCY WORKSHOP 7. HOW TO USE ITHENTICATE TRAINING SESSION 8. STRATEGIES FOR MANAGING ANXIETY WITH COOK COUNSELING CENTER 9. FALL INTERFAITH DIALOGUES 10. BEAT STRESS WITH FREE GUIDED MEDITATION 11. READING WHILE BLACK 12. HOW DO I MAKE THIS WORK? COMMUNICATING WITH YOUR ADVISOR/PROFESSOR/PI/MENTOR 13. SUPPORT GROUP: EXPLORING PURPOSE & MEANING 14. GLC CAFÉ 15. HAPPINESS GROUP FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS
Administrative Announcements: 16. FALL 2020 DEADLINE FOR INCLUSION IN COMMENCEMENT LISTING COMING UP – 1st posting 17. APPLICATIONS INVITED FOR GRAD HONOR SYSTEM CHAIR POSITION – 1st posting 18. GRAD STUDENTS: SIGN-UP NOW FOR THE NUTSHELL GAMES – 1st posting 19. FREE ONE-ON-ONE VIRTUAL NUTRITION GUIDANCE – 1st posting 20. AASU SEEKS NOMINATIONS FOR GRADUATE STUDENT LIAISON – 1st posting 21. VIRGINIA TECH SCIENCE FESTIVAL SEEKS SCIENTIST/RESEARCHERS – 1st posting 22. GRADUATE STUDENT NEEDED FOR COMMISSION ON EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND DIVERSITY – 2nd posting 23. GRADUATE COMMUNITY MURAL – 2nd posting 24. OPT-IN OPPORTUNITY: WELLthy – 3rd posting 25. CALL FOR ENTRIES: STUDENT ARTS SPOTLIGHT – 3rd posting
Jobs: 26. CENTER FOR GERONTOLOGY SEEKS GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANT – 2nd posting
Volunteers and research participants sought: 27. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR VIRGINIA TECH COMMUTER SURVEY – 2nd posting 28. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR WALKING RESEARCH STUDY – 3rd posting 29. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR BEHAVIOR RESEARCH STUDY – 3rd posting
Upcoming Events: 30. FRISBEES ON THE DRILLFIELD – Sept. 28 31. ADJUSTING TO COLLEGE DURING THE PANDEMIC – Sept. 29 32. I BELONG HERE: WOMEN’S SENSE OF BELONGING IN ACADEMIA AND SOCIETY – Oct. 2
This Week’s Events: 1.WAKE UP AND WIND DOWN WITH COOK COUNSELING CENTER 2. GRADUATE CAREER DEVELOPMENT: COVER LETTER WRITING 3. STRATEGIES FOR MANAGING ANXIETY WITH COOK COUNSELING CENTER 4. OPTIONAL PRACTICAL TRAINING (OPT) WORKSHOP 5. FALL INTERFAITH DIALOGUES 6. BEAT STRESS WITH FREE GUIDED MEDITATION 7. SUPPORT GROUP: EXPLORING PURPOSE & MEANING 8. GLC CAFÉ VIRTUAL EDITION: TRIVIA GAME 9. GRADUATE CAREER DEVELOPMENT: INTERNATIONAL STUDENT JOB SEARCH 10. SCIENCE POLICY EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY CLUB (SPEAC) MEETING 11. HAPPINESS GROUP FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS
Administrative Announcements: 12. GRADUATE STUDENT NEEDED FOR COMMISSION ON EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND DIVERSITY – 1st posting 13. GRADUATE COMMUNITY MURAL – 1st posting 14. OPT-IN OPPORTUNITY: WELLthy – 2nd posting 15. CALL FOR ENTRIES: STUDENT ARTS SPOTLIGHT – 2nd posting 16. STUDENT TITLE IX ADVISORY BOARD – 2nd posting 17. OPEN CHILDCARE SLOTS AT LITTLE HOKIE HANGOUT – 3rd posting 18. NEW PROGRAM PROVIDING FOOD ASSISTANCE TO STUDENTS – 3rd posting 19. ALPHA EPSILON LAMBDA MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIONS NOW ACCEPTED – 3rd posting
Jobs: 20. CENTER FOR GERONTOLOGY SEEKS GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANT – 1st posting 21. GRADUATE RESEARCH POSITION OPPORTUNITY – 3rd posting
Volunteers and research participants sought: 22. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR VIRGINIA TECH COMMUTER SURVEY – 1st posting 23. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR WALKING RESEARCH STUDY – 2nd posting 24. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR BEHAVIOR RESEARCH STUDY – 2nd posting 25. WATCHING WRITING REPLAY FOR COMPREHENSION PARTICIPANTS NEEDED – 3rd posting
Upcoming Events: 26. GRADUATE CAREER DEVELOPMENT: VIRTUAL INTERVIEWING – Sept. 21 27. H-1B (WORK VISA) AND PERMANENT RESIDENCY WORKSHOP – Sept. 22 28. HOW DO I MAKE THIS WORK? COMMUNICATING WITH YOUR ADVISOR/PROFESSOR/PI/MENTOR – Sept. 24 29. FRISBEES ON THE DRILLFIELD – Sept. 28 30. I BELONG HERE: WOMEN’S SENSE OF BELONGING IN ACADEMIA AND SOCIETY – Oct. 2
This Week’s Events: 1.BRADLEY STUDY CENTER OPEN HOUSE 2. DIGITAL CONNECT: EMPLOYER PANEL ON REMOTE RECRUITING 3. FALL INTERFAITH DIALOGUES 4. BEAT STRESS WITH FREE GUIDED MEDITATION 5. OUTDOOR ACTIVITY & SAFETY WORKSHOP FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS 6. SUPPORT GROUP: EXPLORING PURPOSE & MEANING 7. GRADUATE CAREER DEVELOPMENT: RESUME & CV WRITING 8. WHAT HAVE I GOTTEN MYSELF INTO? 9. ITSA WILDCARD WORKSHOP SERIES: IRISH DANCE 10. ASIAN PACIFIC ISLANDER DESI AMERICAN (APIDA) CAUCUS LAUNCH EVENT
Administrative Announcements: 11. OPT-IN OPPORTUNITY: WELLthy – 1st posting 12. CALL FOR ENTRIES: STUDENT ARTS SPOTLIGHT – 1st posting 13. STUDENT TITLE IX ADVISORY BOARD – 1st posting 14. OPEN CHILDCARE SLOTS AT LITTLE HOKIE HANGOUT – 2nd posting 15. NEW PROGRAM PROVIDING FOOD ASSISTANCE TO STUDENTS – 2nd posting 16. GSA PROGRAM CHAIRS APPLICATIONS CLOSING SOON – 2nd posting 17. ALPHA EPSILON LAMBDA MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIONS NOW ACCEPTED – 2nd posting 18. REGISTRATION OPEN FOR VT HAZARD RESEARCH DAY (VThRD20) – 2nd posting 19. 2020-2021 HANDBOOK AND PLANNERS AVAILABLE – 3rd posting 20. FIRST-GENERATION SUPPORT SURVEY – 3rd posting 21. STATISTICAL APPLICATIONS AND INNOVATIONS GROUP (SAIG) FALL SHORT COURSE OFFERINGS – 3rd posting 22. GRADUATE STUDENTS INVITED TO SUBMIT WRITING –3rd posting 23. GRADUATE HONOR SYSTEM RECRUITING GRADUATE STUDENT PANELISTS- 3rd posting 24. APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR COUNCIL OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS (CISO) BOARD – 3rd posting
Jobs: 25. GRA OPPORTUNITY IN SCHOLARLY INTEGRITY AND RESEARCH COMPLIANCE – 1st posting 26. GRADUATE RESEARCH POSITION OPPORTUNITY – 2nd posting
Volunteers and research participants sought: 27. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR WALKING RESEARCH STUDY – 1st posting 28. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR BEHAVIOR RESEARCH STUDY – 1st posting 29. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED – SIBLING STUDY – 3rd posting 30. WATCHING WRITING REPLAY FOR COMPREHENSION PARTICIPANTS NEEDED – 3rd posting 31. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR TECHNOLOGY-MEDIATED RECREATION RESEARCH STUDY- 3rd posting 32. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR SMART HOME SURVEY -3rd posting 33. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR COMPUTER WORKING CONTEXT SURVEY- 3rd posting 34. HEALTHY DOGS NEEDED FOR HEART DISEASE STUDY – 3rd posting 35. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED: HATE CRIME AND FRESHMEN – 3rd posting
Upcoming Events: 36. GRADUATE CAREER DEVELOPMENT: COVER LETTER WRITING – Sept. 15 37. GRADUATE CAREER DEVELOPMENT: INTERNATIONAL STUDENT JOB SEARCH – Sept. 17 38. SCIENCE POLICY EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY CLUB (SPEAC) MEETING – Sept. 17
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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 HOUSETuesday, 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.
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
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.
This Week’s Events: 1. BEAT STRESS WITH FREE GUIDED MEDITATION
Administrative Announcements: 2. VTGrATE INVITED MEMBERSHIP AND ADVANCEMENT APPLICATIONS FOR FALL 2020 – 1st posting 3. RESEARCH TOOLS FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS WORKSHOP SERIES – 1st posting 4. GRAD 5124: RESEARCH SKILLS FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS – 1st posting 5. TLOS CLASSES – MANY SPOTS OPEN OVER NEXT FEW WEEKS – 2nd posting 6. HOKIE READY APP AND STUDENT CHECKLIST – 2nd posting 7. NEW EVENING ONLY (EO) PARKING PERMITS AVAILABLE – 2nd posting 8. APPLICATIONS FOR GSA PROGRAM CHAIRS NOW OPEN – 2nd posting 9. COMPREHENSIVE FEE PAYMENT PLAN FOR STUDENTS ON ASSISTANTSHIP – 3rd posting 10. MESSAGE FROM UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID – 3rd posting 11. NEW PROCEDURES FOR REQUESTING REDUCED COMPREHENSIVE FEES – 3rd posting
Jobs: 12. HOKIE MENTORSHIP CONNECT GRADUATE AMBASSADOR – 1st posting 13. GA OPPORTUNITY IN LIBRARY & CEE – 2nd posting 14. REIMAGINING diVersiTY GRADUATE STUDENT WAGE POSITION – 3rd posting
Volunteers and research participants sought: 15. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR ONLINE DANCE CLASS – 2nd posting
Upcoming Events: 16. GRADUATE SCHOOL AND HUMAN RESOURCES TO MEET WITH GRAD ASSISTANTS Friday, August 21, 3-4pm, Zoom – Register now!
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/ :gradstudentombud@vt.edu, 540-231-9573
1. BEAT STRESS WITH FREE GUIDED MEDITATION Wednesdays in August, 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
2. VTGrATE INVITED MEMBERSHIP AND ADVANCEMENT APPLICATIONS FOR FALL 2020 – 1st 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.
3. RESEARCH TOOLS FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS WORKSHOP SERIES – 1st 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.
4. GRAD 5124: RESEARCH SKILLS FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS – 1st 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.
5. TLOS CLASSES – MANY SPOTS OPEN OVER NEXT FEW WEEKS – 2nd posting Technology-enhanced Learning and Online Strategies has spots open for many Professional Development Network courses over the next two weeks. Classes include “Zoom for Teaching”, “Fall Course Design Clinic,” “How to use iThenticate” and many more. Descriptions of the courses, as well as the link to enroll can be found here: https://profdev.tlos.vt.edu/
6. HOKIE READY APP AND STUDENT CHECKLIST – 2nd posting Students should check out the student checklist on the VT Ready website here https://vt.edu/ready/student-checklist.html This site includes links to the Hokie Ready app and a health survey.
7. NEW EVENING ONLY (EO) PARKING PERMITS AVAILABLE – 2nd posting Virginia Tech Transportation Services is offering a new Evening Only (EO) Permit that will provide faculty, staff, students, volunteers, and community members the opportunity to park on campus during evenings only (5 – 10 p.m.). These permits can now be purchased for $100 annually or $50 per semester in-person at Parking Services (505 Beamer Way). The EO tag is currently not available for sale online. More information can be found here: https://vtnews.vt.edu/notices/parking-permits202021.html
8. APPLICATIONS FOR GSA PROGRAM CHAIRS NOW OPEN – 2nd posting The Graduate Student Assembly is now 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.
9. COMPREHENSIVE FEE PAYMENT PLAN FOR STUDENTS ON ASSISTANTSHIP – 3rd posting Graduate students on an assistantship contract may choose to pay their comprehensive and commonwealth facilities and equipment fees using the Graduate Comprehensive Fee Payment Plan. Enrollment in the plan is possible after an eligible student has registered for classes and the department has entered the tuition remission award. The plan is available during the fall and spring semesters at no cost, with a new application required each semester. Fall enrollment deadline: 9/29/20.
10. MESSAGE FROM UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID – 3rd posting If you applied for and were awarded financial aid, please remember to actively accept your Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan in Hokie SPA if you plan to use it. If you plan to use it and do not accept, it will not appear as a payment on your university bill. You may find instructions for viewing your financial aid offer and accepting or declining your loan here. If you are a new borrower, you also need to complete Entrance Counseling and your Master Promissory Note at the Federal Student Aid website. Please take of these items as soon as possible.
11. NEW PROCEDURES FOR REQUESTING REDUCED COMPREHENSIVE FEES – 3rd posting In recognition of students living and studying away from the Blacksburg campus, comprehensive fees may be reduced for students enrolled in an all virtual schedule or who have only research hours/ independent study not located on campus. Students must certify that they will reside more than 50 miles from the Blacksburg campus for the entire semester. More information can be found on the Bursar website. To be considered, this form must be submitted by the last day to add courses each semester.
12. HOKIE MENTORSHIP CONNECT GRADUATE AMBASSADOR – 1st posting Hokie Mentorship Connect Ambassadors support the initiatives of Hokie Mentorship Connect including tasks assigned as part of the enrollment and outreach process utilized to increase the usage and visibility of the platform. Duties will include but not be limited to working to market the program on behalf of Career and Professional Development through event management and participation. Mentorship Ambassadors will work closely with the Assistant Director – Mentorship Program to create programming, community outreach, and training materials. This position offers an excellent opportunity for students to build experience with student leadership, cultural competency and gain valuable professional experience. Position will be based remotely for the fall semester and will continue to do so in adherence to appropriate social distancing guidelines. Submit resume and a cover letter detailing your experience to cpdmentorship@vt.edu (Subject line: Hokie Mentorship Connect Ambassador) by Friday, August 21.
13. GA OPPORTUNITY IN LIBRARY & CEE– 2nd posting University Libraries and Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering is seeking a Graduate Assistant to work on a research project related to vibration data streaming and analysis.The goal of the project is to create a real-time monitoring platform for the Goodwin Hall Smart building, which collects vibration data continuously from over 200 sensors. This includes data acquisition & processing, data management, and data visualization. This platform would enable users to interact with the building via a web interface, obtain real time information on building operation, and monitor structural response to various loads (wind, tremors, occupants). You will have broad flexibility in exploring other potential applications in the context of civil engineering (e.g. sustainability, smart cities). For details please see: https://drive.google.com/file/d/15YepdakAA7df5TsPJzix5W5oOgZM-z8l/view?usp=sharing Questions? Contact zhiwuxie@vt.edu and sarlo@vt.edu
14. REIMAGINING diVersiTY GRADUATE STUDENT WAGE POSITION – 3rd posting Reimagining diVersiTy is a collaborative project comprised of researchers from Virginia Tech and is seeking a graduate student to improve university recruitment, retention, and outreach practices by participating in research projects, assisting with the development of training opportunities, and maintaining ongoing programs/activities. The applicant will work 15-20 hours per week at $20 per hour. Details about the qualifications, job duties, and to apply visit https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/3885818. All applications must be submitted through Handshake by 5:00 pm on Friday, August 7, 2020. Only students shortlisted for the position will be contacted for an interview. If you have questions related to the position description, please email us at reimagining-diversity@vt.edu.
15. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR ONLINE DANCE CLASS – 2nd posting Has the quarantine got you down? Have you been isolated and sedentary for the past several months? Then get moving by joining us for a study looking at the effects of online movement classes on mood and social connection. To participate, you will take a survey before and after an online dance class offered through Zoom at New River Moving Arts (https://www.newrivermovingarts.com/). Each survey will take approximately 30 minutes. You will be able to choose from a variety of movement classes (e.g., ballet, jazz, or contemporary dance) lasting 45 minutes. As compensation, you will receive the movement class at no cost. If you are interested, please sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0545aca72da4f58-nrmavt. For more information, email embodiedbrainlab@gmail.com.
16. GRADUATE SCHOOL AND HUMAN RESOURCES TO MEET WITH GRAD ASSISTANTS Friday, August 21, 3-4pm, Zoom The Graduate School and Human Resources will host this Zoom session for Graduate Teaching and Graduate Research Assistants. Vice President and Dean for Graduate Education Karen DePauw and Vice President for Human Resources Bryan Garey will host the session where Graduate Assistants may join to answer employment-related questions about fall semester. We ask that those who wish to attend the session register in advance. Questions may also be submitted before the session. Register here for the session on Aug. 21Submit a question here for the session
