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1. WEEKLY SERVICES IN THE GLC

• Walk-in counseling: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, 1:00-5:00pm, Green Room (across from G)
• Writing support and career advising in the GLC will resume in the fall. For writing assistance in the summer, contact the Writing Center at 231-5436.

2. SHORT STAT COURSE: REGRESSION USING BAYESIAN STAT IN R
Wednesday, Jul 21, 4:00-6:00pm, Fralin Auditorium
Taught by Nels Johnson, this course addresses the use of an alternative paradigm called Bayesian statistics in which to perform statistical analyses. The presenter will explain some of the basic terminology of Bayesian statistics (prior distributions, posterior distributions, credible intervals, conjugacy, etc.), some software options to perform the analyses, and how interpretations of results change in this new paradigm. Participants will use the R software language to run some examples of multiple linear regression and probit regression using the bayesm package that will illustrate these concepts. LISA (Laboratory for Interdisciplinary Statistical Analysis) provides this short course to help graduate students use statistics in their research. Learn more or read registration instructions.  Refreshments will be provided at the end of each short course.

3. WOOF, WOOF: GSA DOG HIKE!
Saturday, Jul 24, 9:00am, Gateway Trail- Jefferson National Forest
Get out for a morning hike in the Jefferson National Forest with Cinnamon and Lyle! It should be a fun play time for 4-legged friends and also a nice hike for people (with or without a dog). Detailed information, directions, and optional RSVP are located here. Questions: contact Brian Templeton.

4. GRAD ASSISTANTSHIP OPPORTUNITY FOR RETURNED PC VOLUNTEER
The VT Office of International Research, Education, and Development (OIRED) seeks a returned Peace Corps volunteer to serve as a full-time Graduate Assistant (20 hours/wk) Campus Peace Corps Recruiter. Monthly stipend, tuition scholarship and insurance subsidy. The successful candidate will serve as the main university and SW Virginia point of contact for students and others interested in joining the Peace Corps.  Subject to the availability of funding, the position will begin Fall 2010 and run through Spring 2011. Interested persons should send a letter of application, a current resume, and names/addresses of three references to Mike Bertelsen, 540-231-9655.  Application reviews will begin on July 30, 2010 and continue until a qualified candidate is found.  For further information, see OIRED website.

5. GSA RE-OPENS EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT POSITION FOR 2010-11—APPLY NOW!
The Graduate Student Assembly is re-opening the 10 hour assistantship executive assistant position for the 2010-2011 academic year, effective immediately. A brief description of this position can be found on the GSA website. If you are interested, please send inquiries, your CV/resume, AND a cover letter to GSA President, Michelle McLeese by Friday, Jul 23, 2010 at 5pm.

6. ASSISTANTSHIP OPPORTUNITIES IN HYDROLOGY/HYDROPEDOLOGY-3rd posting
Two research assistantships are available for students in ag, engineering, science and natural resources, beginning January 2011 or sooner: for projects supported by the NSF at the Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest in New Hampshire. The study focuses on feedbacks between hydrology, soil characteristics, and catchment biogeochemistry and is aimed at explaining the spatial and temporal variation in stream water chemistry at the headwater catchment scale. The project has an intensive field component that will require extensive travel. Students work with VT faculty, as well as with federal and other university scientists. Strong background in hydrology, forest soils, and/or geospatial analyses is highly desired; M.S. degree in hydrology, soil science, ecology or related field is required. The student may enroll in the Department of Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation or in the interdisciplinary Geospatial and Environmental Analysis program in the College of Natural Resources and Environment. PhD assistantships will start at approximately $20,000 per year, plus tuition and health insurance subsidy. Graduate research assistants are actively involved in the departmental teaching program. If interested, contact Dr. Kevin McGuire, Research Assistant Professor of Forest Hydrology, 231-6017.

7. RESEARCH SUBJECTS SOUGHT – 1st posting
Research subjects are wanted for a study to determine whether daily consumption of corn oil/omega-3 fat will influence muscle soreness, damage and inflammation that occurs after weight training. Must consume supplement for 45 days, perform strenuous weight training bout, go through several weeks of weight training program developed by the researchers, and provide seven blood samples over 45 days. Eligibility: must be healthy males (non-smokers, no orthopedic limitations to exercise; no chronic health conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, bleeding, or inflammatory diseases); 18-28; schedule compatible with testing and training. Benefits: development of personal weight training program by experienced professionals, financial compensation up to $175. If interested, contact vthnfe@gmail.com for more information.

8. PAYROLL DEDUCTION OF COMP FEES FOR GRADUATE ASSISTANTS
Graduate students on assistantship appointment may pay their comprehensive, technology and capital fees through payroll deduction during the fall and spring semesters. To be eligible for this program, students must commit to paying the full-time comprehensive, technology and capital fees through payroll deduction. Enrollment is managed through Hokie SPA and students must sign up _each_ semester in which they wish to take advantage of this opportunity. Learn more.

9. UPCOMING EVENTS:

SHORT COURSE IN STATISTICS: LINEAR AND NON-LINEAR MIXED EFFECTS MODELS 
Tuesday, Jul 27, 4:00-6:00pm, Fralin Auditorium
Many times researchers take measurements on experimental units (i.e. subjects) at given time intervals. Most of the time subjects are set on different conditions (treatments) and the measurements (response) are expected to change due to the effect of these conditions. Two concepts are important when such experiments are run: longitudinal and repeated measurements. This short course presents some of the analysis techniques when either situation is present and highlight the differences between the two concepts. Taught by Ciro Velasco-Cruz. LISA (Laboratory for Interdisciplinary Statistical Analysis) provides this short course to help graduate students use statistics in their research. Learn more or read registration instructions.  Refreshments will be provided at the end of each short course.

GROOVE TO BOLLYWOOD MOVES
Tuesday, Jul 27, 5:30-6:30pm, GLC Plaza
RAINDATE: Wednesday, July 28, 5:30-6:30pm, GLC Plaza
Get your groove on with Bollywood Dance!  Burn a few calories in grace, style, and rhythm and spice up your personal dancing style by learning some classic Bollywood dance moves. Join this FREE dance session organized by GSA. Make sure to bring water and wear comfortable clothes and shoes. Please register by filling out this survey.  Questions? Contact Ranjana Mehta.

GSA SUMMER 2010 WINE SOCIAL
Friday, Jul 30, 5:30-9:00pm, University Club
Join GSA and your fellow grad students at a favorite annual summer event—the GSA Summer Wine Social! Wine service will stop at 8:30pm. Tickets are only $10 and can be pre-purchased online or at the door. GSA Delegate and Cabinet members can get in for $5 at the door. If you have any questions or would like to volunteer to help with the event, please contact Amanda Cronin Rumore, VP of Programs.

1. WEEKLY SERVICES IN THE GLC

• Walk-in counseling: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, 1:00-5:00pm, Green Room (across from G)
• Writing support and career advising in the GLC will resume in the fall. For writing assistance in the summer, contact the Writing Center at 231-5436.

2. SHORT COURSE IN STATS:  T-test, ANOVA, and ANCOVA
Tuesday, Jul 13, 4:00-6:00pm, Fralin Auditorium
Taught by Jennifer Kensler, this course covers the one sample, two sample and matched-pairs t-tests, one-way ANOVA (Analysis of Variance), two-way ANOVA and ANCOVA (Analysis of Covariance).  These techniques will be demonstrated using JMP. JMP is available for free download to VT students. Participants may want to bring a laptop with JMP installed.

3. GSA POTLUCK AND POT PAINTING
Tuesday, Jul 13, 5:00-6:30pm, GLC Room B
Join GSA for a potluck dinner and artistic escape! Use your creativity to paint a terra cotta pot and relax with friends while enjoying a potluck dinner. Pots, paints and brushes will be provided, but feel free to bring your own paint to add to the rainbow of choices. All guests are asked to bring a covered dish to add to the collective dinner.  Be sure to wear clothes you can paint in!  Please register here. Questions: contact Amanda Cronin Rumore (VP of Programs).

4. SUMMER SHORT COURSES IN STATISTICS – SCHEDULE
LISA (Laboratory for Interdisciplinary Statistical Analysis) provides a series of evening short courses to help graduate students use statistics in their research. These two-hour courses teach practical statistical techniques for analyzing or collecting data.  Visit LISA’s website for instructions on how to register and to learn more.  Refreshments will be provided at the end of each short course! All courses will be held in Fralin Auditorium from 4-6PM. Remaining summer 2010 schedule:

• Wednesday, Jul 21: Regression Using Bayesian Statistics in R
  Taught by Nels Johnson, this course addresses the use of an alternative paradigm called Bayesian statistics in which to perform statistical analyses. The presenter will explain some of the basic terminology of Bayesian statistics (prior distributions, posterior distributions, credible intervals, conjugacy, etc.), some software options to perform the analyses, and how interpretations of results change in this new paradigm. Participants will use the R software language to run some examples of multiple linear regression and probit regression using the bayesm package that will illustrate these concepts.
•  Tuesday, Jul 27: Linear and Non-linear Mixed Effects Models

5. GSA RE-OPENS EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT POSITION FOR 2010-11—APPLY NOW!
The Graduate Student Assembly is re-opening the 10 hour assistantship executive assistant position for the 2010-2011 academic year, effective immediately. A brief description of this position can be found on the GSA website at www.gsa.uusa.vt.edu. If you are interested, please send inquiries, your CV/resume, AND a cover letter to GSA President, Michelle McLeese by Friday, Jul 23, 2010 at 5pm.

6. ASSISTANTSHIP OPPORTUNITIES IN HYDROLOGY/HYDROPEDOLOGY-2nd posting
Two research assistantships are available for students in ag, engineering, science and natural resources, beginning January 2011 or sooner: for projects supported by the NSF at the Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest in New Hampshire. The study focuses on feedbacks between hydrology, soil characteristics, and catchment biogeochemistry and is aimed at explaining the spatial and temporal variation in stream water chemistry at the headwater catchment scale. The project has an intensive field component that will require extensive travel. Students work with VT faculty, as well as with federal and other university scientists. Strong background in hydrology, forest soils, and/or geospatial analyses is highly desired; M.S. degree in hydrology, soil science, ecology or related field is required. The student may enroll in the Department of Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation or in the interdisciplinary Geospatial and Environmental Analysis program in the College of Natural Resources and Environment. PhD assistantships will start at approximately $20,000 per year, plus tuition and health insurance subsidy. Graduate research assistants are actively involved in the departmental teaching program. If interested, contact Dr. Kevin McGuire, Research Assistant Professor of Forest Hydrology, 231-6017.

7. UPCOMING EVENTS:

GSA SUMMER 2010 WINE SOCIAL
Friday, Jul 30, 5:30-9:00pm, University Club
Join GSA and your fellow grad students at a favorite annual summer event—the GSA Summer Wine Social! Wine service will stop at 8:30pm. Tickets are only $10 and can be pre-purchased online  or at the door. GSA Delegate and Cabinet members can get in for $5 at the door. If you have any questions or would like to volunteer to help with the event, please contact Amanda Cronin Rumore, VP of Programs.

1. WEEKLY SERVICES IN THE GLC

• Walk-in counseling: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, 1:00-5:00pm, Green Room (across from G)
• Writing support and career advising in the GLC will resume in the fall. For writing assistance in the summer, contact the Writing Center at 231-5436.

2. GSA GOES TUBING ON THE NEW RIVER
Saturday, Jul 10, 10:30am, meet in front of GLC
Join the GSA for a great day of fun and relaxation while tubing down the New River! Meet in front of the GLC (Otey St.) on Saturday car pool to the New River Junction. Spread the word and bring along your friends and family. Don’t forget your towel, sunscreen, and lunch. Parking costs $2 and tube rentals are $9 for a full day of tubing. Please register here to help organizers determine travel arrangements and arrange for a group discount (Note: a consent form and waiver will need to be signed before leaving the GLC). Learn more about tubing at the New River Junction here. Please send any questions to Jay Pembridge at jpembrid@vt.edu.

3. GSA SUNDAY FUN RUN!
Sunday, Jul 11, 6:30pm, meet outside the GLC doors facing downtown
Join GSA for a run on the Huckleberry Trail. All graduate students, family, and friends are invited. The run will be 1-4 miles based on your ability and water will be available at the 2 mile mark. Meet outside the GLC doors facing College Ave, rain or shine. If you plan on attending, please register here. Please direct any questions to Bobby Beaton at rbeaton@vt.edu.

4. ELIGIBILITY FOR IN-STATE CLASSIFICATION
Please review your student status for in-state or out-of-state classification. If you believe that you are eligible for in-state classification for tuition, please review our policies and submit the appropriate paperwork to the Graduate School as necessary. Contact 231-8636, gradappl@vt.edu with any questions.

5. ASSISTANTSHIP OPPORTUNITIES IN HYDROLOGY/HYDROPEDOLOGY
Two research assistantships are available for students in ag, engineering, science and natural resources, beginning January 2011 or sooner: for projects supported by the NSF at the Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest in New Hampshire. The study focuses on feedbacks between hydrology, soil characteristics, and catchment biogeochemistry and is aimed at explaining the spatial and temporal variation in stream water chemistry at the headwater catchment scale. The project has an intensive field component that will require extensive travel. Students work with VT faculty, as well as with federal and other university scientists. Strong background in hydrology, forest soils, and/or geospatial analyses is highly desired; M.S. degree in hydrology, soil science, ecology or related field is required. The student may enroll in the Department of Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation or in the interdisciplinary Geospatial and Environmental Analysis program in the College of Natural Resources and Environment. PhD assistantships will start at approximately $20,000 per year, plus tuition and health insurance subsidy. Graduate research assistants are actively involved in the departmental teaching program. If interested, contact Dr. Kevin McGuire, Research Assistant Professor of Forest Hydrology, 231-6017; kevin.mcguire@vt.edu.

6. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR BIOMECHANICS STUDY – 3rd posting
Participants are sought for a study investigating the effects of flexion and lifting on the biomechanics and neuromuscular control of the human torso.  The study consists of five separate experimental sessions (each lasting approximately 1 hour) and participants will be compensated $10/hour.  To qualify you must be male, between the ages of 18-29, and regularly exercise at least 2-3 times per week.  For more information or to inquire about participation, please
contact Nima at neema@vt.edu.

7. iPHONE USERS SOUGHT FOR RESEARCH STUDY – 3rd posting
Computer science grad student is looking for iPhone users to serve as research participants for a project called ‘InstaRide’ to understand the perceptions of trust in a mobile software application that integrates collaboration and social networks. InstaRide is a ridesharing application that would leverage social networks to embed trust. Your participation will help researchers gain insight into the design of their application and user interfaces. The study will consist of two parts, including a set of scenario-based tasks using the iPhone and a short questionnaire. The whole experiment will last for about 1 hour. This study has been approved by Virginia Tech IRB (approval number 10-352). Please contact Vineeta (vineetac@vt.edu). You must be 18 or older to participate.

8. UPCOMING EVENTS:

GSA POTLUCK AND POT PAINTING
Tuesday, Jul 13, 5:00-6:30pm, GLC Room B
Join GSA for a potluck dinner and artistic escape! Use your creativity to paint a terra cotta pot and relax with friends while enjoying a potluck dinner. Pots, paints and brushes will be provided, but feel free to bring your own paint to add to the rainbow of choices. All guests are asked to bring a covered dish to add to the collective dinner.  Be sure to wear clothes you can paint in!  Please RSVP here: https://survey.vt.edu/survey/entry.jsp?id=1277851505796. Questions: contact Amanda Cronin Rumore (VP of Programs) at ajcronin@vt.edu.

SUMMER SHORT COURSES IN STATISTICS
LISA (Laboratory for Interdisciplinary Statistical Analysis) provides a series of evening short courses to help graduate students use statistics in their research. These two-hour courses teach practical statistical techniques for analyzing or collecting data.  Review  instructions on how to register and to learn more.  Refreshments will be provided at the end of each short course! All courses will be held in Fralin Auditorium from 4-6PM.
Summer 2010 Schedule:

• Tuesday, Jul 13: T-test, ANOVA, and ANCOVA;
  Taught by Jennifer Kensler, this course covers the one sample, two sample and matched-pairs t-tests, one-way ANOVA (Analysis of Variance), two-way ANOVA and ANCOVA (Analysis of Covariance).  These techniques will be demonstrated using JMP. JMP is available for free download to VT students at http://www2.ita.vt.edu/software/student/products/sas/jmp/index.html. Participants may want to bring a laptop with JMP installed.
• Wednesday, Jul 21: Regression Using Bayesian Statistics in R;
• Tuesday, Jul 27: Linear and Non-linear Mixed Effects Models.

1. WEEKLY SERVICES IN THE GLC

• Walk-in counseling: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, 1:00-5:00pm, Green Room (across from G)
• Writing support and career advising in the GLC will resume in the fall. For writing assistance in the summer, contact the Writing Center at 231-5436.

2. I SCREAM IN THE GLC
Wednesday, Jun 30, 2:00pm, Graduate School lobby (in the GLC)
Forget your worries and frustrations for 30 minutes and take a break: scream or have some ice cream and/or espresso in the GLC. Extra scoop of ice cream for the best screamer. 

3. JOIN GSA FOR A SALEM RED SOX BASEBALL GAME
Thursday, Jul 1, 7:00pm; meet in the GLC Lobby at 5:30
The GSA invites graduate students and their families and friends for a group trip to watch the Salem Red Sox minor league baseball team play next Thursday at Salem Memorial Ballpark in Salem, VA. Tickets are $6 per person and transportation via vans and carpool is available for $2 per person. Meet at 5:30pm in the GLC lobby; the drive to Salem is ~45 minutes. Please fill out this survey to help organizers plan for the number of tickets to hold and to reserve the van(s). Learn more about the Salem Red Sox here.  Direct any questions to Amanda Cronin Rumore. 

4. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR BIOMECHANICS STUDY – 2nd posting
Participants are sought for a study investigating the effects of flexion and lifting on the biomechanics and neuromuscular control of the human torso.  The study consists of five separate experimental sessions (each lasting approximately 1 hour) and participants will be compensated $10/hour.  To qualify you must be male, between the ages of 18-29, and regularly exercise at least 2-3 times per week.  For more information or to inquire about participation, please contact Nima.

5. iPHONE USERS SOUGHT FOR RESEARCH STUDY – 2nd posting
Computer science grad student is looking for iPhone users to serve as research participants for a project called ‘InstaRide’ to understand the perceptions of trust in a mobile software application that integrates collaboration and social networks. InstaRide is a ridesharing application that would leverage social networks to embed trust. Your participation will help researchers gain insight into the design of their application and user interfaces. The study will consist of two parts, including a set of scenario-based tasks using the iPhone and a short questionnaire. The whole experiment will last for about 1 hour. This study has been approved by Virginia Tech IRB (approval number 10-352). Please contact Vineeta if you are interested. You must be 18 or older to participate.

6. PARTICIPANTS SOUGHT FOR DIETARY INTAKE SURVEY – 3rd posting
Researchers in the Human Nutrition, Foods and Exercise Department are conducting a study to determine the sensitivity to change of a brief dietary intake questionnaire. You may be eligible to participate if you are 21 or older and are in good health. The study involves 14 weekly visits to the VT campus, each less than 30 minutes (excluding the initial 1 hr visit).  Participants will be compensated a total of $45. For more information, please contact Valisa in the Laboratory for Eating Behaviors and Weight Management at 231-7983.

7. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR BIOMECHANICS STUDY – 3rd posting
Participants are sought for a study investigating the effects of flexion and lifting on the biomechanics and neuromuscular control of the human torso.  The study consists of six separate experimental sessions (each lasting approximately 2 hours) and participants will be compensated $10/hour.  To qualify you must be female, between the ages of 18-29, and regularly exercise at least 2-3 times per week.  For more information or to inquire about participation, please contact Brad.

8. GRAD STUDENTS SOUGHT FOR ONLINE ASSESSMENT TOOL EVALUATION – 3rd posting
A doctoral student in the School of Education is looking for 30 graduate students to evaluate an online learning assessment system developed for his dissertation. The tool can be tried here. User name is pilot2, password is test2. The evaluation will be conducted online or in a lab, 220 War Memorial Hall. Drinks and pizza will be provided. Please contact Jianhua Liu if you are interested in the study.

9. UPCOMING EVENTS:

GSA SUNDAY FUN RUN!
Sunday, Jul 11, 6:30pm, meet outside the GLC doors facing downtown
Join GSA for a run on the Huckleberry Trail. All graduate students, family, and friends are invited. The run will be 1-4 miles based on your ability and water will be available at the 2 mile mark. Meet outside the GLC doors facing College Ave, rain or shine. If you plan on attending, please RSVP here. Please direct any questions to Bobby Beaton.

1. WEEKLY SERVICES IN THE GLC

• Walk-in counseling: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, 1:00-5:00pm, Green Room (across from G)
• Writing support and career advising in the GLC will resume in the fall.

2. GSA HEALTH INSURANCE COMMITTEE BRAINSTORMING SESSION
Tuesday, Jun 22, 1:30pm, GLC Room B
Join the GSA Health Insurance Committee to brainstorm ideas for how to improve the health insurance process at Virginia Tech. You can share your good/bad experiences with the health insurance and make suggestions on how to make it better. Contact Akiko Nakamura with any questions.

3. GSA DOG DAYS AT FLYINGFUR!
Sunday, Jun 27, 3:30-5:30pm
Join GSA members and their four legged friends for a fun filled afternoon at Flying Fur! Dog DayCare. The GSA has rented out the Flying Fur facility for Sunday afternoon for games and activities for humans and canines to enjoy; tasty treats for the dogs will be available as well. If you plan on attending, please meet outside the GLC on Otey St. at 3:15 with a copy of your dogs vaccination records. Please register here if you are interested in participating. Contact Jay Pembridge, with questions.

4. GRAD ASSISTANT POSITION OPEN IN DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
Multicultural Alumni Programs in the VT Office for Diversity and Inclusion seeks a graduate assistant for 2010-11 to assist the director with programming and administrative support and collaborate with the VT Alumni Association and Student Alumni Associates on programs and events. Specific duties include: programming support for speaker series, reunions, regional and other events; development and management of surveys; drafting of press releases and other media and marketing materials; development and maintenance of networking media; data analysis and development of strategies; email and general correspondence. To learn more or apply for the position, send resume, cover letter and list of 3 references to Laurie Brogdon by Tuesday, June 29.
   
5. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR BIOMECHANICS STUDY – 1st posting
Participants are sought for a study investigating the effects of flexion and lifting on the biomechanics and neuromuscular control of the human torso.  The study consists of five separate experimental sessions (each lasting approximately 1 hour) and participants will be compensated $10/hour.  To qualify you must be male, between the ages of 18-29, and regularly exercise at least 2-3 times per week.  For more information or to inquire about participation, please contact Nima.

6. iPHONE USERS SOUGHT FOR RESEARCH STUDY -1st posting
Computer science grad student is looking for iPhone users to serve as research participants for a project called ‘InstaRide’ to understand the perceptions of trust in a mobile software application that integrates collaboration and social networks. InstaRide is a ridesharing application that would leverage social networks to embed trust. Your participation will help researchers gain insight into the design of their application and user interfaces. The study will consist of two parts, including a set of scenario-based tasks using the iPhone and a short questionnaire. The whole experiment will last for about 1 hour. This study has been approved by Virginia Tech IRB (approval number 10-352). Please contact Vineeta. You must be 18 or older to participate.

7. PARTICIPANTS SOUGHT FOR DIETARY INTAKE SURVEY – 2nd posting
Researchers in the Human Nutrition, Foods and Exercise Department are conducting a study to determine the sensitivity to change of a brief dietary intake questionnaire. You may be eligible to participate if you are 21 or older and are in good health. The study involves 14 weekly visits to the VT campus, each less than 30 minutes (excluding the initial 1 hr visit).  Participants will be compensated a total of $45. For more information, please contact Valisa in the Laboratory for Eating Behaviors and Weight Management at 231-7983.

8. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR BIOMECHANICS STUDY -2nd posting
Participants are sought for a study investigating the effects of flexion and lifting on the biomechanics and neuromuscular control of the human torso.  The study consists of six separate experimental sessions (each lasting approximately 2 hours) and participants will be compensated $10/hour.  To qualify you must be female, between the ages of 18-29, and regularly exercise at least 2-3 times per week.  For more information or to inquire about participation, please contact Brad.

9. GRAD STUDENTS SOUGHT FOR ONLINE ASSESSMENT TOOL EVALUATION – 2nd posting
A doctoral student in the School of Education is looking for 30 graduate students to evaluate an online learning assessment system developed for his dissertation. The tool can be tried at http://www.citsie.net/jianhua/student/login.cfm. User name is pilot2, password is test2. The evaluation will be conducted online or in a lab, 220 War Memorial Hall. Drinks and pizza will be provided. Please contact Jianhua Liu if you are interested in the study.

10. UPCOMING EVENTS:

JOIN GSA FOR A SALEM RED SOX BASEBALL GAME
Thursday, Jul 1, 7:00pm
The GSA invites graduate students and their families and friends for a group trip to watch the Salem Red Sox minor league baseball team play next Thursday at Salem Memorial Ballpark in Salem, VA. Tickets are $6 per person and transportation via vans and carpool is available for $2 per person. Meet at 5:30pm in the GLC lobby; the drive to Salem is ~45 minutes. Please fill out this survey to help organizers plan for the number of tickets to hold and to reserve the van(s). Learn more about the Salem Red Sox. Direct any questions to Amanda Cronin Rumore. 

1. WEEKLY SERVICES IN THE GLC

• Walk-in counseling: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, 1:00-5:00pm, Green Room (across from G)
• Career advising and writing assistance in the GLC will resume in the fall.

2. GSA DINNER AND KARAOKE @ BULL & BONES
Thursday, Jun 17, 8:30pm, Bull & Bones at First and Main
Join the GSA for dinner and karaoke at the relatively new Bull and Bones restaurant at First and Main! Meet for dinner circa 8:30pm; Karaoke starts at 10pm. Questions? Contact Michelle McLeese.

3. GSA HIKE TO THE CASCADES
Saturday, Jun 19, 10:30am, meet in front of GLC (on Otey Street)
Hike with the GSA to this local attraction, a beautiful and fun showcase of Southwestern Virginia. The hike is 4 miles round trip and the waterfalls are at the turnaround point. The trip and hike will take about 3-4 hours. The GSA will get a large van and may need additional drivers and will reimburse drivers for parking and gas. Please join in and tell your friends. Please register to help estimate the headcount. Contact Eric Williams if you need any more info.

4. GSA SUMMER EVENTS ON GOOGLE CALENDAR AND FACEBOOK
Visit the Google Calendar on the GSA Website  for dates of upcoming events including trips to the New River, the Summer Wine Social, and the annual Welcome Back BBQ! You can also join the GSA Facebook group page (search: VT Graduate Student Assembly) to get up-to-date info for events. Details of each event are sent out in the weekly GSA and Graduate School announcements and posted to the Facebook page. Please direct any questions to VP of Programs Amanda Cronin Rumore.

5. PARTICIPANTS SOUGHT FOR DIETARY INTAKE SURVEY – 1st posting
Researchers in the Human Nutrition, Foods and Exercise Department are conducting a study to determine the sensitivity to change of a brief dietary intake questionnaire. You may be eligible to participate if you are 21 or older and are in good health. The study involves 14 weekly visits to the VT campus, each less than 30 minutes (excluding the initial 1 hr visit).  Participants will be compensated a total of $45. For more information, please contact Valisa in the Laboratory for Eating Behaviors and Weight Management at 231-7983.

6. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR BIOMECHANICS STUDY -1st posting
Participants are sought for a study investigating the effects of flexion and lifting on the biomechanics and neuromuscular control of the human torso.  The study consists of six separate experimental sessions (each lasting approximately 2 hours) and participants will be compensated $10/hour.  To qualify you must be female, between the ages of 18-29, and regularly exercise at least 2-3 times per week.  For more information or to inquire about participation, please contact Brad.

7. GRAD STUDENTS SOUGHT FOR ONLINE ASSESSMENT TOOL EVALUATION – 1st posting
A doctoral student in the School of Education is looking for 30 graduate students to evaluate an online learning assessment system developed for his dissertation. The tool can be tried online; user name is pilot2, password is test2. The evaluation will be conducted online or in a lab, 220 War Memorial Hall. Drinks and pizza will be provided. Please contact Jianhua Liu if you are interested in the study.

8. 2010 GSA EVENTS CHAIR COMMITTEE – 3rd posting
If you have enjoyed GSA events in the past and have wanted to become more involved, then this is your opportunity: the GSA is looking for students who would like to be part of the GSA Events Committee. The committee will be involved in developing new events and helping to make sure the events are a success. If you are interested, please contact the GSA Events Chair, Jay Pembridge.

9. GSA-GPSF LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS – 3rd posting
The GSA is looking for volunteers to serve on the committee for its largest fundraising event, the 2010 GSA Graduate and Professional School Fair (GPSF). The 2010 GPSF will be on Sep 27, 2010, hosting graduate and professional schools from around the country. In order to increase the quality of the event, a small group of volunteers are needed to help with everything from updating the database of schools to helping with management on the day of the event. You do not have to be in Blacksburg during the summer to help- there are plenty of jobs which can be completed remotely. Please email the GPSF Chairs, Atieh Haghdoost and Mehdi Kargar if you are interested in serving on the GPSF Committee.

10. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR SMARTPHONE USE STUDY- 3rd posting
Participants are sought for a study of “Mobile Information in Everyday Human Activity” to explore how smartphone users look up and capture information with their devices in their everyday activities. The study consists of three parts, including a short questionnaire, a diary study, and a follow-up interview. Two $25 gift cards will be raffled off for the diary study among active participants and if you participate in the follow-up interview you get a $10 gift card. To qualify you must be at least 18 years old, own and use a qualified smartphone for at least 6 months, and have an unlimited data plan from your wireless provider. Please contact VT grad student Ricardo for more details.

1. WEEKLY SERVICES IN THE GLC
Walk-in counseling: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, 1:00-5:00pm, Green Room (across from G)

2. GSA NIGHT AT THE DRIVE-IN
Friday, Jun 11, 7:15pm, meet in front of GLC
Go to the Starlite Drive-In with fellow grads to see Iron Man 2. Admissions is $5 per person. Meet outside the GLC on Otey St. at 7:15pm.  Bring your own movie snacks and chairs. If you plan on attending, please fill out this survey so that the GSA can organize drivers and estimate the attendance. Send any questions to Jay Pembridge.

3. GSA SUMMER EVENTS ON GOOGLE CALENDAR AND FACEBOOK
The GSA is excited to bring you a summer of fun in the ‘Burg! Visit the Google Calendar on the GSA Website (http://www.gsa.uusa.vt.edu) for upcoming events, including trips to the New River, Summer Wine Social, and the annual Welcome Back BBQ! You can also join the GSA Facebook group page (search: VT Graduate Student Assembly) to get up-to-date info for events. Details of each event will be sent out in the weekly GSA and Graduate School announcements and posted on the Facebook page. Send questions to the VP of Programs, Amanda Cronin Rumore.

4. GRAD STUDENT LEADERS SOUGHT FOR LEADERSHIP TECH
The Department of Student Activities is seeking 9 graduate students to serve as small group facilitators for an undergraduate leadership development program, Leadership Tech Engaging Leadership, to help students develop their potential for responsible citizenship and leadership through community service and other experiential learning activities. Facilitators will work in teams of two or three to guide a group of 10-15 junior and/or senior students organized around environmental sustainability; social justice; multiculturalism; global issues; health and wellness; community vitality. If interested, submit your resume and complete the application. An interview will be scheduled for those who meet the minimum qualifications. For more information, contact Allison Dunn, 540-231-8628.

5. GRAD STUDENT ELIGIBILITY FOR SUMMER HEALTH SERVICES

• Graduate students enrolled in both Summer Session I and II, continued eligibility for service at Schiffert and Cook Centers is maintained throughout summer, as a two-term fee is assessed as part of enrollment ($160 for summer of 2010).
• Graduate students enrolled only in Summer I or Summer II, only a single session fee is charged ($80 in 2010) but also only a single session of coverage is provided.  However, students may purchase health service coverage for the rest of summer by paying an additional $80 at the Schiffert Health Center.
• Continuing graduate students who do not take classes in the summer but who work towards their degree on campus or in the environs can elect summer health service coverage by paying the full summer fee ($160 in 2010) and be eligible for health services at Schiffert and Cook for the period that runs from the end of spring to the beginning of fall (when comprehensive fee billing resumes).
• Continuing graduate students can also elect to pay a day fee (in 2010, $59 per visit) for service. For a person who will use Schiffert Health Center and Cook Counseling Center no more than twice together, the day fee is cost effective. However, if one will use Schiffert and/or Cook more than twice, it is a better value to pay the summer health fee.   

6. 2010 GSA EVENTS CHAIR COMMITTEE – 2nd posting
If you have enjoyed GSA events in the past and have wanted to become more involved, then this is your opportunity: the GSA is looking for students who would like to be part of the GSA Events Committee. The committee will be involved in developing new events and helping to make sure the events are a success. If you are interested, please contact the GSA Events Chair, Jay Pembridge.

7. GSA-GPSF LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS – 2nd posting
The GSA is looking for volunteers to serve on the committee for its largest fundraising event, the 2010 GSA Graduate and Professional School Fair (GPSF). The 2010 GPSF will be on Sep 27, 2010, hosting graduate and professional schools from around the country. In order to increase the quality of the event, a small group of volunteers are needed to help with everything from updating the database of schools to helping with management on the day of the event. You do not have to be in Blacksburg during the summer to help- there are plenty of jobs which can be completed remotely. Please email the GPSF Chairs, Atieh Haghdoost and Mehdi Kargar,  if you are interested in serving on the GPSF Committee.

8. SUMMER WIRELESS ACCESS FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS – 2nd posting
Graduate students who have lost their wireless access on campus should go to the Student Telecommunications office in the Student Services Building to sign up in person (online sign up will not work during summer). Graduate students do not need sponsorship from their advisors to get wireless access over the summer. If you have any further questions about wireless access, please contact Patricia Rodgers at 231-1709.

9. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR SMARTPHONE USE STUDY- 2nd posting
Participants are sought for a study of “Mobile Information in Everyday Human Activity” to explore how smartphone users look up and capture information with their devices in their everyday activities. The study consists of three parts, including a short questionnaire, a diary study, and a follow-up interview. Two $25 gift cards will be raffled off for the diary study among active participants and if you participate in the follow-up interview you get a $10 gift card. To qualify you must be at least 18 years old, own and use a qualified smartphone for at least 6 months, and have an unlimited data plan from your wireless provider. Please contact VT grad student Ricardo for more details.

10. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR SOUND LOCALIZATION STUDY – 3rd posting
Participants are sought for a sound localization study: the experiment has one screening session and one experimental session. The screening session will last around 30 minutes while the experimental session will last around 60 minutes. Participants will be compensated $8 per hour. If you wish to participate or learn more about the study, please contact Khaled Alali at 540-257-3199 or by email.

1. WEEKLY SERVICES IN THE GLC
Walk-in counseling: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, 1:00-5:00pm, Green Room (across from G)

2. GSA BEACH BBQ
Wednesday, Jun 2, 4:00pm, Owens Volleyball Courts
If you’ve been locked up in your office, lab, or classroom and feel that you are missing out on the start of a beautiful Blacksburg summer, join the GSA Beach BBQ and enjoy the weather, play some volleyball, and meet other graduate students who are in town for the summer. There will be plenty of drinks, hot dogs, burgers, and snacks available. Please send any questions to Jay Pembridge.

3. GRADUATE COMMENCEMENT DVDs
It is not too late to order a DVD of the graduate commencement ceremony in the University Bookstore for $19.99.

4. 2010 GSA EVENTS CHAIR COMMITTEE
If you have enjoyed GSA events in the past and have wanted to become more involved, then this is your opportunity: the GSA is looking for students who would like to be part of the GSA Events Committee. The committee will be involved in developing new events and helping to make sure the events are a success. If you are interested, please contact the GSA Events Chair, Jay Pembridge.

5. GSA-GPSF LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS
The GSA is looking for volunteers to serve on the committee for its largest fundraising event, the 2010 GSA Graduate and Professional School Fair (GPSF). The 2010 GPSF will be on Sep 27, 2010, hosting graduate and professional schools from around the country. In order to increase the quality of the event, a small group of volunteers are needed to help with everything from updating the database of schools to helping with management on the day of the event. You do not have to be in Blacksburg during the summer to help- there are plenty of jobs which can be completed remotely. Please email the GPSF Chairs, Atieh Haghdoost and Mehdi Kargar, if you are interested in serving on the GPSF Committee.

6. SUMMER WIRELESS ACCESS FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS
Graduate students who have lost their wireless access on campus should go to the Student Telecommunications office in the Student Services Building to sign up in person (online sign up will not work during summer). Graduate students do not need sponsorship from their advisors to get wireless access over the summer. If you have any further questions about wireless access, please contact Patricia Rodgers at 231-1709.

7. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR SMARTPHONE USE STUDY
Participants are sought for a study of “Mobile Information in Everyday Human Activity” to explore how smartphone users look up and capture information with their devices in their everyday activities. The study consists of three parts, including a short questionnaire, a diary study, and a follow-up interview. Two $25 gift cards will be raffled off for the diary study among active participants and if you participate in the follow-up interview you get a $10 gift card. To qualify you must be at least 18 years old, own and use a qualified smartphone for at least 6 months, and have an unlimited data plan from your wireless provider. Please contact VT grad student Ricardo for more details.

8. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR SOUND LOCALIZATION STUDY – 2nd posting
Participants are sought for a sound localization study: the experiment has one screening session and one experimental session. The screening session will last around 30 minutes while the experimental session will last around 60 minutes. Participants will be compensated $8 per hour. If you wish to participate or learn more about the study, please contact Khaled Alali, 540-257-3199.

1. WEEKLY SERVICES IN THE GLC

• Career services walk-in advising: Wednesdays, 1:30-5:00pm, GLC Study Room
• Walk-in counseling: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, 1:00-5:00pm, Green Room (across from G)
• Writing support: Mondays (4-6pm) and Wednesdays (4-7pm), Student Lounge – available through May 5.

2. STUDY BREAK WITH THE GLC FELLOWS
Thursday, May 6, 4:00-5:30pm, GLC Main Lobby
Join the GLC Resident Fellows and other graduate students for a reading day study break! Get your free caffeine kick and some snacks to keep you going till the end of the semester.  For more information, contact Michael Sage.

3. YOGA CLASS/FUNDRAISER
Thursdays, May 6 and 13, 4:00pm, In Balance Yoga Studio, downtown Bburg
Suggested donation $10/class (donations over $10 entered to win Unlimited Yoga week pass!) Money raised will be donated to Bike the US for MS as they collect funds for a Multiple Sclerosis Clinic in Charlottesville, VA. Bike the US for MS organizes yearly cross-country bike trips during the summer to fundraise and volunteer to raise awareness and money for Multiple Sclerosis clinics and research. To sign up for the yoga classes, please call In Balance Yoga Studio, 961-1030. Find out more about Bike the US for MS. This message is posted on behalf of vet med student Carmen Ledesma.

4. GRADUATE COMMENCEMENT INFORMATION

• Graduate Commencement Ceremony will be on Friday, May 14, 2:30pm in Cassel Coliseum, broadcast on local channels 2, 3, and 4.
• DVD of the ceremony may be pre-ordered online from the University Bookstore for $19.99.
• Chappell Graduation Images will offer free portrait sittings in the library of the Alumni Center (2nd floor), 9:00am-3:00pm on Thursday, May 13.

5. YTOSS? PROGRAM: DONATIONS AND VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Moving out?  Can’t fit something in your car? Ytoss? it when you can pass
it on? Donate your gently used items (electronics, furniture, clothing, non-perishable food, laundry detergent and school supplies – at various campus collection points May 8-13, 10:30am-6:30pm. Volunteers are also needed to help run collections points and sort and store donations. If you give 4+ hours, you will receive a free Ytoss? t-shirt made of recycled fabrics.  Learn more and sign up online, or visit the YMCA Student Programs office in 312 Squires Student Center. Items will be sold during the August Move-In Ytoss? sale. Proceeds support the many community service programs run by the YMCA at Virginia Tech. 

6. GRAD ASSISTANT POSITION OPEN IN GRAD SCHOOL FOR 2010-11
The Graduate School seeks to hire a  full-time (20 hrs/wk) GA to provide administrative and program support to the graduate student services  area. Duties include assistance with program planning and coordination for graduate students, GLC space reservations, and preparation of promotional materials. Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communications skills (written and verbal); administrative experience; experience in working with clients in a service-oriented environment a must. Experience with event planning and familiarity with VT programs preferred. Submit resume and letter of interest by  mail, email or fax by May 14 to Monika Gibson, Graduate School 0325, fax 540.231.3714.

7. NEED YOUR INPUT ABOUT GRADUATE  STUDENT HANDBOOK & PLANNER
The Graduate School will again publish its annual graduate student handbook and planner, but we would like your feedback on how to make it better. Please fill out a short survey to let us know what of the customized content is most/least useful to you and how we might improve the overall quality of the planner. In August 2500 free copies of the 2010-11 planner will be available to new and returning graduate students while supplies last.

8. PARTICIPANTS SOUGHT FOR BIOMECHANICS STUDY – 2nd posting
Participants are wanted for a VT research study investigating the effects of physical and mental demands on physiological responses. Participants perform a physical static task in the presence and absence of a mental task. Must attend four sessions: one preliminary and 3 experimental. The preliminary session will last around an hour and each experimental session will last 2-3 hours. Participants must be 18-25 years old, and will be paid $10/hour for their time. If you are interested, please email Ranjana Mehta and include your name, age, and gender in the email.

9. PARTICIPANTS SOUGHT FOR VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENT FOR INFO ANALYTICS STUDY – 2nd posting.
You are invited to participate in a study that involves an experiment to investigate how grouping and spatial understanding of information affects information analytics in a virtual environment. You will be given a consent form upon arrival. If you agree to the conditions described, you will then be given full instructions to use each environment and then complete two analysis tasks, which involve answering questions about a set of images. A background questionnaire to gauge your experience with such systems and an abstract reasoning psychometric test will also be given. Location: 1137 Knowledge Work – II, Dept of Computer Science, VT. Contact Gaurav Tuli; 612-454-8691, or Adam Pickeral; 540-267-6390 for more info. If you are interested in participating, please indicate a time slot in the sign up sheet.

10. ON CAMPUS GRAD HOUSING FOR 2010-11
The waitlist for 2010-2011 graduate on-campus housing is available for next year. Graduate students interested in living on-campus in either the GLC or in Main Campbell Hall need to sign up on the waitlist online to be considered for housing. The waitlist is available at: http://www.studentprograms.vt.edu/housing/graduate.php. Eligible students will receive housing offers every 2-3 weeks via email until all of the spaces are filled. If you need further information, please contact Erin Foote, Assignments Manager in Housing and Dining.

11. UPCOMING EVENTS:

GRAD BASH
Thursday, May 13, 12:00-3:00pm, Holtzman Alumni Center Terrace and Lawn
You are invited by the Alumni Association to the Class of 2010 Fiesta. Celebrate your upcoming graduation with friends, free food, inflatable games and live music! Special musical performances by the Pat McGee Band and Sun of a Beach. Pick up your official 2010 Graduation T-shirt for $10. The Holtzman Alumni Center is located on the corner of West Campus Dr. and Duck Pond Dr. Rain location: Commonwealth Ballroom, Squires.

1. WEEKLY SERVICES IN THE GLC

• Career services walk-in advising: Wednesdays, 1:30-5:00pm, GLC Study Room
• Walk-in counseling: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, 1:00-5:00pm, Green Room (across from G)
• Writing support: Mondays (4-6pm) and Wednesdays (4-7pm), Student Lounge – available through May 5.

2. INTERVIEWING BEYOND ACADEME SEMINAR
Monday, Apr 26, 3:00pm, Squires 341/345
Dr. Wendy Perry, Director of Graduate and Postdoctoral Professional Programs at the University of Virginia, will give a seminar on interviewing outside of academia. Dr. Perry will address some challenges PhDs face in interviews, typical interview questions, and how to get the most out of your interview. Please contact Meredith Katz with any questions.

3. ST. BALDRICK’S FUNDRAISER
Wednesday, Apr 28, 11:00am-2:00pm, GLC Plaza
Come out to support your fellow graduate students in the fight against childhood cancer at KDR’s St. Baldrick’s. Watch participants go bald for donations to the charity and even participate yourself! This event is free and open to the public. A benefit concert will follow that evening featuring rap group The Hammer Boys at Awful Arthur’s at 10:00pm. The cover will be $3 and will all go to St. Baldrick’s.  Last minute donations can be made online. For more information, contact grad student Catherine Cotrupi.

4. APRIL MONTHLY BOOK CLUB
Wednesday, Apr 28, 6:30-8:00pm, The Easy Chair Coffee Shop
Kacie Allen, doctoral student in HNFE, invites you to the April Book Club meeting of the Bburg Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Each month the club reads a different book and then meets to discuss it.  The book for April is “Glorious” by Bernice L. McFadden (participants bring their own books). Both Barnes & Noble (in C’burg) and Books-A-Million (in B’burg) have Glorious in stock. If you are a graduate student or professional who enjoys extra-curricular reading and lively discussion, please join! All graduate students and faculty are welcome. For more information please contact Alicia Feagins.

5. CAMPUS SAFETY
Wednesday, Apr 28, 7:00pm, GLC Auditorium
Officer Allen from the VTPD will speak about different safety rules and tips to increase general awareness, which is a key factor in improving safety on campus.  All members of the community are invited and encouraged to attend.

6. PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION FORUM
Wednesday, Apr 28, 7:00pm, Commonwealth Ballrom in Squires
Have your voice heard in this parking and transportation forum – discuss parking problems, hear about parking garages on campus, parking permit increases and more. Transportation and Campus Services representatives will be available to answer your questions. You may also fill out the Parking Garage Survey initiated  by the Student Government Association.

7. CINEMATECH SCREENING SERIES
Thursday, Apr 29, 7:00pm, in 1045 Pamplin
You are invited by doctoral student Anja Haelg Bieri to CinemaTech’s screening of Jacques Tati’s “Play Time” (1967). Jacques Tati directs and plays the old-fashioned Monsieur Hulot in this gloriously choreographed, nearly wordless comedy about confusion in the age of technology. Play Time is a lasting testament to a modern age tiptoeing on the edge of oblivion. Color, 145 minutes. For more information contact Anja.

8. GSA CASINO NIGHT
Friday, Apr 30, 7:00-10:00pm, GLC Multipurpose Room
Celebrate the end of the semester in style at the GSA Casino Night.  Come dressed in your formal attire and rack up the wins on a variety of Casino games (poker, craps, blackjack, roulette, etc.) hosted by professional dealers.  Entry tickets can be purchased for $10 with just an additional $5 for games.  Purchase tickets online. Celebrate with amazing h’orderves, wine, beer, a DJ, dancing, and raffle tickets for prize drawings!  Questions: contact Lindsay Moss. 

9. DOG WALK
Saturday, May 1, 2:00pm, meet in GLC Lobby and Otey Street entrance
Grab your four-legged friend and join fellow grads and families to enjoy the spring weather on the Huckleberry Trail. Meet inside (if w/o dog) or outside at the Otey Street entrance to depart together for the trail.  Plastic bags and treats will be provided! Questions: contact Lindsay Moss.

10. GLSIZZLE (BBQ)
Sunday, May 2, 2:00pm, Duck Pond
You don’t have to live in the hizzle to attend this GLSizzle! Enjoy the sunshine, outdoor games, sweet music and a pot-luck style BBQ.  All graduate students, family and friends are welcome.  The GLC Fellows will provide charcoal, all utensils and drinks, but organizers are relying on you to contribute a dish! Please help estimate attendance by filling out this survey. Questions: contact Lindsay Moss.

11. PART-TME JOB OPPORTUNITY FOR RETURNED PEACE CORPS VOLUNTEER
The VT Office of International Research, Education, and Development (OIRED) is searching for a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer (RPCV) to serve as a part-time (20 hours/wk) Campus Peace Corps Recruiter. Successful candidate will serve as the main university and SW Virginia point of contact for students and others interested in joining the Peace Corps.  Subject to the availability of funding, the position will begin fall semester 2010 and run through spring 2011.  Interested persons should send a letter of application, a current resume, and names/addresses of three references to Alex Frane, phone 231-4266.  Application deadline: Apr 30, 2010 or until filled.  The successful candidate will be notified as soon as possible after selection.  For further information, see OIRED’s website.

12. PARTICIPANTS SOUGHT FOR BIOMECHANICS STUDY – 1st posting
Participants are wanted for a VT research study investigating the effects of physical and mental demands on physiological responses. Participants perform a physical static task in the presence and absence of a mental task. Must attend four sessions: one preliminary and 3 experimental. The preliminary session will last around an hour and each experimental session will last 2-3 hours. Participants must be 18-25 years old, and will be paid $10/hour for their time. If you are interested, please email Ranjana Mehta and include your name, age, and gender in the email.

13. PARTICIPANTS SOUGHT FOR VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENT FOR INFO ANALYTICS STUDY – 1st posting
You are invited to participate in a study that involves an experiment to investigate how grouping and spatial understanding of information affects information analytics in a virtual environment. You will be given a consent form upon arrival. If you agree to the conditions described, you will then be given full instructions to use each environment and then complete two analysis tasks, which involve answering questions about a set of images. A background questionnaire to gauge your experience with such systems and an abstract reasoning psychometric test will also be given. Location: 1137 Knowledge Work – II, Dept of Computer Science, VT. Contact Gaurav Tuli, 612-454-8691, or Adam Pickeral, 540-267-6390 for more info. If you are interested in participating, please indicate a preferred time slot in the sign up sheet.

14. VETERANS SOUGHT FOR VT STUDY – 3rd posting
Military veterans are needed for a study relating to experiences and needs of military veterans at Virginia Tech. An interdisciplinary team of faculty, administrators, and graduate students will conduct this research. Graduate students who are military veterans are invited to participate in interviews no more than an hour long in order to gather information on veterans pursuing graduate education at Virginia Tech.  Feel free to share this posting with friends who are military veterans and are pursuing graduate degrees at Virginia Tech.  If you are interested in participating in this study or would like more information, please contact Carson Byrd.

15. CITIZEN SCHOLAR APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED NOW
Have you used your research to benefit society in any way?  If so, consider applying for the Citizen Scholar award. Application deadline extended through April 30; review program requirements online . For more information, email Eric Hodges.

16. ON CAMPUS GRAD HOUSING FOR 2010-11
The waitlist for 2010-2011 graduate on-campus housing is available for next year. Graduate students interested in living on-campus in either the GLC or in Main Campbell Hall need to sign up on the waitlist online to be considered for housing. The waitlist is available at: http://www.studentprograms.vt.edu/housing/graduate.php. Eligible students will receive housing offers every 2-3 weeks via email until all of the spaces are filled. If you need further information, please contact Erin Foote, Assignments Manager in Housing and Dining.