1. WEEKLY SERVICES IN THE GLC

• GLC Café: 3:30-5:00 every Thursdays, Reading Room – year round!

Other regular GLC services are on hiatus for the summer. Please contact Career Services and the Writing Center if you need assistance.

2. SUMMER YOGA SERIES IN THE GLC
Tuesdays and Thursdays,  through August 15, 12:45-1:45pm, GLC Multipurpose Room
Taught by graduate student Susan Beck, yoga sessions will be offered in the GLC twice a week (check with Susan about a couple of off dates). Bring your own yoga mat and wear comfortable clothes.

3. GLC CAFÉ
Thursday, Aug 8, 3:30-5:00pm, GLC Reading Room
The GLC Café is offered throughout the year with free coffee, tea, and cookies in the company of your graduate-student and Grad-School colleagues.

4. WRITING CENTER SUMMER HOURS
The Writing Center is located in the Learning Commons (2nd floor of Newman Library). Summer hours are: Summer I May 28-Jul 3, 12:30-1:30 and 5:00-8:00pm Mondays-Thursdays. Summer II Jul 9- Aug 15, 6:00-8:00pm Mondays-Thursdays. To make an appointment stop by, or call 231-5436.

5. COS 5984 (CRN 98676: GLOBAL ASPECTS OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW
Find out how you can protect your idea, invention or any other intellectual creation and what this means to the rest of the world. International protection of patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets will be covered as well as policy analysis of the globalised intellectual property “system”. Current trends and issues in science and technology will be highlighted. For questions please contact Prof. Anna-Marion Bieri annambs@vt.edu or visit http://www.science.vt.edu/ais/stl/index.html

6. “GRAD” COURSES FOR FALL 2013
Web drop/add will start on Aug 10 for fall 2013. Consider registering for GRAD 5104, 5114, 5204, 5214 and 5314, Preparing the Future Professoriate, Contemporary Pedagogy, Citizen Scholar Seminar, Diversity and Inclusion for a Global Society, and Future Industrial Professional in Science and Engineering. Learn more>>.

7. REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR PAYROLL DEDUCTION OF COMP FEES FOR GRAD ASSISTANTS
The registration system for paying comprehensive fees through payroll deduction now open.  Graduate students on an assistantship must either pay their comprehensive fees or enroll for payroll deductions no later than Sep 6, 2013.  To enroll in payroll deductions, login to Hokie SPA, choose University Account Information menu, and click on Graduate Students on Assistantship, enroll in Payroll Deduction. You must enroll in payroll deduction each semester in which you wish to take advantage of this opportunity. 

8. OPEN ENROLLMENT FOR STUDENT MEDICAL INSURANCE FOR 2013-14
Enroll now in the VT-sponsored student medical insurance plan through Aetna: the open enrollment period is from Jul 26-Sep 30. Read more at http://www.co.vt.edu/Risk/studenthealthinsr/.

9. GRA OPENING: GIS WEB APPLICATION DEVELOPER – 1st posting
The Enterprise GIS division of Virginia Tech Information Technology, in conjunction with the Blacksburg Electronic Village, seeks a highly motivated graduate student for a full-time GRA (Fall 2013 to Spring 2014, with the possibility of renewal) to develop interactive GIS-based web applications.  Please see http://www.gis.it.vt.edu/jobs/ for the full position description.  Qualified candidates should forward resumes and cover letters to egisjobs@bev.net.

10. PARTICIPANTS SOUGHT FOR STUDY ON EMOTIONS, COGNITIONS, AND THE SELF – 1st posting
Are you interested in learning a little bit about yourself? Participate in a study of emotions, cognitions, and the self.  This study will include an in-person lab session, for which you may sign up using SONA or by emailing the co-investigator (neville@vt.edu).  Participants who complete the study will be entered in a raffle to win a $25 gift certificate to Target.  In addition, if you are enrolled in a psychology course you may earn one point of extra credit.  Participants must be 18 or older, and may not be current students of the primary investigator, Lee Cooper, or the co-investigator, Neville Galloway-Williams.  Contact Neville@vt.edu for further information. *Study Closing Soon*

11. CALL FOR GSA PROGRAM CHAIR APPLICANTS – 3rd posting
The Graduate Student Assembly is looking for enthusiastic graduate students to fill remaining program chair positions. If you are looking to get involved on campus and gain valuable leadership experience, consider serving the graduate student community in a GSA program chair position. Program chairs have the opportunity to be creative, work with a diverse group of students, and actively participate in an assortment of events.  Please refer to the GSA website http://www.gsa.graduateschool.vt.edu/governance/board and contact Mordecai Harvey, mordie02@vt.edu with any questions about the particular program chair in which you are interested.

12. MORE VOLUNTEERS SOUGHT FOR NEW GRAD ORIENTATION/WELCOME WEEK – 3rd posting
The Graduate School is looking for graduate student volunteers (graduate ambassadors) to assist with international graduate student check-in (Aug 12-16), GTA training (Aug 19-2), the Welcome Center and New Graduate Student Orientation in the GLC (Aug 19-23). Roles include: check-in and registration assistance, information and guidance to attendees; Welcome Center staffing; orientation crowd control; program set up and more. If you are available and interested in assisting with any of these events, please fill out this short survey: https://survey.vt.edu/survey/entry.jsp?id=1374522879589. There will be a training session for grad ambassadors during the week of Aug 12-16.

13. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR GAIT STUDY – 3rd posting
Participants are needed for a VT study investigating the biomechanics of human gait. The study (IRB # 10-117) consists of one session for about 3-4 hours. Requirements: male or female with no recent history of musculoskeletal disorders within the age range of 18-30. Participants will be compensated $10/hr. If interested, please email your name, gender, age, height, and weight to rashedi@vt.edu.

14. PARTICIPANTS SOUGHT FOR STUDY ON NON-BIOLOGICAL CHILD ADOPTIONS – 3rd posting
Have you or someone you know adopted a child who is not biologically related to you or your partner? Has the child lived with his/her adoptive family for at least 2 years? Was at least one grandparent alive during that time period? A VT doctoral student researcher would like to speak with the adoptive parent(s) in a casual interview in the convenience of their home or over the phone. All information will be kept private and used only to fulfill the requirements of a doctoral dissertation. Contact Jennifer Sayre at jensayre@vt.edu for more information.

15. FOUR- TO FOUR-AND-A-HALF-YEAR-OLD CHILDREN SOUGHT FOR STUDY – 3rd posting
The VT C.A.P. Lab in the Psychology Department is conducting a new study focusing on children’s developing ability to control their actions during games like Simon Says. Researchers are looking for 4-4.5-year-old children to visit the lab for one to two hours. During this visit, researchers will play some fun word and movement games with participants. In addition to the games, they are interested in collecting information about the physiological components of the children’s abilities to control their actions.  If you are interested in this study, please contact Amanda Watson by phone (research lab-231-2320) or by e-mail (watsonaj@vt.edu). This study was approved by VT IRB, #13-440.

Upcoming events:

ICAT DIGITAL STORYTELLING WORKSHOP FOR CHILDREN
Saturday, Aug 17 and Aug 24, 1:00-5:00pm
The VT Institute for Creativity, Arts, and Technology (ICAT), is organizing a workshop for children aged 8-11 on digital storytelling. Participants will try out a new story authoring system prototype that allows the creation of story scenes via enactment, practice story writing and engage in a basic electronics storytelling papercraft project. All materials and equipment will be provided.  Participants need to sign up for only one of the sessions. To register or for questions, please email Sharon at sharilyn@vt.edu with child’s name, age and grade.

1. WEEKLY SERVICES IN THE GLC

• GLC Café: 3:30-5:00 every Thursdays, Reading Room – year round!

Other regular GLC services are on hiatus for the summer. Please contact Career Services and the Writing Center if you need assistance.

2. EARN YOUR AMATEUR/HAM RADIO LICENSE
Tuesday, Jul 30, 10:00pm, Space@VT Building (1901 Innovation Dr, Corporate Research Ctr, 1st fl)
The VT Amateur Radio Association (VTARA) will be giving amateur radio license exams for a fee of $15. For more information, visit http://www.vtara.org.vt.edu  or contact Nathaniel Frissell at nafrissell@vt.edu. If you want to learn more about ham radio in general, visit http://www.arrl.org.

3. SUMMER YOGA SERIES IN THE GLC
Tuesdays and Thursdays, now through August, 12:45-1:45pm, GLC Multipurpose Room
Taught by graduate student Susan Beck, yoga sessions will be offered in the GLC twice a week (check with Susan about a couple of off dates). Bring your own yoga mat and wear comfortable clothes.

4. GLC CAFÉ
Thursday, Aug 1, 3:30-5:00pm, GLC Reading Room
The GLC Café is offered throughout the year with free coffee, tea, and cookies in the company of your graduate-student and Grad-School colleagues.

5. WRITING CENTER SUMMER HOURS
The Writing Center is located in the Learning Commons (2nd floor of Newman Library). Summer hours are: Summer I May 28-Jul 3, 12:30-1:30 and 5:00-8:00pm Mondays-Thursdays. Summer II Jul 9- Aug 15, 6:00-8:00pm Mondays-Thursdays. To make an appointment stop by, or call 231-5436.

6. HOST FAMILIES SOUGHT FOR INTL PARTICIPANTS IN GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP WEEK – 1st posting
VT Knowledge Works seeks host families in Blacksburg for 8 students that are attending the Global Partnership Week, August 18-24. Hosts provide lodging for 5 nights, breakfast, and some transportation. Learn more at http://www.insidevtknowledgeworks.com/VTKW_Global_Host_Families_2013.pdf. Please contact Lindsey Eversole for more information or to become a host family.

7. GRAD 5224G: GLOBAL ASPECTS OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW
Our globalized society, shaped by the mobility of people, international capital flows, digitalization, and constant advancements in communication technologies, calls for international intellectual property (IP) protection and standards. However, the expansion of the western IP system in the global arena is increasingly being criticized. This fall 2013 class covers the key aspects of controversy: the protection of and the access to medicines, knowledge and biological materials. Tue 5:00–8:00pm / DER 1076. Taught by Anna-Marion Bieri, annambs@vt.edu.

8. REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR PAYROLL DEDUCTION OF COMP FEES FOR GRAD ASSISTANTS
The registration system for paying comprehensive fees through payroll deduction now open.  Graduate students on an assistantship must either pay their comprehensive fees or enroll for payroll deductions no later than Sep 6, 2013.  To enroll in payroll deductions, login to Hokie SPA, choose University Account Information menu, and click on Graduate Students on Assistantship, enroll in Payroll Deduction. You must enroll in payroll deduction each semester in which you wish to take advantage of this opportunity. 

9. TWO ASSISTANTSHIP OPENINGS IN SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS FOR 2013-14 -1st posting
Two 20-hour assistantship positions are available in SOPA for 2013-14 (compensation includes in-state tuition scholarship, Step 1 stipend, health insurance subsidy). Required and preferred skills: strong written communications skills; knowledge of and skill with social media; experience with event coordination; knowledge of Photoshop and graphics arts; photography and video skills; ability to organize and supervise small teams of undergrads; knowledge of InDesign; marketing/publicity experience; flexible schedule – some evenings and weekends will be required. If you have all or most of these skills and are interested in the position, submit a resume or CV to Patty Raun, director of SOPA, by email at praun@vt.edu, as soon as possible but no later than Wednesday, Jul 31.

10. WAGE POSITION OPEN IN GLC: DIGITAL MEDIA CONTENT MANAGER – 2nd posting
The incumbent is responsible for managing digital sign, web and Facebook content, including content development and scheduling, screen and software maintenance, website maintenance, and communication and coordination with Grad School and GLC Information Desk staff. Must be FT grad student, have experience with any of the following software applications: Dreamweaver, Macromedia Flash, Photoshop, MS PP, MS Paint, Samsung MagicNet Pro, flash converters. Preference will be given for: at least one semester of previous VT enrollment; web maintenance experience; knowledge of services, programs and events offered in the GLC. Must possess excellent communication skills and be able to work in a team environment. Submit cover letter and resume to grads@vt.edu. Position open until filled. Anticipated starting date: Aug 12. $12/hr.

11. CALL FOR GSA PROGRAM CHAIR APPLICANTS – 2nd posting
The Graduate Student Assembly is looking for enthusiastic graduate students to fill remaining program chair positions. If you are looking to get involved on campus and gain valuable leadership experience, consider serving the graduate student community in a GSA program chair position. Program chairs have the opportunity to be creative, work with a diverse group of students, and actively participate in an assortment of events.  Please refer to the GSA website http://www.gsa.graduateschool.vt.edu/governance/board and contact Mordecai Harvey, mordie02@vt.edu with any questions about the particular program chair in which you are interested.

12. VOLUNTEERS SOUGHT FOR NEW GRAD ORIENTATION/WELCOME WEEK – 2nd  posting
The Graduate School is looking for graduate student volunteers (graduate ambassadors) to assist with international graduate student check-in (Aug 12-16), GTA training (Aug 19-2), the Welcome Center and New Graduate Student Orientation in the GLC (Aug 19-23). Roles include: check-in and registration assistance, information and guidance to attendees; Welcome Center staffing; orientation crowd control; program set up and more. If you are available and interested in assisting with any of these events, please fill out this short survey: https://survey.vt.edu/survey/entry.jsp?id=1374522879589. There will be a training session for grad ambassadors during the week of Aug 12-16.

13. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR GAIT STUDY – 2nd posting
Participants are needed for a VT study investigating the biomechanics of human gait. The study (IRB # 10-117) consists of one session for about 3-4 hours. Requirements: male or female with no recent history of musculoskeletal disorders within the age range of 18-30. Participants will be compensated $10/hr. If interested, please email your name, gender, age, height, and weight to rashedi@vt.edu.

14. PARTICIPANTS SOUGHT FOR STUDY ON NON-BIOLOGICAL CHILD ADOPTIONS – 2nd posting
Have you or someone you know adopted a child who is not biologically related to you or your partner? Has the child lived with his/her adoptive family for at least 2 years? Was at least one grandparent alive during that time period? A VT doctoral student researcher would like to speak with the adoptive parent(s) in a casual interview in the convenience of their home or over the phone. All information will be kept private and used only to fulfill the requirements of a doctoral dissertation. Contact Jennifer Sayre at jensayre@vt.edu for more information.

15. FOUR- TO FOUR-AND-A-HALF-YEAR-OLD CHILDREN SOUGHT FOR STUDY – 2nd  posting
The VT C.A.P. Lab in the Psychology Department is conducting a new study focusing on children’s developing ability to control their actions during games like Simon Says. Researchers are looking for 4-4.5-year-old children to visit the lab for one to two hours. During this visit, researchers will play some fun word and movement games with participants. In addition to the games, they are interested in collecting information about the physiological components of the children’s abilities to control their actions.  If you are interested in this study, please contact Amanda Watson by phone (research lab-231-2320) or by e-mail (watsonaj@vt.edu). This study was approved by VT IRB, #13-440.

16. VT CREW TEAM SEEKS COACH – 3rd posting
The VT Crew team is a club sport organization, run by students and through the VT Recreational Sports Department. Currently, they are looking for coaches for the upcoming seasons. Must have coxing/rowing experience; coaching experience not required. Contact snolta92@vt.edu<mailto:snolta92@vt.edu> for more information.

17. PARTICIPANTS SOUGHT FOR STUDY ON MOTHERS AND CHILDREN – 3rd posting
Are you a mother who sometimes worries or has fears? Do you have a child between 7 and 12 years of age? An ongoing study is investigating how mothers and children interpret situations in their day-to-day lives. The study is being conducted at the Child Study Center at 460 Turner Street, Suite 207, Blacksburg. For more information please contact Kristin Austin at momanxiety@vt.edu<mailto:momanxiety@vt.edu> or call 540-231-8276<tel:540-231-8276>. Compensation: $50.

18. INTEREST SURVEY FOR PART-TIME GRAD STUDENTS – 3rd posting
To gauge interest in forming an interest/support group at the Blacksburg campus to discuss the unique challenges faced by part-time graduate students, part-time students are invited to take a short survey: https://survey.vt.edu/survey/entry.jsp?id=1372778290228.

19. SURVEY ON DAYLIGHTING SIMULATION – 3rd posting
Graduate students are invited to complete a survey to collect opinion on daylighting simulations software in the design process: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/12Wg88d9mQGy5AOtwpQA5dnobH5h9ipr9iY81KrHUaHQ/viewform. If you have any questions or comments about the survey, please contact researchers via email at (dalia1@vt.edu). “All survey participants must be at least 18 years old.” This research may be used for dissertations and/or publication and the data is collected anonymously. There are no more than minimal risks associated with participation; and that participation is voluntary. For any concerns, the IRB Chair’s contact information: Dr. David Moore, IRB Chair, moored@vt.edu or (540) 231-4991.

20. RESEARCH SUBJECTS NEEDED FOR GAIT AND TURNING STUDY – 3rd posting
Graduate student researchers are conducting a study to investigate how obstacles affect turning dynamics while walking. The study will take approximately 2-3 hours and will involve walking and turning around obstacles. Qualifications are: 18-45 years of age, no problems balancing, no history of dizziness, no recent injuries which affect normal walking or turning, and no concussions within the previous year. The protocols in this study have been approved by the VT IRB (IRB#13-603). If you are interested, please contact Peter Fino, 559 Whittemore Hall, fino@vt.edu.

Upcoming events:

ICAT DIGITAL STORYTELLING WORKSHOP FOR CHILDREN
Saturday, Aug 17 and Aug 24, 1:00-5:00pm
The VT Institute for Creativity, Arts, and Technology (ICAT), is organizing a workshop for children aged 8-11 on digital storytelling. Participants will try out a new story authoring system prototype that allows the creation of story scenes via enactment, practice story writing and engage in a basic electronics storytelling papercraft project. All materials and equipment will be provided.  Participants need to sign up for only one of the sessions. To register or for questions, please email Sharon at sharilyn@vt.edu with child’s name, age and grade.

1. WEEKLY SERVICES IN THE GLC

• GLC Café: 3:30-5:00 every Thursdays, Reading Room – year round!

Other regular GLC services are on hiatus for the summer. Please contact Career Services and the Writing Center if you need assistance.

2. STATS SHORT COURSES THIS SUMMER: MODEL SELECTION IN R, FEATURING THE LASSO
Monday, Jul 22, 5:15-7:15 pm; 3060 Torgersen Hall Taught by Dr. Chris Franck, this short course will discuss model selection, the purpose of which is to identify a parsimonious model, one that is as simple as possible while maintaining good predictive ability over the outcome of interest. The lasso, or “least absolute shrinkage and selection operator,” provides a method of continuous subset selection. This short course includes lecture and computer laboratory components and covers more advanced content than other LISA short courses. It assumes basic R coding ability and familiarity with regression and model selection. See www.lisa.stat.vt.edu/?q=short_courses<http://www.lisa.stat.vt.edu/?q=short_courses> for instructions on how to register and to learn more. Follow LISA on Facebook.

3. SUMMER YOGA SERIES IN THE GLC
Tuesdays and Thursdays, now through August, 12:45-1:45pm, GLC Multipurpose Room Taught by graduate student Susan Beck, yoga sessions will be offered in the GLC twice a week (check with Susan about a couple of off dates). Bring your own yoga mat and wear comfortable clothes.

4. GLC CAFÉ
Thursday, Jul 25, 3:30-5:00pm, GLC Reading Room The GLC Café is offered throughout the year with free coffee, tea, and cookies in the company of your graduate-student and Grad-School colleagues. If the weather is nice (=not raining, not blistering hot, not soupy humid), the café moves out to the side patio on the Bookstore side of the GLC, behind the hedges.

5. WRITING CENTER SUMMER HOURS
The Writing Center is located in the Learning Commons (2nd floor of Newman Library). Summer hours are: Summer I May 28-Jul 3, 12:30-1:30 and 5:00-8:00pm Mondays-Thursdays. Summer II Jul 9- Aug 15, 6:00-8:00pm Mondays-Thursdays. To make an appointment stop by, or call 231-5436.

6. REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR PAYROLL DEDUCTION OF COMP FEES FOR GRAD ASSISTANTS
The registration system for paying comprehensive fees through payroll deduction now open.  Graduate students on an assistantship must either pay their comprehensive fees or enroll for payroll deductions no later than Sep 6, 2013.  To enroll in payroll deductions, login to Hokie SPA, choose University Account Information menu, and click on Graduate Students on Assistantship, enroll in Payroll Deduction. You must enroll in payroll deduction each semester in which you wish to take advantage of this opportunity.  

7. ON-CAMPUS GRAD HOUSING STILL AVAILABLE FOR 2013-14
If you haven’t made plans for housing accommodations for the 2013-14 year yet, consider on-campus housing and dining services. Limited space is available for graduate students on campus. Visit http://www.housing.vt.edu/contracts/apply/graduate.php to learn more about grad communities and options. If you are interested in signing up for graduate housing, visit https://systems.housing.vt.edu/grad/ to put your name on the waitlist. Graduate housing offers are made from the waitlist on a first-come, first-served basis until spaces are filled. Please contact the Housing and Residence Life office at (540)231-6205 or housing@vt.edu for any questions.

8. TWO ASSISTANTSHIP OPENINGS IN SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS FOR 2013-14 -1st posting
Two 20-hour assistantship positions are available in SOPA for 2013-14 (compensation includes in-state tuition scholarship, Step 1 stipend, health insurance subsidy). Required and preferred skills: strong written communications skills; knowledge of and skill with social media; experience with event coordination; knowledge of Photoshop and graphics arts; photography and video skills; ability to organize and supervise small teams of undergrads; knowledge of InDesign; marketing/publicity experience; flexible schedule – some evenings and weekends will be required. If you have all or most of these skills and are interested in the position, submit a resume or CV to Patty Raun, director of SOPA, by email at praun@vt.edu, as soon as possible but no later than Friday, Jul 26.

9. WAGE POSITION OPEN IN GLC: DIGITAL MEDIA CONTENT MANAGER – 1st posting The incumbent is responsible for managing digital sign, web and Facebook content, including content development and scheduling, screen and software maintenance, website maintenance, and communication and coordination with Grad School and GLC Information Desk staff. Must be FT grad student, have experience with any of the following software applications: Dreamweaver, Macromedia Flash, Photoshop, MS PP, MS Paint, Samsung MagicNet Pro, flash converters. Preference will be given for: at least one semester of previous VT enrollment; web maintenance experience; knowledge of services, programs and events offered in the GLC. Must possess excellent communication skills and be able to work in a team environment. Submit cover letter and resume to grads@vt.edu. Position open until filled. Anticipated starting date: Aug 12. $12/hr.

10. CALL FOR GSA PROGRAM CHAIR APPLICANTS – 1st posting
The Graduate Student Assembly is looking for enthusiastic graduate students to fill remaining program chair positions. If you are looking to get involved on campus and gain valuable leadership experience, consider serving the graduate student community in a GSA program chair position. Program chairs have the opportunity to be creative, work with a diverse group of students, and actively participate in an assortment of events.  Please refer to the GSA website http://www.gsa.graduateschool.vt.edu/governance/board and contact Mordecai Harvey, mordie02@vt.edu with any questions about the particular program chair in which you are interested.

11. VOLUNTEERS SOUGHT FOR NEW GRAD ORIENTATION/WELCOME WEEK -1st posting
The Graduate School is looking for graduate student volunteers (graduate ambassadors) to assist with international graduate student check-in (Aug 12-16), GTA training (Aug 19-2), the Welcome Center and New Graduate Student Orientation in the GLC (Aug 19-23). Roles include: check-in and registration assistance, information and guidance to attendees; Welcome Center staffing; orientation crowd control; program set up and more. If you are available and interested in assisting with any of these events, please fill out this short survey. There will be a training session for grad ambassadors during the week of Aug 12-16.

12. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR GAIT STUDY – 1st posting
Participants are needed for a VT study investigating the biomechanics of human gait. The study (IRB # 10-117) consists of one session for about 3-4 hours. Requirements: male or female with no recent history of musculoskeletal disorders within the age range of 18-30. Participants will be compensated $10/hr. If interested, please email your name, gender, age, height, and weight to rashedi@vt.edu.

13. PARTICIPANTS SOUGHT FOR STUDY ON NON-BIOLOGICAL CHILD ADOPTIONS – 1st posting
Have you or someone you know adopted a child who is not biologically related to you or your partner? Has the child lived with his/her adoptive family for at least 2 years? Was at least one grandparent alive during that time period? A VT doctoral student researcher would like to speak with the adoptive parent(s) in a casual interview in the convenience of their home or over the phone. All information will be kept private and used only to fulfill the requirements of a doctoral dissertation. Contact Jennifer Sayre at jensayre@vt.edu for more information.

14. FOUR- TO FOUR-AND-ONE-HALF-YEAR-OLD CHILDREN SOUGHT FOR STUDY – 1st posting
The VT C.A.P. Lab in the Psychology Department is conducting a new study focusing on children’s developing ability to control their actions during games like Simon Says. Researchers are looking for 4-4.5-year-old children to visit the lab for one to two hours. During this visit, researchers will play some fun word and movement games with participants. In addition to the games, they are interested in collecting information about the physiological components of the children’s abilities to control their actions.  If you are interested in this study, please contact Amanda Watson by phone (research lab-231-2320) or by e-mail (watsonaj@vt.edu). This study was approved by VT IRB, #13-440.

15. VT CREW TEAM SEEKS COACH – 2nd posting
The VT Crew team is a club sport organization, run by students and through the VT Recreational Sports Department. Currently, they are looking for coaches for the upcoming seasons. Must have coxing/rowing experience; coaching experience not required. Contact snolta92@vt.edu for more information.

16. PARTICIPANTS SOUGHT FOR STUDY ON MOTHERS AND CHILDREN – 2nd posting
Are you a mother who sometimes worries or has fears? Do you have a child between 7 and 12 years of age? An ongoing study is investigating how mothers and children interpret situations in their day-to-day lives. The study is being conducted at the Child Study Center at 460 Turner Street, Suite 207, Blacksburg. For more information please contact Kristin Austin  or call 540-231-8276<tel:540-231-8276>. Compensation: $50.

17. INTEREST SURVEY FOR PART-TIME GRAD STUDENTS – 2nd posting
To gauge interest in forming an interest/support group at the Blacksburg campus to discuss the unique challenges faced by part-time graduate students, part-time students are invited to take a short survey: https://survey.vt.edu/survey/entry.jsp?id=1372778290228.

18. SURVEY ON DAYLIGHTING SIMULATION – 2nd posting
Graduate students are invited to complete a survey to collect opinion on daylighting simulations software in the design process: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/12Wg88d9mQGy5AOtwpQA5dnobH5h9ipr9iY81KrHUaHQ/viewform. If you have any questions or comments about the survey, please contact researchers via email at (dalia1@vt.edu). “All survey participants must be at least 18 years old.” This research may be used for dissertations and/or publication and the data is collected anonymously. There are no more than minimal risks associated with participation; and that participation is voluntary. For any concerns, the IRB Chair’s contact information: Dr. David Moore, IRB Chair, moored@vt.edu or (540) 231-4991.

19. RESEARCH SUBJECTS NEEDED FOR GAIT AND TURNING STUDY – 2nd posting
Graduate student researchers are conducting a study to investigate how obstacles affect turning dynamics while walking. The study will take approximately 2-3 hours and will involve walking and turning around obstacles. Qualifications are: 18-45 years of age, no problems balancing, no history of dizziness, no recent injuries which affect normal walking or turning, and no concussions within the previous year. The protocols in this study have been approved by the VT IRB (IRB#13-603). If you are interested, please contact Peter Fino, 559 Whittemore Hall, fino@vt.edu.

20. GRAD HOUSING SURVEY STILL OPEN
If you haven’t filled out the housing preferences survey yet, the Graduate School invites you to do it this week. Recently, the Graduate School was contacted by local developers for our thoughts and suggestions about ways to improve the variety and availability of graduate housing within the Town of Blacksburg. A site has already been identified and the local developers intend to begin construction of new housing in the South Main Kroger vicinity within the next 18-24 months. The survey will take approximately 10-12 minutes. The information you provide will help us better understand the housing needs of our current and future graduate student community. Access the survey here.

UPCOMING EVENTS

ICAT DIGITAL STORYTELLING WORKSHOP FOR CHILDREN
Saturday, Aug 17 and Aug 24, 1:00-5:00pm
The VT Institute for Creativity, Arts, and Technology (ICAT), is organizing a workshop for children aged 8-11 on digital storytelling. Participants will try out a new story authoring system prototype that allows the creation of story scenes via enactment, practice story writing and engage in a basic electronics storytelling papercraft project. All materials and equipment will be provided.  Participants need to sign up for only one of the sessions. To register or for questions, please email Sharon at sharilyn@vt.edu with child’s name, age and grade. 

1. WEEKLY SERVICES IN THE GLC

– GLC Café: 3:30-5:00 every Thursdays, Reading Room – year round!

Other regular GLC services are on hiatus for the summer. Please contact Career Services and the Writing Center if you need assistance.

2. SUMMER YOGA SERIES IN THE GLC – sessions this week are cancelled

3. GLC CAFÉ FEATURING COLD DRINKS ON THE SIDE PATIO
Thursday, Jul 11, 3:30-5:00pm, GLC Reading Room or side patio The GLC Café is offered throughout the year with free coffee, tea, and cookies in the company of your graduate-student and Grad-School colleagues. If the weather is nice (=not raining), the café will move out to the side patio on the Bookstore side of the GLC, behind the hedges, and will feature cold drinks and cornhole.

4. GRADUATE SCHOOL CLOSED FOR EQUIPMENT UPGRADE
Friday, July 12 The Graduate School will be closed to the public for equipment maintenance. We apologize for the inconvenience.

5. REGISTER NOW FOR “POVERTY TODAY: CHALLENGES & OPPORTUNITIES” EVENT
Friday, Jul 19, 8:30am-4:30pm, Roanoke Higher Education Center
Registration is now open for "Poverty Today: Challenges and Opportunities, " a one-day event with VT presenters at the Roanoke Higher Education Center. This event is free to attend but registration is required. Register at http://www.cabellbrandcenter.org/Registration2.html . A catered lunch will be provided. This event is co-hosted by the Cabell Brand Center for Global Poverty and Resource Sustainability Studies and the Shepherd Program at Washington & Lee. Participants will explore how poverty is defined, how it is viewed in our society, and who can take action for those in need. Participants will benefit from presentations by two nationally recognized speakers, other notable oral presentations as well as roundtable discussions. The roundtable session is meant to facilitate communication and collaboration between participants from diverse backgrounds tackling major topics in the fight against poverty.

6. ON-CAMPUS GRAD HOUSING AVAILABLE FOR 2013-14
If you haven’t made plans for housing accommodations for the 2013-14 year yet,  consider  on-campus housing and dining services. Limited space is available for graduate students on campus. Visit http://www.housing.vt.edu/contracts/apply/graduate.php to learn more about grad communities and options. If you are interested in signing up for graduate housing, visit https://systems.housing.vt.edu/grad/ to put your name on the waitlist. Graduate housing offers are made from the waitlist on a first-come, first-served basis until spaces are filled. Please contact the Housing and Residence Life office at (540)231-6205 or housing@vt.edu for any questions.

7. GA AND HOUR WAGE OPENINGS IN THE LIBRARY FOR 2013-14 – 3rd posting
The Research and Instructional Services (RIS) department is accepting applications for one Graduate Assistant (GA) position, and approximately five Reference Library Assistant RLA positions for the 2013-14 academic year. Applicants for the GA position (www.lib.vt.edu/libnews/2013/RLA_jobdesc.doc)  must meet the Graduate School eligibility requirements. The GA position will primarily work at the SciTech Reference desk, with the hours of 6:00-10:00pm Sun-Thu. Background in science is not required but preferred. The RLA positions (www.lib.vt.edu/libnews/2013/RLA_jobdesc.doc) will be scheduled to work at both the Business, Humanities, & Social Science (BHSS) and SciTech desks an average of 8-12 hrs/wk at $15.00/hour.  Week night and weekend hours are required for all positions. Apply for either or both positions using the same application form: www.lib.vt.edu/libnews/2013/GA_RLA_applicationFall.doc. Email all applications, including application form, current resume, and a cover letter to Lori Lee at ljlee@vt.edu or by mail to: Research and Instructional Services Department, Newman Library (0434), P.O. Box 90001 Blacksburg, VA 24061-9001. Review of applications will begin on Jul 12; interviews will be scheduled during the week of Jul 22 and training of the successful candidates will take place the weeks of Aug 12 and Aug 19, 2013.

 8. SUMMER WAGE OPPORTUNITY – 2nd posting
Part-time, summer office assistant needed for 10-15 hours a week with alumni relations, in the Office for Diversity and Inclusion. Duties will include but are not limited to standard office work, event planning and program assistance.  Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Prezi is preferred. This is a temporary wage position, available immediately and runs through August 15. The pay range is $10-$12 per hour, based on experience. If interested, please contact Latanya Walker at latanya@vt.edu, 231-8970.

9. GRA OPENING FOR 2013-14 – 3rd posting
The Center for Applied Technology in the Humanities seeks a graduate research assistant to provide technical support for ongoing initiatives in the digital humanities. Potential projects include digitizing literary texts, developing websites to support scholarly communities, text mining and data visualization on large datasets, and GIS mapping. The ability to quickly learn new technical skills is essential; previous experiences with TEI, XML, XSTL, eXist-db, MySQL, Drupal, or WordPress is a plus. 20 hrs/wk during 2013-14 academic year; full tuition scholarship and stipend. Interested students should submit a résumé and a brief description of their technical skills. For more information, or to apply for the position, contact Quinn Warnick, English Department, 427 Shanks Hall, qwarnick@vt.edu, 231-8321.

10. MALE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR MUSCLE METABOLISM STUDY – 3rd posting
Volunteers are needed for a VT research study on how diet influences muscle metabolism. Participants must be: males between the ages of 18-40; not currently taking any medications; non-smokers; free from major medical issues; willing to eat a high fat diet for 4 weeks. You may benefit by receiving extensive health information and up to $500 to compensate you for your time. Please contact the Human Physiology Lab via email at heartlab@vt.edu or call (540) 231-8299 if you meet the above criteria and are interested in participating.

1. WEEKLY SERVICES IN THE GLC

• GLC Café: 3:30-5:00 every Thursdays, Reading Room – year round!

Other regular GLC services are on hiatus for the summer. Please contact Career Services and the Writing Center if you need assistance.

2. SUMMER YOGA SERIES IN THE GLC
Tuesdays and Thursdays, now through August, 12:45-1:45pm, GLC Multipurpose Room Based on popular demand the yoga series has been extended through August. Taught by graduate student Susan Beck, yoga sessions will be offered in the GLC twice a week (check with Susan about a couple of off dates). Bring your own yoga mat and wear comfortable clothes.

3. UNIVERSITY CLOSED ON JULY 4
Thursday, Jul 4, all day, everywhere.
For national holiday. All Graduate School offices are closed.

4. GSA SUMMER HIKE TO McAFEE’S KNOB
Due to a large response to the initial interest survey, the GSA is postponing the planned trip until Jul 13 in order to arrange adequate transportation.  Below is a new detailed survey which allows you to give feedback about when you prefer to make this trip and asks of your interest in eating at The Home Place Restaurant after the hike.  Complete the survey>>. Please include your email as part of the survey so that organizers can contact the people who are interested with details as the date approaches. Please contact Mordecai Harvey, GSA VP of Programs at mordie02@vt.edu with any questions.

5. REGISTER NOW FOR “POVERTY TODAY: CHALLENGES & OPPORTUNITIES” EVENT Friday, Jul 19, 8:30am-4:30pm, Roanoke Higher Education Center Registration is now open for "Poverty Today: Challenges and Opportunities, " a one-day event with VT presenters at the Roanoke Higher Education Center. This event is free to attend but registration is required. Register here . A catered lunch will be provided. This event is co-hosted by the Cabell Brand Center for Global Poverty and Resource Sustainability Studies and the Shepherd Program at Washington & Lee. Participants will explore how poverty is defined, how it is viewed in our society, and who can take action for those in need. Participants will benefit from presentations by two nationally recognized speakers, other notable oral presentations as well as roundtable discussions. The roundtable session is meant to facilitate communication and collaboration between participants from diverse backgrounds tackling major topics in the fight against poverty.

6. ON-CAMPUS GRAD HOUSING AVAILABLE FOR 2013-14
If you haven’t made plans for housing accommodations for the 2013-14 year yet,  consider  on-campus housing and dining services. Limited space is available for graduate students on campus. Visit http://www.housing.vt.edu/contracts/apply/graduate.php to learn more about grad communities and options. If you are interested in signing up for graduate housing, visit https://systems.housing.vt.edu/grad/ to put your name on the waitlist. Graduate housing offers are made from the waitlist on a first-come, first-served basis until spaces are filled. Please contact the Housing and Residence Life office at (540)231-6205 or housing@vt.edu for any questions.

7. GA AND HOUR WAGE OPENINGS IN THE LIBRARY FOR 2013-14 – 1st posting
The Research and Instructional Services (RIS) department is accepting applications for one Graduate Assistant (GA) position, and approximately five Reference Library Assistant RLA positions for the 2013-14 academic year. Applicants for the GA position (www.lib.vt.edu/libnews/2013/RLA_jobdesc.doc)  must meet the Graduate School eligibility requirements. The GA position will primarily work at the SciTech Reference desk, with the hours of 6:00-10:00pm Sun-Thu. Background in science is not required but preferred. The RLA positions (www.lib.vt.edu/libnews/2013/RLA_jobdesc.doc) will be scheduled to work at both the Business, Humanities, & Social Science (BHSS) and SciTech desks an average of 8-12 hrs/wk at $15.00/hour.  Week night and weekend hours are required for all positions. Apply for either or both positions using the same application form. Email all applications, including application form, current resume, and a cover letter to Lori Lee at ljlee@vt.edu or by mail to Research and Instructional Services Department, Newman Library (0434), P.O. Box 90001 Blacksburg, VA 24061-9001. Review of applications will begin on Jul 12; interviews will be scheduled during the week of Jul 22 and training of the successful candidates will take place the weeks of Aug 12 and Aug 19, 2013.

8. SUMMER WAGE OPPORTUNITY – 1st posting
Part-time, summer office assistant needed for 10-15 hours a week with alumni relations, in the Office for Diversity and Inclusion. Duties will include but are not limited to standard office work, event planning and program assistance.  Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Prezi is preferred. This is a temporary wage position, available immediately and runs through August 15. The pay range is $10-$12 per hour, based on experience. If interested, please contact Latanya Walker at latanya@vt.edu, 231-8970.

9. GRA OPENING FOR 2013-14 – 2nd posting
The Center for Applied Technology in the Humanities seeks a graduate research assistant to provide technical support for ongoing initiatives in the digital humanities. Potential projects include digitizing literary texts, developing websites to support scholarly communities, text mining and data visualization on large datasets, and GIS mapping. The ability to quickly learn new technical skills is essential; previous experiences with TEI, XML, XSTL, eXist-db, MySQL, Drupal, or WordPress is a plus. 20 hrs/wk during 2013-14 academic year; full tuition scholarship and stipend. Interested students should submit a résumé and a brief description of their technical skills. For more information, or to apply for the position, contact Quinn Warnick, English Department, 427 Shanks Hall, qwarnick@vt.edu, 231-8321.

10. MALE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR MUSCLE METABOLISM STUDY – 2nd posting
Volunteers are needed for a VT research study on how diet influences muscle metabolism. Participants must be: males between the ages of 18-40; not currently taking any medications; non-smokers; free from major medical issues; willing to eat a high fat diet for 4 weeks. You may benefit by receiving extensive health information and up to $500 to compensate you for your time. Please contact the Human Physiology Lab via email at heartlab@vt.edu or call (540) 231-8299 if you meet the above criteria and are interested in participating.

11. FOUR-YEAR-OLD CHILDREN SOUGHT FOR STUDY – 3rd posting
The VT C.A.P. Lab in the Psychology Department is conducting a new study focusing on children’s developing ability to control their actions during games like Simon Says. Researchers are looking for 4-year-old children to visit the lab for about two hours. During this visit, researchers will play some fun word and movement games with participants. In addition to the games, they are interested in collecting information about the physiological components of the children’s abilities to control their actions.  If you are interested in this study, please contact Amanda Watson by phone (research lab—231-2320) or by e-mail (watsonaj@vt.edu). This study was approved by VT IRB, #13-440.

12. GRAD HOUSING SURVEY STILL OPEN
If you haven’t filled out the housing preferences survey yet, the Graduate School invites you to do it this week. Recently, the Graduate School was contacted by local developers for our thoughts and suggestions about ways to improve the variety and availability of graduate housing within the Town of Blacksburg. A site has already been identified and the local developers intend to begin construction of new housing in the South Main Kroger vicinity within the next 18-24 months. The survey will take approximately 10-12 minutes. The information you provide will help us better understand the housing needs of our current and future graduate student community. Access the survey at https://survey.vt.edu/survey/entry.jsp?id=1368026258216.

1. WEEKLY SERVICES IN THE GLC

• GLC Café: 3:30-5:00 every Thursdays, Reading Room – year round!

Other regular GLC services are on hiatus for the summer. Please contact Career Services and the Writing Center if you need assistance.

 2. SUMMER YOGA SERIES IN THE GLC
Tuesdays and Thursdays, now through August, 12:45-1:45pm, GLC Multipurpose Room
Based on popular demand the yoga series has been extended through August. Taught by graduate student Susan Beck, yoga sessions will be offered in the GLC twice a week (check with Susan about a couple of off dates). Bring your own yoga mat and wear comfortable clothes.

3. GLC CAFÉ FEATURING COLD DRINKS ON THE SIDE PATIO
Thursday, June 27, 3:30-5:00pm, GLC Reading Room
The GLC Café is offered throughout the year with free coffee, tea, and cookies in the company of your graduate-student and Grad-School colleagues. If the weather is nice (=not raining), the café moves out to the side patio on the Bookstore side of the GLC, behind the hedges. We are still looking for the perfect name for this location. Most recent entries include: Grad Pad, GLC Green, GLC Commons, GLC Gardens. Cold drinks will be served.

4. GSA SUMMER HIKE TO McAFEE’S KNOB
Saturday, Jun 29, 12:00pm
The Graduate Student Assembly would like to plan a hiking trip to McAfee’s Knob this Saturday at noon. Please complete the following survey to help them gauge interest in this trip: https://survey.vt.edu/survey/entry.jsp?id=1371245219859. Please contact Mordecai Harvey, VP of Programs, at mordie02@vt.edu if you have any questions.

 5. WRITING CENTER SUMMER HOURS
The Writing Center is located in the Learning Commons (2nd floor of Newman Library). Summer hours are: Summer I May 28-Jul 3, 12:30-1:30 and 5:00-8:00pm Mondays-Thursdays. Summer II Jul 9- Aug 15, 6:00-8:00pm Mondays-Thursdays. To make an appointment stop by, or call 231-5436.

6. STATS SHORT COURSES THIS SUMMER
LISA (Laboratory for Interdisciplinary Statistical Analysis) is providing a series of evening short courses to help graduate students use statistics in their research. The focus of these two-hour courses is on teaching practical statistical techniques for analyzing or collecting data. See www.lisa.stat.vt.edu/?q=short_courses for instructions on how to register and to learn more. Summer 2013 Schedule:

• Monday, Jun 24 & Tuesday, June 25: Basics of R;
• Monday,  Jul 1 & Tuesday, July 2: Statistical Analysis in R;
• Monday, Jul 8 & Tuesday, July 9: Graphing with R;
• Monday, Jul 15: SAS Programming I; Tuesday, Jul 16: SAS Programming II;
• Monday, Jul 22: Model selection in R featuring the lasso;

 A schedule of available LISA short courses may be found here: www.lisa.stat.vt.edu/?q=short_courses. Follow LISA on Facebook.

7. ON-CAMPUS GRAD HOUSING STILL AVAILABLE FOR 2013-14
If you haven’t made plans for housing accommodations for the 2013-14 year yet,  consider  on-campus housing and dining services. Limited space is available for graduate students on campus. Visit http://www.housing.vt.edu/contracts/apply/graduate.php to learn more about grad communities and options. If you are interested in signing up for graduate housing, visit https://systems.housing.vt.edu/grad/ to put your name on the waitlist. Graduate housing offers are made from the waitlist on a first-come, first-served basis until spaces are filled. Please contact the Housing and Residence Life office at (540)231-6205 or housing@vt.edu for any questions.

8. FULBRIGHT APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN – 3rd posting
The Fulbright U.S. Student Program provides grants for individually designed study/research projects or for English Teaching Assistantships.  A candidate will submit a Statement of Grant Purpose defining activities to take place during one academic year in a participating country outside the U.S. The program facilitates cultural exchange through direct interaction on an individual basis in the classroom, field, home, and in routine tasks, allowing the grantee to gain an appreciation of others’ viewpoints and beliefs, the way they do things, and the way they think. Grant lengths and dates vary by country. Please consult the specific country summary for details. The application is open at http://us.fulbrightonline.org/. VT deadlines: Jul 1 – Priority candidates; Sep 14 – Regular candidates. You will not need letters of recommendation, transcripts or affiliation letter(s) for the priority deadline. Priority candidates will be matched with a Fulbrighter (VT faculty or alumnus) mentor to help them continue to develop their content and prepare for the campus interview,  and will be interviewed before fall semester or during the first week of classes. Regular candidates will be interviewed the last week in September and will have less time to respond to feedback.

9. GRA OPENING FOR 2013-14 – 1st posting
The Center for Applied Technology in the Humanities seeks a graduate research assistant to provide technical support for ongoing initiatives in the digital humanities. Potential projects include digitizing literary texts, developing websites to support scholarly communities, text mining and data visualization on large datasets, and GIS mapping. The ability to quickly learn new technical skills is essential; previous experiences with TEI, XML, XSTL, eXist-db, MySQL, Drupal, or WordPress is a plus. 20 hrs/wk during 2013-14 academic year; full tuition scholarship and stipend. Interested students should submit a résumé and a brief description of their technical skills. For more information, or to apply for the position, contact Quinn Warnick, English Department, 427 Shanks Hall, qwarnick@vt.edu, 231-8321.

10. MALE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR MUSCLE METABOLISM STUDY – 1st posting
Volunteers are needed for a VT research study on how diet influences muscle metabolism. Participants must be: males between the ages of 18-40; not currently taking any medications; non-smokers; free from major medical issues; willing to eat a high fat diet for 4 weeks. You may benefit by receiving extensive health information and up to $500 to compensate you for your time. Please contact the Human Physiology Lab via email at heartlab@vt.edu or call (540) 231-8299 if you meet the above criteria and are interested in participating.

11. FOUR-YEAR-OLD CHILDREN SOUGHT FOR STUDY – 2nd posting
The VT C.A.P. Lab in the Psychology Department is conducting a new study focusing on children’s developing ability to control their actions during games like Simon Says. Researchers are looking for 4-year-old children to visit the lab for about two hours. During this visit, researchers will play some fun word and movement games with participants. In addition to the games, they are interested in collecting information about the physiological components of the children’s abilities to control their actions.  If you are interested in this study, please contact Amanda Watson by phone (research lab—231-2320) or by e-mail (watsonaj@vt.edu). This study was approved by VT IRB, #13-440.

12. GRAD HOUSING SURVEY STILL OPEN
If you haven’t filled out the housing preferences survey yet, the Graduate School invites you to do it this week. Recently, the Graduate School was contacted by local developers for our thoughts and suggestions about ways to improve the variety and availability of graduate housing within the Town of Blacksburg. A site has already been identified and the local developers intend to begin construction of new housing in the South Main Kroger vicinity within the next 18-24 months. The survey will take approximately 10-12 minutes. The information you provide will help us better understand the housing needs of our current and future graduate student community. Access the survey at https://survey.vt.edu/survey/entry.jsp?id=1368026258216.

1. WEEKLY SERVICES IN THE GLC

• GLC Café: 3:30-5:00 every Thursdays, Reading Room – year round!
• Other regular GLC services are on hiatus for the summer. Please contact Career Services and the Writing Center if you need assistance.

2. STATS SHORT COURSE: DESIGNING EXPERIMENTS AND COLLECTING USEFUL DATA
Monday, Jun 17, 4:00-6:00pm, 3060 Torg
LISA (Laboratory for Interdisciplinary Statistical Analysis) provides a series of evening short courses to help graduate students use statistics in their research. The focus of these two-hour courses is on teaching practical statistical techniques for analyzing or collecting data. Instructions on how to register and to learn more>>.

3. SUMMER YOGA SERIES IN THE GLC
Tuesdays and Thursdays, starting May 30, 12:45-1:45pm, GLC Multipurpose Room
Taught by graduate student Susan Beck, yoga sessions will be offered in the GLC twice a week. Bring your own yoga mat (there are some at the Information Desk for check out while supplies last) and wear comfortable clothes. Sessions have been scheduled for 6/4, 6, 13, 20, 25, 27. Further sessions may be scheduled based on participant interest and instructor availability.

4. GLC CAFÉ
Thursday, June 20, 3:30-5:00pm, GLC Reading Room
The GLC Café is offered throughout the year with free coffee, tea, and cookies in the company of your graduate-student and Grad-School colleagues. If the weather is nice (=not raining), the café may move out to the side patio on the Bookstore side of the GLC, behind the hedges. Lemonade and a game of cornhole? Email to grads@vt.edu if you want that to happen.

5. WRITING CENTER SUMMER HOURS
The Writing Center is located in the Learning Commons (2nd floor of Newman Library). Summer hours are: Summer I May 28-Jul 3, 12:30-1:30 and 5:00-8:00pm Mondays-Thursdays. Summer II Jul 9- Aug 15, 6:00-8:00pm Mondays-Thursdays. To make an appointment stop by, or call 231-5436.

6. STATS SHORT COURSES THIS SUMMER
LISA (Laboratory for Interdisciplinary Statistical Analysis) is providing a series of evening short courses to help graduate students use statistics in their research. The focus of these two-hour courses is on teaching practical statistical techniques for analyzing or collecting data. See www.lisa.stat.vt.edu/?q=short_courses for instructions on how to register and to learn more. Summer 2013 Schedule:

• Monday, Jun 24 & Tuesday, June 25: Basics of R;
• Monday, Jul 1 & Tuesday, July 2: Statistical Analysis in R;
• Monday, Jul 8 & Tuesday, July 9: Graphing with R;
• Monday, Jul 15: SAS Programming I;
• Tuesday, Jul 16: SAS Programming II;
• Monday, Jul 22: Model selection in R featuring the lasso;

A schedule of available LISA short courses may be found here. Follow LISA on Facebook.

7. ON-CAMPUS GRAD HOUSING STILL AVAILABLE FOR 2013-14
If you haven’t made plans for housing accommodations for the 2013-14 year yet,  consider  on-campus housing and dining services. Limited space is available for graduate students on campus. Visit http://www.housing.vt.edu/contracts/apply/graduate.php to learn more about grad communities and options. If you are interested in signing up for graduate housing, visit https://systems.housing.vt.edu/grad/ to put your name on the waitlist. Graduate housing offers are made from the waitlist on a first-come, first-served basis until spaces are filled. Please contact the Housing and Residence Life office at (540)231-6205 or housing@vt.edu for any questions.

8. FULBRIGHT APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN
The Fulbright U.S. Student Program provides grants for individually designed study/research projects or for English Teaching Assistantships.  A candidate will submit a Statement of Grant Purpose defining activities to take place during one academic year in a participating country outside the U.S. The program facilitates cultural exchange through direct interaction on an individual basis in the classroom, field, home, and in routine tasks, allowing the grantee to gain an appreciation of others’ viewpoints and beliefs, the way they do things, and the way they think. Grant lengths and dates vary by country. Please consult the specific country summary for details. The application is open at http://us.fulbrightonline.org/. VT deadlines: Jul 1 – Priority candidates; Sep 14 – Regular candidates. You will not need letters of recommendation, transcripts or affiliation letter(s) for the priority deadline. Priority candidates will be matched with a Fulbrighter (VT faculty or alumnus) mentor to help them continue to develop their content and prepare for the campus interview,  and will be interviewed before fall semester or during the first week of classes. Regular candidates will be interviewed the last week in September and will have less time to respond to feedback.

9. FOUR-YEAR-OLD CHILDREN SOUGHT FOR STUDY – 1st posting
The VT C.A.P. Lab in the Psychology Department is conducting a new study focusing on children’s developing ability to control their actions during games like Simon Says. Researchers are looking for 4-year-old children to visit the lab for about two hours. During this visit, researchers will play some fun word and movement games with participants. In addition to the games, they are interested in collecting information about the physiological components of the children’s abilities to control their actions.  If you are interested in this study, please contact Amanda Watson by phone (research lab—231-2320) or by e-mail (watsonaj@vt.edu). This study was approved by VT IRB, #13-440.

10. GRAD HOUSING SURVEY STILL OPEN
If you haven’t filled out the housing preferences survey yet, the Graduate School invites you to do it this week. Recently, the Graduate School was contacted by local developers for our thoughts and suggestions about ways to improve the variety and availability of graduate housing within the Town of Blacksburg. A site has already been identified and the local developers intend to begin construction of new housing in the South Main Kroger vicinity within the next 18-24 months. The survey will take approximately 10-12 minutes. The information you provide will help us better understand the housing needs of our current and future graduate student community. Access the survey>>.

1. WEEKLY SERVICES IN THE GLC

• GLC Café: 3:30-5:00 every Thursdays, Reading Room – year round!
• Other regular GLC services are on hiatus for the summer. Please contact Career Services and the Writing Center if you need assistance.

2. STATS SHORT COURSE: STRUCTURAL EQUATION MODELING (SEM) USING AMOS
Monday, Jun 10, 4:00-6:00pm, 3060 Torg
Structural equation modeling (SEM) encompasses such diverse statistical techniques as path analysis, confirmatory factor analysis, causal modeling with latent variables, and even analysis of variance and multiple linear regression models. This short course features an introduction to the logic of SEM, the assumptions and required input for SEM analysis, and how to perform SEM analyses using the AMOS (Analysis of Moment Structures) software. Instructor Khaled Bedair will cover time–related latent variables, the use of modification indices and critical ratio in exploratory analyses, computation of implied moments, factor score weights, total effects, and indirect effects. The first two hours of this course covers the concepts of structural equation modeling with an application to the data set. The last hour of the course will be AMOS lab session and basics of the power analysis using R.

3. SUMMER YOGA SERIES IN THE GLC
Tuesdays and Thursdays, starting May 30, 12:45-1:45pm, GLC Multipurpose Room
Taught by graduate student Susan Beck, yoga sessions will be offered in the GLC twice a week. Bring your own yoga mat (there are some at the Information Desk for check out while supplies last) and wear comfortable clothes. Sessions have been scheduled for 6/4, 6, 13, 20, 25, 27. Further sessions may be scheduled based on participant interest and instructor availability.

4. GLC CAFÉ
Thursday, June 13, 3:30-5:00pm, GLC Reading Room
The GLC Café is offered throughout the year with free coffee, tea, and cookies in the company of your graduate-student and Grad-School colleagues. If the weather is nice (=not raining), the café may move out to the side patio on the Bookstore side of the GLC, behind the hedges. Also, if the rain ever stops, we may have lemonade from freshly squeezed lemons too.

5. WRITING CENTER SUMMER HOURS
The Writing Center is located in the Learning Commons (2nd floor of Newman Library). Summer hours are: Summer I May 28-Jul 3, 12:30-1:30 and 5:00-8:00pm Mondays-Thursdays. Summer II Jul 9- Aug 15, 6:00-8:00pm Mondays-Thursdays. To make an appointment stop by, or call 231-5436.

6. STATS SHORT COURSES THIS SUMMER
LISA (Laboratory for Interdisciplinary Statistical Analysis) is providing a series of evening short courses to help graduate students use statistics in their research. The focus of these two-hour courses is on teaching practical statistical techniques for analyzing or collecting data. Instructions on how to register and to learn more>>. Summer 2013 Schedule:
Monday, Jun 17: Designing Experiments and Collecting Useful Data;
Monday, Jun 24 & Tuesday, June 25: Basics of R;
Monday, Jul 1 & Tuesday, July 2: Statistical Analysis in R;
Monday, Jul 8 & Tuesday, July 9: Graphing with R;
Monday, Jul 15: SAS Programming I;
Tuesday, Jul 16: SAS Programming II;
Monday, Jul 22: Model selection in R featuring the lasso;
A schedule of available LISA short courses may be found here. Follow LISA on Facebook!

7. FULBRIGHT APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN
The Fulbright U.S. Student Program provides grants for individually designed study/research projects or for English Teaching Assistantships.  A candidate will submit a Statement of Grant Purpose defining activities to take place during one academic year in a participating country outside the U.S. The program facilitates cultural exchange through direct interaction on an individual basis in the classroom, field, home, and in routine tasks, allowing the grantee to gain an appreciation of others’ viewpoints and beliefs, the way they do things, and the way they think. Grant lengths and dates vary by country. Please consult the specific country summary for details. The application is open at http://us.fulbrightonline.org/. VT deadlines: Jul 1 – Priority candidates; Sep 14 – Regular candidates. You will not need letters of recommendation, transcripts or affiliation letter(s) for the priority deadline. Priority candidates will be matched with a Fulbrighter (VT faculty or alumnus) mentor to help them continue to develop their content and prepare for the campus interview,  and will be interviewed before fall semester or during the first week of classes. Regular candidates will be interviewed the last week in September and will have less time to respond to feedback.

8. GRAD HOUSING SURVEY STILL OPEN
If you haven’t filled out the housing preferences survey yet, the Graduate School invites you to do it this week. Recently, the Graduate School was contacted by local developers for our thoughts and suggestions about ways to improve the variety and availability of graduate housing within the Town of Blacksburg. A site has already been identified and the local developers intend to begin construction of new housing in the South Main Kroger vicinity within the next 18-24 months. The survey will take approximately 10-12 minutes. The information you provide will help us better understand the housing needs of our current and future graduate student community. Access the survey >>.

1. WEEKLY SERVICES IN THE GLC

• GLC Café: 3:30-5:00 every Thursdays, Reading Room – year round!
• Other regular GLC services are on hiatus for the summer. Please contact Career Services and the Writing Center if you need assistance.

2. SUMMER YOGA SERIES IN THE GLC
Tuesdays and Thursdays, starting May 30, 12:45-1:45pm, GLC Multipurpose Room
Taught by graduate student Susan Beck, yoga sessions will be offered in the GLC twice a week. Bring your own yoga mat (there are some at the Information Desk for check out while supplies last) and wear comfortable clothes. Sessions have been scheduled for  6/4, 6, 13, 20, 25, 27. Further sessions may be scheduled based on participant interest and instructor availability.

3. GLC CAFÉ – WE NEED YOUR INPUT!
Thursday, May 30, 3:30-5:00pm, GLC Reading Room or outside on the GLC side patio (near Bookstore)
The GLC Café is offered throughout the year with free coffee, tea, and cookies in the company of your graduate-student and Grad-School colleagues. If the weather is nice (=not raining), the café may move out to the newly furnished side patio on the Bookstore side of the GLC, behind the hedges. We need your input for finding a good name for this outdoor location that would help graduate students instantly identify where and what it is.

4. NOTES FROM EXTERNAL FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES PRESENTATION
Graduate students in the liberal arts and human sciences seeking external funding in the form of travel grants or dissertation fellowships may be interested in resources now available online: a copy of Tom Ewing’s presentation in April and a list of external funding opportunities. In addition, students who wish to be involved in writing groups related to external fellowship applications can register their interest by completing this survey. Before participating in this proposal writing group, graduate students must consult with their faculty advisor(s), who should be kept informed of these efforts. The online resources will be updated, and more information sessions and workshops will take place during the fall semester. Questions may be directed to CLAHS Associate Dean Tom Ewing (etewing@vt.edu).
 
5. NEW FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES DATABASE – 2nd posting
The Office of Research announces the availability of the Grant Forward funding database to VT faculty, postdoctoral associates, staff, and students. This service allows anyone with a VT e-mail address to search for research funding by entering key words. In addition to research funding, the Grant Forward database includes fellowship and scholarship opportunities, travel grants, etc. with an inventory  8,000+ federal  and 6,000+ foundation funding opportunities in academic fields including the arts, medical sciences, education, humanities, social sciences, business, engineering and technology, physical sciences, law and more. Grant Forward can be accessed directly from a campus computer, or from an off-campus computer by setting up an account using your VT e-mail address: http://www.grantforward.com/. 

6. WRITING CENTER SUMMER HOURS
The Writing Center is located in the Learning Commons (2nd floor of Newman Library). Summer hours are: Summer I May 28-Jul 3, 12:30-1:30 and 5:00-8:00pm Mondays-Thursdays. Summer II Jul 9- Aug 15, 6:00-8:00pm Mondays-Thursdays. To make an appointment stop by, or call 231-5436.

7. STATS SHORT COURSES THIS SUMMER
LISA (Laboratory for Interdisciplinary Statistical Analysis) is providing a series of evening short courses to help graduate students use statistics in their research. The focus of these two-hour courses is on teaching practical statistical techniques for analyzing or collecting data. Go online for instructions on how to register and to learn more. Summer 2013 Schedule:

• Monday, Jun 10: Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) Using AMOS;
• Monday, Jun 17: Designing Experiments and Collecting Useful Data;
• Monday, Jun 24 & Tuesday, June 25: Basics of R;
• Monday, Jul 1 & Tuesday, July 2: Statistical Analysis in R;
• Monday, Jul 8 & Tuesday, July 9: Graphing with R;
• Monday, Jul 15: SAS Programming I;
• Tuesday, Jul 16: SAS Programming II;
• Monday, Jul 22: Model selection in R featuring the lasso;

A schedule of available LISA short courses>> . Follow LISA on Facebook!

8. VT CREW TEAM SEEKS COACH – 2nd posting
The VT Crew team is a club sport organization, run by students and through the VT Recreational Sports Department.  Currently, they are looking for coaches for the upcoming seasons. Must have coxing/rowing experience; coaching experience not required. Contact snolta92@vt.edu for more information.

9. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A LOWER BACK LOADING STUDY – 2nd posting
Grad student researchers are conducting a study to investigate how biomarkers change with lower back lifting. The study will include multiple experimental sessions, each lasting about 3 hours. Compensation is $10/hour + $10 for completion. Qualifications are: normal weight (BMI: 18.5-25), have no current or recent (≤3 years) history of musculoskeletal disorders, and have no conditions that limit your mobility. The protocols used in this study have been approved by the VT IRB (IRB #13-059). If you are interested please contact Marc Christian, 536F Whittemore Hall, (234) 788-3939.

10. SMART PHONE USERS SOUGHT FOR RESEARCH STUDY – 2nd posting
Volunteer smart phone users are sought to install an Android application (available on the Google Play Store ) on their daily-use Android smart phones, and allow it to run without interruption for an IRB-approved study. The application collects anonymous usage data (e.g. location, browsing, communications, connectivity, etc). The application does not collect any identifying information, and the data collected cannot be tracked back to the user. URLs, email addresses, and phone numbers are encrypted (hashed and salted) locally on the phone before being sent to the server. After the first run, the application hardly requires any further interaction from the user. Before installing the application, please read the recruitment letter at https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B7bc1n6iTHrGM0tWSDhxcjhROFU/edit for more details and instructions. Contact Amr Abed,  540-449-3336 for any details or concerns.

11. UPCOMING EVENTS:

STATS SHORT COURSE: STRUCTURAL EQUATION MODELING (SEM) USING AMOS
Monday, Jun 10, 4:00-6:00pm, 3060 Torg
Structural equation modeling (SEM) encompasses such diverse statistical techniques as path analysis, confirmatory factor analysis, causal modeling with latent variables, and even analysis of variance and multiple linear regression models. This short course features an introduction to the logic of SEM, the assumptions and required input for SEM analysis, and how to perform SEM analyses using the AMOS (Analysis of Moment Structures) software. Instructor Khaled Bedair will cover time–related latent variables, the use of modification indices and critical ratio in exploratory analyses, computation of implied moments, factor score weights, total effects, and indirect effects. The first two hours of this course covers the concepts of structural equation modeling with an application to the data set. The last hour of the course will be AMOS lab session and basics of the power analysis using R.
 

1. WEEKLY SERVICES IN THE GLC

• GLC Café: 3:30-5:00 every Thursdays, Reading Room – year round!
• Other regular GLC services are on hiatus for the summer. Please contact Career Services and the Writing Center if you need assistance.

2. SUMMER YOGA SERIES IN THE GLC
Tuesdays and Thursdays, starting May 30, 12:45-1:45pm, GLC Multipurpose Room
Taught by graduate student Susan Beck, yoga sessions will be offered in the GLC twice a week. Bring your own yoga mat (there are some at the Information Desk for check out while supplies last) and wear comfortable clothes. Sessions have been scheduled for 5/30, 6/4, 6, 13, 20, 25, 27. Further sessions may be scheduled based on participant interest and instructor availability.

3. GLC CAFÉ – WE NEED YOUR INPUT!
Thursday, May 30, 3:30-5:00pm, GLC Reading Room or outside on the GLC side patio (near Bookstore)
The GLC Café is offered throughout the year with free coffee, tea, and cookies in the company of your graduate-student and Grad-School colleagues. If the weather is nice (=not raining), the café may move out to the newly furnished side patio on the Bookstore side of the GLC, behind the hedges. We need your input for finding a good name for this outdoor location that would help graduate students instantly identify where and what it is.

4. NOTES FROM EXTERNAL FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES PRESENTATION
Graduate students in the liberal arts and human sciences seeking external funding in the form of travel grants or dissertation fellowships may be interested in resources now available online: a copy of Tom Ewing’s presentation in April and a list of external funding opportunities. In addition, students who wish to be involved in writing groups related to external fellowship applications can register their interest by completing this survey. Before participating in this proposal writing group, graduate students must consult with their faculty advisor(s), who should be kept informed of these efforts. The online resources will be updated, and more information sessions and workshops will take place during the fall semester. Questions may be directed to CLAHS Associate Dean Tom Ewing (etewing@vt.edu).
 
5. NEW FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES DATABASE – 2nd posting
The Office of Research announces the availability of the Grant Forward funding database to VT faculty, postdoctoral associates, staff, and students. This service allows anyone with a VT e-mail address to search for research funding by entering key words. In addition to research funding, the Grant Forward database includes fellowship and scholarship opportunities, travel grants, etc. with an inventory  8,000+ federal  and 6,000+ foundation funding opportunities in academic fields including the arts, medical sciences, education, humanities, social sciences, business, engineering and technology, physical sciences, law and more. Grant Forward can be accessed directly from a campus computer, or from an off-campus computer by setting up an account using your VT e-mail address: http://www.grantforward.com/. 

6. VT CREW TEAM SEEKS COACH – 2nd posting
The VT Crew team is a club sport organization, run by students and through the VT Recreational Sports Department.  Currently, they are looking for coaches for the upcoming seasons. Must have coxing/rowing experience; coaching experience not required. Contact snolta92@vt.edu for more information.

7. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A LOWER BACK LOADING STUDY – 2nd posting
Grad student researchers are conducting a study to investigate how biomarkers change with lower back lifting. The study will include multiple experimental sessions, each lasting about 3 hours. Compensation is $10/hour + $10 for completion. Qualifications are: normal weight (BMI: 18.5-25), have no current or recent (≤3 years) history of musculoskeletal disorders, and have no conditions that limit your mobility. The protocols used in this study have been approved by the VT IRB (IRB #13-059). If you are interested please contact Marc Christian, 536F Whittemore Hall, (234) 788-3939, marcc88@vt.edu.

8. SMART PHONE USERS SOUGHT FOR RESEARCH STUDY – 2nd posting
Volunteer smart phone users are sought to install an Android application (available on the Google Play Store ) on their daily-use Android smart phones, and allow it to run without interruption for an IRB-approved study. The application collects anonymous usage data (e.g. location, browsing, communications, connectivity, etc). The application does not collect any identifying information, and the data collected cannot be tracked back to the user. URLs, email addresses, and phone numbers are encrypted (hashed and salted) locally on the phone before being sent to the server. After the first run, the application hardly requires any further interaction from the user. Before installing the application, please read the recruitment letter at https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B7bc1n6iTHrGM0tWSDhxcjhROFU/edit for more details and instructions. Contact Amr Abed at amrabed@vt.edu, or 540-449-3336 for any details or concerns.

9. PARTICIPATE IN GRAD HOUSING PREFERENCES SURVEY – 3rd posting
The Graduate School invites you to participate in a grad housing preferences survey. Dedicated graduate student and graduate family housing has been a concern of graduate students, the Graduate Student Assembly and the Graduate School for several years now. Recently, the Graduate School was contacted by local developers for our thoughts and suggestions about ways to improve the variety and availability of graduate housing within the Town of Blacksburg. A site has already been identified and the local developers intend to begin construction of new housing in the South Main Kroger vicinity within the next 18-24 months. The survey will take approximately 10-12 minutes. The information you provide will help us better understand the housing needs of our current and future graduate student community. Access the survey>>.