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August 10-16, 2026

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0.   Ongoing Services – updated June 2026   

This Week’s Events: 

  1. SCIENCE POLICY AND ADVOCACY WITH FASEB – Monday
  2. GLC CAFÉ – Thursday

Administrative Announcements:   

  1. RESEARCH TOOLS FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS VIRTUAL WORKSHOP SERIES – 1st posting
  2. GRAD 5124: RESEARCH SKILLS FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS – 1st posting
  3. CHILD CARE SURVEY – 1st posting
  4. STEM-H POLICY METHODS COURSE – 1st posting (1/1)
  5. REGISTER NOW FOR FALL 2026 LEADERSHIP COURSES – 1st posting

Jobs

  1. GA POSITION IN GRADUATE SCHOOL IT – 2nd  posting (2/2)

Funding Opportunities:

None at this time

Volunteers and research participants sought: 

  1. FLIP THE FAIR 2026 – 1st posting
  2. ADVERSARIAL AUDIO DISTRACTION IN MIXED REALITY – 1st posting
  3. AI-EMBEDDED IMMERSIVE COMPUTATIONAL NOTEBOOK FOR EFFECTIVE ORGANIZATION – 1st posting
  4. DETECTIVE IN VIRTUAL REALITY – 1st posting
  5. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR CHICKPEA PASTA TASTE TEST! – 2nd posting (2/2)
  6. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR VIRTUAL REALITY RESEARCH STUDY – 3rd posting
  7. CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS! BLACK MEN STUDENT-ATHLETE ALUMNI STUDY – 3rd posting
  8. INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE IN A MUSIC & EMOTION RESEARCH STUDY – 3rd posting

Upcoming Events:    

  1. SURVEY DATA COLLECTION JUMPSTART – August 17
  2. INTRO TO PYTHON FOR DATA ANALYSIS WORKSHOP –  August 18
  3. INTRO TO R FOR DATA ANALYSIS WORKSHOP – August 19
  4. MAKE YOURSELF AT HOME - August 20
  5. GPSS WELCOME BACK SOCIAL – FREE FOOD AND FUN! – August 21
  6. FIRST DAY DONUTS –  August 24
  7. LISTENING SESSION FOR PRESIDENTIAL SEARCH – August 27

 0. Ongoing Services – June 8– August 16, 2026

  • GRADUATE SCHOOL: The GLC will be closed to the public, including all graduate students, between June 8 – August 16, due to renovations in the Squires Student Center. All GLC swipe card access will be terminated during this period. There will be no drop-in student services during this time. For assistance students may email grads@vt.edu, call 540 231-8636 or schedule Zoom advising: request one-on-one assistantship or academic advising by using our online request form to set-up a Zoom session. 
  • GRADUATE OMBUDS: contact for appointment at gradombud@vt.edu, 540-231-9573. Services will be available in the Newman Library in Room 427 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 10:00am-3:00pm. Students may schedule in-person meetings in this space.
  • GLC CAFE will be moved to the CID on Thursdays only, 3:30-5pm.
  • GLC FOOD SHARE PANTRY will be moved to the Graduate Student Lounge located on the 4th floor of Newman Library
  • NOTARY SERVICES must be arranged in advance by emailing to grads@vt.edu or to the individual notaries to set up an appointment.  Recommended location to meet the student: Newman Library.
  • CAREER ADVISING: schedule a career advising appointment via https://career.vt.edu/job-search/Handshake.html.
  • COOK COUNSELING: Students can call 540-231-6557 to schedule an appointment with the embedded counselor with their program, or other Cook counselors.  
  • FOOD SHARE CABINET: Located in the Graduate Student Lounge on the 4th floor of Newman library. Accessible to graduate students byswiping in with your Hokie Passport.
  • WRITING CENTER SERVICES: Schedule an appointment at https://vt.mywconline.com/   

This Week’s Events  

1. SCIENCE POLICY AND ADVOCACY WITH FASEB
Monday, August 10, 4-5pm, Zoom
The landscape of science policy and advocacy in the United States is shifting rapidly and understanding how to navigate it has never been more important for early-career researchers. This talk offers an overview of the current science policy environment, with a focus on how federal agencies and Congress shape the conditions under which biomedical and biological research is funded and conducted. Drawing on her experience working at the intersection of research and federal policy at FASEB, Dr. Cobb will walk attendees through the key players, processes, and topics that define science policy today. Attendees will leave with a clearer picture of how policy decisions affect their work and a practical sense of the pathways available to scientists who want to engage. https://virginiatech.zoom.us/meeting/register/CYzcDNKcQAm188zEUv0-kg

2. GLC CAFÉ
Thursday, August 13, 3:30-5pm, CID
Join us for the last summer 2026 GLC Café in the CID lobby! From  June 10 – August 13, the GLC Café will be held in the CID Lobby. Next week we return to the GLC reading room. Enjoy free coffee, tea, and cookies in the company of your grad student and Grad School colleagues. Relax, network, and load up on caffeine and/or carbs. Bring your own mug if you can. If you have any questions, please contact Lindsay Barron, lbarron@vt.edu.

Administrative Announcements  

3. RESEARCH TOOLS FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS VIRTUAL WORKSHOP SERIES – 1st posting
There’s a lot to learn in graduate school, and the library can help! This fall, the library will offer a series of free workshops (offered live via Zoom) to help you develop the research skills you need to succeed in graduate school. Learn about literature reviews and database searching, citation management, data management, developing your scholarly presence, AI tools for researchers, and more. For registration links and detailed information about each workshop, visit guides.lib.vt.edu/gradworkshops

4. GRAD 5124: RESEARCH SKILLS FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS – 1st posting
Take your research to the next level! GRAD 5124 (Research Skills for Graduate Students) is an asynchronous, one-credit, fully-online course offered by the University Libraries in Fall 2026. Students will develop skills that will prepare them for research in graduate school and beyond. Three discipline-specific sections are offered, so read the course descriptions in Hokie SPA to select the best option for you. Any questions should be directed to Lisa Russell at lisab5@vt.edu.

5. CHILD CARE SURVEY – 1st posting
The Virginia Tech Center for Economic and Community Engagement, along with VT Early Childhood Initiatives, the Community Foundation of the New River Valley, and OnwardNRV, is surveying parents and guardians across the New River Valley Region. Please take 10-15 minutes to share your anonymous feedback so local needs and barriers can be better
Survey Link: https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/

6.STEM-H POLICY METHODS COURSE – 1st posting (1/1)
Research at the interface of STEM, health sciences, and policy is more important than ever. Spaces are still open in STAT/SPIA/PSCI 5134, a graduate methods elective course open to students in any discipline who want to learn tools for conducting and explaining research to policymakers. The course covers open science, system and agent-based models, network and topic models, geospatial data, participatory designs, and more. For more information, visit the STEP program webpage (https://step.vt.edu) or email ndporter@vt.edu. You do not need to be in the STEP minor to take this course.

7. REGISTER NOW FOR FALL 2026 LEADERSHIP COURSES – 1st posting
Leadership courses available Fall 2026: LDRS 5464 (CRN 87396) in-person: LEADERSHIP IN GLOBAL SOCIETY Identification and development of the personal and professional competencies required for effective leadership in an increasingly global society. LDRS 5534 (CRN 87397) virtual: LEADING WITH COGNITIVE DIVERSITY Theoretical perspectives, processes and techniques utilized in problem solving, both adaptively and innovatively. Individual cognitive preference for working to effect change. LDRS 4454 (CRN 92117) TOXIC LEADERSHIP Toxic leadership, impacts and outcomes on leaders, followers, and the organizational environment. ALCE 5224 (CRN 92116) virtual: TEAM SCIENCE COOPERATIVE WORK Theoretical and conceptual basis for thinking about, guiding, and supporting team science and cooperative processes for interdisciplinary research, programming, and outreach. Questions? Contact Dr Jerald Walz at jhwalz@vt.edu.

Jobs   

8. GA POSITION IN GRADUATE SCHOOL IT – 2nd posting (2/2)
The Graduate School seeks a full time (20hr/week) graduate assistant to assist with the maintenance of existing and development of new IT tools that support our business processes. Responsibilities: support projects in the department, including maintaining on-prem JAVA-based applications and the transitioning of AWS applications to on-prem servers; collaborate with Grad School team members; manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines; share project updates and address issues or concerns; maintain technical and user documentation and assist with report preparation. Qualifications: eligible for graduate assistantship; strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to interpret and utilize information from diverse sources; excellent organizational skills and attention to detail; strong communication skills; willingness to take initiative and contribute ideas to projects; JAVA development experience, Cloud development experience (AWS, M365); PHP development experience preferred. Start Sep 1 or later; end Dec 24; renewable with conditions To apply, complete this form and upload your resume at https://gs.vt.edu/itgaapp by Aug 14.

Funding Opportunities: 
None at this time

Volunteers and Research Participants Sought 

9. FLIP THE FAIR 2026 – 1st posting
Join us for Flip the Fair 2026! Flip the Fair is a flipped science fair where graduate students present their research science-fair-style on tri-fold poster boards, and 5th graders judge them! Prizes awarded to the best presenters! This year’s event will be held at the Melrose Branch of the Roanoke Public Library on Oct. 1st from 8am-2pm. Sign up no later than September 11th. Want to participate but don’t have time to do a poster? Sign up to volunteer at the event instead, no later than September 25th!
Presenter sign up: https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.office.com%2FPages%2FResponsePage.aspx%3Fid%3DhGiVYK0Q-kCGPU8yweOjehN11gr_cC9DvUFhCOic4EVURVdSUUg2MUg0UUZCOUFZTDZTM0dSWjdORS4u&data=05%7C02%7Cmacykp%40vt.edu%7Cd4507ab81ac64bb39d3708deee78b753%7C6095688410ad40fa863d4f32c1e3a37a%7C0%7C0%7C639210399428864139%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=9jNaxBahsQW5oJYWRnhEN36wpuozhLC7OUDNO0VrsJA%3D&reserved=0 
Volunteer sign up: https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.office.com%2FPages%2FResponsePage.aspx%3Fid%3DhGiVYK0Q-kCGPU8yweOjehN11gr_cC9DvUFhCOic4EVUNVNaVjJPVTdMTk4yT0c5MVkwOVcwMUpBRi4u&data=05%7C02%7Cmacykp%40vt.edu%7Cd4507ab81ac64bb39d3708deee78b753%7C6095688410ad40fa863d4f32c1e3a37a%7C0%7C0%7C639210399428900939%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=adq%2BgWlwbkkmfyfd7rABByHqDn872eTW%2BvsN4YtuVzQ%3D&reserved=0

10. ADVERSARIAL AUDIO DISTRACTION IN MIXED REALITY – 1st posting
The 3DI Group at Virginia Tech is conducting research with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to investigate how distracting audio can affect user performance in mixed reality (MR) and how these effects may be mitigated. Participants will wear an MR headset and complete simultaneous visual-search and audio-reporting tasks. Participant qualifications: Native English speakers who are 18 years of age or older, have normal or corrected-to-normal vision, and have no known hearing, speech, motor, or facial-movement disorders. Compensation $20. Sign up link: https://outlook.office.com/book/AdversarialAudioDistractioninMixedReality@VirginiaTech.onmicrosoft.com/?ismsaljsauthenabled

11. AI-EMBEDDED IMMERSIVE COMPUTATIONAL NOTEBOOK FOR EFFECTIVE ORGANIZATION -1st posting
We are recruiting participants for a study to understand how data science artifacts can be organized in virtual reality using a VR headset (Meta Quest 3) and a controller. The research is aimed at people working in data science who use the computational notebook (e.g., Jupyter Notebooks). Participants must be at least 18 years old and have perfect or corrected vision (with contacts or glasses is ok). Compensation $28. For more information contact Ayush Roy ayushroy24@vt.edu

12. DETECTIVE IN VIRTUAL REALITY – 1st posting
Our team is investigating ways to enhance asynchronous collaborative sensemaking activities, such as intelligence analysis with immersive technologies. Participants will be given a case file involving a hypothetical nationwide terrorist attack. The participants will try to solve the case with 3D interaction techniques while moving around in an indoor area. The entire experimental session will take a maximum of 90 minutes. Participation is entirely voluntary. Participant qualifications: 18+ years old, normal vision or corrected with contact lens (glasses not supported) and able to read and speak English. Compensation: $30 Amazon gift card upon completing both sessions. Screening Questionnaire/Interest Form: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=hGiVYK0Q-kCGPU8yweOjerMV1OpAzydNiGjeOVvpLZBUOUdKNzNBNzBLR1FNNVhXTTFQUDdWRlBVTC4u

13. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR CHICKPEA PASTA TASTE TEST! – 2nd posting (2/2)
The VT Sensory Evaluation Lab (VT SEL) is conducting a taste test on CHICKPEA PASTA. The test will be conducted on August 12th and 13th from 9am-5pm. Take the screener survey below and express your interest. You will receive an additional email to sign up for a timeslot if you qualify for the study: https://vt.compusensecloud.com/edu/login.aspx?t=95e5a3e6-6f93-4fbf-ab3e-e32d988d9390.  Recruiting volunteers who are: 18 years or older. Qualifications: Not currently pregnant or breastfeeding, No known food allergies or sensitivities to CHICKPEA PASTA (Chickpeas, fava/faba bean, pea starch, tapioca, xanthan gum); Interested in tasting several samples of CHICKPEA PASTA.
When: Wednesday, August 12th and Thursday, August 13th from 9am-5pm. Registration Required!
Time Commitment: One ~25-minute session
Where: Sensory Evaluation Lab, Room 205, HABB1 Building, Virginia Tech (1230 Washington St SW). FREE PARKING FOR STUDY PARTICIPANTS!
Compensation: $10 Gift Card, and participants will receive a snack after the session and gain experience in sensory evaluation techniques. Contact: For more information, contact Jeri Smith at jkost07@vt.edu.

14. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR VIRTUAL REALITY RESEARCH STUDY – 3rd  posting
The 3D Interaction Group is recruiting participants for our study involving Mixed Reality (MR) technology. Participants will be asked to complete a series of target selection trials using direct touch input with the Apple Vision Pro (Photo attached). We expect the experiment to take around 90 minutes to complete. Qualifications: You may be eligible for this research if you:
• Are 18 years of age or older
• Have normal or corrected vision (Contacts only. Glasses are NOT supported.)
• Are proficient in spoken and written English
• Do not have a history of severe motion sickness
• Are not pregnant
• Have no motor limitations and full range of motion in your dominant arm
Your participation in our study is entirely voluntary, and you can withdraw from the study at any time with no penalty to you or your university status. If you are interested in possibly participating in the study, complete the eligibility form. After completing the form, you will receive an email with next steps.
This study has been approved, as required, by the Institutional Review Board of Virginia Tech under protocol #26-420. https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_aaPegZFOQI7KTlA

15. CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS! BLACK MEN STUDENT-ATHLETE ALUMNI STUDY – 3rd posting
This research study is focused on the experiences of Black Men Athletes (BMAs) who are alumni of Division-I (D1) Power-5 Conference (P5) Predominantly White Institutions (PWIs). The goal is to better understand how Black men student-athlete alumni define and experienced anti-Black racism while participating in collegiate athletics at PWIs. Must be a Black man student-athlete alum (between 2015-2025) who attended a Division-I Power-5 conference (SEC, ACC, Pac-12, Pac-10, Big10) predominantly white institution. https://forms.gle/X6qAAgA23xGbyRpu7

16. INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE IN A MUSIC & EMOTION RESEARCH STUDY – 3rd posting
This research study conducted at Virginia Tech explores how people experience music and interact with computer-based music systems. (IRB # 25-1174). Participants will wear small, non-invasive sensors (similar to fitness trackers) while listening to or interacting with music using a computer-based system. You may also be asked to complete brief surveys about your experience. Participation will take approximately 1–2 hours, and all activities will take place in a seated lab or studio setting. (220 Gilbert St. – Gilbert Place – Room 3201) Participation is completely voluntary, and you may choose not to participate or stop at any time without penalty. The compensation will be prorated at $10 an hour for participation. The study involves minimal risk and does not include medical treatment or invasive procedures. Eligibility: 18 years of age or older; No prior musical training or technical experience is required. Conditions that will exclude you from the study:  Known cardiovascular conditions affecting measures; Current meds substantially altering HR/SpO₂/GSR; Adhesive intolerance; Hearing less than the standard human comfortable range of hearing; Unwilling to remove jewelry/nail polish that obstructs sensors. Please email justinkerobo@vt.edu or book a session at: https://outlook.office.com/book/DesigningPhysiologicalConnectionsinAI@VirginiaTech.onmicrosoft.com/?ismsaljsauthenabled . The researcher (Justin Kerobo – justinkerobo@vt.edu) will provide additional details. VT IRB # 25-1174

Upcoming Events

 17. SURVEY DATA COLLECTION JUMPSTART
Monday, August 17, 9am-3:30pm, University Mall 2104, Blacksburg Campus or on Zoom
Are you looking to expand your research survey design and data collection skills? Then sign up for the Survey Data Collection Jumpstart workshop and get the training you need to start building and administering a survey at Virginia Tech in one day, with optional one-on-one consultation with VT data professionals! The workshop will provide an overview of major survey collection tools at Virginia Tech and a space to practice designing a survey with the tool of your choice led by an expert survey professional at VT. The workshop will conclude with tips for designing effective surveys to get the best data for your research. The workshop is open to all VT faculty, staff, and students. You do not need any experience with survey design, software, or data collection and analysis to participate. https://profdev.tlos.vt.edu/browse/4hourshybrid/courses/lib225-081726

18. INTRO TO PYTHON FOR DATA ANALYSIS WORKSHOP
Tuesday, August 18, 9am-4:30pm, University Mall 2104, Blacksburg Campus or on Zoom
Interested in improving your research data and computing skills? Join us for a hands-on workshop to help you get started or enhance your data analysis skills in Python in Blacksburg or online. Learn how to work with data in Python using the JupyterLab interface, use different data types, and build reproducible data pipelines, whether or not you have any experience with coding or data analysis. The workshop is open to all members of the VT community. You do not need any experience with the software to participate, but you will need access to a Windows, Mac, or Linux computer. https://profdev.tlos.vt.edu/browse/4hourshybrid/courses/lib164-081826

19. INTRO TO R FOR DATA ANALYSIS WORKSHOP
Wednesday, August 19, 9am-4:30pm,University Mall 2104, Blacksburg Campus or on Zoom
Interested in improving your research data and computing skills? Join us for a hands-on workshop to help you get started or enhance your data analysis skills in R in Blacksburg or online. Learn how to work with data in R and RStudio, analyze your data using summary statistics, and begin to make data visualizations, whether or not you have any experience with coding or data analysis. The workshop is open to all members of the VT community. You do not need any experience with the software to participate, but you will need access to a Windows, Mac, or Linux computer. https://profdev.tlos.vt.edu/browse/4hourshybrid/courses/lib165-081926

20. MAKE YOURSELF AT HOME 
Thursday, August 20, 4:30-6pm, GLC Multipurpose Room  
Connect with new and returning students, Graduate School staff, and resources that can help you settle in and succeed in Blacksburg. Free refreshments for all. Prizes will be given out to help you decorate or make your new home more comfortable and welcoming.  This event replaces the weekly GLC café just this one time. The café will return to the regular schedule next week. https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/ykdXKm194t

21. GPSS WELCOME BACK SOCIAL – FREE FOOD AND FUN!
Friday, August 21, 4:30-6pm, GLC Multipurpose Room and Lawn
Calling all new and returning VT graduate and professional students! Join us for free food at the MPR, karaoke, lawn games, music, and great company. Come hang out, reconnect with old friends, meet new ones, and have a blast before the semester kicks off. Whether you’re into chill lawn games or ready to grab the mic for karaoke, there’s something for everyone!
Be sure to RSVP at: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/WRdfvk1Srm and save a copy of your receipt for check-in. If you have any accessibility needs, don’t hesitate to reach out to gpss@vt.edu. We look forward to seeing you there!

22. FIRST DAY DONUTS
Monday, August 24, 9:00-10:30am, GLC 120
Welcome, new and returning students! Drop by GLC 120 to enjoy donuts and coffee on the first day of classes!  Grab and go, or stay to meet Graduate School staff, get answers to your questions, and learn about resources and support available for graduate students. No RSVP – donuts and coffee will be served on a first come, first-served basis while supplies last.

23. LISTENING SESSION FOR PRESIDENTIAL SEARCH
Thursday, August 27, 5-6pm, GLC Multipurpose Room/ZOOM
The Presidential Search Committee wants to hear directly from graduate and professional students. Join the listening session on Thursday, August 27 at 5:00 PM in the Graduate Life Center Multipurpose Room or via Zoom to share what you want in the next Virginia Tech president. Come ready to talk about the opportunities and challenges ahead, how we should measure the next president’s success, and what the university needs to sustain, improve, or start doing. This is a rare chance to shape a decision that will affect graduate students for years. The session runs right before the first GPSS meeting of the semester, so you can attend both in one trip. The Zoom link, calendar invite, and a form for submitting input if you can’t attend are all available at the link https://gpss.vt.edu/index/email-announcements.html

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August 3-9, 2026

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0.   Ongoing Services – updated June 2026   

This Week’s Events: 

  1. SUMMER WRITING DROP-INN – Monday
  2. HOW TO NAVIGATE INTERSTRIDE TO MAXIMIZE YOUR JOB & INTERNSHIP SEARCH – Wednesday
  3. GLC CAFÉ – Thursday
  4. PREPARING FOR THE FALL 2026 FACULTY JOB MARKET AND BEYOND – Friday

Administrative Announcements:   

  1. LEADERSHIP GRADUATE CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE – 3rd posting

Jobs

  1. GA POSITION IN GRADUATE SCHOOL IT – 1st posting
  2. GA POSITION IN WORK-BASED LEARNING DATA GOVERNANCE AND STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT 3rd posting

Funding Opportunities:

None at this time

Volunteers and research participants sought: 

  1. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR CHICKPEA PASTA TASTE TEST! – 1st posting
  2. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR VIRTUAL REALITY RESEARCH STUDY – 2nd posting
  3. CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS! BLACK MEN STUDENT-ATHLETE ALUMNI STUDY – 2nd posting
  4. INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE IN A MUSIC & EMOTION RESEARCH STUDY – 2nd posting
  5. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A CONSTRUCTIVE AND DESTRUCTIVE TASK IN VR – 3rd posting
  6. ANONYMOUS SURVEY – GRADUATE STUDENT WELL-BEING PEER MENTOR PROGRAM – 3rd posting

Upcoming Events:    

  1. SCIENCE POLICY AND ADVOCACY WITH FASEB – August 10
  2. SURVEY DATA COLLECTION JUMPSTART – August 17
  3. INTRO TO PYTHON FOR DATA ANALYSIS WORKSHOP –  August 18
  4. INTRO TO R FOR DATA ANALYSIS WORKSHOP – August 19

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July 27 – 31, 2026

To see full descriptions for any item in the summary list, please click on the continue reading link below the list.

       0.   Ongoing Services – updated June 2026   

This Week’s Events: 

  1. SUMMER WRITING DROP-INN – Monday
  2. GLC CAFÉ – Thursday

Administrative Announcements:   

  1. LEADERSHIP GRADUATE CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE – 2nd posting
  2. APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR GPSS TRAVEL FUND PROGRAM – UP TO $500 AVAILABLE FOR CONFERENCE EXPENSES – 3rd posting

Jobs

  1. WAGE POSITION – INTERNSHIP WITH LEARNING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM – 1st posting (1/1)
  2. GA IN SPECIAL COLLECTIONS AND UNIVERSITY ARCHIVES – 1st posting (1/1)
  3. GRADUATE ASSISTANT – RESEARCH IMPACT & INTELLIGENCE DEPARTMENT, GRADUATE ASSISTANT – 1st posting (1/1)
  4. GA POSITION IN WORK-BASED LEARNING DATA GOVERNANCE AND STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT 2nd posting

Funding Opportunities:

None at this time

Volunteers and research participants sought: 

  1. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR VIRTUAL REALITY RESEARCH STUDY – 1st posting
  2. CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS! BLACK MEN STUDENT-ATHLETE ALUMNI STUDY – 1st posting
  3. INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE IN A MUSIC & EMOTION RESEARCH STUDY – 1st posting
  4. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A CONSTRUCTIVE AND DESTRUCTIVE TASK IN VR – 2nd  posting
  5. ANONYMOUS SURVEY – GRADUATE STUDENT WELL-BEING PEER MENTOR PROGRAM – 2nd posting

Upcoming Events:    

  1. SUMMER WRITING DROP-INN – August 3rd
  2. HOW TO NAVIGATE INTERSTRIDE TO MAXIMIZE YOUR JOB & INTERNSHIP SEARCH – August 5
  3. PREPARING FOR THE FALL 2026 FACULTY JOB MARKET AND BEYOND – August 7
  4. SCIENCE POLICY AND ADVOCACY WITH FASEB – August 10
  5. SURVEY DATA COLLECTION JUMPSTART – August 17
  6. INTRO TO PYTHON FOR DATA ANALYSIS WORKSHOP –  August 18
  7. INTRO TO R FOR DATA ANALYSIS WORKSHOP – August 19

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July 20 – 26, 2026

       0.   Ongoing Services – updated June 2026   

This Week’s Events: 

  1. SUMMER WRITING DROP-INN – Monday
  2. BOWLS & BALANCE | A WHOLISTIC WELLNESS EVENT WITH BLACKSBURG YOUNG PROFESSIONALS– Wednesday
  3. MAKE A PLANT PROPAGATION STATION – Wednesday
  4. GLC CAFÉ – Wednesday

Administrative Announcements:   

  1. LEADERSHIP GRADUATE CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE – 1st posting
  2. APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR GPSS TRAVEL FUND PROGRAM – UP TO $500 AVAILABLE FOR CONFERENCE EXPENSES – 2nd posting

Jobs

  1. GRADUATE ASSISTANT – UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES: UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH INITIATIVES CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT & AI INTEGRATION – 1st posting (1/1)
  2. GA POSITION IN WORK-BASED LEARNING DATA GOVERNANCE AND STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT 1st posting (1/1)
  3. UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANT FOR MILITARY STUDIES – 1st posting (1/1)
  4. GA POSITION – COSTUME SHOP – 3rd posting

Funding Opportunities:

None at this time

Volunteers and research participants sought: 

  1. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR BLACKBERRY TASTE TEST! – 1st posting (1/1)
  2. LLMS FOR TEXT ANALYSIS” PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR LLM-POWERED SYSTEM USER STUDY （IRB 26-511）- 1st posting (1/1)
  3. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A CONSTRUCTIVE AND DESTRUCTIVE TASK IN VR – 1st posting
  4. ANONYMOUS SURVEY – GRADUATE STUDENT WELL-BEING PEER MENTOR PROGRAM – 1st posting
  5. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A RESEARCH STUDY ON INDUSTRIAL ROBOTS IN MANUFACTURING ENVIRONMENTS – 2nd posting
  6. INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE IN A MUSIC & EMOTION RESEARCH STUDY – 3rd posting

Upcoming Events:    

  1. MAKE A PLANT PROPAGATION STATION – July 22
  2. SURVEY DATA COLLECTION JUMPSTART – August 17
  3. INTRO TO PYTHON FOR DATA ANALYSIS WORKSHOP –  August 18
  4. INTRO TO R FOR DATA ANALYSIS WORKSHOP – August 19

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July 13-19, 2026

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     0.   Ongoing Services – updated June 2026   

This Week’s Events: 

  1. SUMMER WRITING DROP-INN – Monday
  2. RESEARCH COMPUTING SUMMER WORKSHOP SERIES – Monday – Thursday
  3. BUS BUDDIES PROGRAM –  Thursday
  4. GLC ICE CREAM SOCIAL – Thursday 
  5. SCIENCE ON TAP: FIGHTING CANCER TWICE: HOW TUMOR ABLATION HELPS THE IMMUNE SYSTEM – Thursday

    Administrative Announcements:   

    1. APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR GPSS TRAVEL FUND PROGRAM – UP TO $500 AVAILABLE FOR CONFERENCE EXPENSES – 1st posting

    Jobs

    1. GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS SPECIALIST – 2nd posting
    2. GA POSITION – COSTUME SHOP – 2nd posting

    Funding Opportunities:

    None at this time

    Volunteers and research participants sought: 

    1. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A RESEARCH STUDY ON INDUSTRIAL ROBOTS IN MANUFACTURING ENVIRONMENTS – 1st posting
    2. INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE IN A MUSIC & EMOTION RESEARCH STUDY – 2nd posting
    3. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR RESEARCH STUDY ON FOOD AND BEVERAGE CHOICES – 3rd posting
    4. CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS! BLACK MEN STUDENT-ATHLETE ALUMNI STUDY – 3rd posting
    5. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A STUDY ON CYBER-ATTACK DETECTION IN AUTOMATED VEHICLES – 3rd posting

      Upcoming Events:    

      1. MAKE A PLANT PROPAGATION STATION – July 22

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      July 6-12, 2024

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      0.   Ongoing Services – updated June 2026   

      This Week’s Events: 

      1. SUMMER WRITING DROP-INN – Monday
      2. BUS BUDDIES PROGRAM –  Tuesday
      3. POP IN FOR S’MORE CONNECTION – Wednesday
      4. GLC CAFÉ –  Thursday

        Administrative Announcements:   

        1. APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR GPSS GRADUATE RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM– 3rd  posting

        Jobs

        1. GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS SPECIALIST – 1st posting
        2. GA POSITION – COSTUME SHOP – 1st posting

        Funding Opportunities:
        None at this time

        Volunteers and research participants sought: 

        1. INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE IN A MUSIC & EMOTION RESEARCH STUDY – 1st posting
        2. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR RESEARCH STUDY ON FOOD AND BEVERAGE CHOICES – 1st posting
        3. CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS! BLACK MEN STUDENT-ATHLETE ALUMNI STUDY – 2nd posting
        4. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A STUDY ON CYBER-ATTACK DETECTION IN AUTOMATED VEHICLES – 2nd posting

        Upcoming Events:    

        1. SUMMER WRITING DROP-INN – July 13
        2. BUS BUDDIES PROGRAM -July 16
        3. GLC ICE CREAM SOCIAL – July 16

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        June 29 – July 5, 2026

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        0.   Ongoing Services – updated June 2026   

        This Week’s Events: 

        1. SUMMER WRITING DROP-INN – Monday
        2. SELF-CARE STRATEGIES TO AVOID BURNOUT – Monday
        3. GLC CAFÉ –  Thursday

        Administrative Announcements:   

        1. FREE INDIVIDUALIZED NUTRITION COUNSELING – 2nd posting (2/2)
        2. APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR GPSS GRADUATE RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM– 2nd  posting
        3. PERRY STREET PARKING PERMIT LOTTERY FOR THE 2026-27 ACADEMIC YEAR NOW OPEN – 3rd  posting

          Jobs

          None at this time

          Funding Opportunities:

          None at this time

          Volunteers and research participants sought: 

          1. CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS! BLACK MEN STUDENT-ATHLETE ALUMNI STUDY – 1st posting
          2. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A STUDY ON CYBER-ATTACK DETECTION IN AUTOMATED VEHICLES – 1st posting
          3. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED: STRENGTH TRAINING COACH INTERVIEWS – 2nd posting (2/2)
          4. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A VIRTUAL REALITY USER STUDY- 2nd posting
          5. VIRGINIA TECH STORYTIME STUDY – 2nd posting
          6. AI-BASED TOOL DECISION MAKING FOR PROGRAMMING TASKS – 2nd posting
          7. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR STUDY ON LEARNING (EARN AT LEAST $45) – 2nd posting

          Upcoming Events:    

          1. BUS BUDDIES PROGRAM –  July 7
          2. POP IN FOR S’MORE CONNECTION – July 8
          3. GLC ICE CREAM SOCIAL – July 16

             0. Ongoing Services – June 8– August 16, 2026

            • GRADUATE SCHOOL: The GLC will be closed to the public, including all graduate students, between June 8 – August 16, due to renovations in the Squires Student Center. All GLC swipe card access will be terminated during this period. There will be no drop-in student services during this time. For assistance students may email grads@vt.edu, call 540 231-8636 or schedule Zoom advising: request one-on-one assistantship or academic advising by using our online request form to set-up a Zoom session. 
            • GRADUATE OMBUDS: contact for appointment at gradombud@vt.edu, 540-231-9573. Services will be available in the Newman Library in Room 427 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 10:00am-3:00pm. Students may schedule in-person meetings in this space.
            • GLC CAFE will be moved to the CID on Thursdays only, 3:30-5pm.
            • GLC FOOD SHARE PANTRY will be moved to the Graduate Student Lounge located on the 4th floor of Newman Library
            • NOTARY SERVICES must be arranged in advance by emailing to grads@vt.edu or to the individual notaries to set up an appointment.  Recommended location to meet the student: Newman Library.
            • CAREER ADVISING: schedule a career advising appointment via https://career.vt.edu/job-search/Handshake.html.
            • COOK COUNSELING: Students can call 540-231-6557 to schedule an appointment with the embedded counselor with their program, or other Cook counselors.  
            • FOOD SHARE CABINET: Located in the Graduate Student Lounge on the 4th floor of Newman library. Accessible to graduate students byswiping in with your Hokie Passport.
            • WRITING CENTER SERVICES: Schedule an appointment at https://vt.mywconline.com/   

            This Week’s Events 

            1. SUMMER WRITING DROP-INN
            Monday, June 29, 9am-4pm, The Inn at Virginia Tech, Smithfield Room,
            Monday, July 6, 9am-4pm, The Inn at Virginia Tech, Drillfield Room,will recur roughly once a week, future dates TBDCome join us this summer for Writing Drop-INNs at the Inn at Virginia Tech! Come enjoy continuing momentum and productivity with fellow graduate students and work at your own pace in a quiet, supportive environment. No registration is required!  Snacks and coffee will be provided during all sessions. A limited number of monitors will be provided on a first-come-first-served basis. Dates and time will vary but as of now we can provide the following dates with more information soon to follow.
            You can find more information here https://graduateschool.vt.edu/professional-development/professional-development-series.html

            2. SELF-CARE STRATEGIES TO AVOID BURNOUT
            Monday, June 29, 11am-12pm, Zoom
            Hokie Wellness / Multiple / Self-care is an ongoing and multi-dimensional practice. We will examine strategies we can engage with to recognize psychological and physical symptoms of stress. We will also practice identifying actions we can take to alleviate these stressors before escalating into burnout.
            There is a pre-recorded lecture that you may view prior to attending that builds up the foundation of self-care. Please register by emailing hokiewellness@vt.edu.

            3. GLC CAFÉ
            Thursday, July 2, 3:30-5pm, CID
            Join us in our summer location in the CID lobby ! From  June 10 – August 6, the GLC Café will be held in the CID Lobby. Studio 72 will be offering Crafternoon crafting activities such as fiber arts and painting most weeks. Enjoy free coffee, tea, and cookies in the company of your grad student and Grad School colleagues. Relax, network, and load up on caffeine and/or carbs. Bring your own mug if you can. If you have any questions, please contact Lindsay Barron lbarron@vt.edu.

            Administrative Announcements   

            4. FREE INDIVIDUALIZED NUTRITION COUNSELING – 2nd posting (2/2)
            Seeking nutrition guidance? Are you interested in learning how to make food choices that support a healthy lifestyle? Maybe you need help with skills for shopping and cooking to help you reach your wellness goals. If you have any of these concerns or others, graduate level nutrition and dietetics students are here to help. The Human Nutrition, Foods and Exercise Department at Virginia Tech provides FREE one-on-one nutrition counseling services (In-person or Zoom) to any interested students, faculty, or staff and is now accepting new clients for the fall semester. Visit: https://www.hnfe.vt.edu/nutrition-counseling.html  to learn more about the service; and register. Please note that the service does not provide individualized meal plans and is not equipped to handle eating disorders or complex medical issues.

            5.  APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR GPSS GRADUATE RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM– 3rd posting
            The GPSS Fall 2026 Graduate Research Development Program (GRDP) is now taking applications! Master’s students are eligible for up to $1000 in funding and doctoral students are eligible for up to $1500 in funding. Past and future GRDP guidelines will differ. Please submit applications by August 14, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. EST. If you have already submitted an application and would like to amend it, if you have any questions, or if you need an extension, please contact Bria Weisz bria@vt.edu before the application deadline. For more information: https://gpss.vt.edu/programs/grdp.html

            6. PERRY STREET PARKING PERMIT LOTTERY FOR THE 2026-27 ACADEMIC YEAR NOW OPEN – 3rd  posting
            Registration for the 2026-27 Perry Street parking permit lottery will open Monday, June 15, and close Friday, July 31. The lottery provides commuter and graduate students living off campus an opportunity to be considered for a Perry Street parking permit. Because demand for these permits continues to exceed availability, the lottery system helps ensure all eligible students have an equal opportunity to participate.  Additional in
            formation about eligibility requirements, important dates, and the lottery process can be found in the Virginia Tech News announcement: https://news.vt.edu/notices/evpcoo/parking-perry-street-lottery.html.

            Jobs   

            None at this time

            Funding Opportunities: 
            None at this time

            Volunteers and Research Participants Sought 

            7. CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS! BLACK MEN STUDENT-ATHLETE ALUMNI STUDY – 1st posting
            This research study is focused on the experiences of Black Men Athletes (BMAs) who are alumni of Division-I (D1) Power-5 Conference (P5) Predominantly White Institutions (PWIs). The goal is to better understand how Black men student-athlete alumni define and experienced anti-Black racism while participating in collegiate athletics at PWIs. Must be a Black man student-athlete alum (between 2015-2025) who attended a Division-I Power-5 conference predominantly white institution. https://forms.gle/X6qAAgA23xGbyRpu7

            8. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A STUDY ON CYBER-ATTACK DETECTION IN AUTOMATED VEHICLES – 2nd posting
            The Mind Music and Machine Lab (Industrial and Systems Engineering department) at Virginia Tech is looking for participants for a research study on cyber-attack detection in automated vehicles.
            This study examines how different types of training influence people’s ability to recognize cyber-attacks and distinguish them from non-attack events while monitoring an automated vehicle. Participants will; receive training related to cyber-attack detection, participate in a simulated automated driving session, observe vehicle interface information, • Decide if events are cyber-attacks or non-attacks, Complete brief questionnaires.

            Eligibility:
            • Are 18 years or older
            • Have a valid driver’s license
            • Have normal or corrected-to-normal vision and hearing
            • Fluent in English
            Time & Compensation & Location
            • Duration: Approximately 1 hour
            • Compensation: $10 per hour (cash). Pro-rated if you withdraw early.
            • Location: Whittemore Hall, 568
            To participate, please visit: https://bookings.cloud.microsoft/book/GayoungBan1@VirginiaTech.onmicrosoft.com/?ismsaljsauthenabled=true
            Study conducted under the supervision of Dr. Myounghoon Jeon (myounghoonjeon@vt.edu). IRB25-1287.

            9. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED: STRENGTH TRAINING COACH INTERVIEWS – 2nd posting (2/2)
            PRIME Lab at Virginia Tech is seeking participants for a user study exploring future wearable technologies for strength training (IRB #25-583). Participants will review and discuss a series of storyboard scenarios depicting future wearable systems that provide on-body feedback during exercise. The study aims to understand how trainers perceive the safety, usefulness, and coaching implications of these concepts. We are looking for certified personal trainers, fitness instructors, or individuals with prior coaching experience in strength training. Study session may be conducted either in person or remotely via Zoom and will last approximately 60 minutes. Participants will receive $25 compensation upon completion. https://forms.gle/w25C6LjYTZ8AVFcd7

            10. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A VIRTUAL REALITY USER STUDY- 3rd posting
            The 3DI Group is looking for participants for our research study entitled “Charactering Cognitive Load in Immersive Spaces to Think” at the Blacksburg campus. Participants in this study will have a chance to experience the state-of-the-art virtual reality and physiological sensor technology, including a Varjo Aero and the Emotibit. During this study, participants will be asked to review multiple text documents within an immersive environment and provide a verbal report, regarding the who, what, where, and why of the plot throughout. Participants will also be asked to complete questionnaires about their experience. We expect the experiment to take approx. 90 minutes (1.5 hours). You may qualify for this research if you are at least 18 years old, have normal or corrected vision (contacts are OK, glasses not supported), and have strong English skills. Your participation is entirely voluntary, and you can choose to terminate your participation in the experiment at any time for any reason. If you choose to participate you will be compensated monetarily in the form of $20 USD OR in the form of volunteer credit. We will schedule participation on a first-come, first-served basis. If interested, please contact Cherelle Connor (cconnor22@vt.edu). This study has been approved, as required, by the Institutional Review Board of Virginia Tech – IRB# 25-973.

            11. VIRGINIA TECH STORYTIME STUDY – 3rd posting
            We have a NEW Virginia Tech Storytime study (IRB #23-748)! We are looking for children ages 4 to 6 years and their parents who live in the U.S. and speak English. Participation involves either one 75-min lab visit or two Zoom sessions totaling 75 minutes (Session 1: 40 min + Session 2: 35 min). Participants will receive a $25 gift card upon completing the visit and survey. Fill out this interest form to learn more: https://bit.ly/TaleMate3.

            12. AI-BASED TOOL DECISION MAKING FOR PROGRAMMING TASKS – 3rd posting
            Are you and your team using LLM-based tools to support software development work?  We are researchers at Virginia Tech conducting a study to gather insights from software professionals about their experiences and challenges in selecting AI and LLM-based technologies for software engineering tasks. We invite you to participate in a brief survey (~15 minutes) to share your expertise, with the option to participate in a follow-up interview to share more in-depth insights. If you are interested in contributing, please check out our survey: https://lnkd.in/eZ2acQTk.
            Please contact Dr. Chris Brown (dcbrown@vt.edu) or Isaac Liu (isaacl27@vt.edu) for more information.

            13. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR STUDY ON LEARNING (EARN AT LEAST $45) – 3rd posting
            In this interesting behavioral experiment, participants will learn how to use different spells and transform items as wizards/witches. By completing this study, you will get compensation of at least 45 dollars in total (It requires participants to sign up for two sessions, the exact duration of session will depend on individual’s progress). This is an excellent opportunity to get to know and contribute to research in the learning domains. What’s more, it could also lead to opportunity to participate in a later fMRI experiment to have your own structural brain scan and get it 3d-printed in the library. Participant qualifications: 18-50 years old, fluent in English, have normal or corrected-to-normal vision, and be able to complete a computerized task.  To sign up, please use this link https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfqtxdh2UmNqSCm64Y1XMpz9zEQfqCqiM1R5MgLpQWDLnW1lQ/viewform?usp=publish-editor  Please let me know if you cannot find the time that fits your schedule. For more information, contact Kia Xiaoqi Huang at hxiaoqi@vt.edu.

            Upcoming Events

            14. BUS BUDDIES PROGRAM
            Tuesday, July 7, 1-3pm, and Thursday, July 16, meet on GLC lawn
            Are you a new student interested in learning about how you will get around the VT campus, Blacksburg, and the surrounding areas? If that describes you, join us for the Bus Buddies program! The ride-along program developed by the Graduate School helps new students build confidence using Blacksburg Transit (our local bus service). Attendees will participate in an interactive presentation and guided ride-along around campus. This program will be offered twice in the summer. Register here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=hGiVYK0Q-kCGPU8yweOjetdGDxMM1FZBiz1zrVPP7apUQjZaOVlZWks5ME04WTVNRFM1RUhEVzAzSy4u

            15. POP IN FOR S’MORE CONNECTION
            Wednesday, July 8, 12:30 -1:30pm, outside Torgerson Hall
            Pop in for S’more Connection is the second Popping into Prevention event hosted by Sexual Violence Prevention and Education. Ever wonder what makes a relationship healthy? Stop by to learn more and take a DIY S’mores kit with you.

            16. GLC ICE CREAM SOCIAL
            Thursday, July 16, 3:30-5:00 pm, GLC Lobby & Lawn
            This event replaces GLC Café this week. Summer is flying by! Stop by the GLC lawn for an ice cream social. Enjoy ice cream bars, fruit bars, ice cream sandwiches, lemonade, and coffee. Join us on the GLC Lawn to enjoy a frozen treat and play lawn games. The Ice Cream Social will be held in place of the GLC Café. Please register here to help us plan how many frozen treats we will need. https://forms.office.com/r/uhnMvEuxpM. Registration is for planning purposes, and ice cream will be served first come, first serve, until we run out.

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            June 22-28, 2026

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            0.   Ongoing Services – updated June 2026   

            This Week’s Events: 

            1. GLOBAL GAMING FAIR – Monday
            2. INTERSTRIDE: EARLY CAREER VISA OPTIONS IN THE UK – Wednesday
            3. HOSTING RECOVERY-FRIENDLY EVENTS -Wednesday
            4. SLEEP BETTER TECHNIQUES – Thursday
            5. GLC CAFÉ –  Thursday
            6. THE SYNAPSE SHOWDOWN: THE TRIVIA NIGHT THAT’LL CHANGE THE WAY YOU THINK ABOUT YOUR BRAIN – Thursday
            7. VT CEED GRADUATE STUDENT ICE CREAM SOCIAL – Friday

              Administrative Announcements:   

              1. FREE INDIVIDUALIZED NUTRITION COUNSELING – 1st posting (1/2)
              2. APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR GPSS GRADUATE RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM– 1st posting
              3. PERRY STREET PARKING PERMIT LOTTERY FOR THE 2026-27 ACADEMIC YEAR NOW OPEN – 2nd posting
              4. GRADUATE LIFE CENTER SUMMER CLOSURE – 3rd posting

              Jobs
              None at this time

              Funding Opportunities:
              None at this time

              Volunteers and research participants sought: 

              1. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A STUDY ON CYBER-ATTACK DETECTION IN AUTOMATED VEHICLES – 1st posting
              2. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED: STRENGTH TRAINING COACH INTERVIEWS – 1st posting
              3. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A VIRTUAL REALITY USER STUDY- 2nd posting
              4. VIRGINIA TECH STORYTIME STUDY – 2nd posting
              5. AI-BASED TOOL DECISION MAKING FOR PROGRAMMING TASKS – 2nd posting
              6. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR STUDY ON LEARNING (EARN AT LEAST $45) – 2nd posting

              Upcoming Events:    

              1. SUMMER WRITING DROP-INN – June 29
              2. SELF-CARE STRATEGIES TO AVOID BURNOUT – June 29
              3. BUS BUDDIES PROGRAM –  July 7
              4. POP IN FOR S’MORE CONNECTION – July 8
              5. GLC ICE CREAM SOCIAL – July 16

              Continue reading “June 22-28, 2026”

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              June 15- 21, 2026

              0.   Ongoing Services – updated June 2026   

              This Week’s Events: 

              1. RIDING THE WAVE: STAYING GROUNDED AND COMMUNICATING MINDFULLY – Tuesday
              2. SUMMER WRITING DROP- INN – Wednesday
              3. ALPHA-GAL SYNDROME – Wednesday
              4. HEAT & HEALTH – Wednesday
              5. THE STATE OF THE INDUSTRY JOB MARKET  – Wednesday
              6. GLC CAFÉ –  Thursday
              7. JOB SEARCH STRATEGY FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS  – Thursday

                Administrative Announcements:   

                1. APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR GPSS GRADUATE RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM– 1st posting
                2. PERRY STREET PARKING PERMIT LOTTERY FOR THE 2026-27 ACADEMIC YEAR NOW OPEN – 1st posting
                3. GRADUATE LIFE CENTER SUMMER CLOSURE – 2nd  posting
                4. FREE INDIVIDUALIZED NUTRITION COUNSELING – 2nd posting (2/2)
                5. TEACHING-RELATED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FROM THE CIRTL NETWORK – SUMMER OFFERINGS – 3rd posting
                6. WE’RE HERE ALL SUMMER TO SUPPORT YOUR CAREER GOALS – 3rd posting

                Jobs

                1. VT TEACHING FELLOWS PROGRAM FALL 2026 – DEADLINE EXTENDED TO JUNE 19 – 1st posting (1/1)
                2. WAGE POSITION FULL STACK DEVELOPER – 2nd posting (2/2)

                Funding Opportunities:

                1. INCLUSIVE HISTORY PROJECT RESEARCH FELLOW UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN – DEADLINE: June 18, 2026

                Volunteers and research participants sought: 

                1. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A VIRTUAL REALITY USER STUDY- 1st posting
                2. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR NEUROSCIENCE RESEARCH STUDY ON SLEEP AND BRAIN-MACHINE INTERFACE LEARNING – 1st posting (1/1)
                3. VIRGINIA TECH STORYTIME STUDY – 1st posting
                4. AI-BASED TOOL DECISION MAKING FOR PROGRAMMING TASKS – 1st posting
                5. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR STUDY ON LEARNING (EARN AT LEAST $45) – 1st posting
                6. NEEDED FOR A RESEARCH STUDY ABOUT COGNITION (TWO 1HR SESSIONS; $25 FOR BOTH) – 3rd posting
                7. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR RESEARCH STUDY ON INTEGRATION OF GENERATIVE AI IN SOFTWARE ENGINEERING EDUCATION – 3rd  posting
                8. AUDITORY MODE SIGNAL DISTINGUISHABILITY STUDY – IRB # 24-765 – 3rd  posting

                Upcoming Events:    

                1. INTERSTRIDE: EARLY CAREER VISA OPTIONS IN THE UK – June 24
                2. HOSTING RECOVERY FRIENDLY EVENTS –  June 24
                3. SLEEP BETTER TECHNIQUES – June 25
                4. THE SYNAPSE SHOWDOWN: THE TRIVIA NIGHT THAT’LL CHANGE THE WAY YOU THINK ABOUT YOUR BRAIN – June 25
                5.  SUMMER WRITING DROP-INN – June 29 & July 6
                6. SELF-CARE STRATEGIES TO AVOID BURNOUT – June 29

                Continue reading “June 15- 21, 2026”

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                June 8 – 14, 2026

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                0.   Ongoing Services – updated June 2026   

                This Week’s Events: 

                1. SUMMER WRITING DROP- INN – Monday
                2. GLC CAFÉ –  Thursday

                Administrative Announcements:   

                1. GRADUATE LIFE CENTER SUMMER CLOSURE – 2nd  posting
                2. FREE INDIVIDUALIZED NUTRITION COUNSELING – 2nd posting (2/2)
                3. TEACHING-RELATED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FROM THE CIRTL NETWORK – SUMMER OFFERINGS – 3rd posting
                4. WE’RE HERE ALL SUMMER TO SUPPORT YOUR CAREER GOALS – 3rd posting

                Jobs

                1. WAGE POSITION FULL STACK DEVELOPER – 1st posting

                Funding Opportunities:

                                None at this time

                Volunteers and research participants sought: 

                1. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR STUDY ON LEARNING (EARN AT LEAST $45) – 1st posting
                2. NEEDED FOR A RESEARCH STUDY ABOUT COGNITION (TWO 1HR SESSIONS; $25 FOR BOTH) – 2nd posting
                3. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR RESEARCH STUDY ON INTEGRATION OF GENERATIVE AI IN SOFTWARE ENGINEERING EDUCATION – 2nd posting
                4. LOOKING FOR RISING SECOND AND FIFTH GRADERS TO PARTICIPATE IN OUR VIRGINIA TECH LEARNING STUDY OVER THIS SUMMER! – 2nd posting
                5. AUDITORY MODE SIGNAL DISTINGUISHABILITY STUDY – IRB # 24-765 – 2nd posting
                6. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A CONSTRUCTIVE AND DESTRUCTIVE TASK IN VR – 3rd posting
                7. GRADUATE STUDENT HEALTH AND WELL-BEING WORKING GROUP – 3rd posting

                Upcoming Events:    

                1. SUMMER WRITING DROP- INN –  June 8
                2. THE STATE OF THE INDUSTRY JOB MARKET – June 17
                3. JOB SEARCH STRATEGY FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS – June 18
                4. INTERSTRIDE: EARLY CAREER VISA OPTIONS IN THE UK – June 24

                Continue reading “June 8 – 14, 2026”