Events:
1. WEEKLY WALK-IN SERVICES IN THE GLC – last updated 3/12/2018
2. WRITING STRATEGIES CONSULTATIONS
3. OPEN EDUCATION 2018 SYMPOSIUM AT VIRGINIA TECH
4. DEVELOPING A PROFESSIONAL WEBSITE WORKSHOP
5. THE CLINTON GLOBAL INITIATIVE UNIVERSITY INFO SESSIONS
6. GRAD MINDFULNESS
7. US STUDENT FULBRIGHT INFO SESSIONS
8. ACADEMIC NETWORKING FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
9. I MAKE MONEY MOVE$
10. ASK THE ACADEMY: GTA WALK-IN ADVISING
11. INTERVARSITY GRAD CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP SMALL GROUP BIBLE STUDIES
12. FROM SCIENCE TO SCIENCE COMMUNICATION
13. WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH GRADUATE STUDENT CONNECT LUNCH
13A. WOKE RESEARCH METHODOLOGY WEBINAR
14. CONVERSATIONAL ENGLISH PRACTICE FOR GRADS
15. GRADUATE STUDENT BIBLE STUDY
16. FACULTY & GRADUATE STUDENT LUNCH
17. GLC CAFÉ
18. PROFESSIONALIZE YOUR WRITING (ALL DISCIPLINES)
19. INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S VOICES
20. VINYASA YOGA WITH JOE SCAPARCI
21. GRADUATE AND FACULTY READING GROUP
22. KIDS’ NIGHT OUT
23. CAN THE UNIVERSITY BE A PLACE OF REAL DISAGREEMENT?
24. VIRGINIA TECH ENTREPRENEUR CHALLENGE
25. GLC LASER TAG AT PANDAPAS POND (OUTDOOR AND FAMILY-FRIENDLY)
Administrative Announcements:
26. JOHN E. DOOLEY STUDENT ENGAGEMENT GRANT – 1st posting
27. BECOME A VT ENGAGE STUDENT LEADER – 1st posting
28. VT ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION SURVEY – 1st posting
29. CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS FOR GLC WEEKLY APRIL-1 SPECIAL EDITION! – 1st posting
30. GSA TRAVEL FUND PROGRAM (TFP) – 1st posting
31. STGLOBAL 18TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE REGISTRATION – 2nd posting
32. STUDENT LEADERS SOUGHT FOR SITE VISIT IN 2018 & LEADERSHIP ROLE IN 2019 – 2nd posting
33. INTERDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH HONOR SOCIETY (IDR) SEEKING MEMBERS – 2nd posting
34. STUDENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: GSA RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM – 3rd posting
Jobs:
35. HOKIE WELLNESS GRAPHIC DESIGNER – WAGE POSITION – 1st posting
36. GA POSITION – COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING DEAN’S SUITE – 1st posting
37. GRADUATE ASSISTANT OPENING IN CATAWBA SUSTAINABILITY CTR – 2nd posting
38. GRADUATE ASSISTANT – CURRICULUM MAPPING – 2nd posting
39. GRADUATE ASSISTANT – PROGRAM & ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT – 2nd posting
Volunteers and research participants sought:
40. PARTICIPANTS SOUGHT FOR TWO AUDITORY SYSTEMS LAB EXPERIMENTS – 1st posting
41. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR 2018 3.2K REMEMBERANCE RUN – 1st posting
42. CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS – We’re Our Community GDS Project – 1st posting
43. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR VR INTERACTION METHODS STUDY – 2nd posting
44. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR RESEARCH ON HUMAN PERCEPTION OF SOUND – 3rd posting
Upcoming events:
— REGISTER FOR BEHIND-THE-SCENES TOURS AT GRAD ED WEEK 2018
— GRADUATE EDUCATION WEEK 2018
— 34th ANNUAL GRADUATE STUDENT RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM (GSARS)
— “FROM BUCKINGHAM TO BLACKSBURG: GEOLOGY & ENGINEERING CHALLENGES ALONG THE CROOKED ROAD”
— “THE RIGHT OF WAY,” A DOCUMENTARY PLAY
— CELEBRATE NOWRUZ (PERSIAN NEW YEAR 1397)
— A MORNING WITH DR. BROWN
Events
1. WEEKLY WALK-IN SERVICES IN THE GLC – last updated 3/12/2018
– Career Advising: Wednesday, 2:00-5:00pm, Info kiosk in lobby. See the Grad Students Career Ops blog for more info on career opportunities: https://blogs.lt.vt.edu/gradcareeropportunity/
– Ask the Academy: AssistiveTechnology: Tuesday and Wednesday, Torg 1180, 4:00-6:00pm
– Cook Counseling: Thursdays and Fridays, 1:00-5:00pm, Green Room
– Graduate School hours: MTThF 8:00-5:00pm, W 9:30-5:00
– Immigration advising hours: MWF 1:00-4:00pm, TTh 9:00am-12:00pm Room 120
– Writing assistance: reserve appointment at https://www.lib.vt.edu/spaces/writing-center.html
2. WRITING STRATEGIES CONSULTATIONS
Every Monday, 10:30am-12:00pm, GLC Room A
Sign up through the Writing Center website https://www.lib.vt.edu/spaces/writing-center.html to talk about the dissertation or thesis writing process with coach, Prabin Lama (himself graduating this spring with a PhD in Rhetoric & Composition), who can help you with multiple topics– from setting an agenda (writing planning and preparation), to building a support system through writing groups and writing center services, to diagnosing and working towards managing writing difficulties. You are limited to two 1.5-hr (or shorter) appointments with Prabin per semester, (although you can always make a follow-up appointment with him in the Writing Center).
3. OPEN EDUCATION 2018 SYMPOSIUM AT VIRGINIA TECH
Monday & Tuesday, Mar 19-20, Newman Library
The Open Education 2018 Symposium at Virginia Tech will be of interest to faculty, graduate students, and educators interested in fostering deep approaches to student learning via student-centered learning, creation and use of open educational resources, and through the use of open pedagogical (#openpedagogy) approaches. All events will be held at the University Libraries, Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, VA (some events will be livestreamed). All events are free and open to the public. For more information: https://bit.ly/2018OpenEdVT. Please register at: http://bit.ly/vt2018opened.
4. DEVELOPING A PROFESSIONAL WEBSITE WORKSHOP
Monday, Mar 19, 1:00-2:15pm, Library Athenaeum
Are you going on the market in industry or academia? Creating a professional web presence sets you apart from other job candidates, as do the contemporary technical writing skills you’ll learn while building your website from the ground up. The Rhetoric Club invites you to learn how to use basic HTML templates in order to launch your own website. Use it to share a résumé, design a CV, or show off projects. No prior experience with web design is required for the workshop, but a laptop is recommended. Contact Allison Hutchison with questions at abhutch@vt.edu.
5. THE CLINTON GLOBAL INITIATIVE UNIVERSITY INFO SESSIONS
Monday, Mar 19: 5:00-5:45pm, Tuesday, Mar 20: 12:30-1:15pm, Wednesday, Mar 21: 3:30-4:15pm
All meetings at 236 Squires
Each year, the CGI University network invites innovative students to a meeting in order to engage the next generation of leaders around the world to develop novel solutions to pressing global challenges. Students create their own?’Commitments to Action’?that address issues on campus, in local communities, or around the world. VT supports the participation of our students at the CGI U meeting with a total of $10,000. These funds will cover group transportation, lodging, and meals for a delegation of ten students. This opportunity is open to both graduate and undergraduate students at all of our VT campuses. For more info, attend one of the info sessions listed above or go to https://www.clintonfoundation.org/clinton-global-initiative/meetings/cgi-university/apply/before-you-apply
6. GRAD MINDFULNESS
Every Tuesday, 11:00-11:30am, 5071 Derring Hall
Meets every Tuesday (change from last semester.) At each meeting there will be a short guided mindfulness exercise followed by time to practice on your own. You don’t need to stay for the whole time. Feel free to just drop in, just take care to not disturb others. Here is a link to a cool free mindfulness app: https://app.stopbreathethink.org/. Email lashley@vt.edu with any questions.
7. US STUDENT FULBRIGHT INFO SESSIONS
Tuesday, Mar 20, GLC Room B: 11:00 – noon; 1:00 – 2:00; 2:30 – 3:30; 4:00 – 5:00
These interactive workshops introduce participants to the Fulbright program that offers US citizens funding opportunities to research, study, or teach abroad in more than 140 countries. The competition will open on April 2 for grants for the 2019 – 2020 academic year. For more information or to make an individual advising appointment, contact Betty Anderson (betty.anderson@vt.edu).
8. ACADEMIC NETWORKING FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Tuesday, Mar 20, 5:00-6:30pm, GLC Room F
Professor John Iorio will discuss ways international students can build strong relationships with advisers, other faculty and staff and the cultural aspects of committee management. Register here.
9. I MAKE MONEY MOVE$
Tuesday, Mar 20, 5:30pm-6:30pm, New Classroom Building, Room 250
Join the Graduate School Office For Recruitment, Diversity and Inclusion (ORDI) & the Women’s Center at Virginia Tech in honor of Women’s Month in a workshop for women on negotiating salary, benefits, and starting strong at new jobs. Refreshments will be provided. Questions? Contact Luisa at luisab93@vt.edu.
10. ASK THE ACADEMY: GTA WALK-IN ADVISING
Tuesday & Wednesday, GLC Room A, 4:00-6:00pm
Do you have questions about teaching or grading? Are you experiencing a challenge in the classroom that you don’t know how to resolve? Drop by to chat, share experiences, and get advice from Fellows of the Graduate Academy for Teaching Excellence. Light refreshments will be provided; bring your own mug if you can.
11. INTERVARSITY GRAD CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP SMALL GROUP BIBLE STUDIES
Every Tuesday & Wednesday – various locations
Our small group Bible studies meet in grad students’ homes. Get connected with a group of friends on a journey of faith through grad school! See a list of current groups: http://gcfvt.wordpress.com/small-groups/ or contact Robert Howe (robahowe@gmail.com) for more information.
12. FROM SCIENCE TO SCIENCE COMMUNICATION
Wednesday, Mar 21, 10:30am – 12:00pm, GLC room A
Interdisciplinary Research Honor Society is excited to announce its next Speaker Spotlight, highlighting Dr. Sharri Zamore, who will give a talk titled “From Science to Science Communication.” Dr. Zamore has studied many different disciplines, notably in science and engineering, but her true passion is science communication and how the public perceives what researchers do. Coffee and donuts will be served.
13. WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH GRADUATE STUDENT CONNECT LUNCH
Wednesday, Mar 21, 12:00pm-1:00pm, Graduate Life Center, Room C
Join the Graduate School Office for Recruitment, Diversity, and Inclusion for lunch in honor of Women’s History Month. Come connect with faculty, staff and students while enjoying some delicious free food! This year’s lunch keynote will be Yolanda Avent, Senior Director of the Cultural and Community Centers. Please register here: https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_abX0a5s7eumRbz7 All are welcome to attend! Questions? Contact Luisa at luisab93@vt.edu.
13A. WOKE RESEARCH METHODOLOGY WEBINAR
Monday, Mar 21, Noon-1:00 pm, War Memorial Hall Room 220
Please join the faculty members of Education Research and Evaluation & of Higher Education in collaboration with graduate students in the Education Research Lab & Higher Education Advisory Council for the “Woke Research Methodologies” Series. This webinar will feature an engaging, conversational interview with a critical scholar whose perspective sheds light on what it means to engage in woke and discuss methodological approaches used to inform research practices and engage with research processes. Please contact Dr. Nancy Bodenhorn nanboden@.vt.edu or David Kniola dkniola@vt.edu for more information.
14. CONVERSATIONAL ENGLISH PRACTICE FOR GRADS
Every Wednesday and Friday, 2:30-3:30pm, GLC Room D (or Room A on some dates)
On Wednesdays and Fridays, community volunteers will help you practice conversational English in a group setting. Discussions include American Culture on Wednesdays and the news on Fridays. Whether just learning English or wanting to practice with Native speakers, all levels of English are welcome. For more information (and to sign up), see Writing Center website: https://www.lib.vt.edu/spaces/writing-center.html or contact Fred (eichelman@gmail.com).
15. GRADUATE STUDENT BIBLE STUDY
Every Thursday, 12:20-1:30pm, GLC Room D
Grad Student Bible Study (hosted by Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church): Interested in a little break in your week for some time in God’s Word and discussion over lunch? Come join Grace Covenant’s Bible study where we are studying the story of Joseph from Genesis, seeing God’s providence working in this world as well as gospel-change working in our lives. It is a casual study, so come late if you need to, leave early if you need to, and feel free to bring your lunch. Questions? email Taylor Rollo taylor@gracecovenantpca.org.
16. FACULTY & GRADUATE STUDENT LUNCH
Thursday, Mar 22, 12:30-1:30 pm, Newman Library Multi-purpose Room
“Translating Between University, Church and World” – Professor John Inazu will offer some reflections about the intersections of university, church, and world, and how Christians might think about building bridges and friendships at those intersections. Professor Inazu is the Sally D. Danforth Distinguished Professor of Law and Religion, Washington University of St Louis School of Law and the John C. Danforth Center on Religion and Politics, and author of Confident Pluralism: Surviving and Thriving Through Deep Difference. Co-sponsored by the Bradley Study Center and the Graduate Christian Fellowship. Lunch provided for those who register by March 21, 5pm. Register at https://bradleystudycenter.org/rsvp-for-faculty-grad-student-lunch/.
17. GLC CAFÉ
Thursday, Mar 22, 3:30-5:00 pm, GLC Reading Room
Enjoy free coffee, tea, and cookies in the company of fellow grad students and Grad School staff; network, socialize, relax! Bring your own mug if you can.
18. PROFESSIONALIZE YOUR WRITING (ALL DISCIPLINES)
Thursday, Mar 22, 5:00-6:15pm, GLC Room C
This session will teach participants topnotch writing skills, while helping promote groundbreaking research and innovative ideas. Students will be guided through specific practices that can immediately apply to current and future projects. Whether aiming for publication or preparing a thesis/dissertation, this workshop will provide strategies and resources to help participants elevate their writing and meet goals. Take away information to improve a manuscript’s language, sentence-level structure, and clarity. Register here.
19. INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S VOICES
Thursday, Mar 22, 5:00-6:30pm, Cranwell Community Room at Harper Hall
Rotate through an interactive session led by women from different countries. For more information go to https://www.facebook.com/events/1638116096273613/
20. VINYASA YOGA WITH JOE SCAPARCI
Every Thursday, 5:30pm-6:15pm, Graduate Life Center, Health & Wellness Room (Rm G). El Centro, Virginia Tech’s Hispanic & Latino Cultural Center, invites you to join Joe, a 200-hour Yoga Alliance Certified Instructor, to relax with some yoga! No experience or yoga mat needed. Free and open all graduate students. Questions? Contact Veronica at vmontes@vt.edu
21. GRADUATE AND FACULTY READING GROUP
Thursday, Mar 22, 6:00pm-7:00pm, GLC Room F
(Re-occurring event every Thursday through Apr 5)
After research and teaching, after service and committees, do you also have to educate your colleagues about race, gender, and class? Do you find yourself serving as the “diversity expert” for your department? Come share, learn, and build community with the Graduate and Faculty Reading Group to discuss “Third Shift” labor by women of color in the academy using Shifting: The Double Lives of Black Women in America as a reading guide. If interested, contact Cherice Hughes-Oliver at cnh4ph@vt.edu for more details.
22. KIDS’ NIGHT OUT (REGISTRATION NOW REQUIRED)
Every Thursday, VT Women’s Center, 206 Washington Street, B’burg
Please note newly revised hours: 6:30-8:30.
Go to “Doodle Poll” at https://doodle.com/poll/cbpr2w5q3p2qcb34 (poll links change weekly) to preregister your child(ren) on a first come basis. KNO is an evening of fun for kids aged 2-12 (kids should be toilet trained) and takes place at the. Park in the back and come up the stairs at the back of the parking lot.
23. CAN THE UNIVERSITY BE A PLACE OF REAL DISAGREEMENT?
Thursday, Mar 22, 7:00pm GLC Auditorium
Grad student Peter Yoder invites you to a lecture by Law professor John Inazu on how members of a diverse university community can live together through deep difference. Professor Inazu will lay out an argument for what he calls ‘confident pluralism’ and then address contemporary challenges in higher education, including the role and manner of free speech, academic freedom, and safe spaces. A panel of three Virginia Tech professors will provide responses and audience discussion will follow. The panel will include: Frank Shushok, Senior Associate Vice President of Student Affairs; Michele Deramo, Assistant Provost for Diversity Education; and Dean Bork, Associate Professor of Landscape Architecture. Co-sponsored by the Office for Inclusion and Diversity and the Bradley Study Center.
24. VIRGINIA TECH ENTREPRENEUR CHALLENGE
Friday, Mar 23, 10:00am-6:00pm, The Lyric Theater, Blacksburg
Join us as interdisciplinary teams from across campus compete for the best business model and a chance to win scholarship funding! The final event features a showcase of the final teams along with a high-powered lineup of keynotes and panels sharing their expertise and experience in the world of entrepreneurship. Register to attend by March 20: http://cie-pamplin-vt.hs-sites.com/entrepreneurchallengeattendeeregistration
25. GLC LASER TAG AT PANDAPAS POND (OUTDOOR AND FAMILY-FRIENDLY)
Sunday, Mar 25, 12:30–4:30pm
Back by popular demand, it is time for bonding fun, teamwork collaboration, and stress relief physical activity. Rain or shine, we will run around outdoors and play laser tag, a family friendly outdoor game! Join your fellow grad students on a free trip to Pandapas Pond. This event is hosted by your graduate fellows and LCAT: Laser Tag Club at Virginia Tech. To sign up, fill out the survey at https://tinyurl.com/GLC325 by Friday, Mar 23 at 3:00pm. Contact GLC fellow Erik Fendik at ef@vt.edu if you have any questions.
Administrative Announcements
26. JOHN E. DOOLEY STUDENT ENGAGEMENT GRANT – 1st posting
JEDSEG funds highly motivated students or student teams planning to implement or expand community-based civic engagement projects. This year, two awards of $750 or one $1,500 award will be granted. The grant recipient will be announced in mid- to late April 2018. Applications for the 2018-19 grant are due April 1, 2018 at 11:59 p.m. Applications must be submitted by a current full- or part-time student or student team at Virginia Tech. For student teams, a designated team leader must submit the application on behalf of the team. A student team can be an informal group or a Registered Student Organization. Undergraduate and graduate students are eligible to apply but applicants must be current students for the duration of the grant. Applications submitted by JEDSEG winners from the previous year’s cycle are not eligible. Proposed projects should be completed by March 2019.
27. BECOME A VT ENGAGE STUDENT LEADER – 1st posting
Join the leadership team that coordinates all VT Engage service trips! At weekly meetings and during service experiences, you’ll develop your leadership capacities through the lenses of service and social justice. Undergraduate and graduate students are invited to apply by Monday, Apr 9. If you have questions, contact Jessica Davis at jessid3@vt.edu or 540-231-6947. Learn more and apply by April 9.
28. VT ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION SURVEY – 1st posting
We’re currently trying to get responses for our bi-annual commuter survey The Virginia Tech Alternative Transportation department requests your response to its biannual commuter survey. This survey is performed every two years in the most comprehensive attempt to understand the commuting patterns of current students and faculty. The information obtained from this survey is typically used in making long-term decisions regarding transportation policy. With reliable results, this survey provides a means to accurately compare the perceptions and actual usage. It is estimated that this survey will take less than 2 minutes to complete. Please go to this link: https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eWewvz8JRKmADM9.
29. CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS FOR GLC WEEKLY APRIL-1 SPECIAL EDITION!– 1st posting
Get published in a peer-viewed online weekly notice: Submit events that will never happen but you would love it if they did; your faux call for research subjects; and other imaginary opportunities for graduate students for the April 1 special edition of the GLC weekly listserv posting. Exercise your imagination and writing skills and earn extra points (in the form of chocolates and candy in 117 GLC) for a creative event or research idea, succinct description, and completeness of details. Submission deadline: Mar 30, 5:00pm. Send to gibsonm@vt.edu, with subject line: You are a fool.
30. GSA TRAVEL FUND PROGRAM (TFP) – 1st posting
The Graduate Student Assembly’s Travel Fund Program will open for applications on Wednesday, Mar 28, at 12am, and will close on Wednesday, Apr 4 at 11:59PM. This program can provide partial support for professional or conference travel occurring between January 1st and June 30th, 2018. You can find the application guide at https://drive.google.com/file/d/15nbzKSecanUax6HO5EfIIUT0N3pwllaO/view. If you have any additional questions, first check our website at https://blogs.lt.vt.edu/graduatestudentassembly/what-we-can-offer-you/funding-opportunities/travel-fund-program/. If your questions aren’t answered there, send an email to gsaTravelFund@gmail.com.
31. STGLOBAL 18TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE REGISTRATION – 2nd posting
On behalf of the STGlobal 2018 Organizing Committee and Consortium Members, we invite you to the 18th annual conference to be held on March 23-24, 2018. Held in collaboration with our Mission Partners, the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) and the National Academy of Sciences (NAS), STGlobal fosters a welcoming environment for students to present research in science and technology studies (STS), science and technology policy (STP), and other related areas. This year the conference hosts three high-profile keynote speakers – Harry Collins, Vint Cerf and Ross Baird. Register (registration is free) here https://www.stglobal.org/ for the conference. If interested in attending or participating in the conference, but can’t make it this year, please sign-up here.
32. STUDENT LEADERS SOUGHT FOR 2018 SITE VISIT AND 2019 LEADERSHIP ROLE – 2nd posting
VT Engage is expanding its service immersion programs and is planning a site visit to Cambodia in Jun 2018 to develop a trip to this location. A student leader is sought to participate in a site visit and serve as a program student leader in Summer 2019. Student leaders work closely with VT Engage to develop engaging, learning-centered reflections, and play an important role in recruitment and pre-trip preparation of participants. Site visit: Jun 22-29, 2018, Cambodia. Visit expenses covered by VT Engage; cost of passports, visas and immunizations are the responsibility of the student. Tentative 2019 Program: 3 weeks between mid-May – early June 2019; program fee: $2800 (includes meals, lodging, food, service project, transportation); airfare $1500-2000. Student leader will receive financial assistance equivalent to 50% of the program fee; but will pay for airfare and 50% of program fee. Apply by Mar 16 at https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4T2N0lHztVjVvFP. Contact Eliza Wethey at elizaw8@vt.edu, 540-231-5853 with questions.
33. INTERDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH HONOR SOCIETY (IDR) SEEKING MEMBERS – 2nd posting
“Does your research build bridges between disciplines? Is interdisciplinarity important to you? Have you worked on an interdisciplinary project? Please consider applying to the Interdisciplinary Research Honor Society (IDR). Applications are now available and the deadline is Apr 6. Visit www.idrsociety.org to learn more about and to apply.
34. STUDENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: GSA RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM – 3rd posting
Graduate Student Assembly is asking for student volunteers to help with set-up, registration, presentation set-up and moderation, serving food, clean-up, and more. The symposium will take place on Wednesday, Mar 28. Free t-shirts (as long as supplies last) to facilitators of this interdisciplinary event, with this year’s GSARS logo and theme: “Agents of Change: Innovate, Integrate, Motivate.” Lunch, snacks, and coffee will be provided for you, too. Visit bit.ly/GSARS-Spring2018-volunteer to sign up.
Jobs:
35. HOKIE WELLNESS GRAPHIC DESIGNER – WAGE POSITION – 1st posting
Hokie Wellness is now accepting applications for a student graphic designer(s) for Spring, Summer and Fall 2018 and Spring 2019. Please find the job description below along with a link to the online application. The pay is $9/hr. Deadline to apply is Monday, Mar 26. For more information, contact Hokie Wellness Marketing and Communication Manager, Edmée Rodriguz-Hasler, at edmee@vt.edu or 540-231-3070.
36. GA POSITION – COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING DEAN’S SUITE – 1st posting
The College of Engineering Dean’s Suite has a graduate assistantship available in the Information Technology office beginning in August 2018. Position requires strong technical skills including in-depth knowledge of Windows and familiarity installing hardware; Familiarity with a wide variety of Engineering software packages; and excellent oral and written communication skills. Successful candidate will be detailed orientated and have strong problem solving skills. Must be able to develop and complete projects independently. Qualified applicants should apply by sending a cover letter and resume via email to ipitadmin@vt.edu. Please send only one file including both your cover letter and resume in .pdf format. Name your file “lastname_firstname.pdf”. We will confirm receipt of applications via email only. Application review will begin on Friday, Apr 6. Applications received after that date will not be reviewed. All applicants will be notified once the position has been awarded and accepted.
37. GRADUATE ASSISTANT OPENING IN CATAWBA SUSTAINABILITY CTR – 2nd posting
Graduate Assistant sought for Catawba Sustainability Center (CSC) for 2018-19 academic year. Travel to CSC required several days a week during most weeks from Aug–Dec and Jan–May. Position is 20 hrs/wk, and can work from campus when not required at the Center. Responsibilities range from office to farm work. Duties include but are not limited to: administrative duties; proposal identification and research, proposal writing, literature and field research; educational program design and support; communications, and social media management; farm maintenance; research & demonstration plot maintenance; demonstration project design, installation, and maintenance; assisting Extension Specialist with programs; and supporting design and facilitation of field days and workshops. To apply, send letter of interest with resume or CV to Adam Taylor, adamht@vt.edu, by Apr 27. For more info on this position go to: GA Catawba Sustainability Center.
38. GRADUATE ASSISTANT – CURRICULUM MAPPING – 2nd posting
Supports the Global Education Office of Virginia Tech by contributing significantly to our curriculum mapping initiative. This includes conducting research on current bilateral exchange partnerships and third party providers to developing a database of course syllabi for incoming/outgoing exchange students. The Graduate Assistant plays a vital role in achieving the mission of the office in expanding study abroad capacity and opportunities. The position is an excellent opportunity for students interested in a career in international education. Visit Graduate Assistant – Curriculum Mapping for full job description and qualifications. Application Deadline: Apr 1.
39. GRADUATE ASSISTANT – PROGRAM & ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT – 2nd posting
Supports the Global Education Office of Virginia Tech by contributing significantly to our program and enrollment management. This includes assisting in the coordination of the office’s enrollment management system and supporting faculty/staff and student users of the software. The Graduate Assistant will be responsible for creating and updating program page content for the web, conducting research on faculty-led and exchange programs as necessary in addition to communicating with key stakeholders. Plays a vital role in achieving the mission of the office by publicizing program opportunities as well as supporting enrollment and data collection efforts to expand study abroad access and capacity. Excellent opportunity for students interested in a career in international education. Visit Graduate Assistant – Program & Enrollment Management for full job description and qualifications. Application Deadline: Apr 15.
Volunteers and research participants sought:
40. PARTICIPANTS SOUGHT FOR TWO AUDITORY SYSTEMS LAB EXPERIMENTS – 1st posting
Experiment #1: 4 participants (2 male and 2 female) for an earplug test. New participants will go through a screen/qualifying session. It should take about 1 hour and will test hearing level–similar to audiogram testing done at doctor’s office. If qualified and willing to continue, participants will be asked to schedule up to 2 one-hour test sessions. During each hour, hearing (at a low sound level) will be tested with and without earplugs. Participants will sit in a quiet room and listen for lowest sound level that can be detect.
Experiment #2: 10 participants (5 female and 5 male) for an auditory localization experiment. Participants will be asked to sit in a center of a speaker array and guess the location of sounding speaker. The sound level will not be high. The whole experiment will take 10-12 hours and scheduled about 1 hour per day. Compensation is $10/hr for either or both experiments. If interested or questions, e-mail vt.auditory@gmail.com .
41. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR 2018 3.2 REMEMBERANCE RUN – 1st posting
Each year, Recreational Sports hosts a community run/walk throughout the campus of VT striving to bring fellow Hokies together, to feel the support of the community, and to celebrate the lives of our friends and family members. The 2018 3.2 Remembrance Run will take place Saturday, Apr 14. Volunteers are needed to help with event prep and day of activities. If interested, please sign up at http://recsports.ivolunteer.com/vtruninremembrance_2018. Contact Shelly Rasnick (rasnicks@vt.edu) with questions about the event or registering to volunteer.
42. CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS – We’re Our Community GDS Project
Participants are needed for a Diversity Scholar Project focusing on making graduate students more susceptible/better able to work on modern, diversifying teams. The purpose of this program is to give participants a foundation for integrating into teams and being effective team members in academic or industry environments. The We’re Our Community program will give you the opportunity to learn about different people’s background and how it affects team-based work. Any information gained will be used for internal purposes only and will remain confidential. Consent will be requested from you in the event the information may be used beyond the GDS project. Questions? Contact Matthew Ferby at matthsf@vt.edu.
43. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR VR INTERACTION METHODS STUDY – 2nd posting
This research is studying various interaction methods for virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) technologies. Our team is investigating the best ways to indicate and mark targets of interest using VR as a simulation for AR. Participants will be asked to use these techniques to then answer questions and comment on their usability. The experiment will be performed in the Sandbox (Room 160 of the Moss Arts Center. Experiment will take approx. 45-60 minutes per participant. Participants must be at least 18 years old and have normal vision (glasses and contacts are fine). Interested parties can sign up at http://people.cs.vt.edu/~llisle/experiment_slots.html. Please contact Lee Lisle at llisle@vt.edu for more information.
44. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR RESEARCH ON HUMAN PERCEPTION OF SOUND – 3rd posting
This research makes use of a hand gesture recognition system using gloves to manipulate and interpret spatial sound for human-computer interaction. The study seeks to collect data that will help understand how humans perceive sound in an exocentric environment. Participants will be asked to perform a sequence of hand gestures to be demonstrated by the researcher, while different sound samples will be played through homogeneous speakers in the Cube. The complete study will last between 30-40 minutes and will be held in the Cube, a facility within the Moss Arts Center. Here’s the link to sign up: User-Study Appointment Calendar. Questions? Contact Disha Sardana at dishas9@vt.edu or Woohun Joo at joowh@vt.edu.
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REGISTER FOR BEHIND-THE-SCENES TOURS AT GRAD ED WEEK 2018
Monday – Friday, Mar 26-30
Get behind the scenes of unique labs, studios and other campus and community destinations you might not be able to visit alone. Sign up for one of the many tours at https://graduateschool.vt.edu/student-life/graduate-education-week/Tours.html.
GRADUATE EDUCATION WEEK 2018
Monday – Friday, Mar 26-30
Pick up your free movie ticket in the GLC; attend the GSA research symposium and keynote; enjoy games, coffee, tea and snacks from around the world; play games and attend socials; and finish the week with the big cook out on the Grad School lawn. See https://graduateschool.vt.edu/student-life/graduate-education-week.html for a full schedule of events and online registrations.
34th ANNUAL GRADUATE STUDENT RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM (GSARS)
Wednesday, Mar 28, 8am-8pm, Graduate Life Center
Join us for this year’s Research Symposium, a day of interdisciplinary conversation for graduate students at Virginia Tech. As always, the Symposium is run by graduate students, for graduate students, and entry is free! This year’s theme is AGENTS OF CHANGE: Innovate. Integrate. Motivate. This year’s keynote speaker is Olympia LePoint, rocket scientist and author. Visit bit.ly/GSARS-Spring2018 for more detailed information about our keynote speaker, and about the day’s schedule of events. We hope to see you there!
“FROM BUCKINGHAM TO BLACKSBURG: GEOLOGY & ENGINEERING CHALLENGES ALONG THE CROOKED ROAD”
Thursday, Mar 29, Reception: 6:00-7:00pm at the Museum, Lecture: 7:00-8:00 at Derring 4069.
Bill Henika, Regional Geologist, has been mapping geology in the Appalachian Ranges of Western Virginia. Geology here is complex and can cause surprising surface effects. Recent landslides have brought public attention to the influence of underlying structures. Please join us for light snacks in the Museum from 6:00-7:00pm prior to the lecture. Admission is free.
“THE RIGHT OF WAY,” A DOCUMENTARY PLAY
Mar 29-30, 7:30pm and Mar 31, 2:00pm, Moss Arts Center
Written and directed by MFA student Thomas Murray, “The Right of Way” tells the story of Hector Avalos, who was killed by a drunk driver as he rode his bicycle home from work. This beloved son, fearless boyfriend, and devoted friend was taken in the blink of an eye. In the aftermath was a quest for justice. Featuring interviews with Hector’s family and friends and court transcripts, this immersive multimedia production will look at the evolution of our city streets over the last century. Who has the right of way? And how do we stop hitting and killing pedestrians and bicyclists? Seating is limited. Tickets are FREE, but reservations are recommended at http://www.performingarts.vt.edu/index.php/events/view/the-right-of-way
CELEBRATE NOWRUZ (PERSIAN NEW YEAR 1397)
Saturday, Mar 31, 7-11:30pm, German Club, 711 Southgate Dr, Blacksburg
This event will be held to celebrate the Iranian New Year which also coincides with the Spring vernal equinox. The event includes traditional Persian music, Sstand-up comedy, dance performances, dinner and dancing. Everyone is welcome to attend to this public event.For more information, please visit the event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/2080178992228823/.
A MORNING WITH DR. BROWN
Monday, Apr 2, 10:00am, Shanks Hall, Room 370
Meet Tuskegee Airman Dr. Harold Brown and listen to his remarkable story about his life and journey as he became one of the first African-American men to fly during World War II. His dedication, drive and perseverance while overcoming great barriers will inspire you. RSVP is not required, but appreciated. Refreshments will be provided. For additional questions or to RSVP contact grad student Crystal Kyle at Cryak79@vt.edu.