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Welcome to the Graduate School’s listserv for sharing events, services, administrative announcements and job opportunities for graduate students. Messages are posted on Mondays. Graduate students may submit items for posting by 5:00pm Friday before the Monday on which the posting is to appear by emailing it to grads@vt.edu. The GLC Weekly postings are also available at https://webapps.graduateschool.vt.edu/glcweekly/
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Recurring Events:
1. WEEKLY WALK-IN SERVICES:
2. WEEKLY RECURRING EVENTS:
This Week’s Events:
3. CONSCIENTIOUS CONVERSATIONS – A DIVERSITY SCHOLAR PROJECT
4. FINAL PARENT SUPPORT LUNCHEON FOR SPRING SEMESTER
5. GRADUATE AND FACULTY READING GROUP
6. SCIENCE POLICY CAREER PANEL
7. SCIENCE POLICY MINI-INTERNSHIP WORKSHOP
8. SAVE THE DATE- JEWISH GRADUATE STUDENT CONNECT LUNCH
9. KOREA IN BURRUSS: KOREAN CULTURE NIGHT
10. 2018 3.2 REMEMBERANCE RUN
Administrative Announcements:
11. TFP APPLICATION REVIEW — 1st posting
12. ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR GRADUATE RESEARCH ON VIOLENCE PROGRAM – 1st posting
13. COMMUNICATE YOUR SCIENCE! BE A RESEARCH À LA MODE PRESENTER – 2nd posting
14. GSA CAP AND GOWN PROGRAM – 2nd posting
15. APPLICATIONS INVITED FOR GRAD HONOR SYSTEM CHIEF JUSTICE POSITION – 2nd posting
16. LIBRARY SEEKS GRADUATE STUDENT INPUT – 2nd posting
17. CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS –WOMEN/NONBINARY DIGITAL ART SHOW – 3rd posting
18. LITTLE HOKIE HANGOUT SUMMER 2018 ENROLLMENT – 3rd posting
Jobs:
19. GA POSITION FALL 2018 FOR GRADUATE LIFE CENTER OPERATIONS – 2nd posting
20. GA POSITION IN GRAD SCHOOL FOR 2018-19 – 2nd posting
21. 2018-2019 GLC FELLOW POSITION OPENINGS – 3rd posting
Volunteers and research participants sought:
22. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: STUDY WITH AUGMENTED REALITY (AR) TECHNOLOGIES – 1st posting
23. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO TEST ASSESSMENT INSTRUMENT – 1st posting
24. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR STUDENT EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING CONFERENCE
25. SEEKING PARTICIPANTS FOR FOCUS GROUPS ON VT WEBSITE DESIGN – 1st posting
26. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR INTERNATIONAL STREET FAIR, APRIL 22 – 2nd posting
27. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR VIRTUAL REALITY INTERACTION STUDY – 2nd posting
28. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR A WALKING STUDY – 2nd posting
29. SEEKING VOLUNTEERS FOR NATIONAL BIOMECHANICS DAY – 2nd posting
30. VOLUNTEERS WHO ARE REGULAR MILK CONSUMERS SOUGHT FOR STUDY – 3rd posting
31. PARTICIPANTS SOUGHT FOR RESEARCH ON CARDIAC ACTIVITY – 3rd posting
Upcoming events:
— HOW TO USE iTHENTICATE – TRAINING SESSIONS
— GSA GRAD JOBS WEEK
— BLACKSBURG BLOCKCHAIN SYMPOSIUM
— GUAC TALK WITH THE DEAN: ROANOKE EDITION
— 11TH ANNUAL BOB DUNCAN MEMORIAL 5K
— DIVERSITY ART SHOW
— 59TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL STREET FAIR!
— ORDER OF THE ENGINEER INDUCTION CEREMONY
— TIE-DYE AND TACOS WITH THE GRADUATE FELLOWS
— BIOBUILD SYMPOSIUM
— GLC HIKE TO THE CASCADES
— READING DAY YOGA AND HIKE
Recurring Events
1. WEEKLY WALK-IN SERVICES:
– 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: GTA Walk-In Advising Wednesday only this week, GLC Room A, 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. WEEKLY RECURRING EVENTS:
– Writing strategies consultations: Mondays 10:30-12:00pm, GLC Room A (https://www.lib.vt.edu/spaces/writing-center.html )
– Grad mindfulness: Tuesdays, 11:00-11:30am, 5071 Derring (lashley@vt.edu )
– Ask the Academy – GTA Walk-in Advising: Wednesdays, GLC Room A (http://vtgrate.org/academy-members/)
– Intervarsity Grad Christian Fellowship bible studies: Tuesdays and Wednesdays, various locations (http://gcfvt.wordpress.com/small-groups/ )
– Conversational English practice for grads: Wednesdays and Fridays, 2:30-3:30pm, GLC Room A (eichelman@gmail.com)
– Grad student bible study: Thursdays, 12:20-1:30pm, GLC Room D (taylor@gracecovenantpca.org.)
– GLC Café: Wednesdays (2nd and 4th) and Thursdays 3:30-5:00pm, GLC Multipurpose Room
– Vinyasa yoga with Joe Scarpaci: Thursdays, 5:30pm-6:15pm, GLC Wellness Room (G) (vmontes@vt.edu)
– Kids’ night out: Thursdays, 6:30-8:30pm, VT Women’s Ctr; registration required (https://womenscenter.vt.edu/Support/kids-night-out.html)
This Week’s Events
3. CONSCIENTIOUS CONVERSATIONS – A DIVERSITY SCHOLAR PROJECT
Monday, Apr 9, 5:30-7:30pm, Goodwin Hall Room 340
Conversations about equity, inclusion, and diversity almost always start with the “what” of these issues that affect higher education settings on a regular basis. But what about the “how to”? What is it about these conversations that intimidate people and how to go about starting these conversations among ourselves without feeling like an imposter or feeling incompetent? Come to the panel discussion on conscientious conversations to talk about the “how to”. Panelists include: Christian Matheis, Homero Murzi, Gary Nave. Questions? Contact Jyotsana Sharma at jyots21@vt.edu.
4. FINAL PARENT SUPPORT LUNCHEON FOR SPRING SEMESTER
Wednesday, Apr 11, 12:00 – 3:00, Blacksburg Community Center, 725 Patrick Henry Drive
Free Lunch and Swimming for Graduate Student Families!
Join us this Wednesday 4/11 at the final Parent Support Luncheon of the school year! For details and to signup, please click http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0e4fabaa28a1ff2-april2. Any questions? email childcare@vt.edu. ALL Graduate students and their family members are welcome!
5. GRADUATE AND FACULTY READING GROUP
Thursday, April 12th, 6:00pm-7:00pm, Graduate Life Center, Room F–*Last Day!*
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. All are welcome! If you are interested in joining, contact Cherice Hughes-Oliver at cnh4ph@vt.edu for more details.
6. SCIENCE POLICY CAREER PANEL
Thursday, Apr 12, 3:15-4:45pm, VTCRI Room R3012, 2 Riverside Circle, Roanoke
Dr. Gregory Frank (Director, Infectious Disease Policy at Biotechnology Innovation Organization) and Dr. Meredith Fox (Director, Office of Science Policy, Planning, and Communications at the National Institute of Mental Health, NIH) will join VTCRI’s Dr. Michael Fox (Director, Center for Developmental and Translational Neurobiology) in a Science Policy Career Panel to discuss the roles for PhDs as policy leaders in government, non-profits, and academia. Target audience is grad students/postdocs, but all students, faculty, and staff are welcome.
7. SCIENCE POLICY MINI-INTERNSHIP WORKSHOP
Friday, Apr 13, 8:30am – noon, Roanoke Campus, Room # provided with registration confirmation
Dr. Gregory Frank and Dr. Meredith Fox will offer a fun Science Policy Mini-internship workshop to provide trainees with hands-on exercises and case studies in consensus building and communicating policy positions. The goal is to better understand the function of the policy analyst and skills required to be successful at the job. Target audience is grad students/postdocs, but all students, faculty, and staff are welcome. REGISTRATION REQUIRED, Limited to 21 students. Please sign up at:
http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/science-policy-mini-internship-sign-up-form-4-13-18/
8. SAVE THE DATE- JEWISH GRADUATE STUDENT CONNECT LUNCH
Friday, Apr 13, 12:00noon-1:00pm, Graduate Life Center, Room B
Join the Graduate School Office for Recruitment, Diversity, and Inclusion for lunch in honor of Jewish American Heritage Month. Come connect with faculty, staff and students while enjoying some delicious free food! RSVP Here: https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_55f8meHRBLhrc9L. All are welcome to attend! Questions? Contact Luisa at luisab93@vt.edu.
9. KOREA IN BURRUSS: KOREAN CULTURE NIGHT
Sunday, Apr 15, Burruss Auditorium, 5:00-7:30pm (Doors open at 4:30pm)
Grad student Brielle Lee invites you to meet Korea. The VT Korean Student Association is presenting both traditional and modern cultures such as Minyo and K-Pop, artists such as Washington Sorichung, Dumbfoundead and more will perform as well as a Tae Kwon Do team. This is a free event open to the public. Any questions? Email ksa@vt.edu. RSVP for reserved seats: https://goo.gl/forms/TB8QhFnumQUlLjny2
10. 2018 3.2 REMEMBERANCE RUN
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 in volunteering, 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.
Administrative Announcements:
11. TFP APPLICATION REVIEW — 1st posting
The Graduate Student Assembly (GSA) is looking for graduate student volunteers to review applications for the Travel Fund Program (TFP). To review applications, you must be a graduate student, and you must be one that did not apply to the spring 2018 TFP application cycle. Although we cannot compensate you with money, we do compensate with free food and eternal gratitude. To sign up, visit: http://bit.ly/TFP-Spring2018-volunteer. The survey will be open until Monday, April 16th, at 11:59PM.
12. ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR GRADUATE RESEARCH ON VIOLENCE PROGRAM – 1st posting
The Center for Peace Studies and Violence Prevention (CPSVP) is accepting applications for the Graduate Research on Violence Program. The aim of this program is to provide graduate students support for conducting thesis or dissertation research. Applications are due June 1. For more details, go to https://drive.google.com/open?id=19IfpYZ6DGf7S9QppZEKsqBL748WYzBES.
13. COMMUNICATE YOUR SCIENCE! BE A RESEARCH À LA MODE PRESENTER – 2nd posting
Research a la Mode is a monthly venue for graduate students from different departments to come together and hear a talk by one of their peers. They are currently looking to fill speaker slots for Fall 2018.The main idea is to give graduate students an opportunity to practice communicating their research to an audience that is unfamiliar with their discipline in order to cut down on reliance on jargon and to simplify and clarify their presentation skills. RALM aims to help graduate students become better teachers, researchers, and communicators. If interested in sharing research with other graduate students, undergraduates and even the public please contact Lisa Whalen (lashley@vt.edu).
14. GSA CAP AND GOWN PROGRAM – 2nd posting
Wednesday, Apr 4 at 12:00am – Friday, Apr 20 at 11:59pm
If you are participating in commencement ceremonies this spring, you are eligible to borrow a graduate cap and gown from GSA for a small fee of $10. This fee helps with cleaning costs, so that we can keep providing you with this cheaper cap & gown alternative in the future. The lottery will open Wednesday, April 4, and close Friday, April 20. Those chosen in the lottery will be notified no later than Friday, April 25. Note that all gowns will have been dry cleaned and steamed, and caps have been disinfected. Graduate students who have been chosen in the lottery still must purchase hoods, tassels, tams, and other regalia of choice. To learn more, visit bit.ly/CapGown-Spring2018.
15. APPLICATIONS INVITED FOR GRAD HONOR SYSTEM CHIEF JUSTICE POSITION – 2nd posting
The Graduate Honor System is searching for a new chief justice for the 2018-19 academic year, starting summer 2018. Applicants must be: (1) a graduate student in good standing who has been in residence for a minimum of one semester; (2) able to serve as Chief Justice for at least one year while enrolled full-time in the Blacksburg campus. Preferably applicants should have experience as a GHS investigator, facilitator or panelist. To apply, submit a statement of interest, resume, and one letter of reference to gibsonm@vt.edu by Friday, Apr 20. The new Chief Justice will be selected by a committee and ratified by the Graduate Student Assembly and the Commission on Graduate Studies and Policies before final appointment by the president. If you have any questions about the role of the chief justice, contact the current CJ at ghs@vt.edu, or the advisor to the GHS, Monika Gibson, at gibsonm@vt.edu.
16. LIBRARY SEEKS GRADUATE STUDENT INPUT – 2nd posting
The University Libraries wants to hear from graduate students! To share your opinion on programming to support the needs of graduate students, please complete this brief survey (link: http://bit.ly/2DJOMHG). Your input is greatly appreciated! For questions about the survey, please contact Lisa Becksford, Online & Graduate Engagement Librarian, at lisab5@vt.edu.
17. CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS –WOMEN/NONBINARY DIGITAL ART SHOW – 3rd posting
Call for students and faculty to participate in panel and one-night exhibit to highlight women/non-gender-binary conforming electronic artists at the Moss Arts Center. Any art that uses digital or electronic tools as a primary component, including graphic design, code, sound, software, conceptual, engineering/robotics and more are welcome. There will be an opportunity for artists to show their work and talk more broadly about their vision and academic/career path, to be followed by a Q&A session and reception. Students at all levels — freshmen through PhD — invited to exhibit, along with faculty who have taught in this arena. Deadline for participation: Friday, Apr 6, 5:00pm. Event will be Friday, Apr 13, 5:30-7:30pm, Upper Gallery at Moss Arts Center. More info: www.o-culus.com/art. A Graduate Student Diversity Scholar project sponsored by ORDI.
18. LITTLE HOKIE HANGOUT SUMMER 2018 ENROLLMENT – 3rd posting
Little Hokie Hangout is now enrolling for Summer 2018. Current students must apply by Mar 31 to guarantee their spot in our classroom. All other applications for summer will be considered in the order that they are received after this date based on availability. For more information, an application, or to schedule a tour, please email childcare@vt.edu.
Jobs:
19. GA POSITION FALL 2018 FOR GRADUATE LIFE CENTER OPERATIONS – 2nd posting
Student Engagement and Campus Life is looking for a full-time graduate student to serve as Graduate Assistant for GLC Operations. This nine-month position begins in August. Primary duties include personnel management and supervision of GLC student staff, assisting with daily management of GLC building operations, event services assistance and collaboration with GLC partners. Full position description available at https://graduatelifecenter.vt.edu/content/dam/graduatelifecenter_vt_edu/Grad.%20Assistant%20-%20Graduate%20Life%20Center.pdf. To apply, submit a resume and cover letter by April 13 to Steve Buchner, Operations Coordinator, satlbuch@vt.edu.
20. GA POSITION IN GRAD SCHOOL FOR 2018-19 – 2nd posting
The Graduate School Student Services office is looking for a full-time graduate assistant (GA) to provide administrative and program-specific support for student services in the GLC. Duties include planning and executing orientation and educational programs, coordinating activities, managing communication, creating promotional materials, and assisting with other administrative duties as assigned. Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills (written and verbal) and ability to work independently as well as in a team are a must. Experience with program planning and execution and familiarity with GLC and VT services is preferred. Position to start on Aug 1. To apply, submit a resume and cover letter highlighting relevant organizational experiences, and one letter of reference to Graduate Student Services Office, grads@vt.edu; 120 GLC, Graduate School 0325, or by fax to 231-3714 by Friday, Apr 20. Selected applicants will be contacted for an interview in April or May.
21. 2018-2019 GLC FELLOW POSITION OPENINGS – 3rd posting
Residence Life and the Graduate School are seeking motivated graduate students who are committed to building graduate community, for GLC Fellow positions for the 2018-19 academic year. An ideal candidate would have previous residence life and/or event planning experience, though it is not a requirement. Applicants must submit a formal cover letter, resume and letter of recommendation, and fully complete the following survey: https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bgxat6KH9aiIBwh Information about cover letter requirements is detailed in the survey and the full job description is at: https://graduatelifecenter.vt.edu/residence-life-in-the-glc/Fellows.html. Applications accepted until spots are filled. Contact Lauren Surface at lkeister@vt.edu or Scott Steehler at steehler@vt.edu if you have questions.
Volunteers and research participants sought:
22. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: STUDY WITH AUGMENTED REALITY (AR) TECHNOLOGIES – 1st posting
The Center for Human-Computer Interaction is currently conducting a study examining to investigate how future AR interfaces should be. The study will make use of state-of-the-art AR technologies such as the Microsoft HoloLens. Participants will be asked to perform physical actions, such as walking and drawing, and tasks in AR such as reading, and moving windows. Participants will be asked for their comments and preferences about different interaction alternatives. The entire experimental session will take about one hour. Participation is voluntary and confidential. For more information please contact Wallace Lages: wlages@vt.edu.
23. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO TEST ASSESSMENT INSTRUMENT – 1st posting
Participants will complete a two part assessment and an exit questionnaire. The instrument will assess the ability to evaluate the research of others and to make decisions mimicking those that might arise in the participant’s own research. The length of completion is estimated at no more than 60 minutes. Participants will receive $5 for completion of Part 1, $5 for completion of Part 2, and $5 for exit interview. For more info or questions, contact Rachel Keller at rakeller@vt.edu or Professor Ulrich at culrich@vt.edu.
24. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR STUDENT EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING CONFERENCE
Volunteers are need needed to help with the inaugural Student Experiential Learning Conference on Friday, April 13, 8:30am-4:30pm in the Squires Student Center and Moss Arts Center. This conference will showcase VT-shaped learning through a celebration of the work of our Virginia Tech undergraduate students of all years and majors on projects and experiences that demonstrate purpose-driven experiential learning. This is a great opportunity for graduate students to gain professional conference experience as a volunteer. More information, including a schedule for the day and volunteer sign-up link, can be found at www.XL.vt.edu.
25. SEEKING PARTICIPANTS FOR FOCUS GROUPS ON VT WEBSITE DESIGN – 1st posting
Students/Faculty/Staff and Alumni are invited to participate in a focus group centered on the pending design and implementation of Virginia Tech’s main web presence, vt.edu. Feedback is vital to the design process. Focus groups will take place throughout the day on Thursday, Apr 26 in the Squires Student Center. Sessions should last no longer than 45 min. More info will be sent to those confirming attendance before the focus group. To express interest, please go to https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_e4fsi3VqBmiuH1b by Tuesday, Apr 24.
26. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR INTERNATIONAL STREET FAIR, APRIL 22 – 2nd posting
This year’s ISF is looking for volunteers to help run the event. This is a great opportunity to become involved with the international community here at VT. It is also an opportunity to meet with members if interested in being part of CISO next year. Once applications have been reviewed, volunteers will be emailed to set up meeting times. Follow this link to sign up: https://goo.gl/forms/HtocIZ5kTcAaDACY2
27. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR VIRTUAL REALITY INTERACTION STUDY – 2nd posting
Volunteers needed for a user study in the project “Object Manipulation in Virtual Reality” at the Moss Arts Center. Participants will play an interactive virtual reality (VR) game that’s built upon the latest VR technology, including head-mounted display and hand tracking input devices. The entire session should take around 80 minutes. The participants will also be filling out a pre-questionnaire about their familiarity with computers, video games etc. Study is open to anyone 18+ with normal vision and normal range of arm/hand motion. Participation is entirely voluntary and the experiment can be terminated at any time for any reason. Takes place in April and there is flexibility in scheduling. $10 compensation is provided for participation. Contact Run Yu (runyu@vt.edu) to signup or with any questions. Participation will be on first come first serve basis.
28. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR A WALKING STUDY – 2nd posting
This study is evaluating a new data collection device and requires two 45 minute visits located in Norris Hall. In each visit participants will be asked to complete three walking trials at your own preferred walking speed. You must a healthy adult aged 18-30. If interested in volunteering for this walking study please contact Kristen Renner at hulbertk@vt.edu.
29. SEEKING VOLUNTEERS FOR NATIONAL BIOMECHANICS DAY – 2nd posting
National Biomechanics Day (NBD) is a celebration of biomechanics principles, research, and innovation across the United States and around the world. This year, NBD at Virginia Tech will take place from 9:30am – 1:40pm on April 11, 2018 and we are looking for volunteers to help with the event in morning, lunch, and afternoon shifts! We will have approximately 90 high school students coming to campus to participate in hands-on activities hosted by labs in Biomedical Engineering, Engineering Science and Mechanics, Industrial Systems Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. Lunch and t-shirt included! If you are interested in volunteering for NBD and/or would like more information about the event, please contact Cherice Hughes-Oliver at cnh4ph@vt.edu.
30. VOLUNTEERS WHO ARE REGULAR MILK CONSUMERS SOUGHT FOR STUDY – 3rd posting
The Department of Food Science and Technology Sensory Evaluation Laboratory (FST SEL) is conducting a study that investigates the effect of LED color temperature on consumer’s choice of milk packaging. In this test, you will be asked to select one milk packaging that you prefer from retail cases with different LED color temperature and complete one demographic survey. The sensory session will last approximately 5-10 minutes. Sessions will occur in the pilot plant (first floor) in HABBI (Human & Agricultural Biosciences Building I). For each participant, snacks (cookie, chips, candy, popcorn, fruit, and drinks) will be offered as compensation and appreciation for participation. Participation is limited to those 18 years of age and regular milk consumer (purchase milk at least once every two weeks). The participation is voluntary and confidential; you may withdraw at any time without penalty. Questions? Email Dr. Wang at waili9@vt.edu. Study will take place Monday, Mar 26 12:00-5:00pm and Tuesday Mar 27, 11:00am-4:00pm.
31. PARTICIPANTS SOUGHT FOR RESEARCH ON CARDIAC ACTIVITY – 3rd posting
Participants are requested for a laboratory study examining cardiac activity and perception. The single session in Williams Hall 158 involves collection of non-invasive psychophysiological measures (using EKG, 2 blood pressure finger cuffs, respiration belt) during standard laboratory tasks (questionnaires, heartbeat tasks, watching two brief non-stimulating videos, & a 5-minute speech in lab). Total duration: about 1 hour 15 minutes. Inclusion criteria: (determined by brief online VT Qualtrics screening) Age 18-24; No major health condition; No smoking/nicotine within the past year. Compensation: Automatic entry into random drawing for one of two Visa gift cards ($50 or $25). Chances of winning: 1 in 37. Please contact Shara Grant at vtcardiacstudy@gmail.com if interested or questions!
Upcoming events:
HOW TO USE iTHENTICATE – TRAINING SESSIONS
Multiple dates and times, GLC Room F; registration required
The Graduate School is offering training sessions to graduate students and faculty on how to use iThenticate, a newly available software system to review the originality of documents, ensure accurate attribution to other authors, and eliminate occurrences of potential plagiarism. Multiple sessions will be offered, all in GLC Room F. Check here later in the week at for a registration link. Please register for only one if you are interested at:
– Thursday, Apr 19, 2:30-4:00pm
https://app.nli.tlos.vt.edu/#/%23/offerings/Summer%202018?offering=6817
– Tuesday, Apr 24, 7:00-8:30pm
https://app.nli.tlos.vt.edu/#/%23/offerings/Summer%202018?offering=6819
– Thursday, Apr 26, 10:30am-12:00pm
https://app.nli.tlos.vt.edu/#/%23/offerings/Summer%202018?offering=6821
– Friday, Apr 27, 1:00-2:30pm
https://app.nli.tlos.vt.edu/#/%23/offerings/Summer%202018?offering=6823
GSA GRAD JOBS WEEK
Monday, Apr 16 – Friday, Apr 20
A week of events that will help you polish your CV, frame your background and research interests, and confidently march out into your job market of choice and announce yourself. The 2nd annual Grad Jobs Week will take place April 16-20. There will be a special seminar host, David Giltner, who will speak to about how STEM graduate students can wisely transition from academia to industry. Stay tuned for Facebook event page and a flyer.
BLACKSBURG BLOCKCHAIN SYMPOSIUM
Friday, Apr 20, 8:00am-2:30pm, The Lyric Theatre
The first-ever Blacksburg Blockchain Symposium, hosted by GFURR, will draw from Blacksburg’s rich and diverse array of perspectives to examine the political, economic, and social impacts of blockchain technology. Bringing together academics, practitioners and the public, the Blacksburg Blockchain Symposium will examine the promise??, potential??, and pitfalls of blockchain in a variety of contexts, with a central focu?s on exploring the many regulatory challenges that are emerging around the blockchain and how we conceptualize resilience within our financial and political systems. Register at: http://bburg-blockchain.io. Lunch will be provided. For more information, please contact gfurr@vt.edu
GUAC TALK WITH THE DEAN: ROANOKE EDITION
Friday, Apr 20, 2:00-3:00pm, VTCRI 1st floor conference room
For VT grad students who love guac, live or work in Roanoke and/or have topics to discuss with Dean Karen DePauw of the Grad School, mark your calendars for a special Roanoke Edition of the Guac Talks with the Dean. This event — and the guac! — is free to all graduate students, and will be held at the Virginia Tech Carillon Research Institute (VTCRI) in Room 1059. Stay tuned for a flyer and a Facebook event page. Contact GSA Director of Events Selva Marroquin at selva@vt.edu with any additional questions.
11TH ANNUAL BOB DUNCAN MEMORIAL 5K
Saturday, Apr 21, 9:30am, VT Cross Country Course
The 5K raises money in support of a veterinary student scholarship in honor of the late Dr. Bob Duncan, a beloved professor at Virginia Tech. The 5K is run on the VT Buford Meredith Cross Country Course. Dogs are welcome! Every runner receives a race Tshirt and raffle ticket. Go to bit.ly/duncan5K for more information and to register.
DIVERSITY ART SHOW
Saturday, Apr 21, 10:00am-noon, Media Bldg. lawn (across street from Farmers Market)
PhD student Tacie Jones invites artists from all cultural backgrounds to display or perform their work. The theme for this pop-up event is “how do you feel the media has depicted your race or ethnicity?” Looking for work in all visual and performing art mediums; doesn’t have to be new. Will accept any work related to racial justice. Artists will retain all rights to their work and can list the exhibition on their resume. To help coordinate the display and performance line up, artists should do one of the following by Apr 18 – 1) For performance: email a description of performance-based equipment needs; 2) For digital art: share an uploaded file of digital work and email equipment needs; 3) For visual artworks: drop off physical work at the Media Building, Room 201, on Wednesday April 18th between 10am-4pm. Will also have space set up for conversation and community boards where people from all backgrounds can share their experience with racial bias and talk about ways to raise awareness and promote change. Email cassidy9@vt.edu for more information or to participate.
59TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL STREET FAIR!
Sunday, Apr 22, 12 noon-4:00pm, Squires Parking Lot
Grad student Jeena Mary Sajimon invites you to come see what it would be like to experience 30 countries in one day. Learn about customs and traditions from International Students here at Virginia Tech while you watch skillful dancers transport you to countries with music and beautiful traditional wear. There will be interactive presentations, a Global Fashion Parade, traditional games, arts, crafts, and other items available for purchase from the students. Kids can visit the Global Kids booth sponsored by the Blacksburg Children’s Museum and make a fun passport for traveling at the fair! Be sure to taste the delicious food provided by an assortment of food trucks.
ORDER OF THE ENGINEER INDUCTION CEREMONY
Tuesday, Apr 24, 6:00-8:00pm, Goodwin Hall Room 155
The Order of the Engineer was initiated in the U.S. to foster a spirit of pride and responsibility in the engineering profession, to bridge the gap between training and experience, and to present to the public a visible symbol identifying the engineer. Joining the Order of the Engineer requires signing up (via e-mail), getting sized for your ring, paying the one-time $25 fee, and coming to the induction ceremony. To join, please go to https://tinyurl.com/mo574b6. If you have further questions, please email us at
orderoftheengineervt@gmail.com.
TIE-DYE AND TACOS WITH THE GRADUATE FELLOWS
Wednesday, Apr 25, 12:00-2:00pm, Graduate School Lawn
Take an afternoon break with the Graduate Fellows to enjoy delicious tacos and create a tie-dye masterpiece. Tie-dye materials will be provided, but please bring your own shirt (or other garment). Please only bring one item to tie-dye to ensure that as many people as possible can join in on the fun. Tie-dye works best with white cloth, but lightly colored material may work okay too. If interested in attending this event, please complete this survey. Email Danielle Lewis at mdlewis4@vt.edu with any questions.
BIOBUILD SYMPOSIUM
Thursday Apr 26, 2:00pm-8:00pm, Holtzman Alumni Center at the Inn at Virginia Tech
The first BioBuild Symposium being held April 26 in the Holtzman Alumni Center. The theme is “Building with Nature.” It will begin at 2 pm with a workshop on the Living Building Challenge Rating System, followed by a research & refreshments poster session and Keynote speech. The event will conclude with a networking reception (yes, with adult beverages!) until 8 pm. Registration is free for Virginia Tech students, staff and faculty. More information and registration link can be found here: http://biobuild.mlsoc.vt.edu/symposium.
GLC HIKE TO THE CASCADES
Saturday, Apr 28, 10:00am
Join the Graduate Fellows and other graduate students on a relaxing hike to the Cascades! Come see the beautiful waterfall and cross an item off the Hokie Bucket list. The hike is approximately 4 miles (2 hours) round-trip with the potential of extending the trip to include Barney’s Wall based on interest. Space is limited, so complete this survey to register by Tues Apr 24 if you are planning to attend. Email Athulya Simon at aasimon@vt.edu with any questions.
READING DAY YOGA AND HIKE
Thursday, May 3, 7:45am-3:00pm
Venture Out is leading a trip on reading day called Reading Day Yoga and Hike for anyone to sign up and take a break right before finals begin. The trip fee is $15 and that includes transportation, yoga and a mat, hike, and morning tea. Plan to meet at the Venture Out House on Roanoke St. at 7:45 am and return around 2:00 or 3:00pm. A meal is not provided, so bring lunch or snacks if you think you will get hungry during the hike. Sign up for the trip is here. Questions? Contact Shelly Rasnick at rasnicks@vt.edu.