Weekly Events:
1. WEEKLY WALK-IN SERVICES
2. WEEKLY RECURRING EVENTS
3. DIVERSITY AND WELLNESS STUDENT PANEL
4. GLC CAFÉ
Administrative Announcements:
5. CALL FOR ABSTRACTS – INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH CONFERENCE – 2nd posting
Jobs:
6. GRADUATE ASSISTANT CAPITAL ASSETS AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT – 1st posting
7. FULL-TIME GA FOR FINANCE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (FIT) – 1st posting
8. GA FOR ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT – 1st posting
9. FULL TIME LITERACY GRA OPENING FOR EXPERIENCED CLASSROOM TEACHER – 2nd posting
Volunteers and research participants sought:
10. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR AN OVERNIGHT SLEEP STUDY
11. 9-10-YR-OLDS NEEDED FOR RESEARCH STUDY – 1st posting
12. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR STUDY ON SCHOOL READINESS IN PRESCHOOLERS – 2nd posting
13. VOLUNTEER AT THE BLACKSBURG FARMER’S MARKET
Upcoming events:
LET US KNOW IF THERE ARE ANY EVENTS YOU WOULD LIKE TO POST OR SEE THIS SUMMER!
Weekly Events
1. WEEKLY WALK-IN SERVICES:
– Career Advising: On hiatus for summer. See the Grad Students Career Ops blog for more info on career opportunities: https://blogs.lt.vt.edu/gradcareeropportunity/
– Cook Counseling: On hiatus for summer.
– Graduate School hours: MTThF 9:00-4:00pm, W 9:30-4:00
– Immigration advising hours: MWF 1:00-4:00pm, TTh 9:00am-12:00pm Room 120
– Summer graduate writing assistance: see Writing Center website 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: On hiatus for summer.
– Conversational English Support for Graduate Students in GLC: Community volunteers will help you practice conversational English in a group setting from 2:30-3:30 Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. For more information (and to sign up), see Writing Center website: https://www.lib.vt.edu/spaces/writing-center.html
3. DIVERSITY AND WELLNESS STUDENT PANEL
Wednesday, July 18, 10:00-11:30 am, Black Cultural Center, Squires Student Center
Please join the Cultural Community Centers and Hokie Wellness to discuss your experiences and concerns on campus. A free breakfast will be provided. Interested? RSVP at https://hokiewellness.app.rsvpify.com/. Questions? Please contact Kimberly Williams at knwilliams@vt.edu. Spaces are limited to 10 students.
4. GLC CAFÉ
Thursday, Jul 5, 3:30-5:00pm, GLC Reading Room
Enjoy free coffee, tea, and cookies in the company of fellow graduate students and Grad School staff; network, socialize, relax! Browse the reading library and find something to read while enjoying your summer down time. Bring your own mug if you can.
Administrative Announcements:
5. CALL FOR ABSTRACTS – INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH CONFERENCE – 2nd posting
UC Davis Global Affairs is seeking abstracts for poster presentations from graduate and professional students for the 2018 International Research Conference at UC Davis on September 17 and 18, 2018. The two-day conference, “Innovation within Changing Political and Research Environments,” will include university leaders, scholars, and representatives of foundations, foreign governments and industry from throughout the globe. For more info, go to https://globalaffairs.ucdavis.edu/international-conference/graduate-call.
Jobs:
6. GRADUATE ASSISTANT CAPITAL ASSETS AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT – 1st posting
Aid the Strategic Initiatives and Business Analysis team in the development of a university analytics unit by providing expertise in the field of statistics. 9 mo.position, 20 hrs/wk during the hours of 9:00am-5:00pm. with opportunity for renewals and potential for summer work as well. Possess a strong statistics or other mathematics background; experience in statistical software packages (e.g. R, SAS); possess excellent oral and written communication skills; proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; ability to collaborate with clients and to work as part of a team. Experience using visualization tools (e.g. Tableau, MicroStrategy); interest in data science, analytics, and/or business administration and an interest in applied statistics preferred. If interested, please send your resume and a cover letter to dcrotts@vt.edu.
7. FULL-TIME GA FOR FINANCE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (FIT) – 2nd posting
FIT seeks a full-time (20 hr/week) Graduate Assistant to support various cybersecurity initiatives that aim to enhance the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information and technology assets throughout the VP for Finance senior management area. This is a 9 mo. appointment Aug 15, 2018 – May 15, 2019. Will work closely with the Information Security Manager and perform a variety of tasks to support both ongoing initiatives as well as implementation projects for new or improved security-focused solutions for reducing risk throughout the division. Prefer familiarity with common cybersecurity and cyber risk management concepts, familiarity with computer hardware and software configuration and relevant tools, basic Windows system administration and computer networking skills, and strong customer service and problem solving abilities. If interested, please forward a current resume and cover letter to rorren@vt.edu.
8. GA FOR ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT – 2nd posting
Seeking GA with statistical background to assist the enrollment management data analyst with a number of data analysis projects for 2018-19 academic year. Must have strong Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency in other Microsoft Office suite applications; have knowledge of best practice for electronic reporting, overall basic statistical concepts; be able to analyze data, interpret results, and make recommendations; be able to complete FERPA training, to keep student data secure; have a good attention to detail; be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Submit cover letter, resume/CV, and contact information for three references via email to Bennu Guntoro, bguntoro@vt.edu by August 9, 2018.
9. FULL-TIME LITERACY GRA OPENING FOR EXPERIENCED CLASSROOM TEACHER – 3rd posting
Dr. Heidi Anne Mesmer has a full time GRA (20 hours) opening for the 2018-2019 Academic Year. Position is for a full-time doctoral student on the Blacksburg campus in education, human development, psychology, or a related field. Applicant must hold a PK-12 Teaching License, have 3 Years K-12 Classroom Teaching Experience in US, be an excellent writer, and be available during the 2018-19 year 2 days per week between the hours of 9:00am and 3:00pm. Preference will be given to candidates who also have an interest in literacy research, have experience with quantitative research, have experience with SPSS, and/or have taught in grades PK-5. GRA will assist with data collection in K-12 schools, writing, analysis, and grading in university courses. Please contact hamesmer@vt.edu for more information.
Volunteers and research participants sought:
10. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR AN OVERNIGHT SLEEP STUDY – 1st posting
The Neural Dynamics and Neural Engineering Lab in the School of Neuroscience is looking for participants for an overnight sleep study on mental imagery and dreaming. The participant will perform a mental imagery task consisting of watching five-second videos with missing audio or visual components. The participant will then sleep in the lab overnight. Throughout the task and sleep, the participant will be wearing an EEG cap with saline gel. The study lasts for one session of one night. Volunteers should have no history of neurological, psychological, or sleep disorders. Please contact proan13@vt.edu for more information.
11. 9-10-YR-OLDS NEEDED FOR RESEARCH STUDY – 1st posting
The C.A.P. Lab in the Psychology Department at VT is looking for 9-10 year old children for a new study focusing on children’s ability to learn how to regulate their emotions and its impact on memory. Subjects must be healthy, born after a full-term pregnancy, and weighed at least 6 pounds at birth. During this visit, subjects will watch some short video clips, some for memory and others to elicit specific emotions, play some word and computer games. In addition, we are interested in collecting information about the physiological components of these abilities. Subjects will wear a stretchy EEG cap to collect brain wave activity and ECG electrodes to collect heart rate activity. The visit should last about 1.5 hours. $20 Target gift card for parents and a toy for children. Childcare for siblings can be provided. If interested, contact Tatiana Garcia-Meza at 231-2320 or tgarcia@vt.edu.
12. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR STUDY ON SCHOOL READINESS IN PRESCHOOLERS – 2nd posting
The iLEAP Lab in the Psychology Dept. is conducting a new study focusing on school readiness in preschoolers, and the predictability of different cognitive development factors in monolinguals and bilingually exposed children. The study will comprise of two visits, 1 year apart. During this visit, a variety of tasks will be administered in play-like interactions, lasting about an hour and 15 minutes. Data will be collected again one year later. Looking for preschool children (about 3 years old) who speak English only, but especially for those who speak and hear a different language at home. We offer a $15 compensation at each session for filling out the demographic and language questionnaires. If interested, contact vtlanguagelab@gmail.com, or call 540-231-3972 (iLEAP Lab) or 540-231-0973 (Vanessa Diaz, PI).
13. VOLUNTEER AT THE BLACKSBURG FARMER’S MARKET – 3rd posting
Volunteers are needed at the Blacksburg Farmer’s Market to help run the information booth on market days during the summer. The market days are Wednesdays and Saturdays and shifts are three hours each. Wednesday, the market is open 12:00 to 6:00 pm and the shifts are 12:00 to 3:00 pm and 3:00 to 6:00 pm. Saturday, the market is open from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm and the shifts are 8:00 am to 11:00 am and 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. The Farmer’s Market is near Squires and the GLC. More information is on the sign up link, here. If you have any questions, feel free to email oliviao6@vt.edu.
Upcoming events:
LET US KNOW IF THERE ARE ANY EVENTS YOU WOULD LIKE TO POST OR SEE THIS SUMMER!