Recurring Events:
1. WEEKLY DROP-IN SERVICES
2. WEEKLY RECURRING EVENTS
This Week’s Events:
3. LUNCH WITH THE DEAN
4. DINING ETIQUETTE
5. BREAKFAST WITH THE DEAN
6. PARENT SUPPORT LUNCH
7. CAN THERE BE JUSTICE WITHOUT GOD?
8. BLACK HISTORY MONTH CONNECT LUNCH
9. PERSIAN DANCE CLASS
10. WHAT HAVE I GOTTEN MYSELF INTO
11. LUTHERAN TRADITIONAL DIVINE SERVICE
Administrative Announcements:
12. 7TH ANNUAL FACULTY WOMEN OF COLOR IN THE ACADEMY NATIONAL CONFERENCE – 1st posting
13. GSA GRAD RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM – SPRING APPS OPEN – 1st posting
14. SOLAR DECATHLON GRADUATE STUDENT HOUSING SURVEY – 1st posting
15. HEALTH SCIENCES & TECHNOLOGY COMMERCIALIZATION FELLOWS PROGRAM INFO SESSION – 2nd posting
16. THE GSA’S 35TH ANNUAL RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM & EXPOSITION – DEADLINE EXTENDED
17. STUDENT TITLE IX ADVISORY BOARD – 2nd posting
18. ENTREPRENEUR CHALLENGE – 2nd posting
19. GSA TRAVEL FUND PROGRAM WINTER CYCLE -2nd posting
20. 2019 OPEN EDUCATION SYMPOSIUM AT VIRGINIA TECH: DEADLINE EXTENDED – 3rd posting
21. LIBRARY STUDIOS WORKSHOP SERIES, SPRING 2019 – 3rd posting
22. GRADUATE STUDENTS INVITED TO SUBMIT WRITING – 3rd posting
Jobs:
None at this time
Volunteers and research participants sought:
23. GSA GRAD RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM – SPRING ‘19 CALL FOR REVIEWERS – 1st posting
24. NEED VOLUNTEERS FOR GENDER & INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE – 1st posting
25. NEED PARTICIPANTS FOR STUDY EXPLORING EXPERIENCE OF RECALLING EMOTIONS – 1st posting
26. FAMILY MEMBERS OF LGBQ+ INDIVIDUAL WANTED FOR A RESEARCH PROJECT – 1st posting
27. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR WORKING MEMORY STUDY – 2nd posting
28. AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR ADHD STUDY – 3rd posting
Upcoming events:
— SELF-CARE WORKSHOP (2/19)
— OWN YOUR PHD PROCESS (2/20)
— BLACKSBURG KI BADMAASHI (2/23; reg. open)
— HOW TO USE iTHENTICATE – TRAINING SESSIONS (multiple dates; reg. open)
— STORY COLLIDER AT VIRGINIA TECH: PUBLIC-INSPIRED SCIENCE (3/1; reg. open)
— APPLY TO COMSCICON-VIRGINIA TECH (3/7-8; reg. limited)
— GLC KNITTING NIGHT (3/5; reg. by 2/20)
— ARUNA 5K AND 1 MILE RUN 2019 (3/31; earlybird reg. ends 2/15)
Recurring Events
1. WEEKLY DROP-IN SERVICES:
– Career Advising: Thursdays 3:00-5:00pm starting Feb 7. See the Grad Students Career Ops blog for more info on career opportunities: https://blogs.lt.vt.edu/gradcareeropportunity/
– Cook Counseling: Thursday & Friday, 1:00-5:00pm, Green Room, GLC
– Graduate School hours: MTThF 8:00am-5:00pm, W 9:30am-5:00pm
– Immigration advising hours: MWF 1:00-4:00pm, TTh 9:00am-12:00pm Room 120
– Engage with the Academy: GTA Co-Working Space Wednesdays, 4-6pm GLC Graduate Student Lounge and Thursdays, 4-6pm GLC Meeting Room D. Those who are not in the Blacksburg campus or cannot make it in person may join remotely via Zoom: https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/173317963
2. WEEKLY RECURRING EVENTS:
– WRITING STRATEGIES FOR GRADUATE WRITERS
Mondays, 1:00-2:30pm and Wednesdays, 9:00-10:30am, GLC, Room D
Session can last up to 1.5 hours; you are limited to two of these special appointments at the GLC per semester. Ends May 9. Make an appointment at https://vt.mywconline.com.
– CONVERSATIONAL ENGLISH SUPPORT FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS
Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, 2:30-3:30pm, GLC Room D (Feb 22 – Room A)
Practice conversational English with the help of our community volunteers!
Often, extra individualized support will be available after the Wednesday and Friday sessions. Make an appointment at https://vt.mywconline.com.
– GLC CAFÉ – WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY THIS WEEK
2nd and 4th Wednesday and every Thursday, 3:30-5:00pm, GLC Reading Room
Every Thursday, 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.
– ENGAGE WITH THE ACADEMY: GTA CO-WORKING SPACE
Wednesdays, 4-6pm, GLC Graduate Student Lounge:Thursdays, 4-6pm GLC Meeting Room D
Not in the Blacksburg campus, or unable to join in person? Join remotely via Zoom at: https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/173317963. Need to finish grading and looking for a change in workspace? Doing class prep and would like to bounce off ideas with another GTA? Or looking to de-brief after teaching? Come join the Academy for GTA Excellence (VTGrATE) and let’s get work done together – or just hang out with other GTAs! Send questions to http://vtgrate.org/ask-a-fellow/.
– FREE CHILDCARE – KIDS’ NIGHT OUT
Thursdays, 6:30-8:30pm, VT Women’s Center, 206 Washington St., B’burg
Kids aged 2+ (must be potty trained) enjoy fun activities with volunteer sitters. For additional information, and to sign up, visit the doodle poll at https://doodle.com/poll/eahnzsaf5vrgxax6. Please note that spots are limited. Contact Jessie Meltsner at jmelts@vt.edu for more info.
This Week’s Events
3. LUNCH WITH THE DEAN
Tues Feb 12, 12-1pm, GLC Room C
Meet Graduate School Dean Dr. Karen DePauw and graduate student leaders. Learn about the latest in graduate education and share your perspectives in a casual setting. Sign-up here: https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9vgBXhQS35K7xuB
4. DINING ETIQUETTE
Tues Feb 12, 5:30pm, GLC Multipurpose Room
Learn how to conduct yourself during a formal meal in a professional setting, whether the dinner is part of an interview, a conference or other engagement. The program will include a presentation, helpful tips, and a pizza meal. Sign up here: https://vt.joinhandshake.com/events/259713/share_preview
5. BREAKFAST WITH THE DEAN
Wednesday, February 13th, 9:00-10:00am, Graduate Life Center (GLC) Room C
How’s your semester going so far? What are your thoughts about the graduate life experience here at Virginia Tech? Get some face-to-face time with Dr. Karen DePauw, Dean of the Graduate School, and share your thoughts with her and other students in the graduate community. Breakfast provided, event is free to all graduate students. This event is brought to you by the Graduate Student Assembly. Register at https://survey.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5c2SLBmQzSBzMIB. Contact Lehi Dowell at ldowell@vt.edu with any questions.
6. PARENT SUPPORT LUNCH
Wednesday, Feb 13, 12:00-1:30pm, GLC Room F
Menona Hall from the Blacksburg Public Library will be presenting at the Parent Support Lunch about programs and initiatives offered through the Montgomery-Floyd Regional Library system for children and families. They recently received a large grant for new initiatives aimed at helping those for whom English is not a first language, and have begun several exciting new programs for families. Please share this link with others who might be interested in attending. As always, lunch is free, but register at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0e4fabaa28a1ff2-february1 in order to plan accordingly.
7. CAN THERE BE JUSTICE WITHOUT GOD?
Wednesday, Feb 13, 8:00-10:00pm.
Grad student Joel Kees invited you to a talk given by Professor Mary Poplin who will be discussing her experience working with Mother Teresa and the impact it has had on her outlook on social justice. Professor Ted Parent will offer a response, followed by Q&A from the audience. Co-hosted by Chi-Alpha, the Bradley Study Center, and the Secular Students at Virginia Tech. Mary Poplin is Professor of Education at Claremont Graduate School in California; Ted Parent is Visiting Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Virginia Tech
8. BLACK HISTORY MONTH CONNECT LUNCH
Thursday, Feb 14, 12:00-1:00 pm, Graduate Life Center, Room B
All grad students are invited to the Connect Lunch, sponsored by the Office of Recruitment, Diversisty, and Inclusion, to celebrate Black History Month. Student group leaders, faculty mentors, and members of the community are also invited. The event is free and all are welcome to attend. Please register at http://bit.ly/BlackHistoryMonth-2019 by Feb 11. For accommodations related to disabilities, please contact Dr. Justin Grimes at jgrimes18@vt.edu at least 72 hours in advance of the event.
9. PERSIAN DANCE CLASS
Thursday, Feb 14, 6:00-8:00pm, Squires Room 116
Grad student Mana Jalali invites you to Persian Dance Class, sponsored by the Iranian Society at Virginia Tech, every Thursday.
10. WHAT HAVE I GOTTEN MYSELF INTO
Friday, Feb 15, 12:00-1:30pm, GLC Room C
If you’re a new graduate student who has asked yourself this question, the Graduate School wants you to know that you are not alone! Come meet fellow graduate students, new and returning, to talk about graduate school as an exciting – but possibly overwhelming – life adventure. There will be pizza! If you plan to attend, please sign-up here: https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4VnuiapZh1oThgF
11. LUTHERAN TRADITIONAL DIVINE SERVICE
Sunday, Feb 17, 2:30pm Bible Study; 3:30pm worship, War Memorial Chapel
For more information, contact Nathaniel at nhall28@vt.edu.
Administrative Announcements:
12. 7TH ANNUAL FACULTY WOMEN OF COLOR IN THE ACADEMY NATIONAL CONFERENCE – 1st posting
This conference will be held Apr 11-12, 2019 and a Post-Conference Writing Retreat on Apr 13, 2019 at Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center, Blacksburg, VA. Learn more at http://www.cpe.vt.edu/fwca/. Regular Registration ends Feb. 28th. If you want to attend but need assistance with the conference fee, contact fwca@vt.edu.
13. GSA GRAD RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM – SPRING APPS OPEN – 1st posting
Do you have a research idea that deserves funding? The GSA Graduate Research Development Program (GRDP) provides research grant funds to support graduate research. Ph.D. students may be awarded up to $1,000 and Master’s students up to $750 to support their projects. New this year: footnote options to further communicate research to all reviewers. The application will open on Feb 22 at noon and will close on Mar 1 at 11:59 pm, though information regarding exact documentation including proposal details and budget requirements will be live this week. For the application material visit:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1TKQQS6MyqfzRiagSVBMUa7V8vD1brouE. To apply visit https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cx9y6El7CM7B9KR. If you have any questions? Contact the GRDP Chair at gsaGRDP@gmail.com. Note: This is the last term where graduate students can win a GRDP award having won one previously. In the furture, GSA will allow one GRDP award per VT degree.
14. SOLAR DECATHLON GRADUATE STUDENT HOUSING SURVEY – 1st posting
The Solar Decathlon Design team is conducting research on graduate student housing to inform their design of a net-positive energy development on the edge of the Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center. Take the survey at link: https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cSlv5NjMQD8R9jf . Please try to complete it as soon as possible. Follow the team’s progress on Instagram @treeha.us and contact grad student Zachary Gould at gould@vt.edu with any questions or concerns.
15. HEALTH SCIENCES & TECHNOLOGY COMMERCIALIZATION FELLOWS PROGRAM INFO SESSION – 2nd posting
Through a competitive process, up to five graduate students or postdocs will be selected from across VT who study or conduct research in health sciences and technology related areas and are interested in research commercialization. The Fellows Program is a part of the Health Sciences and Technology Division’s initiative that utilizes VT and regional resources to assist with research commercialization. If interested, attend a presentation by the 2018 Fellows on Tuesday, Feb 19 from 12:00-1:15 pm in Room 3012, Riverside 2 in Roanoke. Lunch will be provided and registration is required by completing the following form: https://tinyurl.com/commercializationpanel. For questions, or to request an application: please contact Hal Irvin (hirvin@vtc.vt.edu) or Taryn Luoma (taryn1@vtc.vt.edu) Applications are due by 5:00pm on Monday, Feb 25.
16. THE GSA’S 35TH ANNUAL RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM & EXPOSITION – DEADLINE EXTENDED – 2nd posting
All graduate students are invited to “Discover New Perspectives” and apply for the GSA’s 35th Annual Research Symposium and Exposition. Compete against other students in oral and poster presentations as well as Flash Talks and Installations to win cash prizes up to $1,000! ALL degree programs are welcome to apply by February 22 at 11:59PM by submitting a 300-word abstract reflecting your presentation. Check out the website at gsa.vt.edu for more information and apply today! Contact Sharon Stidham (sharon62@vt.edu) and Kisha Greer (kiwi@vt.edu) with questions or comments.
17. STUDENT TITLE IX ADVISORY BOARD – 2nd posting
The Office for Equity and Accessibility seeks to convene a Student Title IX Advisory Board. The purpose of the Board will be to provide comment and feedback on the university’s response to reports of gender based harassment and violence. The Student Title IX Advisory Board will meet twice each semester to hold discussions and provide feedback directly to the university’s Title IX Coordinator. Issues for discussion may include: review of university’s policies and procedures; review of resources available to students; and review of the university’s communication and outreach efforts, including stopabuse.vt.edu.
To gather a group with varied perspectives and experiences, student from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Interested students should contact Katie Polidoro (polidoro@vt.edu) and provide a short statement expressing their interest in the Board.
18. ENTREPRENEUR CHALLENGE – 2nd posting
VT Entrepreneur Challenge provides teams of 2-5 students from across campus to compete for the best business model and a chance to win up to $40,000 in cash awards and prizes! The Entrepreneur Challenge is intended to encourage students to develop ideas and support early stage business development. Team registration deadline is Feb 8 at 11:59pm. Entrepreneur Challenge Finals and Awards will be held on Mar 1. Go to https://www.apex.vt.edu/entrepreneurchallenge/ for more information and registration.
19. GSA TRAVEL FUND PROGRAM WINTER CYCLE – 2nd posting
Have you attended or plan to attend a conference in Winter between Nov 1, 2018 and Feb 28, 2019? The GSA Travel Fund Program (TFP) will partially support the monetary costs associated with conference attendance including travel, lodging, meals, and registration. The Winter Cycle applications will be opening from February 4, 2019. The deadline to apply is February 18, 2019. Further detail, updates, and the application can be found at https://blogs.lt.vt.edu/graduatestudentassembly/what-we-can-offer-you/funding-opportunities/travel-fund-program/. Tentative dates for our Spring Cycle (March 1-June 30) application will be in late March or early April. More Questions? Contact the GSA TFP Chair at gsatravelfund@gmail.com
20. 2019 OPEN EDUCATION SYMPOSIUM AT VIRGINIA TECH: DEADLINE EXTENDED – 3rd posting
The University Libraries at Virginia Tech invites proposals for conference posters and lightning round talks to be presented at the 2019 Open Education Symposium held at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia, on Mar 4. This event is part of Open Education Week, an internationally recognized initiative sponsored by the Open Education Consortium with the goal of raising awareness of open education. The theme of the 2019 Open Education Symposium is “Expanding Open Education in Colleges & Universities.” For more information,go to https://guides.lib.vt.edu/oer/oeweek. Deadline for brief proposals has been extended Feb 14 at 11:59pm. Submit at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdeXCBG5xS9EUYEM2Ar_js8I9SgqDmUl6eTgbwncF3hgnIZkQ/viewform.
22. GRADUATE STUDENTS INVITED TO SUBMIT WRITING – 3rd posting
The student blog RE: Reflections and Explorations, offered through the VT Institute for Policy and Governance, is a great vehicle to share research ideas and theories with a broader audience. All VT grad students are eligible to offer essays that address a policy, politics or governance issue or concern. Students in ALCE, ASPECT, GIA, HD, PGG, Natural Resources, PAPP, Political Science, Rhetoric and Writing, Sociology and Urban Affairs and Planning are particularly encouraged to submit essays. To find examples of past topics, read archived essays at https://blogs.lt.vt.edu/reflectionsandexplorations/. Dr. Max Stephenson, Prof. of Public and International Affairs, serves as editor and final arbiter of all submissions. Sign up using this Google Spreadsheet. Slots will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Questions? Contact Heather Parrish at parrish1@vt.edu.
Jobs:
None at this time
Volunteers and research participants sought:
23. GSA GRAD RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM – SPRING ‘19 CALL FOR REVIEWERS
The Graduate Student Assembly (GSA) is looking for graduate student volunteers to review applications for the Graduate Research Development Program (GRDP). To review applications, you must be a graduate student, and you must be one that did not apply to the Spring 2019 GRDP application cycle. Although they cannot compensate you with money, they do compensate with free food and eternal gratitude. To sign up, visit https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0Or4675DWFszWOV.
24. NEED VOLUNTEERS FOR GENDER & INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE – 1st posting
Outreach and International Affairs is hosting a gender and international development conference at The Inn on Feb 28-Mar 1 and is looking for graduate students to help ensure things go smoothly. See website (wgdconf.org) for details on the conference. People needed to help direct participants, answer general questions, and help setting up posters. Students will need to work at least one four-hour shift and be able to attend the conference for free (including breakfast, snacks and lunch at the Inn) when they are not working. If interested, please contact Sofi Rincon sofiargp@vt.edu
25. NEED PARTICIPANTS FOR STUDY EXPLORING EXPERIENCE OF RECALLING EMOTIONS – 1st posting
Participants needed for a study that explores the experience of recalling emotions stored in the brain and how these memories are visually expressed. During the study, data will be collected using EEG (electroencephalogram) technology. After the study, data will be transformed into animated visualizations in a large-scale, interactive art installation. Must be 18-40 years old to participate. Each workshop is one hour long. Experiments will take place in the Moss Arts Center on the following dates: Feb 15 4:00pm-5:00pm & 5:15pm-6:15pm / Mar 1 4:00pm-5:00pm & 5:15pm-6:15pm / Mar 2 11:00am-12:00pm. If interested, email or text/call tnjones@vt.edu 703-431-8586 or vasilikita@vt.edu 540-676-0183.
26. FAMILY MEMBERS OF LGBQ+ INDIVIDUAL WANTED FOR A RESEARCH PROJECT – 1st posting
Currently recruiting parents, siblings, and extended family of LGBQ+ individuals to participate in a project exploring family members’ experiences with an LGBQ+ relative coming out. Study run under Project SMYLE (Sexual Minorities Youth Lived Experiences) at VT under the direction of Dr. Erika Grafsky. Your participation would include approximately an hour-long interview, in person or through Skype. Participants receive a $20 gift card for their feedback and participation. The principal investigator is developing a program to help youth make safe and successful disclosure decisions to family; this research will help inform that project. Participation is voluntary; all information associated with study will remain strictly confidential. Direct questions to VTProjectSMYLE@gmail.com. More info on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/VTProjectSMYLE
27. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR WORKING MEMORY STUDY – 2nd posting
We are recruiting participants for a study investigating the effect of sounds on working memory. Participants will sit at a computer listening to different sounds through headphones while completing a working memory task. The task will include identifying colors and EEG will be used to non-invasively record brain activity while taking the test. The session will take approximately 2 hours. Must be 18-35 years old, physically and mentally healthy, not color-blind and have close to 20-20 vision (using glasses or contacts), and have no significant hearing loss. Compensation $25. If interested, please contact Amanda Hashimoto at ahashimo@vt.edu.
28. AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR ADHD STUDY – 3rd posting
Participants needed to take part in confidential interview for a study exploring health behavior and health care utilization practices of African American adults who experienced adolescent symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Attention Deficit Disorder, or a behavioral disorder. Participants receive a $10 gift card for their participation. Eligible participants will: 1) Identify as African American or Black; 2) are 18 years of age or older 3) experienced first symptoms of ADHD or a behavioral disorder beginning before the age of 12. Eligibility does not require having been diagnosed. If interested, contact Marissa Lang at Lang.Marissa@gmail.com.
Upcoming events:
SELF-CARE WORKSHOP
Tuesday, Feb 19, 6:00pm, GLC room C
This self-care workshop will feature Cook Counseling Center Doctoral Psychology interns, Kate Ohene and Leslie Lowry and is sponsored by the Multicultural Academic Opportunities Program.
OWN YOUR PHD PROCESS
Wednesday, Feb 20, 3:30pm, GLC Room C
In this interactive workshop presented by the Engineering Education Department, macro and micro approaches to time management will be discussed, considering the long-term timeline of degree completion down to how to make progress every day.
BLACKSBURG KI BADMAASHI
Saturday, Feb 23, 5:00-9:00pm, Burruss Hall
The GLC Fellows invite you to come to hang out with graduate students to view Blacksburg’s first ever competition featuring Raas, Fusion, and Bhangra teams from all across the country! We will all meet up at GLC front lobby and head together to Burruss Hall at 4:45 pm. To secure your spot to the show please fill out this survey: https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9FR4kogSSpG0N01! If you have any additional questions, feel free to contact Akhilesh Thokala (takhi@vt.edu)
HOW TO USE iTHENTICATE – TRAINING SESSIONS
Wednesday, February 27, 2:00pm-3:00pm in GLC C
Multiple dates, times, and locations throughout the semester listed below
The Graduate School is offering training sessions on how graduate students will 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. Please attend only one session if you are interested; registration at https://profdev.tlos.vt.edu/ by searching for “iThenticate” in the search box.
– Wednesday, March 6, 7:00pm-8:00pm via Zoom Room 5402318316
– Thursday, March 28, 10:00am-11:00am in GLC C
– Tuesday, April 9, 7:00pm-8:00pm via Zoom Room 5402318316
– Tuesday, April 16, 3:00pm-4:00pm in GLC C
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STORY COLLIDER AT VIRGINIA TECH: PUBLIC-INSPIRED SCIENCE
Friday, Mar 1, 7:00-9:00pm, Haymarket Theater – Squires Student Center
The Story Collider, a premier science storytelling podcast is headed to Blacksburg for a FREE show. Come listen to speakers including graduate students at Virginia Tech share true, personal stories of public-inspired science. Doors open at 6:30pm. Admission is free, registration is required. For more information and registration please visit the Story Collider Website at https://www.storycollider.org/shows/2019/2/1/blacksburg-va-public-inspired-science. Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/230494231229150/
APPLY TO COMSCICON-VIRGINIA TECH
Thursday and Friday, Mar 7-8; GLC
We are excited to announce that ComSciCon (Communicating Science Conference), a national conference for graduate students, is now coming to Virginia Tech as a locally franchised workshop. Students interested in communicating science or research to public audiences can apply to a full day of workshops and panels. The conference is free but limited to 60 participants, so we encourage you to apply soon. Learn how to give a Pop Talk about your research, write a science story, communicate with the media, design your own podcast or virtual reality video, and more! View the full schedule and find out more on the Center for Communicating Science website. Email abhutch@vt.edu with questions.
GLC KNITTING NIGHT
Tuesday, Mar 5, 7:00-8:00pm, GLC Room C
The GLC Fellows invite you to come hang out with fellow graduate students at our GLC Knitting Night. Feel free to bring your own project or come work on fingerless gloves with us. All levels are welcome and Samantha Fried has graciously offered to provide lessons. We have limited materials available so please register here by Wed Feb 20th if you need supplies. Feel free to email Athulya (aasimon@vt.edu) or Sam (sjfried@vt.edu) with any questions.
ARUNA 5K AND 1 MILE RUN 2019
Sunday, Mar 31, 9:00-11:00am, VT Duck Pond Field, West Campus Drive
The Aruna Project’s Blacksburg Aruna’s 5k and 1mile Run 2019 provide an opportunity to participate in a 5K race with an impact and take action against sexual slavery. Registration page is now open at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/blacksburg-aruna-runwalk-2019-registration-5232523217 – early registration ends Feb 15. You can also form a Hokie Team or become a Sponsor. Runners can celebrate the completion of the run at the Color War finish line afterparty. Color War is an annual event hosted by Indian Students Association to celebrate the Indian festival of colors called Holi.