Recurring Events:
1. WEEKLY DROP-IN SERVICES
2. WEEKLY RECURRING EVENTS
This Week’s Events:
3. GLC CAFÉ: LEMON EDITION
4. GLC CAFÉ: PI DAY EDITION
Administrative Announcements:
5. CITIZEN SCHOLAR AWARD NOMINATIONS STILL NEEDED
6. SAIG OFFERING SHORT COURSES COVERING INTRO STATISTICAL TOPICS – 1st posting
7. GRADUATE EDUCATION WEEK ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST – 2nd posting
Jobs:
8. 2019-2020 GLC FELLOW POSITION OPENING – 2nd posting
9. GRADUATE RESIDENTIAL FELLOW – 3 POSITIONS FOR 2019-20 – 2nd posting
10. GRADUATE ASSISTANT, CURRICULUM MAPPING GLOBAL EDUCATION OFFICE – 2nd posting
Volunteers and research participants sought:
11. PARTICIPANTS SOUGHT FOR STUDY ON HOW HUMANS PERCEIVE SOUND – 1st posting
12. VOLUNTEERS FOR GSA’S 35TH ANNUAL RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM & EXPOSITION – 3rd posting
13. VOLUNTEERS FOR STUDY WITH VIRTUAL REALITY (VR) TECHNOLOGIES – 3rd posting
14. PARTICIPANTS SOUGHT FOR STUDY ON FINANCIAL DECISION-MAKING – 3rd posting
15. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR FUTURE SENSORY STUDIES – 3rd posting
Upcoming events:
— APPALACHIAN INTEREST GROUP MEETING (3/19; reg. online)
— WOMEN’S MONTH CONNECT LUNCH (3/19; reg. online)
— WRITING AN EXECUTIVE SUMMARY (3/20; reg. online)
— HOW TO USE iTHENTICATE – TRAINING SESSIONS
— CITIZEN SCHOLAR AWARD RECEPTION (3/25)
— MANAGING CONFLICT IN A TEAM SETTING (3/25; reg. required)
— ARUNA 5K AND 1 MILE RUN 2019 (3/31; reg. online)
— ANNUAL ETHICS SYMPOSIUM: ETHICS AND ENTERPRISE ASSURANCE (4/2)
— ASIAN PACIFIC ISLANDER CONNECT LUNCH (4/2; reg. by 3/29)
— ONLINE IDENTITY UNPACKED: DIGITAL LITERACY SYMPOSIUM 2019 (4/4)
Recurring Events
1. WEEKLY DROP-IN SERVICES:
– Career Advising: Thursdays 3:00-5:00pm. 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, GLC, Room D and Wednesdays, 9:00-10:30am, Writing Center
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. See below for This Week’s Special Editions.
– 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/73buun3aud5d2rgs.
Please note that spots are limited. Contact Jessie Meltsner at jmelts@vt.edu for more info.
This Week’s Events
3. GLC CAFÉ: LEMON EDITION
Wednesday, Mar 13, 3:30-5:00pm, GLC Reading Room
Do you feel dejected because you didn’t get to take spring break off? Let us cheer you up with refreshments made from lemons! Plus enjoy the usual selection of coffee, tea, and cookies.
4. GLC CAFÉ: PI DAY EDITION
Thursday, Mar 14, 3:30-5:00pm, GLC Reading Room
Celebrate spring break and 3/14 with the usual fixings of coffee, tea, and cookies, as well as some sweet and savory pies (including GF option).
Administrative Announcements:
5. CITIZEN SCHOLAR AWARD NOMINATIONS STILL NEEDED
Are you or someone you know interested in becoming a Citizen Scholar? Please visit this site https://graduateschool.vt.edu/transformative-graduate-education-experience/citizen-scholar-engagement/program-requirements.html and complete the application form listed under Citizen Scholar Project. A reception will be held on Monday, Mar 25 to honor the program participants and an award will be given to each scholar by Graduate School Dean, Karen DePauw. The deadline to apply is Monday, Mar 11. Questions? Please contact Dr. Bill Huckle at wrhuckle@vt.edu.
6. SAIG OFFERING SHORT COURSES COVERING INTRO STATISTICAL TOPICS – 2nd posting
SAIG (Statistical Applications and Innovations Group) is offering several Short Courses this semester that may be of interest to grad students covering introductory statistical topics, including computing and methodology topics, in common statistical platforms. These courses include ANOVA in JMP (3/5), PCA in JMP (3/20), Basics of R (3/26), Data Manipulation in R (4/3), Graphics in R Using GGPlot (4/9), Model Selection in R (4/24). All courses are held from 5:30-7:30 in Torgerson Hall. Room details given upon registration. Sign up through the Virginia Tech Networked Learning Initiatives (NLI) portal at https://profdev.tlos.vt.edu/. More information on SAIG services can be found here: https://saig.stat.vt.edu/.
7. GRADUATE EDUCATION WEEK ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST – 2nd posting
It’s time to pull out that paintbrush or camera and create a submission for the Graduate Education Week Art and Photography contest! The contest theme is “Balance.” Graduate students can enter up to 3 photographs or art pieces; deadline is March 20 at 11:59pm. For more details, visit https://graduatelifecenter.vt.edu/glc-art-and-photo-contest.html.
Jobs:
8. 2019-2020 GLC FELLOW POSITION OPENING – 2nd posting
Residence Life and the Graduate School are seeking a motivated graduate student who is committed to building graduate community, for a GLC Fellow position for the 2019-2020 academic year. 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 application at https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_er4SpGuBBBQ79it. Information about cover letter requirements is detailed in the application and the full job description is at https://graduatelifecenter.vt.edu/residence-life-in-the-glc/Fellows.html Apply by midnight Friday, Mar 22. Contact Lauren Surface at lkeister@vt.edu or Asa Mack at amack@vt.edu with questions.
9. GRADUATE RESIDENTIAL FELLOW – 3 POSITIONS FOR 2019-20 – 2nd posting
Hiring three Graduate Residential Fellow in VT’s Residential College at West Ambler Johnston for 2019-20. This opportunity is not an assistantship but rather provides free housing and a free on-campus meal plan; therefore it is supplemental to traditional funding. Past fellows have come from the departments of Counseling Education, Mechanical Engineering, Music, Sociology, Economics, Foreign Languages, and Higher Education. Seeking grad students to add to the intellectual/academic life of the Residential College at West AJ. Details on position and application materials are in attached call or at https://docs.google.com/document/d/18-k_dOC5LwDCicZ8cNilpLjMLLMYYdcu7XJgL4CQ40U/edit. Applications accepted on a rolling basis, but preference given to applications submitted by Mar 27.
10. GRAD ASSISTANT, CURRICULUM MAPPING GLOBAL EDUCATION OFFICE – 3rd posting
Supports Global Education Office of Virginia Tech by contributing significantly to our curriculum mapping initiative. 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. 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 or email Jared Keyel email at jaredk1@vt.edu. Application Deadline: Mar 15.
Volunteers and research participants sought:
11. PARTICIPANTS SOUGHT FOR STUDY ON HOW HUMANS PERCEIVE SOUND – 1st posting
This user-study gives participants the chance to play an Audio-game with the Cube’s 128-speaker array using gestures alone, while collecting valuable data on human perception of sound at the same time. Sign up for this immersive audio-game experience here: User-Study Appointment Calendar. The user-study will take place at the Cube, Moss Arts Center. For more details, please go to: http://wvtf.org/post/music-spheres-big-data-meets-big-sound , https://www.networkworld.com/article/3265456/big-data-business-intelligence/to-understand-big-data-convert-it-to-sound.html.
12. VOLUNTEERS FOR GSA’S 35TH ANNUAL RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM & EXPOSITION- 3rd posting
Join the GSA as they present “Discover New Perspectives”, the GSA’s 35th Annual Research Symposium and Exposition. Volunteers receive a free t-shirt, free food and beverages, and the opportunity to cheer on friends and fellow students as they present their research. Come along, have fun, make new friends, and enjoy the day. Go to https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfqT-I_f5AW-VzB8V-qp8BOBuvJKQ356eG4AuSORIGiprjcTw/viewform to indicate your availability and interests. Go to gsa.vt.edu for more information. Contact Sharon Stidham (sharon62@vt.edu) and Kisha Greer (kiwi@vt.edu) with questions or comments.
13. VOLUNTEERS FOR STUDY WITH VIRTUAL REALITY (VR) TECHNOLOGIES – 3rd posting
A team is investigating the best ways to interact with Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality. This study compares various methods of interaction with virtual data and information. Looking for participants for a user study entitled “View management and user interface optimization for wide-area mobile augmented reality” at the Moss Arts Center. Participants will have a chance to experience the state-of-the-art technology of Virtual Reality. The entire session should take around 90 minutes. Participants will receive $15 Amazon gift card. If interested have questions, contact Feiyu Lu (feiyulu@vt.edu).
14. PARTICIPANTS SOUGHT FOR STUDY ON FINANCIAL DECISION-MAKING – 3rd posting
Must be between 18-55 years of age. Study involves completing an online questionnaire. Participants will be entered into a raffle to receive a $50 Amazon gift card and may be contacted to complete an optional second part of the study, which will be conducted on the Virginia Tech campus during which brain activity measurements will be taken while making financial decisions. Compensation for 2nd optional study is $10-30. Brain activity will be measured using FNIRS (functional near-infrared spectroscopy) which leverages optical processes to enable the measurement of real-time neural activity. The link to the online questionnaire is at http://www.scanlab.org/projects.html, under Reward and Loss Learning in Anxiety. Both anxious and non-anxious subjects are being recruited. For more info email the Social Clinical Affective Neuroscience Laboratory at vt.scanlab@gmail.com or call (540) 315-2406.
15. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR FUTURE SENSORY STUDIES – 3rd posting
The Virginia Tech Sensory Evaluation Laboratory (VT SEL) in the Department of Food Science & Technology is seeking participants who are interested in tasting experiments involving foods and beverages throughout the year. To register as a potential volunteer for the studies, visit
https://vt.compusensecloud.com and then click on the link to fill out the brief registration survey. Signing up in the system means that the lab will email about upcoming studies — it does not obligate participation in any particular study. Participants can unsubscribe from the database at any time if no longer interested in any of the studies. Questions? Contact VT SEL’s PI, Dr. Jacob Lahne, at foodsensory@vt.edu.
Upcoming events:
APPALACHIAN INTEREST GROUP MEETING
Tuesday, Mar 19, 11:00am-12:00pm, GLC Room D
The goal is to raise awareness of diversity and other issues in Appalachia, as well as provide resources and meeting spaces to discuss broad issues of the region and outreach opportunities. Sign up at https://doodle.com/poll/wn36q9wiufcs8w55 . For More info contact grad student Patrick Salmons at psalmons@vt.edu
WOMEN’S MONTH CONNECT LUNCH
Tuesday, Mar 19, 12:00-1:00 pm, GLC Room B
Everyone is invited to attend this year’s Women’s Connect Lunch with keynote speaker Dr. Angela Simmons, the Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs. Student group leaders, faculty mentors, and members of the community are also invited. Event is free. Please register at https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ewZZQ06ybUuFDwh. For accommodations related to disabilities, contact Dr. Justin Grimes at jgrimes1@vt.edu at least 72 hours in advance of the event.
WRITING AN EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Wednesday, Mar 20, 1:30-2:30pm, GLC Room C
Come join us for a workshop on how to write an effective executive summary! Graduate coaches from the Virginia Tech writing center will lead this workshop and walk you through how to write an executive summary for one of your current writing pieces and answer any questions that you may have. Bring a copy of your work that you would like to write a summary about on the day of the workshop. Sign up at https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cOBjznARuw2wpKt. Questions? email grads@vt.edu.
HOW TO USE iTHENTICATE – TRAINING SESSIONS
Thursday, Mar 28, 10:00am-11:00am, GLC Room 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.
– Tuesday, April 9, 7:00pm-8:00pm via Zoom Room 5402318316
– Tuesday, April 16, 3:00pm-4:00pm in GLC C
CITIZEN SCHOLAR AWARD RECEPTION
Monday, Mar 25, 2:00-3:30pm, Graduate Life Center Room F
A reception will be held on Monday, Mar 25 to honor the program participants and an award will be given to each scholar by Graduate School Dean, Karen DePauw. The deadline to apply is Monday, Mar 11. Questions? Please contact Dr. Bill Huckle at wrhuckle@vt.edu.
MANAGING CONFLICT IN A TEAM SETTING
Thursday, Mar 28, 4:00-5:30, GLC Meeting Room C
As part of Graduate Education Week, learn how to manage conflict in a team setting. Bryan Hanson, the Ombudsperson for the Virginia Tech Graduate School, is leading this workshop. If interested please register through Handshake: https://vt.joinhandshake.com/events/259693/share_preview. Questions? Email grads@vt.edu.
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-52325232178. 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.
ANNUAL ETHICS SYMPOSIUM: ETHICS AND ENTERPRISE ASSURANCE
Tuesday, Apr 2, 7:30pm, Burruss Auditorium
The Graduate Honor System encourages grad students to attend this presentation by Dr. Leo Mackay, Senior Vice President of Internal Audit, Ethics and Assurance for Lockheed Martin Corporation. For a bio sketch of Dr. Mackay, visit https://www.lockheedmartin.com/en-us/who-we-are/leadership-governance/leo-mackay.html. This event is part of Ethics Week, Apr 1-6.
ASIAN PACIFIC ISLANDER CONNECT LUNCH
Tuesday, Apr 2, 12:00-1:00 pm, Graduate Life Center Room B
This year’s Women’s Connect Lunch features keynote speaker Dr. Vincent Wang, Associate Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering and Mechanics. Grad students, student group leaders, faculty mentors, and members of the community are invited to join us for the lunch. Event is free and all are welcome to attend. Register at https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eCYoB6mrOGHiF13 by Mar 29. For accommodations related to disabilities, contact Dr. Justin Grimes at jgrimes1@vt.edu at least 72 hours in advance of the event.
ONLINE IDENTITY UNPACKED: DIGITAL LITERACY SYMPOSIUM 2019
Thursday, Apr 4, 11:00am-7:00pm
University Libraries invites all grad students for a day of exploring online identities through our many roles as students, educators, scholars, and more. There will be opportunities to reflect on and develop your own online presence throughout the day. Lunch and refreshments provided. Register and learn more: https://lib.vt.edu/research-learning/digital-literacy.html.