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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. Please put “GLC Weekly posting” in the subject line. The GLC Weekly postings are also available at https://webapps.graduateschool.vt.edu/glcweekly/
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Recurring Events:
1. WEEKLY DROP-IN SERVICES
This Week’s Events:
2. GLC CAFÉ
Administrative Announcements:
Jobs:
3. PROGRAM LEADER-GOVERNOR’S SCHOOL FOR AGRICULTURE SUMMER PROGRAM – 3rd posting
Volunteers and research participants sought:
5. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR SUMMER PROGRAM ACADEMIC COACH – 2nd posting
6. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR WORKING MEMORY STUDY – 3rd posting
Upcoming events:
Recurring Events
1. WEEKLY DROP-IN SERVICES:
– Career Advising: On hiatus for summer. See: https://blogs.lt.vt.edu/gradcareeropportunity/
– Cook Counseling: on summer hiatus
– Graduate School summer hours: MTThF 9:00am-4:00pm, W 9:30-4:00
– Immigration advising hours: MWF 1:00-4:00pm, TTh 9:00am-12:00pm, Room 120 GLC
– Writing assistance: reserve appointment at https://www.lib.vt.edu/spaces/writing-center.html
This Week’s Events
2. GLC CAFÉ – POTLUCK
Thursday, June 6, 3:30-5:00pm, GLC Reading Room
Feel free to bring something to share with fellow grad students and Graduate School staff while socializing over free coffee, tea and cookies.
Administrative Announcements:
Jobs:
3. PROGRAM LEADER-GOVERNOR’S SCHOOL FOR AGRICULTURE SUMMER PROGRAM – 3rd posting
The Virginia Governor’s School for Agriculture summer program has a position seeking a Program Leader from Jun 19 to Jul 21. Applications are being reviewed until May 31. The GSL is the heart of the Governor’s School for Agriculture (GSA). They interact on a continuing and personal basis with small numbers of GSA students, providing instruction, mentorship, and assistance to the Governor’s School students. The GSL plays a critical role in ensuring the Student Code of Conduct is adhered to at all times, and ensuring the personal safety of all Governor’s School for Agriculture students. Other roles include providing administrative and other support as directed by the Director or On-site Director. GSL’s will be selected for their academic ability, enthusiasm, potential as instructional assistants, and leadership. Go to https://www.alce.vt.edu/signature-programs/governors-ag-school/applications.html for a link to the application.
Volunteers and research participants sought:
5. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR SUMMER PROGRAM ACADEMIC COACH – 2nd posting
Volunteers needed to act as an academic coach for the STEP summer program. Volunteers will meet with a group of incoming first-year students for 10-30 minutes once a week starting on June 23 and ending July 26. Although there is no compensation, all volunteers will receive a free t-shirt. If interested, please contact Karis Boyd at karisb@vt.edu.
6. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR WORKING MEMORY STUDY – 3rd posting
Participants needed for study investigating the effect of sounds on working memory. The participant will sit at computer listening to different sounds through headphones while completing a working memory task. Task will include identifying colors and EEG will be used to non-invasively record brain activity while taking the test. Session will take approximately 2 hours. Participants 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 is $25. If interested, contact eeg.testing@vt.edu.
Upcoming events:
Don’t forget – The Graduate Life Center remains accessible 24/7 to all graduate students with a valid Hokie Passport.
Have a great week!
Sue
Sue Kass
Student Services Coordinator
Virginia Tech Graduate School
540-231-4558
sjkass@vt.edu
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