Recurring Events:
1. WEEKLY DROP-IN SERVICES
2. WEEKLY RECURRING EVENTS
This Week’s Events:
3. HOW TO USE iTHENTICATE – TRAINING SESSION
4. OLE AT VT- DANCE CLASS
5. GLC CAFÉ
6. FAMILIES IN THE DIGITAL AGE – INVITED TALK
7. 8-WEEK HAPPINESS GROUP
8. INTERVARSITY GRADUATE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP: DINNER AT BRADLEY STUDY CENTER
Administrative Announcements:
9. P.E.O. SCHOLAR AWARD NOMINATIONS SOUGHT – 1st posting
10. ACCELERATE – PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM – 1st posting
11. EDCI 5954: INFORMAL LEARNING IN NORTHERN ENGLAND – 1st posting
12. RESEARCH TOOLS FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS WORKSHOP SERIES: FALL 2019 – 1st posting
13. UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES STUDIOS WORKSHOP SERIES: FALL 2019 – 1st posting
14. GRAD STUDENT ASSEMBLY (GSA) HIRING PROGRAM CHAIRS FOR 2019-2020 – 1st posting
15. JOIN THE VT GRADUATE ACADEMY OF TEACHING EXCELLENCE (VT GrATE) – 2nd posting
16. PREPLAB INTERDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH TEAM: CALL FOR TEAM MEMBERS – 2nd posting
17. 500 WOMEN SCIENTIST’S – BLACKSBURG POD – 2nd posting
18. VIRGINIA TECH HAZARD RESEARCH DAY, VTHRD19 POSTER CONTEST – 2nd posting
19. GRADUATE STUDENT ASSEMBLY (GSA) HIRING PROGRAM CHAIRS 2019-2020 – 2nd posting
20. GRADUATE SCHOOL PLANNERS ARE IN!!!!! – 3rd posting
21. CHECK YOUR RESIDENCY STATUS FOR IN-STATE TUITION – 3rd posting
22. CALL FOR PAPERS – SPECTRA: THE ASPECT JOURNAL – 3rd posting
23. HOW TO USE iTHENTICATE – TRAINING SESSION – 3rd posting
Jobs:
Volunteers and research participants sought:
24. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR AN AUGMENTED REALITY USER STUDY – 3rd posting
25. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR EXOSKELETON STUDY – 3rd posting
26. GRAD STUDENTS NEEDED FOR STUDY ON PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, WORK & WELL-BEING – 3rd posting
Upcoming events:
— LGBTQ+ CONNECT LUNCH (9/17; registration required)
— DATA MANIPULATION IN R (9/17; registration required)
— FALL MEET-THE-ACADEMY SOCIAL (9/17)
— NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC LIVE: “CORAL KINGDOMS AND EMPIRES OF ICE” (9/17; reg. req.)
— GLC HIKE TO TINKER CLIFFS (9/29; registration required)
— HISPANIC/LATINX STUDENT CONNECT LUNCH (10/3; register by 10/1)
— PUMPKIN PATCH GRADUATE STUDENT TRIP (10/6; register by 10/1)
Recurring Events
1. WEEKLY DROP-IN SERVICES:
– Career Advising: Thursdays, 3:00-5:00pm, GLC Lobby, starting Sep 19. Also see: https://blogs.lt.vt.edu/gradcareeropportunity/.
– Cook Counseling: Thursdays & Fridays, 1:00-5:00pm. Will begin Friday Aug 30
– Graduate School advising hours: MTThF 8:00am-5:00pm, W 9:30-4:00, 120 GLC
– 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
2. WEEKLY RECURRING EVENTS:
– WRITING STRATEGIES FOR GRADUATE WRITERS
Mondays, 9:30-11:00, GLC, Room D and Wednesdays, 12:30-2:00, Room D
Session can last up to 1.5 hours; you are limited to two of these special appointments at the GLC per semester. Make an appointment at https://vt.mywconline.com.
– CONVERSATIONAL ENGLISH SUPPORT FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS
Wednesdays and Fridays, 2:30-3:30pm, GLC Room D
Practice conversational English with the help of our community volunteers.
Often, extra individualized support will be available before and after the Wednesday and Friday sessions. Make an appointment at https://vt.mywconline.com.
– GLC CAFÉ
2nd and 4th Wednesday and every Thursday, 3:30-5:00pm, GLC Reading Room
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.
– FREE CHILDCARE – KIDS’ NIGHT OUT – WELCOME BACK!
Thursdays, 6:30-8:30pm, VT Women’s Center, 206 Washington St., B’burg – STARTS SEP 5
Please sign up for this free Thursday evening session (6:30-8:30) of fun and games in a safe and supportive atmosphere for your child aged 2-12 at the Virginia Tech Women’s Center. Space is limited. Children should be toilet trained. Contact Jessie Meltsner at jmelts@vt.edu with any questions. https://doodle.com/poll/78n4xsdh4ppd3krf
This Week’s Events
3. HOW TO USE iTHENTICATE – TRAINING SESSION
Monday, Sep 16, 2:00pm, Session via Zoom (Meeting ID: 5402318316)
The Graduate School is offering a training session on how graduate students will use iThenticate to review the originality of documents, ensure accurate attribution to other authors, and eliminate occurrences of potential plagiarism. Registration at https://profdev.tlos.vt.edu/ by searching for “iThenticate” in the search box.
4. OLE AT VT- DANCE CLASS
Monday, Sep 16, 7:30-8:30pm, 104 Johnston Student Center
No prior experience needed. Olé at VT is a group of students dedicated to studying the art and performance of Flamenco dance, as well as other types of Spanish dance. Meets weekly to dance and perform various times throughout the semester including an exclusive final performance at the end of every semester. Open to all students, faculty, staff, and members of the community, regardless of experience with dance and/or Spanish culture. For more information or questions, contact nitashas@vt.edu.
5. GLC CAFÉ
Thursday, Sep 19, 3:30-5:00pm, GLC Reading Room
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.
6. FAMILIES IN THE DIGITAL AGE – INVITED TALK
Friday, Sep 20, 9:30am, Fralin Hall Auditorium
Grad student Jessica Resor invites you to a talk sponsored by The Department of Human Development and Family Science, “Families in the Digital Age: Early Learning, Play And Interactions in the Context of Screen Media,” by Dr. Heather Kirkorian from UW-Madison. Dr. Kirkorian will share findings from her experimental research on the impact of screen media on early learning and play. Since the dramatic increase in young children’s access to and use of electronics, she will consider differential impact based on media content, social context, and individual child factors. Specific topics will include toddlers’ learning from various screen media and the impact of background television on play and parent-child interactions. The talk is open to all students and faculty. Questions? Contact Dr. Koeun Choi at koeun@vt.edu
7. 8-WEEK HAPPINESS GROUP
Friday, Sep 13 – Nov 1, 11:30am-12:30pm, GLC Wellness Room
Graduate students are invited to join an 8-Week Happiness Group to explore topics such as gratitude, meditation, avoiding social comparison, practicing kindness, taking care of your body, embracing curiosity, practicing self-compassion, building resiliency, finding your meaning and purpose and goal-setting. The content is based on positive psychology research about what does and does not make people truly happy. Registration: Click here to register!
8. INTERVARSITY GRADUATE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP: DINNER AT BRADLEY STUDY CENTER
Friday, Sep 20, 6:00-7:30pm, 104 Faculty Street (right behind PKs)
We are a diverse and welcoming community that explores how Christian faith informs our academic and professional work. Join us for a pizza dinner, interactive Bible discussion, and a tour of the new Bradley Study Center (bradleystudycenter.org), a center for Christian study at Virginia Tech. For more info visit gcfvt.org.
Administrative Announcements:
9. P.E.O. SCHOLAR AWARD NOMINATIONS SOUGHT – 1st posting
The P.E.O. (Philanthropic Education Organization) is offering the Scholar Award of $15,000 to eligible women who are currently working on their PhD. Local application components must be submitted by Sep 20, including a 1-2-page letter of application highlighting current work and career goals and resume, emailed to P.E.O. Scholar Awards Chairperson, Elva MIller, elva.miller@comcast.net or P.O. Box 10415, Blacksburg, VA 24062-0415. Nominees should be on track to complete doctoral level degree between Apr 2021 and Aug 2022. If the potential candidate is working on a joint program, such as a PhD/DVM, she must be scheduled to complete the entire program (both degrees) between Apr 2021 and Aug 2022. For more information go to https://www.peointernational.org/scholar. Contact Elva Miller with questions.
10. ACCELERATE – PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM – 1st posting
Accelerate your job search by participating in a graduate student professional development program developed in partnership by Career and Professional Development and the Graduate School. This is a semester long program and students that complete it will receive a certificate of completion and be invited to an end-of-semester reception. More information on the program and how to register can be found here: https://graduateschool.vt.edu/student-life/professional-development/professional-development-series.html If you have questions, please contact Alyssa Rametta at alyssarametta@vt.edu
11. EDCI 5954: INFORMAL LEARNING IN NORTHERN ENGLAND – 1st posting
Coast to Coast: Cultural Curriculum, Creative Technologies, Common People, Coal and Curries
(3 credit hours) Winter Session 2019-20 | January 1-18, 2020. This is a unique, intense two-week study abroad experience in the Northern England (Lancashire and Yorkshire) and London. Explore places that you may never otherwise learn about or see on a typical visit to England, while focusing on learning about, as well as creatively documenting, the pedagogy of place. Course designed to take students to cities and towns that represent the industrial heartland of Northern England. Focus of course is how national and local narratives on industrialization, politics, radicalism, race, immigration, gender, class, and sexuality from Northern England are represented within the cultural curriculum. Participants will map locations visited using creative technologies, such as virtual and augmented reality. Information Session Sep 27, 2:00-3:30pm. Multipurpose Room, Newman Library. For more information and to apply (deadline is Oct 1): https://bit.ly/2L3Lx56. Program Contacts: David Hicks: hicks@vt.edu; Todd Ogle: jogle@vt.edu; Martha Jensen: mljensen@vt.edu.
12. RESEARCH TOOLS FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS WORKSHOP SERIES: FALL 2019 – 1st posting
More information and registration for each workshop can be found at calendar.lib.vt.edu/events. Any questions can be directed to lisab5@vt.edu.
* Literature Reviews and Database Searching for Social and Behavioral Sciences, September 17, 2:30-4:00 in Newman 207A or online
* Introduction to Research Data Management, September 30, 2:30-3:30 in Newman 207A or online
* Getting Started with Zotero, October 8, 2-3 pm in Newman 207A or online
13. UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES STUDIOS WORKSHOP SERIES: FALL 2019 – 1st posting
More information and registration for each workshop can be found at calendar.lib.vt.edu/events.
* Fundamentals of Data Visualization with Adobe Illustrator, September 17, 10-11:30am in Torgersen 3310
* Staying on Track for Long-term Projects, September 17, 2:30-3:30pm in Fusion Studio (Newman 2038)
* Systematic Reviews 101: Current Trends in Evidence Synthesis, September 23, 3-4:15pm in Newman 6020 or online
* Intermediate Data Visualization Design with Adobe Illustrator, September 24, 10-11:30am in Torgersen 3310
14. GRAD STUDENT ASSEMBLY (GSA) HIRING PROGRAM CHAIRS FOR 2019-2020 – 1st posting
The GSA is currently accepting applications for 2019-2020 program chairs. Each paid position will have responsibilities related to implementing the GSA’s programs, attending meetings, and volunteering at GSA-sponsored events. Seeking applicants who are excellent time-managers and multi-taskers; who are great communicators and writers; and who are creative problem-solvers. All chairs will work under the supervision of the Executive Board, and directly with the Director of Programs. Hiring chairs to manage our Travel Fund Program, our Graduate Research Development Program, and annual Research Symposium and Exposition. For more information on each position, visit (http://bit.ly/ChairApp1920). To apply, complete the forms available on the webpage, which includes general information and questions pertaining to chair interests. Send questions to Sharon Stidham at sharon62@vt.edu. No applications accepted via email. Applications are due on Friday, Sep 20 at 5:00pm.
15. JOIN THE VT GRADUATE ACADEMY OF TEACHING EXCELLENCE (VT GrATE) – 2nd posting
The VT Graduate Academy of Teaching Excellence (VT GrATE) invites you to join the academy or advance in membership. Applications due Sep 21 at midnight. Visit www.vtgrate.org and click on the Membership tab for more information, or email Katie Ayers at ayersk14@vt.edu.
16. PREPLAB INTERDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH TEAM: CALL FOR TEAM MEMBERS – 2nd posting
The PrepLab Team is looking for interested graduate students to help with the continuing development of PrepLab, an interdisciplinary open-education repository that allows sharing of educational materials. Past opportunities have included grants, software and research recognition and conference presentations. Any graduate student interested in open education, software development, interdisciplinary research, or website design is welcomed to contact Leanna Ireland at lireland@vt.edu for more information. We are particularly interested in students with skills in and/or working experience with Git, NoSQL design and use, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
17. 500 WOMEN SCIENTIST’S – BLACKSBURG POD – 2nd posting
Lauren Maynard and Melissa Burt, PhD students, are the co-coordinators for the Blacksburg Pod of 500 Women Scientists. They invite you to a gathering of women scientists in Blacksburg/New River Valley to start a pod (local chapter) of the 500 Women Scientists. The group was created to connect women scientists who support an inclusive society around science, and has members across the US and in over 100 countries. They will have an informal gathering in September and anyone who signs up to join the pod (https://500womenscientists.org/pods/) will be sent an invitation with the date and time. Also follow them on Twitter (@500wsBlacksburg)!
18. VIRGINIA TECH HAZARD RESEARCH DAY, VTHRD19 POSTER CONTEST – 2nd posting
VT EERI’s student Chapter, in partnership with the DRRM program, will hold the first Virginia Tech hazard Research Day, VThRD19. The event is open to all Virginia Tech graduate and undergraduate students. The event consists of a poster competition, judged by a panel of faculty members from different programs. The main theme is different aspects of natural, biological and technological hazards. Event will be held on Oct 1 in the Fralin Life Science Institute. Certificate of achievement and gift cards will be awarded to winners in each track (poster, presentation).
For registration please use the following link before Sep 25: https://forms.gle/CwfetG69bkHwFUrbA. Inquiries about VThRD19 can be directed to Mohsen Zaker Esteghamati (mohsenzaker@vt.edu).
19. GRADUATE STUDENT ASSEMBLY (GSA) HIRING PROGRAM CHAIRS 2019-2020 – 2nd posting
The GSA is currently accepting applications for 2019-2020 program chairs! Each paid position will have responsibilities related to implementing the GSA’s programs, attending meetings, and volunteering at GSA-sponsored events. Seeking applicants who are excellent time-managers and multi-taskers; who are great communicators and writers; and who are creative problem-solvers. All chairs will work under the supervision of the Executive Board, and directly with the Director of Programs. This year, they are hiring chairs to manage the Travel Fund Program, Graduate Research Development Program, and the annual Research Symposium and Exposition. For more information, visit (http://bit.ly/ChairApp1920). To apply, complete the forms available on link above, which includes general information and questions pertaining to chair interests. Send any questions to Sharon Stidham at sharon62@vt.edu. No applications will be accepted via email. Applications due on Friday, Sep 20 at 5:00pm.
20. GRADUATE SCHOOL PLANNERS ARE IN!!!!! – 3rd posting
Please come and pick up a Graduate School Planner in the GLC Reading Room or at the Graduate School Reception Desk.
21. CHECK YOUR RESIDENCY STATUS FOR IN-STATE TUITION – 3rd posting
If you believe you are considered an in-state resident, please check your HokieSpa account to make sure that your correct residency is reflected. This info can be found under “View your General Student Information.” New graduate students who are Virginia Tech undergraduates are not automatically coded as in-state. To receive in-state residency, students must fill out a Graduate In-State Tuition Request form. For more information go to https://graduateschool.vt.edu/admissions/tuition-and-costs/in-state-tuition-and-residency.html.
22. CALL FOR PAPERS – SPECTRA: THE ASPECT JOURNAL – 3rd posting
The editors of SPECTRA: The ASPECT Journal invite submissions of scholarly work by Sep 16 in all areas of social, political, ethical, and cultural thought for the Fall 2019. Submit academic articles, book reviews, and original artwork for publication in volume 7.2. Submissions may speak to individual social science or humanities fields, or apply an interdisciplinary lens to contemporary theoretical, critical, empirical, or policy-oriented subjects. SPECTRA is a graduate student-run, peer reviewed scholarly journal hosted at VT. Its aim is to highlight the power of interdisciplinary work and provide a platform for scholars to work across disciplines and experiment methodologically. Scholarly submissions from graduate-students, early career professionals, and established thinkers accepted. Visit https://spectrajournal.org/announcement/ for more information.
Jobs:
None at this time
Volunteers and research participants sought:
23. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR STUDY ON GROUP CHATS – 1st posting
The EchoLab at Virginia Tech is seeking individuals for an experimental study that involves participating in an instant messenger group chat to collaborate on a given task. The goal of the study is to observe user habits/patterns in a group chat conversation. Participants must be 18 years and older; active users of any Instant Messenger (IM) App such as Message/Slack/WhatsApp, etc., able to collaborate on the group chat, fill out a survey, and answer post-task interview in English. Duration is approximately 60 minutes. This is a remote study and can be performed from home/library/any other location where the use of smartphones and/or personal computers is permitted. Compensation is $10 Amazon Gift Card (electronic) after completing the study. For more information, contact viralpasad@vt.edu. To participate in the study, go to https://forms.gle/LwwzHQjsSfVxVXCFA.
24. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR AN AUGMENTED REALITY USER STUDY – 3rd posting
The 3D Interaction (3DI) group invites participation in a research study with virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) technologies. This team is investigating the best ways to interact with AR and VR, and this study compares various methods of interaction with virtual data and information. Study will make use of state-of-the-art VR and AR technologies such as the HTC Vive and Magic Leap One. Participants will come to the Sandbox, Room 160 in the Moss Arts Center. Participants will be asked to complete interaction tasks such as navigation, viewport manipulation, and object selection in either AR or VR then for their comments about these innovative interaction techniques. The entire experimental session will take about 90 min. Experiment will be video and audio recorded for researchers’ further interpretations and analysis of user behavioral patterns. Must speak English, 18+ years old, have normal or corrected to normal vision (contact lenses are fine, no eyeglasses.) Participation will be on first-come-first-serve basis. For more information or to schedule a session, contact Feiyu Lu at feiyulu@vt.edu.
25. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR EXOSKELETON STUDY – 3rd posting
This lab-based study asks how using an exoskeleton changes the physical demands and productivity of both younger and older workers. Participants must between 18-30 years or 45-60 years old, male or female. Performance is measured during a lifting/lowering task. Expected findings will guide exoskeleton use for diverse groups of workers. There are 2 sessions each lasting approx.. 2 hours. Compensation is $10/hr. No self-reported current or recent (past 12-months) musculoskeletal problems or injuries. The exoskeletons do not provide specific information about body size limits for their use, so participants will be excluded if an exoskeleton does not fit comfortably. Email Albert Moore at amoore@vt.edu to sign up and receive the Informed Consent Form.
26. GRAD STUDENTS NEEDED FOR STUDY ON PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, WORK & WELL-BEING – 3rd posting
Virginia Tech researchers in the Department of Psychology are recruiting VT graduate students for a study on physical activity, work characteristics and psychological well-being. Participation will consist of the completion of three online surveys completed a month apart during the academic semester. Compensation is a $5 Amazon gift card per survey for a total of $15 in Amazon gift cards possible. Click link for first survey and more info: https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bd3ZuQUw8ujvUKV.
Contact Trevin Glasgow (trevin@vt.edu) or Scott Geller (esgeller@vt.edu) with questions.
Upcoming events:
LGBTQ+ CONNECT LUNCH
Tuesday, Sep 17, 12:00pm-1:00 pm, Graduate Life Center Room C
You are invited to this year’s LGBTQ+ Graduate Student Connect Lunch with keynote speaker Dr. Jordan Harrison, Clinical Psychologist at Cook Counseling Center. Students, faculty/staff, and members of the community are also invited to join us for the lunch. The event is free and all are welcome to attend. Please register at http://bit.ly/2019ConnectLunch. For accommodations, please contact Dr. Justin Grimes at jgrimes18@vt.edu at least 72 hours in advance of the event.
DATA MANIPULATION IN R
Tuesday, Sep 17, 5:00–7:00pm, Torgerson 1100
Do you have a dataset you need to clean up? Do you want help learning how to use R to clean data? In this hands-on and interactive course, learn to do the following: Subset a dataset; Create new variables; arrange, sort, and rename variables; Stack datasets; Merge datasets. Very minimal coding experience is required. It is suggested that you attend the SAIG Short Course: Basics of R before attending this course. Bring a laptop to the course and please install R and RStudio which can be downloaded from the following links: https://www.r-project.org/ (Links to an external site).
https://www.rstudio.com/products/rstudio/download/ (Links to an external site). If you already have R and RStudio, make sure they are the most up-to-date versions. This course is jointly sponsored by the Statistical Application and Innovations Group (SAIG) and Networked Learning Initiatives (NLI).Enroll Today: https://profdev.tlos.vt.edu/browse/researchdiscovery/courses/saig2-091719. Free to VT Faculty & Student Researchers
FALL MEET-THE-ACADEMY SOCIAL
Tuesday, Sep 17, 5:30pm, Hahn Horticulture Garden
The VT Graduate Academy of Teaching Excellence (VT GrATE) is sponsoring a Fall Meet-the-Academy social at 5:30pm Sept.17 at the Hahn Horticulture Garden. Come enjoy free food and drinks and learn about what the Academy has to offer. Please RSVP to Katie Ayers at ayersk14@vt.edu.
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC LIVE: “CORAL KINGDOMS AND EMPIRES OF ICE”
Tuesday, Sep 17, 7:30pm, Moss Arts Center
Come join the GLC Fellows and your fellow graduate students to see “Coral Kingdoms and Empires of Ice”, an exploration of the marine life of Kimbe Bay (Papa New Guinea), Antarctica, and Canada’s Gulf of St. Lawrence through the eyes of the photographic team of David Doubilet and his underwater partner Jennifer Hayes. All graduate students are welcome and free tickets will be provided to the first 20 students to register at: https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1GP9nIWqMkFABhP. Contact Athulya Simon at aasimon@vt.edu with any questions.
GLC HIKE TO TINKER CLIFFS
Sunday, Sep 29, 9:00 am
Join the GLC Fellows and other graduate students as they hike Tinker Cliffs, the third leg in the Triple Crown with great views of the Catawba Valley! Be advised, this hike is not easy going. You will encounter steep climbs and numerous switchbacks, so all hikers are encouraged to wear athletic shoes and bring lots of water. The hike is 7.7 miles round-trip and you should anticipate a hiking time of 4 hours. Space is limited, so register at https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9KMCOs5wOYyG8st by Tuesday, Sep 24 if you plan to attend. If you have any questions, email Athulya Simon at aasimon@vt.edu.
HISPANIC/LATINX STUDENT CONNECT LUNCH
Thursday, October 3, 12:00 pm-1:15 pm, Graduate Life Center, Multi-Purpose Room
We would like to invite you to join us at this year’s Hispanic/Latino Graduate Student Connect Lunch with keynote speaker Dr. Luisa Havens Gerardo, Vice Provost for Enrollment Management. Student group leaders, faculty mentors, and members of the community are also invited to join us for the lunch. The event is free and all are welcome to attend. Please register at http://bit.ly/HispanicConnectEvent by Oct 1. For accommodations related to disabilities, please contact Dr. Justin Grimes jgrimes18@vt.edu at least 72 hours in advance of the event.
PUMPKIN PATCH GRADUATE STUDENT TRIP
Sun. Oct 6, 12:00pm, Meet in the GLC Lobby
Join the GLC Fellows and other graduate students on a trip to one of the New River Valley’s best kept secrets! Joe’s Trees is a family owned business that runs a pumpkin patch each fall and a fall farm festival. There are tons of fun activities including hayrides, a pumpkin patch, a corn maze, as well as great food. Make sure to bring cash in order to participate in these awesome activities or in case you find any food you may desire. If you are interested in joining, fill out this survey before it closes on Tuesday, Oct 1. Contact Chad Walmer at wchad1@vt.edu if you have any questions!