October 7 – 13, 2019

Recurring Events:
1. WEEKLY DROP-IN SERVICES
2. WEEKLY RECURRING EVENTS

This Week’s Events:
3. MINDFULNESS AND YOGA CLASSES FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS
4. DINING ETIQUETTE
5. DATA IN SOCIAL CONTEXT WORKSHOP
6. NEGOTIATING AN OFFER
7. 8-WEEK HAPPINESS GROUP

Administrative Announcements:
8. GSA TRAVEL FUND PROGRAM FALL CYCLE OPENING OCT 15 – 1st posting
9. CALL FOR COMSCICON CONFERENCE ORGANIZERS – 1st posting
10. CELEBRATE LGBTQ+ HISTORY MONTH – 1st posting
11. ANNUAL ONE HEALTH CASE COMPETITION – 1st posting
12. CHILDCARE AND EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION SURVEY – 2nd posting
13. THE FIRST VIRGINIA TECH LATINX SYMPOSIUM  – 2nd posting
14. UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES STUDIOS WORKSHOP SERIES – FALL 2019 – 2nd posting
15. RESEARCH TOOLS FOR GRAD STUDENTS WORKSHOP SERIES: FALL 2019 – 2nd posting
16. CALL FOR PAPERS: COMMUNITY CHANGE – 3.1 (2019) and 4.1 (2020) – 3rd posting
17. VMCVM’S TRUNK OR TREAT LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS – 3rd posting
18. INTERFAITH CIRCLE – DEAN OF STUDENTS OFFICE – 3rd posting
19. ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST – 3rd posting

Jobs:
20. UKRAINIAN TRANSLATOR NEEDED FOR MOSS ARTS CENTER – 2nd posting

Volunteers and research participants sought:
21. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR BIOMECHANICS STUDY – 1st posting

Upcoming events:
— ACADEMIC JOB INTERVIEWING SKILLS (Reg. required)
— VT COMPOSITION SPEAKER SERIES FEATURING DR. KATE PANTELIDES
— AMERICAN INDIAN & INDIGENOUS HERITAGE MONTH EVENTS
— DR. RONALD E. MCNAIR SCHOLARS GRADUATE STUDENT CONNECT LUNCH (Reg. required)
— NETWORKING TIPS FOR INTROVERTS (Reg. required)
— FIRST GENERATION STUDENT CONNECT LUNCH (Reg. required)
— AMERICAN INDIAN AND INDIGENOUS CAMPUS ORGANIZATIONS MIXER LUNCH (Reg. required)
— DIWALI 2019 – THE FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS

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:
– MINDFULNESS AND YOGA CLASSES FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS
Mondays (Mindfulness), 11:30–12:00, GLC Wellness Room
Wednesdays (Yoga), 11:30-12:15, GLC Wellness Room
Rec Sports and Hokie Wellness come to the GLC every Monday and Wednesday at 11:30 to help you become more healthy!  Join a guided Mindfulness class from 11:30-12:00 on Mondays in the Wellness Room.  On Wednesdays from 11:30-12:15, an instructor-led yoga session is offered in the same room!  Come join in!
– 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
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/x29dmfp8p9tqtpkp.

This Week’s Events
3. MINDFULNESS AND YOGA CLASSES FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS
Monday, Oct 7 (Mindfulness), 11:30–12:00, GLC Wellness Room
Wednesday, Oct 9 (Yoga), 11:30-12:15, GLC Wellness Room
Rec Sports and Hokie Wellness come to the GLC every Monday and Wednesday at 11:30 to help you become more healthy!  Join a guided Mindfulness class from 11:30-12:00 on Mondays in the Wellness Room.  On Wednesdays from 11:30-12:15, an instructor-led yoga session is offered in the same room!  Come join in! Will run through the end of the semester.

4. DINING ETIQUETTE
Monday, Oct 7, 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 during which you can network with other graduate students!  Register here: https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6mL8e1gVRhAyW4B
 
5. NEGOTIATING AN OFFER
Wednesday, Oct 9, 5:30-6:30pm, GLC Room F
Negotiation a job offer is a delicate, complex art. Learn the best strategies of navigating these tough conversations, including how to research appropriate salary ranges, understanding what you can and cannot negotiate (including some hidden gems you may not have realized you CAN negotiate!) and go through some case studies of peer graduate students. Register here: https://vt.joinhandshake.com/events/347495/share_preview
 
6. DATA IN SOCIAL CONTEXT WORKSHOP
Thursday, Oct 10, 3:30-5:00, Newman Library, Room 124
Open to all graduate students. The Data in Social Context (DiSC) workshop prepares Graduate Teaching Assistants at Virginia Tech to teach courses that emphasize an interdisciplinary approach of data analytics, computational skills, and critical thinking in the humanities and social sciences. More information go to:  https://sites.google.com/vt.edu/etewing/disc/disc-workshop. This workshop will also be held on: Wednesday, Oct 23, 12:30-2:30; Thursday, Nov 7, 3:30-5:00 and Wednesday, Nov 13, 12:30-2:30

7. 8-WEEK HAPPINESS GROUP
Friday, Oct 11, 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!

Administrative Announcements:
8. GSA TRAVEL FUND PROGRAM FALL CYCLE OPENING OCT 15 – 1st posting
Have you presented or plan to present at a conference between July 1, 2019 and October 31, 2019? The VT GSA Travel Fund Program (TFP) will partially support the monetary costs associated with presenting at conferences including travel, lodging, meals, and registration. The Fall Cycle application will be open beginning Oct 15 — the deadline for application is Oct 31. For further details, updates, and the application, please see our website at https://blogs.lt.vt.edu/graduatestudentassembly/what-we-can-offer-you/funding-opportunities/travel-fund-program/ . For questions, support, or insights, please email VTGSATFP20192020@gmail.com

9. CALL FOR COMSCICON CONFERENCE ORGANIZERS – 1st posting
Are you passionate about communicating science? ComSciCon VT, an annual communicating science conference put on by graduate students for graduate students, is recruiting for members of the organizing committee. Committee members will work together to plan and implement ComSciCon VT 2020, which will take place on Feb 27 and 28. This year’s theme is “Inclusion, Diversity, and Accessibility in Science Communication.” This is a great opportunity to get conference planning and leadership experience, including roles in fundraising, sponsorship, hospitality, and session planning. Please contact Stephanie Edwards Compton at sedwrds3@vt.edu by Oct 11 if you are interested in joining the team.  

10. CELEBRATE LGBTQ+ HISTORY MONTH – 1st posting
Oct 1-31, various times and locations
Even with the loss of their beloved Director, Luis Garay, the LGBTQ+ Resource Center is still working hard to stay strong for LGBTQ+ History Month and hold events to keep their community together during this challenging time. Multiple organizations, including HokiePRIDE, QTPoC, spAAce, LGBT Caucus, AIICC, and others are joining hands to make the month of October full of events where people from all walks of life know they belong and their voices can be heard in LGBTQ+ spaces. Come learn from this community’s history and share in these events at LGBTQ+ History Month Calendar.  If interested in subscribing to HokiePRIDE’s newsletter, go to this link: update subscription preferences.

11. ANNUAL ONE HEALTH CASE COMPETITION – 1st posting
The Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine (VMCVM) One Health Working Group will be hosting the Annual One Health Case Competition Saturday, Nov 2 in celebration of International One Health Day. Winning teams will receive Amazon gift cards ($25-50 each), and all participants will receive a gift bag of One Health goodies. Teams compete to solve cases using a One Health approach, testing knowledge of infectious diseases, environmental toxins, infection control and prevention, and emergency preparedness and response! The case competition will be held from 9:00am to 2:30pm at VMCVM. Breakfast and lunch provided. Sign-up as an individual, a partial team (2-3 people) or a full team (4 people). TEAM RULES: Full Teams are 4 people. Each team needs to have at least one veterinary (DVM) or medical (DO/MD) student, one MPH student, and one graduate (MS or PhD, any Department) student. If interested, sign up at https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_20hr4dFovJPUWP3. Deadline for sign-up is Friday, Oct 18 at noon. For any questions or concerns contact Cassie Smith at cassie1@vt.edu

12. CHILDCARE AND EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION SURVEY – 2nd posting
Virginia Tech is deeply committed to finding new ways to support the university community and its childcare and early childhood education needs. Please share your feedback in a new childcare needs survey at this link or copy the link below. Input will be used to expand analysis and decision-making around childcare for employees and graduate students. The survey will also build upon the dedicated work of the university’s childcare working group made up of representatives from across the university. VT is partnering with KinderCare, a nationally-recognized childcare provider to conduct the survey. The survey will be open for approximately two weeks and should take less than 10 minutes to complete. Contact Ross Mecham at rmecham@vt.edu with questions or to request a paper survey.
https://knowledgeuniverse.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_40y7iupQSjq0NSZ?Q_DL=6FiIFZSm7AaUZMx_40y7iupQSjq0NSZ_MLRP_6PuoDlFPrvfwvVX&Q_CHL=email

13. THE FIRST VIRGINIA TECH LATINX SYMPOSIUM – 2nd posting
The first Virginia Tech Latinx Symposium will take place on Friday, Oct 25 in the Squires Student Center Old Dominion Ballroom. Tentative schedule for the Symposium: http://www.hfsc.org.vt.edu/symposium/. Proposals are being solicited from undergraduate and graduate students who identify as Latinx or Hispanic to present posters at the Symposium that reflect a broad variety of research ideas and approaches. Assistance for printing posters, easels for mounting them at the event, and even tutorials on how to present a poster will be provided. Students can submit ideas with this survey: https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3lcjsgLn12lvOWF. Faculty, staff, and students interested in attending can register at: https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9mMuA96cdA4aS1f. Please email Veronica Montes (vmontes@vt.edu) with questions.

14. UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES STUDIOS WORKSHOP SERIES – FALL 2019 – 2nd posting
More information and registration for each workshop can be found at calendar.lib.vt.edu/events
* Make Your Digital Life Safer and Easier: Good Passwords (Part 1), 10/9/2019 from 4:00-5:00pm in Torgersen 3310 (located on Torgersen Bridge)
* Make Your Digital Life Safer and Easier: Good Passwords (Part 1), 10/10/2019 from 11:00am-12:00pm in Torgersen 3310 (located on Torgersen Bridge)
* Creating Pitch Videos, 10/10/2019 from 3:30-5:00pm in Newman 207A
* Managing, Archiving and Reusing Qualitative and Mixed Methods Data, 10/14/2019 from 1:00-2:30pm in Torgersen 3310 (also available via Zoom)
* Fact-Checking for Global Citizens, 10/16/2019 from 4:00-5:00pm in Newman 207A
* Tinker Treat: Basic CAD and 3D Design, 10/16/2019 from 5:00-6:00pm in Newman 207a
* Make Your Digital Life Safer and Easier: Multi-Factor Authentication (Part 2), 10/17/2019 from 15.

15. RESEARCH TOOLS FOR GRAD STUDENTS WORKSHOP SERIES: FALL 2019 – 2nd 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.  
* Getting Started with Zotero, October 8 from 2-3 pm in Newman 207A or online
* Getting Started with Mendeley, October 10 from 2-3 pm in Newman 207A or online
* Getting Started with EndNote, October 15, 2-3 pm in Newman 207A or online
* Literature Reviews and Database Searching for Animal and Life Sciences, October 16, 2:30-3:45 pm in Torgersen 3310 or online
* Literature Reviews and Database Searching for Engineering, October 17, 3:30-4:30 pm in Newman 207A or online
* Developing Your Online Scholarly Presence, October 22, 2-3:30 pm in Newman 207A or online

16. CALL FOR PAPERS: COMMUNITY CHANGE – 3.1 (2019) and 4.1 (2020) – 3rd posting
Building on issues 1.1 and 2.1, Community Change’s third and fourth issues seek to continue unpacking the notion of ‘community change’—its complexities and challenges in recent decades of intensified economic, environmental, and political instabilities. Issue 3.1 will feature a themed section with scholarly works on environmental issues, climate change, and its consequences. Issue 4.1 will include a themed section revolving around food, and the myriad ways that its production, (mal)distribution, and social/cultural role(s) are central to questions of development, economy, and justice. Book reviews related to the theme are welcome. Key Dates: Call for submissions open – Sep 20. Full submission deadlines: For Issue 3.1 – Oct 15; Author notification of selection – Nov 1; Online publication – Dec. For Issue 4.1 – Dec 15; Author notification of selection – Jan 15, 2020; Online publication – June 2020 .Please submit preliminary articles of the chosen format to communitychange@vt.edu. For submission information, please visit https://www.communitychange.ipg.vt.edu/

17. VMCVM’S TRUNK OR TREAT LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS – 3rd posting
We are hosting the second annual VMCVM will hold its second annual Trunk or Treat on Oct 30. This event is open to the public, from 5:00 to 7:00pm in the Vet Med parking lot (205 Duck Pond Drive) and provides a safe and fun place for local families and children to trick or treat. VT organizations and clubs are needed to host a trunk to hand out candy to the trick or treating children. Each club or organization may decorate their trunk and a gift card will go to the best decorated car! Each organization must provide their own candy to hand out but there will be extra candy to replenish as needed. Parking services will waive tickets in the Vet Med parking lot starting at 4:30pm, so cars with a current parking pass may park there early to get set up. Sign up to volunteer at https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1cexvL9Tp6XJFgOV-6QucqO9RXh43WNx46asAjM2aKGU/edit?usp=sharing

18. INTERFAITH CIRCLE – DEAN OF STUDENTS OFFICE – 3rd posting
Participate in interfaith dialogue and cooperation at Virginia Tech. The Dean of Students Office is advancing interfaith engagement on campus.  All are welcome, as the interfaith circle includes all religious, non-religious, spiritual, and secular identities. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter: tinyurl.com/interfaithcircle.

19. ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST – 3rd posting
The Graduate School invites submissions of art and photography by graduate students for display in the GLC. The contest theme is  “This is Home.” The deadline for submission is October 11. More information about the contest and submission instructions can be found here: https://graduatelifecenter.vt.edu/glc-art-and-photo-contest.html

Jobs:
20. UKRAINIAN TRANSLATOR NEEDED FOR MOSS ARTS CENTER – 2nd posting
The Moss Arts Center is seeking someone who can translate from Ukrainian into English to assist a moderator at a public event. Required hours would include one (1) 30-minute preliminary meeting at the translator’s convenience, as well as two (2) hours on February 21, 2020 from 5:30-7:30 pm. As compensation, the translator will be provided with two (2) complimentary tickets to a Moss Arts Center performance. For more information, please email Anna Wehr at annalw@vt.edu

Volunteers and research participants sought:
21. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR BIOMECHANICS STUDY – 1st posting
The Granata Biomechanics Lab is studying the impact of race and related factors on movement mechanics. This low-risk study will involve two testing sessions (approximately 30 minutes and 90 minutes in length). You will receive a total of $20 in compensation for your participation in this study. To be eligible for the study you must meet the following criteria: (1) be between 18 and 30 years old, (2) self-identify as African-American or white American, (3) can walk without an assistive device, and (4) have not had a lower extremity injury in the past 3 months that limited your physical activity for more than 2 days. If you are interested in participating in this study please contact Cherice Hughes-Oliver at cnh4ph@vt.edu.

Upcoming events:
ACADEMIC JOB INTERVIEWING SKILLS
Tuesday, Oct 15, 5:30-6:30pm, GLC Room F
Learn how to prepare before an interview, what to expect, how to practice interviewing, and what resources are available to you so you can ace the interview! This workshop is focused on an academic industry position. Register here: https://vt.joinhandshake.com/events/347499/share_preview
 
VT COMPOSITION SPEAKER SERIES FEATURING DR. KATE PANTELIDES
Friday, Oct 18, 12:15 & 2:30pm, Shanks 370/380
Dr. Kate Pantelides, Middle Tennessee State University, will be visiting on Friday, Oc 18, to give a presentation and to lead a teaching workshop. Lunch will be provided.
12:15-1:10pm Presentation: “After the Accusation: The Lasting Impact of Plagiarism Trauma on Student Writing Behaviors”
2:30-4:00pm Pedagogical Workshop: “Using Systems Thinking to Connect Classroom Learning and ProgramOutcomes”

AMERICAN INDIAN & INDIGENOUS HERITAGE MONTH EVENTS
Oct 15 – Nov 15, various times and locations
American Indian and Indigenous Heritage Month was designated by Congress in 1990 and celebrates the accomplishments of the peoples who were the original inhabitants, explorers, and settlers of the United States. Featured events can be found at the following link: https://ccc.vt.edu/calendar/American_Indian_Heritage_Month.html. If you are in need of an accommodations or have any questions, contact Melissa Faircloth at missy86@vt.edu.

DR. RONALD E. MCNAIR SCHOLARS GRADUATE STUDENT CONNECT LUNCH
Monday, Oct 21, Noon-1:00pm, Graduate Life Center, Room C
Join the Office for Recruitment, Diversity, and Inclusion for lunch in celebrating our Ronald E. McNair scholars. Network with faculty, staff and students while enjoying some delicious free food! Register at http://bit.ly/2019McNairLunch by Friday, Oct 18. All are welcome to attend! Questions? Contact ordi@vt.edu. 

NETWORKING TIPS FOR INTROVERTS
Monday, Oct 21, 5:30-6:30pm, GLC Room F
Does the word “networking” bring chills down your spine as an introvert? Are you often intimidated to attend professional conferences because of the sheer amount of networking involved? Attend this graduate career development workshop to learn important strategies and tips to overcome this fear of networking. Extroverts looking for networking tips are welcome, too! Register here: https://vt.joinhandshake.com/events/347528/share_preview

FIRST GENERATION STUDENT CONNECT LUNCH
Thursday, Oct 24, 2019, Noon-1:00pm, Graduate Life Center, Multipurpose Room
Are you a first generation student looking to connect with others? Join the Office of Recruitment, Diversity, and Inclusion and come meet with faculty, staff and students while enjoying some delicious free food! All are welcome to attend! Please register here: http://bit.ly/2019FirstGenerationConnectLunch by Tuesday, Oct 23. Questions? Contact ordi@vt.edu

AMERICAN INDIAN AND INDIGENOUS CAMPUS ORGANIZATIONS MIXER LUNCH
Friday, Oct 25, 2019, Noon-2:00pm, Room 122, Squires Student Center 
Join the American Indian & Indigenous Community Center, at this year’s Native and Indigenous Campus Organizations Mixer. Students, faculty, mentors, and members of the community are invited to join. This event is free. Register at https://bit.ly/2IpLVcg by Wednesday, Oct 23. All are welcome to attend. Questions? Contact missy86@vt.edu  

DIWALI 2019 – THE FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
Sunday, Oct 27, 4:45-10:00pm, various locations listed below
Grad student Mayank Kurana and The Indian Students Association at VT invite you and your family to the celebration of Diwali on Oct 27. Diwali, is the festival of lights and one of the most important festivals in the Indian calendar, signifying the victory of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, good over evil, and hope over despair. Enjoy the Cultural Show in Haymarket Theater, Squires, demonstrating various artistic talents of the Indian culture and the student body at VT (4:45-7:30pm). Afterwards, there will be fireworks on the Drillfield (7:45-8:00pm), and a Diwali Dinner buffet in the Commonwealth Ballroom, Squires (8:00-9:30pm). Free admission to show and fireworks; early bird student tickets are $12 for groups of 3 or more and $13 per single ticket; $20 for others. You can purchase the dinner tickets at https://campuslife.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx… If you want to perform at the cultural show and for other questions, contact at virginia.tech.isa@gmail.com.