Recurring Events:
1. WEEKLY DROP-IN SERVICES
2. WEEKLY RECURRING EVENTS
This Week’s Events:
3. LITTLE HOKIE(TM) HAND-ME-DOWN – SHOPPING DAYS
4. HOW TO USE iTHENTICATE – TRAINING SESSION
5. THREE ANNE FRANKS: A PLAY BY MAYA MACDONALD
6. GSA TRIVIA NIGHT
Administrative Announcements:
7. GRAD 5204: CITIZEN SCHOLAR SEMINAR (CRN 20270) – 2nd posting
8. DIVERSITY SCHOLAR PROGRAM APPLICATION IS OPEN – 3rd posting
9. FISH & WILDLIFE GRADUATE STUDENT ASSOC. 2020 CALENDARS AVAILABLE – 3rd posting
Jobs:
10. FULL-TIME GRAD ASSISTANTSHIP WITH ENGINEERING EDUCATION – 1st posting
Volunteers and research participants sought:
11. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR NEUROSCIENCE STUDY – 1st posting
12. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED: SELF DRIVING CAR RESEARCH STUDY – 1st posting
13. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR DRIVING SIMULATOR STUDY – 1st posting
14. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR LEGIBILITY STUDY – 2nd posting
15. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR EXOSKELETON AND WALKING STUDY – 2nd posting
16. FEMALE PARTICIPANTS NEEDED: PSYCHOPHYSIOLOGY RESEARCH STUDY – 3rd posting
17. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR ONLINE PUZZLE & WORK BEHAVIOR SURVEY – 3rd posting
Upcoming events:
— DOWNTON ABBEY AT THE LYRIC
— T-BREAK LUNCH FOR GRADS
— DIVERSITY STATEMENT WRITING WORKSHOP
— GRADUATE STUDENT WRITING RETREAT (12/5; reg. required – space limited)
— INTERFAITH EVENING DIALOGUES FOR STUDENTS – DEAN OF STUDENTS OFFICE
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), 11:30am–12:00pm, GLC Wellness Room
Wednesdays (Yoga), 11:30am-12:15pm, GLC Wellness Room
Rec Sports and Hokie Wellness come to the GLC every Monday and Wednesday at 11:30am to help you become more healthy! Join a guided Mindfulness class from 11:30am-12:00pm on Mondays in the Wellness Room. On Wednesdays from 11:30am-12:15pm, an instructor-led yoga session is offered in the same room! Come join in!
– WRITING STRATEGIES FOR GRADUATE WRITERS
Mondays, 9:30-11:00am, GLC, Room D and Wednesdays, 12:30-2:00pm, 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 (6:30-8:30pm) 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. Sign up at https://doodle.com/poll/th2sdsxdysdesbdy.
– UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES STUDIOS WORKSHOP SERIES – FALL 2019
More information and registration for each workshop can be found at calendar.lib.vt.edu/events. This week’s events:
* Make Your Digital Life Safer and Easier: Secure Browsing (Part 3), Nov 11, 1:30 – 2:30pm, Torgersen 3310
* AR Development in Unity, Nov 12 from 4:00-5:30pm, Torgersen 3310
* Demystifying Machine Learning, Nov 13 from 1:30-3:30pm, Torgersen 1100
This Week’s Events
3. LITTLE HOKIE(TM) HAND-ME-DOWN – SHOPPING DAYS
Monday, Nov 18, 12:00-5:00pm (students only), GLC Multipurpose Room
Tuesday, Nov 19, 8:00am-12:00pm, GLC Multipurpose Room
VT Graduate School, Graduate Student Assembly, and the Women’s Center present the annual Little Hokie Hand-Me-Down, designed to benefit Virginia Tech graduate students and families. Bags are provided. For more information, contact Jessie Meltsner at jmelts@vt.edu.
4. HOW TO USE iTHENTICATE – TRAINING SESSION
Tuesday, Nov 19, 11:00am, All sessions via Zoom (Meeting ID: 5402318316)
Multiple dates and times; registration requested.
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. Other times: Tuesday, Dec 3 at 7:00pm, Thursday, Dec 5t at 2:00pm
5. THREE ANNE FRANKS: A PLAY BY MAYA MACDONALD
Tuesday-Thursday, Nov 19, 20, 21, 7:30-8:00pm, Theatre 101, 200 College Avenue
This free play, directed by graduate student Courtney Surmanek, is about three people who audition to play Anne Frank in a production that could not obtain the rights to a single word from Anne’s diary. As interpretations vary, we begin to see the difference between who Anne Frank was and who we need her to be. With biting humor, this short play explores complications of privacy and authorship, appropriation, race and Jewish identity, and the performance of history.
6. GSA TRIVIA NIGHT
Thursday, Nov 21, 5:00-7:00pm, Old Dominion Ballroom, Squires Student Center
Come join your fellow graduate students in a fun night of Trivia hosted by the Graduate Student Assembly of Virginia Tech. Pizza and refreshments will be served starting at 5:00pm. until 7:00pm. Winners of Trivia will receive tickets to the Spring Beer and Wine Social. Please contact Cortney Steele, GSA Director of Events at cnsteele@vt.edu with any questions.
Administrative Announcements:
7. GRAD 5204: CITIZEN SCHOLAR SEMINAR (CRN 20270) – 2nd posting
Spring 2020, Tuesdays, 1:00-3:30pm, GLC Room B
Course Description: An integral part of the Graduate School’s Transformative Graduate Education initiative, the course will examine university-community engagement from perspectives of pedagogy, research, and outreach, enabling students to understand how their disciplinary expertise can be applied to advance social well-being. Understanding the value of being a citizen-scholar, elucidating the connection between scholarship and citizenship in the contemporary global society and encouraging engagement in public scholarship, i.e., scholarship in the service to community, the region, the state and the world. Graduate standing required (3H, 3C).For more information, please contact the instructors, Bill Huckle (wrhuckle@vt.edu) and Catherine Cotrupi (cotrupi@vt.edu).
8. DIVERSITY SCHOLAR PROGRAM APPLICATION IS OPEN – 3rd posting
Diversity scholars are graduate students who specialize in and advocate for the awareness, knowledge, and skills associated with diversity and inclusion in the Graduate School and the greater community. Nominations are due by Nov 29. Find out more at https://graduateschool.vt.edu/about/diversity/diversity-scholars/how-to-apply.html.
9. FISH & WILDLIFE GRADUATE STUDENT ASSOC. 2020 CALENDARS AVAILABLE – 3rd posting
Students in the Fish and Wildlife Graduate Student Association (FIWGSA) in Virginia Tech’s College of Natural Resources and Environment are selling 2020 calendars highlighting their work around the world. Each month features a photo taken by a student and showcases research on a variety of captivating species, including bears, shorebirds, foxes, turtles, lemurs, candy darters, and more. Proceeds from the calendar sale support a guest speaker visit and fund business and social events. FIWGSA mentors new students, engages in outreach, and serves as an intermediary between graduate students and faculty. One calendar is $15; two or more are $12 each. They make ideal holiday gifts. Order online at https://squareup.com/store/fiwgsa or email the Fish and Wildlife Graduate Student Association at fiwgsa@gmail.com with any questions.
Jobs:
10. FULL-TIME GRAD ASSISTANTSHIP WITH ENGINEERING EDUCATION – 1st posting
Seeking a GTA for the Graduate Student Success in Multicultural Environments (GSSME) course. GSSME was designed to help first-year engineering graduate students (1) integrate into the university, (2) navigate relationships associated with graduate school, (3) prepare for professional success, and (4) build awareness of diversity and inclusion values. The desired applicant is at least a 2nd-year graduate student, has a social science and/or engineering background, can aid with the assessment and evaluation of the course, and has teaching/facilitation experience. Will receive a graduate stipend (20 hrs) and tuition remission for Spring 2020 ONLY. Attendance is required during class times, Fridays 1:20-3:50pm, and hours beyond are flexible. If interested, please send your resume to Drs. Walter Lee (walterl@vt.edu) and Jeremi London (jslondon@vt.edu).
Volunteers and research participants sought:
11. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR NEUROSCIENCE STUDY – 1st posting
The Neural Dynamics and Neural Engineering Lab (ICTAS II) is seeking participants for a neuroscience research study about the neural dynamics associated with learning finger-tapping tasks and the effects of sleep on learning these tasks. Must be 18 years or older, with no history of neurological or sleep disorders. During this task, participants will perform a repetitive finger-tapping sequence with their thumb and fingers while wearing a glove. Afterwards, participants will take a nap or watch a nature documentary, or sleep overnight in the lab. Electrooculography (EOG) and electromyography (EMG) will be recorded as a step-in quantifying quality of learning and sleep staging. Electroencephalography (EEG) will be utilized to record the task and sleep. Up to 5 (afternoon session) or 10 (overnight session) SONA credits will be provided. If interested visit https://vt-psyc.sona-systems.com/default.aspx?p_return_experiment_id=1133 or contact ndnestudies@gmail.com for more info.
12. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED: SELF DRIVING CAR RESEARCH STUDY – 1st posting
The Mind Music and Machine Lab at Virginia Tech is seeking individuals to participate in a study to determine the usability and effect of In-Vehicle displays (Visual, Auditory & Tactile) on driver state and performance in an autonomous vehicle. During the study, volunteers will be asked to drive in a driving simulator environment. Driving performance may be recorded with cameras/screen recordings during the study. Participants may be asked to wear an eye tracker during the study. Study will last about one hour. Compensation of $10 for participation. For more information, please contact Harsh Sanghavi (harshks@vt.edu). Study is being conducted under the supervision of Dr. Myounghoon Jeon (myounghoonjeon@vt.edu). To participate, please fill the following form:
https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3E1ZGgT1QyItFgF
13. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR DRIVING SIMULATOR STUDY – 1st posting
The Mind Music and Machine Lab at Virginia Tech is seeking individuals to participate in a study to determine the effects of in-vehicle auditory alerts on driver behaviors at Highway-Rail Grade Crossings (HRGCs) on driver response. During the study, volunteers will be asked to drive in a driving simulator environment for 2 to 3 minutes before listening to various auditory alerts. The study will last approximately one hour. $10 compensation for participation. For more information, contact Chihab Nadri (cnadri@vt.edu). This study is being conducted under the supervision of Dr. Myounghoon Jeon (myounghoonjeon@vt.edu).To participate, please fill the following form, https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_aY09meRwbbMJ1Zj
14. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR LEGIBILITY STUDY – 2nd posting
Volunteers needed for a legibility study to test the performance of several fonts on highway guide signs to be held between Nov 11-13. To participate, you must be 18 years of age or older, be a US resident, hold a valid US driver’s license and currently drive within the US. During study, you will be asked to perform the following: read and sign an Informed Consent Form; show the experimenter your valid driver’s license; complete some vision tests; and read 6-letter words that appear for a brief time on a computer screen. The total experiment will last approximately 30 minutes. No compensation provided, but you would be contributing to the field of transportation engineering by providing necessary data to create safe standards for road signs. If interested, go to https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DSNWWB6 to complete a participant form and pick a testing time slot at https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1C60xcAtF7x0XtpH8AOCcaIl6p6yz486utulmgRVTqv0/edit#gid=0. The research study will take place in Patton 305 on Virginia Tech’s campus. For more info email randrea5@vt.edu.
15. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR EXOSKELETON AND WALKING STUDY – 2nd posting
Participants needed for a research study about walking with and without wearable exoskeletons. Must be 18-35 years old with no recent or prior musculoskeletal disorders/injuries. Will be asked to perform separate trials of level walking on the treadmill and on an approx.10 meter long gait track, both with and without wearing several different exoskeletons. This study includes 2 sessions: each session will take about 2.5 hours and will be scheduled on separate days. The compensation rate is $10/hour. If interested, email Jangho Park at jhparkvt@vt.edu.
16. FEMALE PARTICIPANTS NEEDED: PSYCHOPHYSIOLOGY RESEARCH STUDY – 3rd posting
The current study is examining communication of emotion between two female participants while heart rate and contractility measures are being collected via electrodes. The study will take place in Williams Hall 248 and 250 and sessions take approximately an hour and 45 minutes to complete. Those interested can complete this prescreen survey: https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_40i898wd5MxaAYJ
Those who complete the full study will be entered into a raffle for two $50 Visa gift cards. If you have any questions, email hkissel2@vt.edu.
17. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR ONLINE PUZZLE & WORK BEHAVIOR SURVEY – 3rd posting
Seeking employed students to complete a half-hour survey asking questions regarding your personal habits and engage in a puzzle task. You will be asked to provide the contact information of your supervisor at work, who may be contacted and asked a few general questions about your workplace behavior. Participants will be entered into a drawing for a $50 Amazon gift card. Please contact Nick Flannery (nflan59@vt.edu) for more information. If interested, please follow this link:
https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0AIEYRVDVKLKEbb
Upcoming events:
DOWNTON ABBEY AT THE LYRIC
Monday, Nov 25, 7:00pm, Lyric Lobby
Come join the GLC Fellows and fellow graduate students to see a showing of Downton Abbey over Thanksgiving break. We’ll be meeting in the Lyric lobby at 6:45pm so that there’s time to buy a ticket ($5 each), grab some free popcorn, and choose a seat. Please visit the Lyric website or email Athulya at aasimon@vt.edu with any questions.
T-BREAK LUNCH FOR GRADS
Tuesday, Nov 26, 11:30am-1:00pm, GLC Multipurpose Room
You are not alone! Join others who don’t get to leave for Thanksgiving break for some soup (meat and vegetarian [also GF] options), dessert, games and conversation. Relax among graduate students and Grad School staff and enjoy some good food in good company. The Graduate School has been hosting this lunch annually since 2009 to provide a home-cooked meal for grad students during the break – attend and become part of the tradition! Please sign up at https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_87mzkiHow0OmbxX to help us estimate the food that we should prepare. Contact Monika Gibson at gibsonm@vt.edu if you have any questions.
DIVERSITY STATEMENT WRITING WORKSHOP
Monday, Dec 2, 4:00-5:30pm, GLC Room B
Join a workshop on Writing a Diversity Statement hosted by members of the Virginia Tech Writing Center. Please sign-up using the following link:
https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1Tk6ZYcWEAZKzyJ
GRADUATE STUDENT WRITING RETREAT
Thursday, Dec 5, 8:30am-4:00pm, GLC Room C
Commit to working on your thesis, dissertation or other writing project for several hours in the company of fellow graduate students, and help keep each other accountable and productive! The Graduate School will supply the room and food; all you have to do is write. Space is limited to 15 students and once capacity is reached, students will be put on a waitlist. All students will be contacted closer to the event date with more information. Sign-up here: https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5nY4Wg9XmPEsAND
5. INTERFAITH EVENING DIALOGUES FOR STUDENTS – DEAN OF STUDENTS OFFICE
Wednesday, Dec 11, 5:30-7:00pm, 3310 Torgersen Hall
Graduate and undergraduate students are invited to participate in a dialogue with people with diverse worldviews. Discussions about world issues through an interfaith lens. Conversations about religious, spiritual, and secular diversity. For more information about the Interfaith Initiative, subscribe to the weekly newsletter at tinyurl.com/interfaithcircle.