Recurring Events:
1. WEEKLY DROP-IN SERVICES
2. WEEKLY RECURRING EVENTS
This Week’s (and Next Week’s) Events:
3. BASICS IN R (1/28; reg. required)
4. BUILDING A LINKEDIN PROFILE
5. ASK A COP (1/29; reg. required)
6. CAREER OUTFITTERS – SHOP FOR YOUR OWN FREE PROFESSIONAL OUTFIT (1/31)
7. FIRST SPRING 2020 GENERAL BODY MEETING FOR GRAD SHPE AT VT
8. VT ICE HOCKEY VS. JMU (1/31; reg. required)
Administrative Announcements:
9. ACCELERATE YOUR CAREER DEVELOPMENT – 1st posting
10. CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS FOR THE JOURNAL OF CRITICAL SCHOLARSHIP ON HIGHER EDUCATION & STUDENT AFFAIRS – 1st posting
11. SAIG SPRING 2020 SHORT COURSES
12. FREE ONE-ON-ONE NUTRITION GUIDANCE OFFERED BY NUTRITION STUDENTS – 1st posting
13. ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FRO VTGrATE – 1st posting
14. GRADUATE HONOR SYSTEM RECRUITING GRADUATE STUDENT PANELISTS – 1st posting
15. RESEARCH TOOLS FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS WORKSHOP SERIES – 1st posting 10A.
16. STUDIOS NETWORK WORKSHOPS SERIES – 1st posting
17. NOMINATIONS SOUGHT FOR GRADUATE STUDENT AWARDS – 2nd posting
18. GRAD 5024 DATA MANAGEMENT SKILLS COURSE OFFERED SPRING 2020 – 2nd posting
19. NOMINATIONS FOR INTERNET2 INCLUSIVITY AWARD NOW BEING ACCEPTED – 2nd posting
20. AETNA HEALTH INSURANCE OPEN ENROLLMENT FOR NEW STUDENTS – 3rd posting
21. COMSCICON-VT SECOND ANNUAL EVENT – 3rd posting
22. GRAD 5204: CITIZEN SCHOLAR SEMINAR (CRN 20270) – 3rd posting
23. APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR GRAD STUDENT REP TO BOV POSITION – 3rd posting
Jobs:
24. SCHIFFERT HEALTH CENTER GRADUATE ASSISTANT – 3rd posting
25. PART-TIME (30 hr) WAGE POSITION IN HNFE AVAILABLE – 3rd posting
Volunteers and research participants sought:
26. RECRUITING PARTICIPANTS FOR STUDY WITH AUGMENTED REALITY (AR) TECHNOLOGY – 1st posting
27. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR PREDIABETES AND DIABETES STUDIES – 1st posting
28. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR NEUROSCIENCE STUDY – 2nd posting
29. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED: HATE CRIME AND FIRST YEAR FRESHMEN – 3rd posting
Upcoming events:
– SPRING KICK-OFF WELCOME CONNECT LUNCH (2/3; reg. required)
– CV AND RESUME WRITING WORKSHOP (2/3; reg. required)
– GROCERY BINGO (2/4; reg. required)
– LUNCH WITH THE DEAN (2/5; reg. required)
– INTERFAITH EVENING DIALOGUES FOR STUDENTS – DEAN OF STUDENTS OFFICE (2/5)
– 8-WEEK HAPPINESS GROUP (starts 2/7; reg. required)
– FIRST AFRICAN TEA TIME (2/7)
– GSA SPRING BEER & WINE SOCIAL (2/7; reg. required)
– COVER LETTERS (2/11; reg. required)
– INTERNATIONAL STUDENT JOB SEARCH TIPS (2/17; reg. required)
– VTGrATE FELLOWS HOST FEBRUARY OFFICE HOURS (2/17)
Recurring Events
1. WEEKLY DROP-IN SERVICES
– Career Advising: Thursdays, 3:00-5:00pm, GLC Lobby, Also see: https://blogs.lt.vt.edu/gradcareeropportunity/.
– Cook Counseling: Thursdays & Fridays, 1:00-5:00pm.
– 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, 11:00-12:30, GLC, Room D and Tuesdays, 10:30-12:00, GLC 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/26fdkapmfxciywey
This Week’s Events
3. BASICS IN R
Tuesday, Jan 28, 4:30-6:30pm, Torgerson 1100
Are you a researcher who has recently collected data? Do you want help learning how to use a software package to analyze your data? R is a free statistical software used for data analysis in a variety of fields. This hands-on and interactive course covers the following topics: Navigating RStudio; Reading a data file into R; Computing Descriptive Statistics; Generating Graphics for Exploratory Data Analysis; Exporting a file from R. No previous coding experience required. 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/teachingandlearning/courses/saig1-012820. Free to VT Faculty & Student Researchers.
4. BUILDING A LINKEDIN PROFILE
Wednesday, Jan 29, 5:30pm, GLC Room F
Learn how to build a strong LinkedIn profile that will build their professional brand online in any job search. Networking tips and search tools within LinkedIn will also be shared. Students are encouraged to bring a laptop so they can make profile revisions during the workshop. Also learn about additional career resources available to you from Career and Professional Development. Sign-up here: https://vt.joinhandshake.com/events/417957/share_preview.
5. ASK A COP
Wednesday, Jan 29, 6:00pm, GLC Room C
Dunk into the dos and don’ts of what to do if you get pulled over by the police. Also learn when to call the police for assistance and hear about the services and events the Virginia Tech Police Department offers to students. Ever wonder why cops are always associated with donuts? Find out the answer at this session! This is tailored for international students but anyone is welcome to attend. Bring your questions. Yes, there will be donuts! Register at: https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_7PoRz95aqumRc0J.
6. CAREER OUTFITTERS – SHOP FOR YOUR OWN FREE PROFESSIONAL OUTFIT
Friday, Jan 31, 10:00am-3:00pm, Smith Career Center
Career Outfitters is an event sponsored by Career and Professional Development where any Virginia Tech student can shop, free of charge, for business attire and professional clothing they will need for interviews, career fairs and other recruiting events. All new and gently-used clothing is donated by alumni, faculty, staff and other community members. A limited supply of a variety of sizes of clothing is offered. Career and Professional Development offers assistance with sizing and styling of clothing, and there are dressing rooms for students to try on clothes. Because shopping space is small, students should expect a wait of 15 minutes or more to get into the shopping area after they check-in. Students should plan enough time to wait in line and shop for clothing. Students will be allowed to take home a suit (or equivalent), a shirt/blouse and one accessory. For more information go to: https://career.vt.edu/events/CareerOutfitters.html
7. FIRST SPRING 2020 GENERAL BODY MEETING FOR GRAD SHPE AT VT
Friday, Jan 31st 5:30-7:00 pm, GLC Meeting Room C
Grad SHPE at VT is a collective of graduate students cultivating a sense of community for Chicanos/Hispanics/Latinxs pursuing advanced degrees in fields including but not limited to, science, technology, engineering, and mathematics at Virginia Tech. We each strive to take an active role in facilitating personal, academic, and professional development within our community in order to become culturally responsible leaders. Our first GBM will consist of research presentations by our members Kevin Moreno and Melvin Lorenzo. For more information, email vtgradshpe@gmail.com
8. VT ICE HOCKEY VS. JMU
Friday, Jan 31, 7:30pm, LancerLot Stadium (near Roanoke)
This semester the GLC Fellows are planning a sports series. To start off the year, the GLC Fellows are planning a trip to a VT Ice Hockey game at LancerLot Stadium in Vinton, VA near Roanoke. Tickets are $2 each (with a student ID) to see the Virginia Tech’s Men’s Ice Hockey team play against JMU on Jan 31 at 7:30pm. If you are interested in joining your GLC Fellows and fellow graduate students please sign up by Tues Jan 28 at: https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4IbnfT9ZVGJUDrL. This is a great opportunity to enjoy time with your fellow Hokies, watch a hockey game, and possibly learn something new.
Administrative Announcements:
9. ACCELERATE YOUR CAREER DEVELOPMENT – 1st posting
Earn a certificate of professional development and prepare for a successful job search by completing Accelerate, a professional development program for all VT graduate students. Enroll on Handshake (https://career.vt.edu/job-search/Handshake.html) now for Spring 2020. Search Handshake for “Accelerate” and RSVP. You’ll receive an invitation to join the Canvas course within a week. If you have questions email Alyssa Rametta at alyssarametta@vt.edu.
10. CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS FOR THE JOURNAL OF CRITICAL SCHOLARSHIP ON HIGHER EDUCATION & STUDENT AFFAIRS – 1st posting
Announcing a call for submissions for a Spring 2020 Special Issue titled: Promoting Access and Critical Literacy: Working Within, Beyond, and Against the Academy (https://ecommons.luc.edu/jcshesa/). The broad goals of this Special Issue are to legitimize epistemologies that are not always privileged in academic spaces, to promote access to critical scholarship, and to continue to question assumptions of who can create and interact with critical scholarship (Bhattacharya, 2016). All manuscript submissions and cover letters are due: March 13, 2020 by 11:59 (PST). For more info, visit: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CNkHJKNIdpCmE-TrdwFK_-4h6LaCvwO3URVG3hGs3MY/edit. Posted by grad student Chelsea Lyles.
11. SAIG SPRING 2020 SHORT COURSES
SAIG has supported faculty and student researchers at Virginia Tech for over 70 years! We provide free courses to members of participating VT Colleges to make you a more effective researcher. Do you need to analyze your data and aren’t sure where to start? Switching to R from another software package? Using JMP(R) for the first time? Need a refresher on a particular topic? Check out our hands on, practical course offerings. Seats are limited! Register and secure yours today. Zoom web conferencing seats will be provided for researchers attending from non-Blacksburg campus locations. For more information and to enroll, visit https://profdev.tlos.vt.edu./?query=saig. Need more help designing, analyzing, or interpreting your research data? Check out additional services at www.saig.stat.vt.edu.
12. FREE ONE-ON-ONE NUTRITION GUIDANCE OFFERED BY NUTRITION STUDENTS – 1st posting
Do you need nutrition guidance? Are you interested in learning how to make healthy choices while on campus and off campus? Maybe you need help with skills for shopping and cooking to help you reach you wellness goals. If you have any of these concerns or others, upper-level nutrition students can help you take the next steps toward building a healthier life. The Human Nutrition, Foods and Exercise Department at Virginia Tech provides FREE one-on-one nutrition counseling services to any interested students, faculty, or staff. Go to https://www.hnfe.vt.edu/nutrition_counseling.html and sign up today. Posted by grad student Harper Lovegrove
13. ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FRO VTGrATE – 1st posting
The VT Graduate Academy for Teaching Excellence is accepting applications for all membership levels for the Spring semester. Applications are due Feb. 16. For more information and to apply, visit www.vtgrate.org or email Katie Ayers at ayersk14@vt.edu.
14. GRADUATE HONOR SYSTEM RECRUITING GRADUATE STUDENT PANELISTS – 1st posting
The Graduate Honor System is recruiting graduate students to serve as panelists who review the evidence and determine the outcome of GHS cases. To be eligible, you need to be a graduate student in good academic standing. All graduate students are eligible regardless of how long they have been at VT. The overall time commitment is 3-4 hours a semester based on the number of cases and panelist availability. If you are interested in serving as a student panelist, please contact the GHS Chair – Anurag Mantha (ghs@vt.edu) to set up a brief meeting to discuss the role. Once the meeting is complete, you will be added to the GHS email list and are free to volunteer to serve on any panel based on your availability.
15. RESEARCH TOOLS FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS WORKSHOP SERIES – 1st posting
More information about these workshops can be found at guides.lib.vt.edu/gradworkshops
* Introduction to Research Data Management, January 30, 2-3 pm, Newman 207A or Zoom
* Literature Reviews and Database Searching for Life Sciences, February 4, 2-3:30 pm, Newman 207A or Zoom
* Literature Reviews and Database Searching for Social and Behavioral Sciences, February 5, 2:30-3:45 pm, Newman 207A or Zoom
16. STUDIOS NETWORK WORKSHOPS SERIES – 1st posting
More information and registration available at https://calendar.lib.vt.edu/calendar/events
* Talk-Text-Data: Collecting and Transcribing Audio and Video Data, January 27, 10am-12pm, Athenaeum Classroom (Newman 124)
* Introduction to Gimbals and Camera Stabilizers, January 28, 3:30-4:45pm, Torgersen 3310 (Newman Library’s side of Torgersen Bridge)
* Introduction to Qualitative Coding, February 3, 9am-12pm, Athenaeum Classroom (Newman 124)
* Video Editing Basics, February 6, 3-4:30pm, Media Design Studio B (Newman 209)
* The Adventurer’s Guide to Collaboration: Applying Tabletop Gaming Skills to Managing Group Projects, February 6, 4:30-5:30pm, Torgersen 3310 (Newman Library’s side of Torgersen Bridge)
* Create a Virtual Reality Experience in Unity, February 6, 6-7:30pm, Torgersen 3310 (Newman Library’s side of Torgersen Bridge)
17. NOMINATIONS SOUGHT FOR GRADUATE STUDENT AWARDS – 2nd posting
A number of prestigious awards are granted to graduate students each year, carrying a monetary prize ($500-$1000 each) and award certificate. Discuss the possibility of your nomination with your advisor/department for any of the following awards:
– Outstanding Dissertation in (1) math, sciences and engineering, and (1) in social sciences, business and humanities – Preston Society Master’s Thesis Award
– Graduate Student Teaching Excellence (1) for GTA instructor of record (1) GTA instructor assistant
– Graduate Student Service Excellence
– Graduate Student of the Year (up to three awards given)
– Outstanding master’s and doctoral student in each college and in interdisciplinary programs.
More information about criteria, forms, and process for nomination are at: https://graduateschool.vt.edu/about/awards/student.html. Deadline for submission is Jan 31.
18. GRAD 5024 DATA MANAGEMENT SKILLS COURSE OFFERED SPRING 2020 – 2nd posting
Improve your data management skills towards your thesis/dissertation. Learn about the importance and benefits of data management including creating a data management plan. Data organization, policies, documentation, storage, ethics, access, security, analytical tools, grant requirements (proposal and post- award), proper attribution, archiving, other issues and topics related to data in scholarly communication.
8-week course, 1-credit. Pass/ Fail Only. Graduate Standing required. For more information, go to https://lib.vt.edu/research-teaching/data-services.html.
19. NOMINATIONS FOR INTERNET2 INCLUSIVITY AWARD NOW BEING ACCEPTED – 2nd posting
The deadline for applications is Friday, Feb 7. Award recipients will have the opportunity to attend the 2020 Global Summit Mar 29 – Apr 1 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The conference offers valuable professional development to our technical colleagues through presentations, working meetings, tutorials, and workshops. Additionally, Global Summit provides opportunities to network in-person with technical professionals, analysts and engineers, IT staff, C-level executives, and others across the broader R&E community. For more information regarding the application process, please visit https://www.internet2.edu/about-us/community-awards/internet2-inclusivity-initiative-scholarships/.
20. AETNA HEALTH INSURANCE OPEN ENROLLMENT FOR NEW STUDENTS – 3rd posting
Spring enrollment is open for new students starting in Spring 2020. Deadline: Jan 21, 2020. Contact the Student Medical Insurance office with questions at smi@vt.edu, 231-6226. Visit their website at http://risk.controller.vt.edu/studentmedicalinsurance.html for more info.
21. COMSCICON-VT SECOND ANNUAL EVENT – 3rd posting
Interested in spreading your research findings to the general public, but don’t know how or where to start? ComSciCon is a national conference created at Harvard University to help graduate students in STEAM get started in communicating science. The Communicating Science Club is proud to sponsor our franchise ComSciCon-Virginia Tech, free to all graduate and upper level undergraduate students. This year’s theme is Inclusion, Diversity, and Accessibility in Science Communication. Conference is limited to 80 participants, so apply soon! Learn how to talk about your research in a nutshell, write a science story, make your communication accessible to all audiences, discuss policy and advocacy, and more. To apply, complete the ComSciCon-VT application by Feb 3. View full schedule and find out more on the Center for Communicating Science website. Email Stephanie Edwards Compton at sedwrds3@vt.edu or Susan Chen at schen518@vt.edu with questions.
22. GRAD 5204: CITIZEN SCHOLAR SEMINAR (CRN 20270) – 3rd 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).
23. APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR GRAD STUDENT REP TO BOV POSITION – 3rd posting
Applications for Graduate Student Representative to the VT Board of Visitors for 2020-2021 are being accepted until Feb 14, 2020. All currently enrolled graduate students in good standing are encouraged to consider this great leadership and service opportunity to represent graduate students’ voices, needs and interest on the VT Board of Visitors. For a video abouth the student representative position and asleciton process, go to https://video.vt.edu/media/Board+of+Visitors+seeks+student+representatives/0_ma7zi0tk. Learn more at https://bov.vt.edu/studentrepsapply.html, or attend an info session on Wednesday, Feb 5, 7:00-8:00pm, New Classroom Building 220.
Jobs:
24. SCHIFFERT HEALTH CENTER GRADUATE ASSISTANT – 3rd posting
The GA works closely with the Health Quality Outreach Manager to promote health education and market services provided by the health center. The ideal candidate has public health knowledge, experience with marketing and outreach events, can work independently and efficiently, communicates effectively, demonstrates competence in graphic design and social media management, and can comfortably engage with student groups. Proficiency with the Adobe Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) preferred.
In addition to developing educational and marketing materials the GA will co-manage social media outlets and assist with health promotion events throughout the year, including summer break, and some nights or weekends. 20 hours/week, with stipend and tuition remission. Interested candidates should email their resume, cover letter, list of three references, and one work sample to Monica Goyanko at mgoyanko@vt.ed. For questions, contact Monica Goyanko via email or call (540)231-7705.
25. MARKETING PROGRAM ASSISTANT, HOKIE WELLNESS – 3rd posting
This Graduate Student Wage position pays $15/hr. Must be a current grad student enrolled at VT through at least Fall 2020. Requires experience in marketing, design, or other creative services field; excellent communication, organizational, and project management skills; and an interest in supporting health and wellness initiatives on campus. Must be familiar with current software such as Adobe Creative Suite or other relevant media platform. Will work with marketing team to promote Hokie Wellness’ services to the larger campus community by developing engaging media for departmental campaigns, awareness weeks. outreach, and events.Can begin in Spring 2020 with preference for work to continue to next academic year (summer hours possible). If interested, contact Kelsey O’Hara-Marasigan at kelsey12@vt.edu, or (540) 231-4813 for full position description. Applicants must submit a current resume, cover letter, three references, and at least one work sample by Jan 31.
Volunteers and research participants sought:
26. RECRUITING PARTICIPANTS FOR STUDY WITH AUGMENTED REALITY (AR) TECHNOLOGY – 1st posting
This study compares various methods of interaction with virtual content to complete collaborative tasks. It will make use of state-of-the-art AR technologies such as Microsoft Hololens. Participants will be asked to complete interaction tasks such as object selection, manipulation in AR And will be asked for their comments about these innovative interaction techniques. The entire experimental session will take about 60 minutes. We are seeking participants that are: 1)18 years and older. 2)Have normal vision (glasses and contact lenses are fine). 3) Can do the user study which involves AR device, fill out a survey, and answer post-study interview in English. After the user study, each participant will be compensated with $12. For more information, please contact Donghan Hu at hudh0827@vt.edu.
27. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR PREDIABETES AND DIABETES STUDIES – 1st posting
Are you or someone you know at risk for Type 2 Diabetes, or have a Type 2 Diabetes diagnosis? The Center for Transformative Research on Health Behaviors at the Fralin Biomedical Research Center is seeking participants for a 6-month weight loss research program. Participants will receive dietary and lifestyle coaching with a trained interventionist to help develop lifelong healthy eating and activity habits. Participants will also receive regular assessment of blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol. Interested participants can contact research staff by phone/text (540-739-5101) or email vtmindd@gmail.com for more information, or complete our confidential online screening questionnaire: https://redcap.vtc.vt.edu/surveys/?s=FTNFAHDWDM. Research sessions are compensated at each visit, and travel compensation may be provided.”
28. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR NEUROSCIENCE STUDY – 2nd 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+ 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. For those who cannot avail SONA credits, a monetary compensation of up to $15 will be awarded. Go to https://vt-psyc.sona-systems.com/default.aspx?p_return_experiment_id=1133 or contact ndnestudies@gmail.com for more info.
29. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED: HATE CRIME AND FIRST YEAR FRESHMEN – 3rd posting
Volunteers needed for a study to explore how bias offenses differ between young adults and older populations. Participants must be 18 years of age or older and a first-year freshman at Virginia Tech. During the study, you will be asked to do the following: read and acknowledge an Informed Consent Form and then take a Qualtrics survey. The survey will last approximately 15 minutes. If graduate students know eligible students who are interested, please direct them to https://tinyurl.com/ygcftj5d. For more information, please email Jonathan LLoyd at lloydj16@vt.edu.
Upcoming events:
SPRING KICK-OFF WELCOME CONNECT LUNCH
Monday, Feb 3, 12:00-1:00pm, Graduate Life Center, Multipurpose Room
Come out and meet representatives from university offices, learn about student resources, and network with other new and returning students, faculty, and staff with lunch provided. Please register at https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dd4K3AXN74JFGZL by Jan 31. For accommodations related to disabilities, contact Justin Grimes at jgrimes18@vt.edu at least 72 hours in advance of the event.
CV AND RESUME WRITING WORKSHOP
Mon Feb. 3, 5:30pm, GLC Room F
Learn the basics of writing resumes and CVs, understand the key differences between the two documents, and how to convert a CV to a resume for an industry job search. Additional career resources available for graduate students will also be shared. Sign-up here: https://vt.joinhandshake.com/events/417961/share_preview
GROCERY BINGO
Tuesday, Feb 4, 5:30-6:30pm, GLC Room F
Compete against other graduate students in Bingo for a chance to win free grocery items! Sign-up here: https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_883ij9xTJOjP8HP .
LUNCH WITH THE DEAN
Wednesday, Feb 5, 12:00-1:00pm, GLC Room C
Meet Graduate School Dean Dr. Karen DePauw and graduate students at a free lunch. Learn about the latest in graduate education and share your perspectives in a casual setting. Sign-up here:
https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1GQMrZ6V7gjJpGZ . Please note that with such a short time to eat and have a discussion, it is important that you arrive on time for this lunch.
INTERFAITH EVENING DIALOGUES FOR STUDENTS – DEAN OF STUDENTS OFFICE
Wednesday, Feb 5, 5:30-7:00pm, 3310 Torgersen Hall
Participate in a dialogue with people with diverse worldviews. Discussions about world issues through an interfaith lens. Conversations about religious, spiritual, and secular diversity. All are welcome.
8-WEEK HAPPINESS GROUP
Friday, Feb 7 – Apr 3, 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!
FIRST AFRICAN TEA TIME
Friday, Feb 7, 4:00-5:00pm, GLC Room B
The African Graduate Student Organization at Virginia Tech would like to invite you to their first African Tea Time. African Tea Time is an opportunity to learn about politics, religion, economy, history, cuisine, clothing, and many more from featured African countries. After presentations, the floor is open for questions and discussions. We will feature Nigeria and Ghana this month. Tea and pastries will be served. For questions email: agsovt@gmail.com.
GSA SPRING BEER & WINE SOCIAL
Friday, Feb 7, 5:00-9:00pm, Lane Stadium South End Zone Club
The Graduate Student Assembly is gearing up for an exciting Spring Beer & Wine Social in Lane Stadium! Tickets will be $18 ahead of time, $20 at the door, and will include drinks, appetizers and an incredible DJ. There is also a non-alcohol-drinking entry option, which is $10 at the door. Come relax and enjoy the company of other graduate students! Everyone is encouraged to dress in semi-formal attire. To buy tickets online click here. Volunteers for this event are also needed. All volunteers will receive free admission to the social. To sign-up as a volunteer click here. Questions? Contact Cortney Steele, GSA Director of Events at cnsteele@vt.edu.
COVER LETTERS
Tues. Feb. 11, 5:30pm, GLC Room F
Learn the ins and outs of writing a tailored cover letter. Also, find out about additional resources available to you through Career and Professional Development. Sign-up here: https://vt.joinhandshake.com/events/417963/share_preview
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT JOB SEARCH TIPS
Mon. Feb 17, 5:30pm, GLC Room F
International graduate students who attend this workshop will hear from both a Career Advisor and an immigration advisor from the GLC to learn the best strategies for their job search, whether interested in pursuing academic or industry jobs. Students will also learn about resources and services available to them from Career and Professional Development in their job search as international graduate students. Sign-up here: https://vt.joinhandshake.com/events/417965/share_preview
VTGrATE FELLOWS HOST FEBRUARY OFFICE HOURS
Monday, Feb 17, 3:30-5:00pm, GLC Room TBD
The theme for this month is Universal Design for Learning, presented by Martina Svyantek, in conjunction with VT’s Disability Alliance.