September 28 – October 4, 2020

REVIEW THE FAQs REGARDING COVID-19 DIRECTIVES AT  https://graduateschool.vt.edu/covid-faqs.html

Ongoing Services – updated 9/21/20 

This Week’s Events: 
1. WAKE UP AND WIND DOWN WITH COOK COUNSELING CENTER
2. FRISBEES ON THE DRILLFIELD
3. YOGA – FREE WEEKLY ZOOM CLASS
4. ADJUSTING TO COLLEGE DURING THE PANDEMIC
5. CAREERS IN SCIENCE FAIR
6. FALL INTERFAITH DIALOGUES 
7. BEAT STRESS WITH FREE GUIDED MEDITATION 
8. SUPPORT GROUP: EXPLORING PURPOSE & MEANING 
9. GLC CAFÉ
10. GRADUATE STUDENT GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEETING
11. HAPPINESS GROUP FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS
12. I BELONG HERE: WOMEN’S SENSE OF BELONGING IN ACADEMIA AND SOCIETY

Administrative Announcements: 
13. STUDENTS INVITED TO INTERVARSITY GRAD CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP ACTIVITIES – 1st posting
14. STUDENT FOCUS GROUP PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR MOSS ARTS CENTER – 1st posting
15. TECH’S GIVING ORGANIZED BY GRADUATE STUDENTS – 1st posting
16. HOKIE MOVEMENT CLUB – 1st posting
17. CALLING ALL 2020 GSARS PRESENTERS & JUDGES – YOUR SWAG IS HERE! – 1st posting
18. FALL 2020 DEADLINE FOR INCLUSION IN COMMENCEMENT LISTING COMING UP – 2nd posting
19. APPLICATIONS INVITED FOR GRAD HONOR SYSTEM CHAIR POSITION – 2nd posting
20. FREE ONE-ON-ONE VIRTUAL NUTRITION GUIDANCE – 2nd posting
21. AASU SEEKS NOMINATIONS FOR GRADUATE STUDENT LIAISON – 2nd posting
22. VIRGINIA TECH SCIENCE FESTIVAL SEEKS SCIENTIST/RESEARCHERS – 2nd posting
23. GRADUATE STUDENT NEEDED FOR COMMISSION ON EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND DIVERSITY – 3rd posting

Jobs:  
24. CENTER FOR GERONTOLOGY SEEKS GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANT – 3rd posting

Volunteers and research participants sought: 
25. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED: RESEARCH STUDY – DRIVING SIMULATOR STUDY ON AUDITORY DISPLAYS AT RAIL CROSSINGS – 1st posting
26. PARTICIPANTS SOUGHT FOR RESEARCH – Design and evaluation of novel sonic interactions for highly autonomous vehicles – 1st posting
27. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR VIRGINIA TECH COMMUTER SURVEY – 3rd posting  

Upcoming Events: 
28. ALL IN: THE FIGHT FOR DEMOCRACY – DOCUMENTARY AND DISCUSSION – October 5
29. WHAT’S ON THE BALLOT: GERRYMANDERING AND REDISTRICTING IN VIRGINIA – October 6
30. WONDERING WHAT’S NEXT? GRADUATE & PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL FAIR – October 7
31. FEDERAL JOB SEARCH PANEL – October 7
32. VICE PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE WATCH PARTY – October 7
33. ITSA WILDCARD WORKSHOP: CREATING & PUBLISHING YOUR OWN INSTAGRAM AR FILTERS – October 8
34. ELECTIONS IN THE TRUMP ERA – COMMUNITY FORUM WITH RACHEL BITECOFER – October 8
35. ALONE TOGETHER: A WORKSHOP ON LONLINESS FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS – October 9
36. FACT CHECK YOUR VOTE – October 9

0. Ongoing Services – updated 9/21/20 
·GRADUATE SCHOOL ADVISING: No walk-in advising during Fall 2020. Request one-on-one assistantship or academic advising by using our online request form to set-up a Zoom session.
CAREER ADVISING: schedule virtual career advising appointment via https://career.vt.edu/job-search/Handshake.html  
· COOK COUNSELING: Drop-in Zoom hours, 1-5pm Thursdays and Fridays (start August 27); Zoom links found here. 
· WRITING CENTER SERVICES: Schedule an appointment at https://vt.mywconline.com/   
· GRADUATE OMBUDSPERSON: contact for appointment at mailto:gradstudentombud@vt.edu, 540-231-9573  

1. WAKE UP AND WIND DOWN WITH COOK COUNSELING CENTER
Mondays and Thursdays, 9am or 4pm
Come together with other students to jump start your day with a mindfulness activity and an uplifting video.  You can also come at the end of the day with other students using mindfulness exercises and a visit from the CCC Therapy Dogs.  Register at the following links to Wind Down: bit.ly/33gr9Wa and Wake Up: bit.ly/2RcYYBZ

2. FRISBEES ON THE DRILLFIELD
Monday, September 28, 5:30-6:30pm, Drillfield
Come join the GLC Fellows as we toss frisbees on the drillfield. You’ll have the opportunity to enjoy campus, get some fresh air, and meet fellow graduate students while still maintaining your distance (it’s hard to pass a frisbee when standing too close). Frisbees, hand sanitizer, gloves, and wipes will be provided; registration and face masks are required. –  https://bit.ly/2GrzpLg. Please contact Athulya at aasimon@vt.edu with any questions.

3. YOGA – FREE WEEKLY ZOOM CLASS
Tuesdays, 9am, Zoom
As the semester ramps up, it becomes increasingly important to re-connect with ourselves and to that place of inner peace that is always available to us no matter how far away it may seem. Join Warren Ji (G) each week as we move through a Hatha yoga class with the perfect balance between ease and effort. No prior yoga experience needed, all skill levels welcome. Namaste! https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/7575938390 For questions email Warren at: wgeither@vt.edu

4. ADJUSTING TO COLLEGE DURING THE PANDEMIC
Tuesday, September 29, 2-3pm, Online
This workshop addresses strategies for connecting with peers and coping with stress. Sign up at https://bit.ly/31V7Fqv. Hosted by Cook Counseling Center

5. CAREERS IN SCIENCE FAIR
Wednesday, September 30, 10am-4pm, Brazen
Students from all academic majors are welcome to attend this science fair. Please look at the positions available, as well as employer websites, and be prepared to promote yourself (background, classes, relevant experiences) for these internships and jobs. Be sure to upload a copy of your resume when you complete your registration form in Brazen. For fair information, including the registration link, visit: https://app.joinhandshake.com/career_fairs/17724/student_preview

6. FALL INTERFAITH DIALOGUES
Wednesdays, September 9 – December 2, 5:30-7pm 
Participate in a dialogue with students from diverse traditions/worldviews. The Fall Interfaith Dialogues will happen over Zoom bi-weekly. Everyone is welcome to participate. RSVP at dos.vt.edu/dialogue. More info on the interfaith program at dos.vt.edu/interfaith. Sponsored by the Dean of Students Office. 

7. BEAT STRESS WITH FREE GUIDED MEDITATION 
Wednesdays in September, 6pm est, Online 
Come release stress and experience some inner peace with a free weekly guided meditation. These meditation sessions, led by trained and experienced facilitators, are an effortless way to relax and take a break from this constant worrying mind of ours. Sponsored by the SKY Happiness Club.  Register here to receive a meeting invite:  https://forms.gle/shHyxTJY7G9usqfM6 

8. SUPPORT GROUP: EXPLORING PURPOSE & MEANING
Thursdays September 3-December 3, 3:30-5pm, Online 
Safe space for students to talk about personal experiences and thoughts & explore together questions of purpose and meaning in life. Opportunity to reflect about diverse worldviews and values, and engage in creative activities to develop an active pursuit of life goals. Sessions via Zoom every other Thursday from Sep 3 to Dec 3. More info and registration at dos.vt.edu/purposegroup. Sponsored by Dean of Students Office and the Cook Counseling Center. 

9. GLC CAFÉ
Thursday, October 1, 4pm, Zoom https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/97678968202
While the pandemic put a stop to our in-person café, we want to keep the GLC café running so that students may continue to meet informally and share their experiences. Make yourself a cup of tea or coffee and join fellow grads and Grad School staff for some casual conversation. If you have questions or concerns about this event, email Monika Gibson at gibsonm@vt.edu.

10. GRADUATE STUDENT GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEETING
Thursday, Oct. 1, 5:30-7:00pm, Online only
As a graduate student enrolled at Virginia Tech, you’re automatically a member of GSA. Of course, this means that you’re welcome to attend any and all of our General Assembly Meetings. These meetings are not just for delegates – there is an open forum for our community to voice concerns of which the delegate body may not be aware. Please use the RSVP link on the website to indicate your attendance. More information about the organization can be found online at http://bit.ly/GSA_Gen_Assembly.

11. HAPPINESS GROUP FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS
Fridays, 11:30am-12:30pm, Online
The coronavirus has changed our daily lives tremendously. This four-week interactive class offers you ways to cope with these changes. Learn how to improve your well-being in a sustainable way, using tools that are backed up by science. Register here: https://connect.recsports.vt.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=3dea9b9c-b82a-494c-8c47-d0d4f0e6c03f&semesterId=d4d38dc1-288d-4895-8c8e-2d16ae47d7e4

12. I BELONG HERE: WOMEN’S SENSE OF BELONGING IN ACADEMIA AND SOCIETY
Friday, October 2, 12pm-1pm, Zoom
We would like to invite you to join us at this year’s Women’s Connect event with Dr. Letticia Ramlal-Lamble, the Director of Assessment and Data Analytics for the College of Engineering. All are invited to join us and attend. Please register at https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2fOeedaTw00GCG1 by October 1 to receive the Zoom link. For accommodations, please contact ordi@vt.edu at least 72 hours in advance of the event.

13. STUDENTS INVITED TO INTERVARSITY GRAD CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP ACTIVITIES – 1st posting
Intervarsity Graduate Christian Fellowship (GCF) invites you to our weekly activities for the semester. To learn more visit www.gcfvt.org or call 540-577-7815.


14. STUDENT FOCUS GROUP PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR MOSS ARTS CENTER – 1st posting

The Moss Arts Center invites you to participate in a student focus group to help us better understand the impact of our virtual programming. Students who participate will be required to attend at least three (3), 1-hour virtual programming offerings this semester, all of which are free admission. This can be from our HomeStage streamed performance series, virtual class visits, or gallery video tours, to name a few options. Following this, participants will attend one (1), 1-hour facilitated focus group over Zoom to answer a few questions about their experience with our virtual programming. 
All focus group participants will be given a $10 Amazon gift card. If you would like to participate or have any questions, please fill out this form:  https://forms.gle/qfPck9nxgSUJqC9c8 

15. TECH’S GIVING ORGANIZED BY GRADUATE STUDENTS – 1st posting
A group of students from the Leadership in Architecture, Engineering and Construction class is trying plan an event for students who won’t be able to go home for the holidays. The purpose of the survey is to estimate how many people would be interested in participating. Fill out the survey here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeLtnpzeE9XkPiWoApz6hMTILrealWIyeLkQ3e-qgQyS_g_Hw/viewform contact Paulo Ignacio Jr at paulo@vt.edu if you have questions.

16. HOKIE MOVEMENT CLUB – 1st posting
If you’re looking for motivation to move this semester, Rec Sports is here to help! Virginia Tech students near and far are invited to join the Hokie Movement Club. Members will record their workouts and engage virtually through a free exercise app called Strava. Using Strava will allow students to log workouts, encourage each other, and compete in Rec Sports led incentive challenges throughout the fall semester. Hokie Movement Club members will receive a weekly email that sends encouragement, explains the weekly challenge, and will announce the prize winners from the previous week. Prizes will vary but will include JBL Waterproof portable bluetooth speakers, Apple Airpods, Rec Sports group exercise classes and more.  All skill and ability levels are encouraged to join. Students that sign up before October 7th will receive a brand new Hokie Movement T-shirt. If you are interested, click here to sign up. Once you fill out the short interest form, you will receive a welcome email with step-by-step instructions on downloading the free version of the Strava app, joining the club within the app, and Hokie Movement t-shirt pickup instructions. The first challenge begins on October 7th. Challenges will vary and can be as simple as logging exercise of any kind 3 days out of the week. Sign up today.

17. CALLING ALL 2020 GSARS PRESENTERS & JUDGES – YOUR SWAG IS HERE! – 1st posting
Finally! We have the t-shirts and reusable cups that we were going to give you this past Spring. While COVID may have messed up our plans for distribution, we are nothing if not determined to get these things out of the apartment. Please use this link to schedule your date/time. https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0/selfsched?sstoken=UVBPaWVQYkpNOWZtfGRlZmF1bHR8NGE1Y2M2NjkwODlhYTdiNGE3YjMzMGJmYTVmNmZjYjU (Select a GSARS timeslot).

18. FALL 2020 DEADLINE FOR INCLUSION IN COMMENCEMENT LISTING COMING UP – 2nd posting
To ensure that your name is in the listing of graduates that will be read during the fall 2020 online commencement ceremony if you intend to graduate in fall 2020, complete your Application for Degree in HokieSpa under Graduate Student Degree menu by October 1, 2020.

19. APPLICATIONS INVITED FOR GRAD HONOR SYSTEM CHAIR POSITION – 2nd posting
The Graduate Honor System is opening an immediate search for a new chair, effective spring 2021 or as soon as possible. Applicants must be: (1) graduate students in good standing who have been in residence for a minimum of one semester; (2) able to serve as chair for at least one year while enrolled full-time in the Blacksburg campus. Preferably applicants should have experience as a GHS associate chair, facilitator or panelist. To apply, submit a statement of interest, resume, and one letter of reference to gibsonm@vt.edu by Monday, Oct 5. The new chair will be selected by a committee and ratified by the Graduate Student Assembly and the Commission on Graduate Studies and Policies before final appointment by the president. If you have any questions about the role and responsibilities of the chair, please let me know, or contact current chair Anurag Mantha at ghs@vt.edu.  

20. FREE ONE-ON-ONE VIRTUAL NUTRITION GUIDANCE – 2nd posting
Do you need nutrition guidance? Are you interested in learning how to making food choices that support a healthy lifestyle? 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 are here to help. The Human Nutrition, Foods and Exercise Department at Virginia Tech provides FREE one-on-one nutrition counseling services via Zoomto any interested students, faculty, or staff. Just go to https://www.hnfe.vt.edu/nutrition_counseling.html

21. AASU SEEKS NOMINATIONS FOR GRADUATE STUDENT LIAISON – 2nd posting
The Asian American Student Union is pleased to announce that the role of Graduate Student Liaison for AASU is now OPEN for nominations. Nominations will stay open until Friday, October 2nd. Nominees will be emailed applications. Link to the nomination form: t.ly/OFNb. for more info, contact Elaine Consolacion at celainej@vt.edu

22. VIRGINIA TECH SCIENCE FESTIVAL SEEKS SCIENTIST/RESEARCHERS – 2nd posting
Do you have an amazing and fascinating science idea to share with learners? The 2020 Virginia Tech Science Festival is the perfect event to showcase your work, and the time is now! What qualifies as science? Well, our saying has always been that “Science is bigger than you think.” Science is a way of thinking and includes social sciences, arts about science, science about arts, humanities based on data, business based on data, and much more. If you’d like to participate, but aren’t sure whether you fit, feel free to reach out. This is an opportunity to show our community the breadth and depth of the work we do at Virginia Tech. Scientist applications close September 30. Find more information at https://icat.vt.edu/science-festival/exhibitors.html. Contact Phyllis (pnewbill@vt.edu) if you have any questions. 

23. GRADUATE STUDENT NEEDED FOR COMMISSION ON EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND DIVERSITY – 3rd posting
The Commission for Equal Opportunity and Diversity (CEOD) is looking for one undergraduate student and one graduate student to serve as at-large members of the commission.  If you are interested in serving in this role within university governance, please complete the form below: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfjPIGW_3Zz4zVytDivYa6ptASCdyQPSFvURJjEw0Fd5TVOig/viewform Additional information about CEOD can be found online at: https://governance.vt.edu/equal-opportunity-and-diversity.php 

24. CENTER FOR GERONTOLOGY SEEKS GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANT – 3rd posting
The Center for Gerontology seeks a GRA who has experience working with datasets and can perform data analysis beyond means and chi-squares; experience with conducting literature searches, reading/editing and helping with paper writing; and someone who has an interest in older adults. The student will assist with Center for Gerontology tasks as they arrive (celebrations, forums, email lists). This position will start immediately. Stipend and tuition for Fall 2020. If you are interested, submit a resume to Cyndi Booth at cgbooth@vt.edu.

25. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED: RESEARCH STUDY – DRIVING SIMULATOR STUDY ON AUDITORY DISPLAYS AT RAIL CROSSINGS1st 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, you will be asked to drive in a driving simulator environment and react to in-vehicle alerts when approaching rail crossings. This project protocol was reviewed by the Virginia Tech Human Research Protections Program (#19-643). The eligibilities are 1) active driver with a valid license, 2) age 18+ with good health, and 3) normal vision and hearing. The study will last approximately one hour. Each participant will receive a compensation of $10 for participation. For more information, please contact Chihab Nadri (cnadri@vt.edu). This study is being conducted under the supervision of Dr. Myounghoon Jeon (myounghoonjeon@vt.edu).

26. PARTICIPANTS SOUGHT FOR RESEARCH – Design and evaluation of novel sonic interactions for highly autonomous vehicles – 1st posting
We are recruiting volunteers for the Mind Music Machine Lab’s study in “Design and Evaluation of Novel Sonic Interactions for Highly Autonomous Vehicles”. During the study, you will be conducting the simulated driving tasks with secondary tasks. This project protocol was reviewed by the Virginia Tech Human Research Protections Program (#20-252).The eligibilities are 1) active driver with a valid license, 2) age 18+ with good health, and 3) normal vision and hearing. The study should take about 1 hour, and you will receive $10 compensation. Participation in this research study is voluntary and confidential. There is a risk of induced motion sickness when using a driving simulator. If you are susceptible to severe motion sickness, migraines, dizziness or blurred vision, or are pregnant, then you should not volunteer. If you are interested in more information, please contact Chihab Nadri (cnadri@vt.edu).This study is being conducted under the supervision of Dr. Myounghoon Jeon (myounghoonjeon@vt.edu).  

27. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR VIRGINIA TECH COMMUTER SURVEY – 3rd posting
Blacksburg campus community members are invited to share feedback around their commuting experiences in the biennial Commuter Survey delivered by Virginia Tech Transportation Services. The survey, which should take less than 10 minutes to complete, will help the university better understand how the Virginia Tech community gets to, from, and around campus. Allstudents, staff, and faculty are invited to participate. The survey can be completed athttps://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ctHXXQXHifc7vrD.Please contact the Alternative Transportation Department with any questions: gettingaround@vt.edu

28. ALL IN: THE FIGHT FOR DEMOCRACY – DOCUMENTARY AND DISCUSSION
Monday, October 5, 2-4pm, http://bit.ly/vewallin
Voting is a fundamental right that should be afforded to every American. However, voter suppression efforts run rampant throughout our system. Join VT Engage as we host a watch party for the ALL IN: The Fight for Democracy documentary. Afterwards we’ll host a discussion about the documentary and learn about different ways we can help end voter suppression. The discussion portion will start around 3:45 participants are able to join for just this portion too.

29. WHAT’S ON THE BALLOT: GERRYMANDERING AND REDISTRICTING IN VIRGINIA
Tuesday, October 6, 6:30-8pm, http://bit.ly/VEWGerrymandering 
One of the biggest challenges facing our democracy today occurs before we even get to the ballot box, gerrymandering. Gerrymandering is when congressional district lines drawn by elected officials giving one political party an unfair advantage over another. This November, the Commonwealth of Virginia will decide by voting for or against Virginia Question 1, the redistricting commission amendment. Join VT Engage along with Dr. Nicholas Goerdert, Virginia Tech Political Science Department and Brian Cannon, Fair Maps Virginia as we explore the topic of ballot referendums, gerrymandering in the US, and what your vote means for Question 1 on the ballot. This event is a part of our National Voter Education events and is co-hosted by the Philosophy, Politics, and Economics Program at Virginia Tech.

30. WONDERING WHAT’S NEXT? GRADUATE & PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL FAIR
Wednesday, October 7, 10am-4pm, Online via Brazen
Explore your options and possible new career paths in graduate and professional school and meet with recruiters. This year, we are online, using the robust Brazen platform. No commitment, just information – and the event is free. Pre-registration is required. For further details and for registration, visit https://bit.ly/GPSF_2020

31. FEDERAL JOB SEARCH PANEL
Wednesday, October 7, 6-7:30pm
Four federal agency representatives will be discussing various government jobs and application tips for positions of interest.  The agencies participating in this panel include the FBI, NSA, USDA and EPA. Attendees are encouraged to come with any questions they might have about a career in the federal government or the application process or submit questions prior to the panel. This panel will be hosted on Zoom, with the link available only to those who pre-register through Handshake.  Register here: https://app.joinhandshake.com/events/568605

32. VICE PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE WATCH PARTY
Wednesday, October 7, 9pm, http://bit.ly/HokiesVoteDebates
VT Engage will be hosting presidential and vice presidential virtual debate watch parties! These spaces will be for students who want to engage in the debates with one another in a fun and non-partisan way. We have follow up conversations for folx who want to debrief the debate as people are interested.

33. ITSA WILDCARD WORKSHOP: CREATING & PUBLISHING YOUR OWN INSTAGRAM AR FILTERS
Thursday, October 8, 6-7pm, Zoom
Have you ever wondered how face filters in Instagram are made? Do you want to create and publish a filter to share with friends, or promote your organization? Join us to learn how! Led by Mingyu Li, the workshop will walk you through creating a tap-to-change filter with the free software Spark AR Studio. The event is pay-what-you-can with a suggested donation of $5 to the Instructional Technology Student Association (ITSA). | Register for Zoom details. | Donate to ITSA. | Questions? Contact Ginny Clark at vclark@vt.edu.

34. ELECTIONS IN THE TRUMP ERA – COMMUNITY FORUM WITH RACHEL BITECOFER
Thursday, October 8, 7-8:30pm,  https://bit.ly/LWVMCFallForum 
Co-Sponsored with the League of Women Voters, Life Long Learning Institute at Virginia Tech and the Montgomery County-Radford City-Floyd County Branch of the NAACP. Nationally recognized political analyst and elections forecaster, Rachel Bitecofer will speak at this forum organized by the League of Women Voters of Montgomery County. At a time when American elections have become increasingly nationalized and highly predictable, Bitecofer analyzes how partisanship serving as an identity-based, dominant vote determinant for all but a small portion of Americans. Bitecofer is a senior fellow at the Niskanen Center in Washington DC with a specialization in elections. She conducts survey research and elections analysis that has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, USA Today and on NPR. Her innovative election forecasting model predicted the 2018 midterms five months before Election Day, far ahead of other forecasting methods. Virginia Tech students and faculty and community members are invited to attend the forum by registering at bit.ly/LWVMCFallForum Those who register for the forum will receive an email with the Zoom link a week before the event.

35. ALONE TOGETHER: A WORKSHOP ON LONELINESS FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS
Friday, October 9, 12pm, Zoom
Have you been dealing with feelings of loneliness as a graduate student? Did you move to Blacksburg to start a graduate program you were excited about, and ended up moving in a pandemic that has made it very difficult to meet new people? Have feelings of isolation increased, and been more difficult to manage? We’re here to help! Attend this event to hear from other graduate students about the experiences with loneliness, connect with others going through something similar, and get some tips about how to connect with others and build relationships as a graduate student in a pandemic. Sign-up here: https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_difSIb5t9RZUI0l

36. FACT CHECK YOUR VOTE
Friday, October 9, 1-2pm, https://calendar.lib.vt.edu/event/7132390 Are you ready for Election Day? In this workshop, we’ll help you navigate political news, know your ballot, and fact-check claims so that you can be informed and prepared to cast your vote. This event is offered as a part of the National Voter Education week events. Check out engage.vt.edu for more events during the week. Sign up for this session: https://calendar.lib.vt.edu/event/7132390 This event is hosted by the University Libraries at Virginia Tech in partnership with VT Engage: The Center for Leadership and Service Learning for National Voter Education Week.