This Week’s Events:
0. Ongoing Services – updated 9/21/20
1. ONE HEALTH WEBINAR SERIES: THE ROLE OF BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH IN DEVELOPING THERAPEUTICS FOR COVID-19
2. ONE HEALTH WEBINAR SERIES: THE TOLL OF COVID-10 ON ESSENTIAL MEDICAL, VETERINARY AND PUBLIC HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
3. INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW BOARD (IRB) 101
4. ONE HEALTH WEBINAR SERIES: COVID-19’S IMPACT ON ORGANIZATIONS WORKING WITH VULNERABLE POPULATIONS
5. “HEAVEN: I TOURED THERE” TWO-DAY WEBINAR
6. COMMUNITY CHANGE COLLABORATIVE FACULTY FORUM WITH CRUZ GARCIA AND NATHALIE FANKOWSKI
7. GETTING UNSTUCK – WORKSHOP WITH COOK COUNSELING CENTER
8. GLC CAFÉ
9. INTERFAITH COOPERATION & CIVIL RIGHTS – DEAN OF STUDENTS OFFICE
10. OPTIONAL PRACTICAL TRAINING (OPT) WORKSHOP
11. GRADUATE STUDENT GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEETING
12. ANNUAL ONE HEALTH CASE COMPETITION
13. NUTSHELL GAMES
Administrative Announcements:
14. INTERDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH HONOR SOCIETY FALL MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIONS – 1st posting
15. GRADUATE STUDENT ASSEMBLY BUY BLACKSBURG INITIATIVE – 2nd posting
16. LITTLE HOKIE HANGOUT SPRING 2021 ENROLLMENT IS OPEN – 2nd posting
17. GSA TRAVEL FUND FALL CYCLE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS – 2nd posting
18. GRADUATE STUDENT INPUT NEEDED—VIRGINIA TECH WOMEN’S ALLIANCE CONVERSATIONS – 2nd posting
19. INVITATION FOR ASIAN PACIFIC ISLANDER DESI AMERICAN GRADUATE STUDENTS TO SHARE THEIR MENTORING EXPERIENCE – 2nd posting
20. EDWARD BOUCHET HONOR SOCIETY NOMINATION PERIOD OPEN – 2nd posting
21. APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR JEAN B. DUERR MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP – 2nd posting
22. GRADUATE COMMUNITY MURAL – MORE ARTISTS NEEDED – 2nd posting
23. STUDENTS NEEDED FOR FOCUS GROUP WITH BOARD OF VISITORS – 3rd posting
24. LITTLE HOKIE HAND-ME-DOWN ACCEPTING DONATIONS – 3rd posting
Jobs:
25. GRADUATE STUDENT WAGE POSITION OPENING IN OFFICE FOR INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY – 1st posting
26. GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP OPPORTUNITY FOR SPRING 2021 – 2nd posting
Volunteers and research participants sought:
27. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR RESEARCH STUDY ON EXOSKELETONS – 1st posting
28. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR COVID-10 CONTACT TRACING SURVEY – 1st posting
29. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED: RESEARCH STUDY ON EFFECTS OF IN-VEHICLE AGENT LANGUAGE IN SELF-DRIVING CARS – 2nd posting
30. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR REMOTE AUGMENTED REALITY USER STUDY – 3rd posting
31. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR AUGMENTED REALITY VIRTUAL MONITORS STUDY – 3rd posting
Upcoming Events:
32. ASIAN PACIFIC ISLANDER DESI AMERICAN (APIDA) CAUCUS SOCIAL LUNCH HOURS – Nov. 10
33. VTGRAD2GRAD FIRESIDE CHAT – INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS – Nov. 10
34. INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW BOARD (IRB) LIVE Q&A – Nov. 11
35. LITTLE HOKIE(tm) HAND-ME-DOWN TWO DAY EVENT – Nov. 11 and 12
36. ITSA WILDCARD WORKSHOP: BEGINNING ARABIC – Nov. 12
37. DANCE OF NATIONS – Nov. 12
38. WHEN HOME IS UTTAINABLE, WHAT REPLACES IT? PUBLIC LECTURE AND PANEL FEATURING ALIA MALEK – Nov. 13
39. AFRICAN GRADUATE STUDENT MENTORING FORUM – Nov. 13
40. MOVING BEYOND OUR INFORMATION SILOS – DEAN OF STUDENTS OFFICE – Nov. 13
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, Zoom links found here.
· WRITING CENTER SERVICES: Schedule an appointment at https://vt.mywconline.com/
· GRADUATE OMBUDSPERSON: contact for appointment at gradstudentombud@vt.edu, 540-231-9573
1. ONE HEALTH WEBINAR SERIES: THE ROLE OF BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH IN DEVELOPING THERAPEUTICS FOR COVID-19
Monday, November 2, 12-1pm, Zoom
This moderated panel discussion with Virginia Tech biomedical researchers currently working on SARS-CoV-2 research will focus on what questions remain to be answered about this novel pathogen, the process of how biomedical research can lead to the creation of vaccines and other therapeutics, and how COVID-19 research will develop moving forward through the pandemic. For full details and to register for one or more of the webinars, visit https://www.vetmed.vt.edu/one-health-day/
2. ONE HEALTH WEBINAR SERIES: THE TOLL OF COVID-10 ON ESSENTIAL MEDICAL, VETERINARY AND PUBLIC HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
Tuesday, November 3, 6-7:15pm, Zoom
This moderated panel discussion with medical, veterinary, and public health professionals will consider how COVID-19 has changed the work they do and has affected the populations under their care. The speakers will offer a candid look at the unique technical, physical, and emotional challenges that individuals in the health professions face today. For full details and to register for one or more of the webinars, visit https://www.vetmed.vt.edu/one-health-day/
3. INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW BOARD (IRB) 101
Wednesday, November 4, 1pm, Zoom
Welcome to the Graduate Student Services IRB Series. If you are new to IRB or just need a refresher course on what IRB is all about, join us as we get the opportunity to learn from the IRB professionals themselves. We have a four-part series planned for you! We are starting with the essentials in this IRB 101 event! Take a moment to fill out the form below and let us know that you will be joining us! https://forms.gle/15f8DaFNCiDa18eT7
4. ONE HEALTH WEBINAR SERIES: COVID-19’S IMPACT ON ORGANIZATIONS WORKING WITH VULNERABLE POPULATIONS
Wednesday, November 4, 6-7:15pm, Zoom
Two speakers who work with nonprofit organizations that provide services to vulnerable populations will provide insight into how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the communities they work with and what adaptations they have had to make to ensure community needs are met. Organizations represented: Virginia Harm Reduction Coalition and The Street Dog Coalition. For full details and to register for one or more of the webinars, visit https://www.vetmed.vt.edu/one-health-day/
5. “HEAVEN: I TOURED THERE” TWO-DAY WEBINAR
Wednesdays November 4 and 18, 5:30-7pm, Zoom
Pronounced dead from heart failure, Dean Braxton’s body was lifeless for 1 hour and 45 minutes. “It’s not about if I died, the doctors proved that,” says Braxton. “It’s about where I went when I died.” Intervarsity Graduate Christian Fellowship is pleased to host Dean Braxton for this two-day webinar. Come and hear the incredible story that has amazed audiences across the nation. Short Q&A allowed on both days. Registration is at www.gcfvt.org.
6. COMMUNITY CHANGE COLLABORATIVE FACULTY FORUM WITH CRUZ GARCIA AND NATHALIE FANKOWSKI
Thursday, November 5, 1pm, Zoom
In search of critical forms of architectural pedagogy, Garcia and Frankowski are deeply invested in the development of new curricula and pedagogical experiments searching for diverse forms of public engagement with architecture, as well as a decolonization of the role of architecture in the construction of new worlds. There will be a forum presentation followed by a discussion. Zoom Link. Meeting ID: 956 2653 7305 Contact Neda Moayerian if you have questions: mneda14@vt.edu
7. GETTING UNSTUCK – WORKSHOP WITH COOK COUNSELING CENTER
Thursdays, November 5 and 12, 3:30-4:30pm, Zoom
This three session workshop focuses on cognitive behavioral therapy skills for depression. Please intend to be present at all three sessions if you sign up. This workshop will be hosted via Zoom. You will receive an email with the information to log into the Zoom meeting 24 hours prior to the sessions. Attendance is limited to those who have registered;
Register at https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4NpiPg10Q4jDbSZ.
8. GLC CAFÉ
Thursday, November 5, 4:00pm, 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 and the occasional game. If you have questions or concerns about this event, email Monika Gibson at gibsonm@vt.edu.
9. INTERFAITH COOPERATION & CIVIL RIGHTS – DEAN OF STUDENTS OFFICE
Thursdays, November 5, & 12, 5:00-6:00pm, Zoom
Join us for a 4-session series on Interfaith Cooperation & Civil Rights. The curriculum explores the connections between interfaith cooperation and the historic movement for civil rights in the U.S. context. RSVP at dos.vt.edu/weareeachothers Open for students, faculty, staff & community members.
10. OPTIONAL PRACTICAL TRAINING (OPT) WORKSHOP
Thursday, November 5, 5:00-6:00pm, Zoom
This informative workshop will walk international students through the OPT application process, including eligibility requirements, timing of application, and other important details. Presented by Cranwell International Center International Student Advisors. Registration is required at Optional Practical Training for F-1 Students.
11. GRADUATE STUDENT GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEETING
Thursday, November 5, 5:30-7:00pm, Online via Zoom.
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 our website to indicate your attendance. Meeting starts at 5:30pm. More information about the organization can be found online at http://bit.ly/GSA_Gen_Assembly.
12. ANNUAL ONE HEALTH CASE COMPETITION
Saturday, November 7th 9:30 am-1:30pm, Zoom
Test your knowledge of infectious diseases, disease control, environmental health, and more at the Annual One Health Case Competition in celebration of International One Health Day. All participants will receive an e-gift card, with additional prizes for winning teams! Teams comprising three different student types, including MPH, PhD/MS (any Department), DVM, & MD/DO, compete to solve cases using a One Health approach. Sign up by October 19 noon as an individual, a partial (2-3 people), or full team (4 people) at: https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cXZPM3cuw7HmYbX. Teams will be announced and given the materials for the first case on Friday, October 23rd. On November 7th, teams will present their findings for case 1 to the judges, as well as work on and present two other cases. Contact Cassie Smith at cassie1@vt.edu if you have questions.
13. NUTSHELL GAMES
Saturday, November 7, 4pm, Youtube
Please join us November 7 for the first-ever online Nutshell Games! We’ve created a Nutshell Games 2020 playlist on our Center for Communicating Science YouTube channel, where you can find an announcement video now. At 4 p.m. Saturday, we’ll unveil an introductory video to welcome the audience to the event. At 4:30 p.m., we’ll make 29 90-second graduate student research presentation videos available to the audience. And at 6 p.m., we’ll go public with a short video that announces the winners—with a surprise twist! Come support your fellow graduate students at this fun virtual event. Contact Carrie Kroehler at cjkrohel@vt.tedu
14. INTERDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH HONOR SOCIETY FALL MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIONS – 1st posting
Do you do Interdisciplinary Research? Join other researchers and a wide network of alumni by applying to the Interdisciplinary Research Honors Society, Iota Delta Rho (or IDR). We foster interdisciplinary research and networking here at Virginia Tech and out in the real world. Applications are open until November 30. Apply here: https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_blTeV21TJGIFISV
15. GRADUATE STUDENT ASSEMBLY BUY BLACKSBURG INITIATIVE – 2nd posting
The Graduate Student Assembly is committed to supporting you, and to supporting our surrounding communities. To this end, we are partnering with local businesses, each of which is offering a discount to our GSA members. Our first three partners are the Hethwood Market, the Blacksburg Farmers Market, and Glade Road Growing. To take advantage of their special offers, however, you MUST display our sticker on your HokieP. Stop by the GLC to pick yours up today! For more details, see our webpage at http://bit.ly/GSA_Buy_Blacksburg
16. LITTLE HOKIE HANGOUT SPRING 2021 ENROLLMENT IS OPEN – 2nd posting
Little Hokie Hangout is now accepting enrollment applications for Spring 2021. Preference for enrollment will go to current and former LHH families through Thanksgiving. After Thanksgiving break, enrollment will be open to all interested families. Complete the enrollment form here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSchm4dz7A1aWZhnB6g_oEcb12XMguKrBD_dv9bVv0v71oSwnw/viewform
17. GSA TRAVEL FUND FALL CYCLE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS – 2nd posting
Have you presented or plan to present at a conference between July 1and December 31, 2020? The VT GSA “Travel: Fund Program (TFP) will partially support the monetary costs associated with presenting at virtual conferences including registration and abstract fees. The Fall cycle application will be open beginning October 26th. The deadline for application is November 13th, 2020 at 11:59pm. For further details, updates, and the application, please see our website at https://gsa.vt.edu/programs/tfp.html For questions, support, or insights, please email GSA-TFP-G@VT.EDU.
18. GRADUATE STUDENT INPUT NEEDED—VIRGINIA TECH WOMEN’S ALLIANCE CONVERSATIONS – 2nd posting
Co-chairs of the Research and Non-Tenure Track/Instructional Faculty subcommittee of the Women’s Alliance and Caucus invite you to attend an online conversation to help us understand community needs particularly in Graduate School. We will schedule two different conversations for the Graduate School during the week of November 2. All graduate students regardless of identity, gender, or sex are welcome. Help us narrow down the best date/time for these conversations by completing this doodle poll: Women’s Alliance Subcommittee Meeting – Week of 11/2 Questions? Please contact at Kimberly Carlson Kimcarlson2009@vt.edu.
19. INVITATION FOR ASIAN PACIFIC ISLANDER DESI AMERICAN GRADUATE STUDENTS TO SHARE THEIR MENTORING EXPERIENCE – 2nd posting
Graduate students who identify as Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) are invited to share their thoughts about their experiences with faculty mentoring at Virginia Tech. To participate, use this form: https://forms.gle/m737YCarz8Pui2116. All graduate students (including international students) who identify as Asian or Asian American are encouraged to respond and can enter a raffle to win a free padfolio from the Cultural and Community Centers upon survey completion. The survey will take 10-20 minutes to complete. For more information or if you have any questions, contact hxc419@vt.edu. This project is part of the Graduate School’s Diversity Scholars program.
20. EDWARD BOUCHET HONOR SOCIETY NOMINATION PERIOD OPEN – 2nd posting
The Edward Alexander Bouchet Graduate Honor Society (Bouchet Society) recognizes outstanding scholarly achievement and promotes diversity and excellence in doctoral education and the professoriate. We are seeking nominations for graduate students who are within 1-2 semesters of completing their doctoral degree. Find out more at https://graduateschool.vt.edu/about/diversity/bouchet-society.html. Nomination deadline is Nov. 23rd. Please email shernita@vt.edu if you have any questions.
21. APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR JEAN B. DUERR MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP – 2nd posting
Undergraduate and graduate women who plan to attend, or are already enrolled in, and accredited college or university for the entire 2021-2022 academic year are invited to apply for the Jean B. Duerr Memorial Scholarship. Awards of approximately $2000 will be given to those applicants who best demonstrate academic achievement and community service. Applications must be postmarked by March 2021. For more information and to receive the application, contact the Scholarship Committee Chair, Winnie Drummond at JBDScholar@gmail.com.
22. GRADUATE COMMUNITY MURAL – MORE ARTISTS NEEDED – 2nd posting
The GLC Fellows still need artists willing to re-create a portion of an iconic VT photo for display in the GLC. Those who choose to participate are encouraged to use their creativity to make their section of the mural uniquely their own. You can view the murals in progress in the GLC hallway by the auditorium. Help us complete the images! Sign up Link Please contact Japnit Sethi at japss96@vt.edu with any questions.
23. STUDENTS NEEDED FOR FOCUS GROUP WITH BOARD OF VISITORS – 3rd posting
Sabrina Sturgeon (Graduate Student Representative to the Board of Visitors) has set up a focus group with the BoVRector, Mr. Horacio Valeiras. She is now working to ensure that the focus group has quality representation of graduate students at Virginia Tech. If you are a part-time or international graduate student and you would like to participate in the one-time meeting on November 9th at 3pm, please contact Kuneyl and Hkuneyl@vt.edu. Please respond promptly as spaces are extremely limited.
24. LITTLE HOKIE HAND-ME-DOWN ACCEPTING DONATIONS – 3rd posting
The Women’s Center, Graduate School and Graduate School Assembly is hosting the 7th Annual Little Hokie Hand-Me-Down on November 11-12 in the GLC Multipurpose Room to benefit VT graduate students and families. Now collecting unused/gently used children’s items for ages 0-10 between October 12-November 6. Drop off on the VT Women’s Center porch: Toys (including music and DVDs,) books, clothing (baby and maternity), formula (not expired), medical supplies (breast pumps, lactation devices), strollers, unexpired car seats, school supplies, bedding (for cribs and moms!), bathing and grooming supplies (bathers, unopened/unused creams, lotions, powders), feeding supplies (bibs, baby bottles, food warmers),baby gear (activity gyms, bassinets, play mats, carriers, swings), and diapers. In order to maintain the safety of those handling the items, please completely box or contain in plastic bags any donations. For more information, contact Jessie Meltsner at jmelts@vt.edu.
25. GRADUATE STUDENT WAGE POSITION OPENING IN OFFICE FOR INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY – 1st posting
The Office for Inclusion and Diversity is seeking a graduate student for a student wage position to support equity and inclusion efforts for the disability community at Virginia Tech. The position will include 20 hours per week at a rate of $20 per hour. Compensation for the position does not include tuition or fees. The successful candidate should have an interest and working knowledge of diversity and inclusion efforts, especially those relative to the disability community. Candidates identifying with the disability community are strongly encouraged to apply. Responsibilities include but are not limited to supporting Disability Alliance and Caucus initiatives, managing the disability community commencement ceremony, and other projects as assigned by Chief of Staff for Inclusion and Diversity. Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest and CV to Stacey Wilkerson, Chief of Staff, Inclusion and Diversity at stacey9@vt.edu.
26. GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP OPPORTUNITY FOR SPRING 2021 – 3rd posting
The Women and Gender in International Development (WGD) program at the Center for International Research, Education, and Development (CIRED) is looking for a Graduate Assistant for Spring semester 2021. Under the direction of Dr. Maria Elisa Christie, the WGD program ensures a gender-sensitive approach to all CIRED projects and raises awareness at Virginia Tech about gender and international development issues. You must be enrolled in a full-time program of graduate studies in a degree-granting department at Virginia Tech. See position description for requirements and next steps before responding please. Stipend and tuition for Spring 2021. If you are interested and meet the qualifications, submit materials to Maria Elisa Christie at mechristie@vt.edu.
27. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR RESEARCH STUDY ON EXOSKELETONS – 1st posting
Participants are needed for a study assessing the effectiveness of wearable assistive devices. Requirements: male or female, age 18-55 years; have no current or recent history of musculoskeletal disorders that limit daily activities; due to device fit, waist must be 26” to 46”, torso length 14.5” to 23”; of note, you’ll be asked to bring your shorts and t-shirt/sports bra. Participants will be asked to perform a series of overhead tasks without and with three exoskeletons: (1) Static simulated drilling with a hand tool; (2) Dynamic simulated handwork. We will monitor muscle activity throughout this study. We will video record the sessions, but these videos will only be viewed by researchers on this study. One training session and two experimental sessions are required to complete this study (~3 hours each). Compensation: $10/hour. Participation is voluntary and confidential. This study is conducted in an Occupational Biomechanics and Ergonomics lab in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering. Research protocols have been approved by the VT IRB (#16-1138). If interested, please email or call/text Denean Kelson at denean@vt.edu (225-717-0239).
28. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR COVID-10 CONTACT TRACING SURVEY – 1st posting
Researchers from ECE@VT are looking for participants in an online survey on questions related to digital contact tracing apps. The goal of this study is to gain your opinion about digital contact tracing apps, which can help us to produce design guidelines for futuristic contact tracing app that can be well accepted by the general public. This survey only contains 12 questions and will take around 15 minutes. Here is the link to the survey: https://forms.gle/MGjSQLH9tXFudB1V8. The participant will be included in a drawing for a $20 gift card with a selected odds of one in 100. To be eligible to participate in the study, you must be at least 18 years old and able to give consent. If you have any questions about the study, please contact Xiang Cheng (xiangcheng@vt.edu). This experiment has been reviewed, as required, by the Virginia Tech Institutional Review Board under protocol #20-349.
29. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED: RESEARCH STUDY ON EFFECTS OF IN-VEHICLE AGENT LANGUAGE IN SELF-DRIVING CARS – 2nd posting
The Mind Music and Machine Lab at Virginia Tech is seeking individuals to participate in a study to determine the effect of the in-vehicle agent’s language on driver state and performance in an autonomous vehicle. During the study, you will be asked to drive in a driving simulator environment. This project protocol was reviewed by the VT Human Research Protections Program (#19-088). Criteria for eligibility include: fluent in Chinese OR Hindi, have a valid driving license, and should be above 18. The study will last approximately one hour. Each participant will receive a compensation of $10 for participation. For more information, please contact Sushmethaa Muhundan (msushmethaa@vt.edu). This study is being conducted under the supervision of Dr. Myounghoon Jeon (myounghoonjeon@vt.edu).
30. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR REMOTE AUGMENTED REALITY USER STUDY – 3rd posting
The 3DI group at Virginia Tech invites you to participate in a remote Augmented Reality user study. In the study, we would ask you to use the AR interface we implemented on the Magic Leap One AR headset and provide your feedback. The total duration of this study is about 5 hours. The study population for this study includes people in the Blacksburg, VA area who: 1) are at least 18 years old, 2) are English speakers, 3) have uncorrected normal vision, and 4) regularly use Google’s email and calendar services. To participants who are students at VT, your involvement in the study will not impact your academic performance. Participants will be compensated for $70 after completing the study. If you would like more information about participating, please contact Feiyu Lu at feiyulu@vt.edu. This experiment has been approved, as required, by the Virginia Tech Institutional Review Board under protocol #20-652.
31. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR AUGMENTED REALITY VIRTUAL MONITORS STUDY – 3rd posting
We are looking for voluntary participants for our research study “Augmented Reality Virtual Monitors” at the Moss Arts Center. The participants in the study will have a chance to experience the latest technology of Augmented Reality (AR), including a Microsoft HoloLens 2. The purpose of this research is to understand how the usability of virtual monitors compares to physical monitors. Eligible participants will come to the Moss Arts Center and will be asked to perform a few tasks on a computer. The experiment is expected to take around 1 hour and 30 minutes. Your participation is entirely voluntary and unpaid, and you can choose to terminate your participation in the experiment at any time for any reason. If you’re interested in more information about being a participant, please contact Leonardo Pavanatto at lpavanat@vt.edu. This study has been approved, as required, by the Institutional Review Board of Virginia Tech – IRB# 20-796.
Upcoming events:
32. ASIAN PACIFIC ISLANDER DESI AMERICAN (APIDA) CAUCUS SOCIAL LUNCH HOURS
Tuesday, November 10, 12:30-1:30pm, Zoom
Come and join the APIDA Caucus for virtual lunch hours where APIDA (Asian Pacific Islander Desi American) community members and their allies can socialize and network! All faculty, staff, students, and community members are welcome. Lunch hours are Tuesday’s 12:30pm – 1:30pm on 11/10, 12/1, and 12/15 this semester. Register here: https://bit.ly/3odS26V. Please contact hxc419@vt.edu with any questions.
33. VTGRAD2GRAD FIRESIDE CHAT – INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Tuesday, November 10, 1-2 pm, Zoom
The Office of Recruitment, Diversity, and Inclusion (ORDI), the Asian Cultural Engagement Center (ACEC), & El Centro – Hispanic and Latinx Cultural Center presents VTGRAD2GRAD Fireside Chat-International Student Experiences. Are you a new or returning international student? Come learn, share, and discuss experiences of graduate students from International backgrounds. Register for the event at bit.ly/2HlLx17
34. INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW BOARD (IRB) LIVE Q&A
Wednesday, November 11, 1pm, Zoom
Welcome to the Graduate Student Services IRB Series. If you are new to IRB or just need a refresher course on what IRB is all about, join us as we get the opportunity to learn from the IRB professionals themselves. This is the second event in a four-part series. Students will have the opportunity to ask any and all questions that you have about the IRB process. Take a moment to fill out the form below and let us know that you will be joining us! https://forms.gle/15f8DaFNCiDa18eT7
35. LITTLE HOKIE(tm) HAND-ME-DOWN TWO DAY EVENT
Wednesday, November 11, 10am – 6pm, Graduate Students only, GLC Multipurpose Room
Thursday, November 12, 10am – 2pm Graduate Students and Staff, GLC Multipurpose Room
The Graduate School, Graduate Student Assembly, and Women’s Center at Virginia Tech sponsor this event and members of the university and Blacksburg communities make the event possible, donating gently used or new items for families. Graduate Students are welcome to come select items on November 11th from 10am to 6pm. Pre-registration is preferred; walk-in availability will be limited. Graduate Students and Staff are welcome on November 12th from 10am to 2pm. Walk-ins with limited capacity. Sign up for your time slot starting on November 4th. https://bit.ly/2020_LHHMD
36. ITSA WILDCARD WORKSHOP: BEGINNING ARABIC
Thursday, November 12, 6-7pm, Zoom
Ever wanted to speak Arabic? Join us to learn the basics! Our class for beginners will be led by Kamla Al Amri. The workshop will walk you through greetings and introductory vocabulary. 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. | Add to Google Calendar. | Questions? Contact Ginny Clark at vclark@vt.edu.
37. DANCE OF NATIONS
Thursday, November 12, 8pm, Youtube Live
The Council of International Students is partnering up with the Cranwell International Center to present Dance of Nations! Follow CISO on Instagram and Facebook @vtciso for more information and updates as we approach the date. This is a fun event that all are welcome and encouraged to attend!
38. WHEN HOME IS UTTAINABLE, WHAT REPLACES IT? PUBLIC LECTURE AND PANEL FEATURING ALIA MALEK
Friday, November 13, 12-1:30pm, Zoom
Alia Malek is a journalist, civil rights lawyer and author of “The Home That Was Our Country: A Memoir of Syria.” Since 2015, Malek has been reporting on Syrian refugees’ lives and displacement across Netherlands, Sweden and Germany as part of a 10 year reporting project. Drawing on this work, she will consider what replaces the very idea of home when home itself becomes unattainable and its permanence illusory. The public lecture will be from 12-12:45pm, follow by a panel from 12:45-1:30pm. The panel, moderated by Katherine Randall, includes Alia Malek, Nadine Sinno and Jake Keyel and will discuss how working with displaced populations can be a mutually enriching experience, rather than one of “saving” others. They will speak to the refugee experience from a variety of perspectives. Register here to attend: https://virginiatech.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUtf-uqrjsuH9Ktk72h0JC7JzdTZ1ovhek6 Sponsored by the Community Change Collaborative and the VT Institute for Policy and Governance, the VT Center for Refugee, Migrant, and Displacement Studies and the Center for Rhetoric in Society. Please contact mneda14@vt.edu with questions.
39. AFRICAN GRADUATE STUDENT MENTORING FORUM
Friday, November 13, 3pm, Zoom
The Office of Recruitment, Diversity, and Inclusion Diversity Scholars program invites the VT Graduate community members to attend “Embracing your Identity in a Foreign Space,” an interdisciplinary forum about mentoring African graduate students and students of African-descent. The forum will consist of a panel discussion on how to navigate graduate school, transition into the workplace as an international student, and learn tools to create a sense of belonging for academic success. To participate in this free virtual forum, please register HERE by Tuesday, November 10, 2020. For further information, please contact Johnny C. Woods, Jr. at johnnycw@vt.edu.