March 8-14, 2021

This Week’s Events:     

0. Ongoing Services – updated 2/1/21    
1. INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY CELEBRATION
2. KIZITO MUKUNI PRESENTATION
3. THE ART OF NEGOTIATION SEMINAR
4. DIGITAL CONNECT: JOB AND INTERNSHIP SEARCHING
5. GO AND COME AGAIN: SEGREGATION, TOLERANCE, AND REFLECTION: A FOUR- GENERATION AFRICAN-AMERICAN EDUCATIONAL STRUGGLE
6. PURPOSE & LEADERSHIP FOR POSITIVE CHANGE WORKSHOP
7. GLC CAFÉ
8. RESCHEDULED: FREE AT LAST – MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. – A “DISCUSSION AND A CELEBRATION

Administrative Announcements:     
9. GRADUATE EDUCATION WEEK: MARCH 22-26 – 1st posting
10. GSA EXECUTIVE BOARD ELECTIONS APPLICATION DEADLINE MARCH 26 – 1st posting
11. FREE ONE-ON-ONE VIRTUAL NUTRITION GUIDANCE – 1st posting
12. GRADUATE STUDENTS TO BE FEATURED DURING GRAD EDUCATION WEEK – 2nd posting
13. GLC INTRAMURAL SPORTS – 2nd posting
14. COVID-19 VACCINE INFORMATION FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS – 3rd posting
15. COOK-ALONG CLASSES – REGISTER NOW – 3rd posting

Jobs:  
none at this time

Volunteers and research participants sought:     
16. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR PEDESTRIAN SAFETY SURVEY – 1st posting
17. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR EMOTION REGULATION AND EVALUATIONS OF LEADERS RESEARCH STUDY – 1st posting
18. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR RESEARCH STUDY ON THE EFFECT OF RISK INDICATORS AND THEIR VISUALIZATION OF OUTAGE SCHEDULES – 2nd posting
19. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR VIRTUAL REALITY RESEARCH STUDY – 2nd posting
20. GRAD STUDENTS NEEDED FOR FOOD, WATER AND COMMUNITIES RESEARCH STORIES – 3rd posting
21. VOLUNTEER EDITOR NEEDED FOR PODCAST – 3rd posting
22. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR PRIVATE DRINKING WATER SURVEY – 3rd posting

Upcoming Events:    
23. EFFECTIVE PRESENTATIONS: BUILDING CONFIDENCE AND PERSONAL PRESENCE – March 16 – Register now!
24. ST. PATRICK’S DAY COOKIE EVENT – March 17
25. FIWGSA 2021 BIOBLITZ – March 17-April 26 – Register now!
26. MAKING YOUR RESEARCH UNDERSTANDABLE: BRIDGING THE GAP – March 18 – Register now!
27. GRADUATE STUDENT GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEETING – March 18
28. ITSA WILDCARD WORKSHOP: BELLY DANCE – March 18
29. VTGrATE ANNUAL TEACH-IN: “VIRTUAL LEARNING” – March 23
30. NETWORKING TIPS FOR INTROVERTS – March 23
31. MAINTAINING CONNECTIONS WHILE WE ISOLATE? – March 24
32. FIWGSA CHIPOTLE FUNDRAISER FOR HUMBLE HIKES – March 24

0. Ongoing Services – updated 2/1/21     
· GRADUATE SCHOOL: In person drop-off or pick-up of documents and materials M-F 1:00-3:00pm, 120 GLC. 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, Tuesdays 10am-12pm and Thursdays and Fridays 3pm-5pm, Zoom links found here. To make an appointment, visit: [https://vt-%20%0b%20%20ucc.titaniumhwc.com/ScheduleGraduateFirstCookConnect]https://vt-
  ucc.titaniumhwc.com/ScheduleGraduateFirstCookConnect
· WRITING CENTER SERVICES: Schedule an appointment at https://vt.mywconline.com/       
· GRADUATE OMBUDSPERSON: contact for appointment at gradstudentombud@vt.edu, 540-231-9573      

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