This Week’s Events:
0. Ongoing Services – updated 9/20/21
1. DIVERSITY STATEMENT WRITING WORKSHOPS
2. GETTING STARTED WITH ENDNOTE
3. APIDA MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUP: IMPOSTER SYNDROME
4. InpirASIAN SERIES: FACULTY PRESENTATION
5. FEDERAL JOB SEARCH PANEL: SECURITY CLEARANCES
6. USING CITATION MANAGERS TO ENHANCE YOUR RESEARCH WORKFLOW
7. FIRST GENERATION MEET AND GREET
8. ENERGY JUSTICE: WHY SOLAR PANELS AREN’T ENOUGH
9. GLC CAFÉ
10. H-1B (WORK VISA) AND PERMANENT RESIDENCY WORKSHOP
11. INTRODUCING KIDS’ NIGHT OUT
12. CRITICAL RACE SYMPOSIUM
13. GRAD STUDENT HAPPINESS GROUP
14. INTERNATIONAL STUDENT OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING WORKSHOP
15. WEEKLY GRAD STUDENT SOCIAL AT BSC
16. HIKE THE HUCKLEBERRY
Administrative Announcements:
17. JOHN E. DOOLEY STUDENT ENGAGEMENT GRANT ACCEPTING PROPOSALS – 1st posting
18. STUDENT TITLE IX ADVISORY BOARD – 1st posting
19. SURVEY ON RESEARCH ETHICS – 2nd posting
20. COMMISSION FOR EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND DIVERSITY SEEKS GRADUATE STUDENT – 2nd posting
21. GRADUATE STUDENT BUDGET BOARD (GSBB) RECRUITING MEMBERS – 2nd posting
22. COMMUNICATING SCIENCE CLUB SEEKS MEMBERS – 2nd posting
Jobs:
23. PEACE CORPS CAMPUS RECRUITER GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP- 3rd posting
Volunteers and research participants sought:
24. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR CLIMATE CHANGE SCIENCE-POLICY PROJECT: VECTOR-BORNE DISEASE – 1st posting
25. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR MEDICAID EXPENDITURE IN VIRGINIA SCIENCE POLICY PROJECT – 1st posting
26. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR AUGMENTED REALITY USER STUDY – 1st posting
27. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION FOCUS GROUP – 1st posting
28. PARTICIPANTS WITH PERFECT/CORRECTED NORMAL VISION NEEDED FOR AUGMENTED REALITY STUDY-2nd posting
29. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR RACE DIFFERENCES IN FOOT LOADING AND ENGAGEMENT STUDY – 2nd posting
30. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A RESEARCH STUDY ON THE REUSE OF FURNITURE – 3rd posting
31. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR RESEARCH ON HARD CIDER – 3rd posting
Upcoming Events:
32. COMPREHENSIVE SEARCHES FOR LITERATURE REVIEWS – September 27
33. RESUME/CV/COVER LETTER WRITING – September 28
34. CONNECTION JOB FAIR – September 29
35. VIRTUAL GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL FAIR – October 4
36. HISPANIC/LATINX CONNECT LUNCH – October 5
37. TEACHING PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT WRITING WORKSHOPS – October 6 and 27
38. INTERVIEWING WORKSHOP – October 7
0. Ongoing Services – updated 9/20/21
- GRADUATE SCHOOL: In person drop-off or pick-up of documents and materials M-F 9:00-4:00pm, 120 GLC. Request one-on-one assistantship or academic advising by using our online request form to set-up a Zoom session. Graduate Life Center meeting rooms and lobby are still closed for repair.
- CAREER ADVISING: schedule career advising appointment via https://career.vt.edu/job-search/Handshake.html ; In-person drop-in advising every Wednesday, 2-5pm in the Graduate School (120 GLC). (September 22 advising will end at 4pm. No career advising in the GLC on September 29).
- 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-ucc.titaniumhwc.com/ScheduleGraduateFirstCookConnect (Students must pay the summer health fee or daily use fee which can be reimbursed through Aetna. Students must be in Virginia)
- WRITING CENTER SERVICES: Schedule an appointment at https://vt.mywconline.com/
- GRADUATE OMBUDSPERSON: contact for appointment at gradstudentombud@vt.edu, 540-231-9573
1. DIVERSITY STATEMENT WRITING WORKSHOPS
Monday, September 20 and Monday, October 18, 12-1:30pm, Zoom
What does diversity mean to you and how will you incorporate diversity into your work? During this two-part, interactive workshop, you will think about the importance of diversity, write a draft diversity statement, and provide feedback on a peer’s diversity statement. By the end of this series, you will have a completed statement for your portfolio or resume. You will also hear about services offered to graduate students from the VT Writing Center. Please register by Wednesday, September 15th at noon. You need to attend both workshops. We have space for 20 students, so please register soon! Hosted by the Graduate School’s Office of Recruitment, Diversity, and Inclusion, and the Graduate and Professional Student Senate.
2. GETTING STARTED WITH ENDNOTE
Monday, September 20, 4-5:15pm, Zoom
EndNote is one of the most powerful citation managers available today. In this interactive workshop, you will learn the basics of EndNote, including adding references to your library, organizing your library, and using EndNote to cite references within a document. More information and a link to download the software is available at guides.lib.vt.edu/citationmanagers/EndNote. Register for this workshop here: https://calendar.lib.vt.edu/event/8099998
3. APIDA MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUP: IMPOSTER SYNDROME
Monday, September 20, 4pm, ACEC Room 140, Squires Student Center/Zoom
The Asian Cultural Engagement Center (ACEC) is hosting the APIDA mental health support group to talk about dealing with imposter syndrome. Please register in advance at https://rb.gy/jmxtwh
4. InpirASIAN SERIES: FACULTY PRESENTATION
Tuesday, September 21, 5pm, ACEC Room 140, Squires Student Center/Zoom
ACEC is sponsoring this presentation. Please register in advance here: shorturl.at/mzMNQ
5. FEDERAL JOB SEARCH PANEL: SECURITY CLEARANCES
Tuesday, September 21, 6-7pm, Zoom
Join Career and Professional Development and representatives from both federal agencies and private sector employers for an alumni panel discussing the security clearance process and what you can do now to prepare for a future security clearance. Register here: https://vt.joinhandshake.com/events/822048/share_preview If you have questions, contact Alyssa Rametta at alyssarametta@vt.edu.
6. USING CITATION MANAGERS TO ENHANCE YOUR RESEARCH WORKFLOW
Wednesday, September 22, 2:30-3:45pm, Zoom
Citation managers like EndNote, Mendeley, and Zotero are powerful tools that can help you save, organize, and cite your references. Their use can also help improve your workflow and make the research process easier and less stressful. This session will focus on ways to incorporate citation managers into your workflow. By the end of the session, you’ll be able to: integrate citation managers into your existing workflow, identify personal best practices for using citation managers and use advanced features of the citation manager of your choice to streamline your research workflow. Register for this workshop here: https://calendar.lib.vt.edu/event/8100001
7. FIRST GENERATION MEET AND GREET
Wednesday, September 22, 5:30-7pm, Holtzman Alumni Center
Are you a First-Generation Graduate Student seeking to connect with faculty, staff, and peers who also identify as First Gen? Join First-Generation Student Support, Student Affairs, and the Graduate School, for a First-Generation Meet and Greet! Learn about various opportunities, programming, and support. Light refreshments will be served. Registration is required. Please register here: https://tinyurl.com/FirstGenEvent21. Questions? Contact Tamara Cherry-Clarke at tcherryclarke@vt.edu.
8. ENERGY JUSTICE: WHY SOLAR PANELS AREN’T ENOUGH
Wednesday, September 22, 5:30-7pm, Rising Silo Brewery, 2351 Glade Rd Blacksburg
Science on Tap of the NRV presents “Energy Justice: Why Solar Panels Aren’t Enough” with Shannon Bell, Christine Labuski, and Cara Daggett. Join us at Rising Silo to discuss the multidimensional topic of energy. This event is free and open to the public. Contact Science on Tap at scienceontapnrv@gmail.com with any questions.
9. GLC CAFÉ
Wednesday, September 22 and Thursday, September 23, 3:30-5pm, Grad School Lobby
Enjoy free coffee, tea, and cookies and socialize with your fellow graduate students. Bring your own mug if you can. Occurs every Thursday and the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month.
10. H-1B (WORK VISA) AND PERMANENT RESIDENCY WORKSHOP
Thursday, September 23, 5:00-6:30pm, Zoom
Learn about H-1B work visa and employment-based permanent residency options at this workshop presented by immigration attorneys. Registration is required. For more information on registering, please visit: Events and Workshops | Cranwell International Center | Virginia Tech (vt.edu).
11. INTRODUCING KIDS’ NIGHT OUT
Thursday, September 23, 6:30-8pm, Women’s Center
An evening of fun for your kids, aged 2 (toilet trained) to 10, babysitting provided by volunteers from Chi Delta Alpha. To sign up your child go to: https://doodle.com/poll/ezmhw8f2kgkrx7fw?utm_source=poll&utm_medium=link Space is limited and there is additional info at the link. Sign up info can also be found Monday afternoons on the Women’s Center website (www.womenscenter.vt.edu ) Contact Jessie Meltsner at jmelts@vt.edu for additional info.
12. CRITICAL RACE SYMPOSIUM
Friday, September 24, 10am-3pm, Commonwealth Ballroom B, Squires Student Center
This academic symposium about Critical Race Theory addresses what CRT is and is not. Lunch and light refreshments will be provided for the first 120 registered. Hokie Passport is required (VT community only). Sponsored by ACEC. Register here: shorturl.at/zINPQ
13. GRAD STUDENT HAPPINESS GROUP
Fridays through October 15, 11:30am-12:30pm, Venture Out Center Conference Room
Join Rec Sports for a 6-week Happiness Group just for graduate students. Learn the science behind behaviors that drive happiness and to practice these behaviors with the small group. Each participant will receive a copy of the How of Happiness by Sonja Lyubomirsky. This course will run from Sept 10 through Oct 15. This groups will meet in the conference room in the new Venture Out Center on Beamer Way. Classes are FREE! Register here.
14. INTERNATIONAL STUDENT OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING WORKSHOP
Friday, September 24, 2-3pm, Squires Student Center Room Brush Mountain A
Looking for off campus housing for the first time, or looking for a different place off campus? Come to the workshop to learn about tips for searching for an off-campus place, important things to know about the leasing process, communication with landlord/roommates, and more. Sign up here: https://forms.gle/B6Gn6pKmnDJarB3o6
15. WEEKLY GRAD STUDENT SOCIAL AT BSC
Every Friday, 2:30-3:30pm, 104 Faculty Street Blacksburg
The Bradley Study Center is hosting this weekly Grad Student Social Hour on Fridays. Come have coffee, enjoy a dessert, and meet some fellow Christian grad students in the VT community. The BSC is a Christian study center at Virginia Tech which exists to cultivate a thoughtful exploration of the Christian faith at VT. Questions should be directed to James Depret-Guillaume at james@bradleystudycenter.org
16. HIKE THE HUCKLEBERRY
Sunday, September 26, 10am, Meet outside the GLC facing downtown
Join fellow graduate students for a scenic walk, through campus and the Corporate Research Center, along the Huckleberry Trail. Sponsored by the GLC Fellows. Please sign-up here: https://forms.gle/fLXCrhDs8MytoFqy8
17. JOHN E. DOOLEY STUDENT ENGAGEMENT GRANT ACCEPTING PROPOSALS – 1st posting
VT Engage: The Center for Leadership and Service Learning is excited to request proposals from students for the 2020-21 John E. Dooley Student Engagement Grant (JEDSEG). This grant is made possible by the generosity of many donors, and funds highly motivated students or student teams planning to implement community-based civic engagement projects. This year there is a total of $1,500 available (one $1500 grant or two, $750 grants) with an application deadline of October 10 at 11:59pm. Recipients of the grant will be notified in mid-October and projects should be completed by April 9, 2021. Details and related proposal forms can be found at:
18. STUDENT TITLE IX ADVISORY BOARD – 1st posting
The Office for Equity and Accessibility is re-convening its Student Title IX Advisory Board. We continually seek to improve Virginia Tech’s Title IX process. Incorporating students’ experiences and insights is central to ensuring our process works. The purpose of the Board will be to provide comment and feedback on the university’s response to reports of gender based harassment and violence. The Student Title IX Advisory Board will meet 3-4 times each semester to hold discussions and provide feedback directly to the university’s Title IX Coordinator. Issues for discussion may include: review of university’s policies and procedures; review of resources available to students; review of the university’s communication and outreach efforts, including stopabuse.vt.edu; and feedback on prevention education and campus climate initiatives. To gather a group with varied perspectives and experiences, student from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Interested students should contact Katie Polidoro (polidoro@vt.edu) and should provide a short statement expressing their interest in the Board by September 24, 2021.
19. SURVEY ON RESEARCH ETHICS – 2nd posting
This fall, Virginia Tech will participate in the Survey of Organizational Research Climate (SOURCE), developed by the National Center for Principled Leadership & Research Ethics (NCPRE) and its partners. SOURCE is a validated instrument specifically designed to measure the climate of research integrity in academic organizations. The results of this survey will be used to evaluate and enhance VT policies, processes, and educational efforts around the responsible conduct of research, helping to foster an environment of ethical research and innovation at Virginia Tech. The survey will be conducted from September 13, 2021 to October 3, 2021. Starting September 13, NCPRE will send a secure link to the survey to all graduate students, faculty, and staff who are, or have been, involved in research at Virginia Tech. Please be on the lookout for the survey link…and please participate!
20. COMMISSION FOR EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND DIVERSITY SEEKS GRADUATE STUDENT – 2nd posting
The Commission for Equal Opportunity and Diversity (CEOD) is looking for a graduate student to serve as an at-large member of the commission. If you are interested in serving in this role within university governance, please complete this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfzAcDoooJ_LR20vuZ6zCbMoFoR-OXyuWiJctHdPXYNDb8rrg/viewform Additional information about CEOD can be found online at: https://governance.vt.edu/equal-opportunity-and-diversity.php
21. GRADUATE STUDENT BUDGET BOARD (GSBB) RECRUITING MEMBERS – 2nd posting
Graduate students are needed to serve on the Graduate Student Budget Board (GSBB). GSBB manages the allocation process of a portion of student activity fees to registered student organizations with a majority membership of graduate and professional students. The purpose of funds allocated by GSBB is to enrich the graduate and professional student experience at Virginia Tech both socially and professionally. GSBB presents a great opportunity for you to have a say in how student service fees are allocated to the graduate community. Since GSBB is still in the works you will have a significant say in finalized policy that will be implemented after this academic year. Visit our website for more information: https://campuslife.vt.edu/Student_Orgs/Student_Budget_Board.html If you are interested in serving on GSBB please contact Anusha Prasad at gsbb@vt.edu.
22. COMMUNICATING SCIENCE CLUB SEEKS MEMBERS – 2nd posting
Are you interested in science communication? The CommSci club is getting ready for its first meeting in October (virtual option available). We are looking for motivated graduate students to help or simply participate in upcoming events. Upcoming events include but are not limited to engaging local youth in STEM, combining your science with art, and attending workshops to build your science communication skills. Our goal is to host events in Blacksburg, Roanoke, and Washington, D.C.! If you’re interested in learning more, please click on the following link and provide your contact information. https://forms.gle/LmT314Yk8K2XHMnR9
23. PEACE CORPS CAMPUS RECRUITER GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP- 3rd posting
The Center for International Research, Education, and Development (CIRED) at VT is searching for a graduate student who is a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer to serve as the part-time Campus Peace Corps Recruiter (20 hours/week). The recruiter will be the main point of contact for people interested in joining Peace Corps. The position will run through Spring Semester 2022 with the possibility of working through Summer Semester 2022. The successful candidate will receive graduate school tuition remission and a stipend. For further information go to: https://cired.vt.edu/About/job-opportunities.html. Applicants should send a cover letter and CV to larryjv@vt.edu with the subject heading “Peace Corps Recruiter application”.
24. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR CLIMATE CHANGE SCIENCE-POLICY PROJECT: VECTOR-BORNE DISEASE – 1st posting
Interested in vector-borne disease, climate change, or science policy more generally? Join the VT Science Policy Education and Advocacy Club’s new interdisciplinary advocacy project to combat either tick or mosquito-borne disease from a natural resource lens. All disciplines welcome you just need an interest in science policy work. We will develop a one-page policy memo for the town of Blacksburg this semester with the possibility of additional memos through other lenses such as hydrology, infrastructure, etc. during spring 2022. If interested, contact project co-leads Amber Litterer (amberlitterer@vt.edu) or Lia Kelinsky-Jones (liak9@vt.edu).
25. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR MEDICAID EXPENDITURE IN VIRGINIA SCIENCE POLICY PROJECT – 1st posting
The Science Policy Education and Advocacy Club (SPEAC) is starting a new project this semester to provide policy recommendations to mitigate the effect of influential factors on Medicaid expenditure in Virginia. Using the All-Payers database and 35 recently discovered influential factors of Medicaid expenditure, we will analyze the existing Virginia code, perform a comparative analysis with laws in other states, and provide recommendations to combat the effect of these influential factors on Medicaid cost in Virginia. No previous policy experience is needed, and all disciplines are welcome. We will develop policy memos for the Commonwealth of Virginia. If interested, please contact the project leader, Sarah Hall (sarahlh19@vt.edu).
26. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR AUGMENTED REALITY USER STUDY – 1st posting
The 3DI group is seeking volunteers to participate in a research study with augmented reality (AR) technologies. Our team is exploring user interfaces that can help users to communicate when far from each other. The project is supervised by Dr. Doug Bowman in Computer Science and will use HoloLens 2 AR headset. The total estimated study time is about 2 hours. The main study session will be conducted at Moss Art Center. Participants will be compensated $30 Amazon gift card. The study has been approved by Virginia Tech IRB (IRB# 19-777). If you are interested in participating, please contact Yuan Li at yli92@vt.edu for more details.
27. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION FOCUS GROUP – 1st posting
Are you interested in participating in a focus group about alternative transportation? This research will help us to gather current information on the use of alternative transportation and the subsequent safety measures used to then develop an educational program for promoting and increasing the safe use of alternative transportation in and around the Virginia Tech campus. Please fill out this short form if you are interested in participating. You must be 18 years or older to participate, and an employee or student of Virginia Tech. Focus groups will be conducted over Zoom, will last no more than 90 minutes, and will be audio recorded. Focus group participants will be emailed a $25 Amazon gift card to thank them for their time. If you have any questions, please contact Laurel Glenn at LGlenn@vtti.vt.edu.
28. PARTICIPANTS WITH PERFECT/CORRECTED NORMAL VISION NEEDED FOR AUGMENTED REALITY STUDY-2nd posting
3D Interaction group in the Sandbox, Moss Art Center, is looking for participants to take part in a user study. We invite you to take part in this research study if you are an English speaker of age 18 years or older with perfect or corrected normal vision (contact lenses are supported). In this experiment, the participants will be asked to access digital information in one of our two contexts: a) a solo context where they are reading a piece of paper, b) a social context where they are talking to someone else (the investigator, in this experiment). The participants will be asked to use one of our three interfaces (a smartphone interface and two Interfaces designed for wearable AR eyeglasses) to access information from a set of mobile applications. The study will be recorded for further analysis. We anticipate that completion of this study will take approximately 75 minutes. Participants who complete the task will be compensated $15 for their work. This study has been approved by Virginia Tech IRB (IRB #21-258). To find more details about the study, please contact Shakiba Davari (sdavari@vt.edu).
29. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR RACE DIFFERENCES IN FOOT LOADING AND ENGAGEMENT STUDY – 2nd posting
The Granata Lab at Virginia Tech is looking for participants in a research study (Protocol 21-479). This research study aims to determine the impact of race and other factors on foot loading and research engagement. Once consented participants will complete three questionnaires and ten walking trials while barefoot. Participation consists of one visit that lasts approximately 30 minutes. Compensation is $10 for full study participation. Eligible participants will be healthy young adults ages 18-30, identify as either African American or White American, have had no injury in the past 6 months that limited physical activity for more than 2 days, have no history of lower extremity surgery, and must be comfortable walking without assistance. If you are interested in participating, please contact Julia Brisbane at juliabris@vt.edu.
30. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A RESEARCH STUDY ON THE REUSE OF FURNITURE – 3rd posting
The research is aimed at understanding the practices of local reuse of furniture and the role played by local online platforms in enabling reuse, so that functional products are not disposed of in the landfill. Participants must be students who are 18 years or older. Participants will be asked to complete an online survey that will take 8-10 minutes. On completion of the survey, participants can enter the draw to receive one of the ten $20 gift certificates from Downtown Blacksburg (the approximate odds of being selected are 1 in 20). The survey can be accessed here, or visit tiny.one/reuse-study. For more information, please email: Viverjita Umashankar viverjita@vt.edu (IRB #21-232)
31. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR RESEARCH ON HARD CIDER – 3rd posting
The Sensory Evaluation Laboratory at Virginia Tech seeks panelists to smell and taste hard ciders (IRB 19-1067). To participate in this study, you must be 21 years or older and be vaccinated against COVID-19. This study has multiple sessions over several weeks. The purpose is to identify desirable (or undesirable) sensory attributes for Virginia hard apple cider and relate sensory components to consumer liking. This is a research study, and results may be published. When you participate in a sensory panel, you will receive snacks as a token of our appreciation after each session. Participation is voluntary and will not affect your relationship with Virginia Tech or VT SEL. This study takes place in the HABB1 Building, Rm 205 (Corner of Duck Pond Drive and Washington Street). Parking passes are available upon request. Sign-up for the study using the following link: https://vt.compusensecloud.com/edu/login.aspx?p=vtu&lang=5. For more information, contact Elizabeth Cole (foodsensory@vt.edu).
32. COMPREHENSIVE SEARCHES FOR LITERATURE REVIEWS
Monday, September 27, 2- 3:30pm, Zoom
Conducting a comprehensive literature review can be overwhelming – but there are approaches and resources that can make this process easier. Join us for this 1.5-hour workshop where we’ll discuss approaches to identifying essential information sources (e.g., academic databases) and designing a comprehensive search strategy. While this systematic approach comes from evidence synthesis review methods, it is transferable to any literature review. To sign up and learn more, go to the library events page: https://calendar.lib.vt.edu/event/7989473 | To sign up and receive PDN credit, go to the PDN events page: https://profdev.tlos.vt.edu/browse/researchdiscovery/courses/lib31-092721 [If you are interested in this session, check out the Evidence Synthesis Workshop Series]
33. RESUME/CV/COVER LETTER WRITING
Tuesday, September 28, 4-5pm, Zoom
Ever wonder what the difference is between a CV and a resume?! Learn all the nuances of both documents, such as what to include or leave off and how to tailor them for each job/industry. We’ll also cover how to write an effective cover letter in this virtual workshop. all designed just for graduate students! Students are welcome to have drafts of their resume, CV, and cover letter with them to take notes/revisions during the presentation, as there will be plenty of time for questions. Register here: https://vt.joinhandshake.com/events/825309/share_preview
34. CONNECTION JOB FAIR
Wednesday, September 29, 10am-4pm, Online-Brazen
Employers are seeking students in all disciplines to fill full-time, part-time, co-op, and internship positions at both the undergraduate and graduate level. To view the list of employers, you can visit the Handshake student page. Register here: https://app.brazenconnect.com/a/CPD/e/OD2OY
35. VIRTUAL GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL FAIR
Monday, October 4, 11am-3pm, Brazen
Are you considering a second graduate school degree? You’re invited to our Virtual Graduate and Professional School Fair! Please register at any time before or during the fair to gain access. You will meet recruiters from competitive graduate programs located around the nation! Visit five schools to have a chance to win free raffle prizes from local Blacksburg businesses. Find more details and a list of participating schools on the GPSS website. Consider attending a preparation session on Monday, September 27th from noon-1:00pm. Please email Emily Burns, emilyb16@vt.edu, with questions.
36. HISPANIC/LATINX CONNECT LUNCH
Tuesday, October 5, 12-1:30pm, Owens Hall Banquet Room/Zoom
The Graduate School’s Office of Recruitment, Diversity, and Inclusion cordially invites you to a hybrid luncheon to support and celebrate Hispanic/LatinX identities at Virginia Tech. Student group leaders, faculty mentors, and community allies are invited to be present. In-person attendance is limited. Lunch will be provided. Please register here: https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8J5HDvTsZUn1kcS Questions? Please contact ordi@vt.edu.
37. TEACHING PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT WRITING WORKSHOPS
Wednesday, October 6and October 27: 11:30am-1:00pm, Zoom
What do you value as a teacher? What teaching techniques do you utilize? During this two-part, interactive workshop, you will think about your teaching style and preferences, write a draft teaching philosophy, and provide feedback on a peer’s teaching philosophy statement. By the end of this series, you will have a completed statement for your portfolio or resume. You will also hear about services offered to graduate students from the VT Writing Center. Please register by Friday, October 1st at noon. You need to attend both workshops. We have space for 20 students, so please register soon! Hosted by the Graduate School’s Office of Recruitment, Diversity, and Inclusion, and the Graduate and Professional Student Senate.
38. INTERVIEWING WORKSHOP
Thursday, October 7, 4-5pm, Zoom
Preparing for an upcoming interview? Attend this virtual workshop to learn best practices on what do to before, during, and after your next job interview. We’ll cover both academic and industry interview processes and the differences between phone, video, one-way, and in-person interview formats. Graduate students are welcome to bring any questions or concerns they have about interviewing with them, especially an interview question that tends to stump you so we can talk about strategies together! Register here: https://vt.joinhandshake.com/events/825340/share_preview