This Week’s Events:
0. Ongoing Services – updated 01/31/22
1. LATIN DANCE LESSONS WITH SALSA TECH
2. LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATED AT OWENS DINING HALL
3. LITERATURE REVIEWS AND DATABASE SEARCHING FOR ANIMAL AND LIFE SCIENCES
4. CROSS-CULTURAL DISCUSSION GROUP
5. LEARNING LUNCH FEATURING MYOUNGHOON JEON PHILART
6. GRADUATE RESILIENCY SERIES: SNACKS AND SELF-CARE
7. CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP
8. GETTING STARTED WITH ZOTERO
9. GROCERY BINGO
10. THE POETRY CAFÉ: OPEN MIC EVENT
11. GLC CAFÉ – SPECIAL TREAT: CUBICLE FARM TIRAMISU
12. ANGRY OUT LOUD
13. WHAT HAVE I GOTTEN MYSELF INTO?
14. INTERVARSITY GRAD FELLOWSHIP MEETING
Administrative Announcements:
15. CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: VT COMMUNITY CHANGE JOURNAL – 1st posting
16. GRADUATE STUDENT BUDGET BOARD (GSBB) SEEKING MEMBERS – 1st posting
17. NUTSHELL GAMES SEEKING CONTESTANTS – 1st posting
18. STUDENTS NEEDED FOR SEXUAL VIOLENCE CULTURE AND CLIMATE WORK GROUP – 1st posting
19. SIGMA PHI EPSILON GRADUATE SCHOLAR NEEDED – 2nd posting
20. GRAD STUDENT ORGANIZATION SPACE NEED ASSESSMENT – 2nd posting
21. GRADUATE & PROFESSIONAL STUDENT SENATE EXEC BOARD POSITIONS FOR 2022-23 – 2nd posting
22. FINANCIAL WELLNESS EVENTS FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS – 2nd posting
23. GRADUATE HONOR SYSTEM RECRUITING GRADUATE STUDENT PANELISTS – 2nd posting
24. SURVEY TO UNDERSTAND CAMPUS CLIMATE FOR JEWISH STUDENTS – 2nd posting
25. VIRGINIA TECH GRADUATE ACADEMY FOR TEACHING EXCELLENCE (GrATE) APPLICATION CYCLE OPEN – 2nd posting
26. VT GrATE OFFICE HOURS FOR GRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANTS – 2nd posting
27. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS AVAILABLE FOR STUDENT EMPLOYEES – 3rd posting
28. LEADERSHIP FOR DIVERSE CONCEPTS NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE – REGISTER NOW – 3rd posting
29. AUDITIONS FOR STAGED READING OF NEW PLAY: RHINO 2020 BY ALI NAMAYANDEH – 3rd posting
30. ART FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE (AEJ) – SEEKING MEMBERS – 3rd posting
Jobs:
31. GRADUATE STUDENT WAGE POSITION – OFFICE OF INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY – 2nd posting
Volunteers and research participants sought:
32. STUDENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR EVENTS AT MOSS ARTS CENTER – 1st posting
33. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR NUTRITION RESEARCH STUDY ON DIETARY ASSESSMENT AND WEIGHT – 1st posting
34. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A CONSUMER STUDY ON HARD CIDER – 1st posting
35.. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR SENSORY EVALUATION OF NORTHEAST AND MID-ATLANTIC HARD CIDER – 2nd posting
36. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR LIMB LOADING ASYMMETRY STUDY – 2nd posting
37. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A FOCUS GROUP ON THE USE OF AUDIO IN AR TECHNOLOGY – 2nd posting
38. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR RESEARCH ON BEER – 3rd posting
39. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR STUDY ON MULTIDIMENSIONAL IMPACTS OF MOVEMENT – 3rd posting
40. LATINX/LATINO/A/HISPANIC ENGINEERING STUDENTS NEEDED FOR STUDY: UNDERSTANDING THE USE OF THE TERM LATINX IN ENGINEERING STUDENTS – 3rd posting
Upcoming Events:
41. GETTING STARTED WITH MENDELEY – February 8
42. RESUME/CV/COVER LETTER WRITING WORKSHOP – February 8
43. TAKING DOWN THINKING TRAPS – February 8
44. WOMEN AND GENDER IN INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT VIRTUAL DISCUSSION SERIES – February 10
45. WELCOME BACK SOCIAL – February 11
46. BECOMING THE FREEDOM RACE: THE JOYS AND PERILS OF WRITING A FUTURISTIC NOVEL TRILOGY ABOUT RACE, FLIGHT, AND HERITAGE – February 14
47. GETTING STARTED WITH ENDNOTE – February 14
48. INTERVIEWING WORKSHOP – February 14
49. GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CITATION MANAGER – February 16
50. HOLISTIC MEDITATION RETREAT – February 18-20
0. Ongoing Services – updated 01/31/22
- 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 or come by during our office hours.
- CAREER ADVISING: schedule career advising appointment via https://career.vt.edu/job-search/Handshake.html ; In-person drop-in advising every Wednesday, 1-4pm in the Graduate School (120 GLC).
- 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. LATIN DANCE LESSONS WITH SALSATECH
Every Monday, 6:30pm, Squires Student Center, Room 116 (Behind the BreakZone)
SalsaTech hosts FREE Latin dance lessons every Monday of the semester, alternating between different styles (Salsa, Bachata, Rueda, Zouk, etc.). They are open to all students (undergrad and graduate) and the public. No experience or partner are necessary, but bring some friends if you’d like! We also have a Performance Team that creates choreographies and performs for the community. Tryouts are 1/31 in Squires starting at the same time and place as lessons. Signup for our notifications and social media here: https://linktr.ee/SalsaTech
2. LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATED AT OWENS DINING HALL
Tuesday, February 1, Owens Dining Hall
Owen’s Dining Hall is hosting a themed menu featuring dishes native to the outer Lunar Yew Year in collaboration with the Asian Cultural Engagement Center (ACEC).
3. LITERATURE REVIEWS AND DATABASE SEARCHING FOR ANIMAL AND LIFE SCIENCES
Tuesday, February 1, 3:30-4:45pm, Zoom
You’ve been assigned to write a literature review…but how do you get started? What kinds of literature reviews are there? Where should you search? How do you know what search terms to use? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this session. By the end of this session, you’ll be able to identify the type of literature review to be conducted, find relevant databases to search in the life sciences and create effective search strategies. This workshop will focus on research in the life sciences. Other discipline-specific workshops will be offered; see other options above. Register for the session here.
4. CROSS-CULTURAL DISCUSSION GROUP
Tuesday, February 1, 4-5:30pm, GLC Room B
The Cross-Cultural Discussion Group provides a relaxing environment for students to share perspectives across different cultures on topics such as new year traditions, friendship and relationship building, communication styles and humor etc. By joining the group, you will expand your worldview, make new friends, and enjoy fun conversations as a break from your busy study life. Due to space limit, please sign up ahead of time. The sign-up link is https://forms.gle/7R5UcKGmvgnnWWzBA. This week’s topic is holidays and new year’s traditions across cultures.
5. LEARNING LUNCH FEATURING MYOUNGHOON JEON PHILART
Wednesday, February 2, 12-1pm, ZoomThe ACEC (Asian Cultural Engagement Center) is presenting this “Learning Lunch” featuring Myounghoon Jeon Philart. Please register in advance for this meeting! After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Link for Registration: https://rb.gy/3ek5ks
6. GRADUATE RESILIENCEY SERIES: SNACKS AND SELF-CARE
Wednesday, February 2, 12-1pm, GLC Wellness RoomSelf-Care has become quite the buzz word, but how do you know if your current self-care practices are genuinely effective and sustainable for you? Join Hokie Wellness for some light refreshments as we learn how to assess our current coping skills and develop a realistic self-care plan.
7. CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP
Wednesday, February 2, 1-2:30pm, Blacksburg Campus
Join us for an experiential writing workshop where Josephus Thompson III will guide participants through an exploration of the theme “Planting the Seed” as a way to share ideas around community change and creative expression. No writing experience is needed. Open to Virginia Tech faculty, staff, and students. Please register for this event by January 31, 2022. This program will be capped so register soon. Event details will be shared upon registration confirmation. Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdT-hCFc31SIdXQ60kkCYlRi6wf_SF_xXILBeJdf-z9j6ftbg/viewform
8. GETTING STARTED WITH ZOTERO
Wednesday, February 2, 3:30-4:45pm, Zoom
Zotero is a free, easy-to-use citation manager that can help researchers save time and frustration. In this workshop, you will learn the basics of Zotero, including adding references to your library, organizing your library, and using Zotero to cite references within a document (both Word and Google Docs). To get the most out of the session, you should have Zotero downloaded to your computer already. Information on how to download the software is available at guides.lib.vt.edu/citationmanagers/Zotero. Register for the session here.
9. GROCERY BINGO
Wednesday, February 2, 5:30-6:30pm, GLC Room FCompete against other graduate students in Bingo for a chance to win free grocery items! Be sure to arrive on-time! Sign-up here: https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2rF4tVbc0Q01dqu
10. THE POETRY CAFÉ: OPEN MIC EVENT
Wednesday, February 2, 6-8pm, Haymarket Theatre, Squires Student CenterThe Poetry Cafe’s open mics are dynamic and provide a catalyst for community building, a space to share dreams and ambitions, loves and frustrations. Backed by a live band, a phenomenal host and soulful vocals help support participants coming to the stage with poetry, songs, monologs, dances, raps and more. We anticipate this event will be a powerful outlet for all involved and an opportunity for our community to come together. Free of charge and open to all students, faculty, staff, and community members. Limited open mic slots are available so come early if you want a chance to sign up to share during the show. Pre-show Reception hosted by The Black Cultural Center at 5pm in 126 Squires Student Center; space is limited.
11. GLC CAFÉ – SPECIAL TREAT: CUBICLE FARM TIRAMISU
Thursday, February 3, 3:30-5pm, GLC Reading Room
Enjoy coffee, tea, cookies and conversation with graduate students and Graduate School staff. Bring your own mug if you can! This week we will feature Cubicle Farm Tiramisu. You don’t want to miss this sweet treat! The GLC Café occurs every Thursday and the 2nd and 4th Wednesday from 3:30-5pm.
12. ANGRY OUT LOUD
Thursday, February 3, 5:30-7pm, ZoomThe ACEC (Asian Cultural Engagement Center) is collaborating with BCC (Black Cultural Center) in celebration of Black History Monty for the first “Angry out Loud” presentation by Dr. LaTasha Sarpy. This session will include a panel of Virginia Tech speakers discussing their own experiences around the topic of anger. Please register in advance: rb.gy/irmmyu
13. WHAT HAVE I GOTTEN MYSELF INTO?
Friday, February 4, 12-1:30pm, GLC Room B and Zoom
If you’re a new graduate student who has asked yourself this question, the Graduate School wants you to know that you are not alone! Meet new and returning fellow graduate students to talk about this exciting—and often overwhelming—life adventure. Please complete the survey below so we will know how many to expect and what topics you’d like to discuss. Pizza will be provided for in-person attendees. We have added a Zoom option too: https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/87959400762
14. INTERVARSITY GRAD FELLOWSHIP MEETING
Every Friday, 5-6:30pm, Zoom
We welcome students of all persuasions to attend our weekly spiritual upliftment sessions. Come and experience a positive and safe community, be enlightened by timeless wisdom, and feel the divine Presence. Learn more at www.gcfvt.org.
15. CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: VT COMMUNITY CHANGE JOURNAL – 1st posting
Community Change Journal’s fourth issue seeks a variety of submission pieces from graduate students that speak to the how, why and what of community change transmission. We are an online, peer-reviewed, graduate student journal that explores multiple approaches to democratic community development and change. This issue will be published on a rolling basis using these deadlines: January 31st, February 28th, and March 31st. Please visit our website for a full description of our call for submissions
https://www.communitychange.ipg.vt.edu/announcement/ .
16. GRADUATE STUDENT BUDGET BOARD (GSBB) SEEKING MEMBERS – 1st posting
Graduate students from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS), College of Engineering (COE), College of Science (COS), and College of Architecture and Urban Studies (CAUS) 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. Please email gsbb@vt.edu for more information.
17. NUTSHELL GAMES SEEKING CONTESTANTS – 1st posting
All graduate students are invited to compete in the Nutshell Games, 90-second presentations of graduate student research, at 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 19, onstage at the Moss Arts Center. All contestants will receive professional video recordings of their presentations. Five winners will each receive a $500 cash prize. Contestants also register for a workshop (5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 3) to help prepare for the games. Registration opens Monday, January 31. Register here: https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ba8C5NoODUtRPme The first 30 registrants will compete. We can’t wait to hear about your research!
18. STUDENTS NEEDED FOR SEXUAL VIOLENCE CULTURE AND CLIMATE WORK GROUP – 1st posting
In the fall 2021 semester, President Sands established The Sexual Violence Culture and Climate Work Group to advance Virginia Tech’s commitment to end sexual violence and amplify prevention programming at our university. You can learn more about the Work Group and its subcommittees here: https://www.president.vt.edu/strategicinterests/TaskForces/SexualViolenceCultureandClimateWorkGroup.html Are you a student who wants to be involved with the work of the SVCC?If so, complete the Expression of Interest Survey here: https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ahgwKz26FiiAKXk Interested students must submit a completed survey no later than Friday, February 4, 2022.
19. SIGMA PHI EPSILON GRADUATE SCHOLAR NEEDED – 2nd posting
Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity (SigEp) at Virginia Tech is seeking a graduate student to serve in the Graduate Scholar position during the 2021 – 2022 academic year and in the future. The position is designed to support the development of undergraduate chapter members in the areas of academics and leadershipand to sustain a strong SigEp Learning Community (SLC) culture for the chapter. As a key participant of the Chapter Support Team, the Graduate Scholar will provide the Fraternity’s undergraduates with guidance and support through coordination with the Chapter Counselor, Faculty Fellow(s), and the Chapter Support Team. In coordination with the Chapter Counselor, the Graduate Scholar will periodically communicate with the Alumni and Volunteer Corporation on their activities. This position will allow Graduate Scholar to gain hands-on experience working with undergraduate members, committee chairmen, and the chapter’s executive board as well as the Chapter’s volunteers, alumni, HQ and University stakeholders. We hope to have the Scholar selected by mid-February. For additional information, please contact davissd@vt.edu with Graduate Scholar information in the subject line.
20. GRAD STUDENT ORGANIZATION SPACE NEED ASSESSMENT – 2nd posting
The Graduate School, in collaboration with Student Engagement and Campus Life, is conducting a space-use assessment survey to explore the space needs of graduate student organizations and how current GLC spaces might be better aligned with such needs. All registered graduate student organizations, regardless of their classification (RSO, UCSO, USLP) are invited to complete this survey at https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0ByZU4oxuQyrrN4 by Friday, February 11.
21. GRADUATE & PROFESSIONAL STUDENT SENATE EXEC BOARD POSITIONS FOR 2022-23 – 2nd posting
Consider running for a GPSS executive board position to exercise your leadership skills and exert positive influence on the lives of graduate students in the 22-23 academic year. Executive board membership consists of: president, vice president, director of finance; director of communications; director of events; director of programs; director of advocacy. Learn more about each position and complete the candidate intent declaration form at https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3smZckA9eIV0Aiq. In addition, GPSS is still searching for students interested in becoming Parliamentarian: https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ezdL9THblubD4iO. Role descriptions are available to read on the elections page, but if you have any questions, email gpss@vt.edu.
22. FINANCIAL WELLNESS EVENTS FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS – 2nd posting
Looking to enhance your financial wellness in 2022? Hokie Wellness is offering the following opportunities for graduate students across all VT campuses. Upcoming workshops for students (including medical students) in Roanoke: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c054eaeae22a7ff2-financial6 Upcoming Financial Wellness day for the National Capital Region campus (2/11): https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c054eaeae22a7ff2-financial4 All graduate students can sign up for an individual financial coaching appointment to discuss topics of budgeting, credit scores, or managing debt by clicking here and selecting the “Virginia Tech Login” when prompted. Students (grad and undergrad) as well as employees in Blacksburg can attend any of the workshops on the following list: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c054eaeae22a7ff2-financial2 Questions can be directed to Kevin Sutton, Assistant Director of Financial Wellness, at SuttonKL@vt.edu
23. GRADUATE HONOR SYSTEM RECRUITING GRADUATE STUDENT PANELISTS – 2nd 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 Virginia Tech. 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, Kayla Alward (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.
24. SURVEY TO UNDERSTAND CAMPUS CLIMATE FOR JEWISH STUDENTS – 2nd posting
Virginia Tech is interested in assessing and improving the experience for undergraduate and graduate Jewish students on campus which is why we have partnered with Hillel International and Hillel at Virginia Tech on the Campus Climate Initiative (CCI). We hope you will take this quick survey to help inform our understanding of the campus climate for Jewish students and our next steps to create positive change. Responses to this survey will be strictly confidential;your name will not be identified, nor will your responses be attributed to you in any way. The survey should only take about 10 minutes to complete and should ideally be completed in one sitting. Please submit your response by February 15, 2022. https://survey.sogosurvey.com/r/CCIVirginiaTech. If you have any questions about this survey, please reach out to Alicia Cohen, acohen@vt.edu.
25. VIRGINIA TECH GRADUATE ACADEMY FOR TEACHING EXCELLENCE (GrATE) APPLICATION CYCLE OPEN – 2nd posting
VT GrATE is opening the spring 2022 application cycle. Graduate students are invited to become members and advance without our peer-mentoring program focused on best practices in teaching and learning. The application deadline is March 5, 2022, at midnight. Visit vtgrate.org for information and to submit your application. http://vtgrate.org/membership/application-and-review/ You can also follow VT GrATE on Twitter @VT_GrATE and Facebook at Graduate Academy of Teaching Excellence @VTGrATE.
26. VT GrATE OFFICE HOURS FOR GRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANTS – 2nd posting
Weekly office hours with VT Graduate Academy for Teaching Excellence http://vtgrate.org/
Starting Jan 28, join us every Friday 3-4 pm during Spring 2022 with your teaching-related questions or to talk about teaching & learning, troubleshooting, & more questions about being a GTA. We are available on zoom https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/82839594294
Come when you can for as long as you can!
27. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS AVAILABLE FOR STUDENT EMPLOYEES – 3rd posting
Modifications or changes to the work or workplace can help student employees excel in their positions at Virginia Tech. Learn more about the Americans with Disabilities Acts as amended, the types of accommodations that may be available, and how to request an accommodation by contacting ADA & Accessibility Services in the Office for Equity and Accessibility. Schedule an appointment to discuss questions or concerns regarding a reasonable accommodation request. Virtual office hours are also available: Monday and Tuesday: 10am-12pm, and Thursday and Friday: 1-3pm. Email: adaaccess@vt.edu
28. LEADERSHIP FOR DIVERSE CONCEPTS NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE – REGISTER NOW – 3rd posting
LDRS 5454 now available ONLINE! Join other graduate students to learn and apply the theoretical concepts of leadership. LDRS 5454 Leadership for Diverse Concepts CRN 22758 is offered as a hybrid online course. Most work will be completed asynchronously but the class will meet together for a Zoom session Thursdays at 6:30 PM – 7:45 PM. This course is intended to assist students in identifying and defining leadership in formal and non-formal educational settings, communities, and organizations. Register today! For questions, please email Dr Jerald Walz, jhwalz@vt.edu.
29. AUDITIONS FOR STAGED READING OF NEW PLAY: RHINO 2020 BY ALI NAMAYANDEH – 3rd posting
Inspired by the classic work of absurdist theatre, Rhinocerous by Eugene Ionesco, this play explores the dangers of social extremism in the context of environmental degradation. We invite people of all backgrounds, with or without acting experience, to audition. Auditions will consist of reading from the script. Rehearsals will be based on performer availability, but are tentatively Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday evenings from 6-9pm during February, with some added rehearsals in early March. Performance dates will be the week of March 14-18. Audition date: Jan 31, with callbacks on Feb 1. To sign up for an audition click here. Please make sure to read the introduction in the google form to sign up for your spot and see the script and selected lines for each character. For any further questions, reach out to Rachel Nunn: rpnunn2020@vt.edu. This is a co-production between Art for Environmental Justice and Graduate Arts Council.
30. ART FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE (AEJ) – SEEKING MEMBERS – 3rd posting
AEJ is a group of scientists, artists, and beyond, using art to amplify the voices of those disproportionately impacted by climate change. For more information about AEJ, you can check out our GoblerConnect page (https://gobblerconnect.vt.edu/organization/na). Also, if you are interested in participating in this organization or just getting updates about our events, please fill out this google form. (https://forms.gle/zt4xuCNcmfJpU2kr9) For questions, please email anamayandeh@vt.edu
31. GRADUATE STUDENT WAGE POSITION – OFFICE OF INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY – 2nd posting
The Office of Diversity and Inclusion seeks applications for a graduate student at the Masters level (to begin February 1, 2022) interested in a position to assist with data mining, data collection, database creation/training/beta-testing, and data integrity/verification specific to faculty and faculty diversity. Applicants should have a solid background in programming, development of relational databases, data analytics, and interfaces for presenting data., as evidenced by graduate or undergraduate training in computer science, electrical and computer engineering, other relevant areas in information science/engineering, or from different backgrounds with the appropriate skillsets. Students interested in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are particularly encouraged to apply. The position will pay $20.00/hr for a maximum of 20 hours per week throughout the end of the summer II semester. Applicants should submit a current resume to Dr. Erica Cooper detailing relevant skillsets. The application evaluation will begin on January 24, 2022, and a decision made the week of January 31, 2022. Address any questions to efcooper@vt.edu subject line OID-FACULTY DIVERSITY UNIT GA.
32. STUDENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR EVENTS AT MOSS ARTS CENTER – 1st posting
This Moss Arts Center is in need of student volunteers to assist with their school-day matinees. Typically, volunteers are asked to arrive about 30 minutes to an hour before the show begins to help with the arrival of students and then assist with the departure of the students after the show is over. Dates and times of performances when volunteers are needed are: Cirque Mechanics: Friday February 4, 10:30-11:30am; Ballet Hispanico: Wednesday, February 23, 10-11am and Memphis Jookin: Friday, March 18, 10-11am.If you’re available and interested in assisting with one or more of these performances or have questions, please email Ashley Pope at ashleynp@vt.edu
33. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR NUTRITION RESEARCH STUDY ON DIETARY ASSESSMENT AND WEIGHT – 1st posting
Are you interested in helping researchers better measure dietary intake in participants of varying body size? Participants are needed for a study (IRB #21-588) seeking to understand how weight can affect measurements of dietary intake. You will complete three phone dietary recalls over a two-week period, attend one in-person study visit in Roanoke, VA where height, weight, and energy expenditure will be measured, complete a questionnaire asking about feelings about weight and body size, and participate in a Zoom interview about your experiences. To be eligible, you must be over 18, have a body mass index ≥25, and not be following a weight control diet. If you are interested in participating, complete this screening survey: https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8kM70CN7NFqBVgG or contact Erica Howes at ericamh@vt.edu.
34. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A CONSUMER STUDY ON HARD CIDER – 1st posting
The Sensory Evaluation Laboratory at Virginia Tech seeks participants to evaluate hard cider (IRB 21-1045). The study will take place on the following dates from 11:00 am– 5:00 pm: 2/8, 2/9, 2/10, 2/14, and 2/16. The study will take approximately 30 minutes to complete. To participate in this study, you must be 21+, have previously consumed alcohol, not allergic to apples, cider, alcohol, or fermented beverages. You must be vaccinated against COVID-19, and not currently pregnant. Panelists will be required to taste 8 hard cider samples. The purpose is to identify drivers of consumer preference for Virginia hard ciders. 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. 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
For more information, contact Elizabeth Cole (foodsensory@vt.edu).
35. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR SENSORY EVALUATION OF NORTHEAST AND MID-ATLANTIC HARD CIDER – 2nd posting
The Sensory Evaluation Laboratory at Virginia Tech seeks panelists to smell and taste hard ciders from Virginia, Vermont, and New York (IRB 20-527). To participate in this study, you must be 21 years or older and have previously consumed alcoholic beverages. The purpose of this study is to identify various sensory attributes of hard ciders from the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic United States. Results of this research study may be published. We have taken steps to reduce risk related to COVID-19 and will provide you with a summary of those steps prior to beginning the study. This study will involve 10-15, 1-hour group training sessions over a 6-week period, as well as 10-15, 30-minute individual evaluation sessions. Participants will receive two, $25 gift cards for their time and participation in the study, at the halfway and end of the study. Participation is voluntary and will not affect your relationship with Virginia Tech or VT SEL. For more information, contact Martha Calvert (mdcalver@vt.edu) or click here to express interest in the study.
36. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR LIMB LOADING ASYMMETRY STUDY – 2nd posting
The Granata Biomechanics Lab at Virginia Tech is recruiting participants between the ages of 18 and 35 for a single visit (~45 minutes) biomechanics research study (protocol number 21-747). This study aims to examine symmetry differences within an individual throughout different daily functional tasks. These tasks include level walking, standing up from a chair, and ascending and descending stairs.
Participants will be asked to wear their own athletic clothing and will be provided with a pair of shoes (ranges between a men’s 6-11 or a women’s 7.5-11) that are compatible with our in-shoe force sensors. These flat and flexible in-shoe force sensors cover the bottom of each foot, pair via Bluetooth with an iPad, and measure the resultant force between the foot. If you are eligible and willing to volunteer, sign up here.If you would like more information about the study, please fill out this short form or contact Jill Streamer at jills5@vt.edu.
37. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A FOCUS GROUP ON THE USE OF AUDIO IN AR TECHNOLOGY – 2nd posting
Participants are needed for a focus group to discuss the concept of using audio in augmented reality technology and to help build a definition of Audio to Augment Your Reality (AAYR). Researchers from the Mind Music Machine Lab at Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University, Blacksburg, USA, along with industry partner ARx, London, England, are conducting research on the concept of AAYR. It will take up to 1 hour. Please note, it is not mandatory to sign up as a participant, and participation is completely voluntary. Participants will be compensated with a $10 e-gift card from Amazon. If you would like to participate, please fill out this form. You will be required to fill out a demographic questionnaire which should not take more than 2 minutes, and then answer questions/have a discussion on the role of audio in AR applications in the focus group. The session will be conducted through Zoom and recorded. The research protocol for this experiment has been reviewed by the Virginia Tech Human Research Protection Program (IRB #21-766). If you have any questions, please reach out to Arsh Siddiqui (arshsiddiqui@vt.edu) or Abhraneil Dam (abhraneild@vt.edu)
38. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR RESEARCH ON BEER – 3rd posting
The Sensory Evaluation Laboratory at Virginia Tech seeks participants to evaluate beer (IRB 21-890). To participate in this study, you must be 21+, regularly consume beer, not allergic to beer/alcohol, covid vaccinated, and not currently pregnant. Panelists will be required to taste six (6) beer samples. The purpose of this study is to learn which beer attributes are important to consumers. 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. 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.
For more information, contact Elyse Canty (foodsensory@vt.edu).
39. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR STUDY ON MULTIDIMENSIONAL IMPACTS OF MOVEMENT – 3rd posting
Do you consider your primary movement practice to be running, weight lifting or yoga? If so, you could qualify as a participant in our study to help understand more about these movement practices by answering the questions in our survey. Participation will require ~1 hour outside of your movement practice. $20 compensation will be provided! Email mindful.movement.research@gmail.com to sign up or for more information.
40. LATINX/LATINO/A/HISPANIC ENGINEERING STUDENTS NEEDED FOR STUDY: UNDERSTANDING THE USE OF THE TERM LATINX IN ENGINEERING STUDENTS –3rd posting
We are conducting a VT research project (IRB#21-910) that we hope will provide information on how Latinx / Hispanic engineering students identify with and relate to the term Latinx. If you are interested in participating in this study, please respond to a quick anonymous survey. To be eligible to participate you should identify as Latinx/Latino/a/Hispanic engineering student. The survey doesn’t take more than 15 minutes. If you are interested in learning more, please follow this link for more information. If you have questions, please contact Dr. Homero Murzi, Investigator (hmurzi@vt.edu).
41. GETTING STARTED WITH MENDELEY
Tuesday, February 8, 3:30-4:45pm, Zoom
Mendeley is a free, easy-to-use citation manager that can help researchers save time and frustration. In this interactive workshop, you will learn the basics of Mendeley, including adding references to your library, organizing your library, and using Mendeley to cite references within a document. To get the most out of the session, you should have Mendeley downloaded to your computer already. Information on how to download the software is available at guides.lib.vt.edu/citationmanagers/Mendeley. Register here: https://calendar.lib.vt.edu/event/8615048
42. RESUME/CV/COVER LETTER WRITING WORKSHOP
Tuesday, February 8, 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. Sponsored by Career and Professional Development. Register here: https://vt.joinhandshake.com/events/924578/share_preview
43. TAKING DOWN THINKING TRAPS
Tuesday, February 8, 4-5pm, GLC Wellness Room
The way we think about our stressors can impact our ability to respond effectively. In this workshop we will learn about common unhelpful patterns of thinking and how to dismantle these thinking traps. Sponsored by Hokie Wellness.
44. WOMEN AND GENDER IN INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT VIRTUAL DISCUSSION SERIES
Thursday, February 10, 1:30-2:30pm, Zoom
Women and Gender in International Development (WGD) at Virginia Tech is hosting this virtual discussion series featuring Daniel Sumner and Dr. Jessica Agnew. Daniel Sumner is an Associate Director of Gender & Youth at ACDI/VOCA; and Dr. Agnew is the Associate Director of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Global Programs, Virginia Tech. They are going to talk about “Women, Smartphones, and Leafy Greens: How ICTs Support Women Producers in Western Kenya to Secure Their Position in Commercializing Value Chains for Indigenous Vegetables”. Register through this link for free access to the event: https://bit.ly/33Tme18
45. WELCOME BACK SOCIAL
Friday, February 11, 4-6pm, GLC Multipurpose Room
Enjoy food, games and conversation with new and returning graduate students. Meat and vegetarian options will be available. Sign-up here so we know how many to expect: https://forms.gle/8y4m9WpLervxwBDN9 Sponsored by the Graduate School and GLC Fellow.
46. BECOMING THE FREEDOM RACE: THE JOYS AND PERILS OF WRITING A FUTURISTIC NOVEL TRILOGY ABOUT RACE, FLIGHT, AND HERITAGE
Monday, February 14, 12pm, Graduate Life Center Multipurpose Room
Lucinda Roy, Alumni Distinguished Professor in Creative Writing, will talk about her futuristic trilogy The Dreambird Chronicles. The Freedom Race, the first book in the series, was published last July. A wave of secessionism has divided the country into liberty and segregationist regions. In the Disunited States’ Homestead Territories, Black and mixed-race laborers are not classified as human. Instead, they are known as “botanicals” or “seeds.” Yet these so-called seeds have found creative ways to revolt, including the creation of a game inside a “flying birdcage”. Lucinda Roy will talk about how she came to believe that secessionism could be on the horizon for the U.S. Her tale of magical realism pays tribute to African Diasporic narratives of flight, and to the courage of Dreamers who dare to believe that dreams are “promises the imagination makes to itself,” even if it costs us our lives. Register at https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8qcIh31hH9B2GgK. Lunch will be provided. Questions, email ordi@vt.edu
47. GETTING STARTED WITH ENDNOTE
Monday, February 14, 2:30-3:45pm, Zoom
EndNote is one of the most powerful citation managers available today. In this 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. To get the most out of the session, you should have the most recent version of EndNote (20) already downloaded from VT Software Distribution. More information and a link to download it is available at guides.lib.vt.edu/citationmanagers/EndNote. Register for the session here: https://calendar.lib.vt.edu/event/8615055
48. INTERVIEWING WORKSHOP
Monday, February 14, 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! Sponsored by Career and Professional Development. Register here: https://vt.joinhandshake.com/events/924586/share_preview
49. GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CITATION MANAGER
Wednesday, February 16, 4-5:15pm, 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 get the most out of your citation manager. 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. This session will assume that you are already using and are familiar with a citation manager like EndNote, Zotero, and Mendeley. If you’re not, you should familiarize yourself with a citation manager by signing up for one of the introductory sessions in this series or via one of the tutorials on this guide: https://guides.lib.vt.edu/citationmanagers Register for the session here: https://calendar.lib.vt.edu/event/8615067
50. HOLISTIC MEDITATION RETREAT
Friday, February 18-Sunday, February 20, Online
Participants will learn a breath-based meditation practice called SKY that has been scientifically documented to increase immunity, battle stress, and relieve anxiety and depression. This 9-hour long workshop will be led by trainers with thousands of hours of experience under their belts, and is available to VT students free of charge. Fill out the interest form here: http://tiny.cc/vtsky This event is sponsored by the SKY Happiness Club. Read more about SKY: http://campushappiness.org/impact/#research