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January 9-15, 2023

This Week’s Events:       
0. Ongoing Services – updated 8/15/22
1. SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS DEEP DIVE WORKSHOP
2. VIRGINIA TECH POSTDOC ESSENTIAL SKILLS SERIES – NETWORKING AND INTERVIEWING
3. GLC CAFÉ
4. GLC CAFÉ SPECIAL EDITION – WELCOME NEW GRADUATE STUDENTS

Administrative Announcements:    
5. JANUARY HOURS FOR THE GRADUATE SCHOOL – 1st posting
6. GRAD 5024 DATA MANAGEMENT SKILLS COURSE OFFERED FOR SPRING 2023 – 1st posting
7.  REGISTER NOW FOR SPRING 2023 LEADERSHIP COURSES – 2nd posting
8.  REGISTRATION FOR CIRTL SPRING CROSS-NETWORK PROGRAMMING – 3rd posting
9. GPSS STATEMENT REGARDING BOOKHOLDERS LABOR PRACTICES – 3rd posting

Jobs:   
10. VP FOR FINANCE SENIOR MANAGEMENT AREA SEEKS GRADUATE ASSISTANT – CLOSED NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS – 1st posting

Volunteers and research participants sought:  
11. EQUINE VOLUNTEER PROGRAM – NO PRIOR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED – 1st posting
12. CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS: MOSS ARTS CENTER – 1st posting
13. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED TO COMPLETE A BRIEF RESEARCH SURVEY – 2nd posting

Upcoming Events: 
14. UNDERSTANDING AND MANAGING YOUR ASSISTANTSHIP – January 19 & January 23
15. WELCOME BACK/ NEW STUDENT CONNECT LUNCH – January 26
16. WHAT HAVE I GOTTEN MYSELF INTO?  – February 3
17. NUTSHELL GAMES – February 8

 0. Ongoing Services – updated 08/15/22    

1. SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS DEEP DIVE WORKSHOP
4-day workshop, Jan 9-12, 2023; each day 10am – 3pm with a 1 hour lunch break 12-1pm, Zoom
The Evidence Synthesis Services (ESS) team at the University Libraries in collaboration with the Statistical Applications and Innovations Group (SAIG) will host the third Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Deep Dive, January 9-12, 2023. During this 4-day workshop participants will become familiar with the major required steps of this methodology, practice relevant skills, and consider the many decisions necessary for a successful synthesis. Register here: https://calendar.lib.vt.edu/calendar/events/SRMA-DeepDive

2. VIRGINIA TECH POSTDOC ESSENTIAL SKILLS SERIES – NETWORKING AND INTERVIEWING
Wednesday, January 11, 12-1pm, Zoom
In this interactive workshop, graduate students and postdocs will learn more about the value of informational interviewing to grow their networks and explore career options. In addition, we will leverage a “story circle” activity to help attendees think through how to frame their experiences when answering common interview questions. Registration link: https://virginiatech.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0scuyqqzgrHtQmvIUgP4KMX8wzNMFvY5YT

3. GLC CAFÉ
Wednesday, January 11, 3:30-5pm and Thursday, January 12, 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! The GLC Café occurs every Thursday and the 2nd and 4th Wednesday. 

4. GLC CAFÉ SPECIAL EDITION – WELCOME NEW GRADUATE STUDENTS
Friday, January 13, GLC Lobby
Special event GLC Café following New Graduate Student Orientation. Come welcome Spring 2023 new graduate students at this Friday afternoon Café Enjoy coffee by Au Bon Pain, tea, cookies and conversation with graduate students and Graduate School staff.

5. JANUARY HOURS FOR THE GRADUATE SCHOOL –1st posting
We will reopen on Tuesday, January 3. During the weeks before the first semester begins, the Graduate School offices will be open during our regular hours: 9 am- 4 pm. Please note we will be closed on January 16 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, but offices will be open as usual when the semester begins on January 17.

6. GRAD 5024 DATA MANAGEMENT SKILLS COURSE OFFERED FOR SPRING 2023 – 1st posting
GRAD 5024 Data Management Skills course offered for Spring 2023 Wednesdays 11:15AM to 1:15PM Improve your data management skills towards your thesis/dissertation! Learn about: the importance and benefits of data management including creating a data management plan. Data organization, policies, documentation, storage, ethics, access, security, analytical tools, grant requirements (proposal and post- award), proper attribution, archiving, other issues and topics related to data in scholarly communication. 8-week course, 1-credit. Pass/ Fail Only. Pre: Graduate Standing.

7. REGISTER NOW FOR SPRING 2023 LEADERSHIP COURSES – 2nd posting
All graduate students are invited to enroll in Leadership courses for Spring 2023: LDRS 4514 Skills Nonprofit Org Leaders (CRN 22096) online: Understand the skills required to be a successful leader in nonprofit organizations. LDRS 5454 Leadership in Diverse Contexts (CRN 17098) face-to-face: Identification and definition of leadership in formal and non-formal education settings, communities, & organizations. LDRS 5544 Leading Teams through Change (CRN 17100) face-to-face: Theory and techniques for leading tactical, creative, and problem-solving teams through change. Role of social capital and adaption-innovation theories. ALCE 5224 Team Science, Cooperation, and Interdisciplinary Work (10291) online: Theoretical and conceptual basis for thinking about, guiding, and supporting team science and cooperative processes for interdisciplinary research, programming, and outreach. If you have questions about these courses, contact Dr Jerald Walz at jhwalz@vt.edu.

8. REGISTRATION FOR CIRTL SPRING CROSS-NETWORK PROGRAMMING – 3rd posting
Virginia Tech is now a member of the Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching, and Learning (CIRTL) network, which provides a variety of professional development opportunities available to graduate students and post-doctoral associates at institutions in the CIRTL network at no cost. Descriptions and registration information for spring 2023 CIRTL programs can be found at https://cirtl.net/spring-2023-programming-preview/. Registration for the “Advancing Learning Through Evidence-Based STEM Teaching” MOOC is currently open at https://cirtl.net/event/advancing-learning-through-evidence-based-stem-teaching-spring-2023/. To learn more about CIRTL, or register for other spring 2023 cross-network programming opportunities which will open on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023, visit the network’s website at https://www.cirtl.net/. If you have questions about CIRTL at Virginia Tech, email the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning at teaching@vt.edu.

9. GPSS STATEMENT REGARDING BOOKHOLDERS LABOR PRACTICES – 3rd posting
The Graduate and Professional Student Senate (GPSS) has created a statement regarding recent student allegations against BookHolders’ labor practices. Graduate students can find the statement at https://gpss.vt.edu/advocacy/2022-2023-advocacy-efforts/gpss-statement-on-bookHolders-labor-practices.html. If you have questions about this, please email the GPSS at gpss@vt.edu.

10. VP FOR FINANCE SENIOR MANAGEMENT AREA SEEKS GRADUATE ASSISTANT – 1st posting
The VP for Finance Senior Management Area seeks a full-time (20 hr./week) Graduate Assistant to support initiatives furthering the automation of administrative tasks using various technologies such as Robotic Process Automation (RPA). This is an appointment available immediately and ending May 2023. The GA will work closely with the finance solutions team to compile business requirements, coordinate with business process owners to document changes to current business practices, assist in process re-engineering and change management planning efforts, and independently analyze business case scenarios. The successful candidate should demonstrate familiarity with basic programming constructs, knowledge of process mapping and design, experience with relational databases and query tools, and an ability to manipulate large sets of data. We will consider onboarding remotely before the term starts, for the successful candidate. Position Closed – No longer accepting applications

11. EQUINE VOLUNTEER PROGRAM – NO PRIOR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED – 1st posting
Are you a student, staff, or faculty member interested in being a part of the Equine Volunteer Program? No prior equine experience required! This program provides a safe environment to learn about equine handling, get your “horse fix”, hang out with the Hokie Horses, learn and practice skills such as routine handling of horses of all ages, nutritional management, health assessment, and barn upkeep, and meet others in the VT community! Volunteers are assigned to weekly feed shifts and provide daily care to horses at both the Campbell and Smithfield Equine Units, rotating every 2 weeks between the units. View this video for prior experiences: https://vtx.vt.edu/videos/k/2021/04/1_v9lvc9c2.html All volunteers must attend one of the three orientation dates included in the application. Applications for all volunteers are due January 16th. View & complete the application here: https://forms.gle/xpGSpcyfu1Dp48zs7.  Contact Natalie Duncan at nbduncan@vt.edu  with questions!

12. CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS: MOSS ARTS CENTER – 1st posting
For the 2022-23 season, the Moss Arts Center will be participating in the Arts and Economic Prosperity 6, which is a national study conducted by the Americans for the Arts. We are looking for volunteers to assist with survey collection for the following performances: A Conversation with Ruth E. Carter: January 19 (5:15-6:15pm) Hairspray: February 14 (6:45-7:45pm) Opera Roanoke and Blacksburg Master Chorale: April 23 (3:15-4:15pm) If you are interested in learning more, please email: ashleynp@vt.ed

13. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED TO COMPLETE A BRIEF RESEARCH SURVEY – 2nd posting
Participants are needed for a research study on individuals’ views and experiences regarding eating meat. This study consists of one brief, online survey that should take about 10-20 minutes to complete. You may be eligible to participate if you are at least 18 years of age. After completing the survey, participants can enter into a raffle with a 1 in 25 chance of winning a $25 Amazon gift card. Click the link to begin the survey: https://virginiatech.questionpro.com/meatsurvey

14. UNDERSTANDING AND MANAGING YOUR ASSISTANTSHIP
Thursday, January 19, 12-1pm, Zoom and Monday, January 23, 3-4pm, GLC Room B
Students on assistantship will learn about payroll, tuition awards, maintaining eligibility, performance management, time worked, time off, and termination. Also get tips on how to work with your supervisor to get the most out of your assistantship experience. PLEASE NOTE there is a virtual option and an in-person option on separate dates. Please choose accordingly. Register here: https://virginiatech.questionpro.com/a/TakeSurvey?tt=owRHGIUY/kgECHrPeIW9eQ%3D%3D

15. WELCOME BACK/ NEW STUDENT CONNECT LUNCH
January 26, 12-1pm, Multipurpose Room, GLC
Are you ready for the start of the semester? Join us for a welcome connect event for new and returning students. Lunch will be provided. Register at https://virginiatech.questionpro.com/2023GSwelcome  Questions, contact sbooker1@vt.edu

16. WHAT HAVE I GOTTEN MYSELF INTO?
Friday, February 3, 12-1:30pm, GLC Room B
If you’re a graduate student who has asked yourself this question, you are not alone!  Meet fellow graduate students to talk about graduate school as an exciting—but possibly overwhelming—life adventure. There will be pizza! (meat and vegetarian) . Register here: https://virginiatech.questionpro.com/a/TakeSurvey?tt=UqkK2dLeAB4ECHrPeIW9eQ%3D%3D. Please note that if you sign-up for this event but later need to cancel, please let Lindsay Barron know by emailing lbarron@vt.edu.

17. NUTSHELL GAMES
February 8, 2023, 5:30pm, Anne and Ellen Fife Theatre at the Moss Arts Center
Attention all graduate-level researchers! Can you explain your research in 90 seconds? Registration for the Nutshell Games is OPEN! Five winners, as determined by a panel of community members, Virginia Tech folks, and a 7th grader, will each receive $500 in professional development funds. Hosted by the Center for Communicating Science, this fun and friendly research presentation competition will take place on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. at the Moss Arts Center, with a preparatory workshop on January 31, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Sign up to compete at the following link: https://virginiatech.questionpro.com/t/AW1B5ZvzrX