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February 12-18, 2024

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  1. Ongoing Services – updated 8/22/23 

This Week’s Events:  

  1. MASTER YOUR FUTURE SERIES – February 12
  2. GETTING STARTED WITH ENDNOTE –  February 12
  3. AUDITION INVITE – “THIS IS NOT A SCAM! –  February 12
  4. TALKS IN TECH SPRING 2024 SEMINAR SERIES – February 13
  5. APIDA AND INDIGENOUS MIXED RACE SUPPORT GROUP – February 13 
  6. CAREER WALK-IN ADVISING – February 14
  7. GLC CAFÉ – February 14 & 15
  8. NAIL SALON: PAL-N-TINE EDITION –  February 14
  9. CANCELED: KIDS NIGHT OUT – February 15
  10. COVER LETTER WRITING – February 15
  11. RESUME REVIEW – February 15
  12. LEARNING LUNCH FEATURING PROFESSOR ILLAHE & DR. MAAZ GARDEZI – February 16
  13. LUNAR NEW YEAR – February 17

Administrative Announcements:

  1. GRADUATE STUDENT ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST – 1st posting
  2. SURVEY FOR COMMUNICATING SCIENCE GRADUATE CERTIFICATE – 1st posting
  3. IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT GOOGLE SHARED DRIVES – 2nd posting
  4. 40TH ANNUAL GPSS RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM- CALL FOR ABSTRACTS –2nd posting
  5. CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS FOR THE 40TH GPSS RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM – 2nd posting
  6. HOKIE WELLNESS SURVEY – 3rd posting
  7. ROOTS AND RESETTLEMENT CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS – 3rd posting

Jobs

  1. GA POSITION IN URBAN JUSTICE FROM BELOW PROJECT- 1st posting
  2. 22. SUMMER RESEARCH PROGRAMMING MENTOR – WAGE POSITION – 1st posting

Funding Opportunities

  1. 2025 KNAUSS MARINE POLICY FELLOWSHIP – DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 15, 2024 BEFORE 5PM EST
  2. 32. CENTER FOR ORAL HISTORY AT VIRGINIA TECH RESEARCH PROJECT AWARDS – DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 16, 2024
  3. PEACOCK-HARPER CULINARY HISTORY SCHOLARSHIPS – DEADLINE: APRIL, 1, 2024
  4. NIJ GRADUATE RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP – DEADLINE: APRIL 10, 2024 (grants.gov) and APRIL 17, 2024 (Just Grants)
  5. SUMMER CUNNINGHAM FELLOWSHIPS AVAILABLE – DEADLINE: MAY 1, 2024               
  6. 27. DOE OFFICE OF SCIENCE GRADUATE RESEARCH AWARDS – DEADLINE: MAY 1 2024, 5PM EST 

Volunteers and research participants sought:

  1. MSI TRANSITION CONVERSATIONS – 1st posting
  2. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR WHITE WINE SENSORY STUDY – 1st posting
  3. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A BRAIN IMAGING STUDY – 1st posting
  4. POKEMON GO USAGE AND PLAY STYLE SURVEY – 1st posting
  5. AUTISTIC ADULTS NEEDED FOR RESEARCH STUDY – 1st posting
  6. OPPORTUNITY TO VISIT THE VT LEARN LAB: CONNECTING MATH AND READING (FOR 3RD, 4TH, 5TH, & 6TH                 TH GRADERS) – 1st posting
  7. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED RESEARCH STUDY EXPLORING NEURODIVERSE COLLABORATION WITH LEGO BUILDING ACTIVITIES – 1st posting
  8. TRANSPORTATION SURVEY SHARE YOUR FEEDBACK TODAY – 1st posting
  9. PARTICIPATION NEEDED FOR A SYSTEM USER STUDY – 1st posting
  10. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A RESEARCH STUDY ABOUT COGNITION – 1st posting
  11. RECRUITING FOR RESEARCH STUDY UNDERSTANDING BIOMECHANICAL PERFORMANCE DURING CHILD CARE RELATED ACTIVTIES – 3rd posting
  12. REQUEST FOR GRADUATE STUDENT PARTICIPATION IN CFSCT LEARNING CIRCLES – 3rd posting

Upcoming Events:

  1. APIDA AND INDIGENOUS MEN’S SUPPORT GROUP – February 19
  2. LEVERAGING LINKEDIN FOR CAREER EXPLORATION AND NETWORKING – February 20
  3. HOW GRADUATE STUDENTS CAN LEVERAGE AI IN THE JOB SEARCH – February 20
  4. DISP CONNECT EVENT: BLACK HISTORY MONTH PANEL AND LUNCH –  February 21
  5. MANDARIN LANGUAGE LUNCH TABLE – February 21
  6. NETWORKING STRATEGIES WITH DELOITTE – February 21
  7. METHODOLOGICAL APPROACH TO YOUR DISSERTATION: KEY STEPS FOR QUALITY RESEARCH AND A SUCCESSFUL DEFENSE — February 22
  8. SCIENCE ON TAP – February 22
  9. INTERNATIONAL CAFE HOURS- TASTE OF JORDAN – February 23
  10. MARK MORRIS DANCE GROUP – February 24
  11. APIDA AND INDIGENOUS WOMEN’S SUPPORT GROUP – February 26
  12. LINKEDIN AND NETWORKING FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS – February 27
  13. APIDA AND INDIGENOUS QUEER QUESTIONING AND ALLIES SUPPORT GROUP – February 28
  14. HIDDEN IN PLAIN SIGHT: THE POLITICS OF MEMORIALIZATION OF SLAVERY IN CHARLESTON, S.C. – February 28
  15. CAMEO GRADUATE MIXER – February 28
  16. NIGHTTIME GUIDED MEDITATION WITH VIVEK RAJAN – February 29
  17. SYNERGY 2024 – March 1
  18. HOKIE HICCUPS –  March 19
  19. WILLIAM & MARY GRADUATE RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM- March 21-22
  20. INTERNATIONAL CAFE HOURS -TASTE OF KOREAN CULTURE – Friday, March 22

 0. Ongoing Services – updated 08/28/23    

  • GRADUATE SCHOOL: In-person advising, drop-off or pick-up of documents and materials, and a space to study and take a break! Visit SHIP (120 GLC) Monday -Friday 9am-4pm. The Graduate School offices will be open 9am – 4pm. Staff will be available by phone 540 231-8636 or email grads@vt.edu.  If you prefer Zoom advising: request one-on-one assistantship or academic advising by using our online request form to set-up a Zoom session.
  • CAREER ADVISING: schedule career advising appointment via https://career.vt.edu/job-search/Handshake.html ; GLC drop-in hours in GLC 120/SHIP will be held on Wednesdays 1-4pm
  • COOK COUNSELING: Drop-in hours for consultation begin on 8/22. Location is Room 49 at the GLC. Tuesdays 10 am to 12 pm and Fridays 1 to 3 pm. For consultations by Zoom e-mail hkatie19@vt.edu. Students seeking services can schedule a triage appointment by calling 540-231-6557. You may request first available appointment at our Gilbert Place office, or to be seen at the GLC. We also have embedded counselors in Engineering, College of Science, and Pamplin School of Business available. **Please note Cook Counseling’s main office has moved Gilbert Place, 220 Gilbert Street, suite 2400, beginning September 6, 2023.
  • WRITING CENTER SERVICES: Schedule an appointment at https://vt.mywconline.com/
  • GRADUATE OMBUDSPERSON: contact for appointment at gradombud@vt.edu, 540-231-9573
  • GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL STUDENT BOV REPRESENTATIVE OFFICE HOURS Join Graduate and Professional Student Board of Visitors Representative Emily Tirrell for her weekly office hours! Come and learn more about the graduate school, the student senate, the Board of Visitors, and campus resources! Every Monday 9-10am, GLC 36D or Virtual: https://virginiatech.zoom.us/my/emilytirrell.

This Week’s Events

1.  MASTER YOUR FUTURE SERIES
Monday, February 12, 12-1pm, Virtual (series of 3, continues on March 18 and April 15)
Master Your Future is a series of professional development workshops designed to help students successfully navigate graduate school and their professional development. To register for these events, go here: https://shorturl.at/dijkl
1. Monday, February 12, 2024, from 12-1 PM, Dr. Chris S. Kwaramba discussing “”Managing Your Career: Understanding The Academic Terrain””
2. Monday, March 18, 2024, 12-1 PM, Dr. Jonathan Boreyko discussing “”How to be a Balanced, Effective, and Joyful Scholar””
3. Monday, April 15, 2024, from 12-1 PM, Dr. Aimee Surprenant discussing “”The Science and Psychology of Living a Rich Life”” Brought to you be the Center for Enhancing Engineering Diversity (CEED). For more information, contact Dr. Tremayne Waller trwaller@vt.edu

2.  GETTING STARTED WITH ENDNOTE
Monday February 12, 2:30-3:30pm, Virtual
EndNote is one of the most powerful citation managers available. 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. To register: https://calendar.lib.vt.edu/event/11734360t/11734360

3. AUDITION INVITE – “THIS IS NOT A SCAM!”
Monday, February 12, 6-10pm, Theater 101
Susanna Rinehart and Brooke McCarthy are cordially inviting you to audition for our newly revised production “THIS IS NOT A SCAM!”. This is an awareness-raising show about scams targeting older people, which will be performed at a number of venues throughout southern Virginia, starting after spring break. Any required travel expenses for actors will be covered and all actors will be offered a stipend for their time. Rehearsals start in February, and regional performances begin in late April. No audition preparation is necessary; show up at your allotted time slot prepared to read excerpts from the script. Register for your audition slot here: https://forms.gle/fM6txi1ZdztXgzKTA.

4. TALKS IN TECH SPRING 2024 SEMINAR SERIES
Tuesday, February 13, 12-1pm, Virtual
Leila Amanzadeh, a Ph.D. student in ME dept, with experience at Tesla, Neocis, and RoboDuels, launched ‘Talks in Tech’ to bridge academia and industry. Industry experts, from tech giants to startups, share insights in free online seminars, offering career advice, interview tips, and research perspectives. Seminars, recorded and available on Talks in Tech’s YouTube channel, cater to students, researchers, and those expanding their industry network. Register, subscribe on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@talks_in_tech  and follow on Instagram @talks_in_tech__  and LinkedIn. This series also connects you with recruiters. Upcoming speakers include Google Chief of Staff, Neocis CEO, and NVIDIA Senior Deep Learning Software Engineer.   https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdJUgt5GSW-x5ee77ORBgzFNag-OkSYvn1a7F9UsB6MpMhjog/viewform. Submitted by Mechanical Engineering Graduate Student Council.

5. APIDA AND INDIGENOUS MIXED RACE SUPPORT GROUP                                             Tuesday, February 13, 12:30-1:30pm, APIDA + Center (Squires 140) and Zoom
Please join us for the APIDA and Indigenous Mixed Race Support Group. This newly formed support group focuses on experiences of campus community members with multiple racial identities but is open to all students. The theme for February centers around integrating intersection identities in relationships. This meeting will provide an opportunity for attendees to share their experiences, provide support, and learn from one another. Light refreshments will be provided. Register here:
www.bit.ly/3Sgj7r5.  For questions and/or accommodations, please contact Dr. Nina Ha at nha@vt.edu.

6. CAREER WALK-IN ADVISING
Wednesday, February 14, 1-4pm, GLC 120
Drop in the SHIP GLC 120 for career advising – no appointment necessary. To schedule an appointment for a time other than drop-in hours please visit: https://career.vt.edu/job-search/Handshake.html. 

7. GLC CAFÉ – SPECIAL VALENTINES DAY EDITION ON WEDNESDAY
Wednesday, February 14 and Thursday, February 15, 3:30-5pm, GLC Reading Room
Wednesday will be a special Valentine’s Day Café!  Enjoy “love potion punch”, valentines themed snacks and games with prizes! Casual drop-in social hour for graduate students to take a break! 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. 

8. NAIL SALON: PAL-N-TINE EDITION
Wednesday, February 14, 5-6:30pm, APIDA + Center (Squires 140)
Show yourself some love and care through nail care! This event will feature the documentary, Nailed It that tells the story of the nail salon industry within the APIDA community. Learn more about the rise of APIDA immigrants in this multimillion-dollar industry with friends new and old!  Light refreshments will be served. For questions and/or accommodations, please contact Dr. Nina Ha at nha@vt.edu.

9. CANCELED: KIDS NIGHT OUT
Thursday,  February 15, 6:30-8pm, VT Women’s Center
Kids Night Out has been cancelled this week!  Please watch for a sign up for Thursday, February 22 in next week’s listserv. For additional info or questions, please contact Jessie Meltsner at jmelts@vt.edu.

10. COVER LETTER WRITING
Thursday, February 15, 2-3pm, Virtual
This workshop is designed to help students write an effective cover letter. The session provides a cover letter checklist and addresses how to tailor your cover letter to each position. https://vt.joinhandshake.com/events/1449840/share_preview
This workshop is designed to help students write an effective cover letter. The session provides a cover letter checklist and addresses how to tailor your cover letter to each position. https://vt.joinhandshake.com/events/1449840/share_preview

11. RESUME REVIEW
Thursday, February 15, 5 – 7:30 pm, Newman 101s (1st floor hallway)
Do you want to land your dream job in any field? Do you want a resume that makes you shine? Then come to the Resume Review Night by NOBCChE on February 15th from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM at Newman 101s. You will get tips from the career services on how to highlight your skills and accomplishments. You will also get feedback customized to your goals and needs. And you will connect with other awesome students who share your passion for learning. This is a rare opportunity to learn from the best and boost your confidence. Don’t miss this chance to upgrade your resume and get ready for the job market. You will be happy you did!

12. LEARNING LUNCH FEATURING PROFESSOR ILLAHE AND DR. MAAZ GARDEZI
Friday, February 16, 12-1pm, APIDA + Center (Squires 140) and Zoom
Professor Hina Illahe is a faculty member with Virginia Tech’s Residential Design within the Department of Apparel, Housing & Resource Management. Dr. Maaz Gardezi, an assistant professor in the Department of Sociology at Virginia Tech, is dedicated to exploring the intersection of climate change and the social and political implications of emerging digital technologies in food and agriculture systems. Join us in learning more about their journeys to Virginia Tech and higher education during this event. Light refreshments served. Register here: www.bit.ly/47C8wv2. For questions and/or accommodations, please contact Dr. Nina Ha at nha@vt.edu.

13. LUNAR NEW YEAR
Saturday, February 17, 5-7:30pm, Owens Ballroom
The APIDA + Center in collaboration with the Asian American Student Union (AASU), Chinese American Society (CAS), Vietnamese Student Association (VSA), and Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers (SASE) will host a Lunar New Year celebration in Owens Ballroom. Come to learn more about the holiday and how various cultures celebrate one of the biggest holidays in the world. Games and activities will be available along with samplings of new year delicacies. Light refreshments will be served. For questions and/or accommodations, please contact Dr. Nina Ha at nha@vt.edu.

Administrative Announcements

14. GRADUATE STUDENT ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST – 1st posting
The Graduate School invites submissions of art work and photography by graduate students for the beautification of the building during the spring semester and beyond. The theme is “What Gives You Strength?” What makes you feel strong? What helps you persevere through Grad School and/or life? Is it something or someone? Show us what gives you strength in this semester’s art and photo display! All submissions must be created or photographed by current graduate students. Submissions are limited to three pieces (art and/or photography) per graduate student. More information can be found here: https://graduatelifecenter.vt.edu/Programs/glc-art-and-photo-contest.html. Deadline is March 13 by midnight.

15. SURVEY FOR COMMUNICATING SCIENCE GRADUATE CERTIFICATE – 1st posting
The Center for Communicating Science is in the early stages of planning a graduate certificate in communicating science and collaborating across disciplines and differences, and we’d love to have your input! If you have any interest in such a certificate, please fill out the survey linked below at your earliest convenience—it should take no more than 5 minutes of your time—and help us shape this certificate program to fit your needs. Deadline: February 27. Thanks very much! https://forms.office.com/r/yLTK36TzPp

16.  IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT GOOGLE SHARED DRIVES – 2nd posting
As part of the university’s changes to Google services, Google Shared Drives that have not been claimed by a department will become read-only on Feb. 15 and deleted starting April 3. This includes Shared Drives managed solely by students. It is highly recommended that you download a copy of any files/folders you wish to keep from your Shared Drives. If you are a member of a Shared Drive that a university department needs to maintain, please contact the faculty or staff member most-closely connected to the contents of the drive to discuss how that drive should be managed. For more information, visit https://it.vt.edu/shared-drives.

17. 40TH ANNUAL GPSS RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM- CALL FOR ABSTRACTS – 2nd posting
If you like free food, swag, and hearing about all of the cool and interesting research being done by your colleagues, consider submitting an abstract to the Graduate Research Symposium at Virginia Tech! This year’s research symposium, will be held on Wednesday March 27, 2024 from all departments across Virginia Tech. Projects can be fully complete with analyses, proposed studies, or research that has been started but not complete. You can submit a poster, a flash talk, or a symposium to this event. Lunch and dinner will be provided for all presenters. Monetary awards will be given for top presenters in all areas! Help us come together to make this year’s symposium the best one yet! Visit our website for more information. For more information: https://gpss.vt.edu/programs/gsars.html.  Please contact the co-chairs with any questions. Jennifer – jennphill@vt.edu  Niveda – niveda@vt.edu.  

18. CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS FOR THE 40TH GPSS RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM – 2nd posting
Want to get involved the research symposium without presenting? Consider signing up to volunteer! We are in need of individuals to volunteer time to assist with various tasks, from day of operations (registration, furniture configuration), to abstract review, to judging. We will accept volunteer applications from faculty, staff, and graduate students across Virginia Tech’s Blacksburg Campus. Volunteers will be provided with lunch and dinner as a token of our appreciation. If you want to present and volunteer, will make sure you can do both without it being a conflict of interest. Please fill out the interest form on the symposium website if you can give your time in any way and help make this symposium the best one yet! For more information: https://gpss.vt.edu/programs/gsars.html.  Please contact the co-chairs with any questions. Jennifer Phillips – jennphill@vt.edu Niveda – niveda@vt.edu.

19. HOKIE WELLNESS SURVEY – 2nd posting
Hokie Wellness has a survey live currently to learn more about our students’ preferences on health and well-being topics and mechanisms of delivery of content. As a thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts, we are offering a chance to win prizes. Prizes could include a variety of items, such as T-shirts, tumblers, etc. Winners will be randomly selected from the pool of survey respondents and awarded throughout the spring semester of 2024. The link is: https://baseline.campuslabs.com/vpiasu/hwpreferences.

20. ROOTS AND RESETTLEMENT CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS – 3rd posting

We seek creative and thoughtful submissions to feature in a mixed media collection about queer migrations. We invite work that engages with (but not limited to) subject matter related to experiences of LGBTQIA2S+ immigrants, displacement of LGBTQIA2S+ people, migration as a queer phenomenon, and finding a queer sense of belonging in place. Given current global sociopolitical climates, we also invite work that engages with migration of queer folx due to homophobic and transphobic legislation and policies. Moreover, the editors acknowledge that this subject matter might make it difficult for authors to publish using their names, and we can work with you to accommodate this reality. Submissions may include poems, songs, visual art, flash fiction, creative nonfiction, and scholarly statements. One notable submission will receive a cash prize of $500. Submissions due February 15, 2024. Email questions & submissions to crmds@vt.edu with the subject line “Roots & Resettlement Submission.

Jobs

21. FALL 2024 GA POSITION IN URBAN JUSTICE FROM BELOW PROECT- 1st posting
Applicants should have a master’s degree in a closely aligned field and an excellent academic record. Preferred qualifications: experience working with marginalized communities, experience working in the Global South, experience with qualitative research and interview-based data collection, and Spanish proficiency.  Applicant must have applied and be accepted to the Planning, Governance, and Globalization Program (Urban & Environmental Design and Planning Track) Ph.D. program in the School of Public and International Affairs at Virginia Tech. Climate change is already a harsh reality for a large portion of the planet. Often, the two challenges of urban inequality and climate change are thought of in isolation. While one is considered baggage of the past, the other is the challenge of the future. The project argues that the future city cannot be envisioned and its challenges cannot be addressed without looking at existing and historical inequalities and cleavages. Additionally, climate justice requires a fair distribution of benefits and costs, access to decision-making, and recognition of existing and historical forms of inequality.

Interested Applicants should submit an application for Fall 2024 admission to the Planning, Governance, and Globalization Ph.D. degree via the Graduate School https://graduateschool.vt.edu/admissions/how-to-apply.html).html  and explicitly mention the  GA POSITION IN URBAN JUSTICE FROM BELOW PROJECT position in their statement of interest.   

22. SUMMER RESEARCH PROGRAMMING MENTOR – WAGE POSITION – 1st posting
Support services for summer undergraduate research programs at Virginia Tech. Duties include, but not limited to, mentoring summer research students, planning and facilitating social activities, setting up and running weekly professional development meetings, creating media and related content for website and publications, and generally representing the Office of Undergraduate Research at large. Chaperone students on field trips and social outings. Other office related support as assigned. Opportunity to lead or assist in professional development for program participants if interested. Must be available to assist with the all-day summer research conference (on July 25, 2024) and weekly professional development meetings (Wednesday 4:00-5:00 p.m.). Must be able and willing to drive a 12-seater van (possess current driver’s license and good driving record). Must be available all day on the day of the summer research conference, July 25, 2024. Must be in-person in Blacksburg. Excellent communication and organizational skills. Preferred qualifications: experience doing research as an undergraduate (here or at prior institution) especially as part of an organized summer program (e.g., an REU or fellowship); experience supervising college students or teenagers; interest in research mentorship, community-building, and/or program administration. **To apply send resume/CV and brief letter of interest to kabretz@vt.edu (feel free to contact with questions).

Funding Opportunities

Funding opportunities sponsored by the graduate school can be found here:

https://graduateschool.vt.edu/funding/funding-sponsored-by-the-graduate-school.htmlAll external funding opportunities that we are aware of can be found here: https://graduateschool.vt.edu/funding/scholarships-and-fellowships.html.

23. 2025 KNAUSS MARINE POLICY FELLOWSHIP – DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 15, 2024 BEFORE 5PM EST
The 2025 John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship is sponsored by NOAA’s National Sea Grant College Program (NSGCP). Applicants must have an interest in ocean, coastal and Great Lakes resources and in the national policy decisions affecting those resources Fellows are matched with hosts in the legislative and executive branches of government located in the Washington, D.C. area. All eligible applicants enrolled at a Virginia institution planning to apply are strongly encouraged to contact Virginia Sea Grant prior to submitting an application.  . FUNDING: $93,900 in federal funding, includes  $71,400 stipend, $5,000 for allowable expenses, $2,500 for placement process travel, and up to $15,000 for host office-related travel. For more information: https://vaseagrant.org/knauss-fellowship/.

24. CENTER FOR ORAL HISTORY AT VIRGINIA TECH RESEARCH PROJECT AWARDS – DEALINE: FEBRUARY 16, 2024
The Research Project Awards program is designed to promote
a better understanding of oral history on campus and in the community. The awards
support research, instruction, training, programming, and outreach in the field of oral
history. We invite proposals that incorporate existing or new oral histories into
classroom instruction, student and faculty research, public programming, community
outreach, and documentation projects. https://lib.vt.edu/content/dam/lib_vt_edu/center-for-oral-history/COH%20Research%20Project%20Awards%20Call%20for%20Proposals%20Spring%2024.pdf

25. PEACOCK-HARPER CULINARY HISTORY SCHOLARSHIPS – DEADLINE: APRIL 1, 2024
Virginia Tech graduate students are encouraged to apply for two awards of $1500 (or one $3000 award if only one qualified applicant is selected). Application is open through April 1, 2024, and funds will be transferred on May 16, 2024. Preference is given to applicants whose scholarly pursuits encompass topics related to material in the Peacock-Harper Culinary History Collection in the University Library’s Special Collections section. Research and interests may include human nutrition and foods, culinary history, agricultural history, family nutrition or family nutrition history, food culture, household equipment, kitchen design, social history, ethnic traditions, gender studies, or other related topics. Before applying, applicants must schedule a visit with University Librarian Kira Dietz to discuss with her how the collection may be used in current or planned research; find her email and scheduling calendar here: https://guides.lib.vt.edu/prf.php?account_id=6448. Find more details and the application form under the Peacock-Harper drop-down here: https://graduateschool.vt.edu/funding/funding-sponsored-by-the-graduate-school.html. Please contact Anna Zeide, Food Studies Program Director, zeide@vt.edu, with any other questions.

26. NIJ GRADUATE RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP – DEADLINE: APRIL 10, 2024 (grants.gov) and APRIL 17, 2024 (Just Grants)
The National Institute of Justice’s (NIJ) Graduate Research Fellowship (GRF) program supports doctoral research with relevance to criminal or juvenile justice in the United States. This includes criminology, forensic science, technology for law enforcement, and more. Applications from all science and engineering fields are welcome. The fellowship provides up to three years of support within a five-year period and includes: $41,000/year student salary, $16,000/year cost of education allowance, $3,000/year research expenses We anticipate funding about 20 new fellows this year. 1-page flyer: https://nij.ojp.gov/funding/grf-flyer. full funding opportunity: https://nij.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-nij-2024-171946   The program is currently accepting applications. The grants.gov deadline is April 10 and the JustGrants deadline is April 17, 2024.

27. SUMMER CUNNINGHAM FELLOWSHIPS AVAILABLE – DEADLINE: MAY 1, 2024
In combination with the Cunningham Doctoral Scholarship and the Graduate School Annual Fund, we are delighted to announce the availability of summer fellowships in the amount of $7,500 each. This supplement will be awarded as a lump sum fellowship (see note below) at the beginning of the summer. This is a one-time award, cannot be renewed, and is awarded without the expectation of any additional work on your part. Awardees must be current Ph.D. students who are working on their dissertations during the summer months. This award cannot be combined with other Virginia Tech funding sources. Priority will be given to those toward the end of their program. Financial need will be considered as a secondary factor. Applications will be accepted until May 1. Awards will be announced soon thereafter. NOTE: Fellowships are not considered employment. No taxes are withheld and you will not receive a W2 form at the end of the year. Fellowships will show on your 1098-T from the university and may have to be reported to the IRS on your 1040 form. However, different tax rules apply to international students. For them, the university is required to collect taxes on the fellowship and to report those amounts at year-end to the IRS on form 1042S. For more information, see IRS Publication 970: Tax Benefits for Education. https://forms.gle/6vYKM9AHizoAgKeN8

28. DOE OFFICE OF SCIENCE GRADUATE RESEARCH AWARDS – DEADLINE: MAY 1 2024, 5PM EST
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Science is accepting applications for the 2024 solicitation 1 cycle for its Graduate Student Research (SCGSR) program.  Applications are due on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. ET. The award program is open to current Ph.D. students in qualified graduate programs at accredited U.S. academic institutions, who are conducting their graduate research in targeted areas of importance to the DOE’s Office of Science.

https://graduateschool.vt.edu/funding/scholarships-and-fellowships/dept-of-energy-office-of-science-research-grant.html The SCGSR program provides supplemental awards to U.S. graduate students to conduct part of their graduate thesis research at a DOE national laboratory or facility in collaboration with a DOE laboratory scientist. The goal of the program is to prepare graduate students for scientific and technical careers critically important to the mission of DOE’s Office of Science. Supplemental awards are intended to cover incremental costs associated with living and travel expenses during the award period.  Two application assistance workshops on Zoom are scheduled to assist students. The first will be on Saturday, March 9, 2-3:30 p.m. The second will be on Saturday, April 20, 2-4:30 p.m. The first workshop will provide a general overview of the program and the application requirements. It and will also include a time for discussing potential research topics with the program managers; register here: https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJItdeqhrj8tG70eb-wK0GmooGB_T6WNTcI#/registration. The second workshop will guide attendees through the application process, answer general questions, provide guidance on proposal writing, and feature discussions with scientists and former awardees; register here: https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJIscu6rqT4oGzObcYFT24tieAsFM-vAHqg#/registration. More information on the SCGSR program can be found at by visiting the SCGSR program website: https://science.osti.gov/wdts/scgsr.

Volunteers and Research Participants Sought

29. MSI TRANSITION CONVERSATIONS – 1st posting
Did you attend a Minority Serving Institution (MSI) prior to attending Virginia Tech? If so, the Graduate School’s Office for Diversity, Inclusion, & Strategic Partnerships encourages you to participate in one of our transition conversations. Conversations will be hosted for current graduate students who previously attended an MSI as designated by the U.S. Department of Education, including: (1) HBCUs; (2) HSIs; (3) TCUs; (4) AANAPISIs; (5) PBIs.  The Graduate School would like to learn more about your experience and gain insight on any additional supports systems that we can offer to support students in navigating their graduate education here at Virginia Tech. Join us for a great discussion! Lite refreshments will also be provided. https://virginiatech.questionpro.com/transitionconvos                .

30. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR WHITE WINE SENSORY STUDY – 1st posting
Participants needed for a white wine sensory study: Study will take place 12 pm – 5pm on February 21st and 22nd, 2024 in HABB1 and will last for one-30 minute session with snacks available for panelists after participation. Participants must be 21 or older, not pregnant, not allergic to grapes or wine, and have no reason they cannot consume alcohol. Click here to schedule a time for tasting: https://vt.compusensecloud.com/edu/login.aspx If you have not participated in a sensory study at Virginia Tech, please contact Megan Mershon at mmershon@vt.edu for registration. This Virginia Tech research study is approved under IRB-24-024.

31. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A BRAIN IMAGING STUDY – 1st posting
This research study is in need of 30 Virginia Tech graduate students to better understand the cognitive processes that occur in the brain from interacting with energy messages designed to help save money on monthly energy bills. Participant qualifications: must be a VT graduate student. Compensation: $10 Amazon eGift Card. Experiment interest form: https://forms.gle/HpF6ZTZrXMKf2ZJb6.

32. POKEMON GO USAGE AND PLAY STYLE SURVEY – 1st posting
Hello! Our research team is surveying to understand the way people engage with and play PokémonGo. If you have thoughts or opinions you’d like to share, please check out our survey: https://virginiatech.questionpro.com/pokemongo.  It should take no more than 20-35 minutes and is COMPLETELY anonymous. All questions (except the age confirmation) can be skipped. If you have any questions, please contact Cassidy Nelson via cassidynelson@vt.edu. This work is a Virginia Tech research study approved under IRB 23-630. If you have any concerns you’d prefer to speak with someone else about, please contact irb@vt.edu.

33. AUTISTIC ADULTS NEEDED FOR RESEARCH STUDY – 1st posting
We are seeking volunteer research participants for a study understanding emotion regulation in autistic adults (IRB 23-359)! This is a paid research opportunity that involves online questionnaires and two in-person visits (up to 4.5-hrs total). Participants will complete a social-emotional interview and an assessment of their verbal and perceptual reasoning skills and watch brief emotional film clips while their heart rate and skin conductivity are measured. May earn up to $60 for study participation. Participant qualifications:  Autistic (with a professional diagnosis or self-identified). 18+ years old, no active electrical implants, no uncorrected visual/hearing impairments, does not take beta-adrenergic blocking agent (e.g., beta-blocker), no history of fainting, known blood-injury-injection phobia, hyperventilation syndrome, or vasovagal syncope, and is not pregnant. https://redcap.vtc.vt.edu/surveys/?s=E9XAAC9L9A99K4CK. Deadline to start: February 16, 2024.

34. OPPORTUNITY TO VISIT THE VT LEARN LAB: CONNECTING MATH AND READING (FOR 3RD, 4TH, 5TH, & 6TH GRADERS) – 1st posting
The Learning and Development Lab in the Department of Human Development and Family Science
Is conducting the research study “Connecting Math and Reading” (IRB Protocol #21-669). The project aims to better understand children’s cognitive development and examine associations among children’s different math and vocabulary skills. Children in 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th grade are eligible to participate. You will be compensated $15 for your time and effort, and your child will receive some small prizes during the ~ 45-50 minute session. If you are interested in more information, please visit https://bit.ly/VTMathandReading to view detailed information and schedule your one-time visit to Wallace Hall on campus. If you have any additional questions, please contact the research team directly Dr. Caroline Hornburg, learnlab@vt.edu 540-231-2664.

35. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED RESEARCH STUDY EXPLORING NEURODIVERSE COLLABORATION WITH LEGO BUILDING ACTIVITIES – 1st posting
Seeking individuals to participate in a study to explore the way autistic and non- autistic adults collaborate on Lego tasks. You will complete: 1) 60-75 minute Zoom intake session 2) online questionnaire on your own time (30-45 minutes), and 3) a 2-hour in-person visit to our study. Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)/related autistic disorder (from DSM-IV autistic disorder, Asperger’s, PDD-NOS) with documentation from a professional OR Does not have any diagnosis of ASD. Age 18+ years old, verbally fluent in English, no active electrical implants (e.g., pacemaker), not pregnant or think they may be pregnant. None of the following impairments: visual/hearing (An individual is eligible if their hearing/vision is not at the level requiring device correction, or if they have successful device correction that they can bring and use during the study e.g., eyeglasses, hearing aid); fine motor; intellectual. Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and be willing to remove your mask during the in-person research visit. Compensation $50.00. https://redcap.vtc.vt.edu/surveys/?s=FNTTDMDEM7WRLFTT. Deadline to sign up: February 16, 20224.

36. TRANSPORTATION SURVEY SHARE YOUR FEEDBACK TODAY – 1st posting
Blacksburg campus community members are invited to share feedback around their commuting experiences in the biennial Transportation Survey delivered by Virginia Tech Transportation Services. The survey will address the following: Travel to and from campus, Commute satisfaction, and Experience with campus transportation programs and infrastructure. All students, staff, and faculty are invited to participate. Survey questions may be directed to gettingaround@vt.edu. You can find the survey here:
https://news.vt.edu/notices/adm-evergreens/Transpo-parkingsurvey.html.

37. PARTICIPATION NEEDED FOR A SYSTEM USER STUDY – 1st posting
This study aims to develop an intelligent system that boosts social presence, encourages social interactions, and enhances learning outcomes by leveraging generative agents in asynchronous learning environments. participants who have basic Python skills but have no prior experience in learning data structure to test our system. https://forms.gle/EehonFnUvvqDEuER8.  Deadline February 15, 2024.

38. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A RESEARCH STUDY ABOUT COGNITION – 1st posting
The MEM lab is recruiting participants for a new study on young adult cognition The study takes approximately 1 hour, in Williams Hall, and pays $20. If you are between the ages of 18 and 50 and interested in learning more, please contact vtmemorylab@gmail.com. Primary investigator: Rachel Diana, Approval: Biomedical Research Alliance of New York Institutional Review Board (BRANY) Protocol #VT18-1077-568.  Participant qualifications: English fluency, ages 18 to 50. Compensation: $20. For more information contact Erica Shafer: vtmemorylab@gmail.com.

39. RECRUITING FOR RESEARCH STUDY UNDERSTANDING BIOMECHANICAL PERFORMANCE DURING CHILD CARE RELATED ACTIVITIES –  3rd posting
The Kevin P. Granata Biomechanics Lab at Virginia Tech is recruiting women who have given birth in the last 6 – 12 months and women who have never been pregnant, for a biomechanical performance study (protocol number 22-1085) to explore the effects of lifting and loading a portable car seat. Study participation will involve a single 2-hour visit and includes questionnaires, clinical assessments, and a series of three different lifting and loading conditions. Participant qualifications: between the ages of 18 and 35,  not currently pregnant,  not been diagnosed with a postural stability condition affects balance, a neurologic disorder, no injury in the last two months that limited physical activity for more than two days, no prior serious leg injury or surgery, can perform daily tasks of loading and lifting, had a vaginal delivery in the last 6 months to 1 year and have not experienced a grade 4 perineal tear. Participants will have their choice of a Fire Tv Stick or Echo Dot 3rd Gen for their time and effort upon completing the study. For more information contact Theresa Libera theresal@vt.edu.

40. REQUEST FOR GRADUATE STUDENT PARTICIPATION IN CFSCT LEARNING CIRCLES – 3rd  posting
The Center for Food Systems and Community Transformation (CFSCT) Graduate Student Learning Circles (GSLC) is seeking graduate students who may be interested in leading a small group conversation around methods. The first GSLC of 2024 will be held on January 31st and will focus on graduate student experiences while identifying, developing, and implementing a methodology. The format for this GSLC will be informal small-group conversations with fellow graduate students around lessons learned while developing their methodology. The goal for this GSLC is for graduate students to learn from each other’s experiences, share resources, answer questions, and build an interdisciplinary community. The ideal facilitator would be a graduate student who has or soon will be collecting data toward their master’s or Ph.D. Interested graduate students should contact David Smilnak davids21@vt.edu.

Upcoming Events

41. APIDA AND INDIGENOUS MEN’S SUPPORT GROUP
Monday, February 19, 12-1pm, APIDA+ Center (Squires 140) and Zoom
Please join us for our APIDA and Indigenous Men’s Support Group. This month, participants will explore dating relationships. Discussions will center around supportive partnerships and positive ways to demonstrate emotions. Facilitated by a licensed counselor from Cook Counseling Center, attendees will share their thoughts and experiences on this topic. Light refreshments will be provided. Registration required for virtual participants. Register here: www.bit.ly/3RY74x2. For questions and/or accommodations, please contact Dr. Nina Ha at nha@vt.edu.

42. LEVERAGING LINKEDIN FOR CAREER EXPLORATION AND NETWORKING
Tuesday, February 20, 12-1pm, Zoom
This workshop, targeted toward graduate students and postdocs, will focus on leveraging LinkedIn to aid in your career exploration and networking. Part 2 of a 3-part series taking place on the third Tuesday of each month, January to March. https://www.research.vt.edu/about/postdoctoral-associates/postdoctoral-events-programs/2024/leveraging-linkedin-series.html.

43. HOW GRADUATE STUDENTS CAN LEVERAGE AI IN THE JOB SEARCH
Tuesday, February 20, 4-5pm, Virtual

This session will discuss how to leverage AI to your advantage in the job search. Tools like ChatGPT can be helpful for drafting application documents, preparing for an interview, and optimizing your online presence. https://vt.joinhandshake.com/events/1449846/share_preview

44. DISP CONNECT EVENT: BLACK HISTORY MONTH PANEL AND LUNCH
Wednesday, February 21, 12-1pm, GLC Multipurpose Room
Please join the DISP Team on Wednesday, February 21st from 12pm-1pm in the GLC Multipurpose Room for a Black History Month panel discussion on “Navigating Spaces as a Black Professional: Challenges and Triumphs”.  Black faculty and administrators from a wide array of academic and professional fields will share their perspectives on strategies they’ve employed while navigating spaces as a Black professional. We envision the panel discussion to be an insightful conversation that provides our attendees with valuable perspectives, practical advice, and inspiration. Space is limited, so please register at this link by Monday, February 19th https://virginiatech.questionpro.com/t/AaNTeZ1Yi5.

45. MANDARIN LANGUAGE LUNCH TABLE
Wednesday, February 21, 12-1pm, APIDA+ Center (Squires 140)
Join us for the inaugural Mandarin Chinese Lunch Table at the APIDA + Center this spring! Open to all, this informal gathering is for undergraduates, graduate students, faculty, and community members interested in chatting in Mandarin Chinese during lunch time. Boost your communication skills, connect with others, and bring your own lunch for a friendly language experience. These sessions will be led by Dr. Helen Schneider from the History Department. For questions and/or accommodations, please contact Dr. Helen Schneider at hms@vt.edu.

46. NETWORKING STRATEGIES WITH DELOITTE
Wednesday, February 21, 6-7:30pm. APIDA+ Center (Squires 140) and Zoom
In collaboration with Deloitte and Career and Professional Development, the networking strategies event aims to equip students with essential skills and insights to navigate and advance their professional career. Students will learn about crafting an elevator pitch, building a strong LinkedIn profile, etiquette, and in-person networking techniques to make meaning connections. Engage, learn, and connect with industry professionals. Light refreshments will be provided.  Register here: www.bit.ly/3HpbkAR.  For questions and/or accommodations, please contact Dr. Nina Ha at nha@vt.edu.

47.  METHODOLOGICAL APPROACH TO YOUR DISSERTATION: KEY STEPS FOR QUALITY RESEARCH AND A SUCCESSFUL DEFENSE
Thursday, February 22, 1-2:30pm, Zoom
Join our conference, hosted by WISE (Women in Industrial and Systems Engineering), where we’ll explore the implementation of a systematic methodology to organize your dissertation work. We’ll cover the essential tasks required to attain robust scientific results and successfully defend your thesis, all while optimizing your time investment. Receive guidance on leveraging research outcomes effectively, especially if uncertain about their application or facing doubts about your topic. If you sense your work reaching an impasse, we’re here to assist you in navigating through these challenges.

48. SCIENCE ON TAP
Thursday, February 22, 5:30-7pm, Rising Silo Brewery
Mushroom Cultivation in the New River Valley” with Matthew Reiss of Gnomestead Farm. Explore the biology of wood-degrading macrofungi, which can be propagated in a wide array of agricultural byproducts and forestry residues. Reiss will show us how to cultivate a variety of gourmet and therapeutic mushrooms on readily accessible substrates, in indoor or outdoor environments.

49. INTERNATIONAL CAFE HOURS- TASTE OF JORDAN
Friday, February 23, 4-6pm,Deet’s Place Side Room
Join the Jordanian Student Association at Virginia Tech and Cranwell International Center in celebration of Jordanian culture. Refreshments and snacks will be provided by Dining Services, and there will be displays made by the members of the Jordanian Students Association at Virginia Tech. Watch the Student Association at Virginia Tech perform, and view presentations from students, trivia, games and more! Held at Deet’s Place in the large side room, immerse yourself in Jordanian culture and cultural exchange! Free admission and a chance to win giveaways, including 2 tickets to a performance at the Moss Arts Center! https://gobblerconnect.vt.edu/event/9097372.

50. MARK MORRIS DANCE GROUP
Saturday,  February 24, 7:30pm, Moss Arts Center
Internationally celebrated choreographer Mark Morris teams up with collaborator Ethan Iverson for this evening-length homage to the legendary late Burt Bacharach. A towering figure of popular music, Bacharach is known for soaring melodies influenced by jazz, rock, and Brazilian music — his longtime lyricist Hal David providing unsentimental, poignant lyrics. Favorites like Walk on By propel Morris’ deceptively simple, yet glorious movement. Tickets are $10 for students with ID and youth 18 and under, or sign up for our free last-minute rush seats for students by texting “arts” to 833-966-1838. https://artscenter.vt.edu/performances/mark-morris.html.

51. APIDA AND INDIGENOUS WOMEN’S SUPPORT GROUP
Monday, February 26, 4:30-5:30pm, APIDA + Center (140 Squires)
APIDA and Indigenous Women’s Support Group offers a supportive space for similarly identifying individuals. How do we maintain love and care for ourselves in relationships? For February, participants will explore ways to self-love and compassion with relationships – both romantic and platonic.  Light refreshments will be provided. Register here: www.bit.ly/48RqOsW. For questions and/or accommodations, please contact Dr. Nina Ha at nha@vt.edu.

52. LINKEDIN AND NETWORKING FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS
Tuesday, February 27, 11am-12pm, Virtual
Do you have a Linked In profile? If so, this session will offer tips for optimizing both your LinkedIn profile and your online presence. Additionally, the session will address the questions “What is networking, why does it matter, and how do you do it?” The workshop will also cover how to utilize LinkedIn for both networking and the job search. https://vt.joinhandshake.com/events/1449851/share_preview.

53. APIDA AND INDIGENOUS QUEER QUESTIONING AND ALLIES SUPPORT GROUP
Wednesday, February 28, 5:30-6:30pm, TBA
This month’s theme focuses on supporting students as they navigate themes around romantic relationships. Participants can share their thoughts and feelings around dating norms in queer relationships. The APIDA and Indigenous Queer Questioning and Allies Support Group provides a space where students can explore topics and understand how the intersectionality of various identities plays into their lives. Registration is required. This program will be both in-person and virtual details provided upon registration.  Light refreshments will be provided. Register here: www.bit.ly/3HvDjPf. For questions and/or accommodations, please contact Dr. Nina Ha at www.nha@vt.edu.

54. HIDDEN IN PLAIN SIGHT: THE POLITICS OF MEMORIALIZATION OF SLAVERY IN CHARLESTON, S.C.
Wednesday, February 28, 5:30-7pm, Newman Library, Goodall Room
Narratives regarding the institution of slavery and enslaved people’s contribution to the making of America are often understated in public memories. This project explores how the romanticized Southern stories presented to tourists in Charleston are connected to slavery, race relations, and the creation of wealth not only in the South but in all of the United States. All are invited to join us for a roundtable discussions. The exhibit is open in Newman library all spring semester.

55. CAMEO GRADUATE MIXER
Wednesday, February 28, 5:30-8:30pm, Gilbert Room, 2124 A/B
Are you a graduate student ready to explore new horizons and connect with like-minded peers? Join the Council for the Advancement of Minority Engineering Organizations (CAMEO) for an exciting graduate networking event on 02/28 between 5:30-8:30pm! Come see what we’re about and how you can get involved! Food and refreshments will be provided. https://forms.office.com/r/CGUhRuPRSQ?origin=lprLink.

56. NIGHTTIME GUIDED MEDITATION WITH VIVEK RAJAN
Thursday, February 29, 8-9pm, Zoom
Looking for a way to increase mindfulness and practice self-care? Certified meditation teacher, Vivek Rajan, will facilitate a virtual nighttime guided meditation. It is a wonderful way to care for your wellbeing. This event is open to all but requires prior registration. Register here: www.bit.ly/3tWdaGc
For questions and/or accommodations, please contact Dr. Nina Ha at nha@vt.edu.

57. SYNERGY 2024
Friday, March 1, 12pm, Squires Ballroom
We are excited to host our new annual spring conference SYNERGY 2024: Developing Leaders, Fostering Connections & Empower Community, taking place on March 1st and 2nd on the campus of Virginia Tech. This conference will focus on providing professional development experiences, employment and internship opportunities for our graduate students in the Colleges of Engineering, Science and Agriculture & Life Sciences. We will be bringing together experts and thought leaders from diverse backgrounds to provide interactive workshops and spaces for networking that will assist in fostering meaningful connections here in Southwest Virginia and beyond, helping to reshape the field of STEM. https://www.synergy-conference.org/.

58. HOKIE HICCUPS
Tuesday, March 19, 5-8pm, Creativity and Innovation District (CID) Rehearsal and Performance Room
Often it can feel like you’re the only one struggling or making mistakes. It can seem like everyone else has it together. But, the truth is, everyone faces challenges along the way, and that’s okay! That’s what resilience is about! Hokie Hiccups is an event acknowledging and celebrating the struggles or hiccups we’ve all experienced in our lives. It’s an opportunity for Hokies to share their experiences of growth through different expressive arts and creative mediums. Join us 5:00 – 6:15 for food, mingling, visual art displays, resource tables, self-care activities, therapy dogs and 6:30 – 8:00 for live Stories and raffle prizes. Use this link to submit a piece to share: https://forms.gle/cLSkAPkjt7Uz5EUb9.                

59. WILLIAM & MARY GRADUATE RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM
Thursday, March 21-Friday, March 22, 9am, Williamsburg, VA
The Arts &Sciences Graduate Center and the Charles Center for Academic Excellence at William & Mary invite doctoral and master’s students in Arts & Sciences disciplines from Virginia universities to present their research at an interdisciplinary symposium at William & Mary in Williamsburg, March 21-22, 2024. Graduate students interested in presenting their research in a talk or poster session must submit an abstract no later than January 15, 2024. Accepted abstracts to the Symposium may also be eligible to vie for awards recognizing excellence in scholarship. See the GHRS webpages (linked below) for details on abstract submission and registration. Questions may be directed to grs@wm.edu or Dr. Sarah Glosson sgglos@wm.edu. For more information: https://www.wm.edu/as/graduate/graduate-symposium/

60. INTERNATIONAL CAFE HOURS -TASTE OF KOREAN CULTURE
Friday, March 22, 4-6pm, DEETS Place – Side Room
Join the Korean Student Association at Virginia Tech and Cranwell International Center in celebration of Korean culture. Refreshments and snacks will be provided by Dining Services, and there will be displays made by the members of the Korean Students Association at Virginia Tech. Watch the Student Association at Virginia Tech perform, and view presentations from students, trivia, games and more! Held at Deet’s Place in the large side room, immerse yourself in Korean culture and cultural exchange! Free admission and a chance to win giveaways, including 2 tickets to a performance at the Moss Arts Center! https://gobblerconnect.vt.edu/event/9097389.