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This Week’s Events:
- INTRO TO R AND RSTUDIO WORKSHOP – August 19
- POPSICLES AND PUPS – August 19
- INTRO TO PYTHON WORKSHOP – August 20
- GLOBAL DANCE PARTY! – August 20
- NEW FACULTY HIRE CONVERSATIONS – August 21
- MAKE YOURSELF AT HOME – August 22
- SCIENCE ON TAP: GROWING GLADE ROAD GROWING – August 22
- CUBE FEST 2024: “IMMERSIVE INDIGENOUS EXPERIENCES” – August 23-25
- GPSS WELCOME BACK BBQ PICNIC – FREE FOOD! – August 23
Administrative Announcements:
- FOOD SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS – AUGUST – 1st posting
- LEADERSHIP COURSES – REGISTER NOW – 1st posting
- REDUCED COMP FEE OPTION FOR STUDENTS LIVING/STUDYING AWAY FROM BBURG – 2nd posting
- REGISTER NOW FOR FALL 2024 LEADERSHIP COURSES – 3rd posting
- FALL 2024 MICROSOFT 365 TRAINING SESSIONS AVAILABLE – 3rd posting
- LEADERSHIP GRADUATE CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE – 3rd posting
- TAKE YOUR RESEARCH TO THE NEXT LEVEL WITH GRAD 5124! – 3rd posting
GRADUATE STUDENT HANDBOOK AND PLANNERS ARE AVAILABLE – 3rd posting - GRADUATE STUDENT RESEARCH SKILLS WORKSHOP SERIES – 3rd posting
Jobs:
None at this time
Funding Opportunities:
- FULBRIGHT POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS FOR U.S. CITIZENS – DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Volunteers and research participants sought:
- ADOLESCENT/CAREGIVER DBT GROUPS – 1st posting
- RESEARCH STUDY ON SUSTAINABLE DIETS – 1st posting
- MASTERS ENDURANCE AND ULTRA-ENDURANCE ATHLETES NEEDED FOR A RESEARCH STUDY- 1st posting
- PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR VR CROSSWALK REEARCH STUDY – 2nd posting
- PYTHON PROGRAMMERS NEEDED FOR A STUDY – 2nd posting
- PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A STUDY INVESTIGATING ESSAY WRITING AND CHATGPT – 3rd posting
- ADULTS WITH ADHD NEEDED FOR A RESEARCH STUDY ON THE IMPACT OF DANCE AND EXERCISE ON BRAIN AND BEHAVIOR – 3rd posting
Upcoming Events:
- CAMPUS STUDENT EMPLOYMENT FAIR – August 27,
- MEET THE UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES – GRADUATE STUDENT RESEARCH SKILLS WORKSHOP SERIES - August 28
- CAREER FAIR PREP FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS- August 29
- CLOSING RECEPTION SUMMER 2024 EXHIBITIONS – August 29
- RESUME WRITING FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS – September 5
- INTERNATIONAL CAFÉ HOURS – TASTE OF SRI LANKAN CULTURE – September 6
- LUNCH FOR PART-TIME STUDENTS – Tuesday, September 10
- 34. MASTER YOUR FUTURE: PhD: PATIENTLY HOPING FOR A DEGREE – September 17
- FLIP THE FAIR 2024 -September 26
0. Ongoing Services – updated 08/05
- GRADUATE SCHOOL: Graduate School hours: In-person advising, drop-off or pick-up of documents and materials, and a space to study and take a break! Visit 120 GLC, walk-in hours Monday – Friday. 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 starting August 28, 2024.
- COOK COUNSELING: COOK COUNSELING: Drop-in hours for Summer: Tuesdays 10 am to 12 pm. Location: Room 49 at the GLC. For consultations by Zoom e-mail hkatie19@vt.edu. Students seeking services can schedule a triage appointment by calling 540-231-6557.
- WRITING CENTER SERVICES: Schedule an appointment at https://vt.mywconline.com/
- GRADUATE OMBUDSPERSON: contact for appointment at gradombud@vt.edu, 540-231-9573
This Week’s Events
1. INTRO TO R AND RSTUDIO WORKSHOP
Monday, August 19, 9am-5pm, University Mall 2104 (Blacksburg) or Zoom
Learn how to work with data hands-on in R and RStudio, whether you have experience with coding or data analysis. You do not need any experience with the software to participate but you will need access to a Windows, Mac, or Linux computer. Lunch and refreshments will be provided for in-person participants. Instructions for accessing course material and installing software will be sent in advance. For questions, contact Data Education Coordinator Nathaniel Porter (ndporter@vt.edu). Register here:
https://profdev.tlos.vt.edu/browse/researchdiscovery/courses/lib165-08192
2. POPSICLES AND PUPS
Monday, August 19, 3-5pm, GLC Lawn
Welcome new and returning graduate students who have children! Bring your children to the GLC Lawn to meet other families with children and the VT Therapy dogs. We will serve popsicles and ice cream treats and have games on the lawn. Event will move to the GLC Multipurpose room in the event of rain. +Please register here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=hGiVYK0Q-kCGPU8yweOjepevaFUBOatNi_cyklXTkCBUNlZFNkFITlJCWEdSQ0lCRjVSODZEQlRaUy4u
3. INTRO TO PYTHON WORKSHOP
Tuesday, August 20, 9am-5pm, University Mall 2104 (Blacksburg) or Zoom
Learn the basics of Python hands-on using the JupyterLab interface, including coding and working with data. You do not need any experience with the software to participate but you will need access to a Windows, Mac, or Linux computer. Lunch and refreshments will be provided for in-person participants. Instructions for accessing course material and installing software will be sent in advance. For questions, contact Data Education Coordinator Nathaniel Porter (ndporter@vt.edu). Register here: https://profdev.tlos.vt.edu/browse/researchdiscovery/courses/lib164-082024
4. GLOBAL DANCE PARTY!
Tuesday, August 20, 8:30-11pm, Commonwealth Ballroom, Squires Student Center
Join us at the Global Dance Party, Tuesday, August 20th in the Squires – Commonwealth Ballroom from 8:30 PM to 11:00 PM! Connect with students from all over the world and dance the night away with live DJ’d music from all over the globe. Kick off Weeks of Welcome with Global Dance Party! International Dance Music – Free Refreshments – Photobooths – ALL VT STUDENTS WELCOME! https://gobblerconnect.vt.edu/event/10175394
5. NEW FACULTY HIRE CONVERSATIONS
Wednesday, August 21, 12-1pm, Zoom
Join this weekly series to hear from former Virginia Tech postdocs who have recently began (or will soon begin) their faculty careers at a variety of institutions across the US. A diverse set of disciplinary backgrounds will be represented, and these sessions are designed for you to not only get advice on the faculty job search process from those who recently navigated it but to also be able to ask questions of them in these intimate, online sessions. https://www.research.vt.edu/about/postdoctoral-associates/postdoctoral-events-programs/2024/new-faculty-hire-conversations-series-2024.html.
6. MAKE YOURSELF AT HOME
Thursday, August 22, 4:30-6pm, GLC Multipurpose Room
Connect with new and returning students, Graduate School staff, and resources that can help you settle in and succeed in Blacksburg. Free refreshments for all. Prizes will be given out to help you decorate or make your new home more comfortable and welcoming. This event replaces the weekly GLC café just this one time. The café will return to the regular schedule next week. Register here for Make Yourself at Home: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=hGiVYK0Q-kCGPU8yweOjepevaFUBOatNi_cyklXTkCBUNjlVVlFJR0E0QTYwOTI0VTAzRkI3NlQ1Mi4u
7. SCIENCE ON TAP: GROWING GLADE ROAD GROWING
Thursday, August 22, 5:30-7pm, Rising Silo Brewery
Join us to hear from Sally Walker and Jason Pall, the owners of Glade Road Growing, as they guide us through their journey of building a farm and beloved pillar of the New River Valley community. As a newly married couple 14 years ago, they knew they wanted to be outdoors, and starting with a little agricultural experience they developed the knowledge and skills to grow a farm and a business. Come learn about how they turned some rolling pastureland into a productive farm – and taste some of their delicious vegetables! Science on Tap is presented by Virginia Tech’s Center for Communicating Science and the Virginia Tech chapter of Sigma Xi. All events are open to the public without charge.
8. CUBE FEST 2024: “IMMERSIVE INDIGENOUS EXPERIENCES”
Friday, August 23, 3:00 – Sunday August 25, Moss Arts Center
Indigenous artists forge new creative paths with technology and tradition. For more information: https://artscenter.vt.edu/performances/cube-fest-2024.html
9. GPSS WELCOME BACK BBQ PICNIC – FREE FOOD!
Friday, August 23, 5-7pm, GLC Lawn
Welcome and Welcome Back, Y’all! The Graduate and Professional Student Senate (GPSS) of Virginia Tech will be hosting our 2024 annual Welcome Back BBQ Picnic on August 23, from 5-7pm on the GLC Lawn. All VT graduate and professional students are invited! Enjoy free catered BBQ dinner from On-Site Culinary and lawn games++ with your fellow graduate students. Come hang out, make new friends, catch up with old ones, and have a blast before the semester begins! Kindly be aware that food will be served on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. Submit your RSVP today at https://forms.office.com/r/sYczKEk2QB. Please email gpss@vt.edu if you have any accessibility needs. We look forward to seeing you at the event!
Administrative Announcements
10. FOOD SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS – AUGUST – 1st posting
The Market of Virginia Tech offers Open Market Hours for all VT students—no registration or intake required, just walk in! We provide a variety of non-perishable items, and occasionally offer protein and produce. Check our website for the schedule of upcoming hours, including many dates and times available before the start of the fall semester: https://foodaccess.vt.edu/
11. LEADERSHIP COURSES – REGISTER NOW – 1st posting
Enroll now in Leadership courses for Fall 2024: LDRS 5454 (CRN 86980) virtual: Leadership Diverse Contexts Identification and definition of leadership in education settings, communities, & organizations. LDRS 5464 (CRN 86981) in-person: Leadership in a Global Society Identification and development of the personal and professional competencies required for effective leadership in an increasingly global, diverse, and multicultural society. LDRS 5534 (CRN 86982) virtual: Cognition, Problem Solving, Pref for Change Theoretical perspectives, processes and techniques utilized in problem solving, both adaptively and innovatively. Individual cognitive preference for working to effect change in institutional structures. LDRS 5544 (CRN 86983) virtual: Leading Teams through Change Theory and techniques for leading tactical, creative, and problem-solving teams through change. Improving leadership within small groups or teams. Questions? Contact Dr Jerald Walz at jhwalz@vt.edu
Enroll now in Leadership courses for Fall 2024: LDRS 5454 (CRN 86980) virtual: Leadership Diverse Contexts Identification and definition of leadership in education settings, communities, & organizations. LDRS 5464 (CRN 86981) in-person: Leadership in a Global Society Identification and development of the personal and professional competencies required for effective leadership in an increasingly global, diverse, and multicultural society. LDRS 5534 (CRN 86982) virtual: Cognition, Problem Solving, Pref for Change Theoretical perspectives, processes and techniques utilized in problem solving, both adaptively and innovatively. Individual cognitive preference for working to effect change in institutional structures. LDRS 5544 (CRN 86983) virtual: Leading Teams through Change Theory and techniques for leading tactical, creative, and problem-solving teams through change. Improving leadership within small groups or teams. Questions? Contact Dr Jerald Walz at jhwalz@vt.edu
12. REDUCED COMP FEE OPTION FOR STUDENTS LIVING/STUDYING AWAY FROM BBURG – 2nd posting
Beginning Fall 2024, the university will greatly decrease the comprehensive fee for students living and studying away from the Blacksburg campus, to reduce student financial burden. For eligible students, the comprehensive fee will be reduced by 50%. For a full-time student (enrollment of 7 credit hours or more), the comprehensive fee will be reduced by $671.00, up from $300.00, and for a part-time student (enrollment between 1-6 credit hours) the fee will be reduced by $ 335.00, up from $150.00. Eligible students can request the reduction by submitting the request form on the Bursar’s office website. Additional information can be found at www.bursar.vt.edu.
13. REGISTER NOW FOR FALL 2024 LEADERSHIP COURSES – 3rd posting
Graduate students—Enroll now in Leadership courses for Fall 2024: LDRS 5464 (CRN 86981) in-person: Leadership in a Global Society Identification and development of the personal and professional competencies required for effective leadership in an increasingly global, diverse, and multicultural society. LDRS 5534 (CRN 86982) virtual: Cognition, Problem Solving, Pref for Change Theoretical perspectives, processes and techniques utilized in problem solving, both adaptively and innovatively. Individual cognitive preference for working to effect change in institutional structures. LDRS 5544 (CRN 86983) virtual: Leading Teams through Change Theory and techniques for leading tactical, creative, and problem-solving teams through change. Improving leadership within small groups or teams. Questions? Contact Dr Jerald Walz at jhwalz@vt.edu.
14. FALL 2024 MICROSOFT 365 TRAINING SESSIONS AVAILABLE – 3rd posting
The Division of Information Technology is offering a series of online courses designed to introduce users to the Microsoft 365 tools available at Virginia Tech. These are available to graduate students through the TLOS (Technology Enhanced Learning and Online Strategies) Professional Development Network (PDN). Each course will provide a brief introduction of the tool, explore its features and benefits, and demonstrate its various uses for collaboration within research groups, classes, and projects. Options include Transition to Microsoft Outlook, Modern Work, A Microsoft Paradigm Shift, Microsoft Teams, and Microsoft Copilot. Register through the TLOS PDN. A schedule and registration links available on the following page: https://news.vt.edu/notices/2024/07/it-ccs-microsoft365-training-pdn.html.
15. LEADERSHIP GRADUATE CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE – 3rd posting
Start today to increase your Leadership capabilities! Collaborative Community Leadership and Problem Solving for Leading Change are two certificates in leadership available to all graduate students. Demonstrated competency in leadership is in high demand from prospective employers. By completing a certificate in leadership, you can increase your employability in a wide array of positions. Options for in-person and on-line completion for these certificates exist. For more information see additional links on https://www.alce.vt.edu/student-info/graduate.html. Or contact Dr. Jerald Walz, jhwalz@vt.edu.
16. TAKE YOUR RESEARCH TO THE NEXT LEVEL WITH GRAD 5124! – 3rd posting
Take your research to the next level! GRAD 5124 (Research Skills for Graduate Students) is an asynchronous, one-credit, fully online course offered by the University Libraries in Fall 2024. Students will develop skills that will prepare them for research in graduate school and beyond. Three discipline-specific sections are offered, so students should be sure to sign up in HokieSPA for the one that relates to their subject area. Questions should be directed to Lisa Becksford Russell at lisab5@vt.edu.
17. GRADUATE STUDENT HANDBOOK AND PLANNERS ARE AVAILABLE – 3rd posting
Come pick up your 2024/2025 Graduate Student Handbook and planner in GLC 120. GLC 120 is open Monday-Friday 9am-4pm.
18. GRADUATE STUDENT RESEARCH SKILLS WORKSHOP SERIES – 3rd posting
Series of individual workshops which will run Aug. 28 – Oct. 9. All graduate student researchers will benefit from refreshers on literature reviews, research data management, citation management with EndNote, Mendeley, and Zotero, and the ins and outs of academic publishing. Learn more and register for the individual workshops here: https://guides.lib.vt.edu/gradworkshops
Jobs
None at this time
Funding Opportunities
Funding opportunities sponsored by the graduate school can be found here:
https://graduateschool.vt.edu/funding/funding-sponsored-by-the-graduate-school.html
All external funding opportunities that we are aware of can be found here: https://graduateschool.vt.edu/funding/scholarships-and-fellowships.html.
19. FULBRIGHT POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS FOR U.S. CITIZENS – DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Fellowships are open to researchers in all academic disciplines and support research programs in Israel for up to 20 months (two academic years). These are the primary benefits of the fellowship: $95,000 scholarship ($47,500 per academic year). Basic health insurance for the grant, Reimbursement of up to $1,700 for airfare expenses for Fulbright fellows (and spouses), Partial reimbursement of education expenses for children. Visit the program page: https://fulbright.org.il/USPostdoc. For further information or inquiries, please contact: Noa Turgeman, USprograms@fulbright.org.il.
Volunteers and Research Participants Sought
20. ADOLESCENT/CAREGIVER DBT GROUPS – 1st posting
The Psychological Services Center at Virginia Tech is looking for families of adolescents to participate in biweekly DBT groups for the 2024-2025 school year. Families of adolescents that struggle with conflict are encouraged to apply. Cost is $20/week with financial aid available. Caregivers and teens will participate in separate groups weekly via Zoom for the school year, excluding university breaks. Teens between the age of 14 and 19. For more information contact Brenda Lipes by August 28, 2024, at brlipes@vt.edu.
21. RESEARCH STUDY ON SUSTAINABLE DIETS – 1st posting
Two-part, audio recorded focus group interviews at Virginia Tech during Fall 2024. 2 hours maximum for each focus group. Share your views about what motivates your dietary choices, graphic food-based dietary guidelines, and sustainable diets. Lunch or dinner will be provided. This study (IRB 23-147) was determined to be exempt from VT’s IRB in March 2023. Participants must be 18-25 years old, studying at Virginia Tech and living in Blacksburg, VA. https://forms.office.com/r/FAtj99PSyy
22. MASTERS ENDURANCE AND ULTRA-ENDURANCE ATHLETES NEEDED FOR A RESEARCH STUDY- 1st posting
We are examining the relationship between physical activity and the total number of calories expended each day (IRB #21-567). This study will require 1 virtual meeting and 2 visits to the Human Integrative Physiology Laboratory at Virginia Tech, which will take approximately 6 hours. Participant qualifications: Highly Active Masters’ Athletes (60 years of age or older), Has an average weekly mileage of 35 miles or more, Stable body weight over the past year (±5 lb.), Free of cardiovascular, lung, metabolic, kidney disease or cancer, Has competed in a marathon or ultramarathon with the past year, Has not had any recent injuries that have affected training volume. Participants will be entered in a drawing for $25 cash (Odds of being selected 1 in 5). For more information contact: Aubrey Johnson aubreyleahj@vt.edu
23. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR VR CROSSWALK RESEARCH STUDY – 2nd posting
As a participant, you will cross a virtual reality crosswalk, helping to identify the most effective personal listening device signaling process for pedestrians. Participants must be above 18 years of age and have corrected or normal vision and normal hearing. Compensaton: $20 Amazon gift card for 2 hours. https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Foutlook.office.com%2Fbookwithme%2Fuser%2Fb49719826a1942e68e431cc84c86ad60%40vt.edu%2Fmeetingtype%2Fk5vwl85A0ESucyOiUFs0OQ2%3Fanonymous%26ep%3Dmcard&data=05%7C02%7Cesham%40vt.edu%7Cae6c0452b5ce49a0c13a08dcb613836b%7C6095688410ad40fa863d4f32c1e3a37a%7C0%7C0%7C638585442365765140%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=%2FC9sgCPJwSJVZvi%2BD81ycJD3FvmOVwFD7XujY44wiiQ%3D&reserved=0
24. PYTHON PROGRAMMERS NEEDED FOR A STUDY – 2nd posting
The Echolab at Virginia Tech is seeking students with basic Python programming experience for a study. Participants will join an in-person session (60-75 minutes) where they will watch two ~15-minute programming lectures, take notes using a web application, and fill out surveys. An additional survey will be sent out one week after the in-person session. For their time, participants will receive a $30 Amazon gift card. Participants don’t need to be Python experts but should have experience at least equivalent to taking an introductory class like CS 1064, Intro to Python (e.g., comfort using if-then statements, defining functions, etc.). Interested participants can fill out the following form: https://forms.gle/qGpU19AvW7bSf9YZ9. The actual study will take place between August 13 and 29th in the Gilbert Place building – we will reach out separately for scheduling and will take participants on a first-come first-serve basis. This study has been approved by the Virginia Tech IRB Board (IRB #24-165). For questions, contact danielmanesh@vt.edu.
25. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A STUDY INVESTIGATING ESSAY WRITING AND CHATGPT – 3rd posting
We are looking for participants who will be asked to write a paper with the assistance of ChatGPT. Participants will also answer a pre- and post-study survey. The findings from these surveys will be used to better understand the query process behind using ChatGPT in the context of essay writing. The study was reviewed and accepted by the IRB (# 24-325) and is being conducted under the supervision of Dr. Sang Won Lee (sangwonlee@vt.edu). Participants must be 1) 18 years or older. If you are interested in participating, please start the study at the following link: https://virginiatech.questionpro.com/GPTWritingPreSurvey If you have any questions, please contact Andrew Jelson at jelson9854@vt.edu. The research team will enter the essays into a random drawing and compensation will be given to approximately twenty percent of participants as a $10 gift card. Odds of being selected will be maintained as 1 in 5. The participants will be contacted separately.
26. ADULTS WITH ADHD NEEDED FOR A RESEARCH STUDY ON THE IMPACT OF DANCE AND EXERCISE ON BRAIN AND BEHAVIOR – 3rd posting
The study (VT IRB 23-811) aims to examine the acute impact dance has on young adults with ADHD assessed through brain activity, psychological tests, heart rate, and motor tasks. Study participation will involve two visits lasting 4 to 4.5 hours total. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three 30-minute interventions: dance exergaming (e.g., Just Dance on the Nintendo Switch), stationary biking while listening to music, or sedentary music listening. They will be asked to answer a series of questions, complete psychological tests on a computer, complete a series of balance tests while standing, and have their brain activity and heart rate measured. Participant qualifications: Adults ages 18-24 with a formal diagnosis of any presentation of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (Hyperactive-Impulsive, Inattentive, or Combined) and physical activity readiness are eligible. Participants will be compensated up to $125 for their time. Link to complete the screening questionnaire: https://redcap.link/ebl_adhd_vt
Upcoming Events
27. CAMPUS STUDENT EMPLOYMENT FAIR
Tuesday, August 27, 2-5pm, Owens Ballroom
Looking for a job or internship this year? Working on campus is a great option! Learn more about various employment opportunities available through Virginia Tech. Introducing the CAMPUS STUDENT EMPLOYMENT FAIR on Tuesday, August 27, 2-5 PM, Owens Ballroom. Come as you are, the dress code is casual. Visit Handshake for more information. We recommend checking in no later than 4:30 PM. Bring copies of your resume for each employer and your Hokie Passport for check-in. If you would like to have your resume reviewed, practice your elevator pitch, or discuss navigating the career fair prior to this event, please visit Handshake to schedule an appointment. If you need accommodations to attend this event, please contact Myla Gao at mylagao@vt.edu. For more information: https://vt.joinhandshake.com/career_fairs/48492/student_preview?token=pKkP1cJq5dRB2K3LBj0Y9HMlbt4F6SdLf0uQXFNn4WJBogMnFosS9Q
28. MEET THE UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES – GRADUATE STUDENT RESEARCH SKILLS WORKSHOP SERIES
Wednesday, August 28, 2:30-3:15pm, Zoom
This is the first of the Research Tools for Graduate Students workshop series. Who can help me at the library? How many books can I check out? What support do you offer for data management? What kind of technology is available? How can I get something the library doesn’t own? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this virtual information session Register here for this workshop or any in the series: https://guides.lib.vt.edu/gradworkshops.
29. CAREER FAIR PREP FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS
Thursday, August 29, 11am-12pm, Zoom
Are you ready? Fall career fairs begin September 4th! This workshop will cover how to prepare for and navigate a career fair. The session will also include tips for in-person and virtual career fairs. You can register for this event in Handshake. CPD (Career and Professional Development) offers a series of workshops each semester for graduate students. For the complete list visit: https://career.vt.edu/job-search/grad-student-job-search/events-for-grad-students.html.
30. RESUME WRITING FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS
Wednesday, September 4, 10-11am, Zoom
Having a well-polished resume is a critical step toward getting an interview. Start preparing early to be ready for Fall career fairs. This workshop will provide tips for crafting an effective resume. The session will also include information on Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and the use of generative AI in crafting your resume. You can register for this event in Handshake: https://vt.joinhandshake.com/events/1566045/share_preview
30. CLOSING RECEPTION SUMMER 2024 EXHIBITIONS
Thursday, August 29, 5-7 pm, Moss Arts Center
Join us for a reception celebrating our summer 2024 exhibitons, Michiko Itatani’s Cosmic Encounters and Erika Ranee’s How Are Things on My End, before they close on Friday, August 30. Meet Ranee, explore the works, and enjoy free refreshments. https://artscenter.vt.edu/experiences/summer-2024-exhibitions-closing-reception.html
Join us for a reception celebrating our summer 2024 exhibitons, Michiko Itatani’s Cosmic Encounters and Erika Ranee’s How Are Things on My End, before they close on Friday, August 30. Meet Ranee, explore the works, and enjoy free refreshments. https://artscenter.vt.edu/experiences/summer-2024-exhibitions-closing-reception.html
32. INTERNATIONAL CAFÉ HOURS – TASTE OF SRI LANKAN CULTURE
Friday, September 6, 4-6pm, Deets Place side room (under D2 dining hall)
Join the Sri Lankan Student Association at Virginia Tech and Cranwell International Center in celebration of Sri Lankan culture. Refreshments and snacks will be provided by Dining Services, and there will be displays made by the members of the Sri Lankan Student Association at Virginia Tech. View presentations from students, trivia, games, delicious food and drink and more! Held at Deet’s Place in the large side room, immerse yourself in Sri Lankan culture and cultural exchange! Free admission and a chance to win giveaways, including 2 tickets to a performance at the Moss Arts Center! If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Fawna Zwart at fawna@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event. https://gobblerconnect.vt.edu/event/10177693.
33. LUNCH FOR PART-TIME STUDENTS
Tuesday, September 10, 12-1:30pm GLC room B
Are you a part-time student seeking community, accountability, and motivation in your graduate school journey? Join your peers at this casual gathering! Make friends, offer support, receive feedback on your ideas, and gain a boost of inspiration as you’re navigating the unique challenges and accomplishments of part-time graduate work. For more information and to register to attend, visit https://forms.office.com/r/uL1ZcGZqgi
34. MASTER YOUR FUTURE: PhD: PATIENTLY HOPING FOR A DEGREE
Tuesday, September 17, 12-1pm, Virtual
Master Your Future is a series of professional development workshops designed to help students successfully navigate graduate school and their professional development. Additional workshops in the series: Thriving in Grad School: Enhancing Well-Being and Success through Mindfulness and Psychological Safety held on Tuesday, October 22nd, 12-1pm, and Moving from Conflict to Collaboration, held on Tuesday, November 26, 12-1pm. Register for any or all of the workshops here: https://shorturl.at/OjMVH
35. FLIP THE FAIR 2024
Thursday, September 26, 8:30am-2pm. Melrose Branch Library, Roanoke, VA
Join us for Flip the Fair 2024! Flip the Fair is a flipped science fair where graduate students present their research science-fair-style on tri-fold poster boards, and 5th graders judge them! Prizes awarded to the best presenters! This year’s event will be held at the Melrose Branch Library in Roanoke on Sept. 26 from 8:30am-2pm. Sign up to present: https://forms.gle/K18YMj24aViy1oaWA. Sign up to volunteer: https://forms.gle/kQvn7ub3ifkhBZFTA. Sponsored by the Roanoke Public Libraries, Roanoke City Public Schools, VSOP, VT Global Change Center, VT Center for Communicating Science, VT Office of Inclusion & Diversity, The Graduate School, FBRI@VTC, VT College of Sciences, and FLSI. Questions: Contact the organizing team: gatespalissery@vt.edu, amandaah@vt.edu, megane97@vt.edu