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February 3 – 9, 2025

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0.   Ongoing Services – updated 8/26/24   

This Week’s Events:   

  1. FREE WORKSHOP: GETTING STARTED WITH ZOTERO – Monday
  2. THE JOYFUL JOURNEY: GRADUATE STUDENT AND POSTDOCTORAL SCHOLAR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERIES – Monday
  3. UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE INFORMATION SESSION – Monday
  4. DROP IN RESUME REVIEW WITH CAREER AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT – Tuesday
  5. GRADUATE STUDENT LEARNING CIRCLES – Tuesday
  6. FREE WORKSHOP: TIPS & TRICKS FOR LITERATURE REVIEWS IN ENGINEERING – Tuesday
  7. ROOTS TO WELLNESS: MENDING YOURSELF – Tuesday
  8. DROP-IN CAREER ADVISING AT THE GLC – Wednesday
  9. CHI ALPHA WOMENS LIFE GROUP – Wednesday
  10. GRADUATE STUDENT RESOURCE FAIR – Wednesday
  11. BUILDING CAREER EXPERIENCE FOR INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE STUDENTS: NAVIGATING INTERNSHIPS/CO-OP AND CPT PROGRAMS – Wednesday
  12. FINDING THE RIGHT FIT: CHOOSING QUALITY CHILD CARE FOR YOUR FAMILY – Thursday
  13. GRADUATE HONOR SYSTEM PANELIST TRAINING SESSIONS – Thursday
  14. GLC CAFÉ–Thursday
  15. KIDS’ NIGHT OUT, 2/6, 6:30-8PM – Thursday
  16. CHI ALPHA MENS AND WOMENS LIFE GROUP – Thursday
  17. BEOWULF: THE EPIC IN PERFORMANCE – Thursday & Friday
  18. NIGHTTIME GUIDED MEDITATION – Thursday
  19. HOW GRADUATE STUDENTS CAN USE GENERATIVE AI IN CAREER EXPLORATION AND THE JOB SEARCH – Friday
  20. APIDA + CONNECT LUNCH – Friday
  21. CLUELESS IN THE KITCHEN COOKING WORKSHOP FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS– VEGETABLE SOUP – Friday
  22. COFFEE WITH CRANWELL – Friday
  23. TASTE THE NATIONS – Friday
  24. LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATION – Saturday

Administrative Announcements:  

  1. CDN DIGITAL NARRATIVE PHD SUMMER SCHOOL – 1st posting
  2. DCAP – ENTER TO WIN FREE TICKETS TO “KODO” – 1st posting
  3. UPCOMING CIRTL NETWORK EVENT SERIES EXPLORES TOPICS IN ACADEMIC HIRING AND CAREER PREPARATION – 2nd  posting
  4. ADVANCED RESEARCH COMPUTING SPRING WORKSHOPS – 3rd posting
  5. FREE INDIVIDUALIZED NUTRITION COUNSELING – 3rd posting
  6. ASSOCIATE TEACHING PROGRAM – CIRTL AT VIRGINIA TECH – 3rd posting
  7. REVIEWERS NEEDED FOR SPRING 2025 GPSS TFP CYCLE – 3rd posting
  8. NOW ONLINE – LEADERSHIP THEORY COURSE – 3rd posting
  9. FREE FOOD RESOURCE FOR VT STUDENTS – 3rd posting
  10. CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: GPSS RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM – 3rd posting

Jobs:

  1. VIRGINIA SCHOOL SURVEY PROJECT (SCHOOL OF EDUCATION) – 3rd posting
  2. GRADUATE RESIDENTIAL FELLOWS, HONORS RESIDENTIAL COMMONS – 3rd posting
  3. GRADUATE RESIDENTIAL FELLOWS –  3rd posting

Funding Opportunities: 

  1. RUNWAY STARTUP POSTDOC PROGRAM AT CORNELL TECH – DEADLINE: February 15, 2025
  2. CAREER OPPORTUNITY FOR PhDs – CCST SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY POLICY FELLOWSHIP – DEADLINE: March 3, 2025
  3. SUMMER CUNNINGHAM FELLOWSHIP – April 1, 2025
  4. PEACOCK-HARPER FOOD HISTORY SCHOLARSHIP –  DEADLINE: April 1, 2025

Volunteers and research participants sought:

  1. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED: URBAN GREENSPACE PERCEPTIONS USING VIRTUAL REALITY – 1st posting
  2. TOUCH PERCEPTION RESEARCH STUDY – 1st posting
  3. GENERATIVE AI IN EDUCATION SURVEY – 1st posting
  4. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A STUDY ON ULTRASOUND IMAGING OF THE BACK AND TREATMENT OF LOW BACK PAIN – 2nd posting
  5. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR NEUROSCIENCE RESEARCH STUDY ON SLEEP AND BRAIN-MACHINE INTERFACE LEARNING –  2nd posting
  6. PARTICIPANT RECRUITMENT FOR SPATIAL ORIENTATION TRAINING IN VIRTUAL REALITY – 2nd  posting
  7. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED: RESEARCH STUDY – RETURNING EXPIRED PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS ONLINE SURVEY (IRB# 24-986) – 2nd posting
  8. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED: EFFECT OF SEMANTIC KNOWLEDGE AND INTERACTION METHODS FOR IMPROVING THE PRODUCTIVITY OF WORKERS IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY – 2nd posting
  9. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED: IRB#22-555 EMOTIONS AND TEAM HIERARCHY IN A ROBOT ESCAPE ROOM – 3rd  posting

Upcoming Events:  

  1. FREE WORKSHOP: GETTING STARTED WITH MENDELEY – February 10
  2. H-1B INFO SESSION AND WORKSHOP – February 10
  3. NTEC 2025 CALL FOR APPLICATIONS – DUE FEB 11TH – February 11
  4. FREE WORKSHOP: LITERATURE REVIEWS & DATABASE SEARCHING FOR ANIMAL & LIFE SCIENCE February 11
  5. CV REVIEW AT EL CENTRO – February 11
  6. MANDARIN LANGUAGE LUNCH TABLE – February 12
  7. INTRODUCTION TO GEOSPATIAL MAPPING AND ARCGIS ONLINE – February 12
  8. MOCK ACADEMIC INTERVIEWS WITH EL CENTRO – February 12
  9. BLACK HISTORY MONTH CONNECT LUNCH – February 13
  10. PRIDE NIGHT AT THE APIDA + CENTER – February 13
  11. NAIL SALON: LOVE YOURSELF –  February 14
  12. GRADUATE HONOR SYSTEM PANELIST TRAINING SESSIONS – February 14
  13. LAKECIA BENJAMIN – February 14
  14. MOVIE NIGHT AT THE APIDA + CENTER FEAT. MISSISSIPPI MASALA – February 17
  15. LUNCH FOR PART-TIME STUDENTS – February 18
  16. OVER 30’s SOCIAL – February 18
  17. COLLEGE OF SCIENCE COMMUNITY NIGHT AT THE APIDA + CENTER – February 18
  18. CZECH NATIONAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA – February 18
  19. MIXED-RACE SUPPORT GROUP – February 20
  20. INTERNATIONAL CAFE HOURS -TASTE OF INDONESIA – February 21
  21. NATIVE COMEDY JAM –  February 22
  22. RESEARCH FACILITIES OPEN HOUSE – February 24
  23. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: HOUSING – February 24
  24. WORKSHOP: WRITING SUCCESSFUL STUDENT-INITIATED PROPOSALS – February 25
  25. THE HUNGER GAMES: A NIGHT OF FOOD BASED GAMES – February 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 will be held on Wednesdays 1-4pm 
        • COOK COUNSELING: Beginning the Week of 10/14/24, drop in hours for Cook Counseling will be provided on Fridays from 1 to 3 only. Students can call 540-231-6557 to schedule an appointment with the Embedded Counselor at the GLC or the embedded counselor with their program.
        • 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. FREE WORKSHOP: GETTING STARTED WITH ZOTERO
        Monday, February 3, 4-5:15pm, Zoom
        Zotero is a free, easy-to-use citation manager that can help researchers save time and frustration. In this workshop, you will learn the basics of Zotero, including adding references to your library, organizing your library, and using Zotero to cite references within a document (both Word and Google Docs). To get the most out of the session, you should have Zotero downloaded to your computer already. Information on how to download the software is available at www.guides.lib.vt.edu/citationmanagers/Zotero.  Register for the workshop here: https://guides.lib.vt.edu/gradworkshops. Submitted by: Lisa Becksford Russell lisab5@vt.edu

        2. THE JOYFUL JOURNEY: RADUATE STUDENT AND POSTDOCTORAL SCHOLAR
        PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERIES
        Monday, February 3, 6:30-7:30pm, Virtual
        This is the first event in the series. Get a sampler of academic professional development in this 8-part event series covering everything from the academic hiring process, to defining your teaching philosophy, to careers outside academia. Events meet online in Zoom; schedule varies. https://uwmadison.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3vNGqkPKRuTL5oq 

         3. UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE INFORMATION SESSION
        Monday, February 3, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Undergraduate Science Laboratory Building, Room 212
        Do you want to help make decisions that affect the entire university community? Apply to become the undergraduate or graduate student representative to the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors for 2025-2026. Apply at https://bov.vt.edu/StudentReps by February 16 at 11:59 p.m. If you cannot attend in person, you can join via Zoom.  https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/81984960513

        4. DROP IN RESUME REVIEW WITH CAREER AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
        Tuesday, February 4 & Wednesday, February 5,  1:30-4:30pm, APIDA+ Center, Squires room 140
        Polish up your resume with the help from professional career advisors at Virginia Tech. The Cultural Community Centers in collaboration with Career and Professional Development will offer free resume reviews for students. Stop by the APIDA + Center to prepare for the upcoming Spring career fairs. Additional session will be held on: Wednesday, Feb. 19. Light refreshments will be served.  Submitted by: Michelle Ausman mchoiausman@vt.edu.

        5. GRADUATE STUDENT LEARNING CIRCLES
        Tuesday, February 4, 3-4pm, Graduate Life Center Meeting Room D
        The Center for Food Systems and Community Transformation is hosting a ‘Welcome Back’ Graduate Student Learning Circle on Tuesday, February 4th, from 3-4pm in the Graduate Life Center, Meeting Room D. All graduate students are welcome to attend this upcoming event, and faculty are encouraged to pass this information along to your students. The Graduate Student Learning Circles are for Virginia Tech graduate students to foster dialogue, build community, and enhance interdisciplinary professional development skills centered on food systems and community transformation work. These circles also serve as an opportunity for peer-to-peer learning and reflection around pressing issues related to the Center’s work and graduate student research. Registration is not required. Submitted by Madisen Plunkert mplunkert@vt.edu.

        6. FREE WORKSHOP: TIPS & TRICKS FOR LITERATURE REVIEWS IN ENGINEERING
        Tuesday, February 4, 3:30-4:30pm, Zoom
        You need to write a literature review for your research or project… but how do you get started? What type of review do you need? What about AI tools to save time? We will go through the answers to these questions and more in the workshop! By the end of the workshop, you will learn how to get started on your own literature review, be effective and efficient in searching engineering literature, and use tools to help you throughout the process. Whether you are new to literature reviews or even outside of engineering, all are welcome to attend this workshop! Register here: https://guides.lib.vt.edu/gradworkshops. Submitted by Lisa Becksford Russell lisab5@vt.edu.

        7. ROOTS TO WELLNESS: MENDING YOURSELF
        Tuesday, February 4, 5-6:45pm, Ati: Wa:oki Indigenous Community Center (Squires Room 122)
        Embark on a transformative wellness journey with us! This monthly workshop series is the starting point to a stronger you and a healthier community. This program provides a community space to explore wellbeing, learn about campus resources, and grow your resiliency through crafting. Register here: https://bit.ly/3EeUfLw. Submitted by: Michelle Ausman mchoiausman@vt.edu.

        8. DROP-IN CAREER ADVISING AT THE GLC
        Wednesday, February 5, 1-3pm, GLC Suite 120
        Drop-in Career Advising will be held at the GLC on: Wednesday, February 5, Wednesday, March 5, and Wednesday, April 2. You can also schedule an appointment with a career advisor using Handshake or by calling Career and Professional Development at 540-231-6241. More information about career advising and career-related resources can be found at https://career.vt.edu/.  Submitted by Suzanne Shelburne sshelbur@vt.edu. 

        9. CHI ALPHA WOMENS LIFE GROUP
        Wednesday, February 5, 7-9pm, meets weekly, Foxridge Amenity Center
        Come join the women’s Bible Study in the conference room in the Foxridge Amenity Center (2210 Tall Oaks Drive). Text (765)-517-0992 for more information. https://vtxa.com/lifegroups. Submitted by graduate student Elizabeth Roth  elizabethroth@vt.edu.

        10. GRADUATE STUDENT RESOURCE FAIR
        Wednesday, February 5, 3-4:40pm, GLC Multipurpose Room
        The Graduate Student Spring Resource Fair is an opportunity for new and returning students to learn about resources and services offered to them as Virginia Tech students. Dozens of university groups will be present including student experience, career development, transportation, graduate services, and more. Come and learn about resources that can help you succeed in Graduate School. Refreshments and snacks will be provided! Submitted by William Poland whpoland@vt.edu.

        11. BUILDING CAREER EXPERIENCE FOR INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE STUDENTS: NAVIGATING INTERNSHIPS/CO-OP AND CPT PROGRAMS
        Wednesday, February 5, 5-6pm, GLC, Room F
        Equip yourself with strategies for identifying employers hiring international students, navigating co-op, and applying for Curricular Practical Training. Hybrid event. For Zoom registration: https://virginiatech.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_afWz3DDvTaGv7S-foP26Kw. Submitted by Susie Young susanna@vt.edu. 

        12. FINDING THE RIGHT FIT: CHOOSING QUALITY CHILD CARE FOR YOUR FAMILY
        Thursday, February 6, 12-1pm, Zoom
        During the 2024-2025 academic year, Kim Thomason, Program Manager for Early Childhood Education Initiatives, will host a discussion-based seminar to support parents in choosing high quality early care and education that is a good fit for their family. Submitted by Isabel Valdivia isabelvl@vt.edu. https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=hGiVYK0Q-kCGPU8yweOjek0HSJ-_ZqxIqkyPwpPtyUNURElPNklSMEZZVFVWVzNEMEI5QUFLODNYViQlQCN0PWcu.

        13. GRADUATE HONOR SYSTEM PANELIST TRAINING SESSIONS
        Thursday, February 6, 2-3pm, Zoom
        The Graduate Honor System relies on trained graduate student and faculty panelists who review academic integrity violations and determine the outcome of GHS cases. To be eligible, you need to be a graduate student in good academic standing. Training takes approximately one hour and after that you serve on panels as you are available. Learn more at https://graduateschool.vt.edu/academics/expectations/graduate-honor-system/ghspanelists.html. If you are interested in being trained, join one of the upcoming training sessions.  Additional session will be held on Friday, February, 14, 4-5pm on Zoom.  If you have any questions or want to indicate your interest, email ghs@vt.edu.  Zoom: 825 4942 9357.

        14. GLC CAFÉ 
        Thursday, February 6, 3:30-5pm, GLC Reading Room
        Enjoy free coffee, tea and cookies in the company of your grad student and Grad School colleagues. Relax, network, and load up on caffeine and/or carbs. Bring your own mug if you can. Submitted by: Lindsay Barron lbarron@vt.edu.

        15. KIDS’ NIGHT OUT, 2/6, 6:30-8PM
        Thursday, February 6, 6:30-8pm, VT Women’s Center, 206 Washington Street
        Free childcare for graduate student families at the VT Women’s Center, 6:30-8:00 on Thursday evenings when classes are in session. Advance sign-up is required, and there are limited spaces. Childcare provided by volunteers from the Chi Delta Alpha sorority, and children must be toilet trained. There will be games, crafts, snacks, maybe a movie, and fun with the sitters!  A sign up link will be available each week on the Women’s Center webpage: http://womenscenter.vt.edu  on Monday afternoons. For additional info or questions, please contact Jessie Meltsner at jmelts@vt.edu. Event will take place at 206 Washington Street, enter up the stairs in the back of the parking lot. Submitted by Jessie Meltsner Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4AAAAC28A31-54847704-kids
        /www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4AAAAC28A31-54847704-kids

        16. CHI ALPHA MENS AND WOMENS LIFE GROUP
        Thursday, February 6, 7-9pm, meets weekly, GLC and XA HouseMens: Come join the men’s Bible Study in the GLC. Text (423)-444-2109 for more nformation.
        Womens: Come join the women’s Bible Study in the upstairs room in the Chi Alpha House (210 Otey Street). Text (920)-335-2018 for more information. https://vtxa.com/lifegroups. Submitted by graduate student Elizabeth Roth  elizabethroth@vt.edu

        17. BEOWULF: THE EPIC IN PERFORMANCE
        Thursday, February 6, & Friday, February 7, 7:30pm, Blacksburg Presbyterian Church
        Savor this epic tale of terrifying monsters and courageous heroes as it was meant to be experienced — performed live on medieval harp by one of the best in his field. https://artscenter.vt.edu/performances/beowulf-benjamin-bagby.html.

        18. NIGHTTIME GUIDED MEDITATION
        Thursday, February 6, 8-9pm, Virtual
        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. Registration link: https://bit.ly/3PJVqFr  Submitted by Michelle Ausman mchoiausman@vt.edu.

        19. HOW GRADUATE STUDENTS CAN USE GENERATIVE AI IN CAREER EXPLORATION AND THE JOB SEARCH
        Friday, February 7, 11am-12pm, Zoom
        This workshop covers how to use generative AI to explore careers and find jobs. Tools like ChatGPT and Copilot can generate lists of employers, suggest possible careers, and create interview questions. AI tools can also help you identify key skills in job descriptions and revise application materials. Register here: https://vt.joinhandshake.com/events/1683941/share_preview. Submitted by Suzanne Shelburne sshelbur@vt.edu

        20. APIDA + CONNECT LUNCH
        Friday, February, 7, 12-1pm. GLC MPR
        This Connect event will be held on Friday, February 7th, 2025, from 12 PM – 1 PM EST in the GLC Multipurpose Room.  The lunch will feature members of the APIDA + Center.  Panelists will share information about educational projects and programs as well as provide advice to support APIDA students at Virginia Tech. Please register using the link attached. https://forms.office.com/r/FWmPAf0DHL. Submitted by Ann Guo aguo@vt.edu.

        21. CLUELESS IN THE KITCHEN – COOKING WORKSHOP FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS – VEGETABLE SOUP
        Friday, February 7, 3-5pm Wallace Hall kitchen, room 403
        Are you clueless in the kitchen? Looking for easy and inexpensive recipes? Join Graduate School staff members  this hands-on cooking workshop for absolute beginners (more experienced cooks also welcome) we will make an easy, delicious, and inexpensive vegetarian vegetable soup. At the end of the workshop, we will enjoy a simple meal of our soup together, or you can take your soup to go to enjoy later. Spots are limited so register today! https://forms.office.com/r/sJF6eTWdp8. Submitted by Lindsay Barron,  lbarron@vt.edu.

        22. COFFEE WITH CRANWELL

        Friday, February 7, 4-6pm, Community Room (1025), Cranwell International Center in Harper Hall
        Have questions about immigration that aren’t quite right for an immigration advising appointment? On the first Friday of every month, in collaboration with Hokie Wellness, Cranwell International Center hosts Coffee with Cranwell, a welcoming, informal space for international students to gather over coffee and tea. These conversations provide an opportunity to discuss questions, share concerns, and explore strategies for navigating the immigration landscape with each other, an international student advisor, and a Hokie Wellness coach. No registration needed. Cranwell will provide coffee cups, but feel free to bring your own mug! Submitted by Susie Young susanna@vt.edu.

        23. TASTE THE NATIONS
        Friday, February 7, 7-9pm, Owens Ballroom
        Taste the Nations is an event celebrating the beauty that is present in every culture, nation, and heritage. It is a night of sharing food, meeting new people, and engaging in fun games with prizes. Best of all, it is free to attend! This year’s Taste the Nations will be taking place on Friday, February 7th in Owens Ballroom (Hokie Grill) 7:00-9:00PM. RSVP and sign up to bring food at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfr4Jym0O_Bai7bZGEUKjLJS2kkLi86Cd9qRi6GJhMKRtF4TA/viewform. Submitted by graduate student Elizabeth Roth elizabethroth@vt.edu.

        24. LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATION 
        Saturday, February 8, 5-7pm, Owens Ballroom
        The APIDA + Center in collaboration with the Asian American Student Union (AASU), and their constituent organizations 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. Co-sponsored by Cranwell International Center, Pamplin College of Business, SOAR, the Graduate APIDA Student Organization, and the APIDA Caucus. https://aimsbbis.vt.edu/lunarnewyear2025, Submitted by Michelle Ausman mchoiausman@vt.edu

        Administrative Announcements  

        25. CDN DIGITAL NARRATIVE PHD SUMMER SCHOOL – 1st posting
        The Center for Digital Narrative invites PhD students who are writing a dissertation on digital narratives to participate in a five-day PhD summer school at the University of Bergen from 10-14 June 2025.We welcome applications from PhD students in disciplines such as digital culture, literary studies, game studies, media studies, digital art or design. Applicants can be working on a research-based PhD or a PhD using creative practice or artistic research. For more information: https://www.uib.no/en/cdn/174423/cdn-digital-narrative-phd-summer-school. Submitted by Julia Hazelwood jhazelwood4@vt.edu.

        26. DCAP – ENTER TO WIN FREE TICKETS TO “KODO” – 1st posting
        Known as the “grandfather group” of kodo drumming, Kodo blends ancient rhythms with contemporary energy, creating a powerful and mesmerizing performance. From the first thunderous strike of the drum to the intricate choreography and folk dances, Kodo takes you on a journey through the soul-stirring rhythms of Japan. Witness the athleticism, grace, and sheer passion of the drummers as they bring the heartbeat of taiko to life. This event takes place at the Moss Art Center on Thursday, Feb 27, 2025, at 7:30 pm. Register using this survey for your chance to win: https://virginiatech.questionpro.com/DCAP022725. Students with a valid VT ID randomly selected will receive information on the ticket pick-up location. Only one entry per student per performance. If you have questions, please email grads@vt.edu. 

        27. UPCOMING CIRTL NETWORK EVENT SERIES EXPLORES TOPICS IN ACADEMIC HIRING AND CAREER PREPARATION – 2nd posting
        This spring, the Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching, and Learning (CIRTL) Network is offering “The Joyful Journey: Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Scholar Professional Development Series.” Sessions in the series include “Early Career Faculty Panel,” “Writing Your Cover Letter for the Academic Job Market,” “Introduction to Academic CVs,” “Writing Your Teaching Philosophy Statement for the Academic Job Market,” and more! You can find the full event series schedule, including session descriptions and registration information, at https://cirtl.net/events/tag/the-joyful-journey-graduate-student-and-postdoctoral-scholar-professional-development-series-spring-2025/. The events are offered online and at no cost. To learn more about CIRTL, which includes a network of 45 research universities, visit https://cirtl.net/.  To learn more about CIRTL at Virginia Tech, visit https://cirtl.vt.edu  or email cirtl@vt.edu.

        28. ADVANCED RESEARCH COMPUTING SPRING WORKSHOPS – 3rd posting
        Advanced Research Computing (ARC) is offering a high-performance computing workshop series this spring to support and enhance your research computing skills. Sessions are open to all members of the university community and include topics ranging from introductory computing concepts to advanced techniques for HPC. Weekly Friday workshops on Zoom start Jan. 24. ARC will also host a Spring Break bootcamp March 10 – 14 (in-person & virtual options) designed for new and returning users. Details & registration in the linked campus notice. Space is limited in these sessions so check them out and sign up today! Register here: https://news.vt.edu/notices/2025/01/it-arc-spring-workshops.html.

        29. FREE INDIVIDUALIZED NUTRITION COUNSELING – 3rd posting
        Seeking nutrition guidance? Are you interested in learning how to make food choices that support a healthy lifestyle? Maybe you need help with skills for shopping and cooking to help you reach your wellness goals. If you have any of these concerns or others, upper-level nutrition students are here to help. The Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise Department at Virginia Tech provides FREE one-on-one nutrition counseling services (In-person or Zoom) to interested students, faculty, or staff and is now accepting new clients for the spring semester. Visit https://www.hnfe.vt.edu/nutrition_counseling.html  to learn more about the service and sign up.

        30. ASSOCIATE TEACHING PROGRAM – CIRTL AT VIRGINIA TECH – 3rd posting
        The Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching, and Learning (CIRTL) at Virginia Tech Associate Teaching Program is designed for graduate students and postdoctoral associates to learn about effective teaching practices. Participants will engage in programming focused on foundational knowledge about teaching and complete a teaching philosophy activity. Upon program completion, participants will receive a CIRTL at Virginia Tech Associate digital badge. The program is open to graduate students and postdoctoral associates regardless of teaching experience or responsibilities. Multiple options for program completion are available. To be eligible for the program, you must be a current graduate student or postdoctoral associate at Virginia Tech, and an application is required. For more information about the program and to apply, visit https://cirtl.vt.edu/teaching-program.html.  To learn more about CIRTL, which includes a network of 45 research universities, visit https://www.cirtl.net/.

        31. REVIEWERS NEEDED FOR SPRING 2025 GPSS TFP CYCLE – 3rd posting
        The Spring 2025 GPSS TFP cycle will open on January 27th. We are in need of reviewers from February 17th-February 29th. Each application takes 2-3 minutes to review. If interested, please fill out this form: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=hGiVYK0Q-kCGPU8yweOjeqI0_MNCpRNGsmooGXbKsw9UOEtER0U5MkNUNjVFQTJGVDROUlVMSVpNSy4u

        32. NOW ONLINE – LEADERSHIP THEORY COURSE – 3rd posting
        LDRS 5454 Leadership Foundations for Diverse Contexts is now available ONLINE!
        This asynchronous, online course explores the foundational leadership theories that inform the study and practice of leadership. Graduate students are encouraged to REGISTER NOW:  CRN 17193. If you have further questions, please contact Dr. Jerald Walz, jhwalz@vt.edu.

        33. FREE FOOD RESOURCE FOR VT STUDENTS – 3rd posting
        We are excited to announce the upcoming Open Market Hours for The Market of Virginia Tech, a free food resource available to all Virginia Tech students. We offer a wide variety of non-perishable food items to support students’ needs without requiring pre-registration or intake. Spring Open Market Hours:
        Thursdays: 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
        Fridays: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
        Additional Saturday hours can be found on our website: www.foodaccess.vt.edu    
        We look forward to welcoming everyone to The Market of Virginia Tech, located at 801 University City Blvd, next to Himalayan Curry Cafe. For more details and updates, visit www.foodaccess.vt.edu   or follow us on Instagram: @vtfoodaccess.

        34.  CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: GPSS RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM – 3rd  posting
        Join us for the 41st Annual GPSS Research Symposium! Students from all disciplines are invited to join and showcase their research. We also invite any interested students to attend and learn more about research being done by students and professionals across the university! The theme of this year’s symposium is “Future of Research: Empowerment, Innovation, and Education.” The symposium will take place on March 26th. Projects can be fully completed and analyzed, proposed studies, or research-in-progress. Students have the opportunity to present a poster, a symposium presentation, or a flash talk! Ready to present? Check out the abstract application form: https://forms.office.com/r/T77pi5djjr. Abstracts are due by 11:59pm on February 21. Please contact the co-chairs Atlas Vernier atlas@vt.edu and Ishveen Kaur ishveen@vt.edu  with any questions.

        Jobs  

        35. GA POSITION VIRGINIA SCHOOL SURVEY PROJECT (SCHOOL OF EDUCATION) – 3rd posting
        A research team in the School of Education is seeking support for data management and analysis of large data sets. The project is an externally funded study in collaboration with the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services and Virginia Department of Education. This position will be responsible for technical aspects of managing large datasets for a state-wide survey of teachers, staff, and students. This position is available for spring 2025 with possible extension to the 2025-2026 academic year. Qualifications: Preferred qualifications include (1) Experience with statistical software (e.g., SAS, SPSS, or R, Proficiency with R is highly beneficial); (2) Experience with data visualization techniques and software; (3) Experience with survey software such as Qualtrics; and (4) Experience with computer programming language (e.g., Python, Java, C++, Julia). Application deadline: January 30, 2025. Application link: https://forms.office.com/r/0Jej7LNjMQ.

        36. GRADUATE RESIDENTIAL FELLOWS, HONORS RESIDENTIAL COMMONS  – 3rd  posting
        The Graduate Residential Fellow (GRF) is a live-in position with a primary responsibility of assisting the Faculty Principal (FP) with his/ her academic and intellectual goals, offering mentorship to students, and facilitating the creation of a strong sense of community within the Residential College. The GRF works closely with the hall council, Residential Well-Being Student Leaders, the FP, Student Affairs staff, and others to ensure that the goals and aspirations of the residential college are fulfilled. Qualifications: A full-time graduate student at Virginia Tech and remain in good academic standing; Committed to cultivating community and curiosity in a residential college; Interested in supporting whole-student development by fostering intellectual and social engagement between students and Residential College-associated Faculty; Able to dedicate 10-15 hours per week to this role; Must hold a concurrent GA-ship or GTA-ship at Virginia Tech. This position is for the 25/26 academic year, application deadline is 2/21/2025. For more information:
        https://vt.joinhandshake.com/stu/jobs/9577278?ref=preview-header-click&search_id=5280adbf-d25d-4205-a56c-4c2b3c8783ec

        37. GRADUATE RESIDENTIAL FELLOWS –  3rd  posting
        The Graduate Residential Fellow (GRF) is a live-in position with a primary responsibility of assisting the Faculty Principal (FP) with his/ her academic and intellectual goals, offering mentorship to students, and facilitating the creation of a strong sense of community within the Residential College. The GRF works closely with the hall council, Residential Well-Being Student Leaders, the FP, Student Affairs staff, and others to ensure that the goals and aspirations of the residential college are fulfilled. Qualifications: A full-time graduate student at Virginia Tech and remain in good academic standing; Committed to cultivating community and curiosity in a residential college; Interested in supporting whole-student development by fostering intellectual and social engagement between students and Residential College-associated Faculty; Able to dedicate 10 hours per week to this role; Must hold a concurrent  GA-ship or GTA-ship at Virginia Tech. This position is for the 25/26 academic year, application deadline is 2/21/2025 For more information:
        https://vt.joinhandshake.com/stu/jobs/9577173?ref=preview-header-click&search_id=b82110e8-cd40-4512-a5ee-33d31fc0.

        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

        38. RUNWAY STARTUP POSTDOC PROGRAM AT CORNELL TECH – DEADLINE: February 15, 2025
        This program is designed for recently graduated PhDs from deep tech backgrounds who have a startup idea. It is open for domestic and international PhDs. For more information: https://tech.cornell.edu/programs/phd/startup-postdocs/

        39. CAREER OPPORTUNITY FOR PhDs – CCST SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY POLICY FELLOWSHIP – DEADLINE: March 3, 2025
        This one-year salaried fellowship in California is open to PhDs from science, social science, and engineering backgrounds interested in working in science policy for a year (no policy experience required). Applications are due March 3 for a start date of Nov 3, 2025. Up to 15 positions available. Learn more here:  https://ccst.us/ccst-science-fellows-program/

        40. SUMMER CUNNINGHAM FELLOWSHIP – DEADLINE: April 1, 2025
        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 payment through payroll 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 PhD 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, with personal financial need, and with a strong record of accomplishment from previous funding. Applications will be accepted until April 1, awards will be announced soon thereafter, https://forms.gle/TKBELmmzE9KjwyHA9
        *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.

        41. PEACOCK-HARPER FOOD HISTORY SCHOLARSHIP –  DEADLINE: April 1, 2025
        This year, we plan to award 3 scholarships of $2500 each, subject to funds available and final application pool. These scholarships, awarded by the Virginia Tech Food Studies program, promote the use of the History of Food & Drink collecting area, including the Peacock-Harper Culinary History Collection and  preference is given to applicants whose scholarly pursuits encompass topics related to these. These scholarships honor Janet Cameron and Jean Allen Phillips, both visionaries and exemplary teachers who were passionate about health, nutrition, and student success. Before applying, applicants must schedule a visit with Kira Dietz, Assistant Director, Special Collections and University Archives to learn more about the materials available and to ask questions about how the collection and their research might align. Appointments with Kira can be scheduled here. [https://calendar.lib.vt.edu/appointments/kadietz]. Applicants are encouraged to review information about the collection in advance. Meetings should be scheduled at least two weeks before the application deadline.  The majority of this collecting area is housed in Special Collections and University Archives. 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. If applicants have not outlined a thesis or dissertation yet, they should have interests that encompass topics related to material in the Collection. Recipients will be required to write a brief summary of work accomplished within one year.
        Criteria for consideration:
        Applicants must be a Virginia Tech graduate student in good standing 
        Applicants must be pursuing a research project that would directly benefit from the use of         materials from the History of Food & Drink collecting area
        Applicants must submit a Fellowship Nomination Form https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc8rhQL9qivK7mOjUZ2sUL-Uy8kQD024mgJl2M3-ZlQCSJqUg/viewform  by April 1, and can self-nominate (just put your own name in the Nominator Field).. For more information, contact Anna Zeide, zeide@vt.edu.

        Volunteers and Research Participants Sought  

        42. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED: URBAN GREENSPACE PERCEPTIONS USING VIRTUAL REALITY – 1st posting
        We’re looking for people willing to participate in a study about landscape perceptions. Our goal is to identify landscape features people value so that we can improve future greenspace design and better meet community needs. Participants will view a virtual reality landscape model and participate in a 30-min follow-up interview.  During the interview participants will work with researchers to map out how they feel plant characteristics influence landscape aesthetics and the contribution of urban greenspace to sense of place. Participants must: be at least 18 years of age, be able to read/speak English at an 8th grade level or higher, be a resident of Virginia, Maryland, or North Carolina, and NOT have a history of photosensitive epilepsy. Compensation: $10 gift card https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XYPZJN5. Submitted by graduate student Meg Blumenauer megblum@vt.edu.

        43. TOUCH PERCEPTION RESEARCH STUDY – 1st posting
        The Virginia Tech Department of Biomedical Engineering and Mechanics is conducting a research study investigating how we feel objects with which we interact. Participants will be asked if they can detect when a non-painful electrical pulse is delivered to their fingertip and elbow.  Participant qualifications: No hearing impairments; Not pregnant; Right or Hand Dominant; No History of Chemotherapy; No Musculoskeletal or Neurological Disorders; No Diagnosis of Diabetes; No Major Injury of Pain in Either Arm; No Implanted Electrical Devices (i.e. Cardiac Pacemaker). Compensation; 15$/hr. For more information on how to participate contact graduate student  Emily Tirrell emilytirrell@vt.edu.

        44. GENERATIVE AI IN EDUCATION SURVEY – 1st posting
        This survey aims to gather information about your perspectives regarding the use of Generative AI in Education and ethical topics. All students are qualified to take the survey. Submitted by graduate student Kenneth Neba nkenneth@vt.edu. 

        45. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A STUDY ON ULTRASOUND IMAGING OF THE BACK AND TREATMENT OF LOW BACK PAIN – 1st posting
        Our research team is recruiting participants with and without low back pain for a study involving ultrasound imaging of the thoracolumbar fascia (a soft-tissue covering over the top of your muscles) and treatment of low back pain. We are looking for individuals between the ages of 18 and 50 with a BMI under 30, no history of spinal surgery within the past year, and cannot be pregnant or breastfeeding. Some participants may see improvement in pain relief, range of motion, and general body function if enrolled in a treatment group. Some compensation will be provided to participants at study completion. For information:
        https://wanglab.beam.vt.edu/content/dam/wanglab_beam_vt_edu/TLF%20Flyer%20NEW.pdf. Submitted by: Nicole Fremarek TLFstudy@gmail.com.

        46. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR NEUROSCIENCE RESEARCH STUDY ON SLEEP AND BRAIN-MACHINE INTERFACE LEARNING – 2nd posting
        This Virginia Tech study (VT IRB # 17-860) aims to uncover what events occur in the brain during sleep that help facilitate the learning of a new task. To meet this goal, we utilize a number of physiological recordings in the lab, such as EEG, EMG, and EOG recordings. The Brain-machine interface learning translates neural data into commands to control external software or hardwire, like controlling a moving ball on a computer screen with your thoughts. Participants that are assigned to the experimental group must sleep in the lab, either by taking a nap or by sleeping overnight. If you are assigned to the control group, you will watch a documentary during nap. Total study time is approximately 11 hours for overnights or 5 hours for naps. Participant qualifications: People between 18 and 26 years with no history of significant chronic neurological disease, diabetic problems, severe mental illness, or any DSM-IV axis I disorders, and no hearing or sleep disorders. Compensation is $50 (overnight) or $25 (nap) cash upon completion of the study. Please email ndnestudies@gmail.com  for more information!

        47. PARTICIPANT RECRUITMENT FOR SPATIAL ORIENTATION TRAINING IN VIRTUAL REALITY – 2nd posting
        The Systems Cognition Engineering Laboratory (SCEL) at Virginia Tech is seeking students to participate in a Research Study (IRB #24-1054) to determine what recreational basketball players might want in an VR basketball tactic training system. You will be asked to wear an HTC VIVE VR Headset and experience the system and participate in an interview. Please note that you must be 18+ years old and currently in or have prior experience in organized team basketball activities (e.g., varsity or amateur leagues). You will receive compensation of $20/hr. in cash for your contribution. Contact  Gram Hsing ghsing@vt.edu for more information on how to participate.

        48. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED: RESEARCH STUDY – RETURNING EXPIRED PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS ONLINE SURVEY (IRB# 24-986) – 2nd posting
        We are a research team from the Departments of Industrial Design, Industrial Systems Engineering, and Computer Science at Virginia Tech. We are seeking participants for a 30-minute online survey about pharmaceutical take-back programs in Blacksburg. If you keep unused and/or expired pharmaceutical products at home, you are eligible to participate. This survey aims to understand your perceptions of unused or expired pharmaceutical products and explore factors influencing your motivation to participate in take-back programs. We will ask about your perceptions, knowledge, perceived advantages, compatibility, social norms, barriers, and design strategies that could encourage participation in such programs. Your feedback will help us develop better approaches to encourage individuals to responsibly dispose of unneeded and/or expired pharmaceutical products. Here is the link to the online survey: https://forms.office.com/r/8A12dvweXd.

        49. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED: EFFECT OF SEMANTIC KNOWLEDGE AND INTERACTION METHODS FOR IMPROVING THE PRODUCTIVITY OF WORKERS IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY – 2nd posting
        Participants needed for study on  Effect of Semantic Knowledge and Interaction Methods for Improving the Productivity of workers in the Construction Industry, must be at least 18 years of age.  For more information contact: Yeaji Lee yeajilee@vt.edu.

        50. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED: IRB#22-555 EMOTIONS AND TEAM HIERARCHY IN A ROBOT ESCAPE ROOM – 3rd posting
        The Mind Music and Machine Lab at Virginia Tech is seeking individuals who are at least 18-year-old to participate in a study to investigate the impact of different emotions and team hierarchies on human trust in social robots in an escape room situation. During the study, you will be asked to complete an emotion induction writing task and solve puzzles in an escape room with a humanoid robot agent. You will also need to fill out different questionnaires three times (before and after the emotion induction task & after successfully escaping the room.) Important note: The study will take two experiment sessions in different days. Each session lasts approximately 60 minutes (~2 hours in total). Each participant will receive a compensation of $10/hour ($20 in total) or 2-hour worth of class credit if they complete the study. To sign up, please click this link: https://forms.gle/uaRzfhNCWrCtGbSw9 . For more information, please contact Jia Dong (djia9@vt.edu).

        Upcoming Events  

        51. FREE WORKSHOP: GETTING STARTED WITH MENDELEY
        Monday, February 10, 4-5;15pm, Zoom
        Mendeley is a free, easy-to-use citation manager that can help researchers save time and frustration. In this interactive workshop, you will learn the basics of Mendeley, including adding references to your library, organizing your library, and using Mendeley to cite references within a document. To get the most out of the session, you should have Mendeley downloaded to your computer already. To register for the workshop: https://guides.lib.vt.edu/gradworkshops. Information on how to download the software is available at: https://guides.lib.vt.edu/citationmanagers/Mendeley. Submitted by Lisa Becksford Russell lisab5@vt.edu.

        52. H-1B INFO SESSION AND WORKSHOP
        Monday, February 10, 5-6pm, Community Room (1025), The Cranwell International Center in Harper Hall
        Calling all international students! Are you curious about the steps to transition from a J-1 or F-1 to an H-1B? Cranwell is partnering with two seasoned immigration lawyers to answer all your questions and walk you through that process. Join us over snacks to talk through your work visa options! Hybrid event. To register for Zoom: https://virginiatech.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zDdvb4s8R-m1hehcXq8TuA. Submitted by Susie Young susanna@vt.edu.

        53. NTEC 2025 CALL FOR APPLICATIONS – DUE FEB 11TH
        Tuesday, February 11, 11:59am, Online
        Designed as a pre-NSF I-Corps experience, NTEC provides experiential entrepreneurship education for teams led by undergraduates, graduate students, and post-doctoral scholars. NTEC teams learn about the importance of customer discovery and how to leverage NNCI resources to develop a nanotechnology-enabled minimum viable product (MVP). The seven-week, virtual “at-your-pace” program culminates in a “pitch” event where teams share their progress with business leaders. By leveraging entrepreneurship resources available at each site, NTEC can be scaled and competed across the NNCI. Contact Matt Hull, mahull@vt.edu with questions. https://nnci.net/nanotechnology-entrepreneurship-challenge-ntec

        54. FREE WORKSHOP: LITERATURE REVIEWS & DATABASE SEARCHING FOR ANIMAL & LIFE SCIENCE
        Tuesday, February 11, 3:30-4:45pm, Zoom
        You’ve been assigned to write a literature review…but how do you get started? What kinds of literature reviews are there? Where should you search? How do you know what search terms to use? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this interactive workshop. By the end of this session, you’ll be able to identify the type of literature review to be conducted, find relevant databases to search in the life sciences, and create effective search strategies. Register here: https://guides.lib.vt.edu/gradworkshops. Submitted by Lisa Becksford Russell lisab5@vt.edu.

        55. CV REVIEW AT EL CENTRO 
        Tuesday, February 11, 5-7pm, El Centro
        In collaboration with Career and Professional Development, El Centro is hosting a CV review workshop to help with young professionals pursuing an academic career. Come to El Centro and receive feedback on your resume or CV. Submitted by Ann Guo aguo@vt.edu. Register here:  https://forms.office.com/r/Ncm7SxS10h.

        56. MANDARIN LANGUAGE LUNCH TABLE
        Wednesday, February 12, 12-1pm, APIDA + Center, Squires Student Center, Room 140
        Join us for the first Mandarin Chinese Lunch Table at the APIDA + Center this semester! 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.

        57. INTRODUCTION TO GEOSPATIAL MAPPING AND ARCGIS ONLINE
        Tuesday, February 12, 2-4pm, Zoom
        The Introduction to Geospatial Mapping and ArcGIS Online session will focus on introducing the concept of geospatial mapping covering the basics of what Geographic Information Systems (GIS), geospatial data, and geospatial mapping are. It will also cover geospatial data types, sources, and file formats, and introduce participants to different types of geospatial mapping tools and software. We will demonstrate and walk you through the steps on how to create your own maps using ArcGIS Online, add data layers, visualize information effectively, and share your creations (maps) with others within Virginia Tech or outside! No prior experience is required just your curiosity about mapping. https://profdev.tlos.vt.edu/browse/teachingandlearning/courses/lib173-021225

        58. MOCK ACADEMIC INTERVIEWS WITH EL CENTRO
        Wednesday, February 12, 5:30 – 7:30pm, El Centro, 309 Squires
        El Centro is hosting a series of mock professional interviews, targeted towards graduate students who are seeking a career in academia. Join us for practice interviews with current professors at Virginia Tech, and prepare yourself for the job search in academia. Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/Ncm7SxS10h. Submitted by Ann Guo aguo@vt.edu.

        59. BLACK HISTORY MONTH CONNECT LUNCH
        Thursday, February 13, 12-1pm, GLC Multipurpose room
        Join us for a Black History Month Connect Lunch and learn more about the Black Cultural Center through a Q&A. The panel will speak on the history of the BCC, the resources it offers, and its programs and initiatives. https://forms.office.com/r/i0TuaVcSvf. Submitted by Ann Guo aguo@vt.edu.

        60. PRIDE NIGHT AT THE APIDA + CENTER
        Thursday, February 13, 5:30-7pm, APIDA + Center, Squires Student Center, Room 140
        Join us for Pride Night at the APIDA + Center! Meet the amazing professional staff from the Pride Center and learn more about the community. Participants will craft their own felt pennants to be on display at the APIDA + Center and highlight the wonderful people within our communities. Pennants and supplies will be provided along with snacks. Submitted by Michelle Ausman mchoiausman@vt.edu

        61. NAIL SALON: LOVE YOURSELF
        Friday, February 14, 11-2pm, APIDA + Center, Squires Student Center, Room 140
        Show yourself some love through nail care! Take some time to be creative through wearable art. Bring some friends along or meet new ones and treat yourselves and pour some care into your cup. Light refreshments will be served.

        62. GRADUATE HONOR SYSTEM PANELIST TRAINING SESSIONS
        Thursday, February 14, 4-5pm, Zoom 825 4942 9357
        The Graduate Honor System relies on trained graduate student and faculty panelists who review academic integrity violations and determine the outcome of GHS cases. To be eligible, you need to be a graduate student in good academic standing. Training takes approximately one hour and after that you serve on panels as you are available. Learn more at https://graduateschool.vt.edu/academics/expectations/graduate-honor-system/ghspanelists.html.  If you are interested in being trained, join one of the upcoming training sessions. If you have any questions or want to indicate your interest, email ghs@vt.edu.  Zoom 825 4942 9357.

        63. LAKECIA BENJAMIN
        Friday, February 14, 7:30pm, Moss Arts Center
        This charismatic, tour-de-force saxophonist and her sizzling band offer up a remarkable night of jazz you won’t want to miss. https://artscenter.vt.edu/performances/lakecia-benjamin.html.

        64. MOVIE NIGHT AT THE APIDA + CENTER FEAT. MISSISSIPPI MASALA
        Monday, February 17, 5-7pm,APIDA + Center, Squires Student Center, Room 140
        Movies offer a unique lens to understand lived experiences and allow their viewers to immerse themselves in the lives of people who are similar or not. Participants will watch curated movies that will speak to the rich tapestry that makes up the country. In celebration of Black History Month, Mississippi Masala offers a unique perspective between two communities: South Asian American/Desi and Black communities in the South. Come watch a young Denzel Washington in an interracial love story! Center staff will facilitate educational discussions after the movie on related topics and themes to the APIDA community. Light refreshments will be served. Submitted by Michelle Ausman mchoiausman@vt.edu.

        65. LUNCH FOR PART-TIME STUDENTS
        Tuesday, February 18, 12-1pm, Graduate Life Center, 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/ZybiPPY44x. Submitted by Jon Catherwood-Ginn joncg@vt.edu.

        66. OVER 30’s SOCIAL
        Tuesday, February 18, 5:30-7:30pm, GLC Multipurpose room
        The Over 30’s Social is an event for graduate students over 30 years of age to mingle and connect with one another over dinner. Come to meet other grads and share your experiences as an older student in a vibrant group setting! Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/BDkSWK8Ew4. Submitted by Ann Guo aguo@vt.edu.

        67. COLLEGE OF SCIENCE COMMUNITY NIGHT AT THE APIDA + CENTER
        Tuesday, February 18, 6-7pm, APIDA + Center, Squires Student Center, Room 140
        The College of Science will host Community Night at the APIDA + Center with dinner and lively conversation. This event provides students with the opportunity to be together and share their current experiences with each other. Registration encouraged. https://gobblerconnect.vt.edu/event/10863813
        Submitted by Michelle Ausman mchoiausman@vt.edu.

        68. CZECH NATIONAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
        Tuesday, February 18, 7:30pm, Moss Arts Center
        One of Europe’s first-rank ensembles makes a triumphant return to Blacksburg with a dynamic guest pianist performing Liszt, Dvořák, and more. https://artscenter.vt.edu/performances/czech-nso.html.

        69. MIXED-RACE SUPPORT GROUP
        Thursday, February 20, 2-3pm,APIDA + Center and Zoom
        The Mixed-Race Support Group is an inclusive space for all individuals who identify as mixed race. Navigating a multi-racial identity can present unique challenges, and the AANAPISI Initiative and Cook Counseling Center are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive environment where students can embrace their unique identities. This meeting will provide an opportunity for attendees to share their experiences, provide support, build community, and learn from one another. Light refreshments will be provided. https://virginiatech.zoom.us/meeting/register/Iu7Na380R2O7Jo2tnwF-dw. Submitted by Michelle Ausman mchoiausman@vt.edu.

        70. INTERNATIONAL CAFE HOURS -TASTE OF INDONESIA
        Friday, February 21, 4-6pm,Deet’s Place Side Room
        Join the Persatuan Mahasiswa Indonesia di AS at Virginia Tech (Indonesian Student Association at Virginia Tech) and Cranwell International Center in celebration of Indonesian culture. Refreshments and snacks will be provided by Dining Services, and there will be displays made by the members of the Indonesian 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! https://gobblerconnect.vt.edu/event/10177799. Submitted by Fawna Zwart fawna@vt.edu

        71. NATIVE COMEDY JAM
        Saturday, February 22, 7pm & 9pm, Moss Arts Center
        Native Comedy Jam brings together three veteran comedians at the heart of today’s Native comedy resurgence. Join us for an evening of legendary laughter with Jim Ruel, Marc Yaffee, and Ernest Tsosie. https://artscenter.vt.edu/performances/native-comedy-jam.html.

        72. RESEARCH FACILITIES OPEN HOUSE
        Monday, February 24, 1:30-4pm, Steger Hall, 1015 Life Science Circle
        Members of the Fralin Life Sciences Institute’s research facility teams (Genomics, Mass Spec, Advanced Microscopy, and Flow Cytometry) will be on-hand to extend guided facility tours, as well as answer specific questions about your project/research goals. Members of the Center for Bioinformatic and Health Data Science (from our colleagues at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute in Roanoke) and members from GlycoMIP will also be on hand for questions about their services.  To make this year’s event even more engaging, we will be featuring select posters from students or postdocs who have done recent work through our shared facilities, as well as a raffle event (for facility use vouchers) for those attending!
        Refreshments will also be provided.  https://vtlifesciences.trumba.com/Research-Facilities-Open-House/E178686118.

        73. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: HOUSING
        Monday, February 24, 5:50-6:30pm, GLC Room F and Virtual Webinar
        Cranwell International Center, The APIDA + Center, and The Grad School are partnering to host Thomas Fitzpatrick. Thomas Fitzpatrick is the Executive Director of Housing Opportunities Made Equal of Virginia (HOME). “He leads HOME’s efforts in eradicating housing and lending discrimination and leveling the playing field to ensure equal access to housing for all people.” The APIDA + Center has partnered with HOME of VA to educate VT’s students, faculty, staff, and local residents about their fair housing rights and about equal access to housing. Submitted by Michelle Ausman mchoiausman@vt.eduhttps://virginiatech.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xpFcDRePRnWAyBQrMwmjvw#/registration.

        74. WORKSHOP: WRITING SUCCESSFUL STUDENT-INITIATED PROPOSALS
        Tuesday, February 25, 10am-12:30pm GLC Multipurpose room
        This workshop for Virginia Tech graduate students and postdocs is designed to strengthen research proposal writing skills, and prepare you for writing student-initiated proposals. The goal is to equip all VT doctoral students with the tools to develop and submit competitive proposals supporting their graduate work, enhance the student’s agency, and increase the success rate of student-initiated research funding. Lunch will be provided. Please bring your own water bottle or beverage. The workshop will include three breakout sessions, that will focus on: a) NSF GRFP proposals, b) NIH student-initiated proposals, and c) humanities, social sciences, and education related proposals.  Choose the breakout session of your choice; please indicate that choice in the registration form so we can plan for an appropriate breakout room size. Register by February 18th here: https://forms.office.com/r/t0EJAEtE7W. We are limited by the size of the rooms, and will accept registrations on a first-come, first-served basis. Submitted by Julia Hazelwood jhazelwood4@vt.edu.

        75. THE HUNGER GAMES: A NIGHT OF FOOD BASED GAMES

        Wednesday, February 26, 5:30-6:30pm, APIDA + Center, Squires Student Center, Room 140
        Join us for a night full of food and fun. Dr. Helen Schneider and the Department of History with the APIDA + Center will host a food-based game night. Learn about the history of food throughout Asia in a unique and entertaining way. Dr. Schneider will facilitate conversations about the origins of various food items during game play. Come and share your experiences around various dishes and ask questions about their history through competitive play! Light refreshments will be served. Submitted by Michelle Ausman mchoiausman@vt.edu.