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May 5 – 11, 2025

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0.   Ongoing Services – updated 8/26/24    

This Week’s Events: 

  1. ALL-DAY WRITING RETREAT – READING DAY-  Thursday
  2. GRADUATE SCHOOL TOWN HALLS – Thursday
  3. READING DAY STUDY SESSION GRADUATE LEARNING CIRCLE – Thursday
  4. GLC CAFE – Thursday
  5. CHUCHO VALDÉS AND IRAKERE 50 – Saturday

Administrative Announcements:   

  1. LAST WEEK TO COMPLETE THE CLIMATE SURVEY! – 1st posting
  2. GRADUATE SCHOOL – SPECIAL CLOSURES AND SUMMER HOURS – 1st posting
  3. ENGLISH LANGUAGE CLASSES FOR INTERNATIONAL SPOUSES – 1st posting
  4. LEADERSHIP THEORY COURSE AVAILABLE SUMMER 3 – REGISTER NOW – 1st posting
  5. IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT MICROSOFT STORAGE CHANGES – 1st posting
  6. APPLICATIONS SOUGHT FOR GRAD HONOR SYSTEM CHAIR POSITION – 3rd posting
  7. APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR SUMMER 2025 GPSS TRAVEL FUND PROGRAM – UP TO $500 AVAILABLE FOR CONFERENCE EXPENSES – 3rd posting

Jobs: 

  1. GA POSITION FOR ONEOP GRANT – 1st posting
  2. TEMPORARY PART-TIME PROJECT ASSISTANT – 1st posting
  3. 2025-2026 GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL STUDENT SENATE GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP – 1st posting
  4. GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP – OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS COMPLIANCE AND PREVENTION EDUCATION – 2nd posting
  5. CENTER FOR HUMANITIES GRADUATE STUDENT FELLOWS PROGRAM – 3rd posting

Funding Opportunities:

  1. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY – OFFICE OF SCIENCE GRADUATE STUDENT RESEARCH PROGRAM – DEADLINE: May 7, 2025
  2. VT TEACHING FELLOWS PROGRAM – FALL 2025 – DEADLINE JUNE 15, 2025

Volunteers and research participants sought: 

  1. STUDY RECRUITMENT – 1st posting
  2. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED – UNDERSTANDING SOCIAL MEDIA USE AND EATING BEHAVIORS STUDY – 1st posting
  3. RISK FACTORS FOR A SECOND ACL INJURY (ACL-CARE) – 3rd posting

Upcoming Events:    

  1. FREE COMPUTING AND DATA WORKSHOPS – May 12, 13, 14
  2. APIDA GRADUATION CELEBRATION SPRING 2025 – May 15
  3. FREE COMPUTING AND DATA WORKSHOPS – May 20
  4. HANDS-ON DIGITIZING TEXTS WITH MACHINE LEARNING AND AI – May 21
  5. 2025 SUMMER INSTITUTE – May 21
  6. PREPARING FOR LAUNCH: HOW TO PREPARE YOURSELF AND YOUR SENIOR FOR COLLEGE – May 28
  7. VIRTUAL GRADUATE STUDENT RESEARCH INTENSIVE JUNE 3-4

 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, 9am-4pm. June 2 – August 1, 2025, walk-in hours will be held on Monday and Thursday, 11am- 3pm. 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.
  • COOK COUNSELING: Drop in hours for Cook Counseling: Fridays from 1 to 3pm. 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. ALL-DAY WRITING RETREAT – READING DAY
This is the final event in the series. Designed for graduate students in a writing phase at any level!This series offers a variety of structured and flexible sessions to support your writing journey. Whether you’re seeking a structured writing period, a focused environment, or the freedom to drop in as needed, our offerings cater to diverse needs. From facilitated workshops and Pomodoro sessions to quiet, open writing spaces, this series allows you to develop skills, boost productivity, and bring your ideas to life. Embrace the chance to write, connect, and grow in a community dedicated to creative and academic excellence. https://graduateschool.vt.edu/professional-development/professional-development-series.html. If you have any questions, please contact brogan@vt.edu.

2. GRADUATE SCHOOL TOWN HALLS
Thursday, May 8, 1:00pm, Graduate Life Center Multipurpose Room & 6:30pm, Zoom, https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/83246568209
Graduate School Dean, Aimée Surprenant, will host two town halls for graduate students on May 8. If you have questions and/or concerns that you would like Dr. Surprenant to address during these meetings, please submit them here: https://gs.vt.edu/townhall. The Dean will address as many questions/topics as she can during these sessions. If you have questions about these events, please contact Lauren Surface at lkeister@vt.edu.

3. READING DAY STUDY SESSION GRADUATE LEARNING CIRCLE
Thursday, May 8, 1-4pm, The Center for Food Systems and Community Transformation Meeting Room: 1830 in Litton-Reaves Hall Blacksburg, VA 24061
Please join us for a special Reading Day Study/Work Session on Thursday, May 8th, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. In this end-of-semester Graduate Student Learning Circle, we’ll incorporate the Pomodoro Technique, a time management method based on focused stretches of 25 minutes broken by 5-minute breaks. We will provide snacks, coffee, and tea – BYOM (bring your own mug). If you are interested in joining these conversations or want more information, please contact Madisen Plunkert (mplunkert@vt.edu). No registration is required. If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Madisen as soon as possible. https://foodsystems.centers.vt.edu/learning-circles.html

4. GLC CAFÉ
Thursday, May 8, 3:30-5:00pm, 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. If you have any questions please, contact Lindsay Barron lbarron@vt.edu

5. CHUCHO VALDÉS AND IRAKERE 50
Saturday, May 10, 5:30-7pm, Virtual
Grammy winner and world-famous pianist Chucho Valdés closes the season with a tribute to 50 years of Irakere, featuring a new iteration of the band that revolutionized Afro-Latin jazz. https://artscenter.vt.edu/performances/chucho-valdes-irakere-50.html

Administrative Announcements   

6. LAST WEEK TO COMPLETE THE CLIMATE SURVEY! – 1st posting (1/1)
The Graduate Student Campus Climate Survey is set to close tomorrow, May 6th. However, to give students a little extra time during this busy week the survey will remain open through Reading Day, May 8th. Check your VT email for your personal survey link. For more information visit the FAQ: https://graduateschool.vt.edu/numbers/climate-survey-home/2025-climate-survey/2025-climate-survey-faqs.html or reach out to Kacy Lawrence at klawr5@vt.edu.

7. GRADUATE SCHOOL – SPECIAL CLOSURES AND SUMMER HOURS – 1st posting
Wednesday, May 7 – The entire Blacksburg campus will close at noon for the Metallica concert.
Wednesday, May 14 – The Graduate School will close at Noon for Graduate School Commencement.
Wednesday, May 14 – The Graduate School will close at Noon for Graduate School Commencement.
Friday, May 16 – The entire Blacksburg campus is opening at 11 am due to University Commencement.
Wednesday, May 21 – The Graduate School will be closed between 10 am and 2pm for the employee appreciation event.
Graduate School summer hours: In-person advising, drop-off or pick-up of documents and materials, and a space to study and take a break! Summer walk-in hours for 120 GLC, June 2nd – August 1st, will be held on Monday and Thursday, 11:00am-3:00pm. The Graduate School offices will be open from 9am until 4pm. for the summer. Staff will be available by phone 540 231-8636 or email grads@vt.edu, and in-person by appointment outside of stated summer walk-in hours.  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.

8. ENGLISH LANGUAGE CLASSES FOR INTERNATIONAL SPOUSES – 1st posting
Are you an international spouse looking to improve your English language skills and connect with others in your community? Come study with us at the Language and Culture Institute. Boost your confidence in speaking, listening, reading and writing. Learn academic English that can help you in your everyday life and in future studies. Meet fellow international students and spouses and feel more connected to your community. We offer courses from intermediate to advanced at a very affordable rate exclusive to VT spouses. A recent English placement test is required. TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo accepted. All courses are on a space available basis. Please contact Beth Loar, admissions manager, at eloar@vt.edu.

9. LEADERSHIP THEORY COURSE AVAILABLE SUMMER 3 – REGISTER NOW – 1st posting
All graduate students are invited to enroll in LDRS 5454 Leadership Diverse Contexts (CRN 64328). This is an online, asynchronous, 12-week course offered during Summer 3. The course explores the foundational leadership theories that inform the study and practice of leadership. Students will develop their own leadership philosophy based on course readings. Questions? Contact Dr Jerald Walz at jhwalz@vt.edu.

10. IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT MICROSOFT STORAGE CHANGES – 1st posting
Virginia Tech is updating storage allocations for students within the Microsoft 365 Online (M365) environment. Beginning June 2, 2025, student OneDrive storage will be capped at 10 gigabytes (GB), and Exchange Online (email) storage will be capped at 5 GB. Student-owned shared resources (Teams, SharePoint sites, etc.) will be slated for deletion unless ownership is transferred to a department. It is highly recommended that you move any files/folders you wish to keep from shared Microsoft resources to another resource. If you are using a shared resource that a university department needs to retain, please contact the faculty or staff member most-closely connected to the contents of that resource to discuss how it should be managed. For more information, visit https://it.vt.edu/projects/microsoft/students.html.

11. APPLICATIONS SOUGHT FOR GRAD HONOR SYSTEM CHAIR POSITION –  2nd posting
The Graduate Honor System is seeking applications for the chair position. Applicants must be: (1) a graduate student in good standing who has been in residence for a minimum of one semester; (2) able to serve as chair for at least one year while enrolled full-time in the Blacksburg campus. Preferably, applicants should have experience as a GHS associate chair, facilitator, or panelist. To apply, submit a statement of interest, resume, and one letter of reference to gibsonm@vt.edu, by Friday, May 16, 2025. The new chair will be selected by a committee and ratified by the Graduate and Professional Student Senate and the Commission on Graduate and Professional Studies and Policies before final appointment by the president. Learn more about the GHS at https://graduateschool.vt.edu/academics/expectations/graduate-honor-system.html, or contact Monika Gibson at gibsonm@vt.edu with questions.

12. APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR SUMMER 2025 GPSS TRAVEL FUND PROGRAM – UP TO $500 AVAILABLE FOR CONFERENCE EXPENSES – 2nd  posting
Graduate students presenting research conducted at Virginia Tech are eligible to apply for the Summer 2025 Travel Fund Program! Grants may cover registration, lodging, meals, abstract fees, and other costs of presenting at an in-person or virtual conference with a start date from July 1-September 30. Students from all disciplines are invited to apply, even if your conference abstract has not been officially accepted. Applications due May 19th at 11:59 PM. Please e-mail Megan Grey at greym@vt.edu with any questions, and visit https://gpss.vt.edu/programs/tfp.html for full details and instructions.

Jobs   

13. GA POSITION FOR ONEOP GRANT – 1st posting
This part time position is for OneOp, a grant network for providers who serve military families. The professional filling this position will work closely with supervisors from the Military Community Advocacy (MCA) team on all aspects of adult online education development and delivery, program evaluation, event coordination support, content review/proofreading, and other staff support areas for a federal grant. We seek demonstrated proficiency in the following areas: social services; clinical and family support; conducting literature reviews; excellent written and oral communication skills; social media trends; writing, editing, and proofreading. Additional sought-after skills include proficiency in Qualtrics, working knowledge of military families, online education, and project management. This is a fully remote position. For more information about OneOp, visit, https://oneop.org/. For consideration, please email a cover letter and current resume/CV to Kalin Goble Mathis, OneOp Program Development Specialist, at kmgoble@vt.edu  by June 5, 2025. 

14. TEMPORARY PART-TIME PROJECT ASSISTANT – 1st posting
OneOp is seeking a temporary, part-time Project Assistant to support our federally funded online education programming for professionals serving military families. This is a remote position with flexible hours and the opportunity to contribute to impactful programming that spans the full spectrum of family services, including family strengthening and addressing problematic sexual behavior in children and youth. This position will support various aspects of program development and delivery, including online education, evaluation, event coordination, content editing, and administrative support. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong skills in social services, family and clinical support, academic research, content creation, and project coordination. Application deadline June 5, 2025. For more information about OneOp, visit, https://oneop.org/. For consideration, please email a cover letter and current resume/CV to Molly Herndon, OneOp Program Development Specialist & Co-Principal Investigator, at mollych@vt.edu by June 5, 2025.

15. 2025-2026 GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL STUDENT SENATE GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP – 1st posting
The Graduate and Professional Student Senate seeks applications for a graduate assistant for the 2025-2026 academic year. Supervised by the Director of Student Services for the Graduate School, the GA supports the operations of the GPSS. Applicants must have an ability to take initiative, work well independently and with a team, and have strong interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written. The GA will provide administrative support to GPSS, gather data and research special topics, coordinate events and meetings, and many other tasks. Note: there is an opportunity for the student chosen to start during the summer on a wage position. A full job description can be found here: https://gpss.vt.edu/content/dam/gpss_vt_edu/2025-2026%20GPSS%20GA%20Job%20description.pdf.   Applications are due Sunday, May 18. Apply here: https://forms.office.com/r/6CA263kDxv. If you have questions, email Lauren Surface, GPSS advisor, lkeister@vt.edu  or incoming GPSS President, Pooja Bhagawat, poojabhagawat@vt.edu.

16. GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP – OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS COMPLIANCE AND PREVENTION

EDUCATION – 2nd  posting
In collaboration with CRCPE leadership, this assistantship will primarily be responsible for assisting with data clean up and analysis for the Affirmative Action Plan. In addition, this assistantship will also focus on outreach efforts and coordinating the Title IX student advisory group. Required Qualifications include graduate student status at Virginia Tech, proven quantitative / data analytics research skills, experience with excel, and a significant interest in social justice / civil rights issues. For more information/to apply visit Handshake Job#9875579. Application deadline May 9.

17. CENTER FOR HUMANITIES GRADUATE STUDENT FELLOWS PROGRAM – 3rd posting                      
Graduate student fellows regularly attend the CfH seminar (most Mondays 12:15-1:15) and at one of the meetings they deliver a short presentation about their work. They also participate in the intellectual life of the Center, attending other Center events as their schedules permit. Qualifications: Any currently enrolled Virginia Tech graduate student working in a humanities field and/or on a humanities-related research project. More information can be found here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1onLDJjshtOZ6DXXAvE5IUwKixXiG3mic/view?usp=sharing  Position starts Fall semester 2025. Application deadline: May 9, 2025.  Application form: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=hGiVYK0Q-kCGPU8yweOjej40Px8XEWZBukpKjCI_TaNURUFBVzNGOExMQ0FJUUJaUFlGNTdIRk1QTy4u&route=shorturl

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 

18. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY – OFFICE OF SCIENCE GRADUATE STUDENT RESEARCH PROGRAM –DEADLINE: May 7, 2025
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science Graduate Student Research (SCGSR) program provides funding for Ph.D. candidates in the physical sciences to conduct part of their thesis research at a U.S. DOE National Laboratory. This is an excellent opportunity for accessing cutting-edge instrumentation and facilities that may enhance the research of your faculty and the training of your students. Applications to the program require a research proposal prepared by the graduate student under the supervision of their Ph.D. thesis advisor, and the deadline of the current solicitation is May 7, 2025. More information is available at: https://science.osti.gov/wdts/scgsr.

19. VT TEACHING FELLOWS PROGRAM – FALL 2025 – DEADLINE JUNE 15, 2025
The VT Teaching Fellows adjunct faculty opportunities at Northern Virginia Community College are now posted! See the available positions at the included link, along with the slides from the information sessions. More positions will be posted as they become available, so please check back often! https://virginiatech.sharepoint.com/:f:/s/NVCGSSO/EgIkcX27nFNEq1AaOfuKx2QBUJExJ43UEZA1l35SGe2FuQ?e=2x0V35. This opportunity is open to domestic or international master’s or doctoral students with at least 18 graduate credit hours in the teaching discipline. Teaching will be either in-person or virtual, depending on the student’s location. Questions? Contact Dr. Barbara Hoopes at bhoopes@vt.edu.

Volunteers and Research Participants Sought   

20. STUDY RECRUITMENT – 1st posting (1/1)
The Programming with Intelligent Machines & Environments Lab (PRIME Lab) at Virginia Tech is seeking individuals to participate in a study focused on improving in-class discussions in large-scale Technology Ethics classrooms. We are specifically looking for individuals with teaching experience (e.g., instructors, UTAs, GTAs, etc.) who have prepared teaching materials before. The study will take place in person at Gilbert Place, Blacksburg. Compensation $20. For more information on how to participate please contact Panayu Keelawat at panayu@vt.edu.

21. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED – UNDERSTANDING SOCIAL MEDIA USE AND EATING BEHAVIORS STUDY – 1st posting
IRB #: 24-1119.The SEED Lab is looking for volunteers for a qualitative research study examining the intersection between disordered eating and social media use. Participants will complete a short screener to determine eligibility (linked below). Eligible participants will then complete a brief survey and then a qualitative interview. The interview should take no longer than 2 hours. Please click on the REDCap link below to access the screening form. Participant qualifications: Must be ages 18-30, English speaking, social media use at or above 30 minutes per day experiencing disordered eating. Compensation $60 Amazon gift card or 2 SONA Credits. For more information or to complete eligibility screening: https://redcap.vtc.vt.edu/surveys/?s=PLRLTXDEXEPX3KXR.

22. RISK FACTORS FOR A SECOND ACL INJURY (ACL-CARE) – 3rd posting
Join a paid research study at Virginia Tech. A single 90-minute in-person session and complete a 15-minute survey each month for 18 months to earn up to $320. Help us understand risk factors for a second ACL injury (VT IRB: 21-612). Inclusion criteria are: having undergone primary ACL reconstruction, are between 14-25 years old, and planning to return to any level of sports (recreational, intramural, high school, college, etc.). Compensation: $50 for the in-person study session, and $15 for each completed survey, for a total of up to $320. For more information: https://www.granatalab.beam.vt.edu/index.php/category/projects/. To determine your eligibility, fill out the ACL Care participation interest form: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=hGiVYK0Q-kCGPU8yweOjevkR_ZxsI5hLnFKWywllbRFUNVpYMEZOMjU5WkhYNk43WU5LNkNFVzVZUy4u&route=shorturl

Upcoming Events   

23. FREE COMPUTING AND DATA WORKSHOPS
Monday, May 12,  Tuesday, May 13, & Wednesday May 14, 9am-5pm, In-person at TLOS or remotely via Zoom
Interested in improving your research data and computing skills before undertaking summer research? Join us for a series of interactive, hands-on workshops in May 2025 in Blacksburg or online. These workshops are open to all VT community members and no experience with the software tools is necessary. Full-day workshops include Intro to R and RStudio (Mon, 12 May), Intro to Python and JupyterLab (Tue, 13 May), and Intro to Unix and Git (Wed, 14 May). Half-day workshops on Open Qualitative Data Analysis with QualCoder and Mixed Methods Data Analysis with NVivo are offered on Tue, 20 May. Full day workshops include lunch and refreshments for in-person participants. Register through the Professional Development Network or the Library Calendar. Register: https://calendar.lib.vt.edu or https://profdev.tlos.vt.edu/?category%5Bid%5D=154709&category%5Bname%5D=Research%20and%20Discovery

24. APIDA GRADUATION CELEBRATION SPRING 2025
Thursday, May 15, 10:30am-12:30pm, Commonwealth Ballroom
This celebration is a chance for you to reflect on your accomplishments, connect with fellow graduates, faculty, and staff, and enjoy some fun as we mark this significant milestone in your life. All graduates are welcome to participate in this celebration and we invite anyone to join in the festivities. Participants will also receive a cord to acknowledge their accomplishments. Can’t make it to the event?  Graduates can still receive their cord by picking it up from the APIDA + Center – please note this on the RSVP link below. Please RSVP by May 2, 2025, by 5:00 PM ET so we can ensure all arrangements are made for a memorable event. We look forward to celebrating with you and your loved ones! https://forms.office.com/r/wfUjkfDhdT

25. FREE COMPUTING AND DATA WORKSHOPSTuesday, May 20, In-person at TLOS or remotely via Zoom
Interested in improving your research data and computing skills before undertaking summer research? Join us for a series of interactive, hands-on workshops in May 2025 in Blacksburg or online. Half-day workshops on Open Qualitative Data Analysis with QualCoder and Mixed Methods Data Analysis with NVivo are offered on Tue, 20 May. Register through the Professional Development Network or the Library Calendar. In-person at TLOS or remotely via Zoom. Register: https://calendar.lib.vt.edu or https://profdev.tlos.vt.edu/?category%5Bid%5D=154709&category%5Bname%5D=Research%20and%20Discovery

26. HANDS-ON DIGITIZING TEXTS WITH MACHINE LEARNING AND AI
Wednesday, May 21, 9am-12pm, Newman Library room 207A
Are you interested in extracting text from scanned images—even poor quality images—and learning more about new advances in optical character recognition (OCR)? Join us for a 3-hour workshop on utilizing machine learning and large language models to programmatically OCR images of text. The workshop will take participants through running Python code in collaborative notebooks to access a variety of tools used to OCR texts, including texts that might be poorly scanned or otherwise difficult to read. This is a participatory workshop and you will have the opportunity to practice along with the instructors, as well as applying skills in exercises on your own. The workshop is open to all VT community members. Some experience with Python is recommended. https://calendar.lib.vt.edu/event/14553557

27. 2025 SUMMER INSTITUTE
Wednesday, May 21, 2pm through Friday, May 23, Moss Art Center, New Classroom Building
The Summer Institute is a 2 1/2 day event for anyone who teaches undergraduates (include graduate students). With more than 50 sessions between May 21- 23, the two-and-a-half-day event will offer discussions and workshops that both early-career instructors and seasoned faculty will find valuable. Topics will include an overview of the incoming class of first-year students, integrating peer support in your curriculum, technology-enhanced learning, growth-based grading, student motivation, and tackling controversial topics with confidence. It’s free, lunch and refreshments are included, and participants will be eligible to receive up to 12 PDN credits! Registration closes on May 15 at 5 p.m. Attendance will be limited to 350. https://www.provost.vt.edu/who_we_are/undergraduate_affairs/ue/summer-institute.html

28. PREPARING FOR LAUNCH: HOW TO PREPARE YOURSELF AND YOUR SENIOR FOR COLLEGE –
Wednesday, May 28, 12-1pm, Zoom
The Early Childhood Education Initiatives team is partnering with Samantha Buchanan, M.Ed., Associate Director in New Student and Family Programs here at Virginia Tech, to offer this session. Samantha will lead a discussion about the transition from high school to higher education student, and some of the biggest topics, celebrations, and struggles so many higher education students deal with in the first year. Register here: https://forms.gle/Ee77hHYGUjLcLitA8

29. VIRTUAL GRADUATE STUDENT RESEARCH INTENSIVE
Tuesday, June 3, 1-4pm  & Wednesday, June 4, 10am-12pm, Zoom
Are you a graduate student planning to start or continue working on your research project over the summer? If so, join the University Libraries for a virtual research intensive workshop led by VT librarians and designed with graduate students in mind. In this workshop, you’ll learn more about searching for library resources for literature reviews, using citation managers, writing conference proposals and abstracts, and AI tools that can help your research process.  This interactive Zoom workshop will build in time for discussion and questions. It will be held June 3 from 1-4 pm and June 4 from 10 am-12pm. Researchers at all stages of the process and from any discipline are welcome.  To view the full schedule and register, visit https://calendar.lib.vt.edu/event/14484913.