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This Week’s Events:
- MAKING OUR VOICES HEARD – Monday
- LET’S LOCK IN – Monday
- GRAD CAP DECORATING PARTY! – Tuesday
- CHI ALPHA GRAD END OF SEMESTER CELEBRATION – Wednesday
- RAMEN FOR READING DAY – Thursday
- ALL DAY WRITING RETREAT – Thursday
- GLC CAFÉ- Thursday
- TEA AT TWO – Friday
- GRADUATE SCHOOL – SPECIAL OPERATING HOURS – MAY 2026 – 1st posting
- LDRS 5464 LEADERSHIP IN A GLOBAL SOCIETY CRN 87396 – 1st posting
- LEADERSHIP THEORY COURSE AVAILABLE SUMMER 3 – REGISTER NOW – 1st posting
- ADA TITLE II DIGITAL ACCESSIBILITY FOR ETD REQUIREMENT – 2nd posting
- APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR GPSS TRAVEL FUND PROGRAM – UP TO $500 AVAILABLE FOR CONFERENCE EXPENSES – 3rd posting
- VT TEACHING FELLOWS PROGRAM – FALL 2026 – POSTINGS NOW OPEN – 1st posting
- GRA POSITION IN CONSTRUCTION PROCESS AUTOMATION – 1st posting
- DATA ANALYST PART TIME WAGE – 1st posting
- HUME CENTER SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM – 2nd posting
- SUMMER GRADUATE STUDENT INTERNSHIP PROGRAM – 3rd posting
- GENERAL ASSEMBLY FELLOW ANNOUNCEMENT 2026-2027 – 3rd posting
Funding Opportunities:
None at this time
Volunteers and research participants sought:
- SURVEY – GRADUATE STUDENT HEALTH & WELL-BEING WORK GROUP – BARRIERS TO ACCESS RESOURCES – 1st posting
- PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A RESEARCH STUDY ABOUT COGNITION (TWO 1-HR SESSIONS; $25 FOR BOTH) – 2nd posting
- PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR NEUROSCIENCE RESEARCH STUDY ON SLEEP AND BRAIN-MACHINE INTERFACE LEARNING – 3rd posting
- WE NEED TEN FEMALE VOLUNTEERS FOR A HUMOR WRITING WORKSHOP/BRAIN STUDY – 3rd posting
- FREE COMPUTING AND DATA WORKSHOPS – May 18, 22, & 26
This Week’s Events
1. MAKING OUR VOICES HEARD
Monday, May 4, 12-1pm, APIDA + Center (Squires 140)
Discussion groups centered around amplifying and/or supporting APIDA voices and experiences. OPEN TO ALL!
2. GRAD CAP DECORATING PARTY!
Tuesday, May 5, 11-4pm, GLC Multipurpose Room
Celebrate your accomplishments and get creative at the Cultural and Community Center’s Grad Cap Decorating Party! We’ll have all the craft materials you need to design a cap that reflects your journey, plus light refreshments to keep you fueled. Grad cords will also be available.
This event is open to all! Come hang out, decorate, and celebrate together!
3. LET’S LOCK IN
Monday, May 4, 4-6pm,APIDA + Center (140 Squires)
Looking for a weekly boost to stay on track with your classes? Let’s Lock In is open to all and meets once a week – every Monday – to give you a dedicated time and space to focus, get support, and make real progress. Join other students in a relaxed, productive environment where tutors are on hand to help with coursework, and other campus resources are all around. Think of it like study hall, but better: whether you’re tackling tough assignments, prepping for exams, or just trying to stay organized, Let’s Lock In is here to help. Drop in, get focused, and leave feeling accomplished staff welcome. Food provided, sponsored by the REACH Lab. Wednesday, April 29 | 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM | BCC Squires 126 RSVP at https://bit.ly/MFPVT26.
4. CHI ALPHA GRAD END OF SEMESTER CELEBRATION 🎳🍕🤗
Wednesday, May 6, 6pm, Squires Breakzone
Celebrate the end of the semester with us! Catch us for bowling May 6 at 6PM at the Breakzone in Squires and we’ll head to Mellow Mushroom for dinner together afterwards! We’re paying for the lane, so if you want to bowl just bring money for shoes and pizza afterward! If you want to just come for the vibes, we’re happy to have you!
5. RAMEN FOR READING DAY
Thursday, May 7, 11am-2pm, Commonwealth Ballroom B
Calling all Hokies, come by Commonwealth Ballroom B in Squires Student Center to get fired up for finals at Ramen for Reading Day! Take a well-deserved study break and build your perfect bowl of FREE ramen, complete with a variety of delicious toppings to mix and match. Sponsored by the Cultural and Community Centers, this lively event is the perfect way to recharge, connect, and fuel up for finals. Don’t miss this tasty twist on Reading Day! Toppings and ramen are available on a first come first serve basis. Hot water provided by Dining Services. Coffee and other drinks provided by the Recovery Community.
6. ALL DAY WRITING RETREAT – MAY 7
Thursday, May 7, 9am-4pm, GLC or Zoom
Work on your next conference paper, master’s thesis, dissertation, or job application materials in great company! Join The Graduate School for Keeping the Pace, a FREE writing retreat! Learn or actively implement SMART goals for your writing, techniques for budgeting your time, and get some good work done. We have morning (8:30am – 12:30pm), afternoon (1pm – 5pm) and full-day (8:30am – 5:00pm) options for participation. Lunch will be provided for the full-day in-person option. Virtual/Zoom option also available. This is a graduate student only event. Registration required.
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7. GLC CAFÉ
Thursday, May 7, 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. If you have any questions, please contact Lindsay Barron lbarron@vt.edu.
8. TEA AT TWO
Friday, May 1, 2-3:30pm,APIDA + Center (Squires 140)
Need a low-key break at the end of your week? Tea at Two is your weekly invitation to unplug, get creative, and connect with other students in a relaxed, welcoming space. Each week features a new craft with all supplies provided, and guidance if needed. You’re always welcome to bring your own projects or try out a new hobby. Sip tea, meet new friends, and take a breather for some much-needed self-care—light refreshments included. Open to All!
Administrative Announcements
9. GRADUATE SCHOOL – SPECIAL OPERATING HOURS – MAY 2026 – 1st posting
May 13 – Closing at noon for Graduate Commencement
May 15th – Opening at Noon
May 20 – Closing 10am-2pm for Employee Appreciation event
10. LDRS 5464 LEADERSHIP IN A GLOBAL SOCIETY CRN 87396 – 1st posting (1/2)
Leadership in a Global Society is designed for students who want to understand what it truly means to lead in an interconnected, multicultural world. Across the semester, you’ll explore how culture shapes leadership, examine global case studies, and engage with diverse perspectives through films, readings, and reflective activities. Specifically, the course emphasizes topics such as cultural humility, the role of religion in leadership, global gender dynamics, and the global leadership development process. Through interactive assignments like weekly learning journals, student-led discussions, a cultural artifact presentation, and a collaborative final case study project, you’ll actively apply what you learn rather than passively absorb it. If you’re interested in becoming a more adaptable, culturally aware, and globally minded leader—whether in business, education, community work, or beyond—this course offers a meaningful, engaging pathway to build those competencies. Questions? Contact Dr Austin Council adc@vt.edu.
11. LEADERSHIP THEORY COURSE AVAILABLE SUMMER 3 – REGISTER NOW – 1st posting
All graduate students are invited to enroll in LDRS 5454 Leadership Diverse Contexts (CRN 61991). 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.
12. ADA TITLE II DIGITAL ACCESSIBILITY FOR ETD REQUIREMENT – 2nd posting
In compliance with the Code of Virginia Information Technology Access Act , effective April 24, 2026, the Graduate School will require that all ETDs must conform to Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). ETD authors are required to ensure their document meets WCAG guidelines prior to submission to the Graduate School. The Graduate School staff will verify any submitted ETD meets these guidelines during review of the ETD and prior to approval. For more information on how to ensure your ETD meets digital accessibility guidelines, utilize the ETD LibGuide accessibility page at https://guides.lib.vt.edu/ETDguide/accessibility.
13. APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR GPSS TRAVEL FUND PROGRAM – UP TO $500 AVAILABLE FOR CONFERENCE EXPENSES – 3rd posting
Graduate students presenting research conducted at Virginia Tech are eligible to apply for the Summer 2026 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 18, 2026, 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
14. VT TEACHING FELLOWS PROGRAM – FALL 2026 – POSTINGS NOW OPEN – 1st posting
The VT Teaching Fellows adjunct faculty opportunities at Northern Virginia Community College are now posted! See the available positions at the included link. 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. Applications must be received by May 31, 2026 Questions? Contact Dr. Barbara Hoopes at bhoopes@vt.edu.
Virginia Tech Teaching Fellows Application Information and Job Listings : https://bit.ly/3QH2ned.
15. GRA POSITION IN CONSTRUCTION PROCESS AUTOMATION – 1st posting
Description of duties:
(1) Perform data preprocessing on the provided raw data.
(2) Train-validate-test common supervised and unsupervised algorithms.
(3) Perform hyper-parameter tuning to improve model accuracy.
(4) Generate report on model accuracy using common evaluation matrices (e.g. precision , recall, and F1-score).
(5) Prepare detailed report on work conducted.
Qualified candidate should be familiar with machine learning model training using common supervised and unsupervised machine learning algorithms, hyper-parameter tuning, and reporting on model testing using common evaluation matrices (e.g. precision , recall, and F1-score). Interested student should email their 1-page CV to Dr. Walid Thabet at thabet@vt.edu.
16. DATA ANALYST PART-TIME WAGE – 1st posting
Data Analyst (Student Wage) to support enterprise analytics and dashboard development.
This is a hands-on opportunity to work with real institutional data, modern BI tools, and a production data warehouse environment. You’ll collaborate with experienced analysts and developers to build dashboards that support HR compliance, audit readiness, and workforce insights across the university. If you’re interested in applying your data skills in a real-world environment, this role offers practical, resume-ready experience. Assist in building and maintaining dashboards using BI tools (e.g., MicroStrategy, Power BI).
Support data validation, troubleshooting, and basic SQL/query development. Work with structured data from enterprise systems (e.g., Snowflake). Generate recurring and ad hoc reports for HR stakeholders. Assist in data cleaning, preparation, and documentation. Collaborate with senior analysts to improve reporting processes. Perform other data-related tasks as assigned.
To apply, visit Handshake:https://app.joinhandshake.com/emp/jobs/11010381. Note: You must be logged in to Handshake with your Virginia Tech credentials to view the posting.
17. HUME CENTER SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM – 2nd posting
The Virginia Tech Hume Center is pleased to announce the Summer Internship Program for summer 2026! The internship program will allow students to work with our researchers in either Blacksburg or Arlington, VA. Interns will perform novel research as a team member on existing projects with real-world stakeholders and use cases. They will receive individual mentorship from experienced, technical researchers while sharing a summer research experience with a diverse cohort of students. We will be offering positions to undergraduate and graduate students for a 10-week internship (May-July 2026). Interns will be paid hourly at a rate commensurate with location, experience, and academic level. Applications are now open for summer 2026 and will be reviewed on a rolling basis with students being placed by researchers “first come, first served”. For more information https://hume.vt.edu/undergraduate-education/internships/summer-internship-program.html.
18. SUMMER GRADUATE STUDENT INTERNSHIP PROGRAM – 2nd posting
Undergraduate Academic Affairs (UAA) at Virginia Tech invites applications from graduate students for our inaugural Summer Graduate Internship Program. This program places graduate students in 20-hour/week, project-based internships across UAA offices from May 10–August 9. Compensation is $3,000/month ($1,500 per pay period over 6 pay periods). For details, see: https://www.undergraduate.provost.vt.edu/uaa-graduate-internship.html . The application portal can be found at: https://forms.gle/VaZhWyMJ1E4oaNDDA.
19. GENERAL ASSEMBLY FELLOW ANNOUNCEMENT 2026-2027 – 3rd posting
During the fall semester, the Fellow holds a standard assistantship based in Blacksburg, with occasional travel to Richmond. Responsibilities include completing research assignments, supporting special events, and occasionally providing campus tours. In the spring, the Fellow transitions to a full-time role in Richmond during the legislative session, where they monitor and engage with General Assembly activities. After the session, the Fellow returns to Blacksburg to assist with wrap-up tasks.
Throughout the year, Fellows learn to track legislation and gain insight into state-level policymaking. During the session, they attend committee meetings, analyze legislation, and provide updates to university administrators. Graduate Fellows are expected to fulfill a full assistantship in the fall, work full-time during the session, and resume assistantship duties afterward. The Fellowship is targeted at graduate students who have an interest in state government and policy as the Fellow works in the Office of Government and Community Relations during both the fall and spring semesters. Interested To apply,
please send a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to Elizabeth Hooper at
ehooper@vt.edu, no later than May 8, 2026.
Funding Opportunities:
None at this time
Volunteers and Research Participants Sought
20. SURVEY – GRADUATE STUDENT HEALTH & WELL-BEING WORK GROUP – BARRIERS TO ACCESS RESOURCES – 1st posting
The Graduate Student Health & Well-Being Working Group is convened to examine the unique structural, cultural, and environmental factors that influence the well-being of graduate students at Virginia Tech and to develop actionable, system-level recommendations that promote a culture where excellence and well-being coexist. We are seeking input from graduate students to help guide this initiative. Your perspectives and lived experiences will play a vital role in shaping this work. The survey should not take more than a couple of minutes. Link to survey: https://forms.office.com/r/KF6UGYPYRp.
21. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A RESEARCH STUDY ABOUT COGNITION (TWO 1HR SESSIONS; $25 FOR BOTH) – 2nd posting
The MEM Lab (Williams Hall) is recruiting participants for a 2-session study on cognition in younger adults. Eligible participants must be between the ages of 18 and 30, be able to quickly read visually presented English words, have no hearing impairments, and must not have previously participated in studies from the MEM Lab. Participants will be compensated $5 for the first session (approximately 45 minutes) and $20 for the second session (approximately 1 hour). Please note that eligibility to participate in the second session is contingent upon completing the first session and meeting task performance requirements; individuals who do not complete the first session or whose performance does not meet study criteria may not be invited to return for the second session. If you are interested, please fill out this interest form: https://forms.gle/2ty4oksPzaNEtS7TA
or email Erica S. Shafer at esshafer@vt.edu. This study has been approved by the Biomedical Research Alliance of New York Institutional Review Board (BRANY), Protocol #VT18-1077-568. For more information, contact Erica Shafer at vtmemorylab@gmail.com.
22. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR NEUROSCIENCE RESEARCH STUDY ON SLEEP AND BRAIN-MACHINE INTERFACE LEARNING – 3rd 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. Participants should have washed and dried hair (without using conditioner) prior to the study. No other hair products should have been used. People between 18 and 65 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!
23. WE NEED TEN FEMALE VOLUNTEERS FOR A HUMOR WRITING WORKSHOP/BRAIN STUDY – 3rd posting
Pre and post-testing will be held at the lab at the VT Center for the Arts. You will do a series of questionnaires. We will then record brainwaves while you take cognitive tests and hand write a story. After pretesting, there will be a six-week humor writing workshop on Zoom with the other participants where you will learn humor empowerment writing strategies. We will then return to the lab for post testing to measure brain activity to see what changes have occurred in the brain. Female, 18+, PTSD Diagnosis (Will confirm at pre-testing). Compensation $100. For more information contact Heather Winslow hmwinslow@vt.edu.
Upcoming Events
24. FREE COMPUTING AND DATA WORKSHOPS
Monday, May 18, Friday, May 22, & Tuesday, May 26, 9am-4:30pm, In-person TLOS or 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 in Blacksburg or online. Workshops are 9am to 4:30pm with lunch and refreshments provided for in-person participants. The workshops are open to all VT community members. You do not need any experience with the software to participate, but you will need access to a Windows, Mac, or Linux computer. Take the whole series of workshops or choose the ones that best fits your needs. Workshops offered: Intro to Python and JupyterLab (Mon, 18 May), Intro to R and RStudio (Fri, 22 May), and Intro to Unix and Git (Tue, 26 May). Register on the Library events page or through the Professional Development Network.
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