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June 15- 21, 2026

0.   Ongoing Services – updated June 2026   

This Week’s Events: 

  1. RIDING THE WAVE: STAYING GROUNDED AND COMMUNICATING MINDFULLY – Tuesday
  2. SUMMER WRITING DROP- INN – Wednesday
  3. ALPHA-GAL SYNDROME – Wednesday
  4. HEAT & HEALTH – Wednesday
  5. THE STATE OF THE INDUSTRY JOB MARKET  – Wednesday
  6. GLC CAFÉ –  Thursday
  7. JOB SEARCH STRATEGY FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS  – Thursday

    Administrative Announcements:   

    1. APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR GPSS GRADUATE RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM– 1st posting
    2. PERRY STREET PARKING PERMIT LOTTERY FOR THE 2026-27 ACADEMIC YEAR NOW OPEN – 1st posting
    3. GRADUATE LIFE CENTER SUMMER CLOSURE – 2nd  posting
    4. FREE INDIVIDUALIZED NUTRITION COUNSELING – 2nd posting (2/2)
    5. TEACHING-RELATED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FROM THE CIRTL NETWORK – SUMMER OFFERINGS – 3rd posting
    6. WE’RE HERE ALL SUMMER TO SUPPORT YOUR CAREER GOALS – 3rd posting

    Jobs

    1. VT TEACHING FELLOWS PROGRAM FALL 2026 – DEADLINE EXTENDED TO JUNE 19 – 1st posting (1/1)
    2. WAGE POSITION FULL STACK DEVELOPER – 2nd posting (2/2)

    Funding Opportunities:

    1. INCLUSIVE HISTORY PROJECT RESEARCH FELLOW UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN – DEADLINE: June 18, 2026

    Volunteers and research participants sought: 

    1. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A VIRTUAL REALITY USER STUDY- 1st posting
    2. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR NEUROSCIENCE RESEARCH STUDY ON SLEEP AND BRAIN-MACHINE INTERFACE LEARNING – 1st posting (1/1)
    3. VIRGINIA TECH STORYTIME STUDY – 1st posting
    4. AI-BASED TOOL DECISION MAKING FOR PROGRAMMING TASKS – 1st posting
    5. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR STUDY ON LEARNING (EARN AT LEAST $45) – 1st posting
    6. NEEDED FOR A RESEARCH STUDY ABOUT COGNITION (TWO 1HR SESSIONS; $25 FOR BOTH) – 3rd posting
    7. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR RESEARCH STUDY ON INTEGRATION OF GENERATIVE AI IN SOFTWARE ENGINEERING EDUCATION – 3rd  posting
    8. AUDITORY MODE SIGNAL DISTINGUISHABILITY STUDY – IRB # 24-765 – 3rd  posting

    Upcoming Events:    

    1. INTERSTRIDE: EARLY CAREER VISA OPTIONS IN THE UK – June 24
    2. HOSTING RECOVERY FRIENDLY EVENTS –  June 24
    3. SLEEP BETTER TECHNIQUES – June 25
    4. THE SYNAPSE SHOWDOWN: THE TRIVIA NIGHT THAT’LL CHANGE THE WAY YOU THINK ABOUT YOUR BRAIN – June 25
    5.  SUMMER WRITING DROP-INN – June 29 & July 6
    6. SELF-CARE STRATEGIES TO AVOID BURNOUT – June 29

     0. Ongoing Services – June 8– August 16, 2026

    • GRADUATE SCHOOL: The GLC will be closed to the public, including all graduate students, between June 8 – August 16, due to renovations in the Squires Student Center. All GLC swipe card access will be terminated during this period. There will be no drop-in student services during this time. For assistance students may email grads@vt.edu, call 540 231-8636 or schedule Zoom advising: request one-on-one assistantship or academic advising by using our online request form to set-up a Zoom session. 
    • GRADUATE OMBUDS: contact for appointment at gradombud@vt.edu, 540-231-9573. Services will be available in the Newman Library in Room 427 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 10:00am-3:00pm. Students may schedule in-person meetings in this space.
    • GLC CAFE will be moved to the CID on Thursdays only, 3:30-5pm.
    • GLC FOOD SHARE PANTRY will be moved to the Graduate Student Lounge located on the 4th floor of Newman Library
    • NOTARY SERVICES must be arranged in advance by emailing to grads@vt.edu or to the individual notaries to set up an appointment.  Recommended location to meet the student: Newman Library.
    • CAREER ADVISING: schedule a career advising appointment via https://career.vt.edu/job-search/Handshake.html.
    • COOK COUNSELING: Students can call 540-231-6557 to schedule an appointment with the embedded counselor with their program, or other Cook counselors.  
    • FOOD SHARE CABINET: Located in the Graduate Student Lounge on the 4th floor of Newman library. Accessible to graduate students byswiping in with your Hokie Passport.
    • WRITING CENTER SERVICES: Schedule an appointment at https://vt.mywconline.com/   

    This Week’s Events  

    1. RIDING THE WAVE: STAYING GROUNDED AND COMMUNICATING MINDFULLY
    Tuesday, June 16, 11:30-12pm, email to register and request location hokiewellness@vt.edu
    Ever been in a conflict where it seemed like the situation was out of the control and you had no idea the direction the situation was going in? Ever wanted to feel you were more in control of a conflict? If so, join us as we begin exploring how we can go about responding to conflict by being more aware and thoughtful of our responses. Please register by emailing hokiewellness@vt.edu.

    2. SUMMER WRITING DROP- INN
    Wednesday, June 17th, Newman 207A Classroom, Newman Library, 9am-4pm, will recur roughly once a week, future dates TBD
    Come join us this summer for Writing Drop-INNs at the Inn at Virginia Tech! Come enjoy continuing momentum and productivity with fellow graduate students and work at your own pace in a quiet, supportive environment. No registration is required!  Snacks and coffee will be provided during all sessions. A limited number of monitors will be provided on a first-come-first-served basis. Dates and time will vary but as of now we can provide the following dates with more information soon to follow.
    June 29th, 2026 – Smithfield Room
    July 6th, 2026 – Drillfield Room

    You can find more information here https://graduateschool.vt.edu/professional-development/professional-development-series.html

    3. ALPHA-GAL SYNDROME
    Wednesday, June 17, 12pm – 1pm, Email to register and request location information hokiewellness@vt.edu.
    Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS) is a growing threat across the country and is now one of the top tick-borne conditions in the state of Virginia. Join the Two Alpha Gals, Debbie Nichols and Candice Matthis, as they dive into AGS, also known as the “red meat allergy.” The Gals will share how they’re using their personal experiences to help the growing AGS community navigate a mammal-free lifestyle, as well as share tips and tricks for management and tick bite prevention. Please Note: This event may be held in-person and online depending on the date and time below. If the location for the program you register for is listed as Zoom, use this link to access the program: https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/82080519737, After you register, you will receive an email confirmation with your location information. If you are an individual with a disability, and desire an accommodation, please contact Hokie Wellness by e-mail at hokiewellness@vt.edu.

    4. HEAT & HEALTH
    Wednesday, June 17, 1-2:15pm, Virtual
    Hokie Wellness / Online / Looking to beat the heat? This session will explore the connections between heat, physical health, and mental health as well as how to maintain health and well-being in warmer weather. Please note, this event will be held online at: https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/85716854578  (After you register you will also receive an email confirmation with this link.) If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation, please contact Hokie Wellness by email at hokiewellness@vt.edu.

    5. THE STATE OF THE INDUSTRY JOB MARKET
    Wednesday, June 17, 4-5pm, Zoom
    This talk will cover the current state of various industry sectors, including the life sciences, medtech, technology, engineering, and environmental sectors. This talk will cover information related to hiring trends and growing career areas as well as factors that impact each sector, including financing considerations, innovation, and AI. Given the flux in the job market over the last year, this talk is meant to provide insights to the audience regarding opportunities and information to be aware of to inform a career search. The speaker, Lauren Celano, is co-founder of Propel Careers and a life sciences recruiter based in Massachusetts with over 15 years of experience supporting career transitions for advanced degree holders. https://virginiatech.zoom.us/meeting/register/HfZTQgLGQlO5jCsKIYYD7g

    6. GLC CAFÉ
    Thursday, June 18, 3:30-5pm, CID 
    Join us in our summer location in the CID lobby ! From  June 10 – August 12, the GLC Café will be held in the CID Lobby. Studio 72 will be offering Crafternoon crafting activities such as fiber arts and painting at most of our cafes this summer. 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.

    7. JOB SEARCH STRATEGY FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
    Thursday, June 18, 4pm, Zoom
    This workshop introduces well-established processes for positioning yourself to execute a focused and successful US-based job search. Take away a four-step framework to optimize your job search game plan and effectively network to get your foot in the door.
    In this webinar, you will learn how to:
    ⭐ efficiently target companies that sponsor H-1B visas and hire international students
    ⭐ learn to cultivate and use professional connections through strategic networking and informational interviews
    ⭐ leverage your story, skills, expertise, your university network, and brand to achieve your career and life goals
    ⭐ practice how to use your cultural diversity as an advantage and effectively convey your story to hiring managers
    https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ondouELgQpiHyqcKwB28Zg#/registration.

    Administrative Announcements   

    8. APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR GPSS GRADUATE RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM– 1st posting
    The GPSS Fall 2026 Graduate Research Development Program (GRDP) is now taking applications! Master’s students are eligible for up to $1000 in funding and doctoral students are eligible for up to $1500 in funding. Past and future GRDP guidelines will differ. Please submit applications by August 14, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. EST. If you have already submitted an application and would like to amend it, if you have any questions, or if you need an extension, please contact Bria Weisz bria@vt.edu before the application deadline. For more information: https://gpss.vt.edu/programs/grdp.html.

    9. PERRY STREET PARKING PERMIT LOTTERY FOR THE 2026-27 ACADEMIC YEAR NOW OPEN – 1st posting
    Registration for the 2026-27 Perry Street parking permit lottery will open Monday, June 15, and close Friday, July 31. The lottery provides commuter and graduate students living off campus an opportunity to be considered for a Perry Street parking permit. Because demand for these permits continues to exceed availability, the lottery system helps ensure all eligible students have an equal opportunity to participate.  Additional information about eligibility requirements, important dates, and the lottery process can be found in the Virginia Tech News announcement: https://news.vt.edu/notices/evpcoo/parking-perry-street-lottery.html.

    10. GRADUATE LIFE CENTER SUMMER CLOSURE – 2nd  posting

    • The GLC will be closed to the public, including all graduate students, between June 8 – August 16, due to renovations in the Squires Student Center. All GLC swipe card access will be terminated during this period.
    • Signage on all building doors will provide detailed instructions regarding how to contact various Graduate School offices and ombuds for assistance.
    • There will be no drop-in student services during this time. Students may connect with the Graduate School team by email (grads@vt.edu) or schedule a zoom meeting.
    • Bryan Hanson/Ombuds services will be available in the Newman Library in Room 427 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 10:00am-3:00pm. Students may schedule in-person meetings in this space.
    • The weekly GLC cafe will be moved to the CID on Thursdays only, 3:30-5pm.
    • The GLC Food Share Pantry will be moved to the Graduate Student Lounge located on the 4th floor of Newman Library
    • Notary services must be arranged in advance by emailing to grads@vt.edu or to the individual notaries to set up an appointment.  Recommended location to meet the student: Newman Library.

    11. FREE INDIVIDUALIZED NUTRITION COUNSELING – 2nd posting (2/2)
    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, graduate-
    level nutrition and dietetics 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 any interested students, faculty, or staff and is now
    accepting new clients for the fall semester. Visit: https://www.hnfe.vt.edu/nutrition_counseling.html to learn more about the service; and register. Please note that the service does not provide individualized meal plans and is not equipped to handle eating disorders or complex medical issues.

    12. TEACHING-RELATED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FROM THE CIRTL NETWORK – SUMMER OFFERINGS – 3rd posting
    Virginia Tech is a member of the Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching, and Learning (CIRTL), a network of 45 research universities dedicated to preparing future faculty who are committed to the implementation and advancement of evidence-based teaching. Through this network, Virginia Tech graduate students and postdoctoral associates can access free online professional development opportunities led by experts across the CIRTL community. This summer, CIRTL will offer non-credit courses and workshops for graduate students and postdoctoral associates interested in higher education teaching careers. The full summer schedule—including program descriptions, registration details, and any participant caps—is available at https://cirtl.net/events.  For more information about the CIRTL Network, visit https://www.cirtl.net.  To learn more about CIRTL at Virginia Tech, visit https://cirtl.vt.edu or contact cirtl@vt.edu.

    13. WE’RE HERE ALL SUMMER TO SUPPORT YOUR CAREER GOALS – 3rd posting
    Connect with Career and Professional Development this summer for personalized guidance on your career plans and next steps. Get help with the job search, application materials, career planning, and more! Choose from in-person, virtual, or phone appointments. Students can make an appointment in Handshake or by calling the office at 540-231-6241. We look forward to supporting you throughout your career journey.

    Jobs   

    14. WAGE – VT TEACHING FELLOWS PROGRAM FALL 2026 – DEADLINE EXTENDED TO JUNE 19 – 1st posting (1/1)
    The window to apply for VT Teaching Fellows adjunct faculty positions opportunities at Northern Virginia Community College has been extended! 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 June 19, 2026. View available positions here: https://bit.ly/4v6cCrM.

    15. WAGE POSITION FULL STACK DEVELOPER – 2nd posting

    The suitable candidate should have experience in web development, database design, and be proficient in relational database management, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Node.js, and Vue.js. The rate is $18-22/hr. depending on experience. Interested students can send their CVs (and cover letter, by Monday, June 15, 11:59pm.  This position has closed.

    Funding Opportunities: 

    16. INCLUSIVE HISTORY PROJECT RESEARCH FELLOW UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN – DEADLINE: June 18, 2026
    The Research Fellow will work closely with project site principal investigators and research teams to manage and support their work as they complete research and produce research deliverables. This person will make key contributions both as a project manager and a researcher across four IHP project sites, supporting research on the history of U-M athletics, the history of Jews at U-M as outsiders, insiders, radicals, and reformers, the histories of African American students on the Ann Arbor campus, and more. As a project manager, the research fellow will collaborate with project PIs and help to develop and oversee plans for completing research agendas and producing engaging, public-facing outputs. As a researcher, they will be responsible for conducting historical research, preparing research findings to share with internal and external audiences, and leading and mentoring undergraduate and graduate student researchers. The initial appointment will be for one year, with the potential for renewal for a second year. This position is based in Ann Arbor, MI. Work will be hybrid, with regular in-person work required. Learn more and apply here: https://careers.umich.edu/job_detail/278234/inclusive-history-project-research-fellow.

    Volunteers and Research Participants Sought 

    17. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A VIRTUAL REALITY USER STUDY- 1st posting
    The 3DI Group is looking for participants for our research study entitled “Charactering Cognitive Load in Immersive Spaces to Think” at the Blacksburg campus. Participants in this study will have a chance to experience the state-of-the-art virtual reality and physiological sensor technology, including a Varjo Aero and the Emotibit. During this study, participants will be asked to review multiple text documents within an immersive environment and provide a verbal report, regarding the who, what, where, and why of the plot throughout. Participants will also be asked to complete questionnaires about their experience. We expect the experiment to take approx. 90 minutes (1.5 hours). You may qualify for this research if you are at least 18 years old, have normal or corrected vision (contacts are OK, glasses not supported), and have strong English skills. Your participation is entirely voluntary, and you can choose to terminate your participation in the experiment at any time for any reason. If you choose to participate you will be compensated monetarily in the form of $20 USD OR in the form of volunteer credit. We will schedule participation on a first-come, first-served basis. If interested, please contact Cherelle Connor (cconnor22@vt.edu). This study has been approved, as required, by the Institutional Review Board of Virginia Tech – IRB# 25-973.

    18. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR NEUROSCIENCE RESEARCH STUDY ON SLEEP AND BRAIN-MACHINE INTERFACE LEARNING – 1st posting (1/1)
    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. Participant qualifications: 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!

    19. VIRGINIA TECH STORYTIME STUDY – 1st posting
    We have a NEW Virginia Tech Storytime study (IRB #23-748)! We are looking for children ages 4 to 6 years and their parents who live in the U.S. and speak English. Participation involves either one 75-min lab visit or two Zoom sessions totaling 75 minutes (Session 1: 40 min + Session 2: 35 min). Participants will receive a $25 gift card upon completing the visit and survey. Fill out this interest form to learn more: https://bit.ly/TaleMate3.

    20. AI-BASED TOOL DECISION MAKING FOR PROGRAMMING TASKS – 1st posting
    Are you and your team using LLM-based tools to support software development work?  We are researchers at Virginia Tech conducting a study to gather insights from software professionals about their experiences and challenges in selecting AI and LLM-based technologies for software engineering tasks.
    We invite you to participate in a brief survey (~15 minutes) to share your expertise, with the option to participate in a follow-up interview to share more in-depth insights. If you are interested in contributing, please check out our survey: https://lnkd.in/eZ2acQTk.  Please contact Dr. Chris Brown (dcbrown@vt.edu) or Isaac Liu (isaacl27@vt.edu) for more information.

    21. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR STUDY ON LEARNING (EARN AT LEAST $45) – 1st posting
    In this interesting behavioral experiment, participants will learn how to use different spells and transform items as wizards/witches. By completing this study, you will get compensation of at least 45 dollars in total (It requires participants to sign up for two sessions, the exact duration of session will depend on individual’s progress). This is an excellent opportunity to get to know and contribute to research in the learning domains. What’s more, it could also lead to opportunity to participate in a later fMRI experiment to have your own structural brain scan and get it 3d-printed in the library. Participant qualifications: 18-50 years old, fluent in English, have normal or corrected-to-normal vision, and be able to complete a computerized task.  To sign up, please use this link https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfqtxdh2UmNqSCm64Y1XMpz9zEQfqCqiM1R5MgLpQWDLnW1lQ/viewform?usp=publish-editor. Please let me know if you cannot find the time that fits your schedule. For more information, contact Kia Xiaoqi Huang at hxiaoqi@vt.edu.

    22. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A RESEARCH STUDY ABOUT COGNITION (TWO 1HR SESSIONS; $25 FOR BOTH) – 3rd postingZ
    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.

    23. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR RESEARCH STUDY ON INTEGRATION OF GENERATIVE AI IN SOFTWARE ENGINEERING EDUCATION –3rd posting
    The Code World, No Blanket Research Lab is seeking participants for a research study to explore how generative AI is influencing software development workflows and the potential changes for integrating generative AI into software engineering education. Participants who have professional software development experience and have completed university-level software engineering coursework are eligible to participate. Completing this survey will take approximately 10-15 minutes. By completing this survey, participant will have a chance to win a $10 Amazon gift card. To participate, please fill out this survey: https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1RMebCJO7PSnd9I.

    24. AUDITORY MODE SIGNAL DISTINGUISHABILITY STUDY – IRB # 24-765 – 3rd posting
    This study aims to investigate the accuracy and reaction time in differentiating auditory signals presented through various conduction pathways (air and bone conduction). Study Overview:
    To measure auditory scene capacity (how many distinct sounds and spatial locations a listener can reliably enumerate) across air conduction, bone conduction, and simultaneous delivery.
    Participants Needed: 50 adult individuals with self-reported normal hearing.
    Location: Virginia Tech HIT
    Duration: One session lasting approximately 45 minutes (up to 60 minutes).
    What to Expect: You will wear an earbud (air conduction) and a bone conduction headset at the same time. You will hear brief sounds (pure tones and noise) that may occur simultaneously and may come from different virtual spatial locations. Using a computer interface, you will report how many distinct sounds you perceived and, in some trials, select which locations were active. Breaks will be available to prevent fatigue. Qualifications: Adults aged 18-45 with self-reported normal hearing.
    No known hearing impairments or neurological conditions affecting hearing. Compensation $15. For information on how to participate, contact Levern Currie lcurrie@vt.edu.

    Upcoming Events

    25. INTERSTRIDE: EARLY CAREER VISA OPTIONS IN THE UK
    Wednesday, June 24, 10:30am, Zoom
    This session will guide attendees through the Skilled Worker visa route which is the most common long term work visa route available in the UK for recent graduates. Attendees will be provided with the key criteria for the route along with their benefits and any restrictions to allow attendees to make informed decisions moving forward in light of the UK government’s recent announcements, especially around gaining permanent residence in the UK. The sessions will also provide an overview on alternatives for recent graduates to consider, including post study and internship options, and on self-sponsored routes such as Global Talent and High Potential Individual, to allow attendees to make an informed decision at such a crucial point in their careers.https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IUNX0EtiQ2KBBsd0iAjzTQ#/registration

    26. HOSTING RECOVERY FRIENDLY EVENTS
    Wednesday, June 24, 4-5pm, Request location when registering
    Expand your hosting skills by creating affirming spaces for people on diverse recovery journeys. Learn practical ways to organically weave in recovery‑supportive elements and welcome guests navigating recovery from alcohol, disordered eating, gambling, and more. Please register by emailing hokiewellness@vt.edu.

    27. SLEEP BETTER TECHNIQUES
    Thursday, June 25, 11am-12pm, Zoom
    Hokie Wellness / Multiple / How is your sleep? Do you wish you could get more? Are you satisfied with the quality of your sleep? Everybody at one point or another will have to deal with sleep problems like sleep deprivation, sleeplessness, and/or sleep disturbances. This virtual program will provide information on what happens when you sleep, along with tips on how to start reaping the benefits of great sleep. Please note, that this event will be held online at: https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/87237796119 (After you register you will also receive an email confirmation with this link.) If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation, please contact Hokie Wellness by email at hokiewellness@vt.edu. Please register by emailing hokiewellness@vt.edu.

    28. THE SYNAPSE SHOWDOWN: THE TRIVIA NIGHT THAT’LL CHANGE THE WAY YOU THINK ABOUT YOUR BRAIN
    Thursday, June 25, 5:30-6:30pm, Rising Silo Brewery
    Join us for The Synapse Showdown – a night of brain-bending trivia, mini-talks, and hands-on activities brought to you by neuroscience graduate students from Virginia Tech. This month, we’re mixing things up: Expect short, punchy talks on some of the coolest corners of neuroscience, woven between trivia rounds and crowd challenges. No prior science knowledge required, just bring your curiosity! https://www.facebook.com/share/18zp3vqCnf/

    29. SUMMER WRITING DROP-INN
    Monday, June 29, 9am-4pm, The Inn at Virginia Tech, Smithfield Room,
    Monday, July 6, 9am-4pm, The Inn at Virginia Tech, Drillfield Room,
    will recur roughly once a week, future dates TBD
    Come join us this summer for Writing Drop-INNs at the Inn at Virginia Tech! Come enjoy continuing momentum and productivity with fellow graduate students and work at your own pace in a quiet, supportive environment. No registration is required!  Snacks and coffee will be provided during all sessions. A limited number of monitors will be provided on a first-come-first-served basis. Dates and time will vary but as of now we can provide the following dates with more information soon to follow.
    You can find more information here https://graduateschool.vt.edu/professional-development/professional-development-series.html.

    30. SELF-CARE STRATEGIES TO AVOID BURNOUT
    Monday, June 29, 11am-12pm, Zoom
    Hokie Wellness / Multiple / Self-care is an ongoing and multi-dimensional practice. We will examine strategies we can engage with to recognize psychological and physical symptoms of stress. We will also practice identifying actions we can take to alleviate these stressors before escalating into burnout.
    There is a pre-recorded lecture that you may view prior to attending that builds up the foundation of self-care. Please register by emailing hokiewellness@vt.edu.