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June 22-28, 2026

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0.   Ongoing Services – updated June 2026   

This Week’s Events: 

  1. GLOBAL GAMING FAIR – Monday
  2. INTERSTRIDE: EARLY CAREER VISA OPTIONS IN THE UK – Wednesday
  3. HOSTING RECOVERY-FRIENDLY EVENTS -Wednesday
  4. SLEEP BETTER TECHNIQUES – Thursday
  5. GLC CAFÉ –  Thursday
  6. THE SYNAPSE SHOWDOWN: THE TRIVIA NIGHT THAT’LL CHANGE THE WAY YOU THINK ABOUT YOUR BRAIN – Thursday
  7. VT CEED GRADUATE STUDENT ICE CREAM SOCIAL – Friday

    Administrative Announcements:   

    1. FREE INDIVIDUALIZED NUTRITION COUNSELING – 1st posting (1/2)
    2. APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR GPSS GRADUATE RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM– 1st posting
    3. PERRY STREET PARKING PERMIT LOTTERY FOR THE 2026-27 ACADEMIC YEAR NOW OPEN – 2nd posting
    4. GRADUATE LIFE CENTER SUMMER CLOSURE – 3rd posting

    Jobs
    None at this time

    Funding Opportunities:
    None at this time

    Volunteers and research participants sought: 

    1. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A STUDY ON CYBER-ATTACK DETECTION IN AUTOMATED VEHICLES – 1st posting
    2. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED: STRENGTH TRAINING COACH INTERVIEWS – 1st posting
    3. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A VIRTUAL REALITY USER STUDY- 2nd posting
    4. VIRGINIA TECH STORYTIME STUDY – 2nd posting
    5. AI-BASED TOOL DECISION MAKING FOR PROGRAMMING TASKS – 2nd posting
    6. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR STUDY ON LEARNING (EARN AT LEAST $45) – 2nd posting

    Upcoming Events:    

    1. SUMMER WRITING DROP-INN – June 29
    2. SELF-CARE STRATEGIES TO AVOID BURNOUT – June 29
    3. BUS BUDDIES PROGRAM –  July 7
    4. POP IN FOR S’MORE CONNECTION – July 8
    5. GLC ICE CREAM SOCIAL – July 16

     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. GLOBAL GAMING FAIR

    Monday, 12-1, Newman Library, Room 400 A, event recurs each Monday

    Are you staying in Blacksburg this summer? Want to connect with other people?

    Come join us for the Global Gaming Fair! No prior experience needed. We will have a variety of video and board games available for you to play, individual World Cup brackets to create, and prizes to win!

    Food provided. This event is a collaboration by Cook Counseling, Cranwell International Center, and University Libraries.

    2. 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.

    3. 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.

    4. 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.

    5. GLC CAFÉ
    Thursday, June 25, 3:30-5pm, CID
    Join us in our summer location in the CID lobby ! From  June 10 – August 6, the GLC Café will be held in the CID Lobby. Studio 72 will be offering Crafternoon crafting activities such as fiber arts and painting most weeks. 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.

    6. 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

    7. VT CEED GRADUATE STUDENT ICE CREAM SOCIAL
    Friday, June 26, 4-5:30pm, Sugar Magnolia 102 N Main St. #102 Blacksburg, VA 24060
    ICE CREAM, NEW FRIENDS, AND A SWEET FRIDAY BREAK—WHAT MORE COULD YOU ASK FOR?  Join the CEED Graduate Ambassadors for an afternoon of scoops, smiles, and connection at our Ice Cream Social! All Virginia Tech graduate students are invited to stop by Sugar Magnolia on Friday, June 26, 2026, from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. for a complimentary ice cream treat and a chance to meet graduate students from across campus.  Bring a friend, take a break, and enjoy your choice of a cup, cake cone, sugar cone, or waffle cone. Whether you are looking to grow your network, meet new people, or simply celebrate making it through the week, this is the perfect reason to step away and treat yourself. RSVP to save your spot today at http://tinyurl.com/VTCGAicecream26.

    Administrative Announcements   

    8. FREE INDIVIDUALIZED NUTRITION COUNSELING – 1st posting (1/2)
    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.

    9.  APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR GPSS GRADUATE RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM– 2nd 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

    10. PERRY STREET PARKING PERMIT LOTTERY FOR THE 2026-27 ACADEMIC YEAR NOW OPEN – 2nd  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.

    11. GRADUATE LIFE CENTER SUMMER CLOSURE – 3rd 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.

    Jobs   
    None at this time

    Funding Opportunities: 
    None at this time

    Volunteers and Research Participants Sought 

    12. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A STUDY ON CYBER-ATTAK DETECTION IN AUTOMATED VEHICLES – 1st posting
    The Mind Music and Machine Lab (Industrial and Systems Engineering department) at Virginia Tech is looking for participants for a research study on cyber-attack detection in automated vehicles.
    This study examines how different types of training influence people’s ability to recognize cyber-attacks and distinguish them from non-attack events while monitoring an automated vehicle. Participants will; receive training related to cyber-attack detection, participate in a simulated automated driving session, observe vehicle interface information, • Decide if events are cyber-attacks or non-attacks, Complete brief questionnaires.
    Eligibility:
    • Are 18 years or older
    • Have a valid driver’s license
    • Have normal or corrected-to-normal vision and hearing
    • Fluent in English
    Time & Compensation & Location
    • Duration: Approximately 1 hour
    • Compensation: $10 per hour (cash). Pro-rated if you withdraw early.
    • Location: Whittemore Hall, 568
    To participate, please visit: https://bookings.cloud.microsoft/book/GayoungBan1@VirginiaTech.onmicrosoft.com/?ismsaljsauthenabled=true
    Study conducted under the supervision of Dr. Myounghoon Jeon (myounghoonjeon@vt.edu). IRB25-1287.

    13. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED: STRENGTH TRAINING COACH INTERVIEWS – 1st posting (1/2)
    PRIME Lab at Virginia Tech is seeking participants for a user study exploring future wearable technologies for strength training (IRB #25-583). Participants will review and discuss a series of storyboard scenarios depicting future wearable systems that provide on-body feedback during exercise. The study aims to understand how trainers perceive the safety, usefulness, and coaching implications of these concepts. We are looking for certified personal trainers, fitness instructors, or individuals with prior coaching experience in strength training. Study session may be conducted either in person or remotely via Zoom and will last approximately 60 minutes. Participants will receive $25 compensation upon completion. https://forms.gle/w25C6LjYTZ8AVFcd7

    14. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A VIRTUAL REALITY USER STUDY- 2nd 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.

    15. VIRGINIA TECH STORYTIME STUDY – 2nd 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.

    16. AI-BASED TOOL DECISION MAKING FOR PROGRAMMING TASKS – 2nd 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.

    17. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR STUDY ON LEARNING (EARN AT LEAST $45) – 2nd 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.

    Upcoming Events

    18. 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

    19. 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.

    20. BUS BUDDIES PROGRAM
    Tuesday, July 7, 1-3pm, and Thursday, July 16, meet on GLC lawn
    Are you a new student interested in learning about how you will get around the VT campus, Blacksburg, and the surrounding areas? If that describes you, join us for the Bus Buddies program! The ride-along program developed by the Graduate School helps new students build confidence using Blacksburg Transit (our local bus service). Attendees will participate in an interactive presentation and guided ride-along around campus. This program will be offered twice in the summer. Register here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=hGiVYK0Q-kCGPU8yweOjetdGDxMM1FZBiz1zrVPP7apUQjZaOVlZWks5ME04WTVNRFM1RUhEVzAzSy4u

    21. POP IN FOR S’MORE CONNECTION
    Wednesday, July 8, 12:30 -1:30pm, outside Torgerson Hall
    Pop in for S’more Connection is the second Popping into Prevention event hosted by Sexual Violence Prevention and Education. Ever wonder what makes a relationship healthy? Stop by to learn more and take a DIY S’mores kit with you.

    22. GLC ICE CREAM SOCIAL
    Thursday, July 16, 3:30-5:00 pm, GLC Lobby & Lawn
    This event replaces GLC Café this week. Summer is flying by! Stop by the GLC lawn for an ice cream social. Enjoy ice cream bars, fruit bars, ice cream sandwiches, lemonade, and coffee. Join us on the GLC Lawn to enjoy a frozen treat and play lawn games. The Ice Cream Social will be held in place of the GLC Café. Please register here to help us plan how many frozen treats we will need. https://forms.office.com/r/uhnMvEuxpM. Registration is for planning purposes, and ice cream will be served first come, first serve, until we run out.