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0. Ongoing Services – updated June 2026
- SUMMER WRITING DROP- INN – Monday
- GLC CAFÉ – Thursday
- GRADUATE LIFE CENTER SUMMER CLOSURE – 2nd posting
- FREE INDIVIDUALIZED NUTRITION COUNSELING – 2nd posting (2/2)
- TEACHING-RELATED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FROM THE CIRTL NETWORK – SUMMER OFFERINGS – 3rd posting
- WE’RE HERE ALL SUMMER TO SUPPORT YOUR CAREER GOALS – 3rd posting
- WAGE POSITION FULL STACK DEVELOPER – 1st posting
Funding Opportunities:
None at this time
Volunteers and research participants sought:
- PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR STUDY ON LEARNING (EARN AT LEAST $45) – 1st posting
- NEEDED FOR A RESEARCH STUDY ABOUT COGNITION (TWO 1HR SESSIONS; $25 FOR BOTH) – 2nd posting
- PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR RESEARCH STUDY ON INTEGRATION OF GENERATIVE AI IN SOFTWARE ENGINEERING EDUCATION – 2nd posting
- LOOKING FOR RISING SECOND AND FIFTH GRADERS TO PARTICIPATE IN OUR VIRGINIA TECH LEARNING STUDY OVER THIS SUMMER! – 2nd posting
- AUDITORY MODE SIGNAL DISTINGUISHABILITY STUDY – IRB # 24-765 – 2nd posting
- PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A CONSTRUCTIVE AND DESTRUCTIVE TASK IN VR – 3rd posting
- GRADUATE STUDENT HEALTH AND WELL-BEING WORKING GROUP – 3rd posting
- SUMMER WRITING DROP- INN – June 8
- THE STATE OF THE INDUSTRY JOB MARKET – June 17
- JOB SEARCH STRATEGY FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS – June 18
- INTERSTRIDE: EARLY CAREER VISA OPTIONS IN THE UK – June 24
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. SUMMER WRITING DROP- INN
Monday, June 8, 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.
June 29th, 2026 – Smithfield Room
July 6th, 2026 – Drillfield Room
2. GLC CAFÉ
Thursday, June 11, 3:30-5pm, GLC Reading Room
Join us for the last Café in the Reading Room this summer! Form June 10 – August 12, the GLC Café will be held in the CID Lobby. 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. You can find more information here https://graduateschool.vt.edu/professional-development/professional-development-series.html
Administrative Announcements
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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
7. WAGE POSITION FULL STACK DEVELOPER – 1st 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:
None at this time
Volunteers and Research Participants Sought
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR RESEARCH STUDY ON INTEGRATION OF GENERATIVE AI IN SOFTWARE ENGINEERING EDUCATION – 2nd 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.
11. LOOKING FOR RISING SECOND AND FIFTH GRADERS TO PARTICIPATE IN OUR VIRGINIA TECH LEARNING STUDY OVER THIS SUMMER! – 2nd posting
Participants needed for Virginia Tech Human Development and Family Science study (IRB # 24-1349). This research is to learn more about first and fourth graders’ literacy, math, self-regulation, executive function skills, how those skills are related to each other, as well as the role stress plays in the development of those skills so educators and/or parents can better support children’s development and literacy and math learning. Eligible individuals will participate in one 60-minute in-person video recorded session either on the Virginia Tech Blacksburg campus, your home, your child’s school, after school, or summer program. Qualifications: Parent/guardians of a rising second grader or rising fifth grader during the 2026 summer and their children, both able to speak and read English. Compensation $20 upon completion of an in-person session and surveys. If you are interested, please fill out this form: https://bit.ly/VTLearningStudy.
12. AUDITORY MODE SIGNAL DISTINGUISHABILITY STUDY – IRB # 24-765 – 2nd 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
13. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A CONSTRUCTIVE AND DESTRUCTIVE TASK IN VR – 3rd posting
The purpose of this study is to investigate how individuals with type A and B personality traits respond to constructive or destructive tasks in virtual reality (VR). Compensation: $15.
Participant qualifications:
• Are 18 to 64 years old,
• Have 20/20 vision without or with contacts (glasses are not permitted during the study)
• Can walk and use both hands
• Are willing to attend an approximately 45-minute in-person experimental session in Gilbert Place
• Are proficient in reading, writing, listening, and speaking in English
• Are NOT pregnant
• Do NOT have pre-existing binocular vision abnormalities or psychiatric disorders
• Have NOT recently undergone any medical procedure (including cosmetic procedures)
• Do NOT suffer from a heart condition or other serious medical condition
• Do NOT have a history of seizures or photosensitive epilepsy
• Do NOT frequently experience dizziness, vertigo, fainting, or severe motion sickness
• Do NOT have a balance disorder, are unsteady on their feet, or consider themselves at elevated risk of falling
For information on how to participate, contact Juanita Benjamin juanitab@vt.edu
14. GRADUATE STUDENT HEALTH AND WELL-BEING WORKING GROUP – 3rd 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 on how faculty can be active partners in graduate student well-being 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/0btKQFJJS8
Upcoming Events
15. 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
16. 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
17. 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
18. 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