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August 24, 2015July 19, 2023

August 24-30, 2015

1. WEEKLY WALK-IN SERVICES IN THE GLC – break schedule; updated 8/24

Career Services advising: on hiatus until Sep 23
Cook Counseling: Thursday & Friday 1:00-5:00pm, Green Room
Graduate School regular hours: 8:00am-5:00pm
LISA Statistical Consulting: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 10am-12pm, GLC Room A
Writing assistance: Thursdays, 5:30-8:30pm, GLC Room A

2. FREE FOOD PARTY
Monday, Aug 24, 11:30-1:30, GLC Room D
Celebrate the beginning of the fall semester with some free food in the GLC, courtesy of Kroger. Cheese and meat trays, some vegetables, chips and water! No registration required, just stop by to grab some food (while supplies last).

3. THRIVING IN GRADUATE SCHOOL: A CONVERSATION ON SUCCESS
Monday, Aug 24, 6:30-8:00pm, GLC Multipurpose Room
Discover resources for academic and personal success at this free dinner, panel discussion, and community dialogue co-sponsored by InterVarsity Graduate Christian Fellowship and the Black Graduate Student Organization <http://www.bgso.org.vt.edu/index.php> (BGSO).

4. ENGLISH CONVERSATION GROUPS
Tuesdays, starting Aug 25, 7:30-8:30pm, GLC Room C
This group provides a conversational opportunity for members of the VT international community who would like to improve their English skills. This fall the overall topic is the Hokie Bucket List. Each week the discussion will revolve around a different item and why it is a significant experience for someone associated with VT or living in Blackburg. Sponsored by Cranwell International Center. For more information and a full schedule of our English conversation group offerings, visit http://www.international.vt.edu/programs_and_activities/english_conversation_groups/index.html.

5. FARMER’S MARKET TRIP
Wednesday, Aug 26, 2:30pm, Meet in the GLC Lobby
Current grad student Darren Maczka will walk students to the Blacksburg Farmer’s Market where you can shop for locally grown fresh produce and enjoy beverages, arts and crafts by local vendors. Bring cash to shop.

6. HEALTH SERVICES AND INSURANCE INFORMATION SESSION
Wednesday, Aug 26, 5:30pm, GLC Room F
Learn how to make the best of the offerings of the Schiffert Student Health Center and your Aetna health insurance plan. Representatives from both offices will provide some general information and answer questions you may have.

7. INTERVARSITY GRADUATE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP – 1ST FALL MTG
Wednesday, Aug 26, 6:00pm, GLC Room B
InterVarsity Graduate Christian Fellowship <http://gcfvt.wordpress.com/> meets weekly for a free dinner and interactive Bible discussion. All are welcome!

8. THESIS THURSDAYS
Thursdays, 8:30am-3:30pm
Need a quiet space to work on your thesis, dissertation, or course work? Gotta study for exams? Absolutely have to get that article out, like, yesterday? Thesis Thursday is your answer! This weekly gathering is for grad students who want to keep accountable to a regular work time and need a guaranteed quiet place to work. Meet each Thursday just a few blocks off campus at 107 Church Street – 2nd floor of the State Farm office (entrance on Church Street). Free coffee and wi-fi, plus multiple spots to sit and study alone or in groups. Stop in any time during study hours. Limited parking available. For more details, contact grad student Morgan Franke at fmorg14@vt.edu.

9. GLC CAFÉ + ICE CREAM!
Thursday, Aug 27, 3:30-5:00pm, Student Lounge
Stop by this special edition of the weekly GLC café where there will be free ice cream with the exec board officers and Grad School staff. Co-sponsored by the GSA and the Graduate School. The GLC Café is offered throughout the year with free coffee, tea, and cookies in the company of your graduate-student and Grad-School colleagues.

10. GAME NIGHT WITH QGP&A
Thursday, Aug 27, 5:30-8:00pm, GLC Room D
Join Queer Grads, Professionals, and Allies (QGP&A) for their welcome back game night. Enjoy an evening of board games and conversation in a relaxed and affirming environment for all identities including, but not limited to, LGBTQ+. Some form of food will be provided. Contact Darren <dmaczka@vt.edu> with questions.

11. CASCADES HIKE & PICNIC LUNCH
Saturday, Aug 29, 9:00am – Meet outside GLC lobby to carpool
Join this group for a leisurely hike to a local waterfall followed by a picnic lunch! Anyone is welcome, but space is limited, so please sign up at http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d48a4ab29aafe3-cascades3. Sponsored by InterVarsity Graduate Christian Fellowship.

12. VT LINUX LAPTOP ORCHESTRA RECRUITING NEW MEMBERS – 1st posting
The experimental ensemble is open as a 1-credit hour elective (MUS3314, listed under Prof. Bukvic, CRN 85300) to all VT students. Students engaging in the course will be given an opportunity to participate in a cutting-edge performance ensemble and explore latest technologies without the need of prior musical training. Class can accommodate up to 17 members; only a few spots left. Students interested in designing their own instruments and composing for the laptop orchestra will also have an opportunity to register for an independent study that also counts as a CS technical elective. If you are new to L2Ork and would like to learn more, please visit http://l2ork.icat.vt.edu. First meeting of the semester on Tue, Aug 25, 3:30-5:30pm, DISIS in Newman Library.

13. REGISTER FOR “GRAD” COURSES FOR FALL 2015
The Graduate School offers a wide array of courses to complement your major studies each semester. Open to all, no pre-requisites. Fall opportunities include:

GRAD 5014, Academic Integrity and Plagiarism – online course
GRAD 5104, Preparing the Future Professoriate – overview of higher ed & faculty roles
GRAD 5114, Contemporary Pedagogy
GRAD 5144, Communicating Science
GRAD 5124, Library Research Skills – online course; register for section by discipline
GRAD 5204, Citizen Scholar Seminar – apply your research interests for the good of society
GRAD 5214, Diversity for a Global Society – prepare to work effectively in contemporary society
GRAD 5224G, Advanced Global Aspects of Intellectual Property Law – controversial topics related to medicine, knowledge, biological materials
GRAD 5314, Future Industrial Professional in Science and Engineering – guidance for pursuing careers in business and industry.

For more information visit: http://graduateschool.vt.edu/gs/tge/fp_course.

14. PERFORMANCES SOUGHT FOR GOBBLERFEST – 2nd posting
Gobblerfest, Virginia Tech’s perennial kick-off festival, is looking for student organizations, including international student organizations, to perform at Gobblerfest. Performances are to be 5-7 minutes maximum. Interested organizations are asked to reply to the email previously sent to them. Performances will be scheduled on a first-come first-served basis sometime between 5:00pm-7:00pm on Sep 4, 2015. Once all slots are filled, organizations will be contacted to set up specific time slots. Please direct all questions/concerns to Jaime Williams at jaimew@vt.edu.

15. SIGN UP NOW FOR PAYROLL DEDUCTION OF COMP FEES FOR GRAD ASSISTANTS – final posting
The registration system for paying comprehensive fees through payroll deduction is now open. Graduate students on an assistantship must either pay their comprehensive fees or enroll for payroll deductions before the payment deadline. To enroll in payroll deductions, first register for classes, then login to Hokie SPA, choose University Account Information menu, and click on Graduate Students on Assistantship, enroll in Payroll Deduction. You must enroll in payroll deduction each semester in which you wish to take advantage of this opportunity. Learn more at http://graduateschool.vt.edu/financial/assistantships#Payroll%20Deduction%20of%20Comprehensive%20and%20Capital%20Fees%20for%20Graduate%20Assistants.

16. CONFERENCE REGISTRATION OPEN FOR NEXT GENERATION INFRASTRUCTURE – 3rd posting
Grad students are encouraged to take advantage of early registration for the third annual International Symposium for Next Generation Infrastructure (ISNGI) held in Washington, DC Sep 14-15, 2015. The symposium is hosted by the Global Forum for Urban and Regional Resilience (GFURR) and Virginia Bioinformatics Institute (VBI), two of VT’s premier research institutions. The Symposium provides an excellent opportunity to access and network with the best minds from across the world in the fields of both advanced infrastructure and resilience. Registering for the conference before Aug 14 qualifies participants for preferred registration rates: http://www.isngi.org/.

17. THREE 6-MONTH WAGE POSITION AS NEWS ANALYST – 1st posting
20 hrs/week, $20/hr, work-from-home/online position
The Discovery Analytics Center of VT Department of Computer Science is looking to fill 3 wage positions for news analysts. The duration is six months, Sep 2015 – Feb 2016, with possibility for an extension. News analysts will be responsible for reading news articles and extracting information from them. The news articles will be in Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic and Chinese and will focus specifically on political and national news. Requirements: 1) Proficiency with at least one of these four languages: Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, and Chinese. 2) Knowledge of and interest in world and regional politics. Apply by Aug 26. For information about application procedure please contact parang@cs.vt.edu.

18. GSA SEEKS 2015-2016 PROGRAM CHAIRS – 1st posting
The GSA is currently accepting applications for this year’s program chairs! Chairs are interviewed and appointed by the Executive Board officers. Responsibilities include implementing the GSA’s programs, attending board and delegate meetings, and volunteering at GSA-sponsored events. Program chairs develop leadership skills and can add unique professional experiences to their CVs. Currently the GSA is seeking two Travel Fund Program chairs, two Research Symposium chairs, and one Events and Special Projects chair. All chairs will work under the supervision of the Executive Board. Position descriptions are available on our website (tinyurl.com/gsa-chairs <http://tinyurl.com/gsa-chairs> ). To apply please email your CV, the name of the position to which you’re applying, and a brief letter of interest in Word format to Kasey Richardson, Administrative Director of the GSA, at kasey@vt.edu. No prior experience with the GSA is required. Applications must be received by Friday, 9/11 at 5pm.

19. VT ENGAGE AMERICORPS NETWORK MEMBERS SOUGHT – 1st posting
Do you enjoy community service, but want to do more? Join the VT Engage AmeriCorps Network! VTEngage is hiring 21 part-time members to start this fall. Members will serve with the American Red Cross and Smart Beginnings New River Valley to build awareness and capacity in the areas of disaster preparedness and early childhood literacy. AmeriCorps members are placed with these nonprofits to serve the New River Valley area for a national service term that can be completed over the course of the academic year or full year (September 2015-September 2016.) Learn more at http://www.engage.vt.edu/americorps/ and apply at https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5mQ48wVtrFiYX4h. Contact Lindsey Gleason at engage@vt.edu or 540.231.9798 with questions.

20. PARTICIPANTS SOUGHT FOR PROGRAM FOR MOTHERS ON STRESS MANAGEMENT & HEALTHY EATING – 1st posting
Participation involves attending four weekly meetings lasting 1.5 hours, a focus group, and a phone interview four weeks later. You will be asked to fill out surveys about your eating behavior and experience of stress at the beginning and end of the study, along with saliva samples and body measurements. The weekly sessions will focus on managing stress, slowing down, and healthy food. The focus group and interview will help researchers learn more about your experience in the program. You may be eligible to participate if you are: a mother 18 or older with a child 5 years or younger living in your home; not currently pregnant or breastfeeding; not participating in a weight loss program or diet. Participants will receive $10-85 based on level of participation. Date and time of program will be determined upon convenience for majority of participants. Contact Lauren by calling/texting (540)808.5358 or emailing slowdownvt@gmail.com.

21. PARTICIPANTS SOUGHT FOR SURVEY OF DOCTORAL STUDENTS’ EXPERIENCE WITH LIT REVIEW – 1st posting
A VT research team is conducting a study regarding doctoral students’ experiences in working on a literature review. The survey includes questions about your program experiences while working on the literature review phase of your doctoral program. Participation in this study will inform researchers regarding ways to help make writing a literature review a better experience for students in the future. Participants must have already completed dissertation literature review to participate in the survey, which takes about 20 minutes to complete. Participation is voluntary and anonymous. If you have any questions, contact any member of the research team by emailing to literaturereviewvt@gmail.com. Complete the survey at https://survey.vt.edu/survey/entry.jsp?id=1429626948238 by Sep 23.

22. PARTICIPANTS SOUGHT FOR STUDY EXAMINING HEART RATE IN AUTISM – 1st posting
Participants between the ages of 5-8 are sought for a research study investigating heart rate and restricted repetitive behaviors in autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Researchers are recruiting children with an ASD diagnosis as well as typically developing children. Participation requires a 1-hour laboratory visit from the participant and their parent. The child will be asked to watch a video while wearing a heart rate monitor and a parent will be asked to fill out a packet of questionnaires regarding their child’s health history and behavior. Participants will receive a $20.00 gift card as compensation for their 1-hour laboratory visit. If interested (IRB #: 14-1177), contact the Mind-Body Lab by email (VirginiaTechMBL@gmail.com or by phone (1-540-231-3630) for more information.

23. INTERLOPER MAGAZINE SEEKS CONTRIBUTORS – 2nd posting
The Interloper, Virginia Tech’s LGBT magazine, is looking for enthusiastic, hard-working contributors for its 4th issue. The magazine still needs editors, writers, artists, photographers, and designers. If you are interested in getting involved, please email Matty Bennett at theinterlopervt@gmail.com.

24. HEALTH CARE UTILIZATION SURVEY FOR INTL GRAD STUDENTS – 2nd posting
VT international graduate students are invited to participate in a public health practicum project by taking an anonymous online survey that takes about 5-6 minutes to complete. The information you provide will help researchers identify the barriers international graduate students face in accessing health care services, and help develop ways to address the barriers in order to facilitate student’s access to health services and increase the quality of the available services for current and future students. Access the survey at https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_0uYO5CFMHRWS4Kh. If you have any questions, contact Fatemeh Zarghami at fatemehz@vt.edu or Dr. Kerry Redican at: kredican@vt.edu.

25. MALE AND FEMALE PARTICIPANTS SOUGHT FOR COFFEE RESEARCH STUDY – 3rd (updated) posting
Both male and female participants of 18-24 years of age are now being sought for a study examining the effects of caffeine on the mind and body. Must be: a healthy regular consumer of moderate amounts of coffee, a non-smoker, right-handed, free of neurological disorder or cardiovascular disease. Activities: Two morning sessions (~1 hour & 45 minutes each) and two afternoon sessions (~30 minutes each) involving collection of non-invasive physiological measures, standard laboratory tasks, and completion of questionnaires. Participant compensation is $25 per session, plus a $15 bonus for completion of all phases of the study, plus a $10 bonus for successful completion of memory tasks (up to $125 total). All subject information is kept anonymous and confidential. If you have any questions, would like to learn more or to see if you meet qualifications for the study, email Shara Grant at shara7g@vt.edu.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

A CONVERSATION WITH BLACK FACULTY: NAVIGATING GRADUATE DEPARTMENTS
Tuesday, Sep 1, 11:30am-1:00pm, GLC Room B
Before you get stressed and overwhelmed, join a conversation with faculty members about being successful and strategic in your graduate programs. Light lunch will be served. RSVP at: https://survey.vt.edu/survey/entry.jsp?id=1440101147667. Program sponsored by Multicultural Academic Opportunities Program (MAOP).

PARENT SUPPORT GROUP LUNCHEON – register now!
Wednesday, Sep 9
Graduate students with children are invited to join this year’s first Parent Support Group Luncheon. This month participants will have the privilege of hearing from guest speaker Laurie Fritsch about Student Health Initiatives at Virginia Tech that can benefit your family. Lunch is provided, and spouses are welcome. Please register at www.SignUpGenius.com/go/20F0E4FABAA28A1FF2-september. For more information contact Marin Riegger at mriegger@vt.edu.

August 17, 2015July 19, 2023

August 17-23, 2015

1. WEEKLY WALK-IN SERVICES IN THE GLC – break schedule; updated 8/3

Career Services advising: on hiatus until Sep 23
Cook Counseling: Fridays 1:00-5:00pm in the summer, Green Room
Graduate School regular hours: 8:00am-5:00pm
LISA Statistical Consulting: Tuesdays,10:00-12:00 in Room A
Writing assistance: on hiatus until fall

2. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS WELCOME RECEPTION
Monday, Aug 17, 7:00pm, GLC Multipurpose Room
Food, music and fun! This welcome social is co-hosted by the Cranwell International Center and the Council of International Student Organizations. Free and open to all.

3. HEALTH INSURANCE SIGN UP
Tuesday, Aug 18, 12:00-3:00, GLC Lobby
Thursday, Aug 20, 2:00-4:30, GLC Lobby
Friday, Aug 21, 10:00-1:00, GLC Lobby
Stop by the GLC Lobby to sign up for student health insurance with Aetna and ask representatives any questions you may have. For questions contact the Student Medical Insurance Office at smi@vt.edu.

4. UNDERREPRESENTED GRADUATE STUDENT LUNCHEON
Wednesday, Aug 19, 11:30am-1:00pm, GLC Multipurpose Room
The Graduate School invites students who identify as an underrepresented minority to attend a welcome luncheon to meet fellow students, faculty and staff. Sign up at https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0wWgNCFrz4rf1ul.

5. WELCOME BACK BBQ
Wednesday, Aug 19, 5:00-8:00pm, University Club (next to GLC)
The Graduate Student Assembly and VT Graduate School invite all new and returning graduate students to their annual Welcome Back BBQ. Catered by Hethwood Market, food options include barbecue pork, Italian chicken, vegetarian lasagna, as well as a variety of side dishes and dessert. Email Chelsea Corkins at ccorkins@vt.edu if you have any food restriction (religious, allergies, or otherwise). Various games will be available on the lawn throughout the event. This event is free and a great opportunity to meet new graduate students and have some fun before the semester begins. Registration is not required though encouraged at https://www.facebook.com/events/663369607096877/ to help organizers estimate food. If you are interested in volunteering at this event, contact Chelsea Corkins at ccorkins@vt.edu.

6. MAKE YOURSELF AT HOME IN BLACKSBURG
Thursday, Aug 20, 4:30-6pm, GLC Multipurpose Room
New and returning students are invited to connect with faculty, staff, students and resources that can help you succeed in graduate school and maintain a healthy life balance. Free food and door prizes! Please sign up at https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9ZcImHWgGFaQKWN if you are planning to attend.

7. REGISTER FOR "GRAD" COURSES FOR FALL 2015
The Graduate School offers a wide array of courses to complement your major studies each semester. Open to all, no pre-requisites. Fall opportunities include:

GRAD 5014, Academic Integrity and Plagiarism – online course
GRAD 5104, Preparing the Future Professoriate – overview of higher ed & faculty roles
GRAD 5114, Contemporary Pedagogy
GRAD 5144, Communicating Science
GRAD 5124, Library Research Skills – online course; register for section by discipline
GRAD 5204, Citizen Scholar Seminar – apply your research interests for the good of society
GRAD 5214, Diversity for a Global Society – prepare to work effectively in contemporary society
GRAD 5224G, Advanced Global Aspects of Intellectual Property Law – controversial topics related to medicine, knowledge, biological materials
GRAD 5314, Future Industrial Professional in Science and Engineering – guidance for pursuing careers in business and industry.

For more details visit http://graduateschool.vt.edu/gs/tge/fp_courses.

8. PERFORMANCES SOUGHT FOR GOBBLERFEST – 1st posting
Gobblerfest, Virginia Tech’s perennial kick-off festival, is looking for student organizations, including international student organizations, to perform at Gobblerfest. Performances are to be 5-7 minutes maximum. Interested organizations are asked to reply to the email previously sent to them. Performances will be scheduled on a first-come first-served basis sometime between 5:00pm-7:00pm on Sep 4, 2015. Once all slots are filled, organizations will be contacted to set up specific time slots. Please direct all questions/concerns to Jaime Williams at jaimew@vt.edu.

9. LITTLE HOKIE HANGOUT CHILDCARE FACILITY NOW ACCEPTING APLICATIONS – final posting
Now accepting applications for the Little Hokie Hangout! The LHH is a new part-day parent cooperative child care program that is run directly across the street from campus. The program director, Mariann Matson, is happy to schedule a time for you to walk through, answer any questions you might have, and provide you with an application form. You can reach her at mematson@vt.edu. This is a play-based program for children who are turning 2 through age 5, but spots are limited so don’t wait! Forms are due by Aug 15. Email childcare@vt.edu for more information.

10. SIGN UP NOW FOR PAYROLL DEDUCTION OF COMP FEES FOR GRAD ASSISTANTS – 4th posting
The registration system for paying comprehensive fees through payroll deduction is now open. Graduate students on an assistantship must either pay their comprehensive fees or enroll for payroll deductions before the payment deadline. To enroll in payroll deductions, first register for classes, then login to Hokie SPA, choose University Account Information menu, and click on Graduate Students on Assistantship, enroll in Payroll Deduction. You must enroll in payroll deduction each semester in which you wish to take advantage of this opportunity. Learn more at http://graduateschool.vt.edu/financial/assistantships#Payroll%20Deduction%20of%20Comprehensive%20and%20Capital%20Fees%20for%20Graduate%20Assistants.

11. CONFERENCE REGISTRATION OPEN FOR NEXT GENERATION INFRASTRUCTURE – 2nd posting
Grad students are encouraged to take advantage of early registration for the third annual International Symposium for Next Generation Infrastructure (ISNGI) held in Washington, DC Sep 14-15, 2015. The symposium is hosted by the Global Forum for Urban and Regional Resilience (GFURR) and Virginia Bioinformatics Institute (VBI), two of VT’s premier research institutions. The Symposium provides an excellent opportunity to access and network with the best minds from across the world in the fields of both advanced infrastructure and resilience. Registering for the conference before Aug 14 qualifies participants for preferred registration rates: http://www.isngi.org/.

12. NEW GA POSITION IN VT SMART INFRASTRUCTURE LAB – 3rd posting
VTSIL is looking for highly motivated grad student help develop code for collecting and processing data from a data acquisition network. This is an opportunity to work with cutting edge data acquisition systems and a unique test bed, gain valuable experience with real-world data collection and data management, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of students and professors. The goal of the position is to develop a GUI that simplifies the use of an existing C++ code, which is designed to acquire data from a distributed data acquisition system throughout Goodwin Hall. Experience in programming in C++ is required; experience with data acquisition, instrumentation, Qt and MATLAB is desired. The expected duration of these positions is on-going and research credit could be offered if appropriate. For more information visit: http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/staff/zxie/GA_vtsil.pdf. If interested, please e-mail Dr. Tarazaga at pt@vt.edu or Dr. Xie at zhiwuxie@vt.edu.

13. NEW FT GA POSITION IN LIBRARY – WEB AND GRAPHIC DESIGNER – 3rd posting
Must have strong, verifiable web and graphic design skills; keen eye with experience and understanding of site architecture, user experience, color theory and color management on the web. Knowledge of current web markup or scripting languages: HTML, CSS, and JavaScript with a basic understanding of how mockups translate to code. Ability to learn new internet and authoring technologies relevant for website development. Demonstrated evidence in coding and creation of websites. Evidence of creativity and innovation. Experience in collaborative work environments. Excellent analytical, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills. Demonstrated knowledge of trends in web and graphic design. Learn more about the position and application requirements at http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/staff/zxie/GA_web_designer.pdf. To apply, email all required application materials to zhiwuxie@vt.edu with "GA: Web Designer" as the subject.

14. VT CREW TEAM SEEKS COACH – 3rd posting
The VT Crew Team, sport club within Recreational Sports, is in search of a head varsity coach. This is a paid position for the 2015 Fall and 2016 Spring seasons. The program is student-run and all administrative and logistical issues are managed by the executive team. If you are interested, or know of any potential coaching candidates, contact Neill Frazier at neillf5@vt.edu or (703)-431-8113, or the VT Crew Team at virginiatechcrewteam@gmail.com. Learn more about the team at http://vtcrew.weebly.com/.

15. INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER WAGE POSITION OPEN – 3rd posting
The Division of Student Affairs Human Resources (DSA HR) office is searching for a graduate student to assist with instructional design and assessment work for training and development programs in the DSA. Duties include researching, coordinating, and developing talent-development content and presentation projects for various populations and learning formats, including online training. The position will also assist with general management and processing of assessment projects for the DSA HR office. Preference given to candidates who have education and/or experience in education, training, adult learning, instruction design, or a related field. Experience with PowerPoint, Scholar, Canvas, Articulate Storyline, Baseline, and/or Qualtrics software is preferred. This is an hourly wage position that averages 10-15 hrs/wk. To apply, send a cover letter and resume to Greg Beecher at gbeecher@vt.edu by 5 pm on Friday, Sep 4. Anticipated start date is mid-September, 2015.

16. INTERLOPER MAGAZINE SEEKS CONTRIBUTORS – 1st posting
The Interloper, Virginia Tech’s LGBT magazine, is looking for enthusiastic, hard-working contributors for its 4th issue. The magazine still needs editors, writers, artists, photographers, and designers. If you are interested in getting involved, please email Matty Bennett at theinterlopervt@gmail.com.

17. HEALTH CARE UTILIZATION SURVEY FOR INTL GRAD STUDENTS – 1st posting
VT international graduate students are invited to participate in a public health practicum project by taking an anonymous online survey that takes about 5-6 minutes to complete. The information you provide will help researchers identify the barriers international graduate students face in accessing health care services, and help develop ways to address the barriers in order to facilitate student’s access to health services and increase the quality of the available services for current and future students. Access the survey at https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_0uYO5CFMHRWS4Kh. If you have any questions, contact Fatemeh Zarghami at fatemehz@vt.edu or Dr. Kerry Redican at: kredican@vt.edu.

18. MALE PARTICIPANTS SOUGHT FOR COFFEE RESEARCH STUDY – 2nd posting
Male participants of 18-24 years of age are sought for a study examining the effects of caffeine on the mind and body. Must be: a healthy regular consumer of moderate amounts of coffee, a non-smoker, right-handed, free of neurological disorder or cardiovascular disease. Activities: Two morning sessions (~1 hour & 45 minutes each) and two afternoon sessions (~30 minutes each) involving collection of non-invasive physiological measures, standard laboratory tasks, and completion of questionnaires. Participant compensation for time is $25 per session, plus a $15 bonus for completion of all phases of the study, plus a $10 bonus for successful completion of memory tasks (up to $125 total). All subject information is kept anonymous and confidential. If you have any questions, would like to learn more about the study or to see if you meet qualifications for the study, email Shara Grant at shara7g@vt.edu.

19. GRAD STUDENT VOLUNTEERS SOUGHT TO HELP WITH ORIENTATION – final posting
The Graduate School is looking for graduate student volunteers (graduate ambassadors) to assist with the Welcome Center and New Graduate Student Orientation in the GLC (Aug 17-21). Roles include: Welcome Center staffing; orientation crowd control; program set up, and more. If you are available and interested in assisting with any of these events, please fill out this short survey: https://survey.vt.edu/survey/entry.jsp?id=1438028410495. Training will be offered to all grad ambassadors.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

THRIVING IN GRADUATE SCHOOL: A CONVERSATION ON SUCCESS
Monday, Aug 24, 6:30-8:00pm, GLC Multipurpose Room
Discover resources for academic and personal success at this free dinner, panel discussion, and community dialogue co-sponsored by InterVarsity Graduate Christian Fellowship <http://gcfvt.wordpress.com/> and the Black Graduate Student Organization <http://www.bgso.org.vt.edu/index.php> (BGSO).

INTERVARSITY GRADUATE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP – 1ST FALL MTG
Wednesday, Aug 26, 6:00pm, GLC (room TBA)
InterVarsity Graduate Christian Fellowship <http://gcfvt.wordpress.com/> meets weekly for a free dinner and interactive Bible discussion. All are welcome!

INTERCULTURAL ENGAGEMENT FALL RECEPTIONS – register now!
Intercultural Engagement Center’s Fall 2015 Welcome Receptions are open to any new or returning student, faculty, and staff member who identifies with or would like to support these groups (Black and African-American, Asian and Asian-American, Hispanic and Latino, Veterans, Students with disabilities, Native American, First-generation, LGBT*Q). An RSVP through the Intercultural Engagement Center’s page on GobblerConnect is preferred for each reception. Learn more at http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/notices/072215-dsa-iecreceptions.html.

August 10, 2015July 19, 2023

August 10-16, 2015

1. WEEKLY WALK-IN SERVICES IN THE GLC – break schedule; updated 8/3

Career Services advising: on hiatus until fall
Cook Counseling: Fridays 1:00-5:00pm in the summer, Green Room
GLC Café: 3:30-5:00 every Thursday, Reading Room – continues through summer
Graduate School regular hours: 8:00am-5:00pm
LISA Statistical Consulting: Tuesdays,10:00-12:00 in Room A
Writing assistance: on hiatus until fall

2. THESIS THURSDAY

Thursdays, 8:30am – 3:30pm

Need a quiet space to work on your thesis, dissertation, or course work? Gotta study for exams? Absolutely have to get that article out, like, yesterday? Thesis Thursday is your answer! Thesis Thursday is a weekly gathering of graduate students who want to keep accountable to a regular work time and need a guaranteed quiet place to work. Meet each Thursday just a few blocks off campus at 107 Church Street – 2nd floor of the State Farm office (entrance on Church Street). Free coffee and wi-fi provided, plus multiple spots to sit and study alone or in groups. Plus, there’s a lobby area to take a quick break or talk through a problem with a fellow grad! Stop in any time during study hours. Limited parking available. For more details, please contact grad student Tana M. Schiewer at tanas@vt.edu.

3. GLC CAFÉ: JUST THE USUAL

Thursday, Aug 13, 3:30-5:00pm, GLC Reading Room

The GLC Café is offered throughout the year with free coffee, tea, and cookies in the company of your graduate-student and Grad-School colleagues. There may be a special surprise for those who are doing their qualifying exams this week to keep their spirits up.

4. REGISTER FOR “GRAD” COURSES FOR FALL 2015

The Graduate School offers a wide array of courses to complement your major studies each semester. Open to all, no pre-requisites. Fall opportunities include:

GRAD 5014, Academic Integrity and Plagiarism – online course
GRAD 5104, Preparing the Future Professoriate – overview of higher ed & faculty roles
GRAD 5114, Contemporary Pedagogy
GRAD 5144, Communicating Science
GRAD 5124, Library Research Skills – online course; register for section by discipline
GRAD 5204, Citizen Scholar Seminar – apply your research interests for the good of society
GRAD 5214, Diversity for a Global Society – prepare to work effectively in contemporary society
GRAD 5224G, Advanced Global Aspects of Intellectual Property Law – controversial topics related to medicine, knowledge, biological materials
GRAD 5314, Future Industrial Professional in Science and Engineering – guidance for pursuing careers in business and industry.

http://graduateschool.vt.edu/gs/tge/fp_courses

5. LITTLE HOKIE HANGOUT CHILDCARE FACILITY NOW ACCEPTING APLICATIONS – 3rd posting

Now accepting applications for the Little Hokie Hangout! The LHH is a new part-day parent cooperative child care program that is run directly across the street from campus. The program director, Mariann Matson, is happy to schedule a time for you to walk through, answer any questions you might have, and provide you with an application form. You can reach her at mematson@vt.edu. This is a play-based program for children who are turning 2 through age 5, but spots are limited so don’t wait! Forms are due by Aug 15. Email childcare@vt.edu for more information.

6. SHARE INSPIRING/FUN SHORT VIDEO ADVICE FOR NEW GRAD STUDENTS! – still posting

What advice do you wish someone had shared with you when you first started as a grad student at Virginia Tech? What little tidbit of information made your first year better, more successful, more fun? Use your smartphone or camera to record a quick video and share your insight(s) with new graduate students; in the video, hold up or stand in front of a sign that has your first name, academic level, and department/program (for example, <Monika, master’s in hotel management>. Clips may be up to 20 seconds long and must be in MPEG4 format. See examples and upload your video at https://drive.google.com/a/vt.edu/folderview?id=0B34tzO_IExZDfjl2anNMLUtJdGFfV2lUcXhSM2h6YUQ0YVVCUjFFb3JBdHZKYWh3NkFlNFk&usp=sharing_eid. The best submissions will be compiled into a short video that will be presented during new graduate student orientation and on the Graduate School’s website. Be creative!

7. SIGN UP NOW FOR PAYROLL DEDUCTION OF COMP FEES FOR GRAD ASSISTANTS – 4th posting

The registration system for paying comprehensive fees through payroll deduction is now open. Graduate students on an assistantship must either pay their comprehensive fees or enroll for payroll deductions before the payment deadline. To enroll in payroll deductions, first register for classes, then login to Hokie SPA, choose University Account Information menu, and click on Graduate Students on Assistantship, enroll in Payroll Deduction. You must enroll in payroll deduction each semester in which you wish to take advantage of this opportunity. Learn more at http://graduateschool.vt.edu/financial/assistantships#Payroll%20Deduction%20of%20Comprehensive%20and%20Capital%20Fees%20for%20Graduate%20Assistants.

8. CONFERENCE REGISTRATION OPEN FOR NEXT GENERATION INFRASTRUCTURE – 1st posting

Grad students are encouraged to take advantage of early registration for the third annual International Symposium for Next Generation Infrastructure (ISNGI) held in Washington, DC Sep 14-15, 2015. The symposium is hosted by the Global Forum for Urban and Regional Resilience (GFURR) and Virginia Bioinformatics Institute (VBI), two of VT’s premier research institutions. The Symposium provides an excellent opportunity to access and network with the best minds from across the world in the fields of both advanced infrastructure and resilience. Registering for the conference before Aug 14 qualifies participants for preferred registration rates: http://www.isngi.org/.

9. NEW GA POSITION IN VT SMART INFRASTRUCTURE LAB – 2nd posting

VTSIL is looking for highly motivated grad student help develop code for collecting and processing data from a data acquisition network. This is an opportunity to work with cutting edge data acquisition systems and a unique test bed, gain valuable experience with real-world data collection and data management, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of students and professors. The goal of the position is to develop a GUI that simplifies the use of an existing C++ code, which is designed to acquire data from a distributed data acquisition system throughout Goodwin Hall. Experience in programming in C++ is required; experience with data acquisition, instrumentation, Qt and MATLAB is desired. The expected duration of these positions is on-going and research credit could be offered if appropriate. For more information visit: http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/staff/zxie/GA_vtsil.pdf. If interested, please e-mail Dr. Tarazaga at pt@vt.edu or Dr. Xie at zhiwuxie@vt.edu.

10. NEW FT GA POSITION IN LIBRARY – WEB AND GRAPHIC DESIGNER – 2nd posting

Must have strong, verifiable web and graphic design skills; keen eye with experience and understanding of site architecture, user experience, color theory and color management on the web. Knowledge of current web markup or scripting languages: HTML, CSS, and JavaScript with a basic understanding of how mockups translate to code. Ability to learn new internet and authoring technologies relevant for website development. Demonstrated evidence in coding and creation of websites. Evidence of creativity and innovation. Experience in collaborative work environments. Excellent analytical, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills. Demonstrated knowledge of trends in web and graphic design. Learn more about the position and application requirements at http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/staff/zxie/GA_web_designer.pdf. To apply, email all required application materials to zhiwuxie@vt.edu with “GA: Web Designer” as the subject.

11. GA OPENING IN VT ENGAGE – 2nd posting

The Graduate Assistant for the Students Engaging and Responding through Volunteer Experiences Living Learning Community (SERVE LLC) is responsible for assisting the Assistant Director for Student Engagement at VT Engage: The Community Learning Collaborative in providing leadership for SERVE LLC programming initiatives, supporting instruction/evaluation in the associated LDRS 1015-1016 course series, facilitating group reflections, and mentoring/coaching student leaders throughout their SERVE experience. Additionally, the GA for SERVE will assist in program assessment, student evaluations, and will help represent SERVE in collaborations with other VT Engage staff, campus partners, and community organizations. The GA for SERVE is a 9-month position that does not require campus residency and is supervised by the Assistant Director for Student Engagement. Learn more about the position and application requirements at http://www.engage.vt.edu/graduate-assistant-for-serve-llc/. Apply by Aug 12.

12. VT CREW TEAM SEEKS COACH – 2nd posting

The VT Crew Team, sport club within Recreational Sports, is in search of a head varsity coach. This is a paid position for the 2015 Fall and 2016 Spring seasons. The program is student-run and all administrative and logistical issues are managed by the executive team. If you are interested, or know of any potential coaching candidates, contact Neill Frazier at neillf5@vt.edu or (703)-431-8113, or the VT Crew Team at virginiatechcrewteam@gmail.com. Learn more about the team at

http://vtcrew.weebly.com/.

13. INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER WAGE POSITION OPEN – 2nd posting

The Division of Student Affairs Human Resources (DSA HR) office is searching for a graduate student to assist with instructional design and assessment work for training and development programs in the DSA. Duties include researching, coordinating, and developing talent-development content and presentation projects for various populations and learning formats, including online training. The position will also assist with general management and processing of assessment projects for the DSA HR office. Preference given to candidates who have education and/or experience in education, training, adult learning, instruction design, or a related field. Experience with PowerPoint, Scholar, Canvas, Articulate Storyline, Baseline, and/or Qualtrics software is preferred. This is an hourly wage position that averages 10-15 hrs/wk. To apply, send a cover letter and resume to Greg Beecher at gbeecher@vt.edu by 5 pm on Friday, Sep 4. Anticipated start date is mid-September, 2015.

14. MENTORS SOUGHT IN BIOMED & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES PROGRAM – 2nd posting

The Bridges to the Baccalaureate Scholars Program is looking for graduate students to serve as mentors for students interested in biomedical and behavioral sciences. This program is funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) as a means to promote diversity and inclusion in the biomedical and behavioral sciences. Students are paired with mentors for fall semester to help with acclimating to VT, discuss research as a potential avenue for a career option, and have conversations about setting goals and professional development. Mentors are given an introduction to the program with the mentor coordinator and a list of topics to cover for the semester. Mentors are required to meet in person bi-weekly with their mentees and check in via email on the off weeks. Mentors are paid $400 at the end of the semester for their services and are asked to participate in a post-mentoring survey to assess personal gains as a mentor and outcomes of the mentoring relationship. To apply, complete the application at http://tinyurl.com/phlnphy

by 11:59PM, Aug 12. Contact Dr. Nikki Lewis (snl@vt.edu) with any questions.

15. WAGE POSITION OPEN IN GLC: DIGITAL MEDIA CONTENT MANAGER – 3rd posting

The incumbent is responsible for managing digital sign, web and Facebook content, including content development and scheduling, screen and software maintenance, website maintenance, and communication and coordination with Grad School and GLC Service Desk staff. Must be FT grad student, have experience with any of the following software applications: Drupal, Dreamweaver, Macromedia Flash, Photoshop, MS PP, MS Paint, Samsung MagicNet Pro, flash converters. Preference will be given for: at least one semester of previous VT enrollment; web maintenance experience; knowledge of services, programs and events offered in the GLC. Must possess excellent communication skills and be able to work in a team environment. Submit cover letter and resume to grads@vt.edu. Position open until filled. Anticipated starting date: Aug 17 or later. $13/hr, approx. 10 hrs/wk.

16. MALE PARTICIPANTS SOUGHT FOR COFFEE RESEARCH STUDY – 1st posting

Male participants of 18-24 years of age are sought for a study examining the effects of caffeine on the mind and body. Must be: a healthy regular consumer of moderate amounts of coffee, a non-smoker, right-handed, free of neurological disorder or cardiovascular disease. Activities: Two morning sessions (~1 hour & 45 minutes each) and two afternoon sessions (~30 minutes each) involving collection of non-invasive physiological measures, standard laboratory tasks, and completion of questionnaires. Participant compensation for time is $25 per session, plus a $15 bonus for completion of all phases of the study, plus a $10 bonus for successful completion of memory tasks (up to $125 total). All subject information is kept anonymous and confidential. If you have any questions, would like to learn more about the study or to see if you meet qualifications for the study, email Shara Grant at shara7g@vt.edu.

17. GRAD STUDENT VOLUNTEERS SOUGHT TO HELP WITH ORIENTATION – 3rd posting

The Graduate School is looking for graduate student volunteers (graduate ambassadors) to assist with international graduate student check-in (Aug 3-21), GTA training (Aug 17-18), the Welcome Center and New Graduate Student Orientation in the GLC (Aug 17-21). Roles include: check-in and registration assistance, information and guidance to attendees; Welcome Center staffing; orientation crowd control; program set up, and more. If you are available and interested in assisting with any of these events, please fill out this short survey: https://survey.vt.edu/survey/entry.jsp?id=1438028410495. Training will be offered to all grad ambassadors.

18. VOLUNTEERS SOUGHT FOR MUSCLE FATIGUE AND RECORVERY STUDY – 3rd posting

Volunteers are sought for dissertation research study about the effects of different physical demands on muscle fatigue. Participants will perform a set of tasks, requiring forceful exertions of the hand, forearm, and/or upper arm. Muscular strength will be measured by voluntary contraction and electrical stimulation of muscles. Other measures will be related to performance and muscle fatigue by monitoring the muscle activity using EMG electrodes. Experiments will be conducted in the Safety Engineering Laboratory in the ISE department. The complete experiment involves up to 7 experimental sessions, each requiring about 4 hours. Participants are paid $10/hour and a $10 bonus after completing all sessions. Participation is voluntary and confidential. Must be age 18-30; males and females; no current or recent history of a physical disorder affecting the hand/arm; exercise on a regular basis (2-3 times per week). Study protocols have been approved by the VT IRB (13-1160). Contact Ehsan Rashedi at rashedi@vt.edu, (540) 629-0297 with any questions or if interested in participating.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

WELCOME BACK BBQ

Wednesday, Aug 19, 5:00-8:00pm, University Club (next to GLC)

The Graduate Student Assembly and VT Graduate School invite all new and returning graduate students, and their family, to their annual Welcome Back BBQ. This event will be catered by Hethwood Market, with food options including barbecue pork, Italian chicken, and vegetarian lasagna, as well as a variety of side dishes and dessert. Email Chelsea Corkins at ccorkins@vt.edu if you have any food restriction (religious, allergies, or otherwise). Various games will be available on the lawn throughout the event. This event is free and a great opportunity to meet new graduate students and have some fun before the semester begins. This is a drop-in event, and registration is not required though encouraged at https://www.facebook.com/events/663369607096877/ to help organizers estimate food. If you are interested in volunteering at this event, contact Chelsea Corkins at ccorkins@vt.edu.

THRIVING IN GRADUATE SCHOOL: A CONVERSATION ON SUCCESS

Monday, Aug 24, 6:30-8:00pm, GLC Multipurpose Room

Discover resources for academic and personal success at this free dinner, panel discussion, and community dialogue co-sponsored by InterVarsity Graduate Christian Fellowship <http://gcfvt.wordpress.com/> and the Black Graduate Student Organization <http://www.bgso.org.vt.edu/index.php> (BGSO).

INTERVARSITY GRADUATE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP – 1ST FALL MTG

Wednesday, Aug 26, 6:00pm, GLC (room TBA)

InterVarsity Graduate Christian Fellowship <http://gcfvt.wordpress.com/> meets weekly for a free dinner and interactive Bible discussion. All are welcome!

INTERCULTURAL ENGAGEMENT FALL RECEPTIONS – register now!

Intercultural Engagement Center’s Fall 2015 Welcome Receptions are open to any new or returning student, faculty, and staff member who identifies with or would like to support these groups (Black and African-American, Asian and Asian-American, Hispanic and Latino, Veterans, Students with disabilities, Native American, First-generation, LGBT*Q). An RSVP through the Intercultural Engagement Center’s page on GobblerConnect is preferred for each reception. Learn more at http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/notices/072215-dsa-iecreceptions.html.

PARENT SUPPORT GROUP LUNCHEON – register now!

Wednesday, Sep 9

Graduate students with children are invited to join this year’s first Parent Support Group Luncheon. This month participants will have the privilege of hearing from guest speaker Laurie Fritsch about Student Health Initiatives at Virginia Tech that can benefit your family. Lunch is provided, and spouses are welcome. Please register at www.SignUpGenius.com/go/20F0E4FABAA28A1FF2-september. For more information contact Marin Riegger at mriegger@vt.edu.

August 3, 2015July 19, 2023

Aug 3-9, 2015

1. WEEKLY WALK-IN SERVICES IN THE GLC – break schedule; updated 8/3

– Career Services advising: on hiatus until fall

– Cook Counseling: Fridays 1:00-5:00pm in the summer, starting 5/29, Green Room

– GLC Café: 3:30-5:00 every Thursday, Reading Room – continues through summer

– Graduate School regular hours: 8:00am-5:00pm

– LISA Statistical Consulting: Tuesdays,10:00-12:00 in Room A

– Writing assistance: on hiatus until fall

2. BOLLYWOOD DANCE CLASSES THIS SUMMER

Mondays and Tuesdays, 3:00-4:00pm, War Memorial Dance Room

Want to look really cool and learn something new at the same time? Join Bollywood Dance Classes this summer and surprise your friends once the semester starts. The classes will cover many other Indian dance forms and are free and open to all. It’s time to grab your dancing shoes! This message is posted on behalf of grad student Garima Malhotra, garima@vt.edu.

3. SHORT STAT COURSE: USING MIXED EFFECTS MODELS TO QUANTIFY DEPENDENCY AMONG REPEATED MEASURES

Wednesday, Aug 5, 4:00-6:00pm, Fralin Auditorium

Taught by Dr. Chris Franck, this short course will describe mixed effects models, which are a member of the broader class of hierarchical models. Upon completing the course, attendees will (a) be able to describe a mixed effects model including specification of fixed and random effects, (b) describe variance components and intraclass correlation, (c) implement software to fit mixed effects models, and (d) qualitatively contextualize the results of this analytic approach. See http://www.lisa.stat.vt.edu/?q=short_courses for instructions on how to register and to learn more.

4. THESIS THURSDAY

Thursdays, 8:30am – 3:30pm

5. GLC CAFÉ: JUST THE USUAL

Thursday, Aug 6, 3:30-5:00pm, GLC Reading Room

The GLC Café is offered throughout the year with free coffee, tea, and cookies in the company of your graduate-student and Grad-School colleagues.

6. STEP OUT THIS FRIDAY

Friday, Aug 7, 10:00am-11:00pm, Downtown Blacksburg

Instead of a Friday in the GLC, take part in Blacksburg’s annual music and arts street festival, Seppin’ Out. Learn more about the event and program schedule at http://www.blacksburgsteppinout.com/.

7. REGISTER FOR “GRAD” COURSES FOR FALL 2015 – drop/add opens 8/8

The Graduate School offers a wide array of courses to complement your major studies each semester. Open to all, no pre-requisites. Fall opportunities include:

GRAD 5014, Academic Integrity and Plagiarism – online course

GRAD 5104, Preparing the Future Professoriate – overview of higher ed & faculty roles

GRAD 5114, Contemporary Pedagogy

GRAD 5144, Communicating Science

GRAD 5124, Library Research Skills – online course; register for section by discipline

GRAD 5204, Citizen Scholar Seminar – apply your research interests for the good of society

GRAD 5214, Diversity for a Global Society – prepare to work effectively in contemporary society

GRAD 5224G, Advanced Global Aspects of Intellectual Property Law – controversial topics related to medicine, knowledge, biological materials

GRAD 5314, Future Industrial Professional in Science and Engineering – guidance for pursuing careers in business and industry.

http://graduateschool.vt.edu/gs/tge/fp_courses

8. LITTLE HOKIE HANGOUT CHILDCARE FACILITY NOW ACCEPTING APLICATIONS – 2nd posting

9. NEW CONTINUOUS ENROLLMENT POLICY EFFECTIVE FALL 2015 – 3rd posting

University Council approved a resolution (2014-15H) which requires graduate students to be continuously enrolled in a minimum of three credit hours in all spring and fall semesters at VT from initial enrollment through graduation. Approved “in absentia” status (resolution 2014-15J) or Cooperative Education Program enrollment also satisfy the continuous enrollment requirement. Graduate students who need to break their continuous enrollment may apply for a leave of absence (resolution 2014-15I) or participate in programs and activities approved by the Graduate School that require absence from the University. Any graduate student failing to remain continuously enrolled without approved leave will be resigned from the University. Learn more about these requirements at https://secure.graduateschool.vt.edu/weblog/monthlymemo/2015/07/16/1437061440000.html.

10. SHARE INSPIRING/FUN SHORT VIDEO ADVICE FOR NEW GRAD STUDENTS! – still posting

11. SIGN UP NOW FOR PAYROLL DEDUCTION OF COMP FEES FOR GRAD ASSISTANTS – 3rd posting

12. NEW GA POSITION IN VT SMART INFRASTRUCTURE LAB – 1st posting

13. NEW FT GA POSITION IN LIBRARY – WEB AND GRAPHIC DESIGNER – 1st posting

14. GA OPENING IN VT ENGAGE – 1st posting

15. VT CREW TEAM SEEKS COACH – 1st posting

http://vtcrew.weebly.com/.

16. INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER WAGE POSITION OPEN – 1st posting

17. MENTORS SOUGHT IN BIOMED & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES PROGRAM – 1st posting

by 11:59PM, Aug 12. Contact Dr. Nikki Lewis (snl@vt.edu) with any questions.

18. WAGE POSITION OPEN IN GLC: DIGITAL MEDIA CONTENT MANAGER – 2nd posting

19. GRAD STUDENT VOLUNTEERS SOUGHT TO HELP WITH ORIENTATION – 2nd posting

20. VOLUNTEERS SOUGHT FOR MUSCLE FATIGUE AND RECORVERY STUDY – 2nd posting

21. MILITARY VETERANS SOUGHT FOR COMMUNITY INTEGRATION STUDY – 3rd posting

Male veterans, age 18-26, with PTSD are invited to participate in a study about technology for veterans to assist them with integration into their community after military service. Participation involves completing a short background workbook and then attending an interview session that is audio-recorded. Participation could range between 30 minutes and 2 hours and participants will be compensated $15/hr. For more information, contact Ali Haskins Lisle by email ptsdresearch@vt.edu or phone (540)-585-1588.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

INTERCULTURAL ENGAGEMENT FALL RECEPTIONS – register now!

PARENT SUPPORT GROUP LUNCHEON – register now!

Wednesday, Sep 9

July 28, 2015July 19, 2023

Jul 28 – Aug 2, 2015

1. WEEKLY WALK-IN SERVICES IN THE GLC – break schedule; updated 5/26

– Career Services advising: on hiatus until fall

– Cook Counseling: Fridays 1:00-5:00pm in the summer, starting 5/29, Green Room

– GLC Café: 3:30-5:00 every Thursday, Reading Room – continues through summer

– Graduate School summer hours May 18-Jul 31: 9:00am-4:00pm

– LISA Statistical Consulting: Tuesdays,10:00-12:00 in Room A

– Writing assistance: on hiatus until fall

2. BOLLYWOOD DANCE CLASSES THIS SUMMER

Mondays and Tuesdays, 3:00-4:00pm, War Memorial Dance Room

3. INTERVARSITY GRADUATE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP: SUMMER BIBLE STUDY

Wednesday, Jul 22, 6:30-8:30pm, 107 Church St. SE (3 blocks from GLC)

The group meets weekly for an interactive Bible discussion. All are welcome! For directions and more information visit http://gcfvt.wordpress.com/.

4. THESIS THURSDAY

Thursdays, 8:30am – 3:30pm

5. GLC CAFÉ: JUST THE USUAL, BUT MAYBE WITH ICE CREAM

Thursday, Jul 30, 3:30-5:00pm, GLC Reading Room

The GLC Café is offered throughout the year with free coffee, tea, and cookies in the company of your graduate-student and Grad-School colleagues. To offset the muggy heat this week, maybe we’ll throw in some ice cream.

6. LITTLE HOKIE HANGOUT CHILDCARE FACILITY NOW ACCEPTING APLICATIONS – 1st posting

7. NEW CONTINUOUS ENROLLMENT POLICY EFFECTIVE FALL 2015 – 2nd posting

University Council approved a resolution (2014-15H) which requires graduate students to be continuously enrolled in a minimum of three credit hours in all spring and fall semesters at VT from initial enrollment through graduation. Approved "in absentia" status (resolution 2014-15J) or Cooperative Education Program enrollment also satisfy the continuous enrollment requirement. Graduate students who need to break their continuous enrollment may apply for a leave of absence (resolution 2014-15I) or participate in programs and activities approved by the Graduate School that require absence from the University. Any graduate student failing to remain continuously enrolled without approved leave will be resigned from the University. Learn more about these requirements at https://secure.graduateschool.vt.edu/weblog/monthlymemo/2015/07/16/1437061440000.html.

8. SUMMER SHORT STATS COURSES BY LISA

LISA (Laboratory for Interdisciplinary Statistical Analysis) provides a series of evening short courses to help graduate students use statistics in their research and teach practical statistical techniques for analyzing or collecting data. See http://www.lisa.stat.vt.edu/?q=short_courses for instructions on how to register and to learn more. Summer 2015 Schedule:

Wednesday, Jul 29: Sample Size Calculations;

Wednesday, Aug 5: Using mixed effects models to quantify dependency among repeated measures.

Follow LISA on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/Statistical.collaboration) to be the first to know about LISA events! For more info, visit www.lisa.stat.vt.edu.

9. SHARE INSPIRING/FUN SHORT VIDEO ADVICE FOR NEW GRAD STUDENTS! – still posting

10. SIGN UP NOW FOR PAYROLL DEDUCTION OF COMP FEES FOR GRAD ASSISTANTS – 2nd posting

11. WAGE POSITION OPEN IN GLC: DIGITAL MEDIA CONTENT MANAGER – 1st posting

12. GRAD STUDENT VOLUNTEERS SOUGHT TO HELP WITH ORIENTATION – 1st posting

13. VOLUNTEERS SOUGHT FOR MUSCLE FATIGUE AND RECORVERY STUDY – 1st posting

14. SUBMISSIONS SOUGHT FOR EXHIBITION OF CULTURES AT SCHOOL OF ARCH+DESIGN – 3rd posting

Grad student Shabnam Kavousi invites you to contribute to an Exhibition of Cultures at the School of Architecture + Design to display the cultural diversity in the School of A+D. In this exhibition graduate and undergraduate students from various countries and from different parts of the United States bring creative works or objects demonstrating the art and craftsmanship of their respective countries (various media – pottery, calligraphy, fabric, etc.). You can register the craft example by the Sep 19 at: http://goo.gl/forms/ETnfYpmkz6. See more at: http://graduateschool.vt.edu/CAUS_Exhibition_of_Cultures.

15. MILITARY VETERANS SOUGHT FOR COMMUNITY INTEGRATION STUDY – 2nd posting

16. CHILD PARTICIPANTS SOUGHT FOR EYE, GAZE & EMOTIONS TREATMENT STUDY – 3rd posting

If you are a parent or legal guardian of a child/children who are having problems with all of the following: * breaking rules, arguing or fighting; * seem insensitive to punishment; * lack concern or empathy for others, contact VT researchers about a free IRB-approved research study on the VT campus for children ages 6-9. Parents/legal guardians complete questionnaires and children complete in-lab tasks and computer games. Receive between $10-$30 per assessment session, up to $100 total. Contact Lauren at (540) 231-9735; Email: EyeGazeEmotions@gmail.com.

17. PARTICIPANTS SOUGHT FOR EVALUATING WEB-BASED KNOWLEDGE ASSESSMENT TOOL – 3rd posting

Participants are sought for helping evaluate a web-based knowledge assessment tool based on concept maps from the student user perspective. The evaluation can be done online and will take less than 1 hour. The evaluation tasks include: learning the online materials, registering in the system, logging in the system, completing three concept map questions, requesting the report, and completing a survey. There is no direct benefit for participating in the evaluation. If interested in participating, go to http://jupiter.cs.vt.edu/cm/evaluate.jsp for the online evaluation of the tool. For further information contact Congwu Tao by email tcongwu@vt.edu or mobile 540 838 5482.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

INTERCULTURAL ENGAGEMENT FALL RECEPTIONS – register now!

PARENT SUPPORT GROUP LUNCHEON – register now!

Wednesday, Sep 9

July 27, 2015July 19, 2023

July 20-27, 2015

July 14, 2015July 19, 2023

July 13-19, 2015

1. WEEKLY WALK-IN SERVICES IN THE GLC – break schedule; updated 5/26

Career Services advising: on hiatus until fall
Cook Counseling: Fridays 1:00-5:00pm in the summer, starting 5/29, Green Room
GLC Café: 3:30-5:00 every Thursday, Reading Room – continues through summer
Graduate School summer hours May 18-Jul 31: 9:00am-4:00pm
LISA Statistical Consulting: Tuesdays,10:00-12:00 in Room A
Writing assistance: on hiatus until fall

2. BOLLYWOOD DANCE CLASSES THIS SUMMER
Mondays and Tuesdays, 3:00-4:00pm, War Memorial Dance Room
Want to look really cool and learn something new at the same time? Join Bollywood Dance Classes this summer and surprise your friends once the semester starts. The classes will cover many other Indian dance forms and are free and open to all. It’s time to grab your dancing shoes! This message is posted on behalf of grad student Garima Malhotra, garima@vt.edu.

3. HAM RADIO LICENSE EXAM SESSION
Wednesday, Jul 15, 2:00pm, Space@VT Building (1901 Innovation Drive, Blacksburg)The Virginia Tech Amateur Radio Association will administer amateur radio exam in the Space@VT building located in the Corporate Research Center at 1901 Innovation Drive, Blacksburg. All levels of license exams will be given. The exam fee is $15, and candidates must bring ID and the Social Security Number of FCC Registration Number. For more information, including links to study and practice materials, visit http://www.vtara.org.vt.edu/?q=node/5 or contact grad student Nathaniel Frissell at nafrissell@vt.edu

4. INTERVARSITY GRADUATE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP: SUMMER BIBLE STUDY – BACK AGAIN THIS WEEK!
Wednesday, Jul 15, 6:30-8:30pm, 107 Church St. SE (3 blocks from GLC)
The group meets weekly for an interactive Bible discussion. All are welcome! For directions and more information visit http://gcfvt.wordpress.com/.

5. THESIS THURSDAY
Thursdays, 8:30am – 3:30pm
Need a quiet space to work on your thesis, dissertation, or course work? Gotta study for exams? Absolutely have to get that article out, like, yesterday? Thesis Thursday is your answer! Thesis Thursday is a weekly gathering of graduate students who want to keep accountable to a regular work time and need a guaranteed quiet place to work. Meet each Thursday just a few blocks off campus at 107 Church Street – 2nd floor of the State Farm office (entrance on Church Street). Free coffee and wi-fi provided, plus multiple spots to sit and study alone or in groups. Plus, there’s a lobby area to take a quick break or talk through a problem with a fellow grad! Stop in any time during study hours. Limited parking available. For more details, please contact grad student Tana M. Schiewer at tanas@vt.edu.

6. GLC CAFÉ: JUST THE USUAL
Thursday, Jul 16, 3:30-5:00pm, GLC Reading Room or side patio
The GLC Café is offered throughout the year with free coffee, tea, and cookies in the company of your graduate-student and Grad-School colleagues. If it’s sunny and not too warm, we might be on the side-patio (near Bookstore side entrance behind the shrubs).

7. FRIDAYS IN THE GLC: SWEET TEA AND CORNHOLE
Friday, Jul 17, 2:00-4:00pm, GLC Side Patio (grassy area surrounded by shrubs between bookstore and the GLC)
Take on your fellow graduate students in a game of corn hole, cool off with a glass of sweet tea, and munch on light refreshments all while enjoying some time away from your research. Grab your friend from the lab and bring him/her with you! If raining, snacks will be moved inside in the GLC Student Lounge.

8. SHARE INSPIRING/FUN SHORT VIDEO ADVICE FOR NEW GRAD STUDENTS! – still posting
What advice do you wish someone had shared with you when you first started as a grad student at Virginia Tech? What little tidbit of information made your first year better, more successful, more fun? Use your smartphone or camera to record a quick video and share your insight(s) with new graduate students; in the video, hold up or stand in front of a sign that has your first name, academic level, and department/program (for example, <Monika, master’s in hotel management>. Clips may be up to 20 seconds long and must be in MPEG4 format. See examples and upload your video at https://drive.google.com/a/vt.edu/folderview?id=0B34tzO_IExZDfjl2anNMLUtJdGFfV2lUcXhSM2h6YUQ0YVVCUjFFb3JBdHZKYWh3NkFlNFk&usp=sharing_eid. The best submissions will be compiled into a short video that will be presented during new graduate student orientation and on the Graduate School’s website. Be creative!

9. SUBMISSIONS SOUGHT FOR EXHIBITION OF CULTURES AT SCHOOL OF ARCH+DESIGN – 1st posting
Grad student Shabnam Kavousi invites you to contribute to an Exhibition of Cultures at the School of Architecture + Design to display the cultural diversity in the School of A+D. In this exhibition graduate and undergraduate students from various countries and from different parts of the United States bring creative works or objects demonstrating the art and craftsmanship of their respective countries (various media – pottery, calligraphy, fabric, etc.). You can register the craft example by the Sep 19 at: http://goo.gl/forms/ETnfYpmkz6. See more at: http://graduateschool.vt.edu/CAUS_Exhibition_of_Cultures.

10. GRADUATE PREFERRED PARKING PILOT PROGRAM – 3rd posting
VT Parking and Transportation is offering a pilot program for the 2015-16 academic year for Graduate Teaching Assistants, Graduate Research Assistants, and Graduate Assistants who are in a salaried assistantship appointment position. The program will feature specific spaces in Perry Street Lot 3, and the yearly permit will be $284. The pilot will be offered as a lottery to students who have pre-registered by August 10th. For more information, see https://www.parking.vt.edu (see program description under Announcements).

11. SUMMER SHORT STATS COURSES BY LISA
LISA (Laboratory for Interdisciplinary Statistical Analysis) provides a series of evening short courses to help graduate students use statistics in their research and teach practical statistical techniques for analyzing or collecting data. See http://www.lisa.stat.vt.edu/?q=short_courses for instructions on how to register and to learn more. Summer 2015 Schedule:

Wednesday, Jul 15: Graphics in R;

Wednesday, Jul 22: Multivariate Clustering in R;

Wednesday, Jul 29: Sample Size Calculations;

Wednesday, Aug 5: Using mixed effects models to quantify dependency among repeated measures. Follow LISA on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/Statistical.collaboration) to be the first to know about LISA events! For more info, visit www.lisa.stat.vt.edu.

12. SUMMER WALK-IN STATISTICAL CONSULTING BY LISA – 2nd posting
VT’s Laboratory for Interdisciplinary Statistical Analysis (LISA) walk-in consulting will be available until Aug 14. A statistical consultant is available 1:00-3:00pm Monday through Friday when classes are in session to answer quick questions or to help with research projects requiring less than 30 minutes of assistance. For more in-depth questions or longer projects, complete the LISA request form and a team of statistical collaborators will be assigned to work with you. Note: LISA does not assist with class projects or homework. Locations are:

1:00-3:00pm Monday-Friday, 103 Old Security Building
10:00am-12:00pm Tuesday, Graduate Life Center Meeting Room A
10:00am-12:00pm Wednesday, 403-J Hutcheson Hall

For more information about walk-in consulting and LISA’s other services, visit www.lisa.stat.vt.edu.

13. GA OPENING IN THE COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING FOR 2015-16 – 1st posting
The College of Engineering Dean’s Office is accepting applications for a FT (20 hrs/wk) graduate assistantship for the 2015-16 academic year. The GA will be working with the Learning Services Specialist on specific tasks and duties, including working with Distance Learning Specialist to implement strategies to develop a sense of community among off-campus students, update and manage website related to distance learning sense of community in the College of Engineering, create and maintain relationships with students off the Blacksburg campus, answer student inquiries- working in conjunction with the Learning Services Specialist. The GA will also have administrative tasks including liaising with University partners to facilitate student registration and enrollment, resolving student issues as they arise, working with VT staff on ensuring that courses are listed in timetable, and conducting market research analysis to determine trends in areas of distance learning. Must be full-time graduate student, have the ability to learn and adapt to changing responsibilities, and have professional communication skills, including public speaking and group presentations, experience with managing projects, ability to work with a team, excellent organizational skills and a high level of attention to detail. For more information contact April Keene at ipitadmin@vt.edu. To apply: submit resume and a cover letter outlining qualifications and interest in the position to April Keene at ipitadmin@vt.edu by Wednesday, Jul 22.

14. PT GENERAL MANAGER SOUGHT FOR EDUCATIONAL MEDIA CO. AT VT – 2nd posting
The part-time General Manager serves in an emergency capacity as the Chief Operating Officer of the current Educational Media Company at Virginia Tech, a non-profit corporation with its principal offices on campus. Max 20 hours/wk with max pay of $20/hr, no benefits. Primary responsibilities: provide administrative, organizational and financial guidance to the company; serve as team leader to the Management and Advisory Team, the daily supervision team for the six divisions of the company; assist in developing and administering budgets for each division of the company. Qualifications: relevant courses in business, English, journalism and accounting; basic understanding of print, broadcast and photography; excellent communication skills. To apply, contact Lynn Nystrom at tansy@vt.edu. EMCVT web site: http://www.collegemedia.com/.

15. CHILD PARTICIPANTS SOUGHT FOR EYE, GAZE & EMOTIONS TREATMENT STUDY – 1st posting
If you are a parent or legal guardian of a child/children who are having problems with all of the following: * breaking rules, arguing or fighting; * seem insensitive to punishment; * lack concern or empathy for others, contact VT researchers about a free IRB-approved research study on the VT campus for children ages 6-9. Parents/legal guardians complete questionnaires and children complete in-lab tasks and computer games. Receive between $10-$30 per assessment session, up to $100 total. Contact Lauren at (540) 231-9735; Email: EyeGazeEmotions@gmail.com.

16. PARTICIPANTS SOUGHT FOR EVALUATING WEB-BASED KNOWLEDGE ASSESSMENT TOOL – 1st posting
Participants are sought for helping evaluate a web-based knowledge assessment tool based on concept maps from the student user perspective. The evaluation can be done online and will take less than 1 hour. The evaluation tasks include: learning the online materials, registering in the system, logging in the system, completing three concept map questions, requesting the report, and completing a survey. There is no direct benefit for participating in the evaluation. If interested in participating, go to http://jupiter.cs.vt.edu/cm/evaluate.jsp for the online evaluation of the tool. For further information contact Congwu Tao by email tcongwu@vt.edu or mobile 540 838 5482.

17. CHILDREN WITH FREQUENT TANTRUMS/TEMPER OUTBURSTS SOUGHT FOR TREATMENT STUDY – 2nd posting
Children ages 8-12 are currently being enrolled for a free treatment study for frequent tantrums/temper outbursts and chronic irritability. The treatment is designed to teach children to regulate their emotions, and will be conducted in 13 weekly sessions. Families will also receive $70 for completing assessment sessions for the study. If interested in enrolling your child in this study, please contact Amber at MoodReg@gmail.com or call 540-231-9735 for more information.

18. PARTICIPANTS SOUGHT FOR GEOSPATIAL DATA RESEARCH STUDY – 2nd posting
5-15 participants sought for a month-long research study focusing on the question “how might we provide mobile users with a way to explore, interact with, and analyze their personal geospatial data.” Participants will be optionally given an Android device to interact with and visualize their personal location-based data and will be asked to complete one 15-minute survey per week for four weeks to give investigators insight on their use of the application. At the end of the four-week study, you will be asked to participate in a 30-minute interview and return the device. Participation is voluntary and all data collected will be confidential. If you are interested, email clidwin@vt.edu to schedule an initial 30-minute meeting about the project, participation, consenting, and device distribution. Contact Christina at clidwin@vt.edu with questions.

July 6, 2015July 19, 2023

July 6-12, 2015

1. WEEKLY WALK-IN SERVICES IN THE GLC – break schedule; updated 5/26

Career Services advising: on hiatus until fall
Cook Counseling: Fridays 1:00-5:00pm in the summer, starting 5/29, Green Room
GLC Café: 3:30-5:00 every Thursday, Reading Room – continues through summer
Graduate School summer hours May 18-Jul 31: 9:00am-4:00pm
LISA Statistical Consulting: Tuesdays,10:00-12:00 in Room A
Writing assistance: on hiatus until fall

3. THESIS THURSDAY
Thursdays, 8:30am – 3:30pm
Need a quiet space to work on your thesis, dissertation, or course work? Gotta study for exams? Absolutely have to get that article out, like, yesterday? Thesis Thursday is your answer! Thesis Thursday is a weekly gathering of graduate students who want to keep accountable to a regular work time and need a guaranteed quiet place to work. Meet each Thursday just a few blocks off campus at 107 Church Street – 2nd floor of the State Farm office (entrance on Church Street). Free coffee and wi-fi provided, plus multiple spots to sit and study alone or in groups. Plus, there’s a lobby area to take a quick break or talk through a problem with a fellow grad! Stop in any time during study hours. Limited parking available. For more details, please contact grad student Tana M. Schiewer at tanas@vt.edu.

4. GLC CAFÉ: JUST THE USUAL
Thursday, Jul 9, 3:30-5:00pm, GLC Reading Room or side patio
The GLC Café is offered throughout the year with free coffee, tea, and cookies in the company of your graduate-student and Grad-School colleagues. If it’s sunny and not too warm, we might be on the side-patio (near Bookstore side entrance behind the shrubs).

5. FRIDAYS IN THE GLC: SHOW, TELL AND SHARE
Friday, Jul 10, 2:00-4:00, GLC Reading Room
Bring your favorite music, poem, book, movie, chocolate, cookie, game or anything else that makes you happy and share it with fellow grad students.

6. GSA SUMMER BEER AND WINE SOCIAL
Friday, Jul 10, 5:00-9:00pm, University Club
The GSA invites you to its Summer Beer and Wine Social. General admission is $10 for those drinking and $2 for non-drinkers. Please bring proper identification. This event is cash only and open to the public. Want to gain free admission? Volunteer to help with the event! If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Chelsea Corkins at ccorkins@vt.edu.

7. GRADUATE PREFERRED PARKING PILOT PROGRAM – 2nd posting
VT Parking and Transportation is offering a pilot program for the 2015-16 academic year for Graduate Teaching Assistants, Graduate Research Assistants, and Graduate Assistants who are in a salaried assistantship appointment position. The program will feature specific spaces in Perry Street Lot 3, and the yearly permit will be $284. The pilot will be offered as a lottery to students who have pre-registered by August 10th. For more information, see https://www.parking.vt.edu (see program description under Announcements).

8. CALL FOR CONVERSATIONAL TRANSLATION ASSISTANCE DURING UIFA CONGRESS AT VT – 2nd posting
During the 18th UIFA Congress, international participants would benefit from help with conversational translation (primarily Japanese and French) during informal portions of the congress. If you would like to assist in this regard, please contact Nikole Branch Seavy at nbseavy@gmail.com. More information about the congress can be found at uifa2015.com

9. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION IN 18TH UIFA CONGRESS AT VT – 3rd posting
During the 18th UIFA Congress Jul 28-31, international participants would benefit from knowing of the contributions of women from around the world in architecture and related design fields. Help organizers make this a global celebration by reporting on the work of a woman in architecture in your home country, and how her work has made a difference and contributed to your country’s culture. If you wish to contribute a report, contact Nikole Branch Seavy – nbseavy@gmail.com. More information about the event can be found at uifa2015.com.

10. SUMMER SHORT STATS COURSES BY LISA
LISA (Laboratory for Interdisciplinary Statistical Analysis) provides a series of evening short courses to help graduate students use statistics in their research and teach practical statistical techniques for analyzing or collecting data. See http://www.lisa.stat.vt.edu/?q=short_courses for instructions on how to register and to learn more. Summer 2015 Schedule:

Wednesday, Jul 8: Generalized Linear Models (GLMs) and Categorical Data Analysis (CDA);
Wednesday, Jul 15: Graphics in R;
Wednesday, Jul 22: Multivariate Clustering in R;
Wednesday, Jul 29: Sample Size Calculations;
Wednesday, Aug 5: Using mixed effects models to quantify dependency among repeated measures.

Follow LISA on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/Statistical.collaboration) to be the first to know about LISA events! For more info, visit www.lisa.stat.vt.edu.

11. SUMMER WALK-IN STATISTICAL CONSULTING BY LISA – 1st posting
VT’s Laboratory for Interdisciplinary Statistical Analysis (LISA) walk-in consulting will be available until Aug 14. A statistical consultant is available 1:00-3:00pm Monday through Friday when classes are in session to answer quick questions or to help with research projects requiring less than 30 minutes of assistance. For more in-depth questions or longer projects, complete the LISA request form and a team of statistical collaborators will be assigned to work with you. Note: LISA does not assist with class projects or homework. Locations are:

1:00-3:00pm Monday-Friday, 103 Old Security Building
10:00am-12:00pm Tuesday, Graduate Life Center Meeting Room A
10:00am-12:00pm Wednesday, 403-J Hutcheson Hall

For more information about walk-in consulting and LISA’s other services, visit www.lisa.stat.vt.edu.

12. PT GENERAL MANAGER SOUGHT FOR EDUCATIONAL MEDIA CO. AT VT – 1st posting
The part-time General Manager serves in an emergency capacity as the Chief Operating Officer of the current Educational Media Company at Virginia Tech, a non-profit corporation with its principal offices on campus. Max 20 hours/wk with max pay of $20/hr, no benefits. Primary responsibilities: provide administrative, organizational and financial guidance to the company; serve as team leader to the Management and Advisory Team, the daily supervision team for the six divisions of the company; assist in developing and administering budgets for each division of the company. Qualifications: relevant courses in business, English, journalism and accounting; basic understanding of print, broadcast and photography; excellent communication skills. To apply, contact Lynn Nystrom at tansy@vt.edu. EMCVT web site: http://www.collegemedia.com/.

13. UPLOAD INSPIRING/FUN SHORT VIDEO ADVICE FOR NEW GRAD STUDENTS! – 3rd posting
What advice do you wish someone had shared with you when you first started as a grad student at Virginia Tech? What little tidbit of information made your first year better, more successful, more fun? Use your smartphone or camera to record a quick video and share your insight(s) with new graduate students; in the video, hold up or stand in front of a sign that has your first name, academic level, and department/program (for example, <Monika, master’s in hotel management>. Clips may be up to 10 seconds long and must be in MPEG4 format. Upload your video at https://drive.google.com/a/vt.edu/folderview?id=0B34tzO_IExZDfjl2anNMLUtJdGFfV2lUcXhSM2h6YUQ0YVVCUjFFb3JBdHZKYWh3NkFlNFk&usp=sharing_eid. The best submissions will be compiled into a short video that will be presented during new graduate student orientation and on the Graduate School’s website. Be creative!

14. CHILDREN WITH FREQUENT TANTRUMS/TEMPER OUTBURSTS SOUGHT FOR TREATMENT STUDY – 1st posting
Children ages 8-12 are currently being enrolled for a free treatment study for frequent tantrums/temper outbursts and chronic irritability. The treatment is designed to teach children to regulate their emotions, and will be conducted in 13 weekly sessions. Families will also receive $70 for completing assessment sessions for the study. If interested in enrolling your child in this study, please contact Amber at MoodReg@gmail.com or call 540-231-9735 for more information.

15. PARTICIPANTS SOUGHT FOR GEOSPATIAL DATA RESEARCH STUDY – 1st posting
5-15 participants sought for a month-long research study focusing on the question “how might we provide mobile users with a way to explore, interact with, and analyze their personal geospatial data.” Participants will be optionally given an Android device to interact with and visualize their personal location-based data and will be asked to complete one 15-minute survey per week for four weeks to give investigators insight on their use of the application. At the end of the four-week study, you will be asked to participate in a 30-minute interview and return the device. Participation is voluntary and all data collected will be confidential. If you are interested, email clidwin@vt.edu to schedule an initial 30-minute meeting about the project, participation, consenting, and device distribution. Contact Christina at clidwin@vt.edu with questions.

16. VOLUNTEERS SOUGHT FOR GSA SUMMER BEER & WINE SOCIAL – 2nd posting
Want to gain free admission to the GSA Summer Beer and Wine Social? Volunteer to help with the event and save $10. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Chelsea Corkins at ccorkins@vt.edu.

June 29, 2015July 19, 2023

June 29-July 5, 2015

1. WEEKLY WALK-IN SERVICES IN THE GLC – break schedule; updated 5/26

Career Services advising: on hiatus until fall
Cook Counseling: Fridays 1:00-5:00pm in the summer, starting 5/29, Green Room
GLC Café: 3:30-5:00 every Thursday, Reading Room – continues through summer
Graduate School summer hours May 18-Jul 31: 9:00am-4:00pm
LISA Statistical Consulting: Tuesdays,10:00-12:00 in Room A
Writing assistance: on hiatus until fall

3. INTERVARSITY GRADUATE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP: SUMMER BIBLE STUDY
Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30pm, 107 Church St. SE (3 blocks from GLC)
Meet weekly for an interactive Bible discussion. All are welcome! For directions and more information visit http://gcfvt.wordpress.com/.

4. GLC CAFÉ: RED, WHITE AND BLUE!
Thursday, Jul 2, 3:30-5:00pm, GLC Reading Room or side patio
The GLC Café is offered throughout the year with free coffee, tea, and cookies in the company of your graduate-student and Grad-School colleagues. If it’s sunny and not too warm, we might be on the side-patio (near Bookstore side entrance behind the shrubs). See what we might come up with for an early celebration of Independence Day.

5. NO FRIDAYS IN THE GLC THIS WEEK
Since the university is closed for the July 4 holiday, but it will be back next week.

6. GRADUATE PREFERRED PARKING PILOT PROGRAM – 1st posting
VT Parking and Transportation is offering a pilot program for the 2015-16 academic year for Graduate Teaching Assistants, Graduate Research Assistants, and Graduate Assistants who are in a salaried assistantship appointment position. The program will feature specific spaces in Perry Street Lot 3, and the yearly permit will be $284. The pilot will be offered as a lottery to students who have pre-registered by August 10th. For more information, see https://www.parking.vt.edu (see program description under Announcements).

7. INSPIRING/FUN SHORT VIDEO SUBMISSIONS WANTED FROM GRAD STUDENTS! – 2nd posting
What advice do you wish someone had shared with you when you first started as a grad student at Virginia Tech? What little tidbit of information made your first year better, more successful, more fun? Use your smartphone or camera to record a quick video and share your insight(s) with new graduate students; in the video, hold up or stand in front of a sign that has your first name, academic level, and department/program (for example, <Monika, master’s in hotel management>. Clips may be up to 10 seconds long and must be in MPEG4 format. Upload your video at https://drive.google.com/a/vt.edu/folderview?id=0B34tzO_IExZDfjl2anNMLUtJdGFfV2lUcXhSM2h6YUQ0YVVCUjFFb3JBdHZKYWh3NkFlNFk&usp=sharing_eid. The best submissions will be compiled into a short video that will be presented during new graduate student orientation and on the Graduate School’s website. Be creative!

8. CALL FOR CONVERSATIONAL TRANSLATION ASSISTANCE DURING UIFA CONGRESS AT VT – 1st posting
During the 18th UIFA Congress, international participants would benefit from help with conversational translation (primarily Japanese and French) during informal portions of the congress. If you would like to assist in this regard, please contact Nikole Branch Seavy at nbseavy@gmail.com. More information about the congress can be found at uifa2015.com

9. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION IN 18TH UIFA CONGRESS AT VT – 2nd posting
During the 18th UIFA Congress Jul 28-31, international participants would benefit from knowing of the contributions of women from around the world in architecture and related design fields. Help organizers make this a global celebration by reporting on the work of a woman in architecture in your home country, and how her work has made a difference and contributed to your country’s culture. If you wish to contribute a report, contact Nikole Branch Seavy – nbseavy@gmail.com. More information about the event can be found at uifa2015.com.

10. SUMMER SHORT STATS COURSES BY LISA – 3rd posting
LISA (Laboratory for Interdisciplinary Statistical Analysis) provides a series of evening short courses to help graduate students use statistics in their research and teach practical statistical techniques for analyzing or collecting data. See http://www.lisa.stat.vt.edu/?q=short_courses for instructions on how to register and to learn more. Summer 2015 Schedule:

Wednesday, Jul 1: Basics of R;
Wednesday, Jul 8: Generalized Linear Models (GLMs) and Categorical Data Analysis (CDA);
Wednesday, Jul 15: Graphics in R;
Wednesday, Jul 22: Multivariate Clustering in R;
Wednesday, Jul 29: Sample Size Calculations;
Wednesday, Aug 5: Using mixed effects models to quantify dependency among repeated measures. Follow LISA on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/Statistical.collaboration) to be the first to know about LISA events! For more info, visit www.lisa.stat.vt.edu.

11. GA OPENING IN GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT IN ENGINEERING FOR 2015-16 – 3rd posting
The Global Engineering, Engagement and Research (GEER) office in the College of Engineering is accepting applications for a full-time (20 hr/wk) graduate assistantship for the 2015-16 academic year. The GEER office is responsible for supporting and promoting the international activities of the college. Primary duties of the GA will be on the development, implementation and support of the International Research Experience for Students (IRES), international internships, International Alumni Board, International Programs Faculty Committee, and the Student Engineers’ Abroad Council (SEAC). Other responsibilities include annual program reporting and other duties as needed. Qualified candidates will have a positive attitude, excellent oral and written communication skills, outstanding organizational skills including attention to detail, and proficiency in MS Office and Publisher or other graphic design software. See full listing at: https://www.eng.vt.edu/global-engagement-ga. To apply: submit resume and a cover letter outlining qualifications and interest in the position to April Keene at ipitadmin@vt.edu by Monday, Jul 6, 2015.

12. VOLUNTEERS SOUGHT FOR GSA SUMMER BEER & WINE SOCIAL – 1st posting
Want to gain free admission to the GSA Summer Beer and Wine Social? Volunteer to help with the event and save $10. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Chelsea Corkins at ccorkins@vt.edu.

13. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR DRIVER-TO-DRIVER COMMUNICATION DEVICE STUDY – 3rd posting
Grad students are invited to take part in a study investigating the use of a hypothetical device that would allow drivers to exchange messages with other drivers. You will watch some short videos of driving simulator software and then fill in questionnaires about the videos you’ve just watched. Participation in the study is about 50 minutes in Whittemore 530; compensation is $10 (Amazon voucher). Must have had a valid driver’s license for at least 2 years and have had most of your driving experience in the US. If you are interested in taking part or would like further information, please contact Raphael Lamas by email jlamas@vt.edu or mobile 540 257 2810.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

GSA SUMMER BEER AND WINE SOCIAL
Friday, Jul 10, 5:00-9:00pm, University Club
The GSA invites you to its Summer Beer and Wine Social. General admission is $10 for those drinking and $2 for non-drinkers. Please bring proper identification. This event is cash only and open to the public. Want to gain free admission? Volunteer to help with the event! If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Chelsea Corkins at ccorkins@vt.edu.

June 22, 2015July 19, 2023

June 22-28, 2015

1. WEEKLY WALK-IN SERVICES IN THE GLC – break schedule; updated 5/26

Career Services advising: on hiatus until fall
Cook Counseling: Fridays 1:00-5:00pm in the summer, starting 5/29, Green Room
GLC Café: 3:30-5:00 every Thursday, Reading Room – continues through summer
Graduate School summer hours May 18-Jul 31: 9:00am-4:00pm
LISA Statistical Consulting: Tuesdays,10:00-12:00 in Room A
Writing assistance: on hiatus until fall

4. POWER DOWN THURSDAY
Thursday, Jun 25, 2:00-3:00pm, wherever you are on campus
All users of electricity on the VT campus are asked to curtail the usage of electricity to the greatest extent possible. The purpose of this exercise is to see how much electric usage can be curtailed and how quickly it can be done. Suggestions on how to power down:

Turn off lights in offices, common areas, and hallways
Turn off personal computers and peripherals not in use
Turn off shared electronics such as televisions, projectors, copiers, printers, fax machines when not in use
Unplug appliances such as coffee makers, refrigerators, washers/dryers, cooking appliances
Turn off laboratory equipment not in use.

5. GLC CAFÉ
Thursday, Jun 25, 3:30-5:00pm, GLC Reading Room or side patio
The GLC Café is offered throughout the year with free coffee, tea, and cookies in the company of your graduate-student and Grad-School colleagues. If it’s sunny and not too warm, we might be on the side-patio (near Bookstore side entrance behind the shrubs). But this week is probably too hot, so look for coffee/tea in the Reading Room.

6. FRIDAYS IN THE GLC: PUZZLE ME THIS
Friday, Jun 26, 2:00-3:30pm, GLC Reading Room
Crosswords, jigsaw puzzles and 3D puzzles await those who want the instant gratification of solving a short challenge. Easier than writing a thesis or dissertation! Take a break and test your non-academic skills in the company of fellow grad students. Light refreshments will be served.

7. INSPIRING/FUN SHORT VIDEO SUBMISSIONS WANTED! – 1st posting
What advice do you wish someone had shared with you when you first started as a grad student at Virginia Tech? What little tidbit of information made your first year better, more successful, more fun? Use your smartphone or camera to record a quick video and share your insight(s) with new graduate students; in the video, hold up or stand in front of a sign that has your first name, academic level, and department/program (for example, <Monika, master’s in hotel management>. Clips may be up to 10 seconds long and must be in MPEG4 format. Upload your video at https://drive.google.com/a/vt.edu/folderview?id=0B34tzO_IExZDfjl2anNMLUtJdGFfV2lUcXhSM2h6YUQ0YVVCUjFFb3JBdHZKYWh3NkFlNFk&usp=sharing_eid. The best submissions will be compiled into a short video that will be presented during new graduate student orientation and on the Graduate School’s website. Be creative!

8. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION IN 18TH UIFA CONGRESS AT VT – 1st posting
During the 18th UIFA Congress Jul 28-31, international participants would benefit from knowing of the contributions of women from around the world in architecture and related design fields. Help organizers make this a global celebration by reporting on the work of a woman in architecture in your home country, and how her work has made a difference and contributed to your country’s culture. If you wish to contribute a report, contact Nikole Branch Seavy – nbseavy@gmail.com. More information about the event can be found at uifa2015.com.

9. SUMMER SHORT STATS COURSES BY LISA – 2nd posting
LISA (Laboratory for Interdisciplinary Statistical Analysis) provides a series of evening short courses to help graduate students use statistics in their research and teach practical statistical techniques for analyzing or collecting data. See http://www.lisa.stat.vt.edu/?q=short_courses for instructions on how to register and to learn more. Summer 2015 Schedule:

Wednesday, Jun 24: Designing Experiments;
Wednesday, Jul 1: Basics of R;
Wednesday, Jul 8: Generalized Linear Models (GLMs) and Categorical Data Analysis (CDA);
Wednesday, Jul 15: Graphics in R;
Wednesday, Jul 22: Multivariate Clustering in R;
Wednesday, Jul 29: Sample Size Calculations;
Wednesday, Aug 5: Using mixed effects models to quantify dependency among repeated measures.

Follow LISA on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/Statistical.collaboration) to be the first to know about LISA events! For more info, visit www.lisa.stat.vt.edu.

10. SUMMER II QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS COURSE OFFERED – 3rd posting
The Educational Research and Evaluation program offers EDRE 6605: Quantitative Research Methods I in Summer 2, taught by Dr. Chosang Tendhar. EDRE 6605 is the first of a two-semester, year-long sequence, designed to provide an overview of basic research design, measurement, and statistical concepts in social and behavioral research. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the process of social and educational research in field settings, hands-on experience of designing and conducting research, and analysis of data. This doctoral level introductory research method course is usually taken by graduate students from departments such as business, psychology, sociology, education, and human development. For more information contact Dr. Tendhar at ctendhar@vt.edu.

11. GRADUATE TEACHING RESOURCE FROM THE CENTER FOR THE ARTS – 3rd posting
Are you interested in teaching your subject through the arts? Whether you’re a scientist, engineer, or humanist, the Center for the Arts’ Explorers’ Guide has something for you to enhance your courses through the Center’s arts programs. In the guide you will find overarching topics, connections to academic departments at VT, resources, and questions to launch your students engagement with their subject areas through the arts. As you craft your syllabi and research projects, visit the Explorers’ Guide at https://www.artscenter.vt.edu/Online/explorersguide1516 and consider the center’s programs as an extension of your classroom. For assistance, contact Jon Catherwood-Ginn at rjginn@vt.edu.

12. GA OPENING IN GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT IN ENGINEERING FOR 2015-16 – 2nd posting
The Global Engineering, Engagement and Research (GEER) office in the College of Engineering is accepting applications for a full-time (20 hr/wk) graduate assistantship for the 2015-16 academic year. The GEER office is responsible for supporting and promoting the international activities of the college. Primary duties of the GA will be on the development, implementation and support of the International Research Experience for Students (IRES), international internships, International Alumni Board, International Programs Faculty Committee, and the Student Engineers’ Abroad Council (SEAC). Other responsibilities include annual program reporting and other duties as needed. Qualified candidates will have a positive attitude, excellent oral and written communication skills, outstanding organizational skills including attention to detail, and proficiency in MS Office and Publisher or other graphic design software. See full listing at: https://www.eng.vt.edu/global-engagement-ga. To apply: submit resume and a cover letter outlining qualifications and interest in the position to April Keene at ipitadmin@vt.edu by Monday, Jul 6, 2015.

13. PT MATH TUTORING PROGRAM ASSISTANT SOUGHT FOR 2015-16 – 2nd posting
The Student Success Center is hiring a part-time (15-20 hrs/week) Tutoring Program Assistant for the 2015-16 academic year. This person will provide tutoring in math (pre-calculus and calculus 1&2) and assist with program development and tutor training. The application deadline is 6/25/15. Visit https://listings.jobs.vt.edu/postings/58050 for position details.

14. GA OPENING IN GLOBAL EDUCATION OFFICE FOR 2015-16 – 3rd posting
The Global Education Office is seeking a Graduate Assistant for the 2015-16 academic year to assist in the coordination of the office’s enrollment management database and supporting staff, faculty, and student users of the software. The GA plays a vital role in achieving the mission of the office in supporting faculty/staff leading and administering programs abroad. The position is an excellent opportunity for students interested in a career in international education. Full listing at <https://www.globaleducation.vt.edu/_customtags/ct_FileRetrieve.cfm?File_ID=060F7177744F03720372707074731C01007A0F14027A737E6E0972757106760A00740200717B0B7277> . The position is offered pending budgetary approval. To Apply: email to rfitz@vt.edu with cover letter, resume and contact information for three references. Questions can be directed to Rachel Fitzgerald, Assistant Director for Program Management, Global Education Office email: rfitz@vt.edu.

15. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR DRIVER-TO-DRIVER COMMUNICATION DEVICE STUDY – 2nd posting
Grad students are invited to take part in a study investigating the use of a hypothetical device that would allow drivers to exchange messages with other drivers. You will watch some short videos of driving simulator software and then fill in questionnaires about the videos you’ve just watched. Participation in the study is about 50 minutes in Whittemore 530; compensation is $10 (Amazon voucher). Must have had a valid driver’s license for at least 2 years and have had most of your driving experience in the US. If you are interested in taking part or would like further information, please contact Raphael Lamas by email jlamas@vt.edu or mobile 540 257 2810.

16. PARTICIPANTS SOUGHT FOR MUSCLE FATIGUE STUDY – 3rd posting
Participants are sought for an IRB-approved dissertation research study about the effects of different physical demands on muscle fatigue. Participants will perform a set of tasks, requiring forceful exertions of the hand, forearm, and/or upper arm. Muscular strength will be measured by voluntary contraction and electrical stimulation of muscles. Other measures will be related to performance and muscle fatigue by monitoring the muscle activity using EMG electrodes. Experiments will be conducted in the Safety Engineering Laboratory in the ISE department. The complete experiment involves up to 7 experimental sessions, each requiring about 4 hours. Participants will be paid $10/hour and a $10 bonus after completing all sessions. Participation is voluntary and confidential. Must be 18-30; male or female; no current or recent history of a physical disorder affecting the hand/arm; exercise on a regular basis (2-3/wk). Contact Ehsan Rashedi (email: rashedi@vt.edu, phone: (540) 629-0297 with any questions or if interested in participating.

17. PARTICIPANTS SOUGHT FOR STUDY EXPLORING SOCIAL RECIPROCITY IN AUTISM – 3rd posting
Participants are sought for a study examining responses to a mood task. Participants may include individuals with or without a diagnosis of an autism spectrum disorder. Phase I involves questionnaires related to background, mood, and health. If you decide to participate, you will be asked to respond to an online questionnaire expected to last between 30 to 45 minutes. Based on your responses to the measures, you may or may not be contacted for participation in the second portion of the study, where you would be in a lab for approximately 1.5-2 hours. This will involve you thinking about mood states and expressing these mood states to another same-gender participant. During these tasks, heart rate measures will be recorded from electrodes placed on your skin. An experimenter will provide a tutorial to show you how to place the electrode strap around your torso. You will also be asked to complete a series of questionnaires about your emotional experiences. Those eligible for the second part of the study will be contacted by email and will receive $30 in cash, and extra credit, when applicable. Contact Julee Farley, vtcar@vt.edu or call 540-231-8747 for more information. If interested in participating, go to https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_6DJONQeJ83DYo17 for the online portion of the study.

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