August 19 – 25, 2019

Recurring Events:
1. WEEKLY DROP-IN SERVICES

This Week’s Events:
2a. WELCOME CENTER AND INFORMATION FAIR
2. DATA IN SOCIAL CONTEXT WORKSHOP FOR GTAs – application required
3. CONSCIENTIOUS DISCUSSION AND THOUGHT SWAP WORKSHOP
4. NAVIGATING BLACKSBURG FOR NEW GRADUATE STUDENTS
5. HEALTH INSURANCE SIGN-UP
6. LYRIC THEATER TOUR
7. GLC CAFÉ – no café this week
8. MAKE YOURSELF AT HOME
9. LAIGSA WELCOME SOCIAL

Administrative Announcements:
10. GRAD 5984 – SS: BEST PRACTICES IN INTERDISCIPLINARY PEDAGOGY – 1st posting
11. GRAD 5124: RESEARCH SKILLS FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS – 1st posting  
12. RESEARCH TOOLS FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS WORKSHOP SERIES – 1st posting

Jobs:
13. GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP IN ACCESSIBLE TECHNOLOGIES – 1st posting
14. GRADUATE ASSISTANTS: CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING & LEARNING – 1st posting
15. GLC BUILDING MANAGER WAGE POSITION FOR FALL 2019 – 2nd posting
16. 6-WK GRAD WAGE POSITION IN ACCESSIBLE TECHNOLOGIES – 2nd posting
17. ENGINEERING EDUCATION: I.T./ACADEMIC ADIVISING GRAD ASSISTANT – 3rd posting
18. GRA OPPORTUNITY AT VTTI: SIGNAL PROCESSING & STATISTICAL MODELING – 3rd posting
19. GRA OPPORTUNITY AT VTTI: COMPUTER VISION & DEEP LEARNING – 3rd posting
20. PEACE CORPS CAMPUS RECRUITER GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP – 3rd posting

Volunteers and research participants sought:
21. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR RESEARCH STUDY ABOUT  DATING – 1st posting
22. PARTICIPANTS SOUGHT FOR STUDY ON HUMAN PERCEPTION OF SOUND – 1st posting
23. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR AR DRIVING SIMULATOR STUDY – 1st posting
24. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR AUGMENTED REALITY STUDY – 2nd posting
25. PARTICIPANTS SOUGHT FOR LIFTING STUDY WITH WEARABLE EXOSKELETONS – 2nd posting
26. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR NEW GRADUATE STUDENT ORIENTATION – 3rd posting
27. HEALTHY DOGS NEEDED FOR HEART DISEASE STUDY – 3rd posting
28. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED @ THE BLACKSBURG FARMERS MARKET – 3rd posting

Upcoming events:
ASK A COP (8/27 – Registration required)
UNDERREPRESENTED AND MINORITIZED STUDENT LUNCHEON (8/28 – registration required)
GSA WELCOME BACK BBQ (8/28 – registration requested)
CULTURAL AND COMMUNITY CENTERS COMMUNITY KICKOFF (8/29)
GRADUATE STUDENTS: CV AND RESUME WRITING (8/29 – Registration required)
MANAGING YOUR NEW ASSISTANTSHIP (8/29 – Registration required)
GRADUATE STUDENT WORKOUT AND BRUNCH – 8/30 REGISTER NOW!
GRADUATE STUDENT LIBRARY OPEN HOUSE

Click here for more details on each posting

August 12 – 18, 2019

Recurring Events:
1. WEEKLY DROP-IN SERVICES
This Week’s Events:
2. GLC CAFÉ – SURPRISE TREAT … AGAIN
3. ICE CREAM SOCIAL FOR GRADS

Administrative Announcements:
4. GRAD STUDENT AMBASSADOR LEADERSHIP PROGRAM SEEKS PARTICIPANTS – 3rd posting
5. GRAD 5134: REGENERATIVE MEDICINE: SCIENCE AND SOCIETY, FALL 2019 – 3rd posting

Jobs:
6. GLC BUILDING MANAGER WAGE POSITION FOR FALL 2019 – 1st posting
7. 6-WK GRAD WAGE POSITION IN ACCESSIBLE TECHNOLOGIES – 1st posting
8. ENGINEERING EDUCATION: I.T./ACADEMIC ADIVISING GRAD ASSISTANT – 2nd posting
9. GRA OPPORTUNITY AT VTTI: SIGNAL PROCESSING & STATISTICAL MODELING – 2nd posting
10. GRA OPPORTUNITY AT VTTI: COMPUTER VISION & DEEP LEARNING – 2nd posting
11. PEACE CORPS CAMPUS RECRUITER GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP – 2nd posting

Volunteers and research participants sought:
12. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR AUGMENTED REALITY STUDY – 1st posting
13. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR NEW GRADUATE STUDENT ORIENTATION – 2nd posting
14. HEALTHY DOGS NEEDED FOR HEART DISEASE STUDY – 2nd posting
15. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED @ THE BLACKSBURG FARMERS MARKET – 2nd posting

Upcoming events:
– DATA IN SOCIAL CONTEXT WORKSHOP FOR GTAs – application required by Aug 15
– CONSCIENTIOUS DISCUSSION AND THOUGHT SWAP WORKSHOP Aug 20-21; registration required
– NAVIGATING BLACKSBURG FOR NEW GRADUATE STUDENTS – Aug 21 and 29
– HEALTH INSURANCE SIGN-UP – Aug 22 and 23
– LYRIC THEATER TOUR – Aug 22; registration required
– MAKE YOURSELF AT HOME – Aug 22
– MEET @ THE MAC – Aug 24, registration required
– LAIGSA WELCOME SOCIAL – Aug 24

Recurring Events
1. WEEKLY DROP-IN SERVICES:
– Career Advising: On hiatus for summer. See: https://blogs.lt.vt.edu/gradcareeropportunity/
– Cook Counseling: on summer hiatus
– Graduate School walk-in advising hours: MTThF 5:00am-5:00pm, W 9:30-5:00
– Immigration advising hours: MWF 1:00-4:00pm, TTh 9:00am-12:00pm, Room 120 GLC
– Writing assistance: reserve appointment at https://www.lib.vt.edu/spaces/writing-center.html

This Week’s Events

2. GLC CAFÉ – SURPRISE TREAT … AGAIN
Thursday, Aug 15, 3:30-5:00pm, GLC Reading Room
GLC café continues every Thursday throughout the summer when the university is open. This week will feature a surprise treat. Stop by for the usual coffee, tea and cookies and the occasional surprises brought to you by the Graduate School! We will not be having Wednesday café during the summer.

3. ICE CREAM SOCIAL FOR GRADS
Friday, Aug 16, 1:00-2:00pm, Grad School Lobby
Take advantage of one last quiet(ish) Friday before move-in begins next week and grab some ice cream in the Grad School lobby. This is the last hurrah before summer is over! https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1TEwke178MUxOgR

Administrative Announcements:
4. GRAD STUDENT AMBASSADOR LEADERSHIP PROGRAM SEEKS PARTICIPANTS – 3rd posting
The Graduate Student Ambassador Leadership (GSAL) Program is a leadership opportunity for graduate students who are dedicated to serving and representing Virginia Tech. Graduate ambassadors volunteer their time to assist with Graduate School orientation, providing campus tours, attending/participating in various recruitment fairs, mentoring new graduate students in their department or college, and promoting the graduate student community. Ambassadors also serve as an important point of contact to graduate student applicants interested in their specific or similar affiliated department. Must be currently enrolled as a graduate student; have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0; be able to make an academic year commitment (Fall-Spring semesters); be willing to travel, demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills; and exhibit leadership, initiative, dependability, discipline, and enthusiasm.  If interested,  apply by Sep 3 at http://bit.ly/VT_GSAL19. For info contact: Dr. Justin Grimes, Asst. Director Recruitment, Diversity, and Inclusion jgrimes18@vt.edu.

5. GRAD 5134: REGENERATIVE MEDICINE: SCIENCE AND SOCIETY, FALL 2019 – 3rd posting
This interdisciplinary 3-credit course engages students in active discussions designed to explore the world of Regenerative Medicine (RM) and how they can contribute as individuals and as an interdisciplinary group to this field.  Integrates topics such as stem cell biology, biomaterials/bioengineering, social and ethical issues, experimental design, and business and public policy into one cohesive program. Led by members of RM Interdisciplinary Graduate Education Program (IGEP) and uses invited speakers. Students from engineering and veterinary medicine and the Department of Science, Society, and Technology form the core of participants, but any interested students are welcome to enroll.  Meets Tue/Thu 9:30 – 10:45 am in the Veterinary Medicine Instruction Addition (VMIA) Classroom 220.  Active course participation and completion of three individualized written assignments form the axis of grading.

Jobs:
6. GLC BUILDING MANAGER WAGE POSITION FOR FALL 2019 – 1st posting
SECL building managers oversee daily operations by monitoring service, safety, and security in the Graduate Life Center. Duties include walking rounds, responding to issues, and completing reports, in addition to the facilitation of co-curricular and administrative programs. GLC building managers are responsible for event management bookings, opening & closing of the building, and submitting of facility work orders and daily reports. Must possess strong communication and customer service skills, and have the ability to move equipment (tables and chairs). Looking for flexible staff members willing to work at least two shifts a week and have weekend availability. Pay: $12/hr. To apply, visit VT’s Handshake page https://career.vt.edu/job-search/Handshake.html; log in and search for “SECL – Graduate Life Center Building Manager” position.  Email Steve Buchner (satlbuch@vt.edu) with questions.
7. 6-WK GRAD WAGE POSITION IN ACCESSIBLE TECHNOLOGIES – 1st posting
Accessible Technologies in TLOS is looking to fill a 6 week graduate wage position for 20 hours/week from September to mid-October. Full details are available in the online job posting (https://www.assist.vt.edu/student-wage.html). Questions can be emailed to assist@vt.edu. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.
8. ENGINEERING EDUCATION: I.T./ACADEMIC ADIVISING GRAD ASSISTANT – 2nd posting
The Department of Engineering Education is seeking an Information Technology (I.T.)/Academic Advising Graduate Assistant. The graduate assistant will be responsible for updating advising I.T. systems and apps, and serving as a backup to the academic advising team.  This position will report to the Director of Advising and Director of Enrollment Management. Complete details are located at: https://enge.vt.edu/content/dam/enge_vt_edu/undergraduate/ga.pdf
9. GRA OPPORTUNITY AT VTTI: SIGNAL PROCESSING & STATISTICAL MODELING – 2nd posting
Virginia Tech Transportation Institute is looking for a graduate research assistant for 2019-20 starting Fall 2019. This is a 20-hour FT GRA open for master’s and doctoral students.  This project addresses the emerging field of behavior-based predictive safety analytics, focusing on the prediction of road crash involvement based on individual driver behavior characteristics. Student with backgrounds and knowledge on statistical modeling and signal processing may apply to amiller@vtti.vt.edu with CV, cover letter and two contacts for references. For more information about the responsibilities and requirements, please visit: https://drive.google.com/open?id=19oXNgYoDKqncWYR6c6uS26yapkuJNYyF.

10. GRA OPPORTUNITY AT VTTI: COMPUTER VISION & DEEP LEARNING – 2nd posting
Virginia Tech Transportation Institute is looking for a full-time graduate research assistant who has expertise in computer vision and deep learning.  This is a full academic year GRA position starting Fall 2019 with a possibility of extension to next academic year, working closely with faculties from VTTI and department of ECE. The ideal student is a second-year PhD or master’s student looking for dissertation topic and willing to work in the field of computer vision and deep learning. To apply, contact Dr. Abhijit Sarkar  (asarkar@vtti.vt.edu) with CV and two contacts for reference indicating “GRA application: Computer Vision for NDS”. For more information about the responsibilities and requirements, please visit: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1O_B0hBlweudwCc65iJyff_Cz_S3kPqm-/view.

11. PEACE CORPS CAMPUS RECRUITER GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP – 2nd posting
The Center for International Research, Education, and Development (CIRED) is searching for a graduate student who is a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer (RPCV) to serve as the part-time Campus Peace Corps Recruiter (20 hours/week). The recruiter will be the main point of contact at VT and other universities in Southwest Virginia for people interested in joining the Peace Corps. The successful candidate will receive a graduate stipend and tuition remission. For application information go to: https://cired.vt.edu/About/job-opportunities.html

Volunteers and research participants sought:

12. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR AUGMENTED REALITY STUDY – 1st posting
VT researchers in the Cognitive Engineering for Novel Technologies (COGENT) Lab are recruiting participants for an augmented reality study. During the experiment, you will be asked to use augmented reality (AR) glasses to scan a simulated bridge surface for targets. You do not need to have used AR before, nor do you need any experience in bridge inspection to participate. Must be 18 years of age or older and have normal, or corrected to normal vision. You will be compensated at $10/hr and the study should last no more than 1 hour. If you have any questions or interested in participating, please contact Jared Van Dam via email at Jaredvd@vt.edu.

13. PARTICIPANTS SOUGHT FOR LIFTING STUDY WITH WEARABLE EXOSKELETONS – 1st posting
Participants are sought for a research study about lifting with and without wearable exoskeletons. Participants must be 18-35 years old with no recent or prior musculoskeletal disorders or back injuries (at least for 12 months). A height range of 5′ 4″- 6 3′ is preferred. Should be able to comfortably lift a box (~10% of the bodyweight) from the floor to waist height and perform a variety of lifting tasks both with and without the exoskeletons. The training session takes about 1 hour and the data collection session takes about 3-4 hours. The compensation rate is $10/hour. If interested, email Saman Madinei at madinei@vt.edu

14 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR NEW GRADUATE STUDENT ORIENTATION – 2nd posting
The Graduate School is seeking graduate student volunteers to help with a variety of events and activities for new students during orientation period Aug 19 – 23. Please complete this survey if you are available to assist us with these events. https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3eKrERJUZ3pulNz

15. HEALTHY DOGS NEEDED FOR HEART DISEASE STUDY – 2nd posting
Healthy dogs needed to compare to a clinical population of dogs affected by mitral valve disease. Dogs’ health status will be determined by owner interview, physical examination, and echocardiography. To enroll, dogs must be 1-5 years of age, weigh 7-55 lbs, and be free of systemic disease, such as diabetes, Cushing’s, kidney disease, and heart disease. Excluding factors include presence of other acquired or congenital cardiovascular diseases; dogs that would require sedation for undergoing ECG examination; and/or presence of severe clinical systemic disease that affects the cardiovascular system. Once enrolled in study, the dog will undergo a standard cardiac examination, at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Bburg. Procedures are non-invasive, but may require a small area of fur on dog’s chest to be shaved. All appointments are on Saturdays and should take less than 30 minutes. To schedule study appointment, please call the Small Animal Clinic at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital at 540-231-4621 and mention the 2D3D echo/mitral valve disease study.

16. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED @ THE BLACKSBURG FARMERS MARKET – 2nd posting
Sign up for a volunteer shift at the Blacksburg Farmers Market for the annual tomato and salsa tasting! Volunteers are needed to help run the information booth on market days. Saturday, the market is open 8:00am-2:00pm and shifts are 8:00-11:00am and 11:00am-2:00pm. The Farmer’s Market is near Squires and the GLC. More information is on the sign up link https://signup.com/client/invitation2/6775657374/1219389/false#!1219389/false/false. If you have any questions, email oliviao6@vt.edu.

Upcoming events:

DATA IN SOCIAL CONTEXT WORKSHOP FOR GTAs – application required
Tuesday, Aug 20, 2:00-4:00pm
This workshop prepares GTAs to teach courses that emphasize an interdisciplinary approach of data analytics, computational skills, and critical thinking in the humanities and social sciences. The workshop will feature presentations by three VT graduate students who participated in earlier workshop sessions and a faculty member affiliated with the Data & Decisions Destination Area. Apply to attend by Aug 15 at https://forms.gle/pbN1r2uC99bJUg2u7. Space is limited. Priority given to GTAs who are scheduled to teach courses in the Data & Decisions curriculum (see list of courses on the survey). Participants invited to attend will be notified by email by August 16, 2019. Direct questions about the workshop to co-directors, Tom Ewing (etewing@vt.edu) and Roan Parrish (proan13@vt.edu). Workshop info: https://sites.google.com/vt.edu/etewing/disc/disc-workshop-aug-20-2019.

CONSCIENTIOUS DISCUSSION AND THOUGHT SWAP WORKSHOP
Tuesday, Aug 20, 2:00-4:00pm, 1120 Torg
Wednesday, Aug 21, 10:00am-12:00pm, 1129 Torg
Promote conscientious discourse in classrooms through discussion of pedagogy and the introduction and use of ThoughtSwap, a web-tool created at ThirdLab at Virginia Tech. The workshop is designed for graduate students, lecturers and instructors who are interested in improving classroom interaction and might be interested in using ThoughtSwap. Attendees will receive 2 credits from NLI (Networked Learning Initiatives) professional development at VT. This workshop also leads to potential participation in a ThoughtSwap study in Fall 2019 with compensation. Register at https://profdev.tlos.vt.edu, click on “Conscientious Discussion and ThoughtSwap” and enroll!

NAVIGATING BLACKSBURG FOR NEW GRADUATE STUDENTS
Wednesday, August 21, 3:00 – 3:45pm, GLC Room B OR
Thursday, August 29, 10:30 – 11:15am, GLC Room B
Students new to Virginia Tech often have questions about how to go about dealing with day-to-day life here in Blacksburg. Learn about the best places to shop, where to get medical care, how to get a driver’s license, transportation, the school system, banking services, and more. Bring any questions you would like answered to help make your stay here in Blacksburg a great experience. Register at https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1NOShESl0xEpXbD

HEALTH INSURANCE SIGN-UP
Thursday, Aug 22, 2:00-4:30pm and Friday, 8/23, 11:00am-1:00pm, GLC Lobby
Stop by the GLC Lobby to sign up for student health insurance with Aetna and ask representatives any questions you may have.

LYRIC THEATER TOUR
Thursday, Aug 22, Meet at the Lyric at 2:55pm
Registration is required. https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_aY0ehqgCNTNVj7L

MAKE YOURSELF AT HOME
Thursday, Aug 22, 4:30-6:00pm, GLC Multipurpose Room
All grad students are welcome to connect with faculty, staff, new and returning graduate students and resources that can help you find your place in and succeed in Blacksburg. Light refreshments and many door prizes will be provided! Register at https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1HLIpw2kvFoL3xz.

MEET @ THE MAC
Saturday, Aug 24, 5:00-7:00pm, Moss Arts Center
Connect with fellow art-loving and creative Hokies on the stage of the Anne and Ellen Fife Theatre at this fun social and learn about the Moss Arts Center’s 2019-20 season of visual and performing arts, job opportunities, space rentals, etc.; discover ways to make and experience the arts through additional programs at VT; tour “blackbox” Cube, galleries, and backstage; network with other students and arts professionals; enter for a chance to win free tickets to a Moss Arts Center performance. Free admission; registration required: meetatthemac.eventbrite.com.
Complimentary refreshments.  Co-hosted with the Moss Arts Center Student Ambassadors.

LAIGSA WELCOME SOCIAL
Saturday, Aug 24, 4:00pm, Hethwood Lawns
The Latin American and Iberian Grad. Students Association (Laigsa) invites all incoming and returning members to its traditional Welcome Back social. Join them for an afternoon outdoors picnic with food, music, and games. Check out their FB (/LaigsaofVT) and IG (@laigsaVT) walls for more information or contact grad student Martin at martinsc@vt.edu.

August 5 – 11, 2019

Recurring Events:
1. WEEKLY DROP-IN SERVICES

This Week’s Events:
2. GLC CAFÉ – SURPRISE TREAT

Administrative Announcements:
3. GRAD STUDENT AMBASSADOR LEADERSHIP PROGRAM SEEKS PARTICIPANTS – 2nd posting
4. GRAD 5134: REGENERATIVE MEDICINE: SCIENCE AND SOCIETY, FALL 2019 – 2nd posting
5. GRADUATE STUDENTS INVITED TO SUBMIT WRITING – 3rd posting

Jobs:
6. ENGINEERING EDUCATION: I.T./ACADEMIC ADIVISING GRAD ASSISTANT – 1st posting
7. GRA OPPORTUNITY AT VTTI: COMPUTER VISION & DEEP LEARNING – 1st posting
8. GRA OPPORTUNITY AT VTTI: SIGNAL PROCESSING & STATISTICAL MODELING – 1st posting
9. PEACE CORPS CAMPUS RECRUITER GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP – 1st posting
10. GRA OPENING: GIS PROGRAMMER/ANALYST – 3rd posting

Volunteers and research participants sought:
11. HEALTHY DOGS NEEDED FOR HEART DISEASE STUDY – 1st posting
12. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR NEW GRADUATE STUDENT ORIENTATION – 1st posting
13. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED @ THE BLACKSBURG FARMERS MARKET – 1st posting

Upcoming events:
–GTA WORKSHOP (8/20 – Registration required)
–LUNCH WITH THE DEAN (8/21 – Registration required)
–HEALTH INSURANCE SIGN-UP (8/22)
–LYRIC THEATER TOUR (8/22 – registration required)
–MAKE YOURSELF AT HOME (8/22 – registration required)

Recurring Events
1. WEEKLY DROP-IN SERVICES:
– Career Advising: On hiatus for summer. See: https://blogs.lt.vt.edu/gradcareeropportunity/
– Cook Counseling: on summer hiatus
– Graduate School summer hours: MTThF 9:00am-4:00pm, W 9:30-4:00
– Immigration advising hours: MWF 1:00-4:00pm, TTh 9:00am-12:00pm, Room 120 GLC
– Writing assistance: reserve appointment at https://www.lib.vt.edu/spaces/writing-center.html

This Week’s Events
2. GLC CAFÉ – SURPRISE TREAT
Thursday, Aug 8, 3:30-5:00pm, GLC Reading Room
GLC café continues every Thursday throughout the summer when the university is open. This week will feature a surprise treat. Stop by for the usual coffee, tea and cookies and the occasional surprises brought to you by the Graduate School! We will not be having Wednesday café during the summer.

Administrative Announcements:
3. GRAD STUDENT AMBASSADOR LEADERSHIP PROGRAM SEEKS PARTICIPANTS – 2nd posting
The Graduate Student Ambassador Leadership (GSAL) Program is a leadership opportunity for graduate students who are dedicated to serving and representing Virginia Tech. Graduate ambassadors volunteer their time to assist with Graduate School orientation, providing campus tours, attending/participating in various recruitment fairs, mentoring new graduate students in their department or college, and promoting the graduate student community. Ambassadors also serve as an important point of contact to graduate student applicants interested in their specific or similar affiliated department. To qualify, students must be currently enrolled as a graduate student at VT; have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0; be able to make an academic year commitment (Fall-Spring semesters); be willing to travel, demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills; and exhibit leadership, initiative, dependability, discipline, and enthusiasm.  If interested, visit the following link to apply by Sep 3 at http://bit.ly/VT_GSAL19. For info contact: Dr. Justin Grimes, Asst. Director Recruitment, Diversity, and Inclusion jgrimes18@vt.edu.

4. GRAD 5134: REGENERATIVE MEDICINE: SCIENCE AND SOCIETY, FALL 2019 – 2nd posting
This interdisciplinary 3-credit course engages students in active discussions designed to explore the world of Regenerative Medicine (RM) and how they can contribute as individuals and as an interdisciplinary group to this exciting, diverse, and rapidly growing field.  Integrates topics such as stem cell biology, biomaterials/bioengineering, social and ethical issues, experimental design, and business and public policy into one cohesive program. Led by members of RM Interdisciplinary Graduate Education Program (IGEP) and uses invited outside speakers, VT faculty speakers, and readings from The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks to investigate key areas surrounding RM, including industry roles and opportunities, government funding, regulation, and public policy (FDA, NIH, NSF), social and ethical issues, and research and evidence-based medicine.  Students from the Colleges of Engineering and Veterinary Medicine and the Department of Science, Society, and Technology form the core of participants, but any interested students are welcome and encouraged to enroll.  Meets Tuesday and Thursdays from 9:30 – 10:45 am in the Veterinary Medicine Instruction Addition (VMIA) Classroom 220.  Active course participation and completion of three individualized written assignments form the axis of grading.

5. GRADUATE STUDENTS INVITED TO SUBMIT WRITING – 3rd posting
The student blog RE: Reflections and Explorations, offered through the VT Institute for Policy and Governance, is a great vehicle to share research ideas and theories with a broader audience. All VT graduate students are eligible to offer essays as long as they address a policy, politics or governance issue or concern. Students in ALCE, ASPECT, GIA, HD, PGG, Natural Resources, PAPP, Political Science, Rhetoric and Writing, Sociology and Urban Affairs and Planning are particularly encouraged to submit essays. To find examples of past topics, read archived essays. Dr. Max Stephenson, Professor of Public and International Affairs, serves as editor and final arbiter of all submissions. Sign up now using this Google Spreadsheet. Slots will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Questions? Contact Heather Parrish ((parrish1@vt.edu).

Jobs:
6. ENGINEERING EDUCATION: I.T./ACADEMIC ADIVISING GRAD ASSISTANT – 1st posting
The Department of Engineering Education is seeking an Information Technology (I.T.)/Academic Advising Graduate Assistant. The graduate assistant will be responsible for updating advising I.T. systems and apps, and serving as a backup to the academic advising team.  This position will report to the Director of Advising and Director of Enrollment Management. Complete details are located at: https://enge.vt.edu/content/dam/enge_vt_edu/undergraduate/ga.pdf

7. GRA OPPORTUNITY AT VTTI: SIGNAL PROCESSING & STATISTICAL MODELING – 1st posting
Virginia Tech Transportation Institute is looking for a graduate research assistant for the academic year 2019-2020 starting Fall 2019. This appointment will be 20-hour full time GRA and is open for master’s and doctoral students.  This project addresses the emerging field of behavior-based predictive safety analytics, focusing on the prediction of road crash involvement based on individual driver behavior characteristics. Student with backgrounds and knowledge on statistical modeling and signal processing may apply to amiller@vtti.vt.edu with CV, cover letter and two contacts for references. For more information about the responsibilities and requirements, please visit: https://drive.google.com/open?id=19oXNgYoDKqncWYR6c6uS26yapkuJNYyF.

8. GRA OPPORTUNITY AT VTTI: COMPUTER VISION & DEEP LEARNING – 1st posting
Virginia Tech Transportation Institute is looking for a full-time graduate research assistant who has expertise in computer vision and deep learning.  This is a full academic year GRA position starting Fall 2019 with a possibility of extension to next academic year. The ideal student is a second year PhD or Masters student looking for dissertation topic and willing to work in the field of computer vision and deep learning. The student will closely work with faculties from VTTI and department of ECE. Applicant may contact Dr. Abhijit Sarkar  (asarkar@vtti.vt.edu) with their CV and two contacts for reference indicating “GRA application: Computer Vision for NDS”. For more information about the responsibilities and requirements, please visit: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1O_B0hBlweudwCc65iJyff_Cz_S3kPqm-/view.

9. PEACE CORPS CAMPUS RECRUITER GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP – 1st posting
The Center for International Research, Education, and Development (CIRED) is searching for a graduate student who is a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer (RPCV) to serve as the part-time Campus Peace Corps Recruiter (20 hours/week). The recruiter will be the main point of contact at VT and other universities in Southwest Virginia for people interested in joining the Peace Corps. The successful candidate will receive a graduate stipend and tuition remission. For application information go to: https://cired.vt.edu/About/job-opportunities.html

10. GRA OPENING: GIS PROGRAMMER/ANALYST – 3rd posting
Enterprise GIS unit of VT’s central IT organization seeks a grad student with GIS programming, GIS analysis and/or web design skills to support a variety of projects as assigned in a technical team environment, using an evolving set of best-practice tools, libraries and techniques. Position is responsible for a variety of GIS-related technical tasks including developing scripts to automate GIS data management and server administration tasks, performing mapping and analysis tasks, and developing and maintaining GIS-enabled web applications. Requires experience with Python programming, Tools and APIs related to the ESRI ArcGIS platform. Full-time GRA (20 hr/wk) continuing for a full year (Aug 2019 – Aug 2020). Renewal, while possible, cannot be guaranteed upon hiring. Interested students should forward a current resume and cover letter to egisjobs@bev.vt.edu. Position will remain open until filled.

Volunteers and research participants sought:
11. HEALTHY DOGS NEEDED FOR HEART DISEASE STUDY – 1st posting
Healthy dogs needed to compare to a clinical population of dogs affected by mitral valve disease. Dogs’ health status will be determined by owner interview, physical examination, and echocardiography. To enroll, dogs must be 1-5 years of age, weigh 7-55 lbs, and be free of systemic disease, such as diabetes, Cushing’s, kidney disease, and heart disease. Excluding factors include presence of other acquired or congenital cardiovascular diseases; dogs that, because of their temperament, would require sedation for undergoing echocardiographic examination; and/or presence of severe clinical systemic disease that affects the cardiovascular system. Once enrolled in study, the dog will undergo a standard cardiac examination, including echocardiography, at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Blacksburg. These procedures are non-invasive, but may require a small area of fur on your dog’s chest to be shaved. All appointments will take place on Saturdays and should take less than 30 minutes. Once the dog is found eligible for the study, the cost of the visit and echocardiographic examination will be free of charge. To schedule study appointment, please call the Small Animal Clinic at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital at 540-231-4621 and mention the 2D3D echo/mitral valve disease study.

12. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR NEW GRADUATE STUDENT ORIENTATION – 1st posting
The Graduate School is seeking graduate student volunteers to help with a variety of events and activities for new students during orientation period Aug 19 – 23. Please complete this survey if you are available to assist us with these events. https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3eKrERJUZ3pulNz

13. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED @ THE BLACKSBURG FARMERS MARKET – 1st posting
Sign up for a volunteer shift at the Blacksburg Farmers Market for our annual tomato and salsa tasting! Volunteers are needed to help run the information booth on market days. Saturday, the market is open from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm and the shifts are 8:00 am to 11:00 am and 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. The Farmer’s Market is near Squires and the GLC. More information is on the sign up link https://signup.com/client/invitation2/6775657374/1219389/false#!1219389/false/false. If you have any questions, feel free to email oliviao6@vt.edu.

Upcoming events:
GTA WORKSHOP
Check-in starts at 8am. You must be registered to attend. For more information view the GTA Workshop web page. http://graduateschool.vt.edu/academics/courses-and-scheduling/graduate-school-courses/gta-workshop.html

LUNCH WITH THE DEAN
Wednesday, Aug 21, 12:00-1:00pm, GLC Room C
Meet Graduate School Dean Dr. Karen DePauw and graduate students at a free lunch.  Learn about the latest in graduate education and share your perspectives in a casual setting.  Sign-up here:
https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2lgqpt7lPNwxEgZ. Please note that with such a short time to eat and have a discussion, it is important that you arrive on time for this lunch.

HEALTH INSURANCE SIGN-UP
Thursday, 8/22, 2:00-4:30pm and Friday, 8/23, 11:00am-1:00pm, GLC Lobby
Stop by the GLC Lobby to sign up for student health insurance with Aetna and ask representatives any questions you may have.

LYRIC THEATER TOUR
Thursday, Aug 22, Meet at the Lyric at 2:55pm
Registration is required. https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_aY0ehqgCNTNVj7L

MAKE YOURSELF AT HOME
Thursday, Aug 22, 4:30-6:00pm, GLC Multipurpose Room
Connect with faculty, staff, new and returning graduate students and resources that can help you settle in and succeed in Blacksburg. Light refreshments and many door prizes will be provided! Register at https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1HLIpw2kvFoL3xz.

July 29 – August 4, 2019

Recurring Events:
1. WEEKLY DROP-IN SERVICES

This Week’s Events:
2. PART-TIME GRADUATE STUDENT GATHERING
3. GLC CAFÉ

Administrative Announcements:
4. GRAD STUDENT AMBASSADOR LEADERSHIP PROGRAM SEEKS PARTICIPANTS – 1st posting
5. GRAD 5134: REGENERATIVE MEDICINE: SCIENCE AND SOCIETY, FALL 2019 – 1st posting
6. GRADUATE STUDENTS INVITED TO SUBMIT WRITING – 2nd posting

Jobs:
7. GRA OPENING: GIS PROGRAMMER/ANALYST – 2nd posting
8. GRAD ASSISTANT – VP FOR FINANCE SENIOR MANAGEMENT AREA – 3rd posting

Volunteers and research participants sought:
None at this time

Upcoming events:
–WEB DROP/ADD AVAILABILITY

Recurring Events
1. WEEKLY DROP-IN SERVICES:
– Career Advising: On hiatus for summer. See: https://blogs.lt.vt.edu/gradcareeropportunity/
– Cook Counseling: on summer hiatus
– Graduate School summer hours: MTThF 9:00am-4:00pm, W 9:30-4:00
– Immigration advising hours: MWF 1:00-4:00pm, TTh 9:00am-12:00pm, Room 120 GLC
– Writing assistance: reserve appointment at https://www.lib.vt.edu/spaces/writing-center.html

This Week’s Events
2. PART-TIME GRADUATE STUDENT GATHERING
Wednesday, Jul 31, 5:30pm, Boudreaux’s rooftop, Downtown Blacksburg
Come gather, meet, and chat in an informal setting with other part-time graduate students. Contact Lia Kelinsky-Jones at liak9@vt.edu or Catherine Cotrupi at cotrupi@vt.edu with any questions.

3. GLC CAFÉ
Thursday, Aug 1, 3:30-5:00pm, GLC Reading Room
GLC café continues every Thursday throughout the summer when the university is open. Stop by for the usual coffee, tea and cookies and the occasional surprises brought to you by the Graduate School! We will not be having Wednesday café during the summer.

Administrative Announcements:
4. GRAD STUDENT AMBASSADOR LEADERSHIP PROGRAM SEEKS PARTICIPANTS – 1st posting

The Graduate Student Ambassador Leadership (GSAL) Program is a leadership opportunity for graduate students who are dedicated to serving and representing Virginia Tech. Graduate ambassadors volunteer their time to assist with Graduate School orientation, providing campus tours, attending/participating in various recruitment fairs, mentoring new graduate students in their department or college, and promoting the graduate student community. Ambassadors also serve as an important point of contact to graduate student applicants interested in their specific or similar affiliated department. To qualify, students must be currently enrolled as a graduate student at VT; have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0; be able to make an academic year commitment (Fall-Spring semesters); be willing to travel, demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills; and exhibit leadership, initiative, dependability, discipline, and enthusiasm.  If interested, visit the following link to apply by Sep 3 at http://bit.ly/VT_GSAL19. For info contact: Dr. Justin Grimes, Asst. Director Recruitment, Diversity, and Inclusion jgrimes18@vt.edu.
5. GRAD 5134: REGENERATIVE MEDICINE: SCIENCE AND SOCIETY, FALL 2019 – 1st posting
This interdisciplinary 3-credit course engages students in active discussions designed to explore the world of Regenerative Medicine (RM) and how they can contribute as individuals and as an interdisciplinary group to this exciting, diverse, and rapidly growing field.  Integrates topics such as stem cell biology, biomaterials/bioengineering, social and ethical issues, experimental design, and business and public policy into one cohesive program. Led by members of RM Interdisciplinary Graduate Education Program (IGEP) and uses invited outside speakers, VT faculty speakers, and readings from The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks to investigate key areas surrounding RM, including industry roles and opportunities, government funding, regulation, and public policy (FDA, NIH, NSF), social and ethical issues, and research and evidence-based medicine.  Students from the Colleges of Engineering and Veterinary Medicine and the Department of Science, Society, and Technology form the core of participants, but any interested students are welcome and encouraged to enroll.  Meets Tuesday and Thursdays from 9:30 – 10:45 am in the Veterinary Medicine Instruction Addition (VMIA) Classroom 220.  Active course participation and completion of three individualized written assignments form the axis of grading.

6. GRADUATE STUDENTS INVITED TO SUBMIT WRITING – 2nd posting
The student blog RE: Reflections and Explorations, offered through the VT Institute for Policy and Governance, is a great vehicle to share research ideas and theories with a broader audience. All VT graduate students are eligible to offer essays as long as they address a policy, politics or governance issue or concern. Students in ALCE, ASPECT, GIA, HD, PGG, Natural Resources, PAPP, Political Science, Rhetoric and Writing, Sociology and Urban Affairs and Planning are particularly encouraged to submit essays. To find examples of past topics, read archived essays. Dr. Max Stephenson, Professor of Public and International Affairs, serves as editor and final arbiter of all submissions. Sign up now using this Google Spreadsheet. Slots will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Questions? Contact Heather Parrish ((parrish1@vt.edu).

Jobs:
7. GRA OPENING: GIS PROGRAMMER/ANALYST – 2nd posting
Enterprise GIS unit of VT’s central IT organization seeks a grad student with GIS programming, GIS analysis and/or web design skills to support a variety of projects as assigned in a technical team environment, using an evolving set of best-practice tools, libraries and techniques. Position is responsible for a variety of GIS-related technical tasks including developing scripts to automate GIS data management and server administration tasks, performing mapping and analysis tasks, and developing and maintaining GIS-enabled web applications. Requires experience with Python programming, Tools and APIs related to the ESRI ArcGIS platform. Full-time GRA (20 hr/wk) continuing for a full year (Aug 2019 – Aug 2020). Renewal, while possible, cannot be guaranteed upon hiring. Interested students should forward a current resume and cover letter to egisjobs@bev.vt.edu. Position will remain open until filled.

8. GRAD ASSISTANT – VP FOR FINANCE SENIOR MANAGEMENT AREA – 3rd posting
The VP for Finance Senior Management Area seeks a full-time (20 hr/week) Graduate Assistant to support initiatives to further automate administrative tasks using various technologies including Robotic Process Automation (RPA).   This is a 9-month appointment beginning 8/10/2019 and ending 5/09/2020. The GA will work with business process owners to document changes to current business practices and assist in process re-engineering and change management planning efforts, independently analyze business case scenarios, and work closely with the robotic process automation team to compile business requirements for processes to be automated. The successful candidate should demonstrate familiarity with basic programming constructs, knowledge of process mapping and design, experience with relational databases and query tools and ability to manipulate large sets of data. For consideration, forward  current resume and cover letter to Melinda West, University Bursar, mwest@vt.edu.

Volunteers and research participants sought:
None at this time

Upcoming events:
WEB DROP/ADD AVAILABILITY
Students will be able to access registration beginning Monday, Aug 5 for Fall 2019 semester.

July 22-28, 2019

Recurring Events:
1. WEEKLY DROP-IN SERVICES

This Week’s Events:
2. DMV ON CAMPUS
3. GLC CAFÉ

Administrative Announcements:
4. GRADUATE STUDENTS INVITED TO SUBMIT WRITING – 1st posting

Jobs:
5. GRA OPENING: GIS PROGRAMMER/ANALYST – 1st posting
6. GRAD ASSISTANT – VP FOR FINANCE SENIOR MANAGEMENT AREA – 2nd posting
7. RESEARCH ASSISTANT – WAGE POSITION –3rd posting
8. HEAD COACH – VIRGINIA TECH MEN’S CLUB LACROSSE TEAM – 3rd posting

Volunteers and research participants sought:
9. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR SENSORY EVALUATION OF DRINKING WATER – 1st posting
10. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR INTERVIEWS ON ACCESS-BASED SHARING ECONOMY – 2nd posting
11. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR LIFTING STUDY WITH WEARABLE EXOSKELETONS – 3rd posting

Upcoming events:
–JOIN FELLOW GRAD STUDENTS ON THE VENTURE OUT CHALLENGE COURSE (Jul 29, reg. required
–PART-TIME GRADUATE STUDENT GATHERING

Click here for more information on each posting

July 15-21, 2019

Recurring Events:
1. WEEKLY DROP-IN SERVICES

This Week’s Events:
2. DMV ON CAMPUS
3. GLC CAFÉ

Administrative Announcements:
None at this time

Jobs:
4. GRAD ASSISTANT – VP FOR FINANCE SENIOR MANAGEMENT AREA – 1st posting
5. RESEARCH ASSISTANT – WAGE POSITION – 1st posting
6. HEAD COACH – VIRGINIA TECH MEN’S CLUB LACROSSE TEAM – 1st posting
7. FULL-TIME GA OPENING IN GLOBAL EDUCATION – 3rd posting

Volunteers and research participants sought:
8. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR LIFTING STUDY WITH WEARABLE EXOSKELETONS – 2nd posting
9. PARTICIPANTS SOUGHT FOR MOVEMENT MECHANICS STUDY – 3rd posting

Upcoming events:
–JOIN FELLOW GRAD STUDENTS ON THE VENTURE OUT CHALLENGE COURSE (Jul 29, reg. required

Click here for more info on each posting

July 8-14, 2019

Recurring Events:
1. WEEKLY DROP-IN SERVICES

This Week’s Events:
2. SYLLABI AND SUNDAES – SPONSORED BY VT GRATE
3. GLC CAFÉ

Administrative Announcements:
4. VT CHALLENGE COURSE INTEREST SURVEY – 3rd posting
5. SUMMER HAIKU CHALLENGE-3rd posting

Jobs:
6. RESEARCH ASSISTANT – WAGE POSITION – 1st posting
7. HEAD COACH – VIRGINIA TECH MEN’S CLUB LACROSSE TEAM – 1st posting
8. FULL-TIME GA OPENING IN GLOBAL EDUCATION – 3rd posting

Volunteers and research participants sought:
9. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR LIFTING STUDY WITH WEARABLE EXOSKELETONS – 2nd posting
10. PARTICIPANTS SOUGHT FOR MOVEMENT MECHANICS STUDY – 3rd posting

Upcoming events:
–DMV ON CAMPUS

Click here for more information on each posting

July 1 – 7, 2019

Recurring Events:
1. WEEKLY DROP-IN SERVICES

This Week’s Events:
No events scheduled for this week – GLC Café will return next Thursday

Administrative Announcements:
2. VT CHALLENGE COURSE INTEREST SURVEY – 2nd posting
3. SUMMER HAIKU CHALLENGE-2nd posting

Jobs:
4. FULL-TIME GA OPENING IN GLOBAL EDUCATION – 2nd posting

Volunteers and research participants sought:
5. PARTICIPANTS SOUGHT FOR MOVEMENT MECHANICS STUDY – 2nd posting

Upcoming events:
SYLLABI AND SUNDAES – SPONSORED BY VT GRATE

Click here for more details on each posting

June 24 – 30, 2019

Recurring Events:
1. WEEKLY DROP-IN SERVICES

This Week’s Events:
2. PART-TIME GRADUATE STUDENT GATHERING
3. GLC CAFÉ

Administrative Announcements:
4. VT CHALLENGE COURSE INTEREST SURVEY – 1st posting
5. SUMMER HAIKU CHALLENGE-1st posting

Jobs:
6. FULL-TIME GA OPENING IN GLOBAL EDUCATION – 1st posting

Volunteers and research participants sought:
7. PARTICIPANTS SOUGHT FOR MOVEMENT MECHANICS STUDY – 1st posting
8. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR LIFTING STUDY WITH WEARABLE EXOSKELETONS – 2nd posting

Upcoming events:
Check out the VT CHALLENGE COURSE INTEREST SURVEY under Administrative Announcements

Click here for more details on each posting

June 17 – 23, 2019

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Recurring Events:
1. WEEKLY DROP-IN SERVICES

This Week’s Events:
2. GLC CAFÉ

Administrative Announcements:
None at this time

Jobs:
None at this time

Volunteers and research participants sought:
3. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR LIFTING STUDY WITH WEARABLE EXOSKELETONS – 1st posting
4. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR SUMMER PROGRAM ACADEMIC COACH –3rd posting

Upcoming events:
— PART-TIME GRADUATE STUDENT GATHERING

Recurring Events
1. WEEKLY DROP-IN SERVICES:
– Career Advising: On hiatus for summer. See: https://blogs.lt.vt.edu/gradcareeropportunity/
– Cook Counseling: on summer hiatus
– Graduate School summer hours: MTThF 9:00am-4:00pm, W 9:30-4:00
– Immigration advising hours: MWF 1:00-4:00pm, TTh 9:00am-12:00pm, Room 120 GLC
– Writing assistance: reserve appointment at https://www.lib.vt.edu/spaces/writing-center.html

This Week’s Events
2. GLC CAFÉ
Thursday, Jun 20, 3:30-5:00pm, GLC Reading Room
GLC café continues every Thursday throughout the summer when the university is open. Stop by for the usual coffee, tea and cookies and the occasional surprises brought to you by the Graduate School! We will not be having Wednesday café during the summer.

Administrative Announcements:

Jobs:

Volunteers and research participants sought:
3. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR LIFTING STUDY WITH WEARABLE EXOSKELETONS – 1st posting
Participants are sought for a research study about lifting with and without wearable exoskeletons. Must be 18-35 years old with no recent or prior musculoskeletal disorders or back injuries (at least for 12 months). A height range of 5′ 4″- 6 2′ is preferred. Should be able to comfortably lift a box (~10% of the body weight) from the floor to the waist height. Will be asked to perform a variety of lifting tasks both with and without the exoskeletons. Training session takes about 1 hour and the data collection session takes about 3-4 hours. The compensation rate is $10/hour. Those willing to take part in this study should email Saman Madinei at madinei@vt.edu.

4. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR SUMMER PROGRAM ACADEMIC COACH – 3rd posting
Volunteers needed to act as an academic coach for the STEP summer program. Volunteers will meet with a group of incoming first-year students for 10-30 minutes once a week starting on June 23 and ending July 26. Although there is no compensation, all volunteers will receive a free t-shirt. If interested, please contact Karis Boyd at karisb@vt.edu.

Upcoming events:
PART-TIME GRADUATE STUDENT GATHERING
Tuesday, Jun 25, 5:00-6:30pm, The Cellar (upstairs), 302 N. Main St., Blacksburg
Come gather, meet, and chat in an informal setting with other part-time graduate students. Contact Lia Kelinsky-Jones, part-time PhD student in Agricultural, Leadership and Community Education at liak9@vt.edu with any questions.

Have a great week!

Sue

Sue Kass
Student Services Coordinator
Virginia Tech Graduate School
540-231-4558
sjkass@vt.edu

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