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February 9 – 15, 2026

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0.   Ongoing Services – updated August 2025    

This Week’s Events: 

  1. LET’S LOCK IN – Monday
  2. FREE LIBRARY WORKSHOP: LITERATURE REVIEWS & DATABASE SEARCHING FOR ANIMAL & LIFE SCIENCES –  Tuesday
  3. VALENTINE’S CRAFTS! – Tuesday
  4. CHI ALPHA GRAD COMMUNITY GROUP – Tuesday
  5. NSPIRE LECTURES – Wednesday
  6. MANDARIN LANGUAGE LUNCH TABLE – Wednesday
  7. INTRODUCTION TO GEOSPATIAL MAPPING AND ArcGIS ONLINE – Wednesday
  8. FREE LIBRARY WORKSHOP: GETTING STARTED WITH MENDELEY – Wednesday
  9. GLC CAFÉ – Wednesday & Thursday
  10. ECE & CS COLLOQUIUM – Wednesday
  11. NAVIGATING THE PROFESSIONAL DIGITAL WORLD: A WORKSHOP ON CREATING YOUR DIGITAL PORTFOLIO – Wednesday
  12. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES – INTERNATIONAL STUDENT RIGHTS – Thursday
  13. KIDS’ NIGHT OUT FREE CHILDCARE, THURSDAY 2/12/26, 6:30-8PM – Thursday
  14. THE WEDDING BANQUET (2025) FREE SCREENING – Thursday
  15. LAB SAFETY AWARENESS DAY – Friday
  16. LUNCH WITH THE DEAN – Friday
  17. FRIDAY 15: INTERVIEWING – FridayCOMPS, QUALS, & PRELIMS, OH MY! – Friday
  18. COMPS, QUALS, & PRELIMS, OH MY! – Friday
  19. TEA AT TWO – Friday
  20. TUC VALENTINE’S DAY RALLY – Saturday

        Administrative Announcements:   

        1. CALL FOR GLC ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST SUBMISSIONS– 1st posting
        2. 2026 GPSS RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM CALL FOR ABSTRACTS – DEADLINE EXTENDED 1st  posting (1/1)
        3. 2026 GPSS RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS – 1st posting
        4. LEADERSHIP GRADUATE CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE – 1st posting
        5. RESOURCES TO FIND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR CHILD CARE – 1st posting
        6. NOMINATE YOUR FACULTY FOR MENTOR OF THE MONTH – 1st posting
        7. THE JOYFUL JOURNEY: GRADUATE STUDENT AND POSTDOCTORAL SCHOLAR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERIES – 2nd posting (2/2)
        8. ASSOCIATE TEACHING PROGRAM – CIRTL AT VIRGINIA TECH – 2nd posting
        9. CONNECTIONS THAT COUNT: STRENGTHENING YOUR SUPPORT NETWORK – 1st posting
        10. SHARE YOUR FEEDBACK ON UNIVERSITY STRATEGIC PLAN – 1st posting
        11. SPRING SEMESTER COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE FOR GTA INSTRUCTORS OF RECORD – 2nd posting
        12. APPLY TO BE THE NEXT BOARD OF VISITORS STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE – 3rd posting
        13. NOMINATE A GRADUATE STUDENT LEADER FROM YOUR DEPARTMENT TO ATTEND THE GRAD LEADERSHIP RETREAT – 3rd posting

          Jobs

          1. WAGE POSITION: PROJECT COORDINATOR FIRST-GENERATION STUDENT SUCCESS – 2nd posting

          Funding Opportunities:

          1. APPLY TO BE A FUTURE LEADER IN FOOD & AGRICULTURE (FFAR) FELLOW – DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 22
          2. SUMMER CUNNINGHAM FELLOWSHIP – DEADLINE: APRIL 1, 2026

          Volunteers and research participants sought: 

          1. VT DEVELOPMENTAL SCIENCE NETWORK – 1st posting
          2. 25 MINUTE STUDY ON FOOT SHAPE AND STRENGTH – 1st posting
          3. HUMOROUS STORYTELLING WORKSHOP STUDY: A CLINICAL INTERVENTION FOR FEMALE VETERANS – 1st posting
          4. 4TH GRADERS NEEDED: HELP US COMPLETE THE VT MATH STUDY – 1st posting
          5. PRESCHOOLERS NEEDED FOR PERPENDICULARITY STUDY – 1st posting
          6. GRAD STUDY ON STRESS & WELL-BEING – 2nd posting
          7. RESEARCH SUBJECTS NEEDED FOR STUDY ON PERCEPTIONS AND DEFINITIONS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE – 2nd posting
          8. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR XR COLOR PERCEPTION STUDY – 2nd posting
          9. INVITATION TO JOIN RESEARCH ON FIRST-YEAR DOCTORAL STUDENT PERSISTENCE, SATISFACTION, AND BELONGING – 3rd posting
          10. CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS: AI ETHICS AND POLICY THROUGH APPLIED THEATRE WORKSHOPS –3rd posting

          Upcoming Events:    

          1. VIRGINIA TECH HOSTS WEEK-LONG BLOOD DRIVE AMID CRITICAL NATIONAL SHORTAGE – February 17
          2. INTRO TO R FOR DATA ANALYSIS WORKSHOP – February 17
          3. FREE WORKSHOP: GETTING STARTED WITH ENDNOTE – February 17
          4. ALL-DAY WRITING RETREAT – February 18
          5. 30-MINUTE CAREER BOOST: JOB SEARCH STRATEGIES – February 18
          1. INTRO TO PYTHON FOR DATA ANALYSIS WORKSHOP – February 18
          2. FREE WORKSHOP: INTRODUCTION TO LATEX WITH OVERLEAF – February 18
          3. WHAT HAVE I GOTTEN MYSELF INTO? – February 20
          4. FREE WORKSHOP: GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CITATION MANAGER – February 23
          5. FROM ACADEMIA TO INDUSTRY: INSIGHTS FROM 300 PHDS –  February 24
          6. FREE WORKSHOP: ADVANCED LATEX FOR ETDS AND MORE – February 24
          1. 30-MINUTE CAREER BOOST FOR GRAD STUDENTS: NETWORKING – February 25
          2. THE POWER OF NO: BOUNDARY SETTING FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS – February 26
          3. DATA VISUALIZATION WITH GGPLOT2 – March 3
          4. MAKE AN INTERACTIVE BOOK FOR YOUR CHILDREN – ACTIVITY FOR GRADUATE STUDENT PARENTS – March 5
          5. FACULTY NUTSHELL TALKS – March 5
          1. FOSTERING WELLBEING IN MENTORING ENVIRONMENTS – March 27
          2. VT AWM SYMPOSIUM ON MATHEMATICAL EXCELLENCE IN VIRGINIA- March 28

          Continue reading “February 9 – 15, 2026”

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          February 2 – 8, 2026

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          0.   Ongoing Services – updated August 2025    

          This Week’s Events: 

          1. RESUME REVIEW – CAREER PREP – Monday
          2. LET’S LOCK IN – Monday
          3. GRADUATE RESOURCE FAIR – Monday
          4. 30-MINUTE CAREER BOOST FOR GRAD STUDENTS: CVS AND THE ACADEMIC JOB SEARCH – Wednesday
          5. PREPARING FOR TECHNICAL INTERVIEWS PANEL – Wednesday
          6. GROCERY BINGO – Wednesday
          7. ROOTS TO WELLNESS: MENDING AND UPCYCLING WORKSHOPS – Wednesday
          8. LUNCH WITH THE DEAN – Thursday
          9. GLC CAFÉ – Thursday
          10. YOU ARE INVITED: PRESIDENT SANDS SPEAKING AT THE NEXT GPSS MEETING; PLEASE RSVP – Thursday
          11. KIDS’ NIGHT OUT FREE CHILDCARE, THURSDAY 2/5/26, 6:30-8PM – Thursday
          12. GLC SOUPERBOWL – FREE CHILI! – Friday,
          1. THE MUSLIM EXPERIENCE AT TECH – Friday
          2. FRIDAY 15: JOB SEARCH STRATEGIES – Friday
          3. TEA AT TWO – Friday

          Administrative Announcements:   

          1. THE JOYFUL JOURNEY: GRADUATE STUDENT AND POSTDOCTORAL SCHOLAR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERIES – 1st posting (1/2)
          2. ASSOCIATE TEACHING PROGRAM – CIRTL AT VIRGINIA TECH – 1st posting
          3. CONNECTIONS THAT COUNT: START OUT WITH SELF-CARE  – 1st posting (1/1)
          4. SPRING SEMESTER COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE FOR GTA INSTRUCTORS OF RECORD – 1st posting
          5. 2026 GPSS RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM CALL FOR ABSTRACTS – 2nd posting (2/2)
          1. APPLY TO BE THE NEXT BOARD OF VISITORS STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE – 2nd posting
          2. ICAT STUDENT GRANT CALL FOR SPRING SEMESTER IS OPEN, DUE FEBRUARY 13 – 2nd  posting (2/2)
          3. NOMINATE A GRADUATE STUDENT LEADER FROM YOUR DEPARTMENT TO ATTEND THE GRAD LEADERSHIP RETREAT – 2nd posting
          4. APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR SPRING 2026 GPSS TRAVEL FUND PROGRAM – UP TO $500 AVAILABLE FOR CONFERENCE EXPENSES – 3rd  posting
          1. RESEARCH COMPUTING WORKSHOPS SPRING 2026 – 3rd posting
          2. SUBSCRIBE TO UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES RESEARCH SERVICES NEWSLETTER – 3rd posting
          3. DCAP – ENTER TO WIN FREE TICKETS TO “CIRQUE MECHANICS” – 3rd posting

          Jobs

          1. WAGE POSITION: PROJECT COORDINATOR FIRST-GENERATION STUDENT SUCCESS – 1st posting
          2. STUDENT SUCCESS CENTER GRADUATE ASSISTANT – 3rd posting

          Funding Opportunities:

          1. APPLY TO BE A FUTURE LEADER IN FOOD & AGRICULTURE (FFAR) FELLOW – DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 22
          2. SUMMER CUNNINGHAM FELLOWSHIP – DEADLINE: APRIL 1, 2026

          Volunteers and research participants sought: 

          1. GRAD STUDY ON STRESS & WELL-BEING – 1st posting
          2. HUMOROUS STORYTELLING WORKSHOP STUDY: A CLINICAL INTERVENTION FOR FEMALE VETERANS – 1st posting
          3. RESEARCH SUBJECTS NEEDED FOR STUDY ON PERCEPTIONS AND DEFINITIONS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE – 1st posting
          4. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR XR COLOR PERCEPTION STUDY – 1st posting
          5. INVITATION TO JOIN RESEARCH ON FIRST-YEAR DOCTORAL STUDENT PERSISTENCE, SATISFACTION, AND BELONGING – 2nd posting
          6. CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS: AI ETHICS AND POLICY THROUGH APPLIED THEATRE WORKSHOPS –2nd posting
          7. BACK AND TREATMENT OF LOW BACK PAIN – 3rd posting
          8. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR NEUROSCIENCE RESEARCH STUDY ON SLEEP AND BRAIN–MACHINE INTERFACE LEARNING – 3rd posting

          Upcoming Events:    

          1. FREE LIBRARY WORKSHOP: LITERATURE REVIEWS & DATABASE SEARCHING FOR ANIMAL & LIFE SCIENCES –  February 10
          2. NSPIRE LECTURES – February 11
          1. INTRODUCTION TO GEOSPATIAL MAPPING AND ArcGIS ONLINE – February 11
          1. FREE LIBRARY WORKSHOP: GETTING STARTED WITH MENDELEY – February 11
          2. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES – INTERNATIONAL STUDENT RIGHTS – February 12
          3. INTRO TO R FOR DATA ANALYSIS WORKSHOP – February 17
          4. ALL-DAY WRITING RETREAT – February 18
          5. INTRO TO PYTHON FOR DATA ANALYSIS WORKSHOP – February 18
          6. FROM ACADEMIA TO INDUSTRY: INSIGHTS FROM 300 PHDS –  February 24

          Continue reading “February 2 – 8, 2026”

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          January 26- February 1, 2026

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          0.   Ongoing Services – updated August 2025    

          This Week’s Events: 

          1. LET’S LOCK IN – Monday – Canceled
          2. CHI ALPHA GRAD COMMUNITY GROUP – Tuesday
          3. ALL-DAY WRITING RETREAT –  Wednesday
          4. 30-MINUTE CAREER BOOST FOR GRAD STUDENTS: CRAFTING ATS-FRIENDLY RESUMES – Wednesday
          5. GLC CAFÉ – Wednesday & Thursday
          6. ECE COLLOQUIUM – Wednesday
          7. VALUES & LOCUS OF CONTROL WHEN JOB SEARCHING – Wednesday
          8. CHI ALPHA GRAD LIFE GROUPS – Wednesday
          9. REUS PATHWAYS TO GRADUATE STUDY – Friday
          10. THIS IS HOME: FINDING BELONGING FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS – Friday
          11. FRIDAY 15 WORKSHOP: RESUME WRITING – Friday

            Administrative Announcements:   

            1. UNIVERSITY STATUS – BLACKSBURG CAMPUS CLOSED MONDAY, JANUARY 26– 1st posting (1/1)
            2. 2026 GPSS RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM CALL FOR ABSTRACTS – 1st posting (1/2)
            3. APPLY TO BE THE NEXT BOARD OF VISITORS STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE – 1st posting
            4. ICAT STUDENT GRANT CALL FOR SPRING SEMESTER IS OPEN, DUE FEBRUARY 13 – 1st posting (1/2)
            5. NOMINATE A GRADUATE STUDENT LEADER FROM YOUR DEPARTMENT TO ATTEND THE GRAD LEADERSHIP RETREAT – 1st posting
            6. CONNECTIONS THAT COUNT: BUILDING HEALTHY ROUTINES – 1st posting (1/1)
            7. APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR SPRING 2026 GPSS TRAVEL FUND PROGRAM – UP TO $500 AVAILABLE FOR CONFERENCE EXPENSES – 2nd posting
            8. OFFICE OF ENERGY MANAGEMENT – BREAK UP WITH YOUR SPACE HEATER – 2nd posting
            9. LAST CHANCE – LEADERSHIP COURSES – SPRING SEMESTER – *REGISTER NOW* – 2nd posting (2/2)
            10. RESEARCH COMPUTING WORKSHOPS SPRING 2026 – 2nd posting
            11. SUBSCRIBE TO UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES RESEARCH SERVICES NEWSLETTER – 2nd posting
            12. DCAP – ENTER TO WIN FREE TICKETS TO “CIRQUE MECHANICS” – 2nd posting
            13. UPCOMING CIRTL NETWORK EVENT SERIES EXPLORES TOPICS IN ACADEMIC HIRING AND CAREER PREPARATION – 3rd posting
            14. FREE ONLINE MICROSOFT 365 WORKSHOPS FROM DIVISION OF IT – 3rd posting
            15. TAKE YOUR RESEARCH TO THE NEXT LEVEL WITH FREE LIBRARY WORKSHOPS –3rd posting

              Jobs:

              1. STUDENT SUCCESS CENTER GRADUATE ASSISTANT – 2nd posting
              2. ENERGY MANAGEMENT GRADUATE ASSISTANT – 3rd posting

              Funding Opportunities:

              1. ALEXIS TAYLOR BREAUX FUND FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDY – DEADLINE: JANUARY 30 
              2. APPLY TO BE A FUTURE LEADER IN FOOD & AGRICULTURE (FFAR) FELLOW – DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 22
              3. SUMMER CUNNINGHAM FELLOWSHIP – DEADLINE: APRIL 1, 2026

              Volunteers and research participants sought: 

              1. INVITATION TO JOIN RESEARCH ON FIRST-YEAR DOCTORAL STUDENT PERSISTENCE, SATISFACTION, AND BELONGING – 1ST POSTING
              2. CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS: AI ETHICS AND POLICY THROUGH APPLIED THEATRE WORKSHOPS – 1st posting
              3. BACK AND TREATMENT OF LOW BACK PAIN – 2nd posting
              4. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR NEUROSCIENCE RESEARCH STUDY ON SLEEP AND BRAIN–MACHINE INTERFACE LEARNING – 2nd posting
              5. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED: INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS’ USE OF INSTANT MESSAGING GROUP CHATS – 3rd posting

              Upcoming Events:    

              1. GRADUATE RESOURCE FAIR – February 3
              2. LUNCH WITH THE DEAN –  February 5
              3. YOU ARE INVITED: PRESIDENT SANDS SPEAKING AT THE NEXT GPSS MEETING; PLEASE RSVP – February 5
              4. INTRODUCTION TO GEOSPATIAL MAPPING AND ArcGIS ONLINE – February 11
              5. FROM ACADEMIA TO INDUSTRY: INSIGHTS FROM 300 PHDS –  February 24

              Continue reading “January 26- February 1, 2026”

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              January 19-25, 2026

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              0.   Ongoing Services – updated August 2025    

              This Week’s Events: 

              1. NAIL SALON: WINTER WELCOME EDITION – Tuesday
              2. MEET CPD: CAREER RESOURCES FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS – Tuesday
              3. 30-MINUTE CAREER BOOST FOR GRAD STUDENTS: CAREER FAIR PREP – Wednesday
              4. GPSS SPRING WELCOME BACK – BREAKZONE TAKEOVER –  Wednesday
              5. CHI ALPHA GRAD CAFÉ – Thursday
              6. GLC CAFÉ – Thursday
              7. SCIENCE ON TAP NEW RIVER VALLEY PRESENTS: SOIL SECRETS: WHAT’S HAPPENING BENEATH YOUR FEET – Thursday
              8. WEEKS OF WELCOME FASHION SHOW – Thursday
              9. MEET CPD: CAREER RESOURCES FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS  – Friday
              10. PUTTING DOWN ROOTS – MAKE A PLANT PROPAGATION STATION  – Friday
              11. COMMUNITY SERVICE EVENT | MELROSE PLAZA ROANOKE,VA – Saturday

              Administrative Announcements:   

              1. APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR SPRING 2026 GPSS TRAVEL FUND PROGRAM – UP TO $500 AVAILABLE FOR CONFERENCE EXPENSES – 1st posting
              2. OFFICE OF ENERGY MANAGEMENT – BREAK UP WITH YOUR SPACE HEATER – 1st posting
              1. LAST CHANCE – LEADERSHIP COURSES – SPRING SEMESTER – *REGISTER NOW* – 1st  posting (1/2)
              2. RESEARCH COMPUTING WORKSHOPS SPRING 2026 – 1st posting
              3. SUBSCRIBE TO UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES RESEARCH SERVICES NEWSLETTER – 1st posting
              4. DCAP – ENTER TO WIN FREE TICKETS TO “CIRQUE MECHANICS” – 1st posting
              5. CONNECTIONS THAT COUNT – 1st posting (1/1)
              6. GRADUATE STUDENT AWARDS – NOMINATIONS DUE JANUARY 23, 2026 – 2nd posting (2/2)
              7. OUTSTANDING ADVISING/MENTORING AWARD FOR A/P FACULTY/STAFF – DUE JANUARY 23, 2026 – 2nd posting 2/2
              8. UPCOMING CIRTL NETWORK EVENT SERIES EXPLORES TOPICS IN ACADEMIC HIRING AND CAREER PREPARATION – 2nd  posting
              9. FREE ONLINE MICROSOFT 365 WORKSHOPS FROM DIVISION OF IT – 2nd posting
              10. TAKE YOUR RESEARCH TO THE NEXT LEVEL WITH FREE LIBRARY WORKSHOPS – 2nd posting

              Jobs:

              1. STUDENT SUCCESS CENTER GRADUATE ASSISTANT – 1st posting
              2. ENERGY MANAGEMENT GRADUATE ASSISTANT – 2nd posting

              Funding Opportunities:

              1. ALEXIS TAYLOR BREAUX FUND FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDY – DEADLINE: JANUARY 30 
              2. APPLY TO BE A FUTURE LEADER IN FOOD & AGRICULTURE (FFAR) FELLOW – DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 22

              Volunteers and research participants sought: 

              1. BACK AND TREATMENT OF LOW BACK PAIN – 1st posting
              2. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR NEUROSCIENCE RESEARCH STUDY ON SLEEP AND BRAIN–MACHINE INTERFACE LEARNING – 1st posting
              3. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED: INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS’ USE OF INSTANT MESSAGING GROUP CHATS – 2nd posting

              Upcoming Events:    

              1. ALL-DAY WRITING RETREAT –  January 28,
              2. 30-MINUTE CAREER BOOST FOR GRAD STUDENTS: CRAFTING ATS-FRIENDLY RESUMES – January 28
              3. ECE COLLOQUIUM – January 28
              4. REUS PATHWAYS TO GRADUATE STUDY – January 30
              5. THIS IS HOME: FINDING BELONGING FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS –  January 30
              6. FRIDAY 15 WORKSHOP: RESUME WRITING – January 30
              7. LUNCH WITH THE DEAN –  February 5
              8. FROM ACADEMIA TO INDUSTRY: INSIGHTS FROM 300 PHDS –  February 24

              Continue reading “January 19-25, 2026”

              Posted on

              January 12-18, 2026

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              0.   Ongoing Services – updated August 2025    

              This Week’s Events: 

              1. INTRO TO R AND RSTUDIO – Monday
              2. SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS DEEP DIVE  – Monday–Thursday
              3. INTRO TO PYTHON AND JUPYTERLAB – Tuesday
              4. FUNDING YOUR RESEARCH AS A NEWLY INDEPENDENT RESEARCHER: HOW TO GET STARTED – Wednesday
              5. GLC CAFÉ – Wednesday & Thursday
              6. SURVEY RESEARCH JUMP START WITH QUALTRICS – Friday

                Administrative Announcements:   

                1. GRADUATE STUDENT AWARDS – NOMINATIONS DUE JANUARY 23, 2026 – 1st posting (1/2)
                2. OUTSTANDING ADVISING/MENTORING AWARD FOR A/P FACULTY/STAFF – DUE JANUARY 23, 2026 – 1stposting (1/2)
                3. FREE INDIVIDUALIZED NUTRITION COUNSELING – 1st posting (1/1)
                4. UPCOMING CIRTL NETWORK EVENT SERIES EXPLORES TOPICS IN ACADEMIC HIRING AND CAREER PREPARATION – 1st posting
                5. FREE ONLINE MICROSOFT 365 WORKSHOPS FROM DIVISION OF IT – 1st posting
                6. TAKE YOUR RESEARCH TO THE NEXT LEVEL WITH FREE LIBRARY WORKSHOPS – 1st posting

                Jobs:

                1. ENERGY MANAGEMENT GRADUATE ASSISTANT – 1st posting

                Funding Opportunities:

                1. ALEXIS TAYLOR BREAUX FUND FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDY – DEADLINE: JANUARY 30 

                Volunteers and research participants sought: 

                1. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED: INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS’ USE OF INSTANT MESSAGING GROUP CHATS – 1st posting

                Upcoming Events:    

                1. GPSS SPRING WELCOME BACK – BREAKZONE TAKEOVER –  January 21
                2. SCIENCE ON TAP NEW RIVER VALLEY PRESENTS: SOIL SECRETS: WHAT’S HAPPENING BENEATH YOUR FEET – January 22
                3. PUTTING DOWN ROOTS – MAKE A PLANT PROPAGATION STATION  –  January 23
                4. ALL-DAY WRITING RETREAT –  January 28
                5. REUS PATHWAYS TO GRADUATE STUDY – January 30
                6. THIS IS HOME: FINDING BELONGING FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS –  January 30
                7. FROM ACADEMIA TO INDUSTRY: INSIGHTS FROM 300 PHDS –  February 24

                Continue reading “January 12-18, 2026”

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                January 5 – 11, 2026

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                0.   Ongoing Services – updated August 2025    

                This Week’s Events: 

                1. UVA POLICY BOOTCAMP – January 6 &7
                2. GLC CAFÉ – January 8
                3. GPSS WINTER BREAK MOVIE NIGHT – January 8

                Administrative Announcements:   

                1. GRADUATE COURSE ON LEADING TEAMS (LDRS 5544) – 3rd posting
                2. 2026 GPSS RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM CALL FOR ABSTRACTS – 3rd posting
                3. CIRTL NETWORK TEACHING-RELATED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES – 3rd posting
                4. LEADERSHIP COURSES – *REGISTER NOW* – 3rd posting

                Jobs:

                1. GA-AI COURSEWARE DEVELOPMENT – 3rd posting

                Funding Opportunities:

                1. VASG 2026 GRADUATE FELLOWSHIPS – DEADLINE: JANUARY 5, 2026
                2. THE CATHERINE HINMAN MEMORIAL FELLOWSHIP – DEADLINE: JANUARY 9, 2026
                3. ALEXIS TAYLOR BREAUX FUND FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDY – DEADLINE: JANUARY 30 

                Volunteers and research participants sought: 

                               None at this time

                Upcoming Events:    

                1. INTRO TO R AND RSTUDIO – January 12
                2. SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS DEEP DIVE  – January 12 – 15
                3. INTRO TO PYTHON AND JUPYTERLAB – January 13
                1. FUNDING YOUR RESEARCH AS A NEWLY INDEPENDENT RESEARCHER: HOW TO GET STARTED – January 14
                2. SURVEY RESEARCH JUMP START WITH QUALTRICS – January 16
                3. GPSS SPRING WELCOME BACK – BREAKZONE TAKEOVER –  January 21
                4. SCIENCE ON TAP NEW RIVER VALLEY PRESENTS: SOIL SECRETS: WHAT’S HAPPENING BENEATH YOUR FEET – January 22
                5. REUS PATHWAYS TO GRADUATE STUDY – January 30
                6. FROM ACADEMIA TO INDUSTRY: INSIGHTS FROM 300 PHDS –  February 24

                Continue reading “January 5 – 11, 2026”

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                December 22 – 28, 2025

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                0.   Ongoing Services – updated August 2025    

                This Week’s Events: 

                                None at this time

                Administrative Announcements:   

                1. GRADUATE SCHOOL SCHEDULE AND CLOSINGS – 2nd  posting
                2. GRADUATE COURSE ON LEADING TEAMS (LDRS 5544) – 2nd posting
                3. 2026 GPSS RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM CALL FOR ABSTRACTS – 2nd posting
                4. CIRTL NETWORK TEACHING-RELATED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES – 2nd posting
                5. LEADERSHIP COURSES – *REGISTER NOW* – 2nd posting
                6. ON CAMPUS THIS WINTER BREAK? – 2nd posting (2/2)
                7. LITTLE HOKIE HANGOUT SPRING APPLICATION NOW OPEN – 3rd posting

                Jobs:

                1. GA-AI COURSEWARE DEVELOPMENT – 2nd posting
                2. GA IN SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS – 3rd posting

                Funding Opportunities:

                1. VASG 2026 GRADUATE FELLOWSHIPS – DEADLINE: JANUARY 5, 2026
                2. THE CATHERINE HINMAN MEMORIAL FELLOWSHIP – DEADLINE: JANUARY 9, 2026
                3. ALEXIS TAYLOR BREAUX FUND FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDY – DEADLINE: JANUARY 30 

                Volunteers and research participants sought: 

                1. LOOKING FOR SECOND AND FIFTH GRADERS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE VT LEARNING STUDY – 3rd   posting
                2. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A VOLLEYBALL JUMP SPIKE RESEARCH STUDY – 3rd posting
                3. SPEAKER-AWARE AFFECTIVE CAPTIONING (SAAC) – 3rd posting

                Upcoming Events:    

                1. UVA POLICY BOOTCAMP – January 6 & 7
                2. INTRO TO R AND RSTUDIO – January 12
                3. SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS DEEP DIVE  – January 12 – 15
                4. INTRO TO PYTHON AND JUPYTERLAB – January 13
                5. FUNDING YOUR RESEARCH AS A NEWLY INDEPENDENT RESEARCHER: HOW TO GET STARTED – January 14
                6. GPSS SPRING WELCOME BACK – BREAKZONE TAKEOVER –  January 21
                7. REUS PATHWAYS TO GRADUATE STUDY – January 30
                8. FROM ACADEMIA TO INDUSTRY: INSIGHTS FROM 300 PHDS –  February 24

                Continue reading “December 22 – 28, 2025”

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                December 15 – 21, 2025

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                0.   Ongoing Services – updated August 2025    

                This Week’s Events: 

                1. GLC CAFÉ – Thursday

                  Administrative Announcements:   
                2. GRADUATE SCHOOL SCHEDULE AND CLOSINGS – 1st posting
                3. GRADUATE COURSE ON LEADING TEAMS (LDRS 5544) – 1st posting
                4. 2026 GPSS RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM CALL FOR ABSTRACTS – 1st posting
                5. TAKE YOUR RESEARCH TO THE NEXT LEVEL WITH FREE LIBRARY WORKSHOPS – 1st posting – 1st posting
                6. CIRTL NETWORK TEACHING-RELATED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES – 1st posting
                7. QUALTRICS DOWNTIME DEC 20 – 23 – 1st posting
                8. LEADERSHIP COURSES – *REGISTER NOW* – 1st posting
                9. ON CAMPUS THIS WINTER BREAK? – 1st posting (1/2)
                10. LITTLE HOKIE HANGOUT SPRING APPLICATION NOW OPEN – 2nd posting

                  Jobs:
                11. GA-AI COURSEWARE DEVELOPMENT – 1st posting
                12. GA IN SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS – 2nd posting

                  Funding Opportunities:
                13. VASG 2026 GRADUATE FELLOWSHIPS – DEADLINE: JANUARY 5, 2026
                14. THE CATHERINE HINMAN MEMORIAL FELLOWSHIP – DEADLINE: JANUARY 9, 2026
                15. ALEXIS TAYLOR BREAUX FUND FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDY – DEADLINE: JANUARY 30 

                  Volunteers and research participants sought: 
                16. LOOKING FOR SECOND AND FIFTH GRADERS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE VT LEARNING STUDY – 2nd posting
                17. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A VOLLEYBALL JUMP SPIKE RESEARCH STUDY – 2nd posting
                18. SPEAKER-AWARE AFFECTIVE CAPTIONING (SAAC) – 2nd posting

                  Upcoming Events:    
                19. UVA POLICY BOOTCAMP – January 6&7
                20. SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS DEEP DIVE  – January 12 – 15
                21. RESEARCH PROPOSAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP FOR GRADS – January 14
                22. FUNDING YOUR RESEARCH AS A NEWLY INDEPENDENT RESEARCHER: HOW TO GET STARTED – January 14
                23. GPSS SPRING WELCOME BACK – BREAKZONE TAKEOVER –  January 21
                24. REUS PATHWAYS TO GRADUATE STUDY – January 30
                25. FROM ACADEMIA TO INDUSTRY: INSIGHTS FROM 300 PHDS –  February 24

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                December 8 – 14, 2025

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                0.   Ongoing Services – updated August 2025    

                This Week’s Events: 

                1. REUS PATHWAYS TO GRADUATE STUDY – Wednesday
                2. GEARUP! TALKING ABOUT GRAD SCHOOL WHEN YOU GO HOME – Wednesday
                3. GLC CAFÉ – Thursday

                  Administrative Announcements:   
                4. WINTER WEATHER TO AFFECT VIRGINIA TECH CAMPUS OPERATIONS; BLACKSBURG CAMPUS CLOSED MONDAY, DEC. 8 – 1st posting (1/1)
                5. LITTLE HOKIE HANGOUT SPRING APPLICATION NOW OPEN – 1st posting
                6. CONNECTIONS THAT COUNT: TAKE A MINDFUL MINUTE  – 1st posting (1/1)
                7. FALL 2025 GRADUATE SCHOOL COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY – 3rd  posting
                8. GRADUATE SCHOOL CLOSING – 3rd posting
                9. BACK-UP CARE THROUGH CARE.COM – 3rd posting

                  Jobs:
                10. GA IN SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS – 1st posting
                11. APPLY TO CARE.COM AS A CAREGIVER – 3rd posting

                  Funding Opportunities:
                12. COVES FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM – DEADLINE: DECEMBER 11, 2025
                13. VASG 2026 GRADUATE FELLOWSHIPS – DEADLINE: JANUARY 5, 2026
                14. THE CATHERINE HINMAN MEMORIAL FELLOWSHIP – DEADLINE: JANUARY 9, 2026
                15. ALEXIS TAYLOR BREAUX FUND FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDY – DEADLINE: JANUARY

                  Volunteers and research participants sought: 
                16. LOOKING FOR SECOND AND FIFTH GRADERS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE VT LEARNING STUDY – 1st posting
                17. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR NEUROSCIENCE RESEARCH STUDY ON SLEEP AND BRAIN-MACHINE INTERFACE LEARNING – 1st posting (1/1)
                18. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A VOLLEYBALL JUMP SPIKE RESEARCH STUDY – 1st posting
                19. SPEAKER-AWARE AFFECTIVE CAPTIONING (SAAC) – 1st posting

                Continue reading “December 8 – 14, 2025”

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                December 1- 7, 2025

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                0.   Ongoing Services – updated August 2025    

                This Week’s Events: 

                1. LET’S LOCK IN – December 1
                2. SALARY NEGOTIATION STRATEGIES – December 2
                3. END-OF-SEMESTER CHILL NIGHT: CRAFTS AND FREE FOOD – December 2,
                4. KNOW IT OR BELT IT: KARAOKE AND TRIVIA NIGHT AT THE APIDA + CENTER –  December 3
                5. ALL-DAY WRITING RETREAT –  Dec 4
                6. GLC CAFÉ
                7. THE CONNECTED LEADER: NETWORK & SOCIAL SKILLS IN A GLOBAL WORLD – DECEMBER 5
                8. CULTURAL HUMILITY IN GLOBAL LEADERSHIP PRACTICE – December 5
                9. TEA AT TWO – December 5

                  Administrative Announcements:   

                  1. FALL 2025 GRADUATE SCHOOL COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY – 2nd posting
                  2. GRADUATE SCHOOL CLOSING – 2nd posting
                  3. BACK-UP CARE THROUGH CARE.COM – 2nd posting
                  4. APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR GPSS GRADUATE RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM – 3rd  posting
                  5. GRADUATE STUDENT AWARDS – NOMINATIONS DUE JANUARY 23, 2026 – 3rd posting
                  6. OUTSTANDING ADVISING/MENTORING AWARD FOR A/P FACULTY/STAFF – DUE JANUARY 23, 2026 – 3rd posting
                  7. NEW COURSE: GRAD 5984: EFFECTIVE, ETHICAL, & EQUITABLE MENTORING – 3rd posting
                  8. CETL’s THANK-A-TEACHER PROGRAM – 3rd posting

                  Jobs:

                  1. UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES GRA FOR MILITARY STUDIES – 1st posting (1/1)
                  2. APPLY TO CARE.COM AS A CAREGIVER – 2nd posting
                  3. GA POSITION IN THE OFFICE OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE PREVENTION AND EDUCATION (SVPE) – 3rd posting

                  Funding Opportunities:

                  1. MMUF ADVANCEMENT PROGRAM DISSERTATION GRANT – DEADLINE: DECEMBER 5, 2025
                  2. COVES FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM – DEADLINE: DECEMBER 11, 2025
                  3. VASG 2026 GRADUATE FELLOWSHIPS – DEADLINE: JANUARY 5, 2026
                  4. THE CATHERINE HINMAN MEMORIAL FELLOWSHIP – DEADLINE: JANUARY 9, 2026

                    Volunteers and research participants sought: 

                    1. 4TH GRADERS NEEDED FOR MATH WORD PROBLEMS STUDY – 3rd posting
                    2. PARTICIPANTS ARE NEEDED FOR A VIRGINIA TECH RESEARCH STUDY INVESTIGATING THE EFFECTS OF EXOSKELETONS ON BALANCE RECOVERY – 3rd posting
                    3. SEARCH AND RESCUE TRACKING RESEARCH VOLUNTEERS REQUESTED – 3rd posting
                    4. 18 AND 24-MONTH OLDS NEEDED FOR RESEARCH ON ATTENTION AND LANGUAGE – 3rd posting

                    Upcoming Events:    

                    1. REUS PATHWAYS TO GRADUATE STUDY – December 10
                    2. GEARUP! TALKING ABOUT GRAD SCHOOL WHEN YOU GO HOME – December 10
                    3. SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS DEEP DIVE  – January 12 – 15, 2026
                    4. RESEARCH PROPOSAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP FOR GRADS – January 14

                    Continue reading “December 1- 7, 2025”