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This Week’s Events: 

1. GRADUATE EDUCATION WEEK: OFF TO A GOOD START – Monday
2. NAVIGATING ADULTHOOD: UNDERSTANDING TAXES WITH DR. KEVIN CHENG – Monday
3. THE WOMEN WHO HELPED DRIVE THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS – Monday
4. LET’S LOCK IN – Monday
5. KEYS TO INNER KINDNESS – Monday
6. GRAD MOVIE NIGHT AT THE LYRIC: MOVIE TBA – GRADUATE EDUCATION WEEK EVENT – Monday
7. GOOD TO GO: GRADUATE SCHOOL REVIEW OF ETDS – Monday
8. DEFYING WRITER’S BLOCK: ALL-DAY WRITING RETREAT – GRADUATE EDUCATION WEEK EVENT – Tuesday
9. INTRO TO PYTHON FOR DATA ANALYSIS WORKSHOPS – Tuesday
10. NSPIRE LECTURE SERIES – Tuesday
11. FLYING HIGH WITH YOUR CLIFTON STRENGTHS – LUNCH INCLUDED – GRADUATE EDUCATION WEEK EVENT – Tuesday
12. STORY SHARING SESSION -RURAL EDUCATION SUMMIT (POST SECONDARY PATHWAYS) – Tuesday
13. C.A.L.M. BINGO  – GRADUATE EDUCATION WEEK EVENT – Tuesday
14. MOVIE NIGHT: THE HALF OF IT – CELEBRATING WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH – Tuesday
15. GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL STUDENT SENATE (GPSS) 42ND ANNUAL RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM AND EXPOSITION – GRADUATE EDUCATION WEEK EVENT –  Wednesday
16. NO WIZARD REQUIRED: SMART STRATEGIES FOR THE JOB SEARCH – GRADUATE EDUCATION WEEK EVENT – Wednesday
17. MANDARIN LANGUAGE LUNCH TABLE – Wednesday
18. SPEAKUP FOR UKRAINE SCHOLARS – Wednesday
19. 2026 ONLINE ACADEMIC POSTDOC HIRING FAIR  – Wednesday
20. GLC CAFÉ – GOOD COFFEE & FOR GOOD FRIENDSHIP WALL  – GRADUATE EDUCATION WEEK EVENT – Wednesday
21. GRAD BOARD GAME NIGHT HOSTED BY GRADSHPE + NSBE – Wednesday
22. DEFYING DISTANCE – GRADUATE EDUCATION WEEK EVENT – Wednesday
23. GOOD WRITING, GOOD CITING: USING ITHENTICATE – GRADUATE EDUCATION WEEK EVENT – Wednesday
24. “THOSE WHO DON’T TRY NEVER LOOK FOOLISH” HOKIE HICCUPS: GRADUATE SCHOOL EDITION – Thursday
25. HANGUL HANGOUT- Thursday,
26. GLC CAFÉ-  GOOD DOGS + GREEN ELIXIR MOCKTAIL STATION –  GRADUATE EDUCATION WEEK EVENT – Thursday
27. SCIENCE ON TAP NEW RIVER VALLEY PRESENTS: THE PHYSICS OF SOUND: FROM VIBRATIONS TO RELAXATION – Thursday
28. INTERNATIONAL STUDENT TRAVELS: BEST PRACTICES, GUIDELINES, AND IMPLICATIONS – Thursday
29. YOUR VOICE FOR GOOD- GRADUATE EDUCATION WEEK EVENT – Thursday
30. PREPARED, POLISHED AND POPULAR: STRATEGIES FOR INTERVIEW SUCCESS – GRADUATE EDUCATION WEEK EVENT  – Friday
31. GALLERY CRAWL WITH THE GRADUATE ARTS COUNCIL – Friday
32. IF WE WORK IN TANDEM: FOSTERING WELLBEING IN MENTORING ENVIRONMENTS – Friday
33. TEA AT TWO – Friday
34. THE BIG COOKOUT + EMERALD CITY SELFIE STATION – Friday
35. NOWRUZ (PERSIAN NEW YEAR) – Friday
36. VT AWM SYMPOSIUM ON MATHEMATICAL EXCELLENCE IN VIRGINIA- Saturday

Administrative Announcements:   

37. THE GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL STUDENT SENATE (GPSS) ANNUAL ELECTION FOR EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS FOR 2026‑27 – 1^st posting
38. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR CHILD CARE – 1^st posting
39. CONNECTIONS THAT COUNT: CHECKING-IN ON RELATIONSHIPS – 1^st posting
40. APIDA SUMMER BOOK CLUB – 1^st posting
41. SUBMIT COMMENTS OR SPEAK ON PROPOSED TUITION & FEE INCREASES – 1^st posting
42. LEADERSHIP COURSE AVAILABLE FOR SUMMER 3! REGISTER NOW! – 1^st posting
43. REGISTER NOW – FALL 2026 LEADERSHIP COURSES – 1^st posting
44. DCAP – ENTER TO WIN FREE TICKET TO “NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC LIVE” – 1^st posting
45. APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR GPSS CAP AND GOWN LOAN PROGRAM, SPRING GRADUATION – 3^rd  posting 
46. 3M – 2026 RISE SYMPOSIUM – APPLICATION DEADLINE MAY 1, 2026 – 3^rd posting
47. HOME BEYOND HOME: A COMMUNITY-BASED PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT – 3^rd posting
48. GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT DISCUSSION SERIES ON MARCH 26 FEATURES THE CENTER FOR REFUGEE, MIGRANT, AND DISPLACEMENT STUDIES – 3^rd  posting

Jobs

49. GRA POSITION – FALL 2026 – 2^nd  posting
50. WAGE – GRAD INTERN PEER EDUCATOR IN SVPE – 3^rd  posting

Funding Opportunities:

51. SUMMER CUNNINGHAM FELLOWSHIP – DEADLINE: APRIL 1, 2026
52. APPLY TO BE A FUTURE LEADER FOR FOOD & AGRICULTURE (FFAR) FELLOW – DEADLINE: APRIL 15, 2026

Volunteers and research participants sought: 

53. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED: CHILDREN OF UNHAPPY MARRIAGES – 1^st posting
54. PARTICIPANT RECRUITMENT FOR STUDY ON SENSEMAKING OF CLASSROOM DISCUSSIONS – 1^st posting
55. CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS: AI ETHICS AND POLICY THROUGH THEATRE – 2^nd posting
56. MIXED REALITY GROUP DISCUSSION STUDY – 2^nd posting (2/2)
57. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR SURVEY ON STUDENT LEISURE AND STRESS – 2^nd posting
58. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR AN EDUCATIONAL AI TOOL USER STUDY – 2^nd posting (2/2)
59. VIRGINIA JUNIOR ACADEMY OF SCIENCE RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM VOLUNTEERS – 3^rd  posting
60. VOLUNTEERS FOR KIDS’TECH UNIVERSITY EN ESPAÑOL- 3rd posting
61. SEEKING PARTICIPANTS FOR AN EDUCATIONAL AI RESEARCH STUDY – 3^rd posting

Upcoming Events:    

62. PART-TIME GRADUATE STUDENT SUPPORT GROUP – March 30
63. FINANCES AFTER GRADUATION: COLLEGE OF SCIENCE – March 30
64. SUBMISSION DEADLINE: HOME BEYOND HOME: A COMMUNITY-BASED PHOTOGRAPHY CALL – March 31
65. FIND YOUR NEXT ON-CAMPUS JOB AT THE 2026 CAMPUS STUDENT EMPLOYMENT FAIR! – April 6
66. CREATING INTERACTIVE DATA DASHBOARDS WITH R AND SHINY – April 8,
67. THE VIRGINIA TECH OFFICE FOR GIS AND REMOTE SENSING RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM (OGIS)  – April 10,
68. JOIN THE PRIDE WEEK GROUP AT THE BIG EVENT! – April 11
69. PREPARING DATA FOR INPUT INTO GEOSPATIAL APPLICATIONS –  April 15
70. KIDS’ TECH UNIVERSITY (KTU) EN ESPAÑOL – April 18
71. WORKSHOP: WRITING SUCCESSFUL STUDENT-INITIATED PROPOSALS – April 23

Continue reading “March 23 – 29, 2026”

This Week’s Events: 

1. SWE GRADUATE STUDENT ST. PATRICK’S DAY PAINTING PARTY –  Tuesday
2. SPRINGING INTO CONNECTION – Tuesday
3. LUNCH CONVERSATION WITH DEAN SURPRENANT – Wednesday
4. JUMP START YOUR JOB SEARCH WITH INTERSTRIDE: DEMO SESSIONS – Wednesday
   SHORT STORIES WITH SVPE – Wednesday
5. WHO COUNTS? PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE OF RACE DATA IN HIGHER EDUCATION – Wednesday
6. LEARNING LUNCH FEATURING DRS. KRISTINE JAN CRUZ ESPINOZA AND MIKE HOA NGUYEN – Thursday
7. GLC CAFÉ –Thursday
8. CAREER-RELATED CONFIDENCE WITH CAREER AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT – Thursday
9. FREE CHILDCARE–KIDS’ NIGHT OUT, THURSDAY MARCH 19, 6:30-8PM -Thursday
10. GLC PUBLIC ART CHARRETTE – Friday
11. INTERSTRIDE CAMPUS-WIDE LAUNCH EVENT – Friday
12. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES WITH AN IMMIGRATION LAWYER – Friday

Administrative Announcements:   

14. APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR GPSS CAP AND GOWN LOAN PROGRAM, SPRING GRADUATION – 2^nd posting 
15. CONNECTIONS THAT COUNT: SPRINGING INTO CONNECTION – 1^st posting
16. LAST CALL! GRADUATE EDUCATION WEEK 2026: SHARE GOOD WORK! – 2^nd  posting
17. DCAP X GEW – ENTER TO WIN FREE TICKETS TO “SCRIPTLESS IN SEATTLE” – 2^nd posting (2/2)
18. 3M – 2026 RISE SYMPOSIUM – APPLICATION DEADLINE MAY 1, 2026 – 2^nd posting
19. HOME BEYOND HOME: A COMMUNITY-BASED PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT – 2^nd posting
20. GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT DISCUSSION SERIES ON MARCH 26 FEATURES THE CENTER FOR REFUGEE, MIGRANT, AND DISPLACEMENT STUDIES – 2^nd posting
21. GO LIVE FOR INTERSTRIDE AT VT – 3^rd posting
22. CALL FOR PANELISTS: GRADUATE HONOR SYSTEM – 3^rd posting
23. GREEN GRADUATES PROGRAM –  3^rd posting
24. DCAP – ENTER TO WIN FREE TICKETS TO “STEPHANIE LAKE COMPANY” – 3^rd posting

Jobs

25. GRA POSITION – FALL 2026 – 1^st posting
26. WAGE – GRAD INTERN PEER EDUCATOR IN SVPE – 2^nd posting

Funding Opportunities:

27. SUMMER CUNNINGHAM FELLOWSHIP – DEADLINE: APRIL 1, 2026
28. APPLY TO BE A FUTURE LEADER FOR FOOD & AGRICULTURE (FFAR) FELLOW – DEADLINE: APRIL 15, 2026

Volunteers and research participants sought: 

29. CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS: AI ETHICS AND POLICY THROUGH THEATRE – 1^st posting
30. MIXED REALITY GROUP DISCUSSION STUDY – 1^st posting (1/2)
31. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR SURVEY ON STUDENT LEISURE AND STRESS – 1^st posting
32. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR AN EDUCATIONAL AI TOOL USER STUDY – 1^st posting (1/2)
33. VIRGINIA JUNIOR ACADEMY OF SCIENCE RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM VOLUNTEERS – 2^nd posting
34. VOLUNTEERS FOR KIDS’TECH UNIVERSITY EN ESPAÑOL- 2^nd posting
35. INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE: STUDY ON LOCATION-BASED GAMES FOR SOCIAL PLAY OVER DISTANCE (IRB #24-674) – 2^nd posting (1/2)
36. SEEKING PARTICIPANTS FOR AN EDUCATIONAL AI RESEARCH STUDY – 2^nd posting
37. 30-MINUTE VOLLEYBALL JUMP SPIKE STUDY – 2^nd posting
38. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED! – 3^rd posting

Upcoming Events:    

39. GRADUATE EDUCATION WEEK: OFF TO A GOOD START – March 23
40. KEYS TO INNER KINDNESS – March 23
41. GRAD MOVIE NIGHT AT THE LYRIC: MOVIE TBA – GRADUATE EDUCATION WEEK EVENT – March 23
42. GOOD TO GO: GRADUATE SCHOOL REVIEW OF ETDS – Monday, March 23
43. DEFYING WRITER’S BLOCK: ALL-DAY WRITING RETREAT – GRADUATE EDUCATION WEEK EVENT – March 24
44. INTRO TO PYTHON FOR DATA ANALYSIS WORKSHOPS – March 24
45. NSPIRE LECTURE SERIES – Tuesday
46. FLYING HIGH WITH YOUR CLIFTON STRENGTHS – LUNCH INCLUDED – GRADUATE EDUCATION WEEK EVENT – March 24
47. STORY SHARING SESSION -RURAL EDUCATION SUMMIT (POST SECONDARY PATHWAYS) – March 24
48. C.A.L.M. BINGO  – GRADUATE EDUCATION WEEK EVENT – March 24

48. GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL STUDENT SENATE (GPSS) 42ND ANNUAL RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM AND EXPOSITION – GRADUATE EDUCATION WEEK EVENT –  March 24
49. NO WIZARD REQUIRED: SMART STRATEGIES FOR THE JOB SEARCH – GRADUATE EDUCATION WEEK EVENT – March 25
50. 2026 ONLINE ACADEMIC POSTDOC HIRING FAIR  – March 25
51. DEFYING DISTANCE – GRADUATE EDUCATION WEEK EVENT – March 25,
52. GOOD WRITING, GOOD CITING: USING ITHENTICATE – GRADUATE EDUCATION WEEK EVENT – March 25
53. “THOSE WHO DON’’T TRY NEVER LOOK FOOLISH” HOKIE HICCUPS: GRADUATE SCHOOL EDITION – March 26
54. YOUR VOICE FOR GOOD- GRADUATE EDUCATION WEEK EVENT – March 26
55. PREPARED, POLISHED AND POPULAR: STRATEGIES FOR INTERVIEW SUCCESS – GRADUATE EDUCATION WEEK EVENT  – Friday, March 27
56. IF WE WORK IN TANDEM: FOSTERING WELLBEING IN MENTORING ENVIRONMENTS – March 27
57. THE BIG COOKOUT + EMERALD CITY SELFIE STATION – March 27
58. NOWRUZ (PERSIAN NEW YEAR) – March 27
59. VT AWM SYMPOSIUM ON MATHEMATICAL EXCELLENCE IN VIRGINIA- March 28
60. PART-TIME GRADUATE STUDENT SUPPORT GROUP – March 30
61. FINANCES AFTER GRADUATION: COLLEGE OF SCIENCE – March 30
62. FIND YOUR NEXT ON-CAMPUS JOB AT THE 2026 CAMPUS STUDENT EMPLOYMENT FAIR! – April 6
63. WORKSHOP: WRITING SUCCESSFUL STUDENT-INITIATED PROPOSALS – April 23

Continue reading “March 16 – 22, 2026”

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0.   Ongoing Services – updated August 2025    

This Week’s Events: 

1. GLC CAFÉ – Wednesday & Thursday
2. SPENDING SPRING BREAK IN BLACKSBURG? – Thursday

Administrative Announcements:   

3. TUESDAY, MARCH 10 , 2026 – GRADUATE LIFE CENTER  CLOSED – 1^st posting (1/1)
4. APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR GPSS CAP AND GOWN LOAN PROGRAM, SPRING GRADUATION – 1^st posting 
5. GRADUATE EDUCATION WEEK 2026: SHARE GOOD WORK! – 1^st posting
6. DCAP X GEW – ENTER TO WIN FREE TICKETS TO “SCRIPTLESS IN SEATTLE” – 1^st posting (1/2)
7. 3M – 2026 RISE SYMPOSIUM – APPLICATION DEADLINE MAY 1, 2026 – 1^st posting
8. HOME BEYOND HOME: A COMMUNITY-BASED PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT – 1^st posting
9. GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT DISCUSSION SERIES ON MARCH 26 FEATURES THE CENTER FOR REFUGEE, MIGRANT, AND DISPLACEMENT STUDIES – 1^st posting
10. CONNECTIONS THAT COUNT: HAPPY SPRING BREAK (1/1)
11. CALL FOR GLC ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST SUBMISSIONS– 2^nd posting
12. GO LIVE FOR INTERSTRIDE AT VT – 2^nd posting
13. CALL FOR PANELISTS: GRADUATE HONOR SYSTEM – 2^nd posting
14. GREEN GRADUATES PROGRAM – 2^nd posting
15. DCAP – ENTER TO WIN FREE TICKETS TO “STEPHANIE LAKE COMPANY” – 2^nd posting

Jobs

16. WAGE – GRAD INTERN PEER EDUCATOR IN SVPE – 1^st posting
17. GRA POSITION – MS POSITION IN FOREST & INVASIVE PLANT ECOLOGY – 3^rd posting
18. GRADUATE RESIDENTIAL FELLOW – 3^rd posting

Funding Opportunities:

19. SUMMER CUNNINGHAM FELLOWSHIP – DEADLINE: APRIL 1, 2026
20. APPLY TO BE A FUTURE LEADER FOR FOOD & AGRICULTURE (FFAR) FELLOW – DEADLINE: APRIL 15, 2026

Volunteers and research participants sought: 

21. VIRGINIA JUNIOR ACADEMY OF SCIENCE RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM VOLUNTEERS – 1^st posting
22. VOLUNTEERS FOR KIDS’TECH UNIVERSITY EN ESPAÑOL- 1^st posting
23. INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE: STUDY ON LOCATION-BASED GAMES FOR SOCIAL PLAY OVER DISTANCE (IRB #24-674) – 1^st posting (1/2)
24. SEEKING PARTICIPANTS FOR AN EDUCATIONAL AI RESEARCH STUDY – 1^st posting
25. 30-MINUTE VOLLEYBALL JUMP SPIKE STUDY – 2^nd  posting
26. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED! – 1^st posting
27. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A STUDY OF MASCULINITY (IRB PROTOCOL #25-651) – 3^rd posting
28. RECRUITING WOMEN FOR A HUMOR STORYTELLING CASE STUDY – 3^rd posting

Upcoming Events:    

29. SWE GRADUATE STUDENT ST. PATRICKS DAY PAINTING PARTY – March 17
30. SPRINGING INTO CONNECTION – March 17
31. SHORT STORIES WITH SVPE – March 18 & 25
32. GLC PUBLIC ART CHARRETTE – March 20
33. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES WITH AN IMMIGRATION LAWYER – March 20
34. GRADUATE EDUCATION WEEK: OFF TO A GOOD START – March 23
35. KEYS TO INNER KINDNESS – March 23
36. GRAD MOVIE NIGHT AT THE LYRIC: MOVIE TBA – GRADUATE EDUCATION WEEK EVENT – March 23
37. GOOD TO GO: GRADUATE SCHOOL REVIEW OF ETDS – Monday, March 23
38. DEFYING WRITER’S BLOCK: ALL-DAY WRITING RETREAT – GRADUATE EDUCATION WEEK EVENT – March 24
39. NTRO TO PYTHON FOR DATA ANALYSIS WORKSHOPS – March 24
40. FLYING HIGH WITH YOUR CLIFTON STRENGTHS – LUNCH INCLUDED – GRADUATE EDUCATION WEEK EVENT – March 24
41. STORY SHARING SESSION -RURAL EDUCATION SUMMIT (POST SECONDARY PATHWAYS) – March 24
42. C.A.L.M. BINGO  – GRADUATE EDUCATION WEEK EVENT – March 24
43. GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL STUDENT SENATE (GPSS) 42ND ANNUAL RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM AND EXPOSITION – GRADUATE EDUCATION WEEK EVENT –  March 24
44. NO WIZARD REQUIRED: SMART STRATEGIES FOR THE JOB SEARCH – GRADUATE EDUCATION WEEK EVENT – March 25
45. 2026 ONLINE ACADEMIC POSTDOC HIRING FAIR  – March 25
46. DEFYING DISTANCE – GRADUATE EDUCATION WEEK EVENT – March 25
47. GOOD WRITING, GOOD CITING: USING ITHENTICATE – GRADUATE EDUCATION WEEK EVENT – March 25
48. “THOSE WHO DON’’T TRY NEVER LOOK FOOLISH” HOKIE HICCUPS: GRADUATE SCHOOL EDITION – March 26
49. YOUR VOICE FOR GOOD- GRADUATE EDUCATIONWEEK EVENT – March 26
50. PREPARED, POLISHED AND POPULAR: STRATEGIES FOR INTERVIEW SUCCESS – GRADUATE EDUCATION WEEK EVENT  – Friday, March 27
51. IF WE WORK IN TANDEM; FOSTERING WELLBEING IN MENTORING ENVIRONMENTS – March 27
52. THE BIG COOKOUT + EMERALD CITY SELFIE STATION – March 27
53. VT AWM SYMPOSIUM ON MATHEMATICAL EXCELLENCE IN VIRGINIA- March 28
54. FINANCES AFTER GRADUATION: COLLEGE OF SCIENCE – March 30
55. FIND YOUR NEXT ON-CAMPUS JOB AT THE 2026 CAMPUS STUDENT EMPLOYMENT FAIR! – April 6

Continue reading “March 9-15, 2026”

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0.   Ongoing Services – updated August 2025    

This Week’s Events: 

1. NSPIRE (NOTABLE SCHOLARS PROMOTING INNOVATIVE RESEARCH AND ETHICS) – March 2
2. OPEN EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES AND TENURE AND PROMOTION  – March 2
3. NAVIGATING FEEDBACK – March 2
4. FREE WORKSHOP: AI TOOLS FOR RESEARCHERS & PUBLISHING TIPS – March 2
5. LET’S LOCK IN – Monday
6. CONNECTING THE OPENS: OPEN EDUCATION WEEK 2026 – March 2
7. UNDERSTANDING CREATIVE COMMONS LICENSES –  March 3
8. DATA VISUALIZATION WITH GGPLOT2 – March 3
9. HOW TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF VIRGINIA TECH’S OPEN ACCESS POLICY – March 3
10. FREE WORKSHOP: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: ONLINE SCHOLARLY PROFILES & VISIBILITY – March 3
11. Q&A: FROM GRADUATE SCHOOL TO THE TENURE TRACK, PERSPECTIVES FROM A VT GRAD – March 3
12. NAVIGATING FEDERAL HIRING: RESUMES, USAJOBS, AND RESOURCES – March 3
13. TOTE BAG DECORATING SOCIAL – FREE FOOD! – March 3
14. ALL-DAY WRITING RETREAT – MARCH 4
15. INTRODUCTION TO OPEN TEXTBOOKS –  March 4
16. THIS IS HOW WE ROLL – CHAAT EDITION  – March 4
17. MANAGING [HEALTH] CRISES – March 4
18. 30-MINUTE CAREER BOOST FOR GRAD STUDENTS: INTERVIEWING – March 4
19. FREE WORKSHOP: FINDING LIBRARY RESOURCES TO SUPPORT FIELD WORK IN THE AGRICULTURAL & LIFE SCIENCES – March 4
20. ROOTS TO WELLNESS: MENDING AND UPCYCLING WORKSHOPS –  March 4
21. WOKRSHOP FOR PARENTS – MAKE AND TAKE: LITTLE BLUE TRUCK MAKES A FRIEND – March
22. COLLEGE OF SCIENCE COMMUNITY NIGHT AT THE WOMEN’S CENTER – March 5
23. LIVING YOUR VALUES IN RELATIONSHIPS –  March 5
24. TEACHING WITH DATA: A SOCIAL SCIENCES OPEN EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES SAMPLER – March 5
25. GLC CAFÉ –Thursday
26. FACULTY NUTSHELL TALKS – Thursday
27. TEA AT TWO CANCELLED -THIS WEEK ONLY– Friday

Administrative Announcements:   

28. CALL FOR GLC ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST SUBMISSIONS– 1^st posting
29. GO LIVE FOR INTERSTRIDE AT VT – 1^st posting
30. CALL FOR PANELISTS: GRADUATE HONOR SYSTEM – 1^st posting
31. CONNECTIONS THAT COUNT: BYSTANDER INTERVENTION – 1^st posting (1/1)
32. GREEN GRADUATES PROGRAM – 1^st posting
33. DCAP – ENTER TO WIN FREE TICKETS TO “STEPHANIE LAKE COMPANY” – 1^st posting
34. LAST CHANCE: APPLY BY 3/6 TO BE THE GRADUATE/PROF REPRESENTATIVE TO THE BOARD OF VISITORS – 1^st posting (1/1)
35.  GRADUATE EDUCATION WEEK 2026: SHARE GOOD WORK! – 3^rd  posting

Jobs

36. GRA POSITION – MS POSITION IN FOREST & INVASIVE PLANT ECOLOGY – 2^nd posting
37. GRADUATE RESIDENTIAL FELLOW – 2^nd posting
38. WAGE POSITION – HOKIE WELLNESS PEER EDUCATORS – 3^rd posting

Funding Opportunities:

39. SUMMER CUNNINGHAM FELLOWSHIP – DEADLINE: APRIL 1, 2026
40. APPLY TO BE A FUTURE LEADER FOR FOOD & AGRICULTURE (FFAR) FELLOW – DEADLINE: APRIL 15, 2026

Volunteers and research participants sought: 

41. 30-MINUTE VOLLEYBALL JUMP SPIKE STUDY – 1^st posting
42. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED! – 1st posting
43. CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS: AI ETHICS AND POLICY THROUGH THEATRE – 1^st posting (1/1)
44. INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE: STUDY ON LOCATION-BASED GAMES FOR SOCIAL PLAY OVER DISTANCE (IRB #24-674) – 1^st posting (1/2)
45. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A STUDY OF MASCULINITY (IRB PROTOCOL #25-651) – 2^nd posting
46. RECRUITING WOMEN FOR A HUMOR STORYTELLING CASE STUDY – 2^nd posting
47. AFFECTXR USER STUDY – 3^rd posting
48. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR NEUROSCIENCE RESEARCH STUDY ON SLEEP AND BRAIN-MACHINE INTERFACE LEARNING – 3^rd posting
49. SEEKING PARTICIPANTS FOR AN EDUCATIONAL AI RESEARCH STUDY – 3^rd posting

Upcoming Events:    

50. SWE GRADUATE STUDENT ST. PATRICKS DAY PAINTING PARTY – March 17
51. SPRINGING INTO CONNECTION – March 1
52. GOOD TO GO: GRADUATE SCHOOL REVIEW OF ETDS – Monday, March 23
53. INTRO TO PYTHON FOR DATA ANALYSIS WORKSHOPS – March 24
54. C.A.L.M. BINGO  – March 24
55. 2026 ONLINE ACADEMIC POSTDOC HIRING FAIR  – March 25
56. HOKIE HICCUPS: GRADUATE SCHOOL EDITION – March 26
57. FOSTERING WELLBEING IN MENTORING ENVIRONMENTS – March 27
58. VT AWM SYMPOSIUM ON MATHEMATICAL EXCELLENCE IN VIRGINIA- March 28
59. FINANCES AFTER GRADUATION: COLLEGE OF SCIENCE – March 30

Continue reading “March 2-8, 2026”

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0.   Ongoing Services – updated August 2025    

This Week’s Events: 

1. LET’S LOCK IN – Monday
2. FREE WORKSHOP: GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CITATION MANAGER – Monday
3. FROM ACADEMIA TO INDUSTRY: INSIGHTS FROM 300 PHDS –  Tuesday
4. COMPS, QUALS, & PRELIMS, OH MY! – Tuesday
5. FREE WORKSHOP: ADVANCED LATEX FOR ETDS AND MORE – Tuesday
6. MANAGING YOUR TIME: INTERNSHIPS, JOB, AND GRAD SCHOOL APPLICATIONS – Tuesday
7. CHI ALPHA GRAD COMMUNITY GROUP – FREE FOOD! – Tuesday
8. LUNCH FOR PART-TIME STUDENTS – Wednesday
9. 30-MINUTE CAREER BOOST FOR GRAD STUDENTS: NETWORKING – Wednesday
10. GLC CAFÉ – Wednesday & Thursday
11. THE POWER OF NO: BOUNDARY SETTING FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS – Thursday
12. SCIENCE ON TAP NEW RIVER VALLEY PRESENTS: TINY ORGANS & TRICKY VIRUSES – Thursday
13. KIDS’ NIGHT OUT FREE CHILDCARE, THURSDAY 2/26/26, 6:30-8PM – Thursday
14. LEARNING LUNCH FEATURING DR. TIFFANY DRAPE – Friday
15. TEA AT TWO – Friday
16. LUNAR NEW YEAR – Saturday

Administrative Announcements:   

17. CONNECTIONS THAT COUNT: THE POWER OF NO – 1^st posting (1/1)
18. APPLY FOR LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITY WITH SOCIETY OF HISPANIC PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS – 1^st posting (1/1)
19.  GRADUATE EDUCATION WEEK 2026: SHARE GOOD WORK! – 2^nd posting
20. CALL FOR GLC ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST SUBMISSIONS– 3^rd posting
21. 2026 GPSS RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS – 3^rd posting
22. LEADERSHIP GRADUATE CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE – 3^rd posting
23. RESOURCES TO FIND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR CHILD CARE – 3^rd posting
24. NOMINATE YOUR FACULTY FOR MENTOR OF THE MONTH – 3^rd  posting
25. SHARE YOUR FEEDBACK ON UNIVERSITY STRATEGIC PLAN – 3rd posting

Jobs

26. GRA POSITION – MS POSITION IN FOREST & INVASIVE PLANT ECOLOGY – 1^st posting
27. GRADUATE RESIDENTIAL FELLOW – 1^st posting
28. WAGE POSITION – HOKIE WELLNESS PEER EDUCATORS – 2^nd posting

Funding Opportunities:

29. SUMMER CUNNINGHAM FELLOWSHIP – DEADLINE: APRIL 1, 2026
30. APPLY TO BE A FUTURE LEADER FOR FOOD & AGRICULTURE (FFAR) FELLOW – DEADLINE: APRIL 15, 2026

Volunteers and research participants sought: 

31. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A STUDY OF MASCULINITY (IRB PROTOCOL #25-651) – 1^st posting
32. RECRUITING WOMEN FOR A HUMOR STORYTELLING CASE STUDY – 1^st  posting
33. AFFECTXR USER STUDY – 2^nd posting
34. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR NEUROSCIENCE RESEARCH STUDY ON SLEEP AND BRAIN-MACHINE INTERFACE LEARNING – 2^nd posting
35. SEEKING PARTICIPANTS FOR AN EDUCATIONAL AI RESEARCH STUDY – 2^nd posting
36. VT DEVELOPMENTAL SCIENCE NETWORK – 3^rd posting
37. 25 MINUTE STUDY ON FOOT SHAPE AND STRENGTH – 3^rd posting
38. HUMOROUS STORYTELLING WORKSHOP STUDY: A CLINICAL INTERVENTION FOR FEMALE VETERANS – 3^rd posting
39. 4TH GRADERS NEEDED: HELP US COMPLETE THE VT MATH STUDY –3^rd posting
40. PRESCHOOLERS NEEDED FOR PERPENDICULARITY STUDY – 3^rd posting

Upcoming Events:    

41. NSPIRE (NOTABLE SCHOLARS PROMOTING INNOVATIVE RESEARCH AND ETHICS) – March 2
42. OPEN EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES AND TENURE AND PROMOTION  – March 2
43. NAVIGATING FEEDBACK – March 2
44. FREE WORKSHOP: AI TOOLS FOR RESEARCHERS & PUBLISHING TIPS – March 2
45. BOARD GAMES WITH THE BLUE – March 2
46. CONNECTING THE OPENS: OPEN EDUCATION WEEK 2026 – March 2
47. UNDERSTANDING CREATIVE COMMONS LICENSES –  March 3
48. DATA VISUALIZATION WITH GGPLOT2 – March 3
49. HOW TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF VIRGINIA TECH’S OPEN ACCESS POLICY – March 3
50. FREE WORKSHOP: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: ONLINE SCHOLARLY PROFILES & VISIBILITY – March 3
51. NAVIGATING FEDERAL HIRING: RESUMES, USAJOBS, AND RESOURCES – March 3
52. TOTE BAG DECORATING SOCIAL – FREE FOOD! – March 3
53. ALL-DAY WRITING RETREAT – MARCH 4
54. INTRODUCTION TO OPEN TEXTBOOKS –  March 4
55. FREE WORKSHOP: FINDING LIBRARY RESOURCES TO SUPPORT FIELD WORK IN THE AGRICULTURAL & LIFE SCIENCES – March 4
56. WOKRSHOP FOR PARENTS – MAKE AND TAKE: LITTLE BLUE TRUCK MAKES A FRIEND – March 5
57. LIVING YOUR VALUES IN RELATIONSHIPS –  March 5
58. TEACHING WITH DATA: A SOCIAL SCIENCES OPEN EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES SAMPLER – March 5
59. FACULTY NUTSHELL TALKS – March 5
60. SWE GRADUATE STUDENT ST. PATRICKS DAY PAINTING PARTY – March 17
61. C.A.L.M. BINGO  – March 24
62. HOKIE HICCUPS: GRADUATE SCHOOL EDITION – March 26
63. FOSTERING WELLBEING IN MENTORING ENVIRONMENTS – March 27
64. VT AWM SYMPOSIUM ON MATHEMATICAL EXCELLENCE IN VIRGINIA- March 28

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This Week’s Events: 

1. LET’S LOCK IN – Monday
2. VIRGINIA TECH HOSTS WEEK-LONG BLOOD DRIVE AMID CRITICAL NATIONAL SHORTAGE – Tuesday
3. INTRO TO R FOR DATA ANALYSIS WORKSHOP – Tuesday
4. FREE WORKSHOP: GETTING STARTED WITH ENDNOTE – Tuesday
5. CULTIVATE YOUR BRAND! – Tuesday
6. 30-MINUTE CAREER BOOST: JOB SEARCH STRATEGIES –  Wednesday
7. INTRO TO PYTHON FOR DATA ANALYSIS WORKSHOP – Wednesday
8. FREE WORKSHOP: INTRODUCTION TO LATEX WITH OVERLEAF – Wednesday
9. TITLE IX STUDENT ADVISORY BOARD – Wednesday
10. GLC CAFÉ – Thursday
11. LEVEL UP YOUR LIFE: NAVIGATE SOCIAL ANXIETY THROUGH TABLETOP PLAY – Thursday
12. KIDS’ NIGHT OUT FREE CHILDCARE, THURSDAY 2/19/26, 6:30-8PM – Thursday
13. WHAT HAVE I GOTTEN MYSELF INTO? FREE PIZZA – Friday
14. LEARNING LUNCH FEATURING MIHO HAZAMA CONDUCTOR FOR DANISH RADIO BIG BAND – Friday
15. TEA AT TWO – Friday

Administrative Announcements:   

16. DCAP – ENTER TO WIN FREE TICKETS TO “DANISH RADIO BIG BAND – 1^st posting
17.  GRADUATE EDUCATION WEEK 2026: SHARE GOOD WORK! – 1^st posting
18. CONNECTIONS THAT COUNT: CREATING BOUNDARIES – 1st posting
19. CALL FOR GLC ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST SUBMISSIONS– 2^nd posting
20. 2026 GPSS RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS – 2^nd posting
21. LEADERSHIP GRADUATE CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE – 2^nd  posting
22. RESOURCES TO FIND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR CHILD CARE – 2^nd posting
23. NOMINATE YOUR FACULTY FOR MENTOR OF THE MONTH – 2^nd posting
24. SHARE YOUR FEEDBACK ON UNIVERSITY STRATEGIC PLAN – 2^nd  posting
25. ASSOCIATE TEACHING PROGRAM – CIRTL AT VIRGINIA TECH – 3^rd posting
26. SPRING SEMESTER COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE FOR GTA INSTRUCTORS OF RECORD – 3^rd posting

Jobs

27. WAGE POSITION – HOKIE WELLNESS PEER EDUCATORS – 1^st  posting
28. WAGE POSITION: PROJECT COORDINATOR FIRST-GENERATION STUDENT SUCCESS – 3^rd posting

Funding Opportunities:

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

Volunteers and research participants sought: 

31. INVITATION TO JOIN RESEARCH ON FIRST-YEAR DOCTORAL STUDENT PERSISTENCE, SATISFACTION, AND BELONGING – 1^st posting (1/1)
32. AFFECTXR USER STUDY – 1^st posting
33. RECRUITING WOMEN FOR A HUMOR STORYTELLING CASE STUDY – 1^st posting
34. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR NEUROSCIENCE RESEARCH STUDY ON SLEEP AND BRAIN-MACHINE INTERFACE LEARNING – 1^st posting
35. SEEKING PARTICIPANTS FOR AN EDUCATIONAL AI RESEARCH STUDY – 1^st posting
36. VT DEVELOPMENTAL SCIENCE NETWORK – 2^nd posting
37. 25 MINUTE STUDY ON FOOT SHAPE AND STRENGTH – 2^nd posting
38. HUMOROUS STORYTELLING WORKSHOP STUDY: A CLINICAL INTERVENTION FOR FEMALE VETERANS – 2^nd posting
39. 4TH GRADERS NEEDED: HELP US COMPLETE THE VT MATH STUDY – 2^nd posting
40. PRESCHOOLERS NEEDED FOR PERPENDICULARITY STUDY – 2^nd posting
41. GRAD STUDY ON STRESS & WELL-BEING – 3^rd posting
42. RESEARCH SUBJECTS NEEDED FOR STUDY ON PERCEPTIONS AND DEFINITIONS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE – 3^rd posting
43. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR XR COLOR PERCEPTION STUDY – 3^rd posting

Upcoming Events:    

44. FREE WORKSHOP: GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CITATION MANAGER – February 23
45. FROM ACADEMIA TO INDUSTRY: INSIGHTS FROM 300 PHDS –  February 24
46. COMPS, QUALS, & PRELIMS, OH MY! – February 24

47. FREE WORKSHOP: ADVANCED LATEX FOR ETDS AND MORE – February 24
48. LUNCH FOR PART-TIME STUDENTS – February 25
49. 30-MINUTE CAREER BOOST FOR GRAD STUDENTS: NETWORKING – February 25
50. THE POWER OF NO: BOUNDARY SETTING FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS – February 26
51. OPEN EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES AND TENURE AND PROMOTION  – March 2
52. NAVIGATING FEEDBACK – March 2
53. BOARD GAMES WITH THE BLUE – March 2
54. CONNECTING THE OPENS: OPEN EDUCATION WEEK 2026 – March 2
55. UNDERSTANDING CREATIVE COMMONS LICENSES –  March 3
56. DATA VISUALIZATION WITH GGPLOT2 – March 3
57. HOW TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF VIRGINIA TECH’S OPEN ACCESS POLICY – March 3
58. TOTE BAG DECORATING SOCIAL – FREE FOOD! – March 3
59. NTRODUCTION TO OPEN TEXTBOOKS –  March 4
60. WOKRSHOP FOR PARENTS – MAKE AND TAKE: LITTLE BLUE TRUCK MAKES A FRIEND – March 5
61. TEACHING WITH DATA: A SOCIAL SCIENCES OPEN EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES SAMPLER – March 5
62. FACULTY NUTSHELL TALKS – March 5
63. FOSTERING WELLBEING IN MENTORING ENVIRONMENTS – March 27
64. VT AWM SYMPOSIUM ON MATHEMATICAL EXCELLENCE IN VIRGINIA- March 28

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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:   

21. CALL FOR GLC ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST SUBMISSIONS– 1^st posting
22. 2026 GPSS RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM CALL FOR ABSTRACTS – DEADLINE EXTENDED 1^st  posting (1/1)
23. 2026 GPSS RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS – 1^st posting
24. LEADERSHIP GRADUATE CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE – 1^st posting
25. RESOURCES TO FIND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR CHILD CARE – 1^st posting
26. NOMINATE YOUR FACULTY FOR MENTOR OF THE MONTH – 1^st posting
27. THE JOYFUL JOURNEY: GRADUATE STUDENT AND POSTDOCTORAL SCHOLAR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERIES – 2nd posting (2/2)
28. ASSOCIATE TEACHING PROGRAM – CIRTL AT VIRGINIA TECH – 2^nd posting
29. CONNECTIONS THAT COUNT: STRENGTHENING YOUR SUPPORT NETWORK – 1^st posting
30. SHARE YOUR FEEDBACK ON UNIVERSITY STRATEGIC PLAN – 1^st posting
31. SPRING SEMESTER COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE FOR GTA INSTRUCTORS OF RECORD – 2^nd posting
32. APPLY TO BE THE NEXT BOARD OF VISITORS STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE – 3^rd posting
33. NOMINATE A GRADUATE STUDENT LEADER FROM YOUR DEPARTMENT TO ATTEND THE GRAD LEADERSHIP RETREAT – 3^rd posting

Jobs

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

Funding Opportunities:

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

Volunteers and research participants sought: 

37. VT DEVELOPMENTAL SCIENCE NETWORK – 1^st posting
38. 25 MINUTE STUDY ON FOOT SHAPE AND STRENGTH – 1^st posting
39. HUMOROUS STORYTELLING WORKSHOP STUDY: A CLINICAL INTERVENTION FOR FEMALE VETERANS – 1^st posting
40. 4TH GRADERS NEEDED: HELP US COMPLETE THE VT MATH STUDY – 1^st posting
41. PRESCHOOLERS NEEDED FOR PERPENDICULARITY STUDY – 1^st posting
42. GRAD STUDY ON STRESS & WELL-BEING – 2^nd posting
43. RESEARCH SUBJECTS NEEDED FOR STUDY ON PERCEPTIONS AND DEFINITIONS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE – 2^nd posting
44. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR XR COLOR PERCEPTION STUDY – 2^nd posting
45. INVITATION TO JOIN RESEARCH ON FIRST-YEAR DOCTORAL STUDENT PERSISTENCE, SATISFACTION, AND BELONGING – 3^rd posting
46. CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS: AI ETHICS AND POLICY THROUGH APPLIED THEATRE WORKSHOPS –3^rd posting

Upcoming Events:    

47. VIRGINIA TECH HOSTS WEEK-LONG BLOOD DRIVE AMID CRITICAL NATIONAL SHORTAGE – February 17
48. INTRO TO R FOR DATA ANALYSIS WORKSHOP – February 17
49. FREE WORKSHOP: GETTING STARTED WITH ENDNOTE – February 17
50. ALL-DAY WRITING RETREAT – February 18
51. 30-MINUTE CAREER BOOST: JOB SEARCH STRATEGIES – February 18

52. INTRO TO PYTHON FOR DATA ANALYSIS WORKSHOP – February 18
53. FREE WORKSHOP: INTRODUCTION TO LATEX WITH OVERLEAF – February 18
54. WHAT HAVE I GOTTEN MYSELF INTO? – February 20
55. FREE WORKSHOP: GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CITATION MANAGER – February 23
56. FROM ACADEMIA TO INDUSTRY: INSIGHTS FROM 300 PHDS –  February 24
57. FREE WORKSHOP: ADVANCED LATEX FOR ETDS AND MORE – February 24

58. 30-MINUTE CAREER BOOST FOR GRAD STUDENTS: NETWORKING – February 25
59. THE POWER OF NO: BOUNDARY SETTING FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS – February 26
60. DATA VISUALIZATION WITH GGPLOT2 – March 3
61. MAKE AN INTERACTIVE BOOK FOR YOUR CHILDREN – ACTIVITY FOR GRADUATE STUDENT PARENTS – March 5
62. FACULTY NUTSHELL TALKS – March 5

63. FOSTERING WELLBEING IN MENTORING ENVIRONMENTS – March 27
64. VT AWM SYMPOSIUM ON MATHEMATICAL EXCELLENCE IN VIRGINIA- March 28

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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,

13. THE MUSLIM EXPERIENCE AT TECH – Friday
14. FRIDAY 15: JOB SEARCH STRATEGIES – Friday
15. TEA AT TWO – Friday

Administrative Announcements:   

16. THE JOYFUL JOURNEY: GRADUATE STUDENT AND POSTDOCTORAL SCHOLAR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERIES – 1^st posting (1/2)
17. ASSOCIATE TEACHING PROGRAM – CIRTL AT VIRGINIA TECH – 1^st posting
18. CONNECTIONS THAT COUNT: START OUT WITH SELF-CARE  – 1^st posting (1/1)
19. SPRING SEMESTER COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE FOR GTA INSTRUCTORS OF RECORD – 1^st posting
20. 2026 GPSS RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM CALL FOR ABSTRACTS – 2^nd posting (2/2)

21. APPLY TO BE THE NEXT BOARD OF VISITORS STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE – 2^nd posting
22. ICAT STUDENT GRANT CALL FOR SPRING SEMESTER IS OPEN, DUE FEBRUARY 13 – 2^nd  posting (2/2)
23. NOMINATE A GRADUATE STUDENT LEADER FROM YOUR DEPARTMENT TO ATTEND THE GRAD LEADERSHIP RETREAT – 2^nd posting
24. APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR SPRING 2026 GPSS TRAVEL FUND PROGRAM – UP TO $500 AVAILABLE FOR CONFERENCE EXPENSES – 3^rd  posting

25. RESEARCH COMPUTING WORKSHOPS SPRING 2026 – 3^rd posting
26. SUBSCRIBE TO UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES RESEARCH SERVICES NEWSLETTER – 3^rd posting
27. DCAP – ENTER TO WIN FREE TICKETS TO “CIRQUE MECHANICS” – 3^rd posting

Jobs

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

Funding Opportunities:

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

Volunteers and research participants sought: 

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

Upcoming Events:    

40. FREE LIBRARY WORKSHOP: LITERATURE REVIEWS & DATABASE SEARCHING FOR ANIMAL & LIFE SCIENCES –  February 10
41. NSPIRE LECTURES – February 11

42. INTRODUCTION TO GEOSPATIAL MAPPING AND ArcGIS ONLINE – February 11

43. FREE LIBRARY WORKSHOP: GETTING STARTED WITH MENDELEY – February 11
44. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES – INTERNATIONAL STUDENT RIGHTS – February 12
45. INTRO TO R FOR DATA ANALYSIS WORKSHOP – February 17
46. ALL-DAY WRITING RETREAT – February 18
47. INTRO TO PYTHON FOR DATA ANALYSIS WORKSHOP – February 18
48. FROM ACADEMIA TO INDUSTRY: INSIGHTS FROM 300 PHDS –  February 24

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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:   

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

Jobs:

27. STUDENT SUCCESS CENTER GRADUATE ASSISTANT – 2^nd posting
28. ENERGY MANAGEMENT GRADUATE ASSISTANT – 3^rd posting

Funding Opportunities:

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

Volunteers and research participants sought: 

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

Upcoming Events:    

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

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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:   

12. APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR SPRING 2026 GPSS TRAVEL FUND PROGRAM – UP TO $500 AVAILABLE FOR CONFERENCE EXPENSES – 1^st posting
13. OFFICE OF ENERGY MANAGEMENT – BREAK UP WITH YOUR SPACE HEATER – 1^st posting

14. LAST CHANCE – LEADERSHIP COURSES – SPRING SEMESTER – *REGISTER NOW* – 1^st  posting (1/2)
15. RESEARCH COMPUTING WORKSHOPS SPRING 2026 – 1^st posting
16. SUBSCRIBE TO UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES RESEARCH SERVICES NEWSLETTER – 1^st posting
17. DCAP – ENTER TO WIN FREE TICKETS TO “CIRQUE MECHANICS” – 1^st posting
18. CONNECTIONS THAT COUNT – 1^st posting (1/1)
19. GRADUATE STUDENT AWARDS – NOMINATIONS DUE JANUARY 23, 2026 – 2^nd posting (2/2)
20. OUTSTANDING ADVISING/MENTORING AWARD FOR A/P FACULTY/STAFF – DUE JANUARY 23, 2026 – 2^nd posting 2/2
21. UPCOMING CIRTL NETWORK EVENT SERIES EXPLORES TOPICS IN ACADEMIC HIRING AND CAREER PREPARATION – 2^nd  posting
22. FREE ONLINE MICROSOFT 365 WORKSHOPS FROM DIVISION OF IT – 2^nd posting
23. TAKE YOUR RESEARCH TO THE NEXT LEVEL WITH FREE LIBRARY WORKSHOPS – 2^nd posting

Jobs:

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

Funding Opportunities:

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

Volunteers and research participants sought: 

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

Upcoming Events:    

31. ALL-DAY WRITING RETREAT –  January 28,
32. 30-MINUTE CAREER BOOST FOR GRAD STUDENTS: CRAFTING ATS-FRIENDLY RESUMES – January 28
33. ECE COLLOQUIUM – January 28
34. REUS PATHWAYS TO GRADUATE STUDY – January 30
35. THIS IS HOME: FINDING BELONGING FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS –  January 30
36. FRIDAY 15 WORKSHOP: RESUME WRITING – January 30
37. LUNCH WITH THE DEAN –  February 5
38. FROM ACADEMIA TO INDUSTRY: INSIGHTS FROM 300 PHDS –  February 24

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