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1.  WEEKLY WALK-IN SERVICES IN THE GLC – updated 7/18/16

• Career Services advising: on hiatus for the summer
• Cook Counseling: F 1:00-5:00pm, Green Room
• Graduate School regular hours: 8:00am-5:00pm; summer hours of 9:00am-4:00pm to begin 5/16/16
• Immigration advising hours: MWF 1:00-5:00pm, TTh 9:00am-12:00pm; summer hours begin 5/16/16
• Writing assistance: on hiatus for the summer

 2. GSA WELCOME BACK BBQ
Wednesday, Aug 17, 5:00-8:00pm, GLC Lawn
The Graduate Student Assembly invites you to its annual barbecue for new and returning graduate students and their families! This year’s barbecue will be catered by the Hethwood Market. Vegetarian options will be available. The Welcome Back BBQ is a great opportunity to meet graduate students from other fields, make new friends, and play cornhole and other fun outdoor games. Contact Kisha Gresham at kiwi@vt.edu with any additional questions.

3. OVERLEAF WORKSHOP
Wednesday, Aug 17, 10:00-11:00am and 2:00-3:00pm, Newman Library Classroom 207A
Overleaf is an online tool for creating, editing, and sharing scientific research. The University Libraries are considering a proposal from Overleaf to provide free Overleaf Pro accounts to all VT students, faculty, and staff. VT would have its own institutional portal, VT Overleaf Commons, just like those at Caltech, Stanford, and Purdue. If you are a current Overleaf user or want to learn about this powerful LaTeX-based writing and publishing tool, attend one of the workshops on Aug 17 led by representatives of Overleaf. Pick the time that works best for you, learn more about Overleaf, and give the library your feedback! For more information, please contact Peter Potter (pjp33@vt.edu). Register here: https://goo.gl/forms/hAgb1YVwoLM1I0ss2.

4. HEALTH INSURANCE SIGN-UP
Thursday, Aug 18, 2-4:30pm, GLC Lobby
Friday, Aug 19, 10am-1pm, GLC Lobby
Stop by the GLC Lobby to sign-up for student health insurance with Aetna and ask representatives any questions you may have.

5. MAKE YOURSELF AT HOME
Thursday, Aug 18, 4:30-6pm, GLC Multipurpose Room
Attend this relaxed social event to connect with faculty, staff, new and returning students and resources that can help you succeed in graduate school and maintain a healthy life balance. Free refreshments for all; door prizes for new students! Sign up online at https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_bjvHXPnt2hGor1b if you are planning to attend. This event replaces the weekly GLC café just this one time. The café will return next week on its regular 3:30-5:00 schedule.

6. GRAD 5144: COMMUNICATING SCIENCE COURSE OFFERED – 1st posting
The course uses theatre improvisational games and interview and writing exercises to help participants become more comfortable with and effective at communicating their research to those outside their specialties. Although its emphasis is on communication to non-scientists, students who have completed this course report that their presentations for committee meetings, lab meetings, and professional association conferences improve as well. To accommodate the cycle of work in grad students’ lives at the beginning and end of the semester, the course (2 credits) is compressed into ten sessions. This fall, both an afternoon section and an evening section are available. Contact Carrie Kroehler (cjkroehl@vt.edu) if you have questions.

7. GRAD 5984: PROFESSIONAL DIGITAL IDENTITY SEMINAR
Have you been meaning to create a personal website but don’t know how to get started? Intimidated by the thought of publishing your scholarship online? Unsure about how to manage your social media presence when you begin looking for a job? If so, read on! A new 2-credit course will meet once a week (Thu 6-8 pm) to discuss readings about “the digital self,” identify best practices for maintaining an online identity in your fields, and get hands-on experience with web publishing and social media tools. You don’t need to have any special technical skills to take the course. This course can be used as elective credits for the Preparing the Future Professoriate certificate, and you can choose a graded or pass/fail option. If you have any questions before you register, contact Quinn Warnick: qwarnick@vt.edu.

8. THE GRADUATE STUDENT ASSEMBLY WELCOMES YOU TO A NEW YEAR
The Executive Board of the Graduate Student Assembly (GSA) would like you wish you a successful and enjoyable new year and extend special greetings to new students. The GSA is the student leadership body that advocates for you, provides you with opportunities for networking and socializing with fellow grad students, and can offer small grant funding for your research endeavors and conference travel. In the past few years, student participation in the GSA’s activities and programs has soared to new heights, and they hope to continue this trend, so look out for announcements from them on this bulletin. Also, check out their community web space (gsa.vt.edu), and like them on Facebook (@VTGraduateStudentAssembly), follow them on Twitter and Instagram (@vtgsa)! If you have questions/concerns or are interested in getting involved, email gsa@vt.edu.

9. APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR TRAVEL SCHOLARSHIP FOR OPENCON2016 – 2nd posting
The Graduate School and University Libraries are co-sponsoring a travel scholarship to attend OpenCon 2016, Nov 12-14 in Washington, DC. Learn more about the application and apply by Sep 20 at https://secure.opencon2016.org/referral/virginiatech. OpenCon is a conference focused on learning about open access, open data, and open education.  The current application process is only for Virginia Tech graduate students; if you applied through the conference-wide process that ended July 11 but were not accepted, you will be automatically included in this round, which closes September 20.  Two recipients will be selected based on their responses by the scholarship sponsors, the VT Graduate School and the VT Libraries.

10. ON-CAMPUS GRAD HOUSING STILL AVAILABLE – 3rd posting
On-campus Graduate housing and dining options are still available! Email housing@vt.edu to request a contract for a space in the residential section of the Graduate Life Center. Spots are limited! Graduate housing offers are made from the waitlist on a first-come, first-served basis until the spaces are filled. Please contact the Housing and Residence Life office at (540)231-6205 or housing@vt.edu for any questions or to request graduate on-campus housing.

11. GSA SEEKING 2016-17 PROGRAM CHAIRS – 3rd posting
The GSA is currently accepting applications for this year’s program chairs! Chairs are interviewed and appointed by the Executive Board officers. Responsibilities include implementing the GSA’s programs, attending board and delegate meetings, and volunteering at GSA-sponsored events. Program chairs develop leadership skills and can add unique professional experiences to their CVs. Currently the GSA is seeking one Travel Fund Program chair, two Research Symposium chairs, one Graduate Research Development Program chair, and one Funding Programs chair. All chairs will work under the supervision of the Executive Board. Position descriptions are available at tinyurl.com/gsa-chairs. To apply, email your CV, the name of the position to which you’re applying, and a brief (1 page or less) letter of interest in Word format to Kasey Richardson, Administrative Director, at kasey@vt.edu. No prior experience with the GSA is required. Applications must be received by Friday, 8/19 at 5pm.

12. PAYROLL-DEDUCTION REGISTRATION OPEN FOR GRAD ASSISTANTS – still posting
Grad students on assistantship appointment may pay their comp and CFE fees through payroll deduction. Enrollment for this option is now open on Hokie SPA. Lear more at http://graduateschool.vt.edu/financial/assistantships#Payroll%20Deduction%20of%20Comprehensive%20and%20Capital%20Fees%20for%20Graduate%20Assistants.

13. WAGE POSITION IN LITTLE HOKIE HANGOUT  -1st posting
Little Hokie Hangout is now hiring students who meet the Virginia DSS requirements for child care instruction to join the team as Lead Teachers, Substitute Teachers and as Classroom Aides. All applicants must complete a background check and training module upon being hired, and become CPR certified prior to starting work (course will be arranged). Email childcare@vt.edu to learn more about minimum criteria required for each position, as well as hours and pay.

14. MANAGING EDITOR WAGE POSITION IN REVIEW OF MIDDLE EAST STUDIES – 2nd posting
Part-time, independent contractor position with a flexible schedule and commitment max. 20 hrs/wk for hourly wage dependent on experience. Position ends Jun 30, 2017. The Review of Middle East Studies (RoMES) is a biannual entirely electronic publication of the Middle East Studies Association of North America, Inc. RoMES, through Cambridge University Press Journals (http://journals.cambridge.org/action/ displayJournal?jid=RMS. RoMES is headquartered at the Department of Religion and Culture at Virginia Tech. The Managing Editor will oversee the daily operation of the editorial office and assist the editor in the publication of the biannual journal, including managing the office, the review and article submission process, the journal’s production, and other administrative and editorial tasks as requested by the editor. View https://goo.gl/yLAe8Q for a detailed job description and application information.

15. DUAL CAREER ASSISTANT PT WAGE POSITION IN HR – 2nd posting
The Dual Career Program assists the senior leadership in hiring top academic and administrative talent by providing assistance with employment resources for the spouses and partners of key academic leaders, and other employees who fill critical roles at the institution. The dual career program assistant will support client intake and correspondence, data entry, social media applications, job research and customer service in working with dual career applicants. Interested applicants can apply on-line at www.jobs.vt.edu , posting #SW0160583. The review of applications will begin on 8/19/2016.

16. GRAD STUDENTS SOUGHT FOR PAID SOCCER COACHING POSITIONS – 3rd posting
New River United Soccer Club seeks experienced soccer players and coaches to work as club coaching staff for Blacksburg-based youth soccer club.  Duties include practice planning and execution and game coaching.  Coaching experience preferred, but not required.  Looking for individuals who enjoy working with youth and have a background in the game of soccer.  Compensation based on experience.  Interested parties should contact Matt Gwilliam, Director of Coaching at doc@nrusa.org.

17. VT HELPING PAWS IS RECRUITING VOLUNTEERS – 1st posting
VT Helping PAWS (Pet Assisted Wellness Service) is a therapy animal program at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine that provides an opportunity for students/faculty/staff and their pets to bring companionship and animal-assisted therapy for the community. The group visits Newman Library, Squires Student Center, and other places around campus on a regular basis. Join the organization and become a therapy team through Pet Partners, a national pet therapy organization.  The current focus includes dogs & cats, but there is potential for other species such as rats, rabbits, guinea pigs, & birds to join through Pet Partners.  Volunteers who do not have their own pet are still welcome to help with training classes and at events!  There will be an Interest Meeting at the Blacksburg Library on Tuesday Aug 30, 6:00pm; register at www.tinyurl.com/vthpaws. Contact Sara Boyle at vthelpingpaws@vt.edu with questions.

18. PARTICIPANTS SOUGHT FOR DIETARY STUDY IN HNFE –  1st posting
Participants are sought for a study to determine the validity of an updated dietary intake assessment method (questionnaire). Must be 18 years of age or older to participate. The study involves 3 visits (over a one month period) to the VT campus. Each visit will be less than 30 minutes and will include 3 urine samples to measure hydration status and a short demographics survey. Participants will be asked to complete several questionnaires on beverage intake frequency, leisure-time physical activity, and health literacy level. The study will also include 2 dietary recalls by phone, each lasting between 10 to 15 minutes. Participants will be compensated a total of $15 upon successful completion of all study visits. For more information contact Anna in the Dietary Assessment Laboratory at 540-231-4386 or annalg16@vt.edu.

19. PARTICIPANTS SOUGHT FOR ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE STUDY – 1st posting
Graduate students are invited to participate in an athletic performance study conducted by the Kevin P. Granata Biomechanics Lab. This study will examine landing mechanics in healthy control subjects. Subjects will perform several jumping/landing and hopping tasks while equipped with 3D motion capture markers and in-shoe pressure sensors. Must be between the ages of 18-35, must participate in athletic activities at least 3 times per week, and will have had no leg injuries in the past six months that have kept them from performing athletic activities for more than two days, and no leg injuries at all in the last two months. Testing will take place in the Granata Lab during two separate sessions one week apart. The first session will take 60-90 minutes to complete and the second session will take 30 minutes to complete. Email to granata-lab-g@vt.edu or call (540) 231-4294 if you are interested in participating in this study.

Upcoming events:

THRIVING IN GRADUATE SCHOOL: A CONVERSATION ON SUCCESS

Monday, Aug 22, 6-7:30pm, GLC Multipurpose Room

Discover resources for academic and personal success at this free dinner and community dialogue co-sponsored by InterVarsity Graduate Christian Fellowship, the Black Graduate Student Organization (BGSO), and the Graduate School.

 

HEALTH SERVICES AND INSURANCE INFORMATION SESSION

Wednesday, Aug 24, 5:30pm, GLC Room F

Representatives from the Student Medical Insurance office and Schiffert Health Center will discuss how to enroll in the university-sponsored insurance, what the plan covers, and what services are offered at the health center.

 

INTERVARSITY GRADUATE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP – 1st FALL MEETING

Wednesday, Aug 24, 6:00-8:00pm, GLC (room TBA)

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

 

HEALTHCARE.GOV INFORMATION SESSION

Thursday, Aug 25, 12-1pm, GLC Room C

Check back for details in next week’s posting.

 

GRADUATE STUDENT ASSEMBLY’S ICE CREAM SOCIAL

Thursday, Aug 25, 1:30-3:00pm, GLC Lounge

Hang out in the GLC Lounge with the GSA officers, your fellow graduate students, and Graduate School staff and enjoy the GSA’s annual mini-festival of ice cream and refreshments to celebrate the first week of classes! This event will be held just before the weekly GLC Cafe, so be sure to stop there too while you’re in the area and have some tea, coffee, and snacks with your pals. No RSVP required. Questions? Email kasey@vt.edu.

 

COMPUTING AND MOBILE DEVICE HELP

Monday, Aug. 29, 3-5pm, GLC Room G

A member of 4Help, the department at VT that assists with computing and answering information technology service questions, will help students learn about connecting devices to wireless, two-factor authentication, where to get software, backup options, and much more. Bring your device and your questions!

 

INAUGURAL WOMEN IN TRANSPORTATION SEMINAR

Aug 31-Sep 1

The Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) and the Women’s Transportation Seminar (WTS) VT Student Chapter will be hosting the Women in Transportation Seminar – The Future of Transportation with a dinner on Aug 31 and panel discussions on Sep 1, directly following the Fifth International Symposium on Naturalistic Driving Research. The event will be held at the Inn at Virginia Tech. The WTS promotes an inclusive environment and welcomes students of all genders to attend the seminar. Meals will be provided both days. Learn more and register at http://www.vtti.vt.edu/NDRS/wts.html. Contact vtwtsi@gmail.com with questions.

1.  WEEKLY WALK-IN SERVICES IN THE GLC – updated 7/18/16

– Career Services advising: on hiatus for the summer

– Cook Counseling: F 1:00-5:00pm, Green Room

– Graduate School regular hours: 8:00am-5:00pm; summer hours of 9:00am-4:00pm to begin 5/16/16

– Immigration advising hours: MWF 1:00-5:00pm, TTh 9:00am-12:00pm; summer hours begin 5/16/16

– Writing assistance: on hiatus for the summer

 

2. OPEN SCIENCE FRAMEWORK FOR INSTITUTIONS DEMO

Thursday, Aug 11, 1:30-3:30pm, Newman Library Classroom 207A

The Open Science Framework (OSF) is a free, open source web application that connects and supports the research workflow, enabling scientists to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of their research. Researchers use the OSF to collaborate, document, archive, share, and register research projects, materials, and data. The Center for Open Science, which created this product, has invited VT to be part of a pilot for the new OSF for Institutions (OSF4I). Matt Spitzer from the Center for Open Science will give this demo. For more information, contact Andi Ogier (alop@vt.edu). Register at https://docs.google.com/a/vt.edu/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfrTr4phmfBFYfqDFO_FEeItyMKuDBuZAIon-TdF-t-Pm_Xzg/viewform?pli=1. 

 

3. GLC CAFÉ: WATERMELON EDITION

Thursday, Aug 11, 3:30-5:00pm, GLC Reading Room or West Patio (Bookstore side behind the shrubs)

The weekly GLC café is offered every Thursday when VT is open. Summer café may be on the West Patio when the weather is nice, complete with a game of cornhole or giant Jenga. Enjoy free coffee, tea and cookies and the occasional fresh lemonade or other surprises in the company of your grad student friends and colleagues. Relax, network, meet new people. This week’s special: watermelon!

 

4. APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR TRAVEL SCHOLARSHIP FOR OPENCON2016 – 1st  posting

The Graduate School and University Libraries are co-sponsoring a travel scholarship to attend OpenCon 2016, Nov 12-14 in Washington, DC. Learn more about the application and apply by Sep 20 at https://secure.opencon2016.org/referral/virginiatech. OpenCon is a conference focused on learning about open access, open data, and open education.  The current application process is only for Virginia Tech graduate students; if you applied through the conference-wide process that ended July 11 but were not accepted, you will be automatically included in this round, which closes September 20.  Two recipients will be selected based on their responses by the scholarship sponsors, the VT Graduate School and the VT Libraries.

 

5. ON-CAMPUS GRAD HOUSING STILL AVAILABLE – 2nd posting

On-campus Graduate housing and dining options are still available! Email housing@vt.edu to request a contract for a space in the residential section of the Graduate Life Center. Spots are limited! Graduate housing offers are made from the waitlist on a first-come, first-served basis until the spaces are filled. Please contact the Housing and Residence Life office at (540)231-6205 or housing@vt.edu for any questions or to request graduate on-campus housing.

 

6. GSA SEEKING 2016-17 PROGRAM CHAIRS – 2nd posting

The GSA is currently accepting applications for this year’s program chairs! Chairs are interviewed and appointed by the Executive Board officers. Responsibilities include implementing the GSA’s programs, attending board and delegate meetings, and volunteering at GSA-sponsored events. Program chairs develop leadership skills and can add unique professional experiences to their CVs. Currently the GSA is seeking one Travel Fund Program chair, two Research Symposium chairs, one Graduate Research Development Program chair, and one Funding Programs chair. All chairs will work under the supervision of the Executive Board. Position descriptions are available at tinyurl.com/gsa-chairs. To apply, email your CV, the name of the position to which you’re applying, and a brief (1 page or less) letter of interest in Word format to Kasey Richardson, Administrative Director, at kasey@vt.edu. No prior experience with the GSA is required. Applications must be received by Friday, 8/19 at 5pm.

 

7. RESERVED PARKING LOTTERY FOR GRAD ASSISTANTS FOR 2016-17 – 3rd posting

The Office of Parking and Transportation has developed a new pilot program based on recommendations from the GSA for 2016-17 that will allow up to 75 eligible graduate students to sign up for reserved parking spaces in Perry Street Lot 3. The annual cost is $296 and participants may use payroll deduction to take advantage of the pre-tax savings. Eligible graduate students who wish to participate should register for the lottery drawing by sending an email to parking@vt.edu with the eligible individual’s last name and student ID number, before 11:59 p.m. on Aug 10. Learn more at http://vtnews.vt.edu/notices/adm-ptgradstudentpilot.html.

 

8. PEO INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FOR 2017-18 AWARDS – 3rd  posting

Applications now accepted for P.E.O. Scholar Awards, which offer $15,000 for outstanding women in doctoral programs. Eligibility: (1) on track to complete doctoral degree between Apr 2018 and Aug 2019; (2) have at least one academic year remaining to complete program when award payment is made in Aug 2017: (3) demonstrates outstanding academic excellence with strong research path, publications, awards and service activities, maturity and seriousness of purpose: (4) has clearly defined career objectives, showing promise of making a significant impact on field or society: (5) FT student at an accredited US or Canadian college or university: (6) US or Canadian citizen or legal permanent resident: (7) must be nominated by a local P.E.O. Chapter. Local Application deadline: Sep 09: send concise letter highlighting current work and career goals and resume to Pat Miller at P.O.Box 10415, Blacksburg, VA 24062-0415 or sonomapm@aol.com. More info: www.peointernational.org/about-peo-scholar-awards-psa.

 

9. PAYROLL-DEDUCTION REGISTRATION OPEN FOR GRAD ASSISTANTS – still posting

Grad students on assistantship appointment may pay their comp and CFE fees through payroll deduction. Enrollment for this option is now open on Hokie SPA. Lear more at

http://graduateschool.vt.edu/financial/assistantships#Payroll%20Deduction%20of%20Comprehensive%20and%20Capital%20Fees%20for%20Graduate%20Assistants.

 

10. MANAGING EDITOR WAGE POSITION IN REVIEW OF MIDDLE EAST STUDIES – 1st posting

Part-time, independent contractor position with a flexible schedule and commitment max. 20 hrs/wk for hourly wage dependent on experience. Position ends Jun 30, 2017. The Review of Middle East Studies (RoMES) is a biannual entirely electronic publication of the Middle East Studies Association of North America, Inc. RoMES, through Cambridge University Press Journals (http://journals.cambridge.org/action/ displayJournal?jid=RMS. RoMES is headquartered at the Department of Religion and Culture at Virginia Tech. The Managing Editor will oversee the daily operation of the editorial office and assist the editor in the publication of the biannual journal, including managing the office, the review and article submission process, the journal’s production, and other administrative and editorial tasks as requested by the editor. View https://goo.gl/yLAe8Q for a detailed job description and application information.

 

11. DUAL CAREER ASSISTANT PT WAGE POSITION IN HR – 1st posting

The Dual Career Program assists the senior leadership in hiring top academic and administrative talent by providing assistance with employment resources for the spouses and partners of key academic leaders, and other employees who fill critical roles at the institution. The dual career program assistant will support client intake and correspondence, data entry, social media applications, job research and customer service in working with dual career applicants. Interested applicants can apply on-line at www.jobs.vt.edu , posting #SW0160583. The review of applications will begin on 8/19/2016.

 

12. GRAD STUDENTS SOUGHT FOR PAID SOCCER COACHING POSITIONS – 2nd posting

New River United Soccer Club seeks experienced soccer players and coaches to work as club coaching staff for Blacksburg-based youth soccer club.  Duties include practice planning and execution and game coaching.  Coaching experience preferred, but not required.  Looking for individuals who enjoy working with youth and have a background in the game of soccer.  Compensation based on experience.  Interested parties should contact Matt Gwilliam, Director of Coaching at doc@nrusa.org.

 

13. FULL-TIME 12-MONTH GRA OPENING IN ENTERPRISE GIS OF VT FOR 2016-17 – 3rd posting

The Enterprise GIS units of VT’s central IT seeks graduate student with GIS programming, GIS analysis and/or web design skills to support projects in a technical team environment. Tasks include: developing scripts to automate GIS data management and server administration tasks; mapping and analysis; developing and maintaining GIS-enabled web applications. Required experience: Python programming, Tools and APIs related to the ESRI ArcGIS platform. Other relevant experience, in descending order of preference: working in a distributed team environment; ESRI GIS software, including ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Server and ArcGIS Online; Revision control, especially Git; REST/SOAP Service-oriented Architecture; Web application programming: HTML, CSS, JavaScript; JavaScript libraries, especially Dojo; Bootstrap and mobile-first design principles; open-source GIS server tools (e.g., GeoServer, PostGIS, Geoportal Server); security, safety and/or facilities management application domains; SQL ( MySQL/ PostgreSQL /Oracle); PHP. To apply, send current resume and cover letter explaining interest in and qualification for position as soon as possible to egisjobs@bev.vt.edu.

 

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

The Graduate School is looking for graduate student volunteers (graduate ambassadors) to assist with international graduate student check-in (Aug 1-19), GTA training (Aug 16), the Welcome Center and New Graduate Student Orientation in the GLC (Aug 15-19). Roles include: check-in and registration assistance, information and guidance to attendees; Welcome Center staffing; orientation crowd control; program set up, and more. If you are available and interested in assisting with any of these events, please fill out this short survey: https://survey.vt.edu/survey/entry.jsp?id=1469472286978. Training will be offered to all grad ambassadors.

 

Upcoming events:

 

GSA WELCOME BACK BBQ

Wednesday, Aug 17, 5:00-8:00pm, GLC Lawn

The Graduate Student Assembly invites you to its annual barbecue for new and returning graduate students and their families! This year’s barbecue will be catered by the Hethwood Market. Vegetarian options will be available. The Welcome Back BBQ is a great opportunity to meet graduate students from other fields, make new friends, and play cornhole and other fun outdoor games. Contact Kisha Gresham at kiwi@vt.edu with any additional questions.

 

OVERLEAF WORKSHOP

Wednesday, Aug 17, 10:00-11:00am and 2:00-3:00pm, Newman Library Classroom 207A

Overleaf is an online tool for creating, editing, and sharing scientific research. The University Libraries are considering a proposal from Overleaf to provide free Overleaf Pro accounts to all VT students, faculty, and staff. VT would have its own institutional portal, VT Overleaf Commons, just like those at Caltech, Stanford, and Purdue. If you are a current Overleaf user or want to learn about this powerful LaTeX-based writing and publishing tool, attend one of the workshops on Aug 17 led by representatives of Overleaf. Pick the time that works best for you, learn more about Overleaf, and give the library your feedback! For more information, please contact Peter Potter (pjp33@vt.edu). Register here: https://goo.gl/forms/hAgb1YVwoLM1I0ss2. 

 

INAUGURAL WOMEN IN TRANSPORTATION SEMINAR

Aug 31-Sep 1

The Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) and the Women’s Transportation Seminar (WTS) VT Student Chapter will be hosting the Women in Transportation Seminar – The Future of Transportation with a dinner on Aug 31 and panel discussions on Sep 1, directly following the Fifth International Symposium on Naturalistic Driving Research. The event will be held at the Inn at Virginia Tech. The WTS promotes an inclusive environment and welcomes students of all genders to attend the seminar. Meals will be provided both days. Learn more and register at http://www.vtti.vt.edu/NDRS/wts.html. Contact vtwtsi@gmail.com with questions.

1.  WEEKLY WALK-IN SERVICES IN THE GLC – updated 7/18/16

• Career Services advising: on hiatus for the summer
• Cook Counseling: F 1:00-5:00pm, Green Room
• Graduate School regular hours: 8:00am-5:00pm; summer hours of 9:00am-4:00pm to begin 5/16/16
• Immigration advising hours: MWF 1:00-5:00pm, TTh 9:00am-12:00pm; summer hours begin 5/16/16
• Writing assistance: on hiatus for the summer

2. GLC CAFÉ
Thursday, Jul 28, 3:30-5:00pm, GLC Reading Room or West Patio (Bookstore side behind the shrubs)
The weekly GLC café is offered every Thursday when VT is open. Summer café may be on the West Patio when the weather is nice, complete with a game of cornhole or giant Jenga. Enjoy free coffee, tea and cookies and the occasional fresh lemonade or other surprises in the company of your grad student friends and colleagues. Relax, network, meet new people.

3. GSA SUMMER BEER AND WINE SOCIAL
Friday, Jul 29, 5:00-9:00pm, University Club
The GSA invites you to its summer beer and wine social, which will once again showcase local, national, and international beer and wine, while providing graduate students the opportunity to network among researchers and colleagues. Bring proper identification for those 21+ who wish to drink (driver’s licence, passport, or Hokie passport). $10 for general admission and $7 for GSA delegates. Want to gain free admission? Volunteer to help with the event! If you are interested in volunteering or have any question, contact Kisha Gresham at kiwi@vt.edu.

4. RESERVED PARKING LOTTERY FOR GRAD ASSISTANTS FOR 2016-17 – 1st posting
The Office of Parking and Transportation has developed a new pilot program based on recommendations from the GSA for 2016-17 that will allow up to 75 eligible graduate students to sign up for reserved parking spaces in Perry Street Lot 3. The annual cost is $296 and participants may use payroll deduction to take advantage of the pre-tax savings. Eligible graduate students who wish to participate should register for the lottery drawing by sending an email to parking@vt.edu with the eligible individual’s last name and student ID number, before 11:59 p.m. on Aug 10. Learn more at http://vtnews.vt.edu/notices/adm-ptgradstudentpilot.html.

5. PEO INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FOR 2017-18 AWARDS – 1st posting
Applications now accepted for P.E.O. Scholar Awards, which offer $15,000 for outstanding women in doctoral programs. Eligibility:  (1) on track to complete  doctoral degree between Apr 2018-Aug 2019; (2)  have at least one academic year remaining to complete program when award payment is made; (3) demonstrates outstanding academic excellence with strong research path, publications, awards and service activities, maturity and seriousness of purpose; (4) has clearly defined career objectives, showing promise of making a significant impact on field or society; (5) FT student at an accredited university; (6) US or Canadian citizen. Local application deadline: Sep 9; send concise letter highlighting current work and career and resume to Pat Miller (sonomapm@aol.com). More info: www.peointernational.org/about-peo-scholar-awards-psa. For questions email or call Pat Miller, 540-552-1738.

6. PAYROLL-DEDUCTION REGISTRATION OPEN FOR GRAD ASSISTANTS – 2nd posting
Grad students on assistantship appointment may pay their comp and CFE fees through payroll deduction. Enrollment for this option is now open on Hokie SPA. Learn more .

7. FULL-TIME 12-MONTH GRA OPENING IN ENTERPRISE GIS OF VT FOR 2016-17 – 1st posting
The Enterprise GIS units of VT’s central IT seeks graduate student with GIS programming, GIS analysis and/or web design skills to support projects in a technical team environment. Tasks include: developing scripts to automate GIS data management and server administration tasks; mapping and analysis; developing and maintaining GIS-enabled web applications. Required experience: Python programming, Tools and APIs related to the ESRI ArcGIS platform. Other relevant experience, in descending order of preference: working in a distributed team environment; ESRI GIS software, including ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Server and ArcGIS Online; Revision control, especially Git; REST/SOAP Service-oriented Architecture; Web application programming: HTML, CSS, JavaScript; JavaScript libraries, especially Dojo; Bootstrap and mobile-first design principles; open-source GIS server tools (e.g., GeoServer, PostGIS, Geoportal Server); security, safety and/or facilities management application domains; SQL ( MySQL/ PostgreSQL /Oracle); PHP. To apply, send current resume and cover letter explaining interest in and qualification for position as soon as possible to egisjobs@bev.vt.edu.

8. PT WAGE POSITION IN WOMEN’S CTR: GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE VICTIM ADVOCATE – 2nd  posting
The Women’s Center is searching for a part-time Gender-Based Violence Victim Advocate for a 20-hrs/wk position funded by a Department of Criminal Justice Services grant. The Advocate provides crisis intervention, counseling, advocacy and support to students, faculty, and staff impacted by gender-based violence. In addition, the Advocate assists with Women’s Center outreach and educational efforts. View full positing at https://listings.jobs.vt.edu/postings/67768. To apply,  complete online application at www.jobs.vt.edu, Posting #SW0160542.

9. PT WAGE POSITION FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS – 2nd posting
University Studies is seeking academic coaches who meet with a roster of 10-15 students at least 3-4 times per semester. Coaches will collaborate with their students to create individualized goals and educational plans for the semester, focusing on time management, use of existing campus resources, and problem solving. They will also aid students in exploring majors and introduce them to the Pathways Planner tool. Coaches support students and supplement academic advising through ongoing communication with advisors. Applicants should be graduate students in good academic standing. To apply, send a resume and cover letter to Nick Sano-Franchini via email: nicks5@vt.edu by Aug 3, 2016.

10. GRAD STUDENT VOLUNTEERS SOUGHT TO HELP WITH GRAD ORIENTATION – 1st posting
The Graduate School is looking for graduate student volunteers (graduate ambassadors) to assist with international graduate student check-in (Aug 1-19), GTA training (Aug 16), the Welcome Center and New Graduate Student Orientation in the GLC (Aug 15-19). Roles include: check-in and registration assistance, information and guidance to attendees; Welcome Center staffing; orientation crowd control; program set up, and more. If you are available and interested in assisting with any of these events, please fill out this short survey: https://survey.vt.edu/survey/entry.jsp?id=1469472286978. Training will be offered to all grad ambassadors.

11. RESEARCH PARTICIPANTS SOUGHT FOR STUDY ON INSPECTION PERFORMANCE IN MANUFACTURING – 2nd posting
The Virginia Cognitive System Engineering (VACSE) Lab is recruiting participants for a research study involving the use of eye-trackers and brain activity/EEG sensor to study inspection performance on manufacturing components. Participants will inspect manufacturing components while their eye gaze and cortical activity is recorded with commercial eye trackers and brain sensor.The study takes around 2.5 hrs of your time and you receive $10/hr in compensation. There is minimal risk involved with this study besides mild discomfort from wearing the eye-tracking glasses and brain sensor/EEG headset. (IRB #15-873) Must be 18 or older to participate. If interested, contact Wenyan Huang (540-750-9202 / whuang@vt.edu).

12. PARTICIPANTS SOUGHT FOR STUDY TO EVALUATE HEAD-WORN DISPLAY TECHNOLOGIES – 2nd  posting
Participants are needed for a study assessing the use of head-worn display technologies in industry. Must be 18-65 years old; no current or recent history (1 year) of musculoskeletal disorders; no glass wearer. This project involves two laboratory-based experiments, with participants invited to one or both.  Study 1: You will be required to navigate a simulated warehouse environment using both a paper list and “smart” glasses in several experimental conditions.  Completing the study requires two sessions: a preliminary (< 1 hr) and a data collection (~2-2.5 hrs). Study 2: You will be required to simulate an order-picking task – retrieving boxes from shelves, loading/unloading boxes onto/from a hand cart, and maneuvering a hand cart while using either a paper list or smart glasses.  Box weights will range from 10 lbs to 35 lbs.  Completing the study requires two sessions: a training session (~1-1.5 hrs) and a data collection session (~3.5-4 hrs). Compensation = $10/hr. For further information, contact 540-557-7763 at sunwook@vt.edu.

13. MALE MILITARY VETERANS SOUGHT FOR INTERVIEW ABOUT TECHNOLOGY TO ASSIST WITH COMMUNITY INTEGRATION – 2nd posting
Male military veterans aged 18-35 are recruited for a 2-hour interview to discuss requirements for a technology for veterans to use to help them integrate into their community. Interviews are audio-recorded and will take place at a location convenient for the veteran. Compensation for participation is $15/hr. For more information, contact Ali Haskins Lisle at ahaskins@vt.edu or by phone at (540)-585-1588.

14. PARTICIPANTS SOUGHT FOR STUDY ON DIET’S INFUELNCE ON MUSCLE METABOLISM  – 2nd  posting
Volunteers are sought for a study examining how diet influences muscle metabolism. Participants must be: Between ages 18-40; females must be on monophasic oral contraceptive and not pregnant; not currently taking any medications (other than above); non-smokers; without any major medical problems; willing to eat a high fat diet for 5 days. Participants will receive extensive health information and may receive up to $400 to compensate you for your time.  If you meet the above requirements and are interested in participating in this study, contact Mary Elizabeth Baugh or Elaina Marinik at the Human Integrative Physiology Laboratory at Virginia Tech. E-mail: westerndiet@gmail.com, https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_eKX222gpcgRqZLv.

1.  WEEKLY WALK-IN SERVICES IN THE GLC – updated 7/18/16

• Career Services advising: on hiatus for the summer
• Cook Counseling: F 1:00-5:00pm, Green Room
• Graduate School regular hours: 8:00am-5:00pm; summer hours of 9:00am-4:00pm 5/16 – 7/29
• Immigration advising hours: MWF 1:00-5:00pm, TTh 9:00am-12:00pm; summer hours 5/16-7/29
• Writing assistance: on hiatus for the summer

2. GLC CAFÉ
Thursday, Jul 21, 3:30-5:00pm, GLC Reading Room or West Patio (Bookstore side behind the shrubs)
The weekly GLC café is offered every Thursday when VT is open. Summer café may be on the West Patio when the weather is nice, complete with a game of cornhole or giant Jenga. Enjoy free coffee, tea and cookies and the occasional fresh lemonade or other surprises in the company of your grad student friends and colleagues. Relax, network, meet new people.

3. PAYROLL-DEDUCTION REGISTRATION OPEN FOR GRAD ASSISTANTS – 1st posting
Grad students on assistantship appointment may pay their comp and CFE fees through payroll deduction. Enrollment for this option is now open on Hokie SPA. Lear more at http://graduateschool.vt.edu/financial/assistantships#Payroll%20Deduction%20of%20Comprehensive%20and%20Capital%20Fees%20for%20Graduate%20Assistants.

4. PT WAGE POSITION IN WOMEN’S CTR: GENDER-BASED VIOLANCE VICTIM ADVOCATE – 1st posting
The Women’s Center is searching for a part-time Gender-Based Violence Victim Advocate for a 20-hrs/wk position funded by a Department of Criminal Justice Services grant. The Advocate provides crisis intervention, counseling, advocacy and support to students, faculty, and staff impacted by gender-based violence. In addition, the Advocate assists with Women’s Center outreach and educational efforts. View full positing at https://listings.jobs.vt.edu/postings/67768. To apply,  complete online application at www.jobs.vt.edu, Posting #SW0160542.

5. PT WAGE POSITION FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS – 1st posting
University Studies is seeking academic coaches who meet with a roster of 10-15 students at least 3-4 times per semester. Coaches will collaborate with there students to create individualized goals and educational plans for the semester, focusing on time management, use of existing campus resources, and problem solving. They will also aid students in exploring majors and introduce them to the Pathways Planner tool. Coaches support students and supplement academic advising through ongoing communication with advisors. Applicants should be graduate students in good academic standing. To apply, send a resume and cover letter to Nick Sano-Franchini via email: nicks5@vt.edu by Aug 3, 2016.

6. RESEARCH PARTICIPANTS SOUGHT FOR STUDY ON INSPECTION PERFORMANCE IN MANUFACTURING – 1st posting
The Virginia Cognitive System Engineering (VACSE) Lab is recruiting participants for a research study involving the use of eye-trackers and brain activity/EEG sensor to study inspection performance on manufacturing components. Participants will inspect manufacturing components while their eye gaze and cortical activity is recorded with commercial eye trackers and brain sensor. The study takes around 2.5 hrs of your time and you receive $10/hr in compensation. There is minimal risk involved with this study besides mild discomfort from wearing the eye-tracking glasses and brain sensor/EEG headset. (IRB #15-873) Must be 18 or older to participate. If interested, contact Wenyan Huang (540-750-9202 / whuang@vt.edu).

7. PARTICIPANTS SOUGHT FOR STUDY TO EVALUATE HEAD-WORN DISPLAY TECHNOLOGIES – 1st posting
Participants are needed for a study assessing the use of head-worn display technologies in industry. Must be 18-65 years old; no current or recent history (1 year) of musculoskeletal disorders; no glass wearer. This project involves two laboratory-based experiments, with participants invited to one or both.  Study 1: You will be required to navigate a simulated warehouse environment using both a paper list and “smart” glasses in several experimental conditions.  Completing the study requires two sessions: a preliminary (< 1 hr) and a data collection (~2-2.5 hrs). Study 2: You will be required to simulate an order-picking task – retrieving boxes from shelves, loading/unloading boxes onto/from a hand cart, and maneuvering a hand cart while using either a paper list or smart glasses.  Box weights will range from 10 lbs to 35 lbs.  Completing the study requires two sessions: a training session (~1-1.5 hrs) and a data collection session (~3.5-4 hrs). Compensation = $10/hr. For further information, contact 540-557-7763 at sunwook@vt.edu.

8. MALE MILITARY VETERANS SOUGHT FOR INTERVIEW ABOUT TECHNOLOGY TO ASSIST WITH COMMUNITY INTEGRATION – 1st posting
Male military veterans aged 18-35 are recruited for a 2-hour interview to discuss requirements for a technology for veterans to use to help them integrate into their community. Interviews are audio-recorded and will take place at a location convenient for the veteran. Compensation for participation is $15/hr. For more information, contact Ali Haskins Lisle at ahaskins@vt.edu or by phone at (540)-585-1588.

9. PARTICIPANTS SOUGHT FOR STUDY ON DIET’S INFUELNCE ON MUSCLE METABOLISM  -1st posting
Volunteers are sought for a study examining how diet influences muscle metabolism. Participants must be: Between ages 18-40; females must be on monophasic oral contraceptive and not pregnant; not currently taking any medications (other than above); non-smokers; without any major medical problems; willing to eat a high fat diet for 5 days. Participants will receive extensive health information and may receive up to $400 to compensate you for your time.  If you meet the above requirements and are interested in participating in this study, contact Mary Elizabeth Baugh or Elaina Marinik at the Human Integrative Physiology Laboratory at Virginia Tech. E-mail: westerndiet@gmail.com, https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_eKX222gpcgRqZLv.

10. RESEARCH PARTICIPANTS SOUGHT FOR STUDY ON MENTORING THROUGH ACADEMIC JOB SEARCH – 3rd posting
A PhD student at UC Riverside seeks participants to learn about the role your faculty advisor played in your efforts to secure a position. You may participate if you are a PhD student or postdoc who was on the job market during the 2015-2016 academic year and had a faculty advisor for the duration of your doctoral studies. Participants will be entered into a raffle for one of five $100 Amazon Gift Cards.* If interested, access the 15-20-minute online survey about your experiences at http://ucriverside.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6FlyALn6JGsPULb. Your responses will be anonymous, and the information you provide will inform research-based interventions to promote the well-being of individuals going through this experience. Feel free to forward this email to anyone who is eligible to participate. For more information contact Komi German at kgerm002@ucr.edu. 

11. PARENTS OF 6-9-YEAR-OLDS SOUGHT FOR RESEARCH STUDY – 3rd posting
Help contribute to the understanding of how kids see emotions. Parents and legal guardians complete questionnaires and children complete in-lab tasks and computer games. Flexible, after-school, weekend, and summer hours available for this one-time, two-hour session. Parents receive up to $20 and a toy for their child. Contact Lauren at 540-231-9735 or EyeGazeEmotions@gmail.com if interested or would like more information.

Upcoming events:

GSA SUMMER BEER AND WINE SOCIAL
Friday, Jul 29, 5:00-9:00pm, University Club
The GSA invites you to its summer beer and wine social, which will once again showcase local, national, and international beer and wine, while providing graduate students the opportunity to network among researchers and colleagues. Bring proper identification for those 21+ who wish to drink. Want to gain free admission? Volunteer to help with the event! If you are interested in volunteering or have any question, contact Kisha Gresham at kiwi@vt.edu.

1.  WEEKLY WALK-IN SERVICES IN THE GLC – updated 7/5/16

• Career Services advising: on hiatus for the summer
• Cook Counseling: F 1:00-5:00pm, Green Room
• Graduate School regular hours: 8:00am-5:00pm; summer hours of 9:00am-4:00pm to begin 5/16/16
• Immigration advising hours: MWF 1:00-5:00pm, TTh 9:00am-12:00pm; summer hours begin 5/16/16
• Writing assistance: on hiatus for the summer

2. GLC CARES
Monday, Jul 11, 8:00am-5:00pm, GLC Kiosk across from Welcome Center
Employees of the Graduate Life Center offer a caring space for students and staff to come together and participate in a positive activity in the wake of tragedies and difficult local, national, and global events. Please stop by the kiosk to write a note of hope to the communities affected by the recent shootings across the country. Supplies and snacks are provided. Contact Dannette Gomez Beane at dannette@vt.edu with questions.

3. GLC CAFÉ – FRENCH EDITION?
Thursday, Jul 14, 3:30-5:00pm, GLC Reading Room or West Patio (Bookstore side behind the shrubs)
The weekly GLC café is offered every Thursday when VT is open. Summer café may be on the West Patio when the weather is nice, complete with a game of cornhole or giant Jenga. Enjoy free coffee, tea and cookies and the occasional fresh lemonade or other surprises in the company of your grad student friends and colleagues. Relax, network, meet new people. This Thursday is Bastille Day – maybe we will have something French-inspired. Macaroons? Baguettes?  Croissant sandwiches?

4. TWO-FACTOR AUTHENTICATION ENROLLMENT REQUIRED – 2nd posting
Starting Jul 4, 2016, many VT web-based systems will require 2-factor authentication for logging in. If you haven’t signed up yet, please do it now. Learn more at http://www.tech.it.vt.edu/2factor/.

5. FEDERAL DIRECT LOAN ELIGIBILITY REMINDER – 3rd posting
You must be enrolled in at least 5 credits in the fall/spring semesters to use Federal Direct Student Loans. If you enroll for less than 5 credits, Financial Aid will not be able to process your loans. Please notify the VT financial aid office of your enrollment by emailing to finaid@vt.edu if this is the case. In addition, if your enrollment will be less than 9 credits, your loan amount will be reduced accordingly.

6. RESEARCH PARTICIPANTS SOUGHT FOR STUDY ON MENTORING THROUGH ACADEMIC JOB SEARCH – 2nd posting
A PhD student at UC Riverside seeks participants to learn about the role your faculty advisor played in your efforts to secure a position. You may participate if you are a PhD student or postdoc who was on the job market during the 2015-2016 academic year and had a faculty advisor for the duration of your doctoral studies. Participants will be entered into a raffle for one of five $100 Amazon Gift Cards.* If interested, access the 15-20-minute online survey about your experiences at http://ucriverside.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6FlyALn6JGsPULb. Your responses will be anonymous, and the information you provide will inform research-based interventions to promote the well-being of individuals going through this experience. Feel free to forward this email to anyone who is eligible to participate. For more information contact Komi German at kgerm002@ucr.edu. 

7. PARENTS OF 6-9-YEAR-OLDS SOUGHT FOR RESEARCH STUDY – 2nd posting
Help contribute to the understanding of how kids see emotions. Parents and legal guardians complete questionnaires and children complete in-lab tasks and computer games. Flexible, after-school, weekend, and summer hours available for this one-time, two-hour session. Parents receive up to $20 and a toy for their child. Contact Lauren at 540-231-9735 or EyeGazeEmotions@gmail.com if interested or would like more information.

1.  WEEKLY WALK-IN SERVICES IN THE GLC – updated 7/5/16

• Career Services advising: on hiatus for the summer
• Cook Counseling: F 1:00-5:00pm, Green Room
• Graduate School regular hours: 8:00am-5:00pm; summer hours of 9:00am-4:00pm to begin 5/16/16
• Immigration advising hours: MWF 1:00-5:00pm, TTh 9:00am-12:00pm; summer hours begin 5/16/16
• Writing assistance: on hiatus for the summer

2. GLC CAFÉ
Thursday, Jul 7, 3:30-5:00pm, GLC Reading Room or West Patio (Bookstore side behind the shrubs)
The weekly GLC café is offered every Thursday when VT is open. Summer café may be on the West Patio when the weather is nice, complete with a game of cornhole or giant Jenga. Enjoy free coffee, tea and cookies and the occasional fresh lemonade or other surprises in the company of your grad student friends and colleagues. Relax, network, meet new people.

3. ICE CREAM FRIDAY
Friday, Jul 8, 2:00-2:30pm Grad School lobby
Did you scream for ice cream? Whether you did or not, ice cream will be served in the Grad School lobby or on the patio for any and every graduate student who comes by. Take a quick break, enjoy some ice cream and meet other grad students who are around this summer. Some lactose-free options will be available. Please register by Thursday 5:00pm if you are planning to attend: https://survey.vt.edu/survey/entry.jsp?id=1467741022289.

4. TWO-FACTOR AUTHENTICATION ENROLLMENT REQUIRED – 1st posting
Starting Jul 4, 2016, many VT web-based systems will require 2-factor authentication for logging in. If you haven’t signed up yet, please do it now. Learn more at http://www.tech.it.vt.edu/2factor/.

5. VT RECREATIONAL SPORTS: SMALL GROUP TRAINING- GRIT – 2nd posting
Small group training combines group exercise with personal training. The Les Mills GRIT™ Series is a 30 minute fitness program that takes cutting edge High Intensity Interval Training and combines it with powerful music and inspirational coaches. Summer Session II will run July 5- August 11 on Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:30-6:15PM in McComas Studio B. That’s 12 sessions for $100. You do NOT need to have a McComas membership to participate. Sign up today until July 12. Contact Alicia Everette ealicia7@vt.edu if you have any questions. More information and sign up at: https://www.recsports.vt.edu/content/small-group-training.

6. FEDERAL DIRECT LOAN ELIGIBILITY REMINDER – 2nd posting
You must be enrolled in at least 5 credits in the fall/spring semesters to use Federal Direct Student Loans. If you enroll for less than 5 credits, Financial Aid will not be able to process your loans. Please notify the VT financial aid office of your enrollment by emailing to finaid@vt.edu if this is the case. In addition, if your enrollment will be less than 9 credits, your loan amount will be reduced accordingly.

7. DATA SCIENCE FELLOWSHIP APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED – 3rd posting
The Data Incubator is an intensive 8-week fellowship that prepares master’s and doctoral students and postdocs in STEM + social science fields seeking industry careers as data scientists. The program is free for Fellows and supported by sponsorships from hundreds of employers across multiple industries. There will be an in-person (in NYC, DC, SF) and online section from Sep 6, 2016-Oct 28, 2016. Application Link: https://www.thedataincubator.com/fellowship.html#apply. Anyone within one year of graduating from a master’s or doctoral program or who has already obtained a master’s or PhD is welcome to apply. Applications from international students are welcome.

8. CHILD-CARE SPOTS AVAILABLE IN LITTLE HOKIE HANGOUT FOR FALL – 3rd posting
The Little Hokie Hangout child care cooperative exists as a resource to graduate student families. This fall families may enroll for more than 1 session each day, which means your children can stay longer if you need them to. Also, parents may buy out their cooperative work requirement if desired. If you want to explore options not found on the application, such as buying out a portion of your work requirement, or having a child attend 8 sessions per week, please contact Marin Riegger, child care coordinator, for assistance, childcare@vt.edu. 

9. SUMMER WAGE AND 2016-17 GA POSITION IN OFFICE OF BUDGET AND FINANCIAL PLANNING 3rd posting
The Office of Budget and Financial Planning is hiring an intern/graduate assistant with the Auxiliary budget functions of the office to assist in the budget development, monitoring, and reporting processes for the university’s budgets. Position responsibilities will provide exposure to the central financial and administrative functions of the university and offer insight into the state’s budgeting process. The ideal candidate will have an interest/focus in public budgeting, strong oral and written communication skills, strong analytical skills, experience with MS Excel, the ability to perform work of varied difficulty including the collection and analysis of complex data, and experience compiling and presenting reports. May also be involved in ad-hoc projects and other tasks. Summer hourly wage, full assistantship during academic year. To apply, submit cover letter, resume, and 3 professional references to Jean Cummins at jeanc9@vt.edu.

10. RESEARCH PARTICIPANTS SOUGHT FOR STUDY ON MENTORING THROUGH ACADEMIC JOB SEARCH – 1st posting
A PhD student at UC Riverside seeks participants to learn about the role your faculty advisor played in your efforts to secure a position. You may participate if you are a PhD student or postdoc who was on the job market during the 2015-2016 academic year and had a faculty advisor for the duration of your doctoral studies. Participants will be entered into a raffle for one of five $100 Amazon Gift Cards.* If interested, access the 15-20-minute online survey about your experiences at http://ucriverside.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6FlyALn6JGsPULb. Your responses will be anonymous, and the information you provide will inform research-based interventions to promote the well-being of individuals going through this experience. Feel free to forward this email to anyone who is eligible to participate. For more information contact Komi German at kgerm002@ucr.edu. 

12. PARENTS OF 6-9-YEAR-OLDS SOUGHT FOR RESEARCH STUDY – 1st posting
Help contribute to the understanding of how kids see emotions. Parents and legal guardians complete questionnaires and children complete in-lab tasks and computer games. Flexible, after-school, weekend, and summer hours available for this one-time, two-hour session. Parents receive up to $20 and a toy for their child. Contact Lauren at 540-231-9735 or EyeGazeEmotions@gmail.com if interested or would like more information.

13. PARTICIPANTS SOUGHT FOR RUNNING STUDY – 3rd posting
Graduate students are invited to participate in a running study conducted by the Kevin P. Granata Biomechanics Lab to investigate how the asymmetry between the left and right side of a runner’s body is affected by exhaustion from longer distances. Volunteers between ages 18-35 may participate if:  they run at least 10 miles per week; have not had an injury in the past 12 months that has kept them from running for more than 2 days, and have not had an injury within the past 2 months. Eligible subjects will run two runs: a short, two-mile run, and a long, four-mile run, spaced at least a week apart. Data collected from the study will be used to see if differences in asymmetry patterns exist in an outdoor training environment between long and short runs, and if differences in asymmetry patterns exist between males and females. Contact Mackenzie Wenrick at mackwen@vt.edu or (540) 231-4294 if you are interested in participating.

14. PARTICIPANTS SOUGHT FOR ACHILLES TAPING STUDY – 3rd posting
Graduate students are invited to participate in an Achilles taping study conducted by the Kevin P. Granata Biomechanics Lab. This study tests the effects of a specific Achilles taping technique during running and jumping tasks. Subjects will be outfitted with 3D motion capture markers in order to measure movement and loading during the tasks. Eligible subjects must be between ages 18-35, must participate in athletic activities at least 3 times per week, and have had no leg injuries in the past six months that have kept them from performing athletic activities for more than two days, and no leg injuries at all in the last two months. Testing will take place during one session in the Granata Lab and will last 60-90 minutes. Contact the Granata Lab at granata-lab-g@vt.edu or (540) 231-4294 if you are interested.

15. PARTICIPANTS SOUGHT FOR STUDY ON RECALL OF LOCATION-BASED TO-DO TASKS – 3rd  posting
Yao Wang, a PhD student in HCI invites you to participate in a study (IRB #15676) on how people remember and recall location-based to-do tasks. The study consists of two sessions: the first session takes no more than 20 minutes; the second session takes about 30 minutes. Both the sessions will be conducted in Usability Lab E at McBryde 133. The second session will be scheduled 3 days after the first session at your convenience. In the first session, you will be asked to remember a list of to-do tasks. Three days later, in the second session, you will be asked to come back and recall these tasks. If you are interested in this study, contact Yao yxw5167@vt.edu. 

1.  WEEKLY WALK-IN SERVICES IN THE GLC – updated 6/13/16

• Career Services advising: on hiatus for the summer
• Cook Counseling: ThF 1:00-5:00pm, Green Room
• Graduate School regular hours: 8:00am-5:00pm; summer hours of 9:00am-4:00pm to begin 5/16/16
• Immigration advising hours: MWF 1:00-5:00pm, TTh 9:00am-12:00pm; summer hours begin 5/16/16
• Writing assistance: on hiatus for the summer

2. ROANOKE GRADUATE STUDENT ASSEMBLY MEETING
Wednesday, Jun 29, 12:30-1:30pm, VTCRI Room 3012
Join the Roanoke Graduate Student Assembly (RGSA) for its second meeting and hear from Monique McKay, Graduate Ombudsperson, about her role and resources for graduate students. Organizational structure and nomination of chairs for RGSA will also be discussed. Lunch will be provided – please indicate your interest in attending by emailing to Libbie Sonnier-Netto at libbie78@vt.edu by Jun 27.

3. TIE-DYE, TOSTITOES, WATERMELON AND MORE!
Wednesday, Jun 29, 2:00-4:00pm, Graduate School Lawn
Third time is the charm for tie-dye and tostitos! We’ll try again this Wednesday, and add some watermelon to the festivities. Take an afternoon break, enjoy some chips and salsa and/or watermelon, create a tie-dye masterpiece, or just sit on the Grad School patio for a while and enjoy some good conversation.  Tie-dye materials will be provided, but please bring your own shirt or other garment. White cloth tends to work best for tie-dye, but light colored materials might be okay too.

4. GLC CAFÉ: SUMMER EDITION AMERICANA
Thursday, Jun 30, 3:30-5:00pm, GLC Reading Room or West Patio (Bookstore side behind the shrubs)
The weekly GLC café is offered every Thursday when VT is open. Summer café may be on the West Patio when the weather is nice, complete with a game of cornhole or giant Jenga. Enjoy free coffee, tea and cookies and the occasional fresh lemonade or other surprises in the company of your grad student friends and colleagues. Relax, network, meet new people. Prepare for July 4 with testing your knowledge of American geography and history! Would you be able to pass a citizenship test?

5. VT RECREATIONAL SPORTS: SMALL GROUP TRAINING- GRIT – 1st posting
Small group training combines group exercise with personal training. The Les Mills GRIT™ Series is a 30 minute fitness program that takes cutting edge High Intensity Interval Training and combines it with powerful music and inspirational coaches. Summer Session II will run July 5- August 11 on Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:30-6:15PM in McComas Studio B. That’s 12 sessions for $100. You do NOT need to have a McComas membership to participate. Sign up today until July 12. Contact Alicia Everette ealicia7@vt.edu if you have any questions. More information and sign up at: https://www.recsports.vt.edu/content/small-group-training.

6. FEDERAL DIRECT LOAN ELIGIBILITY REMINDER – 1st posting
You must be enrolled in at least 5 credits in the fall/spring semesters to use Federal Direct Student Loans. If you enroll for less than 5 credits, Financial Aid will not be able to process your loans. Please notify the VT financial aid office of your enrollment by emailing to finaid@vt.edu if this is the case. In addition, if your enrollment will be less than 9 credits, your loan amount will be reduced accordingly.

7. DATA SCIENCE FELLOWSHIP APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED – 2nd posting
The Data Incubator is an intensive 8-week fellowship that prepares master’s and doctoral students and postdocs in STEM + social science fields seeking industry careers as data scientists. The program is free for Fellows and supported by sponsorships from hundreds of employers across multiple industries. There will be an in-person (in NYC, DC, SF) and online section from Sep 6, 2016-Oct 28, 2016. Application Link: https://www.thedataincubator.com/fellowship.html#apply. Anyone within one year of graduating from a master’s or doctoral program or who has already obtained a master’s or PhD is welcome to apply. Applications from international students are welcome.

8. CHILD-CARE SPOTS AVAILABLE IN LITTLE HOKIE HANGOUT FOR FALL – 2nd posting
The Little Hokie Hangout child care cooperative exists as a resource to graduate student families. This fall families may enroll for more than 1 session each day, which means your children can stay longer if you need them to. Also, parents may buy out their cooperative work requirement if desired. If you want to explore options not found on the application, such as buying out a portion of your work requirement, or having a child attend 8 sessions per week, please contact Marin Riegger, child care coordinator, for assistance, childcare@vt.edu. 

9. WAGE POSITION I IN TLOS: SUPPORT ASSISTANT WITH NEXTGENLMS PROGRAM – 2nd posting
TLOS’s Next Generation LMS Program is seeking applications for part-time wage workers for summer 2016 and the 2016-17 academic year. Read full job description at https://goo.gl/oPWa7I. To apply, submit a brief cover letter, resume, and list of three references using the online application here: https://goo.gl/Bwjilx. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and will be accepted until the positions are filled. Contact Kayla at kmcnabb@vt.edu or 540-231-6821 with questions.

10. WAGE POSITION II IN TLOS: LEAD SUPPORT ASSISTANT AND WORKSHOP FACILITATOR – 2nd  posting
TLOS’s Next Generation LMS Program is seeking applications for part-time wage workers for summer 2016 and the 2016-17 academic year. Read full job description at https://goo.gl/OQZH57. To apply, submit a brief cover letter, resume, and list of three references using the online application here: https://goo.gl/Bwjilx. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and will be accepted until the position is filled. Contact Kayla at kmcnabb@vt.edu or 540-231-6821 with questions.

11. 6-M WAGE POSITION FOR ARABIC-SPEAKING US CITIZENS – 2nd posting
Discovery Analytics Center at VT Department of Computer Science is looking to fill 2 wage positions for News Analysts. The positions are restricted to Arabic-speaking US citizens; 20 hrs/wk, online, work-from-home; $20/hr. News analysts will be responsible for reading Arabic news articles from Middle East and extracting information from them. Will be trained on how to record the extracted information. Requirements: proficiency with Arabic; knowledge of and interest in world- and Middle-East politics; excellent written and spoken communication skills. Email application by Jun 30 to parang@cs.vt.edu  with a subject line: Application for Arabic News Analyst, including detailed CV; list of languages you know, along with your proficiency level; brief note (300 words max) on why are you interested in this opportunity. Complete info at: http://dac.cs.vt.edu/job-opening/6-month-wage-position-as-news-analyst/ or http://goo.gl/UzDDB4. Position only for US citizens and VT affiliates.

12. SUMMER WAGE AND 2016-17 GA POSITION IN OFFICE OF BUDGET AND FINANCIAL PLANNING 2nd  posting
The Office of Budget and Financial Planning is hiring an intern/graduate assistant with the Auxiliary budget functions of the office to assist in the budget development, monitoring, and reporting processes for the university’s budgets. Position responsibilities will provide exposure to the central financial and administrative functions of the university and offer insight into the state’s budgeting process. The ideal candidate will have an interest/focus in public budgeting, strong oral and written communication skills, strong analytical skills, experience with MS Excel, the ability to perform work of varied difficulty including the collection and analysis of complex data, and experience compiling and presenting reports. May also be involved in ad-hoc projects and other tasks. Summer hourly wage, full assistantship during academic year. To apply,  submit cover letter, resume, and 3 professional references to Jean Cummins at jeanc9@vt.edu.

13. PARTICIPANTS SOUGHT FOR RUNNING STUDY – 2nd posting
Graduate students are invited to participate in a running study conducted by the Kevin P. Granata Biomechanics Lab to investigate how the asymmetry between the left and right side of a runner’s body is affected by exhaustion from longer distances. Volunteers between ages 18-35 may  participate if:  they run at least 10 miles per week; have not had an injury in the past 12 months that has kept them from running for more than 2 days, and have not had an injury within the past 2 months. Eligible subjects will run two runs: a short, two-mile run, and a long, four-mile run, spaced at least a week apart. Data collected from the study will be used to see if differences in asymmetry patterns exist in an outdoor training environment between long and short runs, and if differences in asymmetry patterns exist between males and females. Contact Mackenzie Wenrick at mackwen@vt.edu or (540) 231-4294 if you are interested in participating.

14. PARTICIPANTS SOUGHT FOR ACHILLES TAPING STUDY – 2nd posting
Graduate students are invited to participate in an Achilles taping study conducted by the Kevin P. Granata Biomechanics Lab. This study tests the effects of a specific Achilles taping technique during running and jumping tasks. Subjects will be outfitted with 3D motion capture markers in order to measure movement and loading during the tasks. Eligible subjects must be between ages 18-35, must participate in athletic activities at least 3 times per week, and have had no leg injuries in the past six months that have kept them from performing athletic activities for more than two days, and no leg injuries at all in the last two months. Testing will take place during one session in the Granata Lab and will last 60-90 minutes. Contact the Granata Lab at granata-lab-g@vt.edu or (540) 231-4294 if you are interested.

15. PARTICIPANTS SOUGHT FOR STUDY ON RECALL OF LOCATION-BASED TO-DO TASKS – 2nd posting
Yao Wang, a PhD student in HCI invites you to participate in a study (IRB #15676) on how people remember and recall location-based to-do tasks. The study consists of two sessions: the first session takes no more than 20 minutes; the second session takes about 30 minutes. Both the sessions will be conducted in Usability Lab E at McBryde 133. The second session will be scheduled 3 days after the first session at your convenience. In the first session, you will be asked to remember a list of to-do tasks. Three days later, in the second session, you will be asked to come back and recall these tasks. If you are interested in this study, contact Yao yxw5167@vt.edu. 

UPCOMING EVENTS:

INDEPENDENCE DAY – NO CLASSES, VT CLOSED
Monday, Jul 4, all day, all campuses
The university will be closed in observance of the federal holiday.

1.  WEEKLY WALK-IN SERVICES IN THE GLC – updated 6/13/16

• Career Services advising: on hiatus for the summer
• Cook Counseling: ThF 1:00-5:00pm, Green Room
• Graduate School regular hours: 8:00am-5:00pm; summer hours of 9:00am-4:00pm to begin 5/16/16
• Immigration advising hours: MWF 1:00-5:00pm, TTh 9:00am-12:00pm; summer hours begin 5/16/16
• Writing assistance: on hiatus for the summer

2. GLC CAFÉ: SUMMER EDITION – VIRGIN MOJITO DAY!
Thursday, Jun 23, 3:30-5:00pm, GLC Reading Room or West Patio (Bookstore side behind the shrubs)
The weekly GLC café is offered every Thursday when VT is open. Summer café may be on the West Patio when the weather is nice, complete with a game of cornhole or giant Jenga. Enjoy free coffee, tea and cookies and some virgin Mojitos this week in the company of your grad student friends and colleagues. Relax, network, meet new people. The GLC baseline record for Giant Jenga is set at 38 levels. It’s up to you to set a new record!

3. TIE-DYE AND TOSTITOES – rescheduled from last week, registration requested
Friday, Jun 24, 2:00-4:00pm, Graduate School Lawn
Since the weather didn’t cooperate this past Friday, we’re going to try this event again this coming Friday. Take an afternoon break, enjoy some chips and salsa, and create a tie-dye masterpiece.  Tie-dye materials will be provided, but please bring your own shirt or other garment. White cloth tends to work best for tie-dye, but light colored materials might be okay too. Sign-up here: https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_6FIJml0jskPMuyh.

4. DATA SCIENCE FELLOWSHIP APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED – 1st posting
The Data Incubator is an intensive 8-week fellowship that prepares master’s and doctoral students and postdocs in STEM + social science fields seeking industry careers as data scientists. The program is free for Fellows and supported by sponsorships from hundreds of employers across multiple industries. There will be an in-person (in NYC, DC, SF) and online section from Sep 6, 2016-Oct 28, 2016. Application Link: https://www.thedataincubator.com/fellowship.html#apply. Anyone within one year of graduating from a master’s or doctoral program or who has already obtained a master’s or PhD is welcome to apply. Applications from international students are welcome.

5. CHILD-CARE SPOTS AVAILABLE IN LITTLE HOKIE HANGOUT FOR FALL – 1st posting
The Little Hokie Hangout child care cooperative exists as a resource to graduate student families. This fall families may enroll for more than 1 session each day, which means your children can stay longer if you need them to. Also, parents may buy out their cooperative work requirement if desired. If you want to explore options not found on the application, such as buying out a portion of your work requirement, or having a child attend 8 sessions per week, please contact Marin Riegger, child care coordinator, for assistance, childcare@vt.edu. 

6. LCI SEEKS PEER COLLABORATORS – 3rd posting
The VT Language and Culture Institute (LCI) is seeking peer collaborators to interact with Fellows from the Mandela Washington Fellowship. Fellows are ages 25-35 and the purpose of the peer collaborator is to provide each Fellow with the opportunity to get to know about the life of someone in the U.S. who is close to their age, and to share experiences. The only requirement is to commit to meet at least once to have a conversation with one or more of the Fellows. Then, you can meet again if you like, or attend one or more of the social events throughout the summer. The ideal is to meet with the partner once weekly during the 6 weeks the Fellows are here, but that doesn’t always work with schedules. Learn more about the program at https://yali.state.gov/washington-fellowship/. For more information, contact Pete Smith at pete1@vt.edu and put "Peer Collaborator" in the subject line.

7. WAGE POSITION I IN TLOS: SUPPORT ASSISTANT WITH NEXTGENLMS PROGRAM – 1st posting
TLOS’s Next Generation LMS Program is seeking applications for part-time wage workers for summer 2016 and the 2016-17 academic year. Read full job description at https://goo.gl/oPWa7I. To apply, submit a brief cover letter, resume, and list of three references using the online application here: https://goo.gl/Bwjilx. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and will be accepted until the positions are filled. Contact Kayla at kmcnabb@vt.edu or 540-231-6821 with questions.

8. WAGE POSITION II IN TLOS: LEAD SUPPORT ASSISTANT AND WORKSHOP FACILITATOR – 1st posting
TLOS’s Next Generation LMS Program is seeking applications for part-time wage workers for summer 2016 and the 2016-17 academic year. Read full job description at https://goo.gl/OQZH57. To apply, submit a brief cover letter, resume, and list of three references using the online application here: https://goo.gl/Bwjilx. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and will be accepted until the position is filled. Contact Kayla at kmcnabb@vt.edu or 540-231-6821 with questions.

9. 6-M WAGE POSITION FOR ARABIC-SPEAKING US CITIZENS – 1st posting
Discovery Analytics Center at VT Department of Computer Science is looking to fill 2 wage positions for News Analysts. The positions are restricted to Arabic-speaking US citizens; 20 hrs/wk, online, work-from-home; $20/hr. News analysts will be responsible for reading Arabic news articles from Middle East and extracting information from them. Will be trained on how to record the extracted information. Requirements: proficiency with Arabic; knowledge of and interest in world- and Middle-East politics; excellent written and spoken communication skills. Email application by Jun 30 to parang@cs.vt.edu  with a subject line: Application for Arabic News Analyst, including detailed CV; list of languages you know, along with your proficiency level; brief note (300 words max) on why are you interested in this opportunity. Complete info at: http://dac.cs.vt.edu/job-opening/6-month-wage-position-as-news-analyst/ or http://goo.gl/UzDDB4. Position only for US citizens and VT affiliates.

10. SUMMER WAGE AND 2016-17 GA POSITION IN OFFICE OF BUDGET AND FINANCIAL PLANNING 1st posting
The Office of Budget and Financial Planning is hiring an intern/graduate assistant with the Auxiliary budget functions of the office to assist in the budget development, monitoring, and reporting processes for the university’s budgets. Position responsibilities will provide exposure to the central financial and administrative functions of the university and offer insight into the state’s budgeting process. The ideal candidate will have an interest/focus in public budgeting, strong oral and written communication skills, strong analytical skills, experience with MS Excel, the ability to perform work of varied difficulty including the collection and analysis of complex data, and experience compiling and presenting reports. May also be involved in ad-hoc projects and other tasks. Summer hourly wage, full assistantship during academic year. To apply,  submit cover letter, resume, and 3 professional references to Jean Cummins at jeanc9@vt.edu.

11. FULL-TIME GA POSITION IN CONTROLLER’S OFFICE FOR 2016-17 – 3rd posting
The Controller’s Office is seeking a full-time (20 hrs/wk) graduate assistant to assist in Accounting Operations. The GA will concentrate on two projects and other tasks as needed: 1) Research state income tax requirements for VT employees working in other states and communicate research results to Associate Controller of Accounting Operations and Payroll Manager, and propose implementation process for paying a third party to do remittances, payroll filings, and quarterly/annual reporting for the university. 2) Convert online training for the campus community on general accounting from Scholar to Adobe Captivate. Additional information at https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2lSMLVxGF10TVpZd2play1VVDA/view?usp=sharing. To apply, submit a cover letter, resume and three references to linkousk@vt.edu, Kim Linkous, Manager of Financial Policies & Analysis, 540-231-8560. Review of applications begins in Jul.

12. PARTICIPANTS SOUGHT FOR RUNNING STUDY – 1st posting
Graduate students are invited to participate in a running study conducted by the Kevin P. Granata Biomechanics Lab to investigate how the asymmetry between the left and right side of a runner’s body is affected by exhaustion from longer distances. Volunteers between ages 18-35 may  participate if:  they run at least 10 miles per week; have not had an injury in the past 12 months that has kept them from running for more than 2 days, and have not had an injury within the past 2 months. Eligible subjects will run two runs: a short, two-mile run, and a long, four-mile run, spaced at least a week apart. Data collected from the study will be used to see if differences in asymmetry patterns exist in an outdoor training environment between long and short runs, and if differences in asymmetry patterns exist between males and females. Contact Mackenzie Wenrick at mackwen@vt.edu or (540) 231-4294 if you are interested in participating.

13. PARTICIPANTS SOUGHT FOR ACHILLES TAPING STUDY – 1st posting
Graduate students are invited to participate in an Achilles taping study conducted by the Kevin P. Granata Biomechanics Lab. This study tests the effects of a specific Achilles taping technique during running and jumping tasks. Subjects will be outfitted with 3D motion capture markers in order to measure movement and loading during the tasks. Eligible subjects must be between ages 18-35, must participate in athletic activities at least 3 times per week, and have had no leg injuries in the past six months that have kept them from performing athletic activities for more than two days, and no leg injuries at all in the last two months. Testing will take place during one session in the Granata Lab and will last 60-90 minutes. Contact the Granata Lab at granata-lab-g@vt.edu or (540) 231-4294 if you are interested.

14. PARTICIPANTS SOUGHT FOR STUDY ON RECALL OF LOCATION-BASED TO-DO TASKS – 1st posting
Yao Wang, a PhD student in HCI invites you to participate in a study (IRB #15676) on how people remember and recall location-based to-do tasks. The study consists of two sessions: the first session takes no more than 20 minutes; the second session takes about 30 minutes. Both the sessions will be conducted in Usability Lab E at McBryde 133. The second session will be scheduled 3 days after the first session at your convenience. In the first session, you will be asked to remember a list of to-do tasks. Three days later, in the second session, you will be asked to come back and recall these tasks. If you are interested in this study, contact Yao yxw5167@vt.edu. 

15. PARTICIPANTS SOUGHT FOR SURVEY ON TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION IMPLEMENTATION – 3rd posting
Graduate students are invited to complete a survey by June 25 (sooner is better) on factors contributing to the successful implementation of technology innovations. This field study data is part of a dissertation research into the conditions that facilitate the implementation of instructional innovations, like Canvas. The survey contains 49 short statements, and a short set of demographic questions at the end; it should take about 10-15 minutes to complete. Participation is voluntary and anonymous. Access the survey at https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dnwan5IA758cc7P. If you have questions or comments about this research project or the survey, contact Heidi Dickens heidi1@vt.edu or Dr. Ken Potter kpotter@vt.edu . IRB#16-004.

16. PARTICIPANTS SOUGHT FOR WEARABLE EXOSKELETON STUDY – 3rd posting
Grad students are invited to participate in a study about a wearable exoskeleton. Participants will be asked to perform simulated assembly tasks (e.g., manual drilling and wiring), both with and without the upper-extremity exoskeleton. Two experimental sessions (~3-4 hour long) are required to complete the study. Compensation: $10/hour. Requirements: male or female, age 18-55 years, no current or recent history of musculoskeletal disorders. If interested, please call or email Saad Alabdulkarim at iesaad@vt.edu (206-859-9146).

1.  WEEKLY WALK-IN SERVICES IN THE GLC – updated 5/9/16

• Career Services advising: on hiatus for the summer
• Cook Counseling: ThF 1:00-5:00pm, Green Room
• Graduate School regular hours: 8:00am-5:00pm; summer hours of 9:00am-4:00pm to begin 5/16/16
• Immigration advising hours: MWF 1:00-5:00pm, TTh 9:00am-12:00pm; summer hours begin 5/16/16
• Writing assistance: on hiatus for the summer

2. GLC CAFÉ: SUMMER EDITION — SET A NEW GLC GIANT JENGA RECORD!  Thursday, Jun 16, 3:30-5:00pm, GLC Reading Room or West Patio (Bookstore side behind the shrubs)
The weekly GLC café is offered every Thursday when VT is open. Summer café may be on the West Patio when the weather is nice, complete with a game of cornhole or giant Jenga. Enjoy free coffee, tea and cookies and the occasional fresh lemonade or other surprises in the company of your grad student friends and colleagues. Relax, network, meet new people. The GLC baseline record for Giant Jenga was set at 38 levels last week. Help break the record and come by to play some Giant Jenga!

3. TIE-DYE AND TOSTITOES – registration requested
Friday, Jun 17, 2:00-4:00pm, Graduate School Lawn
Take an afternoon break, enjoy some chips and salsa, and create a tie-dye masterpiece.  Tie-dye materials will be provided, but please bring your own shirt or other garment. White cloth tends to work best for tie-dye, but light colored materials might be okay too. Sign-up here: https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_6FIJml0jskPMuyh

4.  EVENT EVALUATION SURVEY FOR GRAD/ADVISOR SOCIAL LAST WEEK
If you attended the grad student-advisor social at the University Club last week, you are invited to to share your experience about the event. Please complete a simple online survey to let organizers know about your opinions: http://www.uclub.vt.edu/survey. Please feel free to forward the survey invitation to any guest you invited/registered for the event.

5. LCI SEEKS PEER COLLABORATORS – 2nd posting
The VT Language and Culture Institute (LCI) is seeking peer collaborators to interact with Fellows from the Mandela Washington Fellowship. Fellows are ages 25-35 and the purpose of the peer collaborator is to provide each Fellow with the opportunity to get to know about the life of someone in the U.S. who is close to their age, and to share experiences. The only requirement is to commit to meet at least once to have a conversation with one or more of the Fellows. Then, you can meet again if you like, or attend one or more of the social events throughout the summer. The ideal is to meet with the partner once weekly during the 6 weeks the Fellows are here, but that doesn’t always work with schedules. Learn more about the program at https://yali.state.gov/washington-fellowship/. For more information, contact Pete Smith at pete1@vt.edu and put "Peer Collaborator" in the subject line.

6. WTS CALL FOR ABSTRACTS – 3rd posting
The Women’s Transportation Seminar (WTS) Virginia Tech Student Chapter is currently organizing an event as part of the 5th International Symposium on Naturalistic Driving Research in conjunction with the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI). WTS is currently seeking student abstracts for poster presentations for the event to be held Aug 31-Sep 1. WTS promotes an inclusive environment and welcome both male and female students to submit abstracts by Jun 17. Details can be found here: http://bit.ly/1Vef1w7. For more information contact Tara Reel at treel@vtti.vt.edu.

7. LOCAL HOSTS SOUGHT FOR SAUDI COLLEGE STUDENTS FOR JUL 29-31 – 3rd posting
Graduate students are invited to apply to host Saudi college students who will visit Virginia Tech for a week of programs related to community engagement and social entrepreneurship.  Students spend 1 week in DC, 1 week on campus, and 1 week back in DC before returning home to Saudi Arabia.  Hosts are only sought for the weekend of July 29-31, the rest of the week the Saudi students will stay on campus. Students, individuals, couples, and families (traditional and non-traditional) welcome to apply! Read more about hosting these students at http://www.engage.vt.edu/host-international-students/.

8. GA OPENING IN APEX SYSTEMS CTR FOR INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP – 2nd posting
The Apex Systems Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship is seeking applications for a graduate assistant for 2016-17 academic year. The GA maintains, monitors, and assists with programming for the Innovate Living Learning Community (LLC). The Living-Learning Communities range from first-year experiences and academic disciplines to 2nd, 3rd and 4th-year experience. Report directly to the Director of Innovate, while maintaining a strong working relationship with the Residence Life Coordinator of the residence hall assigned. Some of the duties include but are not limited to assisting in program development and management of residence hall, and with faculty/staff advisers in teaching sections. To apply, send cover letter, resume, and letters of reference to Holly McClung by mail or email by Jun 15; Pamplin College of Business, Pamplin Hall (0209), 880 West Campus Drive, Blacksburg, VA 24061; hmcclung@vt.edu; 540-231-1328.

9. GRA OPENING IN APEX SYSTEMS CTR FOR INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP – 2nd  posting
The Apex Systems Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship is seeking applications for a Graduate Assistant for 2016-17 academic year. The GA position assists the Academic Director with a variety of aspects related to research, teaching, mentoring, and grading. To apply, send cover letter, resume, and letters of reference to Holly McClung by mail or email by Jun 15. Pamplin College of Business, Pamplin Hall (0209), 880 West Campus Drive, Blacksburg, VA 24061; hmcclung@vt.edu; 540-231-1328.

10. GA OPENING IN APEX SYSTEMS CTR FOR INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP – 2nd posting
The Apex Systems Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship is seeking applications for GAs for 2016-17 academic year. The GA position assists the Executive Director and Program Coordinator with programming, marketing, photography, videography, and more. To apply, send cover letter, resume, and letters of reference to Holly McClung by mail or email by Jun 15. Pamplin College of Business, Pamplin Hall (0209), 880 West Campus Drive, Blacksburg, VA 24061; hmcclung@vt.edu; 540-231-1328.

11. FULL-TIME GA OPENING IN STUDENT SUCCESS CENTER (SSC) FOR 2016-17 – 2nd posting
The Student Success Center is hiring full-time (20 hrs/wk) graduate assistant for the 2016-17 academic year, reporting to the Associate Director of SSC. The GA will be responsible for assisting with the development, implementation and assessment of the Peer Academic Coaching Program and the Seminar Series on Academic Success and will co-teach and then teach UNIV 1004: College Success Strategies and work individually with students on academic skills and habits. Preference will be given to students pursuing a PhD or Master’s degree in education, counseling or a related field, but others with related experiences will be considered. For a full position description and application instructions visit https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_N5IHTf9vl9WkZObnZoTXhHTjQ/view?usp=sharing. Direct  questions to Dana McGuire at dana.mcguire@vt.edu or 540-231-5499.

12. FULL-TIME GA POSITION IN CONTROLLER’S OFFICE FOR 2016-17 – 2nd posting
The Controller’s Office is seeking a full-time (20 hrs/wk) graduate assistant to assist in Accounting Operations. The GA will concentrate on two projects and other tasks as needed: 1) Research state income tax requirements for VT employees working in other states and communicate research results to Associate Controller of Accounting Operations and Payroll Manager, and propose implementation process for paying a third party to do remittances, payroll filings, and quarterly/annual reporting for the university. 2) Convert online training for the campus community on general accounting from Scholar to Adobe Captivate. Additional information at https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2lSMLVxGF10TVpZd2play1VVDA/view?usp=sharing. To apply, submit a cover letter, resume and three references to linkousk@vt.edu, Kim Linkous, Manager of Financial Policies & Analysis, 540-231-8560. Review of applications begins in Jul.

13. PARTICIPANTS SOUGHT FOR SURVEY ON TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION IMPLEMENTATION – 2nd  posting
Graduate students are invited to complete a survey by June 25 (sooner is better) on factors contributing to the successful implementation of technology innovations. This field study data is part of a dissertation research into the conditions that facilitate the implementation of instructional innovations, like Canvas. The survey contains 49 short statements, and a short set of demographic questions at the end; it should take about 10-15 minutes to complete. Participation is voluntary and anonymous. Access the survey at https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dnwan5IA758cc7P. If you have questions or comments about this research project or the survey, contact Heidi Dickens heidi1@vt.edu or Dr. Ken Potter kpotter@vt.edu . IRB#16-004.

14. PARTICIPANTS SOUGHT FOR WEARABLE EXOSKELETON STUDY – 2nd posting
Grad students are invited to participate in a study about a wearable exoskeleton. Participants will be asked to perform simulated assembly tasks (e.g., manual drilling and wiring), both with and without the upper-extremity exoskeleton. Two experimental sessions (~3-4 hour long) are required to complete the study. Compensation: $10/hour. Requirements: male or female, age 18-55 years, no current or recent history of musculoskeletal disorders. If interested, please call or email Saad Alabdulkarim at iesaad@vt.edu (206-859-9146).

1.  WEEKLY WALK-IN SERVICES IN THE GLC – updated 5/9/16

• Career Services advising: on hiatus for the summer
• Cook Counseling: ThF 1:00-5:00pm, Green Room
• Graduate School regular hours: 8:00am-5:00pm; summer hours of 9:00am-4:00pm to begin 5/16/16
• Immigration advising hours: MWF 1:00-5:00pm, TTh 9:00am-12:00pm; summer hours begin 5/16/16
• LISA Statistical Consulting: on hiatus for the summer
• Writing assistance: on hiatus for the summer

2. GRADUATE STUDENT-ADVISOR SUMMER SOCIAL – register by 6/6
Wednesday, Jun 8, 5:00-7:00pm, University Club
Graduate students and their advisors are invited to a social, hosted this time by the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and the University Club. Enjoy good conversation and network with colleagues over a glass of wine or beer and light refreshments. Invite your advisor, committee member or other faculty to attend! Please complete this survey to register for the event and allow organizers to arrange the right amount of refreshments: https://survey.vt.edu/survey/entry.jsp?id=1464025675410.

3. GLC CAFÉ: SUMMER EDITION
Thursday, Jun 9, 3:30-5:00pm, GLC Reading Room or West Patio (Bookstore side behind the shrubs)
The weekly GLC café is offered every Thursday when VT is open. Summer café may be on the West Patio when the weather is nice, complete with a game of cornhole or giant Jenga. Enjoy free coffee, tea and cookies and the occasional fresh lemonade or other surprises in the company of your grad student friends and colleagues. Relax, network, meet new people, join a game of corn hole or jenga.

4. LCI SEEKS PEER COLLABORATORS – 1st posting
The VT Language and Culture Institute (LCI) is seeking peer collaborators to interact with Fellows from the Mandela Washington Fellowship. Fellows are ages 25-35 and the purpose of the peer collaborator is to provide each Fellow with the opportunity to get to know about the life of someone in the U.S. who is close to their age, and to share experiences. The only requirement is to commit to meet at least once to have a conversation with one or more of the Fellows. Then, you can meet again if you like, or attend one or more of the social events throughout the summer. The ideal is to meet with the partner once weekly during the 6 weeks the Fellows are here, but that doesn’t always work with schedules. Learn more about the program at https://yali.state.gov/washington-fellowship/. For more information, contact Pete Smith at pete1@vt.edu and put "Peer Collaborator" in the subject line.

5. WTS CALL FOR ABSTRACTS – 2nd posting
The Women’s Transportation Seminar (WTS) Virginia Tech Student Chapter is currently organizing an event as part of the 5th International Symposium on Naturalistic Driving Research in conjunction with the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI). WTS is currently seeking student abstracts for poster presentations for the event to be held Aug 31-Sep 1. WTS promotes an inclusive environment and welcome both male and female students to submit abstracts by Jun 17. Details can be found here: http://bit.ly/1Vef1w7. For more information contact Tara Reel at treel@vtti.vt.edu.

6. LOCAL HOSTS SOUGHT FOR SAUDI COLLEGE STUDENTS FOR JUL 29-31 – 2nd posting
Graduate students are invited to apply to host Saudi college students who will visit Virginia Tech for a week of programs related to community engagement and social entrepreneurship.  Students spend 1 week in DC, 1 week on campus, and 1 week back in DC before returning home to Saudi Arabia.  Hosts are only sought for the weekend of July 29-31, the rest of the week the Saudi students will stay on campus. Students, individuals, couples, and families (traditional and non-traditional) welcome to apply! Read more about hosting these students at http://www.engage.vt.edu/host-international-students/.

7. 2016 SUMMER WRITING SUPPORT – 3rd posting
Doing some writing this summer? Writing Center coaches can help at every stage of the writing process. They are available between May 23-Aug 11; M-Th 2-5pm (Check the schedule– dates and times will vary!) at the Newman Library, 2nd floor (by reference desk). To make an appointment visit the Writing Center online at http://www.vt.mywconline.com/. For more information, visit http://www.lib.vt.edu/spaces/writing/index.html.

8. GRANT APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED IN CTR FOR PEACE STUDIES AND VIOLENCE PREVENTION – 3rd posting
The CPSVP will provide support for graduate students whose thesis or dissertation research applies to issues of violence, with funded activities leading to the completion of a thesis or dissertation. Recipients are required to participate in various university-sponsored research conferences and professional conferences appropriate for their field of study. Proposals must address thematic research areas related to the study and prevention of violence, with special interest in the research of the causes, consequences, treatment, management, and/or prevention of violence. Research can focus on issues of violence at the individual, family, organizational, community, institutional, or societal level. Three awards available ranging $1,000-$1,500. Proposals are welcome from students in all VT departments, centers, and programs. Funded students must be full-time graduate students in good standing, and the research/scholarship is expected to be grounded in the social sciences, humanities, or arts. Email application to amys@vt.edu by Jun 15, including cover sheet; 200-word abstract; project narrative of up to four pages; itemized budget sheet and justification; and letter of support from main academic advisor. For more information contact Dr. James Hawdon, hawdonj@vt.edu.

9. GA OPENING IN APEX SYSTEMS CTR FOR INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP – 1st posting
The Apex Systems Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship is seeking applications for a graduate assistant for 2016-17 academic year. The GA maintains, monitors, and assists with programming for the Innovate Living Learning Community (LLC). The Living-Learning Communities range from first-year experiences and academic disciplines to 2nd, 3rd and 4th-year experience. Report directly to the Director of Innovate, while maintaining a strong working relationship with the Residence Life Coordinator of the residence hall assigned. Some of the duties include but are not limited to assisting in program development and management of residence hall, and with faculty/staff advisers in teaching sections. To apply, send cover letter, resume, and letters of reference to Holly McClung by mail or email by Jun 15; Pamplin College of Business, Pamplin Hall (0209), 880 West Campus Drive, Blacksburg, VA 24061; hmcclung@vt.edu; 540-231-1328.

10. GRA OPENING IN APEX SYSTEMS CTR FOR INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP – 1st posting
The Apex Systems Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship is seeking applications for a Graduate Assistant for 2016-17 academic year. The GA position assists the Academic Director with a variety of aspects related to research, teaching, mentoring, and grading. To apply, send cover letter, resume, and letters of reference to Holly McClung by mail or email by Jun 15. Pamplin College of Business, Pamplin Hall (0209), 880 West Campus Drive, Blacksburg, VA 24061; hmcclung@vt.edu; 540-231-1328.

11. GA OPENING IN APEX SYSTEMS CTR FOR INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP – 1st posting
The Apex Systems Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship is seeking applications for GAs for 2016-17 academic year. The GA position assists the Executive Director and Program Coordinator with programming, marketing, photography, videography, and more. To apply, send cover letter, resume, and letters of reference to Holly McClung by mail or email by Jun 15. Pamplin College of Business, Pamplin Hall (0209), 880 West Campus Drive, Blacksburg, VA 24061; hmcclung@vt.edu; 540-231-1328.

12. FULL-TIME GA OPENING IN STUDENT SUCCESS CENTER (SSC) FOR 2016-17 – 1st posting
The Student Success Center is hiring full-time (20 hrs/wk) graduate assistant for the 2016-17 academic year, reporting to the Associate Director of SSC. The GA will be responsible for assisting with the development, implementation and assessment of the Peer Academic Coaching Program and the Seminar Series on Academic Success and will co-teach and then teach UNIV 1004: College Success Strategies and work individually with students on academic skills and habits. Preference will be given to students pursuing a PhD or Master’s degree in education, counseling or a related field, but others with related experiences will be considered. For a full position description and application instructions visit https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_N5IHTf9vl9WkZObnZoTXhHTjQ/view?usp=sharing. Direct  questions to Dana McGuire at dana.mcguire@vt.edu or 540-231-5499.

13. FULL-TIME GA POSITION IN CONTROLLER’S OFFICE FOR 2016-17 – 1st posting
The Controller’s Office is seeking a full-time (20 hrs/wk) graduate assistant to assist in Accounting Operations. The GA will concentrate on two projects and other tasks as needed: 1) Research state income tax requirements for VT employees working in other states and communicate research results to Associate Controller of Accounting Operations and Payroll Manager, and propose implementation process for paying a third party to do remittances, payroll filings, and quarterly/annual reporting for the university. 2) Convert online training for the campus community on general accounting from Scholar to Adobe Captivate. Additional information at https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2lSMLVxGF10TVpZd2play1VVDA/view?usp=sharing. To apply, submit a cover letter, resume and three references to linkousk@vt.edu, Kim Linkous, Manager of Financial Policies & Analysis, 540-231-8560. Review of applications begins in Jul.

14. VT CREW TEAM SEEKING HEAD COACH  – 3rd posting
The VT Crew Team is a student organization based in Blacksburg, VA that has been operating for 23 years. After great success this spring and the promise for future excellence next year, the crew is looking for coaches to expand its rapidly growing program. Rowers at VT have experience ranging from novice to 8+ years. Responsibilities: plan and execute an effective training regimen to prepare rowers for a competitive racing season; collaborate with student executives to help ensure a well-run program; work towards creating a culture of hard work and dedication among the team. Qualifications: adequate rowing or coaching experience at the collegiate, high school, or masters level; Applicable references. If interested, contact Neill Frazier at neillf5@vt.edu or 703-431-8113.

15. GTA OPENINGS IN ENGLISH DEPARTMENT – 3rd posting
The Department of English is seeking applications for GTAs for 2016-17 to teach in the First-Year Writing Program. Applicants must have completed at least 18 hours of graduate work in English or a related discipline to qualify. Appointed students must enroll in 12 hrs of graduate credit per semester, 3 of which should be practicum credits; must also participate in English department’s GTA mentoring program, which includes required activities before the semester begins. Appointed students may be required to take ENGL 5004, Composition Theory and Practice, during fall semester 2016. To apply, send electronic copies of your CV, a one-page Letter of Application, and two reference letters to Joseph Eska, chair of the Department of English, eska@vt.edu. Review of applications will begin June 24, 2016, and continue until positions are filled.

16. SUMMER WEB DEVELOPER NEEDED FOR VT ARTWORKS – 3rd posting
VTArtWorks seeks a part-time summer website developer to begin preliminary development of an innovative news and communication website for the arts. Position begins immediately and ends on July 31 for approximately 20 hrs/week. Competitive pay. Possibility of extension as a GRA in the 2016-2017 academic year. Apply at http://goo.gl/forms/QUmh4qM9fr.

17. PARTICIPANTS SOUGHT FOR SURVEY ON TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION IMPLEMENTATION – 1st posting
Graduate students are invited to complete a survey by June 25 (sooner is better) on factors contributing to the successful implementation of technology innovations. This field study data is part of a dissertation research into the conditions that facilitate the implementation of instructional innovations, like Canvas. The survey contains 49 short statements, and a short set of demographic questions at the end; it should take about 10-15 minutes to complete. Participation is voluntary and anonymous. Access the survey at https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dnwan5IA758cc7P. If you have questions or comments about this research project or the survey, contact Heidi Dickens heidi1@vt.edu or Dr. Ken Potter kpotter@vt.edu . IRB#16-004.

18. PARTICIPANTS SOUGHT FOR WEARABLE EXOSKELETON STUDY – 1st posting
Grad students are invited to participate in a study about a wearable exoskeleton. Participants will be asked to perform simulated assembly tasks (e.g., manual drilling and wiring), both with and without the upper-extremity exoskeleton. Two experimental sessions (~3-4 hour long) are required to complete the study. Compensation: $10/hour. Requirements: male or female, age 18-55 years, no current or recent history of musculoskeletal disorders. If interested, please call or email Saad Alabdulkarim at iesaad@vt.edu (206-859-9146).

19. SURVEY FOR VT TEACHERS ON WORKING WITH STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES – 3rd posting
Current and past Virginia Tech GTAs and other campus educators are sought to complete a survey to determine level of confidence in working with students with disabilities and to gauge interest and preferences for new educational materials on this topic. The survey should take no more than 10 minutes to complete, and responses will be confidential and anonymous. Access the survey here: https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_1IbXeZdTstwgFCZ. Contact Amber Turner at trebma@vt.edu with questions or concerns.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

TIE-DYE AND TOSTITOS
Friday, Jun 17, 2:00-4:00pm, Graduate School Lawn
Take an afternoon break, enjoy some chips and salsa, and create a tie-dye masterpiece.  Tie-dye materials will be provided, but please bring your own shirt or other garment. White cloth tends to work best for tie-dye, but light colored materials might be okay too. Sign-up here: https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_6FIJml0jskPMuyh