April 26-May 2, 2021

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Welcome to the Graduate School’s listserv for sharing events, services, administrative announcements and job opportunities for graduate students. Messages are posted on Mondays. Postings must be relevant to graduate students; include the name and contact of the requesting organization or person; not exceed 150 words; not include attachments. Submissions will be edited to fit listserv style and formatting requirements. Submit postings by 5:00pm Friday before the Monday on which the posting is to appear by emailing it to grads@vt.edu with “GLC Weekly posting” in the subject line. The GLC Weekly postings are also available at https://webapps.graduateschool.vt.edu/glcweekly/      

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please refer to the contact in the posting during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.      

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This Week’s Events:      

Ongoing Services – updated 2/1/21 

1. CAREER POWER HOUR – A PANEL FEATURING APIDA ALUMNI  
2. OIA CONVERSATION ON RACE: THE PROMISE AND CHALLENGE OF THE ASIAN AMERICAN EXPERIENCE
3. PODCAST INTERVIEW WITH NENGJIE JIANG
4. BUDGETING AND DEBT MANAGEMENT FOR FEDERAL STUDENT LOANS
5. ITSA PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PANEL: HIRING IN INDUSTRY
6. GLC CAFÉ 
7. COMPASSION TURNED INWARD: ANTIDOTE FOR STRESS AND ANXIETY
8. BLAMING TEACHERS: PROFESSIONALIZATION POLICIES AND THE FAILURE OF EDUCATION REFORM IN THE UNITED STATES
9. “SYSTEMS APPROACH TO DISASTER RESILIENCE” – SEMINAR BY ZAHRAA SAIYED
10. ENGINEERING DYNAMICS INTO CELL AND GENETIC MEDICINE
11. CARNATIC MUSIC CONCERT TO CELEBRATE RAM NAVAMI
12. GSA SPRING SOCIAL AT THE FARM! (LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE)

Administrative Announcements:   

13. GRADUATE STUDENTS INVITED TO JOIN LDRS 4984 COURSE – 1st posting
14. ASIAN CULTURAL ENGAGEMENT CENTER (ACEC) VIRTUAL ACHIEVEMENT CEREMONY AND CORD DISTRIBUTION– SIGN-UP NOW – 1st posting
15. PHOTO OP ON GRAD SCHOOL LAWN REGISTRATION OPEN- 2nd posting
16. GSA TRAVEL FUND PROGRAM – SPRING CYCLE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS – 2nd posting

Jobs:  
17. GRADUATE ASSISTANT POSITION IN VT TRIO PROGRAMS FOR 2021-2022 – 1st posting
18. GLC FELLOW POSITION OPENING- 1st posting
19. FULL TIME GA OPENING WITH FISCAL TRAINING TEAM – 2nd posting
20. 2021-2022 GRADUATE ASSISTANT POSITION – OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – 2nd posting
21. GA POSITION – CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING AND LEARNING – 2nd posting
22. SCHIFFERT HEALTH CENTER GRADUATE ASSISTANT POSITION STARTING AUGUST 2021 – 2nd posting

Volunteers and research participants sought:      
23. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR EXPERIMENTS IN ECONOMICS TO STUDY HUMAN BEHAVIOR STUDY – 2nd posting
24. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR AUGMENTED REALITY USER STUDY -3rd posting

Upcoming Events:    
25. VIRGINIA ASIAN ADVISORY BOARD: REAL TALK – May 3
26. FAMILY YOGA – May 5
27. FIWGSA PANDA EXPRESS FUNDRAISER FOR HUMBLE HIKES – May 6
28. DIVERSITY SCHOLARS SPOTLIGHT WEBINAR – May 7

Continue reading “April 26-May 2, 2021”

April 19-25, 2021

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Welcome to the Graduate School’s listserv for sharing events, services, administrative announcements and job opportunities for graduate students. Messages are posted on Mondays. Postings must be relevant to graduate students; include the name and contact of the requesting organization or person; not exceed 150 words; not include attachments. Submissions will be edited to fit listserv style and formatting requirements. Submit postings by 5:00pm Friday before the Monday on which the posting is to appear by emailing it to grads@vt.edu with “GLC Weekly posting” in the subject line. The GLC Weekly postings are also available at https://webapps.graduateschool.vt.edu/glcweekly/      

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please refer to the contact in the posting during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.      

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This Week’s Events:      

Ongoing Services – updated 2/1/21   

1. APIDA MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUP: WHITEWASHING AND TOKENISM
2. GRADUATE SCHOOL REVIEW OF ETDs
3. CRAFTING A STORY OF YOUR RESEARCH
4. ILLUMINATING APIDA UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT RESEARCH EXPERIENCES
5. CULTIVATING A CAREER: FROM SEEDS OF INSPIRATION TO A HARVEST OF DISCOVERY AND TRANSFORMATION
6. APIDAS IN POLITICAL LEADERSHIP
7. GLC CAFÉ 
8. SCIENCE ON TAP OF THE NRV: ASIAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER IN ACADEMIA: RESEARCH STORIES AND SUCESSES
9. PLANNING AND MOTIVATIONAL WORKSHOP
10. FINAL GRADUATE STUDENT GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEETING FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 
11. APIDA WOMEN’S PRESENCE IN THE WORKFORCE
12. EXPLORING DIVERSE POSTDOCTORAL CAREER PATHS
13. AN EVENING WITH MERIDIAN
14. VTUL SPRING GAME NIGHT 2021
15. HOKIE HICCUPS
16. RECOVERY COMMUNITY: LGBTQ+ RECOVERY MEETING
17. TURKISH COFFEE: A 500-YEAR JOURNEY

Administrative Announcements:   
18. PHOTO OP ON GRAD SCHOOL LAWN REGISTRATION OPEN- 2nd posting
19. GSA TRAVEL FUND PROGRAM – SPRING CYCLE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS – 2nd posting
20. GRADUATE RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS – 2nd posting
21. BORROW A GSA CAP AND GOWN TODAY – 2nd posting
22. FREE CLEAR FACE MASKS AVAILABLE – 3rd posting 

Jobs:  
23. FULL TIME GA OPENING WITH FISCAL TRAINING TEAM – 1st posting
24. 2021-2022 GRADUATE ASSISTANT POSITION – OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – 1st posting
25. GA POSITION – CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING AND LEARNING – 1st posting
26. SCHIFFERT HEALTH CENTER GRADUATE ASSISTANT POSITION STARTING AUGUST 2021 – 1st posting
27. GRADUATE ASSISTANT POSITION IN THE WOMEN AND GENDER IN INTERNATIONL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM- 2nd posting

Volunteers and research participants sought:      
28. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR AR RESEARCH STUDY – 1st posting
29. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR EXPERIMENTS IN ECONOMICS TO STUDY HUMAN BEHAVIOR STUDY – 1st posting
30. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR AUGMENTED REALITY USER STUDY -2nd posting
31. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A SENSORY TECHNIQUES RESEARCH STUDY – 3rd posting 
32. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR VIRTUAL REALITY IMPROVISATION STUDY – 3rd posting 
33. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR CONSUMER WEB-BASED SURVEY ON EDAMAME – 3rd posting 
34. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR EDAMAME SENSORY STUDY -3rd posting 

Upcoming Events:    
35. FAMILY YOGA – April 28
36. PODCAST INTERVIEW WITH NENGJIE JIANG – April 29
37. BUDGETING AND DEBT MANAGEMENT FOR FEDERAL STUDENT LOANS – April 29
38. COMPASSION TURNED INWARD: ANTIDOTE FOR STRESS AND ANXIETY – April 29
39. BLAMING TEACHERS: PROFESSIONALIZATION POLICIES AND THE FAILURE OF EDUCATION REFORM IN THE UNITED STATES – April 29
40. “SYSTEMS APPROACH TO DISASTER RESILIENCE” – SEMINAR BY ZAHRAA SAIYED – April 30 
41. ENGINEERING DYNAMICS INTO CELL AND GENETIC MEDICINE – April 30
42. SAVE THE DATE! GSA END OF YEAR EVENT – May 2
43. FIWGSA PANDA EXPRESS FUNDRAISER FOR HUMBLE HIKES – May 6
44. DIVERSITY SCHOLARS SPOTLIGHT WEBINAR – May 7

Continue reading “April 19-25, 2021”

April 12-18, 2021

This Week’s Events:      

Ongoing Services – updated 2/1/21   
1. REFLECTIONS ON DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION FROM THE VT COMMUNITY  
2. CRAFTING YOUR PERSONAL SCIENCE STORY
3. CHARADES: GAME TIME WITH THE GRADUATE SCHOOL
4. THE FRONTERA PROJECT – REGISTER NOW!
5. MAXIMIZING LINKEDIN
6. BEYOND ALADDIN AND MISS SAIGON: EXPLORING THE POSSIBILITIES OF ASIAN AMERICAN THEATER
7. VIRGINIA TECH GRADUATE SCHOOL CERTIFICATE INFORMATION SESSION
8. SEADRIFT SCREENING AND Q&A
9. THE LEARNING LUNCH SERIES WITH DR. BALBIR K. SINGH
10. GLC CAFÉ 
11. REDEFINITIONS: EXHIBITING ASIAN/AMERICAN/CONTEMPORARY ART
12. HOW THE TEACHINGS OF RUMI CAN CONTRIBUTE TO THE HEALING AND PERFECTION OF OUR HUMANITY
13. A VIRTUAL MINI-SYMPOSIUM: APIDAS IN HIGHER EDUCATION LEADERSHIP
14. FIWGSA’S DEI COMMITTEE MOVIE CLUB (APRIL) – FREEDOM RIDERS
15. THE AASU PRESENTS: EVENING WITH DAVID SO

Administrative Announcements:   
16. GRADUATE RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS – 1st posting
17. BORROW A GSA CAP AND GOWN TODAY – 1st posting
18. FREE CLEAR FACE MASKS AVAILABLE – 2nd posting 
19. DONNING OF THE KENTE GRADUATION CELEBRATION – 2nd posting 
20. SEXUAL ASSAULT AND VIOLENCE EDUCATION BY STUDENTS (SAVES) ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS – 2nd posting 
21. GRADUATE STUDENT BUDGET BOARD FUNDING REQUESTS NOW OPEN – 3rd posting 
22. GRAD 5124: RESEARCH SKILLS FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS – REGISTER NOW! – 3rd posting 
23. VIRTUAL SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS WORKSHOP OFFERED THIS SUMMER – 3rd posting 
24. VIRTUAL ART EXHIBIT AND PANEL: INTERFAITH, SOCIAL JUSTICE, & ARTS – 3rd posting  

Jobs:  
25. GRADUATE ASSISTANT POSITION IN THE WOMEN AND GENDER IN INTERNATIONL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM- 1st posting

Volunteers and research participants sought:      
26. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR RESEARCH ON HARD CIDER – 1st posting
27. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR AUGMENTED REALITY USER STUDY -1st posting
28. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A SENSORY TECHNIQUES RESEARCH STUDY – 2nd posting 
29. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR VIRTUAL REALITY IMPROVISATION STUDY – 2nd posting 
30. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR CONSUMER WEB-BASED SURVEY ON EDAMAME – 2nd posting 
31. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR EDAMAME SENSORY STUDY -2nd posting 
32. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR COVID COMPANIONS PROGRAM – 3rd posting 
33. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR EMOTION REGULATION AND EVALUATIONS OF LEADERS RESEARCH STUDY – 3rd posting

Upcoming Events:    
34. GRADUATE SCHOOL REVIEW OF ETDs – April 19
35. CRAFTING A STORY OF YOUR RESEARCH – April 20 and 22
36. CULTIVATING A CAREER: FROM SEEDS OF INSPIRATION TO A HARVEST OF DISCOVERY AND TRANSFORMATION – April 21
37. SCIENCE ON TAP OF THE NRV: ASIAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER IN ACADEMIA: RESEARCH STORIES AND SUCESSES – April 22
38. FINAL GRADUATE STUDENT GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEETING FOR ACADEMIC YEAR – April 22
39. EXPLORING DIVERSE POSTDOCTORAL CAREER PATHS – April 23
40. HOKIE HICCUPS – April 24
41. RECOVERY COMMUNITY: LGBTQ+ RECOVERY MEETING – April 25
42. TURKISH COFFEE: A 500-YEAR JOURNEY – April 25
43. BUDGETING AND DEBT MANAGEMETN FOR FEDERAL STUDENT LOANS – April 29
44. COMPASSION TURNED INWARD: ANTIDOTE FOR STRESS AND ANXIETY – April 29
45. “SYSTEMS APPROACH TO DISASTER RESILIENCE” – SEMINAR BY ZAHRAA SAIYED – April 30 
46. ENGINEERING DYNAMICS INTO CELL AND GENETIC MEDICINE – April 30
47. SAVE THE DATE! GSA END OF YEAR EVENT – May 2
48. FIWGSA PANDA EXPRESS FUNDRAISER FOR HUMBLE HIKES – May 6

Continue reading “April 12-18, 2021”

April 5-11, 2021

This Week’s Events:    
0. Ongoing Services – updated 2/1/21    
1. APIDA MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUP THEME:  PERFORMATIVE ACTIVISM AND BOBA LIBERALISM
2. IS BEAUTY A GUIDE TO TRUTH?
3. UNCOVERING YOUR VALUES SEMINAR 
4. GLC CAFÉ
5. INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE STUDENT JOB SEARCH STRATEGY
6. ACEC PRESENTS: NIGHTTIME GUIDED MEDITATION WITH VIVEK RAJAN

Administrative Announcements:  
7. FREE CLEAR FACE MASKS AVAILABLE – 1st posting
8. DONNING OF THE KENTE GRADUATION CELEBRATION – 1st posting
9. SEXUAL ASSAULT AND VIOLENCE EDUCATION BY STUDENTS (SAVES) ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS – 1st posting
10. GRADUATE STUDENT BUDGET BOARD FUNDING REQUESTS NOW OPEN – 2nd posting
11. GRAD 5124: RESEARCH SKILLS FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS – REGISTER NOW! – 2nd posting
12. VIRTUAL SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS WORKSHOP OFFERED THIS SUMMER – 2nd posting
13. VIRTUAL ART EXHIBIT AND PANEL: INTERFAITH, SOCIAL JUSTICE, & ARTS – 2nd posting 

Jobs:  
14. 2021-2022 GRADUATE ASSISTANT POSITION – OFFICE OF GLOBAL ENGINEERING, ENGAGEMENT, AND RESEARCH (GEER) – 2nd posting
15. GRADUATE RESIDENT FELLOW POSITION – HONORS COMMONS 2021-2022 – 3rd posting

Volunteers and research participants sought:     
16. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A SENSORY TECHNIQUES RESEARCH STUDY – 1st posting
17. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR VIRTUAL REALITY IMPROVISATION STUDY – 1st posting
18. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR CONSUMER WEB-BASED SURVEY ON EDAMAME – 1st posting
19. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR EDAMAME SENSORY STUDY -1st posting
20. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR COVID COMPANIONS PROGRAM – 2nd posting
21. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR EMOTION REGULATION AND EVALUATIONS OF LEADERS RESEARCH STUDY – 2nd posting
22. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR AUGMENTED REALITY RESEARCH STUDY – 3rd posting
23. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR ECHO LAB AR RESEARCH STUDY – 3rd posting
24. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR ON-LINE SURVEY ON DRINKING WATER BEHAVIOR – 3rd posting

Upcoming Events:   
25. MAXIMIZING LINKEDIN – April 12
26. REFLECTIONS ON DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION FROM THE VT COMMUNITY – April 12-14
27. CRAFTING YOUR PERSONAL SCIENCE STORY – April 13 and 15
28. CHARADES: GAME TIME WITH THE GRADUATE SCHOOL – April 13
29. THE FRONTERA PROJECT – REGISTER NOW! – April 13
30. VIRGINIA TECH GRADUATE SCHOOL CERTIFICATE INFORMATION SESSION – April 14
31. HOW THE TEACHINGS OF RUMI CAN CONTRIBUTE TO THE HEALING AND PERFECTION OF OUR HUMANITY – April 15
32. FIWGSA’S DEI COMMITTEE MOVIE CLUB (APRIL) – FREEDOM RIDERS – April 16
33. KITE FLYING ON THE DRILLFIELD – REGISTER NOW! – April 19
34. CRAFTING A STORY OF YOUR RESEARCH – April 20 and 22
35. OLD TO NEW: CONNECT WITH YOU!  – VIRTUAL NETWORKING EVENT – April 21
36. FINAL GRADUATE STUDENT GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEETING FOR ACADEMIC YEAR – April 22
37. “SYSTEMS APPROACH TO DISASTER RESILIENCE” – SEMINAR BY ZAHRAA SAIYED – April 30

Continue reading “April 5-11, 2021”

March 29- April 4, 2021

This Week’s Events:     
0. Ongoing Services – updated 2/1/21    
1. INTRODUCTION TO STORYTELLING FOR SCIENTISTS
2. ASIAN PACIFIC ISLANDER DESI AMERICAN (APIDA) STUDENT SUPPORT: GRADUATE SCHOOL
3. LET’S EXPERIENCE QOYA: SLOW DOWN TO FEEL
4. TEACHING 101: THE NUTS & BOLTS OF TEACHING
5. VIRTUAL INTERVIEWING
6. GLC CAFÉ
7. GOD STILL SPEAKS: SURGEON-PROPHET STUART QUARTEMONT TO SPEAK AT INTERVARSITY GCF
8. INTERSECTION OF PASSIONS: AN EVENING WITH CELLIST & SONGWRITER MEGAN CARLIER TAVANI
9. THE ASIAN AMERICAN STUDENT UNION (AASU) PRESENTS: AN EVENING WITH DANTE BASCO

Administrative Announcements:  
10. GRADUATE STUDENT BUDGET BOARD FUNDING REQUESTS NOW OPEN – 1st posting
11. GRAD 5124: RESEARCH SKILLS FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS – REGISTER NOW! – 1st posting
12. VIRTUAL SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS WORKSHOP OFFERED THIS SUMMER – 1st posting
13. VIRTUAL ART EXHIBIT AND PANEL: INTERFAITH, SOCIAL JUSTICE, & ARTS – 1st posting 
14. WOMEN’S MONTH 2021 – 3rd posting
15. FREE FINANCIAL COACHING FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS – 3rd posting
16. CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS FOR THE GLC WEEKLY APRIL-1 SPECIAL EDITION – 3rd posting
17. GRADUATE STUDENT FACILIATORS NEEDED FOR HOKIE WELLNESS INITIATIVE – 3rd posting


Jobs:  
18. 2021-2022 GRADUATE ASSISTANT POSITION – OFFICE OF GLOBAL ENGINEERING, ENGAGEMENT, AND RESEARCH (GEER) – 1st posting
19. GRADUATE RESIDENT FELLOW POSITION – HONORS COMMONS 2021-2022 – 2nd posting

Volunteers and research participants sought:     
20. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR COVID COMPANIONS PROGRAM – 1st posting
21. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR EMOTION REGULATION AND EVALUATIONS OF LEADERS RESEARCH STUDY – 1st posting
22. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR EDAMAME SENSORY STUDY -1st posting
23. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR AUGMENTED REALITY RESEARCH STUDY – 2nd posting
24. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR ECHO LAB AR RESEARCH STUDY – 2nd posting
25. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR ON-LINE SURVEY ON DRINKING WATER BEHAVIOR – 2nd posting
26. CHILDREN AGED 3-4 AND THEIR PARENTS OR PRIMARY CAREGIVERS NEEDED FOR RESEARCH STUDY – 3rd posting
27. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR REMOTE LEARNING SURVEY – 3rd posting 


Upcoming Events:   

28. APIDA MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUP THEME:  PERFORMATIVE ACTIVISM AND BOBA LIBERALISM – April 5
29. IS BEAUTY A GUIDE TO TRUTH? – April 8
30. UNCOVERING YOUR VALUES SEMINAR – April 8
31. INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE STUDENT JOB SEARCH STRATEGY – April 8
32. ACEC PRESENTS: NIGHTTIME GUIDED MEDITATION WITH VIVEK RAJAN – April 8
33. MAXIMIZING LINKEDIN – April 12
34. CRAFTING YOUR PERSONAL SCIENCE STORY – April 13 and 15
35. CHARADES: GAME TIME WITH THE GRADUATE SCHOOL – April 13
36. THE FRONTERA PROJECT – REGISTER NOW! – April 13
37. VIRGINIA TECH GRADUATE SCHOOL CERTIFICATE INFORMATION SESSION – April 14
38. KITE FLYING ON THE DRILLFIELD – REGISTER NOW! – April 19
39. CRAFTING A STORY OF YOUR RESEARCH – April 20 and 22
40. “SYSTEMS APPROACH TO DISASTER RESILIENCE” – SEMINAR BY ZAHRAA SAIYED – April 30

Continue reading “March 29- April 4, 2021”

March 22-28, 2021

This Week’s Events:     

0. Ongoing Services – updated 2/1/21    
1. 37th GRADUATE STUDENT ASSEMBLY RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM AND EXPOSITION
2. LUNCH BREAK GAMES
3. APIDA MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUP: THEME -TOKENISM AND ANTI-TOKENISM 
4. REMOVING THE MYSTERY OF THE ETD REVIEW
5. VIRTUAL WRITING SERIES – HOW TO BE A GOOD COLLABORATOR
6. VTGrATE ANNUAL TEACH-IN: “VIRTUAL LEARNING”
7. NETWORKING TIPS FOR INTROVERTS
8. LET’S EXPERIENCE QOYA: SLOW DOWN TO FEEL
9. InspirASIAN SERIES PRESENTS: ILLUMINATING APIDA GRADUATE STUDENT RESEARCH EXPERIENCES
10. MAINTAINING CONNECTIONS WHILE WE ISOLATE?
11. WOMEN’S MONTH PRESENTS: THE ACEC’S LEARNING LUNCH SERIES WITH DR. FARIDA JALAZAI
12. GSA RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM & EXPOSITION KEYNOTE AND DISCUSSION PANEL
13. OPTIONAL PRACTICAL TRAINING (OPT) WORKSHOP
14. FIWGSA CHIPOTLE FUNDRAISER FOR HUMBLE HIKES 
15. HOW TO USE ITHENTICATE TRAINING SESSION
16. SUPPORTIVE SPACE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
17. PURPOSE & LEADERSHIP FOR POSITIVE CHANGE WORKSHOP
18. GLC CAFÉ
19. EXPAND YOUR ECE CAREER
20. CONNECT! TRIVIA AND GAME NIGHT
21. SCIENCE ON TAP
22. ACEC PRESENTS: NIGHTTIME GUIDED MEDITATION WITH VIVEK RAJAN
23. UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL: PANEL DISCUSSION WITH GRAD ALUMNI IN INDUSTRY
24. “I AM FIRST” VIRTUAL PANEL DISCUSSION
25. GRAD OLYMPICS: BRAINS. BRAWN.
26. LGBTQ+ ALL RECOVERY MEETING
27. COOK ALONG CLASSES

Administrative Announcements:  
28. GRADUATE EDUCATION WEEK KAHOOT TRIVIA GAME – 1st posting   
29. GRADUATE EDUCATION WEEK ART AND PHOTO CONTEST – VOTE NOW! – 1st posting
30. WOMEN’S MONTH 2021 – 2nd posting
31. FREE FINANCIAL COACHING FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS – 2nd posting
32. CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS FOR THE GLC WEEKLY APRIL-1 SPECIAL EDITION – 2nd posting
33. GRADUATE STUDENT FACILITATORS NEEDED FOR HOKIE WELLNESS INITIATIVE – 2nd posting
34. COUNCIL OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS SEEK BOARD MEMBERS – 2nd posting
35. GRADUATE EDUCATION WEEK: MARCH 22-26 – 3rd posting
36. GSA EXECUTIVE BOARD ELECTIONS APPLICATION DEADLINE MARCH 26 – 3rd posting

Jobs:  
37. GRADUATE RESIDENT FELLOW POSITION – HONORS COMMONS 2021-2022 – 1st posting

Volunteers and research participants sought:     
38. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR AUGMENTED REALITY RESEARCH STUDY – 1st posting
39. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR ECHO LAB AR RESEARCH STUDY – 1st posting
40. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR ON-LINE SURVEY ON DRINKING WATER BEHAVIOR – 1st posting
41. CHILDREN AGED 3-4 AND THEIR PARENTS OR PRIMARY CAREGIVERS NEEDED FOR RESEARCH STUDY – 2nd posting
42. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR REMOTE LEARNING SURVEY – 2nd posting 
43. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR PEDESTRIAN SAFETY SURVEY – 3rd posting
44. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR EMOTION REGULATION AND EVALUATIONS OF LEADERS RESEARCH STUDY – 3rd posting


Upcoming Events:    
45. INTERSECTION OF PASSIONS: AN EVENING WITH CELLIST & SONGWRITER MEGAN CARLIER TAVANI
46. UNCOVERING YOUR VALUES SEMINAR – April 8

Continue reading “March 22-28, 2021”

March 15-21, 2021

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Welcome to the Graduate School’s listserv for sharing events, services, administrative announcements and job opportunities for graduate students. Messages are posted on Mondays. Postings must be relevant to graduate students; include the name and contact of the requesting organization or person; not exceed 150 words; not include attachments. Submissions will be edited to fit listserv style and formatting requirements. Submit postings by 5:00pm Friday before the Monday on which the posting is to appear by emailing it to grads@vt.edu with “GLC Weekly posting” in the subject line. The GLC Weekly postings are also available at https://webapps.graduateschool.vt.edu/glcweekly/     

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please refer to the contact in the posting during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.     

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This Week’s Events:     
0. Ongoing Services – updated 2/1/21    
1. EFFECTIVE PRESENTATIONS: BUILDING CONFIDENCE AND PERSONAL PRESENCE
2. OPTIONAL PRACTICAL TRAINING (OPT) WORKSHOP
3. FIWGSA 2021 BIOBLITZ
4. MAKING YOUR RESEARCH UNDERSTANDABLE: BRIDGING THE GAP
5. GLC CAFÉ
6. SCIENCE POLICY EDUCATION & ADVOCACY CLUB (SPEAC) AT VT GENERAL BODY MEETING
7. GRADUATE STUDENT GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEETING
8. WOMEN’S MONTH EVENT: ROUTES TO TRANSPORTATION
9. ITSA WILDCARD WORKSHOP: BELLY DANCE
10. MEMORY AND TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY SEMINAR

Administrative Announcements:     
11. WOMEN’S MONTH 2021 – 1st posting
12. FREE FINANCIAL COACHING FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS – 1st posting
13. CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS FOR THE GLC WEEKLY APRIL-1 SPECIAL EDITION – 1st posting
14. GRADUATE STUDENT FACILIATORS NEEDED FOR HOKIE WELLNESS INITIATIVE – 1st posting
15. COUNCIL OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS SEEK BOARD MEMBERS – 1st posting
16. GRADUATE EDUCATION WEEK: MARCH 22-26 – 2nd posting
17. GSA EXECUTIVE BOARD ELECTIONS APPLICATION DEADLINE MARCH 26 – 2nd posting
18. GRADUATE STUDENTS TO BE FEATURED DURING GRAD EDUCATION WEEK – 3rd posting
19. GLC INTRAMURAL SPORTS – 3rd posting

Jobs:  
none at this time

Volunteers and research participants sought:     
20. CHILDREN AGED 3-4 AND THEIR PARENTS OR PRIMARY CAREGIVERS NEEDED FOR RESEARCH STUDY – 1st posting
21. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR REMOTE LEARNING SURVEY – 1st posting 
22. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR PEDESTRIAN SAFETY SURVEY – 2nd posting
23. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR EMOTION REGULATION AND EVALUATIONS OF LEADERS RESEARCH STUDY – 2nd posting
24. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR RESEARCH STUDY ON THE EFFECT OF RISK INDICATORS AND THEIR VISUALIZATION OF OUTAGE SCHEDULES – 3rd posting
25. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR VIRTUAL REALITY RESEARCH STUDY – 3rd posting

Upcoming Events:    
26. LUNCH BREAK GAMES – March 22 and 25
27. REMOVING THE MYSTERY OF THE ETD REVIEW – March 22
28. VIRTUAL WRITING SERIES – HOW TO BE A GOOD COLLABORATOR – March 23
29. VTGrATE ANNUAL TEACH-IN: “VIRTUAL LEARNING” – March 23
30. NETWORKING TIPS FOR INTROVERTS – March 23
31. MAINTAINING CONNECTIONS WHILE WE ISOLATE? – March 24
32. GSA RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM & EXPOSITION KEYNOTE AND DISCUSSION PANEL – March 24
33. FIWGSA CHIPOTLE FUNDRAISER FOR HUMBLE HIKES – March 24
34. PURPOSE & LEADERSHIP FOR POSITIVE CHANGE WORKSHOP – March 25
35. EXPAND YOUR ECE CAREER – March 25
36. CONNECT! TRIVIA AND GAME NIGHT – March 25
37. SCIENCE ON TAP – March 25
38. UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL: PANEL DISCUSSION WITH GRAD ALUMNI IN INDUSTRY – March 26
39. GRAD OLYMPICS: BRAINS. BRAWN. – March 26 – Register now!

Continue reading “March 15-21, 2021”

March 8-14, 2021

This Week’s Events:     

0. Ongoing Services – updated 2/1/21    
1. INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY CELEBRATION
2. KIZITO MUKUNI PRESENTATION
3. THE ART OF NEGOTIATION SEMINAR
4. DIGITAL CONNECT: JOB AND INTERNSHIP SEARCHING
5. GO AND COME AGAIN: SEGREGATION, TOLERANCE, AND REFLECTION: A FOUR- GENERATION AFRICAN-AMERICAN EDUCATIONAL STRUGGLE
6. PURPOSE & LEADERSHIP FOR POSITIVE CHANGE WORKSHOP
7. GLC CAFÉ
8. RESCHEDULED: FREE AT LAST – MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. – A “DISCUSSION AND A CELEBRATION

Administrative Announcements:     
9. GRADUATE EDUCATION WEEK: MARCH 22-26 – 1st posting
10. GSA EXECUTIVE BOARD ELECTIONS APPLICATION DEADLINE MARCH 26 – 1st posting
11. FREE ONE-ON-ONE VIRTUAL NUTRITION GUIDANCE – 1st posting
12. GRADUATE STUDENTS TO BE FEATURED DURING GRAD EDUCATION WEEK – 2nd posting
13. GLC INTRAMURAL SPORTS – 2nd posting
14. COVID-19 VACCINE INFORMATION FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS – 3rd posting
15. COOK-ALONG CLASSES – REGISTER NOW – 3rd posting

Jobs:  
none at this time

Volunteers and research participants sought:     
16. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR PEDESTRIAN SAFETY SURVEY – 1st posting
17. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR EMOTION REGULATION AND EVALUATIONS OF LEADERS RESEARCH STUDY – 1st posting
18. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR RESEARCH STUDY ON THE EFFECT OF RISK INDICATORS AND THEIR VISUALIZATION OF OUTAGE SCHEDULES – 2nd posting
19. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR VIRTUAL REALITY RESEARCH STUDY – 2nd posting
20. GRAD STUDENTS NEEDED FOR FOOD, WATER AND COMMUNITIES RESEARCH STORIES – 3rd posting
21. VOLUNTEER EDITOR NEEDED FOR PODCAST – 3rd posting
22. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR PRIVATE DRINKING WATER SURVEY – 3rd posting

Upcoming Events:    
23. EFFECTIVE PRESENTATIONS: BUILDING CONFIDENCE AND PERSONAL PRESENCE – March 16 – Register now!
24. ST. PATRICK’S DAY COOKIE EVENT – March 17
25. FIWGSA 2021 BIOBLITZ – March 17-April 26 – Register now!
26. MAKING YOUR RESEARCH UNDERSTANDABLE: BRIDGING THE GAP – March 18 – Register now!
27. GRADUATE STUDENT GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEETING – March 18
28. ITSA WILDCARD WORKSHOP: BELLY DANCE – March 18
29. VTGrATE ANNUAL TEACH-IN: “VIRTUAL LEARNING” – March 23
30. NETWORKING TIPS FOR INTROVERTS – March 23
31. MAINTAINING CONNECTIONS WHILE WE ISOLATE? – March 24
32. FIWGSA CHIPOTLE FUNDRAISER FOR HUMBLE HIKES – March 24

0. Ongoing Services – updated 2/1/21     
· GRADUATE SCHOOL: In person drop-off or pick-up of documents and materials M-F 1:00-3:00pm, 120 GLC. Request one-on-one assistantship or academic advising by using our online request form to set-up  a Zoom session.   
· CAREER ADVISING: schedule virtual career advising appointment via https://career.vt.edu/job-search/Handshake.html      
· COOK COUNSELING: Drop-in Zoom hours, Tuesdays 10am-12pm and Thursdays and Fridays 3pm-5pm, Zoom links found here. To make an appointment, visit: [https://vt-%20%0b%20%20ucc.titaniumhwc.com/ScheduleGraduateFirstCookConnect]https://vt-
  ucc.titaniumhwc.com/ScheduleGraduateFirstCookConnect
· WRITING CENTER SERVICES: Schedule an appointment at https://vt.mywconline.com/       
· GRADUATE OMBUDSPERSON: contact for appointment at gradstudentombud@vt.edu, 540-231-9573      

Continue reading “March 8-14, 2021”

March 1-7, 2021

This Week’s Events:     
0. Ongoing Services – updated 2/1/21    
1. CONNECTING THE OPENS:  A PANEL DISCUSSION FOR THE FUTURE PROFESSORIATE
2. OPTIONAL PRACTICAL TRAINING (OPT) WORKSHOP
3. MOVING STEM DOCUMENTS ONLINE: SUSTAINABLE WORKFLOWS FOR ACCESSIBLE CONTENT
4. INTERFAITH COOPERATION & SOCIAL JUSTICE – REFLECT, CONNECT, ACT
5. LEARNING TO LISTEN: CONNECTING WITH AUDIENCES AND COLLABORATORS
6. 2nd LATINX SYMPOSIUM: “LATINX EDUCATION AT VIRGINIA TECH”
7. GLC CAFÉ
8. GRADUATE STUDENT GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEETING
9. GETTING STARTED WITH OPEN EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES (OER)
10. GRADUATE STUDENT GROWTH – PLANTING A BRIGHT FUTURE
11. PANEL: AGSO OUTREACH TO INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS IN AFRICA
12. ARCHITECTURE OF NORTH INDIAN TEMPLES

Administrative Announcements:     
13. GRADUATE STUDENTS TO BE FEATURED DURING GRAD EDUCATION WEEK – 1st posting
14. GLC INTRAMURAL SPORTS – 1st posting
15. COVID-19 VACCINE INFORMATION FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS – 2nd posting
16. COOK-ALONG CLASSES – REGISTER NOW – 2nd posting
17. CALL FOR POSTER PRESENTERS – 2ND LATINX SYMPOSIUM: “LATINX EDUCATION AT VIRGINIA TECH” – 2nd posting
18. COOKIES FOR A CAUSE – 2nd posting
19. GRADUATE EDUCATION WEEK PHOTO AND ART CONTEST – 3rd posting
20. GSA TRAVEL FUND WINTER CYCLE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS – 3rd posting
21. INTERDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH HONOR SOCIETY SPRING MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIONS – 3rd posting

Jobs:  
22. FULL TIME GA OPENING WITH CRANWELL INTERNATIONAL CENTER – 3rd posting

Volunteers and research participants sought:     
23. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR RESEARCH STUDY ON THE EFFECT OF RISK INDICATORS AND THEIR VISUALIZATION OF OUTAGE SCHEDULES – 1st posting
24. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR VIRTUAL REALITY RESEARCH STUDY – 1st posting
25. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR COMPUTATIONAL THINKING PRACTICE RESEARCH STUDY – 1st posting
26. GRAD STUDENTS NEEDED FOR FOOD, WATER AND COMMUNITIES RESEARCH STORIES – 2nd posting
27. VOLUNTEER EDITOR NEEDED FOR PODCAST – 2nd posting
28. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR PRIVATE DRINKING WATER SURVEY – 2nd posting
29. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR DRIVING SIMULATOR STUDY ON AUDITORY DISPLAYS AT RAIL CROSSINGS- 3rd posting

Upcoming Events:    
30. INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY CELEBRATION – March 8
31. KIZITO MUKUNI PRESENTATION – March 8
32. THE ART OF NEGOTIATION SEMINAR – March 9
33. GO AND COME AGAIN: SEGREGATION, TOLERANCE, AND REFLECTION: A FOUR-GENERATION AFRICAN-AMERICAN EDUCATIONAL STRUGGLE – March 10
34. RESCHEDULED: FREE AT LAST – MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. – A “DISCUSSION AND A CELEBRATION – March 12
35. EFFECTIVE PRESENTATIONS: BUILDING CONFIDENCE AND PERSONAL PRESENCE – March 16 – Register now!
36. ST. PATRICK’S DAY COOKIE EVENT – March 1737. MAKING YOUR RESEARCH UNDERSTANDABLE: BRIDGING THE GAP – March 18 – Register now!
38. ITSA WILDCARD WORKSHOP: BELLY DANCE – March 18

0. Ongoing Services – updated 2/1/21     
· GRADUATE SCHOOL: In person drop-off or pick-up of documents and materials M-F 1:00-3:00pm, 120 GLC. Request one-on-one assistantship or academic advising by using our online request form to set-up  a Zoom session.   
· CAREER ADVISING: schedule virtual career advising appointment via https://career.vt.edu/job-search/Handshake.html      
· COOK COUNSELING: Drop-in Zoom hours, Tuesdays 10am-12pm and Thursdays and Fridays 3pm-5pm, Zoom links found here. To make an appointment, visit: https://vt-ucc.titaniumhwc.com/ScheduleGraduateFirstCookConnect
· WRITING CENTER SERVICES: Schedule an appointment at https://vt.mywconline.com/       
· GRADUATE OMBUDSPERSON: contact for appointment at gradstudentombud@vt.edu, 540-231-9573      

Continue reading “March 1-7, 2021”

February 22-28, 2021

This Week’s Events:     

0. Ongoing Services – updated 2/1/21    

1. VIRTUAL WRITING SERIES: YOU CAN WRITE IT- BUILDING MOMENTUM
2. H-1B (WORK VISA) AND PERMANENT RESIDENCEY WORKSHOP
3. THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS AND INTERVIEWING: A GUIDE FOR BLACK/AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDENTS IN THE COVID-19 ERA
4. INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW BOARD (IRB) WRITING PROTOCOL
5. BLACK HISTORY MONTH CONNECT EVENT
6. PANEL: INTERFAITH PERSPECTIVES ON AMERICAN PRISONS
7. GLC CAFÉ
8. GENERAL BODY MEETING: SCIENCE POLICY EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY CLUB (SPEAC) AT VT
9. SCIENCE ON TAP: A NEW AGE OF CONSERVATION: HELPING WILDLIFE BY UNDERSTANDING PEOPLE

Administrative Announcements:     
10. COVID-19 VACCINE INFORMATION FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS – 1st posting
11. CALL FOR FOCUS GROUP MEMBERS WITH BOARD OF VISITORS – 1st posting
12. COOK-ALONG CLASSES – REGISTER NOW – 1st posting
13. CALL FOR POSTER PRESENTERS – 2ND LATINX SYMPOSIUM: “LATINX EDUCATION AT VIRGINIA TECH” – 1st posting
14. COOKIES FOR A CAUSE – 1st posting
15. GRADUATE EDUCATION WEEK PHOTO AND ART CONTEST – 2nd posting
16. GSA TRAVEL FUND WINTER CYCLE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS – 2nd posting
17. INTERDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH HONOR SOCIETY SPRING MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIONS – 2nd posting
18. GRADUATE STUDENT LEARNING CIRCLES – 3rd posting
19. GRADUATE STUDENT ASSEMBLY SEEKING INPUT ON COST OF LIVING – 3rd posting

Jobs:  
20. FULL TIME GA OPENING WITH CRANWELL INTERNATIONAL CENTER – 2nd posting
21. 2021-22 GA POSITION IN ASSESSMENT AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN STUDENT AFFAIRS– 3rd posting 

Volunteers and research participants sought:     
22. GRAD STUDENTS NEEDED FOR FOOD, WATER AND COMMUNITIES RESEARCH STORIES – 1st posting
23. VOLUNTEER EDITOR NEEDED FOR PODCAST – 1st posting
24. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR PRIVATE DRINKING WATER SURVEY – 1st posting
25. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR DRIVING SIMULATOR STUDY ON AUDITORY DISPLAYS AT RAIL CROSSINGS- 2nd posting
26. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED TO PROVIDE DATA FOR A STUDY ON SPENDING, $10 for 10 minutes- 3rd posting 
27. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR VIRGINIA TECH HELMET LABORATORY RESEARCH STUDY – 3rd posting

Upcoming Events:    
28. CONNECTING THE OPENS:  A PANEL DISCUSSION FOR THE FUTURE PROFESSORIATE – March 1
29. MOVING STEM DOCUMENTS ONLINE: SUSTAINABLE WORKFLOWS FOR ACCESSIBLE CONTENT – March 3
30. LEARNING TO LISTEN: CONNECTING WITH AUDIENCES AND COLLABORATORS – March 4
31. 2nd LATINX SYMPOSIUM: “LATINX EDUCATION AT VIRGINIA TECH” – March 4 and 5
32. GETTING STARTED WITH OPEN EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES (OER) – March 5
33. GRADUATE STUDENT GROWTH – PLANTING A BRIGHT FUTURE – March 5
34. THE ART OF NEGOTIATION SEMINAR – March 9
35. GO AND COME AGAIN: SEGREGATION, TOLERANCE, AND REFLECTION: A FOUR-GENERATION AFRICAN-AMERICAN EDUCATIONAL STRUGGLE – March 10
36. ITSA WILDCARD WORKSHOP: BELLY DANCE – March 18

Continue reading “February 22-28, 2021”