Thursday, March 26
"Those Who Don't Try, Never Look Foolish" Hokie Hiccups: Graduate School Edition
9:30-10:30am, GLC Room B, Blacksburg Campus
Hokie Hiccups was created by Hokie Wellness to normalize the struggles, rejections, mistakes that we all experience! This event aims to dismantle the idea that everyone else is navigating student life at Virginia Tech perfectly or effortlessly. The goal of this event is to humanize the process of applying to and succeeding in graduate education - come listen to graduate students’ experiences of failure in graduate school or on their path to it! Register for Hokie Hiccups here.
D.C. Region Research Showcase
11:00am-2:00pm, AB1 Boeing Auditorium, D.C. Campus
Discover what your fellow D.C. grads are building, testing, coding, and creating. This midday showcase features concise talks and informal conversations - perfect for a power lunch of ideas. Register here.
Navigating PI and Student Expectations Workshop
12:00 – 1:00 pm, 4 Riverside, 1102, Roanoke Campus
Join Dr. Bryan Hanson for an interactive workshop on aligning expectations, strengthening communication, and building productive mentoring relationships.
GAI For Good: Creating Functional and Productive GAI Graduate Course Policies
2:00-3:00pm, Zoom
Ground your course in clear, humane, and forward‑looking GAI policies. This virtual session unpacks frameworks and practical language faculty can adapt for syllabi and shared expectations—keeping innovation and academic integrity in balance.
Good Dogs Cafe + Green Elixir Mocktail Station: GLC Cafe
3:30-5:00pm, Graduate Life Center Reading Room, Blacksburg Campus
We’re giving the GLC Café a playful twist with an Emerald City‑inspired mocktail station—zesty, non‑alcoholic, and very photogenic. The Cook Counseling therapy dogs will join the fun too! Stop by for light snacks, low‑pressure conversation, and a mid‑afternoon reset that feels (and tastes) good.
Defying Gravity: Movie Night at AB1
4:00-6:30pm, AB1 Boeing Auditorium , D.C. Campus
Unwind with your D.C. grad community at AB1 for a casual film night. Bring a friend, grab a seat, and enjoy a low‑key screening to round out your Thursday. Register here.
Graduate Education Week Awards Reception
7:00pm, GLC Multipurpose Room, Blacksburg Campus
A signature tradition of GEW, this invitation‑only event celebrates graduate achievements in teaching, research, and service, alongside exceptional faculty mentorship. View the awards reception slideshow to learn about the winners (coming soon)!
