Thursday, March 27
Community Scholars Showcase
12:00-1:00pm, Graduate Life Center Multipurpose Room, Blacksburg Campus
Hear from this year's cohort of Community Scholars about their projects designed to advocate for the awareness, knowledge, and skills associated with inclusion in the Graduate School and greater community. Lunch is provided; register here.
Safety and Security for the D.C. Area
1:00-2:00pm, ICAB 2100, D.C. Campus
Please join us for a briefing from Virginia Tech Police Department Captain Jeremy Guida, the newly-appointed support services police captain in the greater Washington, D.C., metro area. Guida will address safety and security topics for all members of the VT community, including cultural awareness, campus safety, Metro safety, incident reporting, and more.
Building our Capacity to Navigate Uncertainty: A Session for Post-Docs and Grad Students
1:30-3:00pm, North End Center Room 2420
Navigating uncertainty is a common experience for graduate students and post-docs, especially in the face of shifting federal funding and fluctuations in governmental priorities. These external factors can amplify a sense of vulnerability and make it challenging to stay focused on your goals. This interactive session will equip you with strategies to manage stress, strengthen your resilience and foster a supportive community as you navigate change together. Join the Virginia Tech Ombuds Offices and Postdoctoral Affairs Program to explore strategies for staying grounded and practicing compassionate listening in the face of uncertainty. We invite you to take 90 minutes from your day to see how community and creativity can support you through uncertain and stressful times. Register here.
Adventurous GLC Cafe
3:30-5:00pm, Graduate Life Center Reading Room, Blacksburg Campus
Enjoy snacks, tea, coffee and conversation with graduate students and Graduate School staff while playing exciting adventure games. Bring your own mug if you can.
How to Use iThenticate
6:00-7:00pm, Zoom
Explore how to navigate the iThenticate software, submit a document for review, and evaluate flagged passages for revision or exclusion at this session for graduate students and faculty. iThenticate is a software system that reviews the originality of documents, ensures accurate attribution to other authors and eliminates occurrences of potential plagiarism. Register here.
Graduate Education Week Awards Reception
7:00pm, GLC Multipurpose Room, Blacksburg Campus
This prestigious event honors graduate students who have distinguished themselves in teaching, research and service, and also honors outstanding faculty mentors. Invitation only.
View the awards reception slideshow to learn about the winners!
