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Tuesday, March 26

Finding Your Superpowers!
10:30am-12:00pm, Graduate Life Center Room B, Blacksburg Campus

You don't hear this enough: you're amazing! This workshop will be a fantastic opportunity to focus on what's right with you – the things that don’t need to be fixed, or what you might consider your superpowers. Learn more about what your Top 5 Gallup CliftonStrengths mean individually and collectively for you and the people around you. Identify how your Strengths can and do show up in the decisions you make, in the interactions you have with others, and in other situations big and small. Plan how you can use your Strengths more intentionally for success and fulfillment both personally and professionally.  Participants must complete the Gallup CliftonStrengths Assessment before the workshop. Please register.

Becoming a Super Negotiator
11:00am-12:00pm, Zoom


This workshop, led by Career and Professional Development, identifies factors involved in career decisions and provides information on appropriate negotiating behaviors. Participants will also learn about follow-up practices for accepting or declining a job offer. Additionally, the session introduces web-based tools for determining cost of living and salary ranges. Learn  more and register here.

Don't Let Negative Self-Talk Be Your Kryptonite!
Building a Growth Mindset

3:00-4:00pm, Graduate Life Center Room C, Blacksburg, Campus

Don't let negative self-talk be your kryptonite! What do you say to yourself when you make a mistake or experience a setback? Join Hokie Wellness to learn about growth mindset and identify your beliefs around intelligence and ability while exploring concepts like receiving feedback, using supportive self-talk, and the power of effort. Please register here.

Grad Movie Night at The Lyric: Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire
 The Lyric Theatre, Blacksburg, VA
Enjoy a night at the movies, compliments of the Graduate School and The Lyric.  Pick up a free ticket in SHIP - Support Hub of Inclusive Practices (120 GLC), 9am-4pm. Tickets may be picked up starting on Monday, March 18.  One ticket per graduate student. Learn more about the movie on The Lyric's website.