Wednesday, March 25
Graduate and Professional Student Senate (GPSS) 42nd Annual Research Symposium and Exposition
9:00am-4:00pm, GLC Multipurpose Room and Meeting Rooms, Blacksburg Campus
Join the GPSS 42nd Annual Research Symposium for a full day of graduate scholarship and cross‑disciplinary exchange in the GLC. Stroll through posters, catch rapid‑fire talks, and meet scholars pushing boundaries in labs, studios, and communities. Come curious; leave inspired. Learn more at the GPSS Research Symposium website.
No Wizard Required: Smart Strategies for the Job Search
11:00-11:30am, Zoom
Looking for work shouldn’t require sorcery—just smart strategy and the right support. In this workshop, Career and Professional Development will walk you through how to identify strong-fit opportunities, tailor your materials, expand your network, and job search with intention (and less stress!). Register here.
GLC Cafe: Good Coffee + For Good Friendship Wall
3:30-5:00pm, GLC Reading Room, Blacksburg Campus
"Because I knew you, I have been changed for good." Drop into the GLC Reading Room for conversation, coffee, and our For Good Friendship Wall. Add a gratitude note to a peer, mentor, or colleague and soak in the good vibes. Low‑pressure, high‑connection.
Bingo Night
4:00-6:00pm, AB1 5th Floor, D.C. Campus
Take a mid‑week brain break with a community bingo night. Easy fun, light snacks, and excellent company—what’s not to love? Bring friends! Register for Bingo Night
Defying Distance
5:30pm, GLC Room F and Zoom
Graduate school often means big transitions and sometimes being far away from the people who matter most. Whether you’re navigating a relationship across cities, states, or countries, this workshop will explore practical tools for maintaining connection while prioritizing your well-being. Join the Cook Counseling Center and the Office of Sexual Violence Prevention and Education (SVPE) for an interactive workshop designed specifically for graduate students either in person or on Zoom. Zoom link will be emailed, register here.
Good Writing, Good Citing: Using iThenticate
7:00-8:00pm, Zoom
Master iThenticate and strengthen your scholarly voice. We’ll cover how to submit, interpret similarity reports, and decide what to revise, exclude, or cite. Come with questions; leave with clarity. Registration required.
