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August 2016
VT Event: 2016 Annual Tailgate Party
Join us at the Smith Career Center, located at the corner of Washington Street & West Campus Drive, across from McComas and Litton-Reaves, at the traffic roundabout. Free food! Games! Prizes! Meet informally with our employer sponsors and Career and Professional Development staff. Games and activities to earn prize tickets. Free pizza. It's Friday at the start of a new academic year. Thanks to our sponsors who make this event possible! Prizes and food thanks to our wonderful sponsors! They like…
Find out more »September 2016
VT Event: Dialogues with the Dean (Guac Talk @Noon – September 21, 2016)
This event will be held at the Graduate Life Center Lounge. For more information, please click here.
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VT Event: Dialogues with the Dean (Breakfast @9:00AM – October 26, 2016)
This event will be held at the Graduate Life Center C. For more information, please click here.
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VT Event: Fall Etiquette Dinner
This event will be held at the Owens Banquet Room. Registration is required. For more information, please click here.
Find out more »December 2016
VT Event: Talking Nerdy: Exploring Careers in Science Communication – December 1st, 2016
Seminar: Talking Nerdy: Exploring Careers in Science Communication December 1st, 2016; 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM, Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute, R3012, 2 Riverside Circle, Roanoke Dr. Sheyna Gifford, M.D., M.Sc., M.A. Scientist-in-Residence, St. Louis Science Center To view the event live, please click here. Sheyna Gifford, M.D., M.Sc., M.A. is a scientist, physician, science writer, and simulated astronaut for experimental long-duration space missions. She has degrees in Neuroscience, English Literature, Biotechnology, Medicine, and Science Journalism. A science journalist since…
Find out more »VT Event: Sciencing the Press: Pro Tips from a Double Agent – December 2nd, 2016
Mini-Internship: Sciencing the Press: Pro Tips from a Double Agent December 2nd, 2016; 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM, Roanoke Dr. Sheyna Gifford, M.D., M.Sc., M.A. Scientist-in-Residence, St. Louis Science Center To sign up for the mini-internship, please click here. Sheyna Gifford, M.D., M.Sc., M.A. is a scientist, physician, science writer, and simulated astronaut for experimental long-duration space missions. She has degrees in Neuroscience, English Literature, Biotechnology, Medicine, and Science Journalism. A science journalist since 1997, she has been published in…
Find out more »Non-VT Event: Networking for Your Career- Industry Careers; Job Search Skills; Networking Opportunities
Building 45, Natcher Conference Center Speaker(s): Lori Conlan, PhD, Director, Office of Postdoctoral Services This event is recommended for: Postbacs; Graduate Students; Postdocs/Fellows. This networking workshop will focus on ways to build and manage professional relationship to increase your career success. This session will focus on industry, non-profit and other career paths, but the tips and techniques will be applicable to all career paths. For more information, please click here.
Find out more »February 2017
VT Event: Writing Center Workshop- Navigating Your PhD Program Session 1
February 6 from 3:00-5:00 PM; Location: Graduate Life Center, Room B Spring 2017 Writing Center Workshop Series The goal of these this interactive writing workshop is to help you create a personal plan for graduate writing, particularly concerning comprehensive exams and dissertations. Session 1 is designed for students in the early stage of their programs. For more information, please click here.
Find out more »VT Event: Writing Center Workshop- Navigating Your PhD Program Session 2
February 13 from 3:00-5:00 PM; Location: Graduate Life Center, Room B Spring 2017 Writing Center Workshop Series The goal of these this interactive writing workshop is to help you create a personal plan for graduate writing, particularly concerning comprehensive exams and dissertations. Session 2 is designed for students in the latter stage of their programs. For more information, please click here.
Find out more »VT Event: Writing Center Workshop- Dissertation Boot Camp
February 19 from 2:00-6:00 PM; Location: Writing Center Spring 2017 Writing Center Workshop Series This workshop series will be held in three separate four-hour sessions in the Writing Center for PhD students working on their dissertations. During these meetings, PhD students will have their own quiet space to work, and graduate-level writing center coaches will be present if students want help. For more information, please click here.
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