Past Events

Commit to working on your thesis, dissertation or other writing project for five hours in the company of fellow graduate students and help keep each other accountable and productive. The Graduate School will supply the room and food; all you have to do is write. You must commit to an achievable writing goal as part of the registration. Register Here! Spaces are limited, so registration is required. Registrations will be accepted until all slots are filled. If you miss this…

Learn how to build a professional profile, network and connect with others, utilize LinkedIn in your job search, and the resources available to you through Career and Professional Development. This workshop will be available live on Zoom. Get Linked In to LinkedIn Thursday, September 27 4:15 - 5:15 pm GLC Room C

Interested in learning why you deserve time for yourself while in Graduate School? Want to know why it is so important? Attend this workshop to learn why self-care is essential in your academic and professional success. Register Here Self-Care Wednesday, October 3 3:00 - 4:00 pm GLC Room C

Learn tips, strategies and resources that will help guide you in the job search process. This includes information on work authorization and understanding the job search process in the United States. Sponsored by Career and Professional Development. This workshop will be available live on Zoom. Job Search Tips for International Students Thursday, October 4 4:15 - 5:15 pm GLC Room F

Breakfast With The Graduate School Dean More details to be announced! October 5 9:00 - 10:00 am GLC For more information, please click here.

Graduate work tends to bring out stress and anxiety in students and at times can feel overwhelming. If you want to learn how to manage and cope with stress, come to this stress management workshop designed specifically for international students. Register Here Stress Management for International Students Friday, October 5 2:00- 3:00 pm GLC Room C

VT KnowledgeWorks Startup Chatup Join us for a lively, informal group chat about your entrepreneurial aspirations with VT KnowledgeWorks' Executive Director Jim Flowers. Startup Chatup @ Tillerman Coffee Co. is located in the VTCRC at 1341 Research Center Drive, Suite 1100, Blacksburg, VA 24060. Location: Tillerman Coffee Co. For more information and to register, please click here.

The Careers in Science fair is a collaboration between Career and Professional Development and the College of Science to provide opportunities to the many students interested in pursuing a science career. Students attending this fair will span across many majors and interdisciplinary programs. Industries represented include those hiring for full-time and internship positions in life sciences, physical sciences, formal sciences, data sciences, and health sciences. This fair is open to students in any college seeking a career in these fields.…