December 16, 2020

IN THIS BULLETIN:

Did You Know?

Did you know that Virginia Tech now has a COVID-19 information hotline that is staffed seven days a week? The number is 540-231-7600.

Meetings, Workshops, & Events
1. Jigsaw Connect: Recognizing and Supporting Students in Distress

Deadlines & Dates to Remember

Policy Updates

Administrative Announcements
1. Final Reminder: GRE Waiver Information Request
2. Request for Library Recommendations

Meetings, Workshops, & Events

1. JigsawConnect: Recognizing and Supporting Students in Distress
Wednesday, January 20, 12:00pm
The Graduate School invites you to join: JigsawConnect! Jigsaw Connect is a monthly discussion series focused on recruitment and retention support for graduate programs.  Join us for our next session featuring Dr. Charmaine Troy,  Program Director for First-Generation Student Support. Register at https://virginiatech.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0qceyvqDksGtN16NVvZqn74ZMh5u6YDr1h   and feel free to invite others who may find this information useful. For more information, email jgrimes18@vt.edu.

Deadlines & Dates to Remember

Policy Updates

Administrative Announcements

1. Final Reminder: GRE Waiver Information Request
The Office of Recruitment, Diversity, and Inclusion is completing a comprehensive list of programs that are waiving the GRE for the coming application season. Please let us know by completing this brief survey https://forms.gle/g7uVG9EZNAKBKvMa9. or email your response to ORDI@vt.edu.

2. Request for Library Recommendations
The Office of Recruitment, Diversity, and Inclusion would like to receive recommendations of books related to diversity, inclusion, and/or equity. Please submit your recommendations at https://forms.gle/dVVwzjwfgTcNtZeaA. For questions, email ordi@vt.edu.