Category: Uncategorized

IN THIS BULLETIN:
Meetings/Workshops/Events:
1. NEW GRADUATE STUDENT ORIENTATION
2. SPRING KICK-OFF WELCOME CONNECT LUNCH

Administrative Announcements:
3. NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR GRADUATE STUDENT AWARDS
4. OUTSTANDING MENTOR AWARD NOMINATIONS
5. CERTIFICATE OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
6. MCNAIR GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP
7. DEAN’S DIVERSITY ASSISTANTSHIP
8. GRAD 5204: CITIZEN SCHOLAR SEMINAR  (CRN 20270)
9. LITTLE HOKIES HANGOUT SEEKING APPLICANTS
10. INTERNATIONAL STUDENT EMPLOYMENT DURING BREAK
11. NEW INTERNATIONAL STUDENT IMMIGRATION CHECK-IN

Deadlines/Dates to Remember:
JAN 22: Classes begin; last day to withdraw without charges
FEB 1: Nominations for grad student awards submission due
FEB 8: Last day to submit the start-of-semester defense exception form for spring
FEB 15: Notification of college winners for Student & Mentor awards due

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IN THIS BULLETIN:

Meetings/Workshops/Events:
1. NEW GRADUATE STUDENT ORIENTATION

Administrative Announcements:
2. GTA WORKSHOP REGISTRATION REMINDER
3. INTERNATIONAL STUDENT EMPLOYMENT DURING BREAK
4. NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR GRADUATE STUDENT AWARDS
5. OUTSTANDING MENTOR AWARD NOMINATIONS
6. NEW INTERNATIONAL STUDENT IMMIGRATION CHECK-IN
7. FALL 2018 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY BULLETIN WILL BE ONLINE

Deadlines/Dates to Remember:
JAN 4: Fall 2018 ETD submission deadline

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IN THIS BULLETIN:
Meetings/Workshops/Events:
1. NCR GRADUATE STUDENT CONNECT LUNCH

Administrative Announcements:
2. NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR GRADUATE STUDENT AWARDS
3. OUTSTANDING MENTOR AWARD NOMINATIONS
4. NEW GRADUATE STUDENT ORIENTATION
5. NEW INTERNATIONAL STUDENT IMMIGRATION CHECK-IN
6. FALL 2018 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY BULLETIN WILL BE ONLINE
7. NEW REQUIREMENT FOR STUDENTS PURSUING GRAD DEGREES AT VT
8. EDWARD BOUCHET HONOR SOCIETY NOMINATION
9. DIVERSITY SCHOLAR PROGRAM

Deadlines/Dates to Remember:
NOV 30: Web course request for Summer 2019 opens
DEC 1: Last day to notify Grad School of intent to participate in commencement
DEC 5: Classes end
DEC 6: Reading day
DEC 7: PhD/EdD – all grad requirements must be met to participate in commencement
DEC 7-13: Exams
DEC 13: Master/Doctoral last day to defend to be Fall 2018 graduate
DEC 14: Graduate School Commencement ceremony

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IN THIS BULLETIN:
Meetings/Workshops/Events:
1. VETERANS/MILITARY CONNECTED LUNCH
2. AMERICAN INDIAN AND INDIGENOUS PEOPLE GRADUATE STUDENT CONNECT LUNCH
3. NCR GRADUATE STUDENT CONNECT LUNCH

Administrative Announcements:
4. NEW REQUIREMENT FOR STUDENTS PURSUING GRAD DEGREES AT VT
5. EDWARD BOUCHET HONOR SOCIETY NOMINATION
6. DIVERSITY SCHOLAR PROGRAM
7. POSTER ABSTRACT REQUEST- ADVANCING THE HUMAN CONDITION SYMPOSIUM

Deadlines/Dates to Remember:
NOV 17-25: Thanksgiving break, no classes
NOV 24: Web DROP/ADD opens for Spring 2019
NOV 30: Web course request for Summer 2019 opens
DEC 1: Last day to notify Grad School of intent to participate in commencement
DEC 5: Classes end
DEC 6: Reading day
DEC 7: PhD/EdD – all grad requirements must be met to participate in commencement
DEC 7-13: Exams
DEC 13: Master/Doctoral last day to defend to be Fall 2018 graduate
DEC 14: Graduate School Commencement ceremony

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IN THIS BULLETIN:
Meetings/Workshops/Events:
1. FIRST GENERATION GRADUATE STUDENT CONNECT LUNCH
2. AMERICAN INDIAN AND INDIGENOUS PEOPLE GRADUATE STUDENT CONNECT LUNCH –POSTPONED – WILL BE RESCHEDULED
3. LITTLE HOKIE(TM) HAND-ME-DOWN – SHOPPING DAYS

Administrative Announcements:
4. APRIL 15 RESOLUTION
5. LITTLE HOKIE(TM) HAND-ME-DOWN – DONATIONS & PAPER BAGS NEEDED
6. EDWARD BOUCHET HONOR SOCIETY NOMINATION
7. DIVERSITY SCHOLAR PROGRAM
8. POSTER ABSTRACT REQUEST- ADVANCING THE HUMAN CONDITION SYMPOSIUM

Deadlines/Dates to Remember:
NOV 9: PhD/EdD ETD submission deadline to participate in Fall commencement
NOV 17-25: Thanksgiving break, no classes
NOV 24: Web DROP/ADD opens for Spring 2019
NOV 30: Web course request for Summer 2019 opens

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IN THIS BULLETIN:
Meetings/Workshops/Events:
1. HOW TO INCLUSIVE WHILE RECRUITING AND RETAINING DIVERSE GROUPS OF STUDENTS
2. FIRST GENERATION GRADUATE STUDENT CONNECT LUNCH

Administrative Announcements:
3. iTHENTICATE RESOURCES
4. INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS
5. CONNECT CLIENT MANAGEMENT/RECRUITMENT
6. NATIONAL ACADEMIES OF SCIENCE, ENGINEERING, AND MEDICINE REPORT
7. ASSISTANCE WITH ON-LINE GRADUATE EDUCATION PROGRAMS
8. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE PROPOSAL – INPUT REQUESTED

Deadlines/Dates to Remember:
OCT 16-23: Web course request for Spring 2019
OCT 19: Fall break; no classes, University offices open
OCT 26: PhD/EdD: Last day to defend to participate in Fall commencement
NOV 9: PhD/EdD ETD submission deadline to participate in Fall commencement

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IN THIS BULLETIN:
Meetings/Workshops/Events:
1. HOW TO USE iTHENTICATE – TRAINING SESSIONS
2. HBCU CONNECT DINNER
3. HISPANIC STUDENT CONNECT LUNCH
4. FALL GRADUATE PROGRAM DIRECTORS MEETING – PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS

Administrative Announcements:
5. COMMUNICATING ETHICS REQUIREMENTS TO YOUR STUDENTS

Deadlines/Dates to Remember:
OCT 11: Graduate Directors’ Meeting
OCT 16-23: Web course request for Spring 2019
OCT 19: Fall break; no classes, University offices open
OCT 26: PhD/EdD: Last day to defend to participate in Fall commencement

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IN THIS BULLETIN:
Meetings/Workshops/Events:
1. CREATING AFFIRMING AND INCLUSIVE GRADUATE EDUCATION ENVIRONMENT – NEW DATE
2. LGBTQ+ CONNECT LUNCH
3. HOW TO USE iTHENTICATE – TRAINING SESSIONS
4. HBCU CONNECT DINNER
5. HISPANIC STUDENT CONNECT LUNCH
6. FALL GRADUATE PROGRAM DIRECTORS MEETING – PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS

Administrative Announcements:
7. COMMUNICATING ETHICS REQUIREMENTS TO YOUR STUDENTS
8. FACULTY PANELISTS NEEDED FOR GRADUATE HONOR SYSTEM
9. GRADUATE STUDENT AMBASSADOR LEADERSHIP (GSAL) PROGRAM SEEKS PARTICIPANTS
10. MESSAGE TO ALL COORDINATORS REGARDING EMAILS TO GRADS@VT.EDU
11. VTGRATE SEEKING NOMINATIONS FOR FACULTY SCHOLARS

Deadlines/Dates to Remember:
SEP 29: Deadline for enrolling in the Graduate Comprehensive Fee Payment Plan
OCT 1: Last day to submit application for degree form for fall for name to appear in commencement bulletin
OCT 1: Last day to drop classes

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Meetings/Workshops/Events:
1. HOW TO USE iTHENTICATE – TRAINING SESSIONS
2. CREATING AFFIRMING AND INCLUSIVE GRADUATE EDUCATION ENVIRONMENT – NEW DATE
3. LGBTQ+ CONNECT LUNCH
4. FALL GRADUATE PROGRAM DIRECTORS MEETING – PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS

Administrative Announcements:
5. FACULTY PANELISTS NEEDED FOR GRADUATE HONOR SYSTEM
6. GRADUATE STUDENT AMBASSADOR LEADERSHIP (GSAL) PROGRAM SEEKS PARTICIPANTS
7. MESSAGE TO ALL COORDINATORS REGARDING EMAILS TO GRADS@VT.EDU
8. VTGRATE WELCOMES APPLICATIONS FOR MEMBER, ASSOCIATE, AND FELLOW
9. VTGRATE SEEKING NOMINATIONS FOR FACULTY SCHOLARS

Deadlines/Dates to Remember:
SEP 3: Labor Day: no classes – University closed
SEP 9: Last day to submit the start-of-semester defense exception form for fall

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Meetings/Workshops/Events:
1. HOLISTIC ADMISSIONS WORKSHOP
2. ANNUAL GRADUATE STUDENT DIVERSITY RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION SUMMIT
3. CREATING AFFIRMING AND INCLUSIVE GRADUATE EDUCATION ENVIRONMENT
4. HOW TO USE iTHENTICATE – TRAINING SESSIONS

Administrative Announcements:
5. GRADUATE HONOR SYSTEM RECRUITING NEW FACULTY PANELISTS
6. NEW PROCEDURES FOR NEW INTERNATIONAL STUDENT IMMIGRATION CHECK-IN
7. HEALTH AND SAFETY WORKSHOPS FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS
8. DIVERSITYEDU ONLINE COURSE NOTIFICATION
9. TOURS AVAILABLE FOR PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS VISITING BLACKSBURG CAMPUS
10. RAISING AWARENESS OF THE OMBUDSPERSON

Deadlines/Dates to Remember:
AUG 17: New graduate student orientation at GLC
AUG 20: Classes begin; last day to withdraw without charges
AUG 24: Last day to add classes and add/drop audit option
SEP 3: Labor Day: no classes – University closed
SEP 9: Last day to submit the start-of-semester defense exception form for fall

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