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Virtual GLC Cafe Series: GRADUATING THIS SEMESTER?

Graduate School staff will discuss everything you need to know to graduate this semester.
 
When:      2/21/13 @ 12:30 2:00

Where: Lobby  in the Virtual Graduate Life Center (vGLC) http://virtual.glc.vt.edu

The  Virtual Graduate Life Center (vGLC), is an environment where you can create an
account and attend various events  from anywhere in the world as long as you have internet access http://virtual.glc.vt.edu/. Please take the time now to review the links below in reference to downloading the appropriate software and creating an account prior to logging into the vGLC.
 In order to use the vGLC for the first time, please follow these basic instructions below:
1.     In a web browser, go to: http://openlife01.cc.vt.edu:9500/wifi
2.     Click the CREATE ACCOUNT link at the top right of the webpage
  • Enter VT email
  • Enter name
  • Enter password
  • Select avatar type
  • Select Create
 3.     Download Imprudence Software 1.4.0-beta-2 Windows
or 1.4.0-beta-2 Mac (Intel)
 4. Open/Start Imprudence Viewer/Icon (purple hand)
  • Go to grid manager
  • Click the Add New Grid button below the Select a Grid menu box
  • In the Grid text box, type: virtual_glc 
  • In the Grid Name text box, type: Virtual GLC
  • In the Login URI text box, type: http://openlife01.cc.vt.edu:9500/
  • Select OK
Day of Event :
Login to Imprudence
Meet in the Virtual GLC Lobby, next to the Hokie Bird
Please make sure you read the instructions: 
https://scholar.vt.edu/access/content/group/openlife/doc/OL_vGLC.pdf
Questions regarding the vGLC should be directed to Marija Telbis-Forster mtelbisf@vt.edu or Jodi Cromer jodilynn@vt.edu
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Virtual GLC Cafe Series: Scheduling Your Final Defense…What are the Proper Steps

Graduate School staff will discuss the steps in scheduling  for your final defense/exam.
 
When:      2/14/13  @ 12:00 2:00

Where: Lobby  in the Virtual Graduate Life Center (vGLC) http://virtual.glc.vt.edu

The  Virtual Graduate Life Center (vGLC), is an environment where you can create an
account and attend various events  from anywhere in the world as long as you have internet access http://virtual.glc.vt.edu/. Please take the time now to review the links below in reference to downloading the appropriate software and creating an account prior to logging into the vGLC.
 In order to use the vGLC for the first time, please follow these basic instructions below:
1.     In a web browser, go to: http://openlife01.cc.vt.edu:9500/wifi
2.     Click the CREATE ACCOUNT link at the top right of the webpage
  • Enter VT email
  • Enter name
  • Enter password
  • Select avatar type
  • Select Create
 3.     Download Imprudence Software 1.4.0-beta-2 Windows
or 1.4.0-beta-2 Mac (Intel)
 4. Open/Start Imprudence Viewer/Icon (purple hand)
  • Go to grid manager
  • Click the Add New Grid button below the Select a Grid menu box
  • In the Grid text box, type: virtual_glc 
  • In the Grid Name text box, type: Virtual GLC
  • In the Login URI text box, type: http://openlife01.cc.vt.edu:9500/
  • Select OK
Day of Event :
Login to Imprudence
Meet in the Virtual GLC Lobby, next to the Hokie Bird
Please make sure you read the instructions: 
https://scholar.vt.edu/access/content/group/openlife/doc/OL_vGLC.pdf
Questions regarding the vGLC should be directed to Marija Telbis-Forster mtelbisf@vt.edu or Jodi Cromer jodilynn@vt.edu
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Nominations for Distinguished Graduate Alumni Achievement Award

Would you like to acknowledge outstanding accomplishments of an alumnus or alumna from your master’s or doctoral graduate program?  The Graduate School and the Alumni Association select the Distinguished Graduate Alumni Achievement Award recipient each year from those nominated.  We will accept one nomination per department until March 22, 2013 at 5 pm. The nomination requires submission of two letters and the nominee’s full vita. Submissions in the form of pdf files are preferred and should be emailed as an attachment to grads@vt.edu.
 
If you submitted a nomination last year, it is being considered again this year (will continue in consideration for up to three years) but you may update that nomination if desired.
 
For the full instructions see  graduateschool.vt.edu/alumni/award.html for description and link to nomination form. The award winner will be invited to be acknowledged at the Spring Commencement ceremony.  His or her lodging at the Inn will be paid by the Graduate School.  

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Dean Diversity and McNair Assistantship Nominations Open

Dean’s Diversity Assistantships

Dean’s Diversity Assistantships are funding opportunities targeted at recruiting underrepresented students. Departments are asked to nominate prospective students for these funds.

Students are paid the regular departmental assistantship rate and in-state tuition; the out-of-state fee is waived. Students are responsible for paying their comprehensive fees.

Master’s and doctoral level students are eligible for this award. The number of awards varies from year to year.

A maximum of three nominations per department. Preference is given to students who are not at Virginia Tech as undergraduates.

To be eligible, students must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents entering their first year of graduate study.

NOMINATIONS must be made from a faculty member and are due by March 1, 2013. Your PID and password are required to access the nomination form.

For more information, please contact Dannette Gomez Beane at 540/231-6529.

 

McNair Assistantship

This assistantship is for one year with departmental matching required for the second year. It is restricted to students who were Ronald E. McNair Scholars as undergraduates. Students are paid the regular departmental assistantship rate and in-state tuition. The out-of-state fee is waived. Students are responsible for paying their comprehensive fees. Master’s and doctoral level students are eligible for this award. One award will be made.

Each spring, the Graduate School Recruiting Office calls for nominations for the McNair Assistantship. To be eligible, students must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents entering their first year of graduate study.

NOMINATIONS must be made by a faculty or staff member and are due by March 1, 2013. For more information, please contact Dannette Gomez Beane at 540/231-6529.

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Virtual GLC Café Series: Defending Student Status and Final Exam Submission via ESS

Graduate School staff will discuss Defending Student Student Status and Submission of the Final Examination via the Electronic Signature System and the time line of the submission process.
 
When:      2/6/13 @ 2:00 PM
Where: Lobby  in the Virtual Graduate Life Center (vGLC) http://virtual.glc.vt.edu
The  Virtual Graduate Life Center (vGLC), is an environment where you can create an
account and attend various events  from anywhere in the world as long as you have internet access http://virtual.glc.vt.edu/. Please take the time now to review the links below in reference to downloading the appropriate software and creating an account prior to logging into the vGLC.
 In order to use the vGLC for the first time, please follow these basic instructions below:
1.     In a web browser, go to: http://openlife01.cc.vt.edu:9500/wifi
2.     Click the CREATE ACCOUNT link at the top right of the webpage
  • Enter VT email
  • Enter name
  • Enter password
  • Select avatar type
  • Select Create
 3.     Download Imprudence Software 1.4.0-beta-2 Windows
or 1.4.0-beta-2 Mac (Intel)
 4. Open/Start Imprudence Viewer/Icon (purple hand)
  • Go to grid manager
  • Click the Add New Grid button below the Select a Grid menu box
  • In the Grid text box, type: virtual_glc 
  • In the Grid Name text box, type: Virtual GLC
  • In the Login URI text box, type: http://openlife01.cc.vt.edu:9500/
  • Select OK
Day of Event :
Login to Imprudence
Meet in the Virtual GLC Lobby, next to the Hokie Bird
Please make sure you read the instructions: 
https://scholar.vt.edu/access/content/group/openlife/doc/OL_vGLC.pdf
Questions regarding the vGLC should be directed to Marija Telbis-Forster mtelbisf@vt.edu or Jodi Cromer jodilynn@vt.edu
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Graduate Program Faculty

All VT tenure-track and tenured faculty are eligible to chair and serve on graduate student advisory committees.

For details on other eligible advisory committee members, see:
http://graduateschool.vt.edu/academics/procedural_guidelines/advisory_faculty/index.html

To search the roster of approved advisory committee members, go to:
https://secure.graduateschool.vt.edu/apf.html

To register a person on the approved list of Graduate Program Faculty and Advisory Committee Members, submit the form found at:
http://graduateschool.vt.edu/forms/academics/Grad_Progr_Fac_Addl_Members.doc

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Call for Nominations for Graduate Student Awards

The Graduate School would like to encourage nominations for the following student awards: 

•   Outstanding Dissertation– two awards, one in math/science/engineering and one in social sciences/business/humanities, $1000

•   Graduate Student Teaching Excellence- $1000

•   Graduate Student Service Excellence– $1000

•   Graduate Man and Woman of the Year– $500

•   Outstanding Interdisciplinary Program Student– $500

•   Outstanding Graduate Student– one master’s and one doctoral student per      college, $500

 All winners will be recognized during the Graduate Education Week banquet on March 28 as well as receive a plaque/certificate and monetary award. More information about criteria, forms, and process for nomination can be found on our web page at:
 
 

The deadline for the first four awards listed above is February 1, 2013 at 5 pm while the last two are due by February 15 at 5 pm.

Contact Associate Dean, Janet Rankin, with questions: jrankin@vt.edu.

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THE VIRTUAL GLC CAFÉ-Weekly Online Chats with Graduate School Staff

THE VIRTUAL GLC CAFÉ-Weekly Online Chats with Graduate School Staff

Wednesdays, starting Nov 28, 2:00-3:00 pm, Lobby of vGLC Join the Graduate School Staff weekly for online chats in the Virtual Graduate Life Center (vGLC).

This week’s topic: End of Semester/Graduation Checklist

The Virtual Graduate Life Center (vGLC) extends VT’s graduate-education community from campus to computer.  Using avatars they have created, visitors to the vGLC can currently visit with Graduate-School staff about general academic questions; find Grad-School forms and policy information; consult with the Graduate Student Ombudsperson; attend virtual seminars and workshops; socialize with other vGLC visitors; and explore the vGLC space, which mirrors the real-world Graduate Life Center on the Blacksburg campus.

Create Avatar: http:virtual.glc.vt.edu

Software: http://openlife01.cc.vt.edu:9500/wifi/ Select Imprudence Viewer download for Windows 1.4.0-beta-2   or  1.4.0-beta-2 Mac (Intel).

If you have questions or suggestions, please email Jodi Cromer (jodilynn@vt.edu) or Marija Telbis-Forster (mtelbisf@vt.edu).

 

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Preview Weekend Nominations Open

The primary objectives of Preview Weekend are to:

  • Familiarize prospective graduate students with Virginia Tech graduate programs, the campus, the Blacksburg community, and resources for student support and financial support.
  • Provide prospective students the opportunity to interact with Virginia Tech faculty, administrators, and graduate students.
  • Provide information to help prospective students make an informed decision about graduate education at Virginia Tech.

View the 2013 schedule.

Eligible participants must be U.S. Citizens or permanent residents residing in the U.S. who have applied for admission and have been accepted to Virginia Tech.

Student must be from an underrepresented population.

The Graduate School will provide housing, food, and funds to support students’ travel. If a student is chosen, the host department is expected to work in collaboration with the Graduate School to provide high quality programs including opportunities to meet with faculty and students in the department.

Nominations are open from November 15, 2011 through January 13, 2012. There is a maximum of three nominations per department. Contact Dannette Beane at dannette@vt.edu or 540-231-6529 for more information.