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Graduate students and members of the Virginia Tech community are invited to participate in Graduate Education Week events from March 21 through March 25. Workshops, research symposium, student contests, photo and art display, and a variety of social events mark the 11th annual Graduate Education Week.

For a full description and schedule of events, visit our GEW 2011 website.

Graduate Education Week highlights the importance of graduate education; increases the university community’s awareness of the contributions of graduate students to teaching, research and service; and enhances the graduate student experience through professional development programs and celebratory events.

Would you like to acknowledge outstanding accomplishments of an alumnus 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 25, 2011. The nomination requires submission of two letters and the nominee’s full vita. Submissions in the form of pdf files are preferred over paper submissions and should be emailed 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 http://www.graduateschool.vt.edu/alumni/award.html for description, link to nomination form, and address to submit. 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. Contact Pat Goodrich with any questions: 540/231-4558

Departments and individual faculty are encouraged to join the Graduate School in celebrating the many contributions graduate students make to the university, by treating their students to a French-themed lunch buffet. Dean Karen DePauw will offer a welcome to mark the official beginning of Graduate Education Week. Participation by advance reservation only. Lunch tickets are $12.50/person. All reservation requests and advance payment must be received by March 14, 2011. Space is limited; reservations will be accepted as long as seats are available.

Monday, March 21, 11:30am-1:30pm, GLC Multipurpose Room

Download the registration form.

The IPGD comprises a list of degree programs approved internally for development to begin during the 2011-12 academic year.  The intention is that these programs would be implemented no later than Fall 2014.

We anticipate that colleges will review and select from proposals generated by their academic units.  We would like to receive the college-approved proposals by March 14^th so we can finalize the 2011-12 update to the IPGD by the end of the Spring 2011 semester.

Please provide the following information (in two or fewer pages) for degree programs or graduate certificates you wish to have considered for inclusion on the plan:

§  Need and demand for the degree

§  Target audience

§  Faculty resources to be utilized

§  Graduate courses (existing and proposed) underpinning the degree

§  Conformity with the VT Strategic Plan, particularly with regard to research emphasis and interdisciplinary nature

§  Source of financial support

§  Anticipated implementation date

Send proposals to Rosemary Blieszner, Associate Dean, Graduate School (rmb@vt.edu, 1-5645) by March 14, 2011.

The Graduate School invites 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 Graduate Student– one master’s and one doctoral student per college, $500
• Outstanding Interdisciplinary Program Student– $500

All students will be recognized during the Graduate Education Week banquet in March as well as receive a plaque/certificate and monetary award.

More information about the criteria and process for nominations can be found on our web page at: http://www.graduateschool.vt.edu/academics/honors_awards/graduate_awards/

Nomination deadline: February 4, 2011.

The new graduate student orientation is our welcome event for new students, filled with valuable information to help them get started in their graduate studies at Virginia Tech. The program offers an opportunity to meet with and hear from the Graduate School dean, members of the Graduate School, and representatives of some major student organizations. New students can learn what is expected from students and faculty and gain helpful tips for a successful graduate career.

The program concludes with some refreshments and a tour of the Graduate Life Center. Current graduate students will also be on hand to assist with the program and answer questions.

Friday, January 14, 1:00-3:00pm, GLC Room F

The Graduate School’s offices in Blacksburg will be closed from December 23, 2010 through January 2, 2011 for the winter break. Normal business hours (M-F 8-5) will resume at 8:00am on Monday, January 3.

Graduate students with a valid Hokie Passport may access the public areas of the Graduate Life Center even during the winter break by using one of the two doors with card-readers (Otey Street and Bookstore side entrances).