Email Announcements
May 11, 2026
Surveys and Info
1 Health & Well-Being Working Group - Survey 1 - Let us know about Barriers to access the resources
https://forms.office.com/r/KF6UGYPYRp
As you might know, with GPSS's yearlong efforts, Student Affairs has convened the Graduate Student Health & Well-Being Working Group to examine the unique structural, cultural, and environmental factors that influence the well-being of graduate students at Virginia Tech and to develop actionable, system-level recommendations that promote a culture where excellence and well-being coexist.
The first part of the survey is to understand the barriers to access the resources available on campus. Please fill out this survey to let us know about your experience. Also please share it with your constituents.
It can seem like everything is working fine when no feedback is shared by student, so please take a moment to complete the survey.
2 Summer Support: FAQ & Resource Guide by Cranwell International Center
With all that is going on in the world, we have received many questions where the answers extend beyond Cranwell International Center into the work of other colleagues on campus. Many of these questions have centered around basic needs or financial concerns tied to immigration uncertainty, including summer unemployment. You will find a Frequently Asked Questions document attached that goes over the best answers so that in this busy time of year you are not having to go to multiple offices to understand what is possible and what resources exist. We are thankful for the Dean of Students, Hokie Wellness, the Graduate School, the Graduate Ombuds, Career & Professional Development, The Market at Virginia Tech, and Cook Counseling for working with us to try to streamline the answers in a way we could share them.
We know this document cannot solve the structural problems many of you are facing. We also know that some of you are in situations that do not fit neatly into any of these categories. Please do not hesitate to reach out to the campus office you think best fits, and we will do our best to assist you in navigating this moment.
-Lauren Oliver, Director of Cranwell International Center
3 The Market of Virginia Tech
End of Semester Open Hours (after classes end): Thursday, May 7: 2–6 PM, Friday, May 8: 10 AM–2 PM, Tuesday, May 12: 2–6 PM, Wednesday, May 13: 9 AM–12 PM, Thursday, May 14: 2–6 PM, Friday, May 15: 10 AM–2 PM
Summer Open Hours (May 19 - August 18): Tuesdays: 9 AM–4 PM
Location: 801 University City Blvd. Next to the Himalayan Curry Cafe, on the exterior of the mall
As a reminder, Open Hours are available to ANY Virginia Tech student and require no forms, intake process, or screening. Students may simply drop-in with their Hokie Passport (and a bag if they have one) and access food.
Students do not need to be enrolled in summer coursework to access The Market during the summer.
Events
1 Summer Break Grad Community
https://forms.office.com/r/Ph4m69xqKJ
Please submit this form if you plan to remain on campus this summer and would like GPSS updates about opportunities and social events to stay connected with other graduate students.
Programs
1 Travel Fund Program
https://gpss.vt.edu/programs/tfp.html
The TFP application will be open April 20th - May 18th. TFP provides grants to partially offset expenses associated with graduate student conference travel, including transportation, registration fees, lodging, and meals for domestic and international travel.
For questions, please contact Megan Grey (greym@vt.edu)
2 Volunteer for TFP!
If you are not applying to the Summer TFP, please consider being a volunteer reviewer! Reviews take around 5 minutes per application. If interested, please fill out the following form: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=hGiVYK0Q-kCGPU8yweOjemwoOeWNbx9Gj4WZgb_1I_xUODJBQ1JNMTdNQ0kxN0Y5WFREOUNWVE8zTS4u
Miscellaneous
1 Follow GPSS Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/vtgpss/?hl=en
2 Anonymous form to contact GPSS
https://forms.office.com/r/MW1AApYLRW
Roanoke GSA
1 Biomedical Professional Development Symposium, June 2 (Tuesday), 9 am-4 pm, Room G0101, 4 Riverside Circle, Roanoke
Join RGSA and GPSS to hear from professionals about their experiences in a wide variety of biomedical careers!
Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with guest speakers and gain fresh perspectives on career possibilities beyond academia after graduate school! Breakfast and lunch will be provided.