Cranwell Connect August 26, 2025

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Cranwell Connections
August 26, 2025     GobblerConnect lets you add events to your calendar when you RSVP.   Simply click on the “Add to Google Calendar or iCal/Outlook” links under Date and Time. Curious about what’s coming up for Cranwell Events? Check out our online calendar.
THIS WEEK AND NEXT
Cranwell and CISO at GobblerFest    🎉 Get Ready for a Global Adventure on the Drillfield! 🌍    Come visit Cranwell International Center and the Council of International Student Organizations (CISO) during GOBBLERFEST, Friday, August 29th, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM for an unforgettable cultural experience!    🌐 Explore the Cultural Organization section and discover what Cranwell and CISO have to offer — from cultural programs to student leadership opportunities!    💡 Answer 2 global trivia questions correctly and earn a chance to spin the wheel for fun prizes — including 🧡 Hokie Swag like t-shirts and more!    🧡 Culture, community, and cool stuff — don’t miss out!      Make Up Orientation   Are you an international student that missed orientation? You can still watch the recording and get all the vital information. Please email sus...@vt.edu to request a link to the make-up orientation! The link is available through the end of the month.     Kick and Connect    Join us for crafts, conversation, and 7 v 7 pick-up style soccer (space limited to 10 teams)Please register on GobblerConnect. Kick and connect is offered with our friends in the Council of International Student Organizations (CISO). Come out on Sunday night and meet new friends!     📅 August 31 | 🕑 6:00-9:00 p.m. | 📍 Lower South Recreational Fields    International Cafe Hour: A Taste of Sudanese Culture    International Café hours kick off this year with a taste of Sudanese Culture, brought to you by partnership with the Sudanese Student Organization at Virginia Tech, Dining Services, and the Cranwell International Center.    📅 September 5 | 🕑 4:00-6:00 p.m. | 📍 Deet’s Place Sideroom
CAMPUS PARTNERS
The Market of Virginia Tech: Open Market hours    The Market of Virginia Tech offers free groceries for Virginia Tech students. This fall, from August 28 to December 12, Open Market hours at their 801 University City Blvd. Location are Thursdays 1-6pm and Fridays 9am-12pm.      Career and Professional Development   Multiple programs are upcoming through Career and Professional Development at Virginia Tech—check out their website for more details at www.career.vt.edu
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Cranwell Connections
September 2, 2025    Curious about events later in the semester? Check out our online calendar.
THIS WEEK AND NEXT
Coffee with Cranwell    Join Cranwell International Center and Hokie Wellness for Coffee with Cranwell: An Immigration Lounge! This is a great space to ask questions that aren’t quite right for an immigration advising appointment. Come chat with an International Student Adviser or a Hokie Wellness counselor to discuss any questions about the current immigration landscape. Or just come to have a cup of coffee or tea and relax with friends! All are welcome. Feel free to bring your own mug!    When: September 5, 3:00-5:00 pm    Where: Harper Hall, Community Room 1025      Make Up Orientation   Are you an international student who missed orientation? You can still watch the recording and get all the vital information. Please email sus...@vt.edu to request a link to the make-up orientation! The link is available through the end of the month.     Experience the Vibrant Spirit of Sudan!

International Café hours kick off this year with a taste of Sudanese Culture, brought to you by partnership with the Sudanese Student Organization at Virginia Tech, Dining Services, and the Cranwell International Center.

📅 Friday, September 5 | 🕑 4:00-6:00 pm | 📍 Deet’s Place Sideroom  🎟 Free Admission + Exciting Giveaways!    ✨ What to Expect:  Enjoy savory and sweet Sudanese dishes and an authentic beverage, all provided by Dining Services  Explore colorful cultural displays created by VT's own Sudanese Student Organization  Watch student-led presentations that bring Sudan’s rich history and traditions to life  Test your knowledge in fun trivia games  Win prizes — including a chance to score 2 FREE tickets to a Center for the Arts performance!  This is your chance to immerse yourself in Sudanese culture, connect with new people, and celebrate the beauty of cultural community right here at Virginia Tech!  Everyone is Welcome!  https://gobblerconnect.vt.edu/event/11329355        Exploring Our Mountain Home Hiking Series: Rice Fields    Cranwell is partnering with Venture Out to offer a free hiking series once a month! Take a break and get moving on the Rice Fields Trail as part of the Appalachian Trail for our September hike! We offer signups either the week before or the week of the trip through the CranwellConnect. Venture Out will then email you with scheduling and hiking details about the trip. You can only sign up for one hiking trip at a time.     Note: You must give Venture Out a 24-hour notice if you need to be back out of the trip. If you do not send prior notification about your absence, you will not be eligible to go on other hikes for the remainder of the semester.     When: September 5, 9:00 am-4:00 pm    Sign Ups: Click the link to sign up: https://connect.recsports.vt.edu/program/getprogramdetails?courseid=126957fd-f24e-4630-b3ab-99b4c1446235    For further questions, email ventu...@vt.edu.     Job Searching in Academia   Join Cranwell International Center, Career and Professional Development, and the Graduate School as we explore career opportunities within academia!    Gain insights on job search strategies, navigating visa processes, and asking questions to help you pursue your ideal academic career!     Free snacks and refreshments will be provided.    When: September 10, 5:30-6:30 pm   Where: GLC, Room C    This is a hybrid event! Use the following link to sign up for the Zoom option:  https://virginiatech.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_PZNqKCVdT3GmgXzwp6YtYw      The Graduate Resource Fair    Are you interested in free food, free raffle prizes, and free VT resources for graduate/professional students? Drop in to the Fall Graduate Student Resource Fair from 3:00-5:00 pm on September 11 in the GLC! More than 25 VT organizations will be sharing resources for graduate students. Raffle prizes include football tickets, gift cards, Center for the Arts tickets, clothing, and more! Pizza and drinks will be provided. This event is co-sponsored by the Graduate School, GPSS, and the Cranwell International Center.     H-1B and Permanent Residency Options Workshop    Join Cranwell International Center for an information session to learn more about changing an F-1 or J-1 visa status to an H-1B. Come listen to immigration lawyers talk through different options and get your questions answered!  Free food and refreshments will be provided!    Date: September 16, 5:00-6:00 pm  Where: GLC, Room F    This is a hybrid event! Use the following link to sign up for the Zoom option!  https://virginiatech.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FvvsZ33-QJCkEY7zt4Ijfg      The ‘Let’s Talk About...’ Series    Join Cranwell International Center and The Sexual Violence Prevention and Education office for their monthly Let’s Talk About... series.  Coming up:        Let’s Talk About... New Relationships, New Beginnings. This session will be a discussion on navigating starting and maintaining new relationships through embroidery crafting and dinner!    Date: Sept. 18, 5:30-7:00 pm  Where: Harper Hall, Community Room 1015    No registration required! Just show up!        Building Career Experience: Navigating Internships/Co-Ops and CPT Programs as an International Graduate Student    Join this collaborative workshop hosted by the Cranwell International Center, The Graduate School, and Career and Professional Development. Equip yourself with strategies for identifying employers hiring international students, navigating Co-Ops, and applying for Curricular Practical Training opportunities.     Date: September 19, 3:30 – 5:00 pm    Where: Harper Hall, Community Room 1015    This is a hybrid event! Use the following link to register for the Zoom option!  https://virginiatech.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_R6FtvQOcR4GSEX6JitZTvQ
CAMPUS PARTNERS
Join Venture Out on Upcoming Excursions   Try Stand Up Paddleboarding!     Enjoy a peaceful day paddling around on a calm section of water. Staff will provide instruction on proper paddling technique.   The trip is beginner friendly! This trip will involve balancing while standing on the water, swimming with a life jacket, and hanging out in the sun!   Date: September 5  Cost: $20  Registration closes Wednesday, September 3: https://connect.recsports.vt.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=5e30785f-964f-47b9-b0da-992cf83fc9df    Questions? Email Venture Out at ventu...@vt.edu     Go Biking at New River Trail!    Come try biking on the New River Trail. The Venture Out staff is ready to teach you everything you need to know about riding.   This trip will involve riding a bike for up to 30 minutes at a time over a gravel bike path. The path is level with some hills and great views of Claytor Lake. Bikes, transportation, and light snacks are provided. Just bring your Energy!   The trip will meet at the Venture Out Center at 9:00 AM and return by 4:00 PM.     Date: September 6 Cost: $30  Registration closes Wednesday, September 3: https://connect.recsports.vt.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=d3a62345-5be9-4063-a374-097d598830c1    Questions? Email Venture Out at ventu...@vt.edu

Career and Professional Development   Multiple programs are upcoming through Career and Professional Development at Virginia Tech—check out their website for more details at www.career.vt.edu

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.

 

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Cranwell Connections
September 9, 2025

Curious about events later in the semester? Check out our online calendar.

THIS WEEK AND NEXT
Job Searching in Academia

Join Cranwell International Center, Career and Professional Development, and the Graduate School as we explore career opportunities within academia!    Gain insights on job search strategies, navigating visa processes, and asking questions to help you pursue your ideal academic career!     Free snacks and refreshments will be provided.    When: September 10, 5:30-6:30 pm   Where: GLC, Room C    This is a hybrid event! Use the following link to sign up for the Zoom option:  https://virginiatech.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_PZNqKCVdT3GmgXzwp6YtYw      The Graduate Resource Fair    Are you interested in free food, free raffle prizes, and free VT resources for graduate/professional students? Drop in to the Fall Graduate Student Resource Fair from 3:00-5:00 pm on September 11 in the GLC! More than 25 VT organizations will be sharing resources for graduate students. Raffle prizes include football tickets, gift cards, Center for the Arts tickets, clothing, and more! Pizza and drinks will be provided. This event is co-sponsored by the Graduate School, GPSS, and the Cranwell International Center.

Make Up Orientation

Are you an international student who missed orientation? You can still watch the recording and get all the vital information. Please email sus...@vt.edu to request a link to the make-up orientation! The link is available through the end of the month.

H-1B and Permanent Residency Options Workshop

Join Cranwell International Center for an information session to learn more about changing an F-1 or J-1 visa status to an H-1B. Come listen to immigration lawyers talk through different options and get your questions answered!  Free food and refreshments will be provided!    Date: September 16, 5:00-6:00 pm  Where: GLC, Room F    This is a hybrid event! Use the following link to sign up for the Zoom option!  https://virginiatech.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FvvsZ33-QJCkEY7zt4Ijfg      The ‘Let’s Talk About...’ Series    Join Cranwell International Center and The Sexual Violence Prevention and Education office for their monthly Let’s Talk About... series.  Coming up:        Let’s Talk About... New Relationships, New Beginnings. This session will be a discussion on navigating starting and maintaining new relationships through embroidery crafting and dinner!    Date: Sept. 18, 5:30-7:00 pm

Where: Harper Hall, Community Room 1025

No registration required! Just show up!        Building Career Experience: Navigating Internships/Co-Ops and CPT Programs as an International Graduate Student    Join this collaborative workshop hosted by the Cranwell International Center, The Graduate School, and Career and Professional Development. Equip yourself with strategies for identifying employers hiring international students, navigating Co-Ops, and applying for Curricular Practical Training opportunities.     Date: September 19, 3:30 – 5:00 pm

Where: Harper Hall, Community Room 1025

This is a hybrid event! Use the following link to register for the Zoom option!  https://virginiatech.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_R6FtvQOcR4GSEX6JitZTvQ

Experience the Vibrant Spirit of Venezuela    Join the Venezuelan Student Organization at Virginia Tech, Dining Services, and the Cranwell International Center for an unforgettable celebration of Venezuelan culture!  📍 Deet’s Place (Large Side Room)  📅 Friday, October 3, 2025

🎟 Free Admission + Exciting Giveaways!

✨ What to Expect:  ·        Enjoy savory and sweet Venezuelan dishes and an authentic beverage, all provided by Dining Services  ·        Explore colorful cultural displays created by VT's own Venezuelan Student Organization  ·        Watch student-led presentations that bring Venezuela's rich history and traditions to life

·        Test your knowledge in fun trivia games  ·        Win prizes — including a chance to score 2 FREE tickets to a Center for the Arts performance!

This is your chance to immerse yourself in Venezuelan culture, connect with new people, and celebrate the beauty of cultural community right here at Virginia Tech!  Everyone is Welcome!    📧 Accessibility Accommodations:  If you are an individual with a disability and require accommodations, please contact Fawna Zwart at fa...@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days before the event.  Come curious, leave inspired — ¡Te esperamos!
CAMPUS PARTNERS
Consider Joining Undergraduate Student Senate    USS Elections Website -  https://uss.vt.edu/election.html   The timeline for our elections:  September 2-14: Application Period  September 15-19: Candidate Screening Period  September 20-28: Campaigning Period  September 22-28: Voting Period  September 30: Results are Certified and New Officers Take Power    Questions? Email: Kat Nelson at ka...@vt.edu   Interfaith Programs   INTERFAITH DINNERS  Eat free food, make new friends, and build religious tolerance on our campus all at the same time. All undergraduate and graduate students are invited to 4 dinners. You'll be assigned to a small group of students from different backgrounds, and you'll receive a discussion guide to help you connect quickly - no boring, surface-level icebreakers. Tuesdays, Sept. 16-Oct. 7, 6:30-7:30PM in Newman Library (Goodall Room, near the cafe). Sign up here ASAP.     MISSING CLASS FOR A RELIGIOUS HOLIDAY?  If you ever need to miss class so that you observe a religious ritual, submit an Absence Verification Request online. A letter will be sent to each of your instructors from the Dean of Students Office encouraging them to accommodate your holiday. Please submit at least 2 weeks in advance if at all possible.    PRITCHARD PRAYER ROOM  Students living anywhere on campus who need a space to pray can now use the prayer and meditation room in Pritchard Hall. A footwashing station is provided. Request Hokie Passport access by going to "Online Forms" in your Star Rez housing portal.    We Love Cultural and Community Centers   Below is a taste of the many offerings across our community, including many organized by Virginia Tech’s fabulous APIDA + Center. More information is available at their website and calendar of events. Be sure to check out all the Cultural and Community Centers at Virginia Tech!   APIDA + Farmer’s Market Meetup        Navigating Adulthood    Join Tea at Two      Energetic Movement Workshop    Virtual Night-Time Guided Meditation

Career and Professional Development   Multiple programs are upcoming through Career and Professional Development at Virginia Tech—check out their website for more details at www.career.vt.edu

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Cranwell Connections
September 16, 2025

Curious about events later in the semester? Check out our online calendar.

THIS WEEK AND NEXT
Make Up Orientation

Are you an international student who missed orientation? You can still watch the recording and get all the vital information. Please email sus...@vt.edu to request a link to the make-up orientation! The link is available through the end of the month.       H-1B and Permanent Residency Options Workshop      Join Cranwell International Center for an information session to learn more about changing an F-1 or J-1 visa status to an H-1B. Come listen to immigration lawyers talk through different options and get your questions answered!   Free food and refreshments will be provided!

Date: Sept. 16, 5:00-6:00 pm

Where: GLC, Room F   This is a hybrid event! Use the following link to sign up for the Zoom option!     https://virginiatech.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FvvsZ33-QJCkEY7zt4Ijfg       The ‘Let’s Talk About...’ Series     Join Cranwell International Center and The Sexual Violence Prevention and Education office for their monthly Let’s Talk About... series.    Coming up:   Let’s Talk About... New Relationships, New Beginnings. This session will be a discussion on navigating starting and maintaining new relationships through embroidery crafting and dinner!    Date: Sept. 18, 5:30-7:00 pm

Where: Harper Hall, Community Room 1015

No registration required! Just show up!                         Building Career Experience: Navigating Internships/Co-Ops and CPT Programs as an International Graduate Student   Join this collaborative workshop hosted by the Cranwell International Center, The Graduate School, and Career and Professional Development. Equip yourself with strategies for identifying employers hiring international students, navigating Co-Ops, and applying for Curricular Practical Training opportunities.    Date: September 19, 3:30 – 5:00 pm

Where: Harper Hall, Community Room 1015

This is a hybrid event! Use the following link to register for the Zoom option!   https://virginiatech.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_R6FtvQOcR4GSEX6JitZTvQ

International Cafe Hour –featuring a taste of Venezuelan culture!  🎉 Experience the Vibrant Spirit of Venezuela!

Join the Venezuelan Student Organization at Virginia Tech, Dining Services, and the Cranwell International Center for an unforgettable celebration of Venezuelan culture!

📍 Deet’s Place (Large Side Room)  📅 Friday, October 3, 2025  🎟 Free Admission + Exciting Giveaways!  ✨ What to Expect:  ·        Enjoy savory and sweet Venezuelan dishes and an authentic beverage, all provided by Dining Services  ·        Explore colorful cultural displays created by VT's own Venezuelan Student Organization  ·        Watch student-led presentations that bring Venezuela's rich history and traditions to life  ·        Test your knowledge in fun trivia games  ·        Win prizes — including a chance to score 2 FREE tickets to a Center for the Arts performance!  This is your chance to immerse yourself in Venezuelan culture, connect with new people, and celebrate the beauty of cultural community right here at Virginia Tech!  Everyone is Welcome!  📧 Accessibility Accommodations:  If you are an individual with a disability and require accommodations, please contact Fawna Zwart at fa...@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days before the event.  Come curious, leave inspired — ¡Te esperamos!

!    Watch the Video of Job Searching in Academia   Are you a Masters of PhD student looking to pursue a career in academia, but missed the Job Searching in Academia event? Or did you attend and want to review the material? Email sus...@vt.edu. You will be emailed the video and slides presentations.
CAMPUS PARTNERS
Stories We Share   The Y Community Art Gallery hosts a special art show featuring work that explores belonging, identity, migration, and shared humanity. “Stories We Share” opens with a reception at the YMCA this Thursday, September 18, 5-7 pm at the 1000 North Main Street location of YMCA at Virginia Tech. The show opens as part of a series of events during Welcoming Week. See you at the Y!       Buzz4Good Documentary  The Cranwell Family Foundation is proud to support and partner with Buzz4Good to present an inspiring documentary about Elimisha Kakuma!  🎬 Premiere Screening Event  📆 Wednesday, October 22, 2025  ⏰ 7:30 PM (doors open at 7:00 PM)  📍 The Lyric Theatre, Blacksburg, VA  Be among the first to experience this Buzz episode before it airs on Blue Ridge PBS!  🍿 The first 100 guests will receive a ticket for a free small drink + popcorn combo.  After the screening, stay for a talk-back session with Elimisha Kakuma co-founders:  Mary Maker  Diing Manyang  Joseph Dudi Miabok, MSBA  Deirdre Hand  ...and others including Ajier Ajuong, Nyanlueth Mayom, Ruun Abdirahman, and Brett Shadle.       Cultural and Community Centers     Multi-Heritage Support Group      Learning Lunch with APIDA +    Academic Support      Mandarin Language Lunch Table

Below is a taste of the many offerings across our community, including many organized by Virginia Tech’s fabulous APIDA + Center. More information is available at their website and calendar of events. Be sure to check out all the Cultural and Community Centers at Virginia Tech!   APIDA + Farmer’s Market Meetup        Navigating Adulthood    Join Tea at Two      Energetic Movement Workshop    Virtual Night-Time Guided Meditation        Career and Professional Development   Multiple programs are upcoming through Career and Professional Development at Virginia Tech—check out their website for more details at www.career.vt.edu

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.

 

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