Cranwell Connect: January 6, 2026

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Cranwell Connect
January 6, 2026    Connect with us and make new friends at the BreakZone in Squires Student Center, January 14!
THIS WEEK
Roll Into Winter: Bowling and Snow Globe Making Social   Cranwell welcomes you back to VT with a bowling activity, snow globe making craft, and food gathering for new international students to meet returning Hokies! All are welcome, including families! Join us January 14 to bring in the Spring semester with some fun, treats, and new faces!   When: Wednesday, Jan 14. 2-4pm  Where: Squires BreakZone  What: Bowling, snow globe crafting, and food  Who: New and returning international Hokies      Global Ambassador Program    Cranwell is relaunching the Global Ambassador Program for Fall 2026! The Global Ambassadors are a volunteer leadership initiative for VT students committed to becoming globally minded leaders on campus. Through a series of workshops, mentorship opportunities, cultural competency development, and reflective practices, ambassadors gain the skills to foster belonging, connection, and celebration within a community. Participants will design and implement a capstone project that directly benefits the international student community at VT.   Who is Eligible:  Current full or part-time VT students.  Undergraduate and graduate students.  Must be in good academic standing.   Time Commitment:  Between 12-20 hours a semester.  - One 2 hours long meeting every two-three weeks.  - Attend at least 1 Cranwell program a semester (usually 1-1.5 hours in length)  - Volunteer for at least 1 Cranwell program a semester (usually 1-1.5 hour in length)  - Attend all-day retreat in January  - Participate in program(s) and preparation as designed by cohort availability  Benefits:  Certificate of Completion  LinkedIn Learning Badge  Gain leadership, project management, and intercultural communication skills  Engage in personal and professional development through mentorship from professional staff  Build connections with peers, mentors, and international student leaders  Make an impact on the international student experience at VT    To apply: Either follow the QR code or click the link: Global Ambassador Application: Fall 2026 – Fill out form    Applications open: Nov 13- January 30, 2026
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