Cranwell Connect: January 6, 2026
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January 6, 2026
Connect with us and make new friends at the BreakZone in Squires Student Center, January 14!
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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:
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:
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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January 23, 2026 Are you a new international student for Spring 2026 and missed orientation? You can email sus...@vt.edu to receive a copy of the video! |
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Did I Just Cheat? Navigating Integrity, Culture, and Your Visa Status Learn how to avoid common academic integrity mistakes! Join Academic Integrity, El Centro, The Cranwell International Center, and The Global Education Office to explore concepts, nuances, barriers, and outcomes regarding academic integrity. When: Wednesday, Jan 28. 11:30am- 1PM Where: El Centro, Squires Student Center. In-person only. Free lunch provided from Roots Natural Kitchen! Please register: Registration: Academic Integrity Program – Fill out form
Roanoke Campus: Coffee with Cranwell For our Roanoke students, Cranwell and Hokie Wellness is offering our first Coffee with Cranwell this January on the Roanoke campus! This is a great opportunity to chat about any questions that don’t quite fit into an advising appointment. Or, just come to meet new friends and socialize! No registration is required.
When: Friday, January 30th, noon-1:30 PM Where: Center for Inclusion, 205 B, 1 Riverside
International Café Hour: A Taste of Turkish Culture
🎉 Experience the Vibrant Spirit of Türkiye!
📍 Deet’s Place (Large Side Room) ✨ What to Expect:
This is your chance to immerse yourself in Turkish culture, connect with new people, and celebrate the beauty of international community right here at Virginia Tech!
📧 Accessibility Accommodations: Come curious, leave inspired — Hoş geldiniz! (Welcome!)
It’s You Career Series… Job Searching in Academia
Join Cranwell International Center, Career and Professional Development, and The Graduate School to learn the ways to search for career paths as an academic! You will learn about the job search, the visa process, and other strategies that support your academic career!
When: 2/3/26, 5:30-6:30 pm
Where: Hybrid event. Food provided for in-person.
In-person: GLC, Room C Zoom: https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/86470308922
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: February 6, 3-5pm
Where: Harper Hall, Community Room 1025
H-1B 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: February 11, 5-6 PM
Where: This is a hybrid event. Food provided for in-person. In-person: GLC, Room F, 5-6pm Zoom: https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/82239435347
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Upcoming Career and Professional Development Workshops The Office of Career and Professional Development offers an incredible array of workshops to boost your career readiness. From resume writing to career fair prep, job searches in industry and the academic market, there is something for everyone. See the CPD website for more information about upcoming workshops.
Well-being and the Job Search Series Job searching can be stressful and isolating! This series from Career and Professional Development helps you manage stress and stay grounded while navigating a job search. Register online via Handshake, for accommodations please email Grace Wagnon at gra...@vt.edu January 28, 5:00 – 6:00 pm Values and Locus of Control when Job Searching February 2, 5:00-6:00 pm Networking and Imposter Syndrome February 24, 5:00-6:00 pm Job Hunting & Time Management March 18, 5:00 – 6:00 pm Interviewing and Growth Mindset
Open Market Hours The Market at Virginia Tech will be open to any Virginia Tech student on a drop-in basis during the following dates/times: January 22 - May 1
As a reminder, Open Hours are times when any student is welcome to access the non-perishable pantry. The Market at VT requires no sign-up, forms, or registration; students simply need to bring their Hokie Passport and a bag if they have one.
Additionally, the Market at VT is launching a list serv to provide timely updates about The Market’s hours, special pickups, and semi-regular updates about other support resources available on campus and throughout the New River Valley community. Students, faculty, staff, and community members are all welcome to sign up to receive these updates! | |||||||||
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The Council for International Student Organizations (CISO) invites you a night free bowling at the BreakZone in Squires this Thursday, January 29, 6:00 – 8:00 pm. No need to register—just show up!
Free food & drinks:
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Are you a new international student for Spring 2026 and missed orientation? You can email sus...@vt.edu to receive a copy of the video!
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Graduate Resource Fair If you are a new international graduate student, make sure to stop by the Graduate Resource Fair to learn about tons of campus resources available to you! When: February 3, 2026, 2:30-4:30 PM Where: GLC, Multi-Purpose Room |
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It’s You Career Series… Job Searching in Academia
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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: February 3, 2026, 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/j/86470308922 |
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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!
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Where: Harper Hall, Community Room 1025
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International Student Day at The Rock Wall with Rec Sports Join Cranwell International Center and Venture Out for a free day at the rock wall this Saturday! No experience is necessary and open to all levels. You have two time slot options: 10 AM- noon or 1 PM- 3 PM. Please click the link below to register for a time slot. You can still show up if you don’t register, but you will have to fill out paperwork when you get to the Venture Out building. Please come dressed for climbing/exercise. Shoes are provided. When: Saturday, February 7, either 10 AM- Noon or 1 PM- 3PM Where: Venture Out Building, 540 Beamer Way Please register for this event by clicking on the link: https://connect.recsports.vt.edu/program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=aaed31ec-c3db-46eb-a89d-08df07b62de1 |
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H-1B 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!
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Where: This is a hybrid event. Food provided for in-person. In-person: GLC, Room F, 5-6pm Zoom: https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/82239435347
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Explore The World Without Leaving Campus
Mozaiko is hosting a Snaps & Snacks event on Tuesday, February 17th at 6:00 PM at 1025 Harper Hall. Join us for photos, stories, and free food as we learn about cool places around the world! 📍 Location: 1025 Harper Hall 📅 Date & Time: Tuesday, February 17th, 6:00 PM ✨ What to Expect: · Kinsey will kick off the event at 6:00 PM by sharing photos and stories from her study abroad experience · A slideshow featuring photos submitted by the VT community · Stories about places people have lived, visited, and traveled · Time to connect and make a list of places you’d like to visit or learn more about 📸 Want to share a photo? 🍽 RSVP required so we can purchase enough food and drinks for everyone: RSVP link
Experience the Vibrant Spirit of China! Join the Association of Chinese Students and Scholars at Virginia Tech, Dining Services, and the Cranwell International Center for an unforgettable celebration of Chinese culture! |
📍 Deet’s Place (Large Side Room) |
📅 Friday, February 20th, 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
🎟 Free Admission + Exciting Giveaways! |
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This is your chance to immerse yourself in Chinese culture, connect with new people, and celebrate the beauty of cultural community right here at Virginia Tech! Everyone is Welcome! 📧 Accessibility Accommodations:
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Women’s Center: Kids' Night Out Returns! Free childcare on Thursday evenings from 6:30-8pm at the VT Women's Community Center at 206 Washington Street. Drop your child off for an evening of playtime and fun with our volunteer sitters. Kids enjoy toys, games, snacks, and maybe a movie! Sign up in advance as spaces are limited, and children must be toilet trained. See link to the form listed for Kids’ Night Out at womenscenter.vt.edu each Monday for more info. | |||||||||
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Upcoming Career and Professional Development Workshops The Office of Career and Professional Development offers an incredible array of workshops to boost your career readiness. From resume writing to career fair prep, job searches in industry and the academic market, there is something for everyone. See the CPD website for more information about upcoming workshops. |
Preparing for Technical Interviews Panel This session features a panel of employers who will also be attending the CS Source Career Fair. February 4, 5:00 PM Where: Zoom, link in Handshake https://vt.joinhandshake.com/stu/events/1893700 |
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Well-being and the Job Search Series Job searching can be stressful and isolating! This series from Career and Professional Development helps you manage stress and stay grounded while navigating a job search. Register online via Handshake, for accommodations please email Grace Wagnon at gra...@vt.edu |
February 2, 5:00-6:00 pm Networking and Imposter Syndrome |
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Job Searching in Academia Make Up Video
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H-1B 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!
When: February 11, 5-6 PM
Where: This is a hybrid event. Food provided for in-person. In-person: GLC, Room F, 5-6pm Zoom: https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/82239435347
Explore The World Without Leaving Campus
Mozaiko is hosting a Snaps & Snacks event on Tuesday, February 17th at 6:00 PM at 1025 Harper Hall. Join us for photos, stories, and free food as we learn about cool places around the world! 📍 Location: 1025 Harper Hall 📅 Date & Time: Tuesday, February 17th, 6:00 PM ✨ What to Expect: · Kinsey will kick off the event at 6:00 PM by sharing photos and stories from her study abroad experience · A slideshow featuring photos submitted by the VT community · Stories about places people have lived, visited, and traveled · Time to connect and make a list of places you’d like to visit or learn more about 📸 Want to share a photo? 🍽 RSVP required so we can purchase enough food and drinks for everyone: RSVP link
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Let’s Talk About… Growing Relationships
Join The Sexual Violence Prevention and Education Office and Cranwell International Center once a month as we host a lunch and discussion series that focuses on healthy relationships. February’s theme is growing relationships! Eat some food, make some crafts, and chat with new friends about relationships! Free lunch provided. All are welcome!
When: Thursday, February 19, noon- 1:30 PM |
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Experience the Vibrant Spirit of China! Join the Association of Chinese Students and Scholars at Virginia Tech, Dining Services, and the Cranwell International Center for an unforgettable celebration of Chinese culture! 📍 Deet’s Place (Large Side Room) ✨ What to Expect:
This is your chance to immerse yourself in Chinese culture, connect with new people, and celebrate the beauty of cultural community right here at Virginia Tech! Everyone is Welcome! 📧 Accessibility Accommodations:
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Home Beyond Home: A Student Photo Contest and Exhibit
Calling all international student photographers! Cranwell International Center is hosting the 3rd annual Home Beyond Home community-based photography exhibit and contest. Send us your photos based on what the phrase “home beyond home” means to you, where you find belonging beyond home. This is open for interpretation! What is your “home beyond home” as an international student? Cranwell is partnering with artist and professor Michael Borowski from The School of Visual Arts to help curate the exhibit and judge the photography contest. Prizes 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and honorable mention, are various amounts of dining dollars! We will also select around 80 photos to be displayed at the YMCA’s Community Gallery Space for the Home Beyond Home Exhibit, open to the public for two weeks and celebrated with an opening night reception. This is open to all students of all experience and levels. If your photo is part of the exhibit, Cranwell will print, frame, and display the photo. The printed, framed photo will be yours to keep after the exhibit. All photos will be printed in an 11x14 size. Rule: The photograph must have been taken by YOU. The rights of the image cannot belong to someone else. You can submit up to 10 photos. 1 photo per submission form. Submissions open until March 31st. Opening night reception: April 17th , 6-8pm Gallery Exhibit: April 17- May 1 Please fill out this FORM to enter.
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Venture Out Spring Break Canoe Trip, March 7-14, register by February 26. Spaces limited!
VT Engage: Alternative Spring Break Trips
From the VT Engage website: Alternative break trips are designed to connect students with community members, prompting learning about community social topics, self-understanding, and commitment to future action. This year two trips are scheduled, one to work with Conserving Carolina in Hendersonville, NC and one to James River State Park in Gladstone, VA. Read more at the VT Engage website. | |||||||||
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Upcoming Career and Professional Development Workshops The Office of Career and Professional Development offers an incredible array of workshops to boost your career readiness. From resume writing to career fair prep, job searches in industry and the academic market, there is something for everyone. See the CPD website for more information about upcoming workshops. |
Backstage Pass Inside the Performing Arts Industry, panel discussion February 10th 7:00 pm on Zoom, more info at career.vt.edu |
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Well-being and the Job Search Series Job searching can be stressful and isolating! This series from Career and Professional Development helps you manage stress and stay grounded while navigating a job search. Register online via Handshake, for accommodations please email Grace Wagnon at gra...@vt.edu |
February 24, 5:00-6:00 pm Job Hunting & Time Management |
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February 17, 2026 Happy Lunar New Year and Year of the Horse! Join the celebrations of the New Year in the coming two weeks! February 21 also marks UNESCO International Mother Language Day, a day to celebrate our plural linguistic heritage as a world speaking around 7,000 languages. Free tickets are available to come for International Tennis Day at 2:00 PM this Sunday. Today we also pay respect to our community of Hokies holding many beliefs and non-beliefs and wish to share the VT Interfaith Calendar, part of the university’s Interfaith Initiatives. |
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H-1B Make Up Video
Did you miss the H-1B session with immigration lawyer, David Gluckman? Email sus...@vt.edu for the video. We have copies of the handouts from the session at the front desk at The Cranwell International Center.
CPT Workshop
Looking for internships as a grad student? Join Cranwell International Center, The Grad School, and Career and Professional Development to learn the job search process, job platforms, and visa processes to utilize your Curricular Practical Training on your visa status!
When: Tuesday, February 17, 5:30-6:30 PM
Where: GLC, Room C
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Explore The World Without Leaving Campus
Mozaiko is hosting a Snaps & Snacks event on Tuesday, February 17th at 6:00 PM at 1025 Harper Hall. Join us for photos, stories, and free food as we learn about cool places around the world! 📍 Location: 1025 Harper Hall |
📅 Date & Time: Tuesday, February 17, 6:00 PM |
🎟 Cost: Free admission + free food |
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✨ What to Expect: · Kinsey will kick off the event at 6:00 PM by sharing photos and stories from her study abroad experience · A slideshow featuring photos submitted by the VT community · Stories about places people have lived, visited, and traveled · Time to connect and make a list of places you’d like to visit or learn more about |
🍽 RSVP required so we can purchase enough food and drinks for everyone: RSVP link |
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Let’s Talk About… Growing Relationships
Join The Sexual Violence Prevention and Education Office and Cranwell International Center once a month as we host a lunch and discussion series that focuses on healthy relationships. February’s theme is growing relationships! Eat some food, make some crafts, and chat with new friends about relationships! Free lunch provided. All are welcome!
When: Thursday, February 19, noon- 1:30 PM
Where: Harper Hall, Community Room 1025
Experience the Vibrant Spirit of China! Join the Association of Chinese Students and Scholars at Virginia Tech, Dining Services, and the Cranwell International Center for an unforgettable celebration of Chinese culture! |
📍 Deet’s Place (Large Side Room) |
📅 Friday, February 20, 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
🎟 Free Admission + Exciting Giveaways! |
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✨ What to Expect:
This is your chance to immerse yourself in Chinese culture, connect with new people, and celebrate the beauty of cultural community right here at Virginia Tech! Everyone is Welcome! 📧 Accessibility Accommodations:
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Calling all international student photographers! Cranwell International Center is hosting the 3rd annual Home Beyond Home community-based photography exhibit and contest. Send us your photos based on what the phrase “home beyond home” means to you, where you find belonging beyond home. This is open for interpretation! What is your “home beyond home” as an international student? |
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Cranwell is partnering with artist and professor Michael Borowski from The School of Visual Arts to help curate the exhibit and judge the photography contest. Prizes 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and honorable mention, are various amounts of dining dollars! We will also select around 80 photos to be displayed at the YMCA’s Community Gallery Space for the Home Beyond Home Exhibit, open to the public for two weeks and celebrated with an opening night reception. This is open to all students of all experience and levels. If your photo is part of the exhibit, Cranwell will print, frame, and display the photo. The printed, framed photo will be yours to keep after the exhibit. All photos will be printed in an 11x14 size. Rule: The photograph must have been taken by YOU. The rights of the image cannot belong to someone else. You can submit up to 10 photos. 1 photo per submission form.
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Submissions open until March 31.
Opening night reception: April 17, 6:00-8:00 PM |
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Gallery Exhibit: April 17- May 1
Please fill out this FORM to enter.
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International Tennis Day
Free Tickets! Where: Burrows-Burleson Indoor Tennis Facility, 570 Beamer Way, Blacksburg, VA 24060 When: Sunday, February 22, 2:00 PM. Come out to cheer the Hokies as VT Men’s Tennis takes on VCU.
Paper airplane contest and a chance to win a 65” TV!
CALL FOR GLC ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST SUBMISSIONS
The Graduate School is seeking submissions for its spring art and photography contest that coincides with Graduate Education Week. The theme for this year’s photo contest is “Good Vibes”. The phrase “good vibes” refers to a positive, uplifting, and harmonious energy or feeling emitted by people, places, or situations. It signifies a comfortable, pleasant, and safe atmosphere that fosters joy and calmness. Share your photos and art that illustrate good vibes for graduate student life! More information and can be found here: https://graduatelifecenter.vt.edu/Programs/glc-art-and-photo-contest.html. Submission deadline is midnight on March 13. Submission form: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=hGiVYK0Q-kCGPU8yweOjepevaFUBOatNi_cyklXTkCBUNkVGSFoxRFlTSVpRNE5VTkIyQ1ZCVVZNUy4u Email gr...@vt.edu if you have questions.
GRADUATE EDUCATION WEEK 2026: SHARE GOOD WORK!
We are seeking graduate students, faculty, and staff whose work embodies the Graduate Education Week 2026 theme, “For Good,” to feature on our social media channels during GEW, March 23–27. This work may involve research, teaching, service, advocacy, mentorship, student organization involvement, or any other activity related to graduate education. You may submit yourself or someone else to be highlighted! Deadline: Monday, March 16, 2026 11:59pm https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=hGiVYK0Q-kCGPU8yweOjepevaFUBOatNi_cyklXTkCBUN1BUT0owUjVOSUcyRTZLVUtMWkJQUTUxNy4u | |||||||||
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February 24, 2026 Happy continued celebration of the Lunar New Year! |
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Roanoke Campus Only! Coffee with Cranwell
For our Roanoke students, Cranwell and Hokie Wellness is offering Coffee with Cranwell on the Roanoke campus! This is a great opportunity to chat about any questions that don’t quite fit into an advising appointment. Or, just come to meet new friends and socialize! No registration is required.
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Where: Center for Inclusion, 205 B, 1 Riverside
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DIY Cultural Craft Night hosted by CISO
CISO is hosting a DIY Cultural Craft Night with 4–6 fun craft stations around the room, centered around themes of love, connection, togetherness, and appreciation. Students can unwind after finals, get creative with friends, and make something meaningful to take home. Plus, enjoy free food and drinks while they craft!
· Location: TORG 1040 · Day: Friday February 27th · Time: 6-8 PM
Managing a [Health] Crisis
The Managing a […] Crisis series will be an ongoing series of events aimed at helping inform and prepare students for life’s unexpected challenges. The topics will change and we’d love your input on what you’d like to know about! Join The Grad School, APIDA+ Center, and The Cranwell International Center for this interactive panel on how to manage a health crisis with resources at VT. Food available and on a first-come-first-served basis for in-person attendees. When: Wednesday, March 4, noon- 1 PM Where: GLC Wellness Room for in-person. Hybrid option available. To register for the Zoom link: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=hGiVYK0Q-kCGPU8yweOjegopL1BGoxVPpxA-NeUMvptURUw4VDRGVlEyU1UyTlJTWDlPUFhIOUVTRy4u&route=shorturl Register for in-person: https://gobblerconnect.vt.edu/event/12240214
Home Beyond Home: Submit Your Photos to Our Community Exhibit and Contest
Cranwell International Center is hosting the 3rd annual Home Beyond Home: An International Student Photography Exhibit. Send us your photos based on what the phrase “home beyond home” means to you. It can be an image of what makes you smile or gives you solace, a literal building/location/place, a moment in time, a person or group of people, symbol of how you belong. What is your “home beyond home” as an international student? Cranwell is partnering with visual artist Michael Borowski and Laura Iancu to help Cranwell select, curate, and judge first, second, third place, and honorable mention winners! Prizes are various amounts of dining dollars. We will also select and curate a certain number of images to be displayed in the larger Home Beyond Home exhibit. Rule: This must be a photograph taken by YOU. The rights of this image cannot belong to someone else.
The exhibit will be shown in the Blacksburg YMCA Community Gallery Space from April 17- May 1. The opening reception will be April 17, where we will announce the winners! |
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Submissions open until March 31st.
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Fill out this FORM to submit your photos!
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VT Modern and Classical Languages and Literature Department Hosts Food for Thought
Event: “Food for Thought: Swap Sayings, Share Snacks” Date and Time: February 26 at 4:30-5:30 pm Location: Newman Library 101S Contact: Caitlin Cook; cco...@vt.edu
Celebrate words from around the world! Share a favorite saying, idiom, or proverb in its original language with an English translation at our Open Mic—or just sit back and enjoy hearing from other students. You can also share your sayings in writing if you prefer. Pizza, cookies, and soda will be served. This event is free and open to the public. Everyone is welcome—you don’t need to know a foreign language to join. Come for a little while or stay the whole time!
From Afghanistan to the U.S.: Stories of Displacement and New Futures
From Afghanistan to the US: Stories of Displacement and New Futures Virginia Tech's Center for Refugee, Migrant, and Displacement Studies is pleased to host an evening with stories of displacement and the pursuit of new futures. First, members of the Afghan Army's Female Tactical Platoon will tell of their escape from Kabul after the return of the Taliban, their journey to the US, and (with members of the VT community) their participation with the CRMDS Afghan Conversation Project. Second, we will hear from Samman Akbarzada, an Afghan refugee and the author of two books. A student at the University of Virginia, Samman's commitments include working with NGOs and advocating for the rights of displaced and underserved communities. There will be time for Q&A after their talks, followed by a reception for in-person attendees. Co-sponsored by the Department of History, the School of Education, the Center for Humanities, the Department of Political Science, the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences, and the Institute for Society, Culture, and Environment. Thursday, February 26, 6:00-7:15 In person: VT Inn, Latham Ballroom C (free parking available at the Inn) Webinar registration: https://virginiatech.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UBbG22vxRSulUVcKVYnh7Q Questions: Vince Maluwa (vincen...@vt.edu) | |||||||||
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CALL FOR GLC ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST SUBMISSIONS
The Graduate School is seeking submissions for its spring art and photography contest that coincides with Graduate Education Week. The theme for this year’s photo contest is “Good Vibes”. The phrase “good vibes” refers to a positive, uplifting, and harmonious energy or feeling emitted by people, places, or situations. It signifies a comfortable, pleasant, and safe atmosphere that fosters joy and calmness. Share your photos and art that illustrate good vibes for graduate student life! More information and can be found here: https://graduatelifecenter.vt.edu/Programs/glc-art-and-photo-contest.html. Submission deadline is midnight on March 13. Submission form: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=hGiVYK0Q-kCGPU8yweOjepevaFUBOatNi_cyklXTkCBUNkVGSFoxRFlTSVpRNE5VTkIyQ1ZCVVZNUy4u Email gr...@vt.edu if you have questions.
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Celebrate Lunar New Year!
YMCA at Virginia Tech Financial Learning Series
A series of classes will be offered this spring at the YMCA at Virginia Tech covering topics such as banking, spending/saving, borrowing and debt, and credit reports. All presentations will take place at the YMCA at 1000 North Main Street and are based on the FDIC “Money Smart” curriculum. Free! Sign up at https://forms.microsoft.com/r/qLfD2viu1Q |
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March 3, 2026 Coffee with Cranwell this Friday, March 6, will now have extended hours 1-5 PM offering the familiar, supportive space with casual conversation and warm beverages in our Community Room, Harper Hall 1025. Staying around next week during Spring Break? Come out and have some fun at the BreakZone in Squires with Residential Well-Being Tuesday, March 10, 1-4 PM. Hope to see you there! |
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Managing a [Health] Crisis
The Managing a […] Crisis series will be an ongoing series of events aimed at helping inform and prepare students for life’s unexpected challenges. The topics will change and we’d love your input on what you’d like to know about! Join The Grad School, APIDA+ Center, and The Cranwell International Center for this interactive panel on how to manage a health crisis with resources at VT. Food available and on a first-come-first-served basis for in-person attendees.
When: Wednesday, March 4, noon- 1 PM Where: GLC Wellness Room for in-person. Hybrid option available.
To register for the Zoom link: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=hGiVYK0Q-kCGPU8yweOjegopL1BGoxVPpxA-NeUMvptURUw4VDRGVlEyU1UyTlJTWDlPUFhIOUVTRy4u&route=shorturl Register for in-person: https://gobblerconnect.vt.edu/event/12240214
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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!
We know there is a lot happening in the world right now. Cranwell is extending its hours this month for extra time to share concerns.
When: Friday, March 6, 1-5pm
Where: Harper Hall, Community Room 1025
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Home Beyond Home: Submit Your Photos to Our Community Exhibit and Contest
Cranwell International Center is hosting the 3rd annual Home Beyond Home: An International Student Photography Exhibit. Send us your photos based on what the phrase “home beyond home” means to you. It can be an image of what makes you smile or gives you solace, a literal building/location/place, a moment in time, a person or group of people, symbol of how you belong. What is your “home beyond home” as an international student? Cranwell is partnering with visual artist Michael Borowski and Laura Iancu to help Cranwell select, curate, and judge first, second, third place, and honorable mention winners! Prizes are various amounts of dining dollars. We will also select and curate a certain number of images to be displayed in the larger Home Beyond Home exhibit. Rule: This must be a photograph taken by YOU. The rights of this image cannot belong to someone else.
The exhibit will be shown in the Blacksburg YMCA Community Gallery Space from April 17- May 1. The opening reception will be April 17, where we will announce the winners!
Submissions open until March 31st.
Fill out this FORM to submit your photos!
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Experience the Vibrant Spirit of Africa!
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📍 Deet’s Place (Large Side Room) |
📅 Friday, March 27th, 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM ✨ What to Expect: 🍽️ Enjoy savory and sweet African dishes and authentic beverages, all provided by Dining Services |
🧠 Test your knowledge in fun trivia games |
🏆 Win prizes — including a chance to score 2 FREE tickets to the Center for the Arts performance!
This is your chance to immerse yourself in African cultures, connect with new people, and celebrate the beauty of international community right here at Virginia Tech! 📧 Accessibility Accommodations: |
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Hang Out in The BreakZone During Spring Break
Staying on campus for Spring Break and looking for something to do? Hang out with Residential Wellbeing in Squires as they host games and fun!
When: Tuesday, March 10, 1-4pm Where: Squires Breakzone
Join APIDA+ Center Upcoming Programs
Building Community, Re-engergizing the APIDA Caucus and more. Full list of events on GobblerConnect: https://gobblerconnect.vt.edu/organization/apida/events
Join APIDA Caucus for the first general body meeting for 2026 on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 4:30 PM in Squires 140 or via Zoom. More information at: https://ccc.vt.edu/apida_center/caucus.html
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YMCA at Virginia Tech Financial Learning Series
A series of classes will be offered this spring at the YMCA at Virginia Tech covering topics such as banking, spending/saving, borrowing and debt, and credit reports. All presentations will take place at the YMCA at 1000 North Main Street and are based on the FDIC “Money Smart” curriculum. Free! Sign up at https://forms.microsoft.com/r/qLfD2viu1Q
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