Cranwell Connect: April 28, 2026

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April 28, 2026 Let’s Go…Hokies! Thank you to everyone who made this year’s International Street Fair a huge success. Good luck on finals, presentations, grading, and finishing up tasks this semester!
LOOKING AHEAD
Time to Get Your Travel Signature & Go   On‑site Travel Signature — quick and easy! Snacks + Brunch Treats — fuel up while you wait Date: May 7 Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Location: Cranwell International Center, Harper Hall Room 1025 Bring: Your printed I‑20 and Hokie Passport All are 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.
CAMPUS & COMMUNITY PARTNERS
International Film Festival at the Lyric   When: Saturday, May 2 Where: Lyric Theatre, College Ave., Blacksburg   Three critically acclaimed films from Chile, Italy, and South Korea will screen at the Annual International Film Festival in Downtown Blacksburg.   No. (Chile, 2012 118min. R) The Eight Mountains. (Italy, 2022 147min. NR) No Other Choice (South Korea, 2025 139min. R)   Individual tickets $7 or $15 for a day pass to see all three. More information at the Lyric Theatre’s website.   Cap Decorating with the CCCs   Join the Cultural and Community Centers at the Graduate Life Center, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm on Monday, May 5. Craft materials including grad cords provided, open to all!     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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June 5, 2026 For the first time, Cranwell is hosting summer programming! We know there are a lot of international students around Blacksburg this summer and working on campus. Cranwell’s goal is to have a program available once a week through June and July!
LOOKING AHEAD: SUMMER PROGRAMS
Coffee with Cranwell  Special Coffee with Cranwell series for the Summer! We will host a Coffee with Cranwell every other Friday in June and July (not including federal holidays).   Join Cranwell for an informal immigration lounge! Get your questions answered by a DSO or just come hang out with other international students this summer.    Date: Friday, June 12, 2026 Time: 3 - 5 PM

Location: Cranwell International Center, Harper Hall Room 1025

All are welcome!   Accessibility Accommodations:  If you are an individual with a disability and require accommodations, please contact Susie Young at sus...@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 5 business days before the event.     Exploring Our Mountain Home Series  Cranwell will be offering some fun excursions this summer! We have 10 spots available for our free hike to Cascade Falls. Bring your own water bottle and wear appropriate attire for hiking.   Only 10 spots available! Link below to sign up!  When: Thursday, June 18, 10 AM- 4 PM  Where: Meet at Harper Hall. We’ll ride together to the Cascades.  Link to Sign Up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0C4EADAE2CA13-64401842-cascade  Global Dance Party  Welcome to the Global Dance Party song request form! We want to play music from all over the world, and we need your favorite international tracks to build the perfect playlist. Drop your favorite global party anthems, dance tracks, or regional hits below!  When: Tuesday, August 18th | 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM  Where: Commonwealth Ballroom, Squires Music Policy: All song requests must be a clean version. Please ensure your picks contain no swearing, profanity, or offensive content. Let's keep the vibes fun and welcoming everyone!  Submit your tracks below and get ready to dance!    Global Dance Party Playlist Suggestions
CAMPUS & COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Pop Into Prevention   When: June 3, July 8, and September 2, 12:30-1:30 PM Where: Torgerson Hall   Join The Sexual Violence Prevention and Education Office for their summer programming series.

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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June 12, 2026

For the first time, Cranwell is hosting summer programming! We know there are a lot of international students around Blacksburg this summer and working on campus. Cranwell’s goal is to have a program available once a week through June and July!

LOOKING AHEAD
Coffee with Cranwell  Our first Coffee with Cranwell is today, 6.12.26!

Join Cranwell for an informal immigration lounge! Get your questions answered by a DSO or just come hang out with other international students this summer.    Date: Friday, June 12, 2026 Time: 3 - 5 PM Location: Cranwell International Center, Harper Hall Room 1025 All are welcome!

Cranwell Job Postings in Handshake Cranwell has several upcoming jobs available: Cranwell is looking for student workers to help with International Student Orientation In August! Open now in Handshake! International Student Orientation Worker: In Handshake as Job Posting ##11115221 Are you a Sophomore, Junior, or Senior looking for an internship? Consider applying to the InterEXP Program!   International Programs Assistant through the Intern EXP Program: Posting Opens June 17, 2026.  In Handshake as Job Posting ##11123766

Global Dance Party  Welcome to the Global Dance Party song request form! We want to play music from all over the world, and we need your favorite international tracks to build the perfect playlist. Drop your favorite global party anthems, dance tracks, or regional hits below!  When: Tuesday, August 18th | 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM  Where: Commonwealth Ballroom, Squires Music Policy: All song requests must be a clean version. Please ensure your picks contain no swearing, profanity, or offensive content. Let's keep the vibes fun and welcoming everyone!  Submit your tracks below and get ready to dance!    Global Dance Party Playlist Suggestions

CAMPUS & COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Summer Solstice Fest Looking for Volunteers This free community event brings people together downtown during the summer! $5 meal voucher available. To sign up: https://www.eventeny.com/events/volunteer/application/?id=14280

Pop Into Prevention   When: June 3, July 8, and September 2, 12:30-1:30 PM Where: Torgerson Hall   Join The Sexual Violence Prevention and Education Office for their summer programming series.    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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June 23, 2026 Upcoming events include coffee with Cranwell, a tubing trip on the New River, Monday gaming in the library, and World Cup Watch Parties next month.
SUMMER PROGRAMS

Coffee with Cranwell    Special Coffee with Cranwell series for the Summer! We will host a Coffee with Cranwell every other Friday in June and July (not including federal holidays).   Join Cranwell for an informal immigration lounge! Get your questions answered by a DSO or just come hang out with other international students this summer.

Date: Friday, June 26, 2026

Time: 3 - 5 PM Location: Cranwell International Center, Harper Hall Room 1025 All are welcome!   Accessibility Accommodations:  If you are an individual with a disability and require accommodations, please contact Susie Young at sus...@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 5 business days before the event.

Tubing With Cranwell    Cranwell is taking 10 students tubing at New River Junction! Come float down a river and have a picnic with us. Free! Bring your own water bottle and wear appropriate attire for Tubing.

Only 10 spots available! Link below to sign up!

When: Thursday, July 2, 10 AM- 4 PM  Where: Meet at Harper Hall. Cranwell will drive everyone in the van to the location (New River Junction). Link to Sign Up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0C4EADAE2CA13-64539474-tubing#/   World Cup Watch Parties    Join us for friendly non-competitive environment to watch World Cup knockout round matches in the Cranwell Community Room. Refreshments and good company.  Where: Harper Hall 1025 When: Thursday, July 9 | 4:00 PM – game end  Tuesday, July 14 | 4:00 PM – game end  Wednesday, July 15 | 3:00 PM – game end  Sunday, July 19 | Time - to be updated

Global Dance Party    Welcome to the Global Dance Party song request form! We want to play music from all over the world, and we need your favorite international tracks to build the perfect playlist. Drop your favorite global party anthems, dance tracks, or regional hits below!    When: Tuesday, August 18th | 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM  Where: Commonwealth Ballroom, Squires Music Policy: All song requests must be a clean version. Please ensure your picks contain no swearing, profanity, or offensive content. Let's keep the vibes fun and welcoming everyone!  Submit your tracks below and get ready to dance!    Global Dance Party Playlist Suggestions

CAMPUS & COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Global Gaming Fair   Join our campus partners from Cook Counseling and the library in the for relaxing connection time with video and board games. Food provided.   When: Mondays, 12:00 – 1:00 PM Where: Newman Library 400A near the Torgersen Bridge entrance to the library.    Pop Into Prevention   When: July 8, and September 2, 12:30-1:30 PM Where: Torgersen Hall

Join The Sexual Violence Prevention and Education Office for their summer programming series.

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June 30, 2026 Happy final day of the fiscal year and Pride Month as we head into July!
LOOKING AHEAD: SUMMER PROGRAMS
World Cup Watch Parties    Join us for friendly non-competitive environment to watch World Cup knockout round matches! In the Cranwell Community Room Harper Hall 1025 unless otherwise noted. Refreshments and good company.  Thursday, July 9 | 3:00 PM – game end | Quarter-final match Tuesday, July 14 | 3:00 PM – game end | Semi-final match Wednesday, July 15 | 4:00 PM – game end |Semi-final match Sunday, July 19 | Time & Location- Meet Up off campus, to be decided | Final 1st place match     Coffee With Cranwell     Join Cranwell for an informal immigration lounge! Get your questions answered by a DSO or just hang out with other international students this summer.     Date: Friday, July 10, 2026    Time: 3:00 – 5:00 PM

Location: Cranwell International Center, Harper Hall Room 1025    All are welcome!    Accessibility Accommodations:  If you are an individual with a disability and require accommodations, please contact Susie Young at sus...@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 5 business days before the event.

Global Dance Party Playlist

Welcome to the Global Dance Party song request form! We want to play music from all over the world, and we need your favorite international tracks to build the perfect playlist. Drop your favorite global party anthems, dance tracks, or regional hits below!    When: Tuesday, August 18th | 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM  Where: Commonwealth Ballroom, Squires Music Policy: All song requests must be a clean version. Please ensure your picks contain no swearing, profanity, or offensive content. Let's keep the vibes fun and welcoming everyone!  Submit your tracks below and get ready to dance!  Global Dance Party Playlist Suggestions

Cranwell Is Hiring   Cranwell is hiring several undergraduate interns through the Intern EXP Program and a student wage position for International Student Orientation. Come work with us! Go to Handshake and search for the following positions, note that several have a review deadline of July 1 (TOMORROW):   Intern EXP Program: International Student Services Internship- Job #11135395   Intern EXP Program: International Student Peer Mentor- Job #11133556   Intern EXP Program: Communications and Outreach Assistant- Job #11133528   Intern EXP Program: Global Leadership Fellow- Job #11113672   Intern EXP Program: International Programs Intern- Job #11123766   Student Wage (also open to graduate students): International Student Orientation Worker- Job #11115221
CAMPUS & COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Pop In For S’more Connection!  What makes a relationship healthy? Discover the foundations of healthy relationships and enjoy a S’mores kit to take with you.  When: July 8, 2026, 12:30-1:30 PM  Where: Torgersen Hall  Global Gaming Fair Every Monday During the Summer  Looking for things to do this summer? Play some board games, make a bracket, or try a new video game, now with an extra hour! Free! No registration required, just show up. All are welcome. Snacks provided.   When: Every Monday July- Aug 10. Noon- 2 PM  Where: Library Gaming Studio, Room 400 A

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July 7, 2026 Upcoming Events
LOOKING AHEAD: SUMMER PROGRAMS

World Cup Watch Parties    Join us for friendly non-competitive environment to watch World Cup knockout round matches! In the Cranwell Community Room Harper Hall 1025 unless otherwise noted. Refreshments and good company.

Tuesday, July 14 | 3:00 PM – game end | Semi-final match

Wednesday, July 15 | 4:00 PM – game end |Semi-final match Sunday, July 19 | Time & Location- Meet Up off campus, to be decided | Final 1st place match     Coffee With Cranwell     Join Cranwell for an informal immigration lounge! Get your questions answered by a DSO or just hang out with other international students this summer.     Date: Friday, July 10, 2026    Time: 3:00 – 5:00 PM  Location: Cranwell International Center, Harper Hall Room 1025    All are welcome!    Accessibility Accommodations:  If you are an individual with a disability and require accommodations, please contact Susie Young at sus...@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 5 business days before the event.

Ice Cream Social  Take a break and enjoy a sweet treat with the Cranwell community! Join us for free ice cream, great conversation, and the opportunity to connect with fellow students in a fun and welcoming atmosphere. When: Friday, July 17 | 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Where: Sugar Magnolia Registration is required. Only 10 spots are available. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0C4EADAE2CA13-64540115-icecream#/

Global Dance Party Playlist   Welcome to the Global Dance Party song request form! We want to play music from all over the world, and we need your favorite international tracks to build the perfect playlist. Drop your favorite global party anthems, dance tracks, or regional hits below!    When: Tuesday, August 18th | 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM  Where: Commonwealth Ballroom, Squires Music Policy: All song requests must be a clean version. Please ensure your picks contain no swearing, profanity, or offensive content. Let's keep the vibes fun and welcoming everyone!  Submit your tracks below and get ready to dance!  Global Dance Party Playlist Suggestions

CAMPUS & COMMUNITY PARTNERS

Pop In For S’more Connection!  What makes a relationship healthy? Discover the foundations of healthy relationships and enjoy a S’mores kit to take with you.  When: July 8, 2026, 12:30-1:30 PM  Where: Torgersen Hall  Global Gaming Fair Every Monday During the Summer  Looking for things to do this summer? Play some board games, make a bracket, or try a new video game, now with an extra hour! Free! No registration required, just show up. All are welcome. Snacks provided.   When: Every Monday July- Aug 10. Noon- 2 PM  Where: Library Gaming Studio, Room 400 A     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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July 14, 2026 FIFA World Cup enters the semi-final stage of competition. Join us for watch parties in the Cranwell Community Room Harper Hall 1025 TODAY for Spain v. France @3pm and TOMORROW for England v. Argentina @3pm. The final on Sunday, July 19 is being shown across the NRV and in Roanoke at many local establishments of quality, with public watch parties in Roanoke scheduled outdoors weather-permitting at several locations.
SUMMER PROGRAMS
World Cup Watch Parties   Join us for friendly competitive environment to watch world cup knockout round matches in the Cranwell Community Room. Refreshments and good company. Broadcast: Telemundo (Spanish language).   When: Tuesday, July 14 | 3:00 PM – game end, Spain v. France   Wednesday, July 15 | 3:00 PM – game end, England v. Argentina   Sunday, July 19 | independent meet up organizing, off campus; winners of semi-finals TBD

Ice Cream Social   Take a break and enjoy a sweet treat with the Cranwell community! Join us for free ice cream, great conversation, and the opportunity to connect with fellow students in a fun and welcoming atmosphere. When: Friday, July 17 | 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Where: Sugar Magnolia Registration is required. Only 10 spots are available. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0C4EADAE2CA13-64540115-icecream#/

Coffee With Cranwell     Join Cranwell for an informal immigration lounge! Get your questions answered by a DSO or just hang out with other international students this summer.     Date: Friday, July 24, 2026  Time: 3:00 – 5:00 PM

Location: Cranwell International Center, Harper Hall Room 1025  All are welcome!  Accessibility Accommodations:  If you are an individual with a disability and require accommodations, please contact Susie Young at sus...@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 5 business days before the event.

Global Dance Party

Welcome to the Global Dance Party song request form! We want to play music from all over the world, and we need your favorite international tracks to build the perfect playlist. Drop your favorite global party anthems, dance tracks, or regional hits below!

When: Tuesday, August 18th | 8:30 – 10:30 PM

Where: Commonwealth Ballroom, Squires Music Policy: All song requests must be a clean version. Please ensure your picks contain no swearing, profanity, or offensive content. Let's keep the vibes fun and welcoming everyone!  Submit your tracks below and get ready to dance! Global Dance Party Playlist Suggestions

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Global Gaming Fair Every Monday During the Summer

Looking for things to do this summer? Play some board games, make a bracket, or try a new video game, now with an extra hour! Free! No registration required, just show up. All are welcome. Snacks provided.

When: Every Monday July - Aug 10. Noon - 2 PM

Where: Library Gaming Studio, Room 400 A