Posted August 31, 2009

Department of Homeland Security to interview graduate students for Honors Fellowship program on Tuesday, October 6, in the National Capital Region; CPAP offers pre-interview information session at three campuses on Wednesday, September 2

On Tuesday, October 6, representatives from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will be in the National Capital Region to interview Virginia Tech graduate students for its Honors Fellowship program. DHS is looking for bright professionals who are dedicated to protecting our nation. Those selected to join the department will have a unique opportunity to put their academic achievements, intellect and professional experience to use during a critical time in American history.

Fellows work side-by-side with experts in areas that include Policy Development, Strategic Planning, Private Sector Policy, International Affairs, Bioterrorism, Science and Technology, Immigration Policy, International Law Enforcement, Cargo, Maritime and Trade, Emergency Preparedness, Public Affairs, Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, and Intelligence and Analysis.

DHS is looking for applicants with keen analytical skills, a demonstrated ability to write well, and the judgment and discretion needed to operate in a vibrant, highly visible, and challenging environment. Those exceptional candidates who are selected as honors fellows will serve for two years and upon completing the fellowship, have the opportunity to convert to a permanent position at DHS.

The Center for Public Administration and Policy (CPAP) in the National Capital Region will hold an information session for interested students on Wednesday, September 2, 12:15 p.m., at the Blacksburg, Richmond, and Alexandria campuses via video conference.  Locations are: the Thomas Conner House in Blacksburg; the Virginia Tech Graduate Center on Parham Road, Polycom Room, in Richmond, and 1021 Prince Street, Room 220, in Old Town Alexandria.

Anne Khademian, associate program chair, CPAP, and Andina Nagler, project associate, Center for Technology, Security, and Policy (CTSP), will provide additional information and helpful guidelines for writing the cover letter and resume required for the application to the DHS Honors Fellowship program.

For more information contact Anne Khademian, akhademi@vt.ed or anagler@vt.edu

Posted August 25, 2009

Search in progress for Associate Dean and Director of Northern Virginia Center

The Graduate School seeks an innovative and energetic tenured faculty member, who wishes to assist with transforming graduate education at Virginia Tech.

The successful candidate will be expected to lead academic functions for the Graduate School in the National Capital Region and serve as the Director of the Northern Virginia Center. The incumbent will assist with the further development and implementation of Transformative Graduate Education initiatives (interdisciplinary research and graduate study, civic engagement and citizen scholar, GTA education, ongoing career development, ethics, mentoring and more). In collaboration with the Vice President and Dean of the Graduate School, the Associate Dean for the National Capital Region will share responsibility for promoting academic progress, building academic community, and managing day to day operations of the Northern Virginia Center. A doctoral degree and experience in graduate education is required. Must be eligible to hold a faculty position with tenure at Virginia Tech. A doctoral degree and experience in graduate education is required. Administrative experience in graduate programs is preferred.

Please complete the faculty application online and upload curriculum vitae, a letter articulating one's interest in the position, and the names of three referees. Review of applications will begin on August 24, 2009, and continue until successful candidates are identified.

www.jobs.vt.edu posting # 090429

Posted August 24, 2009

Registration now open for Faculty Development Institute research training workshops in the National Capital Region, September 9 and 10

NCR faculty, staff, and graduate assistants are invited to attend one or more of six free research training workshops developed by the Office of the Vice President of Research and offered by the Faculty Development Institute (FDI) at the Northern Virginia Center, 7054 Haycock Road, Falls Church, on Wednesday, September 9 and Thursday, September, 10. The workshops are scheduled from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The policies and procedures related to research are lengthy and complicated. The six workshops, scheduled over two days, are designed to provide an overall understanding of how sponsored projects are applied for, funded, and managed. They are: Overview of Services Offered by Office of Research; Finding Funding: Using Online Databases to Locate Sponsors; Managing the Writing of Interdisciplinary Proposals; Budgeting for Grants and Research Projects; Grants.gov, and The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Executing and Managing Federal Contracts.

Click here for more detailed information on the individual workshops offered.

If you are interested in attending more than one workshop you will have to register for each workshop individually by clicking on “enroll” beside the workshop title.  You will be asked to enter your PID/password.  Once enrolled you should receive a confirmation e-mail within a few minutes. 

Posted April 15, 2009

Staff Appreciation Day Celebration!

Monday, May 11
2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

All staff and faculty are invited to attend.

Northern Virginia Center
7054 Haycock Road
Falls Church, VA

Posted March 30, 2009

VT National Capital Region Big Event on Saturday, April 18, 2009

Take pride in being a Hokie in the National Capital Region!

Interested in giving back to your campus and your community?  In concert with the Big Event  in Blacksburg, the Graduate Student Assembly – National Capital Region and the city of Falls Church invite you to join in a cleanup community service project on Saturday, April 18.

Posted March 11, 2009

VT National Capital Region Graduate Education Week 2009
March 23-26

The sixth annual Graduate Education Week in the National Capital Region (NCR) celebrates the achievement of graduate students in the region and provide opportunities for networking, recruiting, stewardship, and exploring life after graduate school.

The NCR Graduate Education Week coincides with the 9th annual Virginia Tech Graduate Education Week in Blacksburg.

See details on all of the week's events planned at the Northern Virginia Center in Falls Church.

Posted Feburary 25, 2009

NCR Staff Award Nominations due April 15

It is once again time for a call for nominations for the Outstanding Staff Recognition Award.  This program is designed to honor one staff member each year with a certificate and cash award of $500 in recognition of one or more achievements in the following areas:

• Outstanding or noteworthy performance in position responsibilities
• Outstanding initiative, self-motivation, integrity, and/or commitment to diversity
• Exceptional teamwork and evidence of commitment to the goals of the University, National Capital Region and department
• Exceptional service to students and faculty

Your nomination should include the nomination form describing how your selected employee meets one or more of the criteria above and should be accompanied by at least one other affirming letter from a faculty, other staff member or student.  All nominations must be submitted no later than April 15, 2009, and must include both the form and at least one letter of support. 

Please send your nomination documents to:
Denise Orden
1101 King St., Suite 610
Alexandria, VA  22314

Posted Feburary 11, 2009

NVC partners with Falls Church Arts/Gallery Without Walls program; Deborah Conn exhibits 22 paintings in lower lobby and library

A watercolor exhibit by local artist Deborah Conn is on display at the Virginia Tech Northern Virginia Center (NVC), 7054 Haycock Road, Falls Church, VA. The exhibit is located on the first floor lobby level and in the library. It runs through Friday, May 15, and continues a growing partnership between NVC and the Falls Church Arts/Gallery Without Walls program designed to present artists' works in venues which include local buildings and businesses.

Posted January 8, 2009

Classes Canceled and Buildings Closed throughout the National Capital Region on January 20th

2009 Spring Semester starts on January 20, which also is Inauguration Day in the Nation's Capital.

Virginia Tech's classes will be canceled and buildings will be closed throughout the National Capital Region on January 20. Faculty, staff, and students are not expected to go to classes, laboratories, and offices due to the extraordinary traffic and transit congestion related to the unprecedented visitation anticipated in the area. "Authorized Closing" leave will be granted for all Virginia Tech employees in the NCR on this day.

Posted September 5, 2008

New Student Journal, Public Knowledge, Call for Submissions

Public Knowledge, a newly created student journal of Virginia Tech, is inviting submissions of original research and other scholarly work for its inaugural publication.

Public Knowledge is an interdisciplinary, student-run electronic journal hosted within the Center for Digital Discourse and Culture at Virginia Tech.

The first issue will be published in March 2009 and remain open for six months. During that time, we invite readers to join the conversation and continuously submit pieces in response to the initially posted work.

Posted July 23, 2008

Fall 2008 New Graduate Student Orientation

When

August 23, 2008

Where

Room 100
Northern Virginia Center
7054 Haycock Rd
Falls Church, VA 22043

Posted July 01, 2008

NVC participates in Falls Church Arts/Gallery Without Walls program; works of two local artists on display

The Northern Virginia Center (NVC) is participating in the Falls Church Arts/Gallery Without Walls program by displaying some 50 paintings from two Falls Church artists, Lisa Neher and Bill Abel. Neher’s series of oil paintings is exhibited on the first floor lobby level and in the library through September 1. Abel’s “Watercolor Magic?collection can be viewed in the fourth floor offices of the director of the University of Virginia and will remain there until December.

Posted May 13, 2008

Karen H. Rosen, Professor and Therapist — in memoriam

Karen Hanula Rosen, 62, a former professor at Virginia Tech, died in her home at 6613 Briarcroft Street, Clifton, Virginia 20124 on April 29, 2008. She had brain cancer. Karen was married to Cecil C. Rosen, III, originally from New Market, VA, for over 40 years.

She received a Masters degree in marriage and family therapy from Virginia Tech in 1984 and her Doctorate of Education with emphasis on counseling education in 1992. Following her doctoral degree she became a Professor of Marriage and Family Therapy in Virginia Tech's National Capital Region Campus in Falls Church. Dr. Rosen was very active in graduate level teaching and mentoring, clinical supervision, research and publications.

A memorial service will be held at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Fairfax, 2709 Hunter Mill Road, Oakton, VA 22124 0n Friday, May 16, 2008 at 11:00 AM followed by a reception.

Posted March 28, 2008

Library Workshops

• Introduction to Library Resources for the National Capital Region
• EndNote X1 - An Introduction to EndNote for the National Capital Region
• EndNote and APA 5th Output Style - National Capital Region

When

Saturday, 05 April - Monday, 07 April 2008

Where

Room 102
Virginia Tech Northern Virginia Center
7054 Haycock Rd
Falls Church, VA 22043

Posted March 18, 2008

Big Event Service Project, April 5, in National Capital Region, RSVP to participate by March 28

Posted March 18, 2008

NCR Outstanding Staff Award Nominations Due April 15

Posted March 17, 2008

NCR alumni sponsor blood drives in Old Town Alexandria (April 1) and at the Northern Virginia Center, Falls Church (April 16)

Posted February 11, 2008

Spring 2008 Commencement - National Capital Region

Posted February 11, 2008

National Capital Region Closing and Delay Policy

Posted January 18, 2008