'Blooming with GRADitude:' Graduate Student Appreciation Week, April 1-5, 2024
A full week of events on the Roanoke Health Sciences & Technology Campus features food, free headshots, and an appearance by Ringo the Patrol Pony
March 14, 2024
Graduate Student Payday
Monday, April 1
- Sweet payday for all graduate students! Stop by HS&T Suite 208 in 1 Riverside between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
- Coffee and tea will also be available!
Gab & Grab with Dr. Friedlander
Tuesday, April 2
- Come by for lunch with Dr. Friedlander from 12 to 1 p.m. in room G101 A, 4 Riverside Circle
- Complete your lunch order with this form
- A make-up catered lunch will be available the following week for students observing fasting during Ramadan. Please indicate if you would like to request the make-up lunch by filling out the form provided.
Ringo the Patrol Pony
Wednesday, April 3
- Ringo will be visiting Virginia Tech’s Roanoke Campus for the first time!
- He will be available behind 2 Riverside Circle (Food Truck Parking) to meet, visit, and take pictures from 3:30 to 5:00 pm. Note—Ringo will not travel if raining.
Professional Headshots
Thursday, April 4
- Swing by the VTC Cafe in 2 Riverside Circle for an updated professional headshot, whether you are new or just need a fresh photo to swap for LinkedIn.
- Pictures will be taken by Clayton Metz, Communications and Digital Marketing Manager
- Sign up for your individual time slot between 2 and 4:30 pm.
Stickers & Snacks
Friday, April 5
- Create your very own trail mix bag in the VTC Cafe from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and add new water bottle decals to your collection.
Lil’ Big Event: Clean Valley Day Cleanup
Saturday, April 6
- Sign up to volunteer for the Roanoke River Cleanup on the Greenway, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.!
- Lunch provided to the first 20 volunteers.
Throughout the week, visit the bridge between R4/R2 for words of gratitude from faculty and staff around Roanoke