• An important survey regarding on vaping and electronic cigarette usage on campus is opened for data collection

• https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8vuRtegoNPsnX6Z The Commission on University Support has approved this proposed change, and the next step will be for the proposal going forth to be considered at University Council. Please distribute survey widely and encourage your constituents to complete the short survey prior to the vote being held.
  

• ANNOUNCEMENT FROM HOUSING AND RESIDENCE LIFE

• The HRL Diversity & Inclusion committee will be hosting three screenings of the film 13th on 3/20, 3/21, and 3/25. We hope that you will encourage you to attend and to bring a friend. Following each of the screenings there will be a dialogue, facilitated by a member of the Inclusion committee.
  

• Here is a bit about the film as well as a link to the trailer:"13th is an in-depth look at the prison system in the United States and how it reveals the nation's history of racial inequality." - IMDB
  

• Trailer:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V66F3WU2CKk​
  

• Dates, Times, & Locations:
  

Monday 3/20 @7PM in the AJ Theater (1st floor of Ambler Johnston Hall)

Tuesday 3/21 @7PM in the Pritchard Community Center

Saturday 3/25 @ 1PM in the AJ Theater (1st floor of Ambler Johnston Hall)

The event will also be listed as a Keystone Happening on GobblerConnect as well.

• Fellows Applications DUE March 1!

• ​We invite you to think about some students you work with who embody the Aspirations for Student Learning and encourage those students to apply to be Keystone Fellows. The application process is open and available on GobblerConnect through March 1. Feel free to reach out tokeystone@vt.edu with any questions.
  

• Application: https://gobblerconnect.vt.edu/organization/keystoneexperience/news/details/102862          Info on last year's Fellows: http://www.dsa.vt.edu/keystone/fellows/
  

• Reminder: 2017 DSA Scholarship Application and Family of the Year Nomination Form Due March 15, 2017

• The 2017 DSA Scholarship https://gobblerconnect.vt.edu/form/step/1?Guid=fc936957-2a92-4f16-a561-2cbdef84c7b5 Family of the Year https://gobblerconnect.vt.edu/form/step/1?Guid=de487a6a-f41a-486a-93f3-7e1a6d9dd7cd is due on Wednesday, March 15th. I've attached some information for your reference and to pass along to your student leaders/groups. Please remind your students about this opportunity.  
  

• ​Body Matters Week - March 22-31, 2017

• March is fast approaching and the Body Matters Week committee has been hard at work putting together this year's line-up of events. Please help us spread the word!!
  

• Body Matters Week events include:
  

• 3/22, W: Broga-Yoga for Men, Ladies' Night in the Weight Room, Body Project Photo Booth, Women's Center Info Booth, McComas Hall
  

• 3/27, M: "Ask a Professional" Expo, McComas
  

• 3/27, M: Body Project Workshop Series for VT students
  

• 3/28, Tu: Yoga for Mindfulness
  

• 3/29, W: Mindful Eating at D2
  

• 3/29, W: Cultural Impact of Body Images and Its Effect on the Black Community – a discussion, Black Cultural Center
  

• 3/29, W: Cooking Class (*requires a small supply fee)
  

• 3/30, Th: "Embrace" - a FREE movie about body image at the Lyric. Free popcorn for the first 100 people.
  

• 3/31, F: Special Body Project Workshop Series for Faculty/Staff Women
  

Go to hokiewellness.vt.edu/bodymattersweek for complete details.

• VT Engage February E-News – John E. Dooley Grant Application and Campus Kitchen!

• In this month's newsletter, we've announced the launch of the John E. Dooley Student Engagement Grant application; two $750 or one $1,500 grant will be awarded to a student or student group who want to implement or expand a community engagement project.  You'll also find ways for faculty and staff to get involved with Campus Kitchen! All are welcome to sign up to assist with food delivery shifts to our community partners Radford-Fairlawn Daily Bread and the Giving Tree Food Pantry.
  

• Check out all we have going on http://us7.campaign-archive1.com/?u=8d7293b3c13c30c0fb1e1cc24&id=dcdc88a356&e=%5bUNIQID%5d
  

• Strengths and Practice Civility Workshop

• For our upcoming workshop, we will be engaging in an interactive conversation around strengths with a focus on the Aspiration for Student Learning, Practice Civility. We will explore how individuals' strengths impact who they are so they can use that knowledge to further themselves and their work at the University. Students, faculty and staff are welcome to join! https://gobblerconnect.vt.edu/organization/strengths_basedlearninginitiatives to let us know you will be attending.  Please email strengths@vt.edu if you have any questions.
  

• THIS WEEK IN IEC: February 27, 2017 – March 5, 2017

• In in this email you will find general information about programs and opportunities hosted and/or supported by the Intercultural Engagement Center. You will also find a calendar of events for the upcoming week that include programs which the IEC team will sponsor, as well as cultural celebrations or events in which various student organizations participate. Please keep reading for additional information. Have a wonderful week! The IEC team
  

• Tuesday, February 28, 2017
  

• Step Afrika! 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., Burruss Hall

• Attend this annual dance and cultural event!
  

• Sponsored by: Black Student Alliance
  

• Wednesday, March 1, 2017
  

• My Sister¡¯s Keeper.

• 11:30 a.m. (Registration at 10:45 a.m.), Owens Banquet Hall
  

• "My Sister's Keeper" was created to promote networking and professional development opportunities among diverse graduate and faculty women, and to enhance scholarship, positive thinking and social and academic adjustment within the Virginia Tech Community. Through a series of discussions and informal social gatherings My Sister's Keeper intends to recognize, celebrate and develop a support network for diverse women.
  

• Please join us for a discussion with Dr. Kelly Oaks, Assistant Vice President for Equity and Accessibility, who will share her journey and the lessons she learned along the way.Sponsored by: Multicultural Academic Opportunities Program
  

• Wednesday, March 1, 2017
  

• Women¡¯s Month Literary Event – Read-In / Storytelling

• 1:00pm – 4:00pm, American Indian and Indigenous Community Center, 122 Squires Student Center
  

• Please bring works, excerpts, or poetry to share that highlight women¡¯s feminism, stories, and accomplishments. You may also choose to share a personal story that is topical or simply listen in as an attendee. We would like a variety of works and stories that highlight women from all backgrounds (race/ethnicity, sexuality, religion, etc.). Sign-up for a fifteen minute time slot using the following link: Sign-up:https://tinyurl.com/zfeep8p
  

• Cost to attend: Free
  

• Contact: Melissa Faircloth, missy86@vt.edu ; Jennifer Lawrence jlwrnc@vt.edu ; Jennifer Turner jennlt8@vt.edu
  

• Sponsors: American Indian and Indigenous Community Center, Division of Student Affairs, Intercultural Engagement Center, University Libraries, Virginia Tech Writing Center
  

• Friday, March 3, 2017
  

• Women's Month: STRENGTHS from a Gendered Perspective Dialogue

• Noon – 1:30 p.m., 142 New Hall West
  

• Strengths-Based Learning Initiatives & Division of Student Affairs Self-Understanding and Integrity Committee invites you to join us in a thought-provoking dialogue, asking the questions:How does your gender shape your strengths?How do your strengths shape your gender?
  

• GENERAL INFORMATION IN IEC: February 27, 2017 – March 5, 2017

• Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Call for Proposals

• As we prepare to recognize Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AAPIHM) at Virginia Tech, the Intercultural Engagement Center (IEC) would appreciate your assistance!  Please consider submitting a Publicity, Collaboration, and Sponsorship Request form for programs and events in recognition of AAPIHM that you intend to host between April 1 and 31, 2017. The theme for this year¡¯s celebration is ¡°Sharing Our Stories.¡±  The submission form can be found on the IEC's GobblerConnect page.
  

• To submit a request:
  

1. Go to https://gobblerconnect.vt.edu/

2. Log in to GobblerConnect

3. Minimize the page

4. Return to this email

5. Click on https://gobblerconnect.vt.edu/organization/iec/availableforms

• In order for programs and events that you are hosting during AAPIHM to be included in online and printed materials and/or be considered for sponsorship, program content should be relevant to the culture, traditions, history, and celebration of the Asian American and Pacific Islander community. Additionally, all final event details must be submitted via the GobblerConnect form no later than 5:00pm, Tuesday, March 14, 2017. Note: Requests for sponsorships (funding, advertising, etc.) will be considered in the order that completed submissions are received. Please only submit information about programs and events that you intend to host, with or without funding or promotional support from IEC.
  

• Multicultural Center ¡®Student Spotlight¡¯—Looking for Stories!

• The Multicultural Center (MCC) is looking for undergraduate and graduate students every month to share their culture and story and be a part of the MCC¡¯s new ¡®Student Spotlight¡¯ project. The MCC would like to share the stories of these students in order to help learn from the experiences that are unique to their culture. 'Student Spotlight' involves collecting these stories! We are looking for students who can share their culture¡¯s customs, traditions and facts such as art, literature, food, drink, dance, music etc. that are unique to their culture and lived experiences. We would also like to hear about their personal experiences being a part of the culture and how it defines their past, present and future as a Virginia Tech student. Selected students are to be featured online on the IEC website and the story will be displayed at the Multicultural Center. Please contact Nevetha Ramesh (rnevetha@vt.edu), MCC Programming Assistant, with your interest, questions and recommendations.
  

• Employment Opportunity for Graduating Seniors

• Are you a Virginia Tech senior who will have completed your degree requirements by May 2017?Are you an enthusiastic, energetic Hokie who is interested in recruiting prospective students to join the Virginia Tech family? Do you love to travel? Could you see yourself traveling independently?
  

• If so, please consider applying to be an Admissions Advisor for the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
  

• Admissions Advisors assist with recruiting the next freshman class. Admissions Advisors travel the country, earn money, gain valuable professional experience and transferable skills, all the while working for their alma mater!
  

• To learn more details and to apply, please visit  http://admissions.vt.edu/about/staff/admissions-advisors.html
  

• Report Bias

• Did you know students can report bias, harassment, and discrimination through the Dean of Students webpage. Take a look here http://www.apps.dsa.vt.edu/bias/.  You can also stop by IEC (150 Squires), Dean of Students (109 East Eggleston), or Cranwell International Center (Harper) to chat with someone.