ColorStackVT Newsletter 3.23

5 days left.....time is ticking

Welcome Back!

Hello, ColorStack family! We hope you all had a fun and relaxing St. Patrick’s Day weekend! As we move further into the semester, it’s time to lock in, stay motivated, and finish strong. We’ve got some exciting opportunities, events, and updates coming your way this week, so read on to see what’s happening and how you can stay involved with ColorStack!

If you aren’t a member already, please take a moment to fill out our Membership Form to become an official member of ColorStack@VT.

E-Board Applications Are Now Extended!

Welcome back, ColorStack family! As we head into the final stretch of the semester, we want to highlight an incredible opportunity to get more involved and make a lasting impact on our community. Our E-Board applications are officially extended to March 28th, giving you even more time to take that next step. We’re looking for passionate and driven students who are excited to take on leadership roles, help plan meaningful events, and support the growth of our community. Whether your strengths are in organization, communication, creativity, or finance, there’s a place for you on the team—and a chance to build valuable professional and collaborative experience along the way. The application process includes submitting the application form, followed by interviews for selected candidates. If you’ve ever thought about stepping into a bigger role within ColorStack, this is your moment to go for it.

5 days left — don’t wait to get started.

📅 Upcoming Events

🔎 Research is for you!

Join us for an engaging presentation and interactive showcase on undergraduate research opportunities at Virginia Tech! Discover how you can get involved in research during your time at VT, whether on campus, over the summer, or through funded programs beyond the university. In collaboration with the Office of Undergraduate Research, we’ll break down real pathways to getting started, including research programs, funding opportunities, course credit options, and strategies for connecting with faculty mentors. If you’ve ever wondered how students get involved in research or how you can start your own project, this event will give you the tools and resources to take the first step. Come learn, ask questions, and explore how research can become part of your academic journey!

📅 Date: Monday, March 23rd
🕓 Time: 6:30 PM
📍 Location: Williams Hall
🏫 Room: 334

📩 RSVP HERE

🔎 Tech Horizon Cyber Fair w/ Securitas

Join us at the Tech Horizon Cyber Fair, an interactive, station-based networking event hosted by the Securitas Living-Learning Community at Virginia Tech. Students will rotate between organization and partner stations, engage in open conversations, ask questions, and explore opportunities within the tech ecosystem at Virginia Tech. ColorStack will be featured at the event, sharing opportunities for community-building, mentorship, professional development, and pathways in tech and computing. Come connect with organizations, learn about available resources, and discover new opportunities to grow in your tech journey.

📅 Date: Thursday, March 26th
🕓 Time: 6:30 PM
📍 Location: Corps Leadership and Military Science
🏫 Room: 370

📢 Keeping Up With ColorStack

Stay connected with all things ColorStack@VT! This semester, we have a lot of amazing events in stock for our community. To make sure you don’t miss a thing, be sure to follow us on Instagram for updates and event highlights, join our Slack to stay engaged with the community, and connect with us on LinkedIn to grow your professional network. Together, let’s make this semester one to remember!