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A message from Vice President for Human Resources Bryan Garey	The start of Virginia Tech’s fall 2020 semester is just around the corner. Today, I am specifically addressing our university’s valuable employees and asking for your help.	Date: 07/27/2020
Pandemic forces Virginia Tech’s Autism Clinic to go online, opening new ways to help more families than ever	In the face of novel coronavirus pandemic, the Virginia Tech Autism Clinic — headed by Angela Scarpa, a professor in the Department of Psychology — moved all in-person consultations, therapy, and diagnostic assessments to a secure, online format.	Date: 07/27/2020
Resiliency, entrepreneurial spirit will see agriculture industry through changing economy	The agriculture industry is changing because of COVID-19, and David Kohl, professor emeritus, provides insight on what to expect in the industry over the next few years.	Date: 07/24/2020
New River Valley task force launches Community Wellness Commitment	In partnership with a range of local health, public safety, education, and government agencies, Virginia Tech collaborated to develop the Wellness Commitment as the fall semester approaches for universities and K-12 school systems.	Date: 07/24/2020
Online program focuses on protecting vulnerable older adults during COVID-19 and beyond	When Pamela Teaster envisioned a leadership program in gerontology, the world had not yet been transformed by the COVID-19 pandemic. But now the certificate program’s launch this fall coincides with a time when policies for the aging population are more critical than ever. That’s why an influential advocate from Washington, D.C., is teaching the inaugural class.	Date: 07/23/2020