Updates

News, Articles, and Campus Notices

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Students in isolation, quarantine can vote on Election Day	Students who already are registered to vote in Montgomery County must request an application for an emergency absentee ballot by noon on Nov. 2. Once approved, they will receive a paper ballot to vote, from campus, on Election Day.	Date: 11/01/2020
Virginia Cooperative Extension goes digital, explores new pathways for content delivery	Though COVID-19 has halted many of the in-person events that Virginia Cooperative Extension has historically held, it hasn’t slowed Extension agents, specialists, and administrators who have brought many of the in-person experiences online, which has resulted in some unique and useful educational opportunities.	Date: 10/30/2020
Vice President for Human Resources Bryan Garey gives an update on spring work plans, leave, and resources	The upcoming spring semester will operate similarly to the fall semester, outlined in the Fall 2020 COVID-19 Operational Plan.	Date: 10/29/2020
Industry experts: Mentorship, inquisitive spirit among must-have qualities for construction careers	Undergraduate participants attending a recent Building Women in Construction virtual panel had the opportunity to network with female construction industry leaders from Virginia Tech, the Myers-Lawson School of Construction, and more.	Date: 10/29/2020
Alumni couple's contactless candy slide seen around the world	While Chris and Nicole Minor browsed Home Depot's plumbing aisle, their idea for a Halloween candy slide was born. The slide allows for safe pandemic trick-or-treating and is accessible for children with disabilities.	Date: 10/29/2020