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Virginia Tech employees donate more than $404,000 to charity	In a mostly virtual environment, senior management areas changed up the way they typically raised money. Fundraisers historically held in person and in the office were creatively switched from bake sales, potlucks, and contests to credit card fund giving, online bingo, and various virtual contests.	Date: 01/15/2021
Virginia Tech employees begin receiving COVID-19 vaccine		Date: 01/14/2021
Virginia Tech COVID-19 lab ready to ramp up testing for thousands of student samples	Virginia Tech’s COVID-19 Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory, located at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC, has processed more than 70,000 samples to support health districts across Virginia and the university community since its launch in April.	Date: 01/13/2021
President Tim Sands highlights resiliency and progress in midst of pandemic	During the roughly 25-minute online presentation, Sands shared insights into COVID-19-related challenges met and lessons learned, as well as gave updates on progress made despite the pandemic in terms of new partnerships, new facilities, and new progress made toward the university’s long-term goals.	Date: 01/13/2021
Demand high as COVID-19 vaccine available to more people in region	The New River Health District began administering the vaccine for people in phase 1b on Jan. 11, and its goal is to vaccinate 1,000 to 1,200 people a day.	Date: 01/13/2021