Updates
News, Articles, and Campus Notices
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| Pandemic turns garage into performance hall |
At a time when singing indoors has been largely considered a serious threat for the spread of COVID-19, Virginia Tech School of Performing Arts faculty members had to think creatively to identify low-risk locations for music ensemble rehearsals. The parking deck on Perry Street turned out to provide an ideal environment with some surprising bonus features. |
Date:
10/27/2020
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| GO Virginia, Office of Economic Development work to address COVID-19 |
Virginia Tech's Office of Economic Development is helping university researchers, local businesses, and organizations secure state funding for projects addressing the economic and public health challenges during the COVID-19 crisis. |
Date:
10/26/2020
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| Scare up some safe Halloween fun |
Don’t wait until Oct. 31 to decide how you’re going to celebrate. Make a plan now for a safe Halloween in the midst of the pandemic. |
Date:
10/25/2020
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| Campus operations continue after Thanksgiving break |
Virginia Tech will continue to follow the principles and procedures outlined in its Fall 2020 COVID-19 Operational Plan in the coming weeks and months, delivering on its commitment to provide best-in-class operations to the university community. |
Date:
10/22/2020
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| Health and safety considerations guided spring decisions, say Virginia Tech leaders |
In a Thursday town hall, four academic leaders at Virginia Tech acknowledged they have heard frustration from students, especially about losing a weeklong spring break, but are looking for solutions that still allow time to relax and unwind while limiting travel — a key strategy for limiting the spread of COVID-19. |
Date:
10/22/2020
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Statements
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| A message from Dean Byron Hughes, Chief Mac Babb, and Chief Anthony Wilson: We’re still in this together |
The smallest of our choices have a significant impact on the greater whole – particularly at this moment when anxieties are running high and resources are low. |
Date:
01/25/2021
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| From President Tim Sands: Maintain vigilance and commitment this spring |
Our success this semester depends on each one of us. We’ve all worked hard to get this far, so let’s make it count as we look forward to reclaiming the active campus we know and love. |
Date:
01/18/2021
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| From President Tim Sands: Thank you for your outstanding work this year |
2020 will be remembered for challenges the likes of which have not been seen for generations. The year will also be remembered for the way we met those challenges. We developed thoughtful and pragmatic plans, adapted to changing circumstances, and safely served the needs of the community while maintaining a focus on our mission. |
Date:
12/15/2020
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| A message from President Tim Sands: Implementing mandatory random prevalence testing |
Mandatory random prevalence testing will allow monitoring of the status of COVID-19 on campus and in Blacksburg with a statistically significant sample of the entire undergraduate population. |
Date:
09/18/2020
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| A letter from Frank Shushok Jr.: Remember our calling |
Ut Prosim compels us to model love — in whatever shape it is most needed at any given time. Right now, we especially need the kind of courageous love that puts others first, makes hard decisions, holds others accountable, and models the brilliance of an “all-in” community. |
Date:
07/21/2020
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