Updates
News, Articles, and Campus Notices
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| Stay safe and healthy with these ideas on what to do over Labor Day weekend |
We've compiled a list of things to do over the three-day weekend in and around Blacksburg. Many are fun, some are productive, and all can be done in a safe manner by following face covering, physical distancing, and basic hygiene guidelines. |
Date:
09/04/2020
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| For the Labor Day weekend, find safe activities in and around Blacksburg |
I know it can be hard, but we must again put others first, make hard decisions, hold ourselves accountable, and model our uncompromising commitment to public health and to each other. |
Date:
09/03/2020
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| Town hall: University and community prepared to manage increased cases |
Virginia Tech President Tim Sands, Blacksburg Mayor Leslie Hager-Smith, and New River Valley Health District Director Noelle Bissell discussed a variety of topics — from management of COVID-19 cases in the community to the decision to ban tailgating this fall. |
Date:
09/03/2020
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| Virginia Tech researchers begin testing campus wastewater for COVID-19 |
The advance will allow the university to monitor clusters of campus buildings on a daily basis, testing for the presence of the virus in fecal matter. If the testing shows positive results, the university can then conduct targeted testing among individuals to zero in on possible infections. |
Date:
09/03/2020
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| Northern Virginia campuses reconfigure spaces, class design for a safe semester |
At Virginia Tech’s three campuses in the greater Washington, D.C., metro area, leaders have had to adapt to the pandemic with different challenges than the main Blacksburg campus. |
Date:
09/03/2020
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Statements
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| A message to Blacksburg Hokies from President Tim Sands |
Prior to Gov. Ralph Northam’s new executive order, President Tim Sands sent the following message to all students to reinforce social distancing practices. |
Date:
03/30/2020
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| A March 27 message to the Virginia Tech community from President Tim Sands |
I strongly encourage you to follow public health guidelines to stay at home and practice social distancing to keep our community healthy and ensure that we continue to have the capacity to care for and manage the needs of those who become ill. |
Date:
03/27/2020
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| A message from Don Taylor: Research Resources for COVID-19 |
Date:
03/24/2020
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| A message from Vice President of Human Resources Bryan Garey |
We hope to rebound quickly from this health crisis. We will assess the ongoing financial impact on the university and will keep you informed as our plans emerge. |
Date:
03/24/2020
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| A message from the Global Education Office on study abroad support |
Date:
03/24/2020
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