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Virginia Tech community converges to help meet need for COVID-19 medical supplies	In mid-March, an interdisciplinary group of more than 75 faculty, students, and staff split into teams to carry out 10 projects in rapid science and production, working together to provide Southwest Virginia medical professionals with personal protective equipment and ventilation supplies, as well as the insights to inform their use.	Date: 04/16/2020
Sewing solutions to help fight COVID-19	To date, the group Debie McDonald created, Sewing for Life, has completed more than 1,000 cloth masks, which have been donated to churches, a community outreach program for low-income families, essential workforce members, and medical professionals.	Date: 04/15/2020
Macroeconomics comes to life in Mike Ellerbrock’s digital classroom	Ellerbrock uses lessons from current COVID-19 pandemic events to drive home economic principles in his online classes.	Date: 04/14/2020
Admissions process to lift testing requirement for 2020-21 cycle	There will be no advantage or special consideration for students who choose to take the tests, and no penalty for those who choose to not take the tests.	Date: 04/14/2020
Too much sourdough starter? Try Inn at Virginia Tech's recipe for crumpets	Scott Watson, executive chef at The Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center, offers a simple recipe for locked-in bakers who are rolling in sourdough.	Date: 04/13/2020