Updates
News, Articles, and Campus Notices
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| Stronger than ever: A letter from Frank Shushok Jr. |
In this end of semester message, Shushok — vice president for student affairs — gives the vigilance of students and the Virginia Tech community credit for overcoming a challenging fall term. |
Date:
12/09/2020
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| Birthday project offers unique ways for Hokies to celebrate turning 21 |
After seeing its success at Virginia Tech, educators at schools across the country, such as James Madison University and Kansas State University, have implemented versions of the Hokie Wellness 21st Birthday Project. |
Date:
12/03/2020
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| Virginia Tech Athletics adopts cost-saving measures to address COVID-19 budget impact |
The measures protect all varsity athletics programs and student-athletes. |
Date:
12/03/2020
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| Health district makes plans for COVID-19 vaccine, urges holiday vigilance |
“The vaccine’s not going to be a panacea,” said Noelle Bissell, health director of the New River Health District. “It’s not going to immediately solve problems and flip a switch that we can go back to normal.” |
Date:
12/02/2020
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| Alumnus nears $1.5 million in cash and resources donated via virtual dance parties |
Since March, Chris Kopec has used his virtual dance parties to lift the spirits of millions around the globe, while raising funds and resources for a variety of charities. He's nearing the $1.5 million mark with his year-end finale planned for Dec. 5. |
Date:
12/02/2020
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Statements
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| A message from Dean of University Libraries Tyler Walters |
Classes are online and so is the University Libraries. University Libraries Dean Tyler Walters explained many library resources and expertise have already been online, even before we imagined that our lives would change, and our work would become mostly virtual. |
Date:
03/20/2020
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| May commencement ceremonies to move online; senior celebration in Lane Stadium planned for September |
Virginia Tech President Tim Sands acknowledged the mixed emotions he has heard from graduating seniors as the spring semester has been upended — but knowing that graduates and families needed time to plan for commencement activities, and knowing the fluidity of the ongoing pandemic and the responsive measures that the nation is taking, Sands and other university leaders set in motion a plan for a truly memorable celebration in September. |
Date:
03/19/2020
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| Social distancing: Off-campus gatherings prohibited and enforced |
Date:
03/18/2020
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| Dining Services hours and operations in response to COVID-19 |
Date:
03/18/2020
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| From President Tim Sands: An update on university response to the COVID-19 virus |
Hokie Nation knows the value of assembling in large numbers to support our community. While the power of convening is extraordinary, today we can embrace our fellow Hokies and the members of our communities by respecting social distancing. This is a selfless act. |
Date:
03/17/2020
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