Updates
News, Articles, and Campus Notices
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| Understanding COVID-19 is complicated, but you know what to do |
In this essay, interim dean of the College of Science Ron Fricker encourages Hokies to remain committed to the practices in place that will bring the COVID-19 pandemic to an end. |
Date:
02/17/2021
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| Quick access to COVID-19 support resources, testing information among new Hokie Ready app enhancements |
The Hokie Ready app offers comprehensive safety and emergency resources for the university community. Virginia Tech Emergency Management recently rolled out a new homescreen feature within the app that will be updated with critical safety information. |
Date:
02/16/2021
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| From President Tim Sands: Increased testing and vigilance required, COVID variants presumed to be in region |
Given the data we’re currently seeing and the uncertainty over the spread of more potent variants, it is important to take these actions now to bring the virus under better control and prevent the need to impose more stringent measures. |
Date:
02/16/2021
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| International virologist to address the faith, science of COVID-19 vaccinations in Black communities |
Oveta Fuller, a scientist and ordained minister who has worked to address HIV awareness through faith leaders, will bring her experience working with HIV/AIDS to a discussion of the COVID-19 pandemic and resistance to getting vaccinated in the next installment of the Maury Strauss Distinguished Public Lecture Series, hosted by Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC. |
Date:
02/15/2021
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| Avoiding relationship ruts during the pandemic |
Rose Wesche, an assistant professor in Virginia Tech’s Department of Human Development and Family Science, offers three commonly accepted, research-based strategies that can help romantic relationships thrive during any amount of stress. |
Date:
02/11/2021
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| A message to the Virginia Tech community regarding COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) |
Guided by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Virginia Department of Health, and Virginia Tech’s Schiffert Health Center, a number of important actions are in the process of being planned and implemented. |
Date:
03/03/2020
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| Open letter to the Virginia Tech community: University suspending participation in all activities in Italy |
Because of the continued growth in the number of COVID-19 cases in Italy, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a “Warning Level 3, Avoid Nonessential Travel” for Italy earlier this afternoon. Given this development, and in accordance with Policy 1070, Virginia Tech is suspending participation in all activities in Italy immediately. |
Date:
02/28/2020
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