Updates
News, Articles, and Campus Notices
| Title | Description | Info |
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| Health district expects vaccine for 12- to 15-year-olds |
Once approved, the New River Health District could deliver first doses of the Pfizer vaccine in a matter of weeks to children, with parental consent, through on-site school clinics. |
Date:
05/10/2021
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| Returning students can upload vaccination cards into Schiffert portal |
Date:
05/06/2021
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| From President Tim Sands: Cooperation and Hokie spirit helped us finish the year strong |
We had a plan in place to protect our community, maintain operations, and safely return to in-person learning. Our success depended on you — our students, parents, faculty, employees, and alumni — and the support of key partners, including the Town of Blacksburg and the New River Valley Public Health Task Force. |
Date:
05/05/2021
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| Center for Food Systems and Community Transformation works to address food system inequities |
Since its creation in 2019, the Center for Food Systems and Community Transformation has collaborated to offer a variety of resources and trainings. |
Date:
05/04/2021
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| Clearing up misinformation drives district's vaccine outreach |
The New River Health District is going door-to-door in some communities and to local events, answering questions and offering vaccines on the spot to those who want them. |
Date:
05/03/2021
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Statements
| Title | Description | Info |
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| A message to students from Byron Hughes, dean of students |
Like other offices on campus, the Dean of Students Office will be available to you as the semester proceeds. |
Date:
03/16/2020
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| A message from SVP and CBO Dwayne Pinkney |
Efforts to reduce the on-campus population of students and employees support the overall public health goal of limiting the potential spread of the virus. The reduced on-campus population reduces the public health risk for the entire community – including those working on campus and working remotely. |
Date:
03/16/2020
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| A message from Vice President for Human Resources Bryan Garey |
We have received many questions from employees about their options should the coronavirus spread more broadly across Virginia, especially with Friday’s announcement from Gov. Ralph Northam ordering all K-12 schools in the commonwealth to close for a minimum of two weeks. |
Date:
03/15/2020
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| A message from Frank Shushok, interim vice president for Student Affairs |
It’s in times like these past few days that the honor of being a Hokie feels especially amplified. With uncertainty and anxiety coming from every direction, the spirit of generosity from our students and their families has been humbling. |
Date:
03/13/2020
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| University extends spring break, moves classes online, and more in response to COVID-19 |
In consultation with our partners in the Virginia Department of Health, we are adopting a range of principle-based actions, effective immediately. We are confident that these actions will lower the risk to our communities. |
Date:
03/11/2020
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