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Things to do at Virginia Tech: Oct. 9-15

October 8, 2020

Fall color on Blacksburg campus
Fall color begins to emerge on the Blacksburg campus. Ray Meese for Virginia Tech

What is there to do around campus during a global pandemic? This semester might be a little different, but there are still plenty of activities and events to take part in.

This week’s highlights include German House Language Hours and Movie Night: Back to the Future on Friday, as well as two Venture Out events and a watch party for the Hokies football game against the University of North Carolina on Saturday.

Here’s a sample of upcoming events:

Friday, Oct. 9

Sleep Better Techniques

Fact-Check Your Vote

Chili Challenge: 30th Anniversary

Do It Safer

German House Language Hours

Movie Night: Back to the Future

Saturday, Oct. 10

Venture Out Park and Play Stand up Paddle Boarding

Venture Out Park and Play Canoe

VT vs. UNC Watch Party

Monday, Oct. 12

Lunch & Learn: Food insecurity discussion series (Week 1)

Body Project Series 2A / 2B

Developing Resiliency Workshop Series

Financial Wellness Workshop Series

Hokie Hindsight

Tuesday, Oct. 13

Nutrition 101

Film: Poverty Inc.

Financial Wellness Workshop Series

Quarantivities: Game Night

Virtual Homecoming's Got Talent

2000s Pop Bingo

Wednesday, Oct. 14

Past, Present, Future: A Conversation on Diversity with Current Students and Alumni

Helping Friends in Distress

Combo: Do It Safer & Contraception

Thursday, Oct. 15

Do It Safer

Exploring Purpose & Meaning Support Group

The Hokie Shuffle: A Mixer-Style Event to Learn and Connect

Presidential Debate Watch Party

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