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- - Four cybersecurity steps to take when working or taking classes from home
    With the majority of Virginia Tech students, faculty, and staff now accessing university networks from off-campus, questions may arise about cybersecurity when working remotely. Here are four steps to take to optimize security of your data and devices at home.
- - IT Security Office warns of uptick in COVID-19 related phishing and malware, offers online security tips
    The Virginia Tech IT Security Office has received an increase in phishing and suspicious websites related to COVID-19. Follow these tips to protect yourself and your data.
- - Phone calls, email available for computer issues, software services
    Walk-in IT support and software services on Torgersen Bridge and in the Student Services Building are being suspended until further notice to reduce community spread of COVID-19. Online and phone support options are available.
- - Virginia Tech Police Officer of the Year’s passion for learning an asset to campus safety and security
    George Gymer’s enthusiasm for learning and proactive spirit earned him recognition as 2019 Virginia Tech Police Officer of the Year.
- - Situational awareness: Scam alert
    The Virginia Tech Police Department shares information about recent scams impacting the campus community and offers tips for protecting yourself against phone and email scams.
- - Security guards’ strong connection with campus community a boost to university safety efforts
    Integral to the Virginia Tech Police Department’s efforts to enhance campus safety is the security guard team — a group of individuals dedicated to serving the university community and lending a helping hand wherever it is needed.
- - Visit the COVID-19 (2019 Novel Coronavirus) page for university updates; Form to report self-quarantine plan now available
    University leadership is proactively monitoring an outbreak of respiratory illness caused by a new coronavirus.
- - Special event emergency plans encourage proactive thinking
    Coordinated by Virginia Tech Emergency Management, a formal plan identifies potential emergency conditions at an event site and lays out procedures that need to be followed to increase preparedness, minimize risk, and prevent injury.
- - Students share time and talents with the Virginia Tech Rescue Squad
    When liberal arts students Areej Khan and Ben Klingaman chose the Virginia Tech Rescue Squad as an extracurricular activity, they found that the work also provided insights into their majors.
- - For the Virginia Tech Rescue Squad, the duty to serve never takes a break
    The Virginia Tech Rescue Squad operates 24 hours, seven days a week, 365 days a year - including all breaks.
- - Class of 2019: Virginia Tech Rescue Squad member Alyssa Case always ready to serve
    Case has served in a number of roles within the squad, including as an attendant, assisting with patient care on emergency calls; as the former director of special projects; and currently as an ambulance driver.
- - Security Center a mainstay in ensuring a safe and secure Blacksburg campus
    A team of six full-time employees works 24/7, monitoring more than 600 security cameras across campus and radio channels and assisting with coordination of a range of key security and safety services.
- - Forum series seeks to end sexual violence
    The forum series will feature focused topical discussions on aspects of university culture, policies, systems, and services.
- - There are 'snow' easy calls when it comes to complex winter weather operating decisions
    Learn more about the university’s winter weather preparedness procedures and the comprehensive preparation and collaboration that goes into winter weather planning and deployment.
- - Virginia Tech Police Department reaccredited by Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies
    The department has earned its eighth consecutive reaccreditation.
- - Situational awareness: Larceny
    On Nov. 20, the Virginia Tech Police Department received several reports of items being stolen in non-residential buildings on campus.
- - New hazardous waste retrieval system benefits Virginia Tech research community, Facilities Department
    Virginia Tech Environmental Health and Safety's new online system for hazardous waste ticket submittal makes it easier than ever for researchers and Facilities employees to arrange waste pickups.
- - Situational awareness, Roanoke: Robbery reported
    The Virginia Tech Police Department is passing along information regarding a robbery that occurred in Roanoke on Nov. 11.
- - Timely warning: Sexual assault reported
    On Nov. 11, the Virginia Tech Police Department received a report of a sexual assault that occurred in New Cadet Hall on Nov. 2.
- - Virginia Tech Police announce arrests in case
    The Virginia Tech Police have arrested two men on multiple charges related to a robbery that reportedly occurred on Oct. 22, 2019 in the Squires Student Center Parking Lot.

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