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Additional support, virtual experiences for students who need to isolate or quarantine , articleForgot the toothpaste? Have a question or need a friendly ear? A new care and support team, isolation assistants, and expanded virtual options help students who need to isolate or quarantine on campus stay connected and get what they need.
Date: Oct 20, 2020 -
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H-A-L-L-O-W-E-E-N safety tips from the Virginia Tech Police DepartmentFrom wearing face coverings, to staying visible, Virginia Tech Police Department has easy tips to stay safe this spooky season.
Date: Oct 20, 2020 -
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Virginia Tech researchers awarded $1 million grant to study the survival of SARS-CoV-2 on surfaces in the food supply chain , articleVirginia Tech researchers are studying how long SARS-CoV-2 survives on surfaces, focusing on its survival on food, food contact surfaces, and other points along the food supply chain.
Date: Oct 19, 2020 -
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Amid pandemic, flu shot more important than ever , articleThis year, flu season collides with the coronavirus pandemic. Cynthia Morrow of the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine explains why it's critical to know the differences and similarities between the two viruses.
Date: Oct 19, 2020 -
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Virginia Tech sets course for spring semester , articleA virtual town hall will be held on Oct. 22 at 1 p.m. to focus on issues and questions related to the spring semester.
Date: Oct 19, 2020 -
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Class of 2024 medical students honored in White Coat Ceremony , articleWhile this year’s White Coat Ceremony looked different than years’ past with masks and physical distancing and without a crowd of family and friends, there was still celebration for the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine’s class of 2024.
Date: Oct 18, 2020 -
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COVID-19 repository highlights how Virginia Tech’s social scientists are responding to the pandemic , articleThe Institute for Society, Culture, and Environment, Virginia Tech’s investment institute focused broadly on the social sciences, has been highlighting the research and expertise of its social scientists through its COVID-19 publication repository, which was established this spring.
Date: Oct 15, 2020 -
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Faculty finding ways to connect, build community, teach hands-on skills despite challenges , articleFor faculty like Kristopher Hite, the pandemic's dark cloud creates a silver lining of opportunity in adapting how classes and labs are held.
Date: Oct 15, 2020 -
Article ItemStudents, employees in D.C. area encouraged to register for COVID-19 testing , article
Asymptomatic, surveillance testing for Virginia Tech employees and students in the greater Washington, D.C., metro area will begin Tuesday, October 20.
Date: Oct 14, 2020 -
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Music community flourishes during virtual connection , articleA weekly meeting of Virginia Tech music majors, this year’s online Convocation has not only kept many of the long-standing traditions, but also added some new features to the gathering.
Date: Oct 14, 2020 -
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Virginia Tech faculty building connections, communities to help students succeed in virtual classrooms , articleVirginia Tech has taken a collaborative and student-focused approach to developing faculty networks and resources to assist in transitioning courses and reengaging students in active learning.
Date: Oct 14, 2020 -
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Technical Assistance Program connects university expertise with business needs , articleWhen a Virginia-based manufacturer wanted to show that its disinfecting cabinet was effective against the virus that causes COVID-19, it turned to a university program that enables faculty members to respond quickly to market needs and gives businesses a streamlined process for accessing this knowledge.
Date: Oct 13, 2020 -
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Fall break dos and don'ts , articleThough this semester is unlike any other, the opportunity to take advantage of fall break remains and is perhaps heightened as students will be tasked with staying vigilant in both their studies and in keeping public health guidelines in the weeks to come.
Date: Oct 12, 2020 -
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New JAMA reports highlight 'striking' number of deaths from COVID-19, says biostatistics expert , article"In spite of some of the rhetoric, the United States has lagged behind most of the rest of the world in effectively combating the pandemic," said disease surveillance expert Ron Fricker.
Date: Oct 12, 2020 -
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Fighting fatigue key in battling COVID-19 , articleIf left unchecked, this weariness can become overwhelming and grow into apathy toward those same public health guidelines that have thus far helped mitigate many widespread outbreaks. Some basic coping skills can help individuals lift their spirits and prevent lowering their guard.
Date: Oct 09, 2020 -
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Fleet Services continues to serve the university community with their vehicle rental needsAs a courtesy reminder, Fleet Services is open from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Monday-Friday) and ready to serve the Virginia Tech community.
Date: Oct 09, 2020 -
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Wildlife courses, in-person and virtual, spark new energy during pandemic , articleInteracting with Kevin Hamed, collegiate assistant professor in the Department of Fish and Wildlife Conservation, from a safe distance, makes all of the difference for Emma Weaver, a senior who is majoring in wildlife conservation.
Date: Oct 08, 2020 -
General ItemStudents encouraged to get tested before Thanksgiving break Date: Oct 08, 2020
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Halfway through the semester, Virginia Tech rises to the challenge , articleAlthough this is excellent progress, we are not yet where we need to be to relax the policies that have guided us to this point. This is not the time to give in to pandemic fatigue.
Date: Oct 07, 2020 -
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Fighting COVID with design , articleBobby Vance, alumnus and former faculty member in the College of Architecture and Urban Studies, led design of a COVID Shield that’s simple, effective, and gaining national attention.
Date: Oct 07, 2020
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