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Burruss lighting celebrates community , articleVirginia Tech is fortunate beyond words to have such support, so we are lighting Burruss Hall in Hokie Orange and Maroon as a visual expression of our gratitude to all.
Date: Nov 18, 2020 -
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Home for startups: Virginia Tech ranked among nation’s top schools for entrepreneurship studies , articleDerick Maggard, executive director of the Apex Center for Entrepreneurs, said interest in entrepreneurship has grown significantly among Virginia Tech students, many of whom see it as a means to create positive change.
Date: Nov 17, 2020 -
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Impact of COVID-19 pandemic continues to inform Board of Visitors meetings , articleThe board approved a resolution authorizing the university to adjust its 2020-21 operating budget to reflect the financial impact of COVID-19.
Date: Nov 16, 2020 -
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Board approves university budget revision as financial impacts of pandemic become more clear , articleIn June, the Board of Visitors approved a preliminary operating budget knowing of the likely need to adjust it once the financial impact of COVID-19 could be better understood.
Date: Nov 16, 2020 -
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From President Tim Sands: The challenge ahead is to stay the course , articleAs we approach Thanksgiving, take the opportunity to rest, relax, and enjoy time with close friends and family in accordance with public health guidelines. But please remain vigilant, and heed the warnings about travel and large indoor groups.
Date: Nov 16, 2020 -
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Virginia Tech lab joins network to expand COVID-19 testing across state , articleVirginia Tech was selected as one of three exclusive OneLab Network Tier 2 laboratories to expand COVID-19 testing capacity across Virginia, Governor Ralph Northam announced on Nov. 10.
Date: Nov 10, 2020 -
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Forum reflects on finding common ground and making connections after 2020 election , articleIn a virtual program on Nov. 4, President Tim Sands and vice presidents Menah Pratt-Clarke and Frank Shushok discussed ways that the community could use dialogue and thought-provoking conversations to transform and grow.
Date: Nov 05, 2020 -
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Virginia Tech Board of Visitors to meet Nov. 15-16 , articleDuring the two-day meeting, board members will receive reports on utilities and energy management initiatives, campus sustainability, and the University Ombuds Office, as well as updates on the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia and the university’s strategic plan.
Date: Nov 04, 2020 -
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For the election, Hokies should lead by example , articleIn a message to the Virginia Tech community, President Tim Sands encourages Hokies everywhere to demonstrate how the spirit of community is stronger than the division driven by politics.
Date: Nov 02, 2020 -
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Virginia Tech selected for national alliance to develop a more inclusive and diverse STEM faculty , articleVirginia Tech and other cohort institutions are working together to develop and advance inclusive faculty recruitment, hiring, and retention practices.
Date: Oct 29, 2020 -
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New Virginia Tech research lab to explore human side of advanced technology , article“Technology should not be created simply for the sake of creating technology,” said Aaron Brantly, director of the Tech4Humanity Lab. “We need to consider the impact of the technology on human beings. That’s the bullseye of our mission.”
Date: Oct 23, 2020 -
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Campus operations continue after Thanksgiving break , articleVirginia Tech will continue to follow the principles and procedures outlined in its Fall 2020 COVID-19 Operational Plan in the coming weeks and months, delivering on its commitment to provide best-in-class operations to the university community.
Date: Oct 22, 2020 -
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Health and safety considerations guided spring decisions, say Virginia Tech leaders , articleIn a Thursday town hall, four academic leaders at Virginia Tech acknowledged they have heard frustration from students, especially about losing a weeklong spring break, but are looking for solutions that still allow time to relax and unwind while limiting travel — a key strategy for limiting the spread of COVID-19.
Date: Oct 22, 2020 -
General ItemTown hall to discuss 2021 spring semester Date: Oct 22, 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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Virginia Tech observes Indigenous Peoples Day on Oct. 12 , articleIn the message to the university community, President Tim Sands and Vice President for Strategic Affairs and Diversity Menah Pratt-Clarke write that Indigenous Peoples Day is intended to celebrate Native Americans and to honor their place in our shared history and culture.
Date: Oct 12, 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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Mental health professionals use virtual conversation to encourage rest, good nutrition, and exercise , articleThe hour-long discussion with President Tim Sands came at a critical time — near the midway point of the semester while being surrounded by ongoing, stressful circumstances in the nation and world.
Date: Oct 05, 2020 -
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A message from President Tim Sands: High-contact testing program , articleThe next phase of our testing plan is focused on the health and safety of individuals in high-contact situations. These employees and students, due to the nature of their jobs or academic responsibilities, have a higher level of interaction with the public or each other and may at times be unable to maintain the recommended physical distancing.
Date: Sep 30, 2020 -
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The Market of Virginia Tech helps provide healthy food to students in need , articleSupported by a $1.5 million donation by the alumni couple Hema and Mehul Sanghani, the university recently launched an innovative program to enhance food-access for today’s Hokies.
Date: Sep 29, 2020
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