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Article ItemSesquicentennial celebration to kick off this fall , article
Four main celebrations focused on different themes and Ut Prosim as the capstone will feature unique opportunities for engagement involving faculty, staff, students, alumni, and all campuses.
Date: Apr 09, 2021 -
Article ItemPlanned public art to illuminate stories from region’s historically marginalized communities , article
Explore proposed sculptural installations on Virginia Tech's Blacksburg campus and the relationship between public art, history, and representation during a virtual discussion on April 19 from noon-1 p.m.
Date: Apr 02, 2021 -
Article ItemCivil War Weekend goes virtual for the first time with an array of free events in March , article
For the first time in the 30-year history of the Civil War Weekend, attendees can participate in this celebrated gathering from anywhere, at no cost.
Date: Mar 02, 2021 -
Article ItemBringing history to life , article
The Center for Human-Computer Interaction is helping build teams of historians, computer scientists, educators, and visual artists that are developing new and meaningful ways for people to interact with history.
Date: Feb 05, 2021 -
Article ItemCouncil on Virginia Tech History identifies semifinalists for public art call , article
Seven semifinalists were announced by a selection committee of university subject-matter experts for development of a public art installation located at Solitude and the Fraction Family House.
Date: Oct 30, 2020 -
Article ItemPandemic doesn't slow planning for historic celebration , article
Beginning in fall 2021, the university will kick off a multifaceted celebration of its sesquicentennial anniversary. Since March, the Sesquicentennial Steering Committee and work groups have met virtually to craft a vision of Virginia Tech’s first 150 years in a way that looks at the past, lives in the present, and leans into the future.
Date: Jul 28, 2020 -
Article ItemCouncil on Virginia Tech History seeks proposals for public art , article
In preparation for the university's sesquicentennial in 2022, the Council on Virginia Tech History seeks proposals for creative approaches to highlight how historically marginalized communities have shaped and will continue to shape Virginia Tech.
Date: May 21, 2020 -
Article ItemProjects holistically illuminate university’s past , article
Beginning with its charge in 2017, the Council on Virginia Tech History has sought to give voice to the untold stories of those within the community.
Date: Nov 20, 2019 -
Article ItemCouncil on VT History to host showcase during Principles of Community week , article
The council will unveil its initial showcase at 3 p.m. March 20 at Newman Library.
Date: Mar 14, 2019 -
Article ItemRosemary Blieszner, Anne Khademian named co-chairs of Sesquicentennial Steering Committee , article
The co-chairs will guide the efforts of a broadly representative group of alumni, faculty, students, and community members in advance of the university's 150th year celebration in 2022. Committee members will be invited to join the effort in fall 2018.
Date: Oct 22, 2018 -
Article ItemVirginia Tech's sesquicentennial class is a diverse group , article
The class of 2022 comes to campus with a higher academic profile and includes more underrepresented and underserved students than last year’s first-year class.
Date: Jul 09, 2018