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Students focus on COVID-19 impacts on sustainability, education, and society , articleStudents in the urban computing graduate certificate program gave their group presentations via Zoom at the end of semester 2020 Spring Retreat.
Date: Jun 16, 2020 -
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COVID-19 key design , articleRyan Pieper, associate professor at the Washington-Alexandria Architecture Center, found the key to his contribution in the times of COVID-19 in designing a more efficient and widely accessible version of the handheld tools he saw being marketed as germ-free ways to open doors and use on touchscreens.=https://video.vt.edu/media/t/1_8n1z2tof
Date: Jun 15, 2020 -
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A key for staying germ-free , articleRyan Pieper from the College of Architecture and Urban Studies has designed a more efficient and widely accessible version of the handheld tools to reduce physically touching such areas as door pulls and touchscreens. He has made his design plan available for distribution.
Date: Jun 15, 2020 -
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ISCE Scholars focus on timely societal issues , articleFour projects that focus on significant issues facing the world today have been selected to receive funding from the Institute for Society, Culture, and Environment for 2020-21.
Date: Jun 08, 2020 -
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Virginia Tech Board of Visitors approves 2020 promotions, tenure, continued appointments , articleThe Virginia Tech Board of Visitors approved the following promotions, tenure, and continued appointments at its June 2 meeting.
Date: Jun 02, 2020 -
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Bicycling trends show more riders on trails and roadways during COVID-19 , articleIn recent weeks, many trails and roadways – both in the U.S. and abroad - have seen high numbers of bicyclists and pedestrians; and bicycle stores have seen skyrocketing sales.
Date: May 21, 2020 -
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Blazing a Beyond Boundaries path to success , articlePlayLab Inc. cofounders Archie Lee Coates IV and Jeff Franklin say an interdisciplinary education at Virginia Tech helped them bridge the worlds of art, architecture, business, design, fashion, film, music, publishing, products, and more.
Date: May 21, 2020 -
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Council on Virginia Tech History seeks proposals for public art , articleIn 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 -
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In a virtual environment, collaboration and engagement remain at the heart of Climate Action Commitment revision process , articleThis network of nearly 125 students, faculty, and staff from across operations, academics and research, and community representatives continues to be highly engaged in moving the revision process forward – in a fully virtual environment.
Date: May 18, 2020 -
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Virginia Tech offers resources, advice for students scrambling to find jobs, internships during pandemic , articleAcross the nation, new graduates entering the job market and current students seeking internships are feeling the effects of COVID-19.
Date: May 15, 2020 -
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In defense of the virtual , articleWhen Virginia Tech moved courses to an online format as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak in March, the Graduate School quickly pivoted to preserve that tradition. They moved dissertation presentations to the online platform Zoom and made them available to the public, which for some students, made them more accessible to family and friends.
Date: May 15, 2020 -
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Commencement 101: Details about this year's ceremony , articleThe university ceremony will be online at vt.edu at 6:30 p.m. EDT on Friday, May 15, and will be viewable on-demand afterward.
Date: May 11, 2020 -
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Graduate students receive awards for their work , articleMaster's and doctoral students from across Virginia Tech's colleges and campuses received 2020 outstanding student awards for achievements in scholarship, teaching, and service.
Date: May 07, 2020 -
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Sydney Miller named 2020 Outstanding Senior for the College of Architecture and Urban Studies , articleMiller has learned that pushing the boundaries of interior design is key to standing out. That fearless, go-for-it attitude brings ambition and innovation to her designs.
Date: May 04, 2020 -
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Student-run art gallery creates connections between campus and Blacksburg community , articleOn the second story above Joe’s Diner in downtown Blacksburg, the XYZ Art Gallery serves as a bridge between Virginia Tech and the surrounding area. As an entirely student-run venue, XYZ has been showcasing art, music, architecture, and design by and for the community for more than 25 years.
Date: May 01, 2020 -
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Grant funds research on community-level intervention to address opioid overdoses , articleThrough community partnerships and grassroots engagement efforts, Connection 2 Care plans to facilitate peer-to-peer counseling and distribute backpack kits containing life-saving resources to those most at risk of opioid overdoses in the Roanoke area.
Date: Apr 24, 2020 -
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Clubs continue to keep connections close virtually , articleStudent leaders from various Virginia Tech clubs and organizations have switched to online operations in an effort to ensure that the feeling of community so essential to the university experience lives on.
Date: Apr 23, 2020 -
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Creative technologies students cultivate innovation, premiere films at New Orleans Film Festival , articleSince 2016, creative technologies students have participated in the New Orleans Film Festival thanks to assistant professor Rahcel Lin Weaver's partnership as the program director of Cinema Reset. In 2019, a group of students also had an opportunity to debut one of their films in a world premiere.
Date: Apr 21, 2020 -
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U.S. pause on World Health Organization funding could have ripple effects on global health systems and economies, says expert , articlePresident Trump’s decision to halt funding to the World Health Organization (WHO) due to what he claims has been a mishandling of the COVID-19 pandemic could have far-reaching and long-felt effects, says global health policy expert.
Date: Apr 17, 2020 -
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Designers offer tips for constructing remote workstations to optimize productivity, health and well-being , articleMany people are finding creative ways to design productive office space at home during the COVID-19 pandemic, but might lack the design mindset for constructing space that fosters good health and wellness. Virginia Tech interior and industrial design experts offer tips for constructing an ideal at-home workstation.
Date: Apr 17, 2020
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