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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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Finding strength in global perspectives, design team places second at AIAA competition , articleWith international ties, this aerospace engineering design team was formed through a partnership between Virginia Tech and Hamburg University of Applied Sciences.
Date: Oct 19, 2020 -
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String Project brings music instruction to Montgomery County , articleMontgomery County school students are receiving music instruction through the Virginia Tech String Project. Graduate and undergraduate teachers, under the supervision of Virginia Tech Music faculty, give small group and individualized instruction on a variety of string instruments. Due to COVID-19, weekly instruction this year has utilized Zoom, with monthly in-person gatherings on campus, where social distancing can be maintained.=https://video.vt.edu/media/1_meb6g0f6
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 -
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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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Virginia Tech to celebrate transfer students, support staff during National Transfer Student Week , articleThe annual celebration recognizes this valued Virginia Tech student population and highlights their successes and contributions to the campus community.
Date: Oct 13, 2020 -
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Design meets beauty in the new Virtual Sculpture Garden , articleThe Virtual Sculpture Garden takes viewers to a place where beauty and design come together to keep the arts community connected during a time of physical distancing.
Date: Oct 13, 2020 -
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Helping a new generation of students experience international perspectives , articleAfter earning her bachelor’s degree from Virginia Tech, Kay Moody Winzenried (submitted photo) fell in love with international travel. Her passion extends to providing support for Virginia Tech undergraduates to study at the Steger Center for International Scholarship in Riva San Vitale, Switzerland.
Date: Oct 12, 2020 -
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How do you manage traffic in space? , articleSix members of the Air Force ROTC unit were able to participate in a space-traffic exercise when Col. Eric Dorminey became a Sprint Advanced Concept Training operations center site lead with the U.S. Space Command.
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 -
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Undergraduate enrollment bucks national trend; rises from last year , articleVirginia Tech’s undergraduate enrollment stood at 30,016 as of Fall Census 2020 (Sept. 21), up from 29,300, or a 2.4 percent increase, from a year ago. Total enrollment — including undergraduate, graduate, and professional students — now stands at 37,010, up from 36,383 (an increase of 1.7 percent) recorded on Fall Census 2019.
Date: Oct 01, 2020 -
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Collaborative VTBound program gives international students online starting point , articleThe VTBound program was created to support virtual learning for international students who are in numerous time zones so they are able to begin their education at Virginia Tech in fall 2020.
Date: Sep 25, 2020 -
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A message from President Tim Sands: Implementing mandatory random prevalence testing , articleMandatory random prevalence testing will allow monitoring of the status of COVID-19 on campus and in Blacksburg with a statistically significant sample of the entire undergraduate population.
Date: Sep 18, 2020 -
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Virginia Tech (virtual) Majors Fair offers opportunity for students to explore academic paths , articleThe annual event, hosted by Academic Advising Initiatives and Student Government Association, helps students explore the diverse options available at the university to find their perfect fit or even add a second major.
Date: Sep 18, 2020 -
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Virginia Tech climbs seven spots in Most Innovative Schools ranking by U.S. News & World Report , articleU.S. News & World Report compiles its Most Innovative Schools ranking by asking college presidents, provosts, and admissions deans to nominate up to 15 colleges or universities that are making the most innovative improvements in terms of curriculum, faculty, students, campus life, technology, or facilities.
Date: Sep 15, 2020 -
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$10 million grant to foster new sustainable biomass research , articleProfessor Chad Bolding will focus on the utilization of forest residues — secondary materials such as branches and treetops left behind after traditional forest products are transported to mills.
Date: Sep 15, 2020 -
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Marching to a different forecast: Ben Sheppard is The Marching Virginians’ first official weather forecaster , articleThe senior meteorology major prepares forecasts for band practices and performances in Blacksburg as well as away games and exhibitions.
Date: Sep 09, 2020 -
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President Tim Sands hosts virtual student conversation on Sept. 11During the hourlong discussion, President Sands and university leaders willl field questions from undergraduate and graduate students related to the return to campus for the fall semester.
Date: Sep 08, 2020 -
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Anne Brown earns 2019 Outstanding Undergraduate Research Mentor Award , articleBrown was recognized for her mentorship of the undergraduate research community and exemplifying the university motto of Ut Prosim (That I May Serve) through her guidance.
Date: Sep 02, 2020
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