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VT Campus News

Marzouk, Waller named 2008 graduate man and woman of the year
Two doctoral candidates have been selected as the 2008 Graduate Man of the Year and Graduate Woman of the Year in recognition of their outstanding...
National Association of Black Accountants student organization to expand opportunities in second year
The National Association of Black Accountants student chapter, formed in fall 2007, is now in its second semester at Virginia Tech.
More than 5,000 graduates to be honored at Virginia Tech's spring commencement May 9
Now in its 137th year, Virginia Tech will hold its University Commencement ceremony at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, May 9, in Lane Stadium/Worsham Field. NBC...

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Service-Learning Center director receives award
Michele James-Deramo, director of Virginia Tech's Service-Learning Center, has received a special commendation for Outstanding Contributions to Service-Learning in Higher Education.
Hospitality industry veteran and Hampton Roads Center team up to present workshop on ensuring success
Hospitality industry veteran Howard Feiertag is hosting a workshop aimed at novice and experienced hotel sales managers, directors and general managers looking for ways to...
Kay Dunkley assumes directorship of Reynolds Homestead
Wytheville native Kay Dunkley has been named as director of Virginia Tech's Reynolds Homestead Continuing Education Center in Critz, Va.
ABC News correspondent Pierre Thomas to give keynote address at Virginia Tech National Capital Region commencement ceremony May 11
ABC News Senior Justice Department Correspondent Pierre Thomas will address graduates at Virginia Tech's 28th National Capital Region Commencement Ceremony at 1:30 p.m., Sunday, May...
ABC News correspondent Pierre Thomas to give keynote address at Virginia Tech National Capital Region commencement ceremony May 11
ABC News Senior Justice Department Correspondent Pierre Thomas will address graduates at Virginia Tech's 28th National Capital Region Commencement Ceremony at 1:30 p.m., Sunday, May...
University Commencement Speakers (1959 to 2008)
The following individuals delivered the University Commencement address at Virginia Tech (dating back to 1959):
Japanese traditional drumming to be performed by North Carolina drum group
A performance of "taiko," Japanese traditional drumming, will highlight Japan Fest on Saturday, March 15, 2:30 - 4:30 p.m., at the Lyric Theatre in Blacksburg.

VT Campus Notices

Annual Staff Appreciation Day relay team sign up

You watched the fun last year, not it's your change to join in the excitement! We're looking for teams to show their staff spirit at...
Campus operational changes

Please note the following changes in campus operations.
Heavy traffic and congestion is expected through May 10 for student move-out and commencement. More information.
Schiffert Health...
Parking and Traffic affected at Southgate Center and Sterrett Facility

Communication Network Services (CNS) is installing a new underground communication line near Southgate Center and the Sterrett Facility in order to improve bandwidth capabilities to...
Virginia Tech News reader survey

Help us improve the Virginia Tech News website and affiliated services!
We are planning to redesign the site this summer, with launch before the beginning...
Heavy traffic congestion expected during Student Move-Out, Commencement ceremonies

Student Move-Out will cause heavy traffic congestion on Washington Street, Kent Street, South Drill Field Drive and Old Turner Street.
The following lots will...
End-of-semester security tips from Virginia Tech Police

Each year, as the semester draws to a close, there is an increase in criminal activity on campus. There is an increase in incidents of...

VT Agriculture & Life Sciences

Soil Judging Team captures second place at national competition
The Virginia Tech Soil Judging Team finished in second place in both team judging and...
Virginia Cooperative Extension and Virginia Department of Education form educational partnership
Virginia Cooperative Extension and the Virginia Department of Education have formed a partnership that will...
Dairy Challenge Team returns from Wisconsin with gold award
Virginia Tech's Dairy Challenge Team, a competitive group of students in the College of Agriculture...
University will give its 2008 University Distinguished Achievement Award to Gene James
Gene James of Richmond is the recipient of the 2008 University Distinguished Achievement Award in...
Undergraduate student awarded Fulbright Grant
Phillip Chong, of Fairfax, Va., a senior majoring in agricultural and applied economics in the...
Researchers identify plant immunity suppressing pathogen virulence proteins
Researchers from the Virginia Bioinformatics Institute at Virginia Tech and their colleagues have identified a...

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