September 2010

Susan Short to head Outreach Program Development, Jeri Childers named Center for Organizational and Technological Advancement Fellow

Thu, 30 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Susan Short has been named to lead Outreach Program Development at Virginia Tech, a key area of Outreach and International Affairs. She replaces Jeri Childers, who has been named a Center for Organizational and Technological Advancement Fellow.

Mahmood Khan honored with first Brahim's Chair at Universiti Putra Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur

Thu, 30 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Mahmood Khan, professor, Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management, Pamplin College of Business, National Capital Region, received the first Brahim's Chair in Foodservice and Hospitality Management from the Universiti Putra Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, during a recent banquet and ceremony.

Peter Rim appointed Joseph H. Collie Professor of Chemical Engineering

Thu, 30 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Peter Rim of Midlothian, Va., professor of chemical engineering in the College of Engineering at Virginia Tech, was recently appointed the Joseph H. Collie Professor of Chemical Engineering by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors.

Jiann-Shin Chen honored with emeritus status

Thu, 30 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Jiann-Shin Chen, professor of biochemistry in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Virginia Tech, has been conferred the "professor emeritus" title by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors.

Poultry Science Association honors two Virginia Tech faculty members

Thu, 30 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Paul Ruszler, Extension poultry specialist emeritus, and Rami Dalloul, assistant professor, both of the Department of Animal and Poultry Sciences in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Virginia Tech, were honored by the Poultry Science Association during its July 14 annual meeting in Denver, Colo.

Job creation is goal of Virginia Tech project with transportation-related sector in Southwest Virginia

Thu, 30 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Under a $1.67 million grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce, College of Engineering faculty will provide the kind of technical assistance that allows companies to grow and create jobs, says John Provo, interim director of Virginia Tech's Office of Economic Development

Virginia Tech officially launches Smart Grid Information Clearinghouse Web portal

Thu, 30 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Virginia Tech is releasing its full version of the Smart Grid Information Clearinghouse Web portal today.

Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets welcomes Old Guard and Highty-Tighties back for Homecoming

Thu, 30 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400

The Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets will welcome the Class of 1960 back to campus as they celebrate their entrance into the Old Guard.

American Society of Mechanical Engineers honors Srinath Ekkad with Fellowship

Wed, 29 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400

American Society of Mechanical Engineers names Srinath Ekkad, an associate professor of mechanical engineering at Virginia Tech's College of Engineering, as a Fellow of ASME.

Yuriko and Michael Renardy reappointed Class of 1950 Professors

Wed, 29 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Yuriko and Michael Renardy, professors of mathematics in the College of Science at Virginia Tech, have been reappointed as the Virginia Tech Class of 1950 Professors by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors.

Bennet Cassell honored with emeritus status

Wed, 29 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Bennet Cassell, professor of dairy science in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Virginia Tech, has been conferred the "professor emeritus" title by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors.

Scholarship initiative supports 97 students

Wed, 29 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400

The number of low-income residents of the commonwealth able to attend Virginia Tech at no cost under the university's Presidential Scholarship Initiative has grown to 97 in the program's second year of implementation.

Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets, Hokie football team to highlight the colors at North Carolina State game

Wed, 29 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Two cadets have been selected to highlight the colors during the pre-game ceremony for the upcoming Virginia Tech versus North Carolina State game.

2010 annual notice on campus security and emergency notification

Wed, 29 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400

This information is required by law and provided by the Virginia Tech Police Department and Office of Emergency Management.

National Research Council releases doctoral program evaluations

Wed, 29 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400

The National Research Council (NRC), the principal operating agency of the National Academy of Science, has released its findings of an assessment of doctoral programs for more than 5,000 programs, in 62 fields of study, at 212 universities across the United States.

Virginia Tech Dining receives Best Concept Award from 'Food Management Magazine'

Tue, 28 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Virginia Tech Dining Services' "Seasons of Change" event, hosted by Personal Touch Catering, has been recognized with "Food Management Magazine's" 2010 Best Concept Award for Best Special Event.

Jeffrey Reed reappointed Willis G. Worcester Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Tue, 28 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Jeffrey Reed, a professor in the College of Engineering at Virginia Tech, recently was reappointed the Willis G. Worcester Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors.

Truman Capone honored with emeritus status

Tue, 28 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Truman Capone, professor of art and director of the School of Visual Arts in the College of Architecture and Urban Studies at Virginia Tech, has been conferred the "professor emeritus" title by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors.

Findings from Virginia Tech-led study help Wounded Warrior Program increase services to veterans

Tue, 28 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400

It's common knowledge that many service members returning from Iraq and Afghanistan suffer from PTSD and depression. A Virginia Tech-led survey of 2,000 Virginia veterans found that U.S. military screening procedures allow veterans with diagnosable injuries to slip through the cracks.

Extension, cooperatives to hold 34th annual Forestry and Wildlife Field Tours

Tue, 28 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Virginia Cooperative Extension and the Virginia Forest Landowner Education Program in Virginia Tech's College of Natural Resources and Environment will hold their 34th Annual Fall Forestry and Wildlife Field Tour Programs starting Oct. 15.

Virginia Tech Police Lt. George Jackson graduates from FBI National Academy

Tue, 28 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400

George C. Jackson, a lieutenant in the Virginia Tech Police Department, recently completed the Federal Bureau of Investigation's (FBI) National Academy Program, a professional course of study for law enforcement leaders that serves to improve the administration of justice in police departments and agencies and to raise law enforcement standards, knowledge, and cooperation.

In memoriam: David Gayle, sophomore, College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences

Tue, 28 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400

David Campbell Gayle, 19, of Norfolk, passed away unexpectedly in Blacksburg, VA, on Saturday, September 25, 2010.

Graduate program offers unique view of global higher education

Mon, 27 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400

A group of Virginia Tech Ph.D. students recently returned from travels in Switzerland and Italy as participants in a program that offers insights into higher education and the professoriate on the global scale.

Saifur Rahman reappointed Joseph R. Loring Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Mon, 27 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Saifur Rahman, professor of electrical and computer engineering in the College of Engineering and director of the Advanced Research Institute, National Capital Region, at Virginia Tech, was recently reappointed the Joseph R. Loring Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors.

Stephen Boyle honored with emeritus status

Mon, 27 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Stephen Boyle, professor of biomedical sciences and pathobiology and director of Center for Molecular Medicine and Infectious Diseases in the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech, has been conferred the "professor emeritus" title by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors.

Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets alumnus Tom Roberts named Boston College game Hokie Hero

Mon, 27 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets alumnus retired Col. James Tom Roberts, U.S. Army, who earned a degree in business administration from the Pamplin College of Business in 1962 has been selected as the Hokie Hero for the Virginia Tech versus Boston College game.

Grant advances drug discovery research against a parasite and a fungus

Mon, 27 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Pablo Sobrado, assistant professor of biochemistry with the Fralin Life Science Institute at Virginia Tech, has received a $1.5 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to advance his research on a unique sugar that occurs both in the cells of the parasite that causes Chagas' disease in millions of people and in the cells of a fungus that causes disease in immuno-compromised individuals.

Virginia Tech research institute receives $1 million in honor of Joseph Vipperman

Fri, 24 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400

In honor of Joseph H. Vipperman, a 1962 electrical engineering alumnus of Virginia Tech, and a retired executive vice president of American Electric Power, his former company is presenting a $1 million gift to Virginia Tech's Institute for Critical Technology and Applied Science.

Virginia Tech, The Lyric Theatre present the Grammy-winning Kronos Quartet Oct. 6

Fri, 24 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400

On Wednesday, Oct. 6, at 8 p.m., renowned eclectic string ensemble the Kronos Quartet will perform at The Lyric Theatre, 135 College Avenue. The concert is presented by the Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech, the Department of Music at Virginia Tech, and The Lyric Theatre.

College of Natural Resources and Environment launches student Leadership Institute

Fri, 24 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Virginia Tech's College of Natural Resources and the Environment launched a new program to develop leadership abilities in some of its top students to help prepare them as future leaders in managing natural resources for sustainability and biodiversity.

Leo Piilonen appointed William E. Hassinger, Jr. Senior Faculty Fellow in Physics

Fri, 24 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Leo Piilonen, professor of physics in the College of Science at Virginia Tech, was recently appointed the William E. Hassinger, Jr., Senior Faculty Fellow in Physics by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors.

Dennis Blodgett honored with emeritus status

Fri, 24 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Dr. Dennis Blodgett, associate professor of biomedical sciences and pathobiology in the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech, has been conferred the "associate professor emeritus" title by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors.

Principles of Community Speaker Series to feature Hector Amaya

Fri, 24 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Hector Amaya, assistant professor of media studies at the University of Virginia, will be the guest speaker at the first Principles of Community Speaker Series event Oct. 11.

Researcher seeks to create 'citizen scientists' to help in response to environmental disasters

Thu, 23 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Jules White, with the electrical and computer engineering department, has been awarded a grant to put the task of data collection during a catastrophe such as the recent Gulf Coast oil spill into the hands of ordinary citizens.

Reynolds Homestead receives national Big Read grant

Thu, 23 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400

March 2011 will be a big month at the Reynolds Homestead -- under a National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) grant, the Virginia Tech center will host The Big Read, Patrick County's first. The lyrical poetry of Emily Dickinson will be the focus.

Former veterinary college dean Peter Eyre receives top honor from University of Edinburgh

Thu, 23 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Dr. Peter Eyre, professor and dean emeritus of the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, has been awarded one of the University of Edinburgh Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies' highest honors, receiving a degree of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery - honoris causa, for his contributions to veterinary medicine.

Renowned population geneticist Spencer Wells to deliver keynote lecture at Virginia Bioinformatics Institute's 10th anniversary event

Thu, 23 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400

The Virginia Bioinformatics Institute at Virginia Tech will formally celebrate its 10th anniversary on Oct. 7, with a day of events, including a keynote lecture by renowned population geneticist and anthropologist Spencer Wells.

College of Science alumnus exits 'Jeopardy!' with third-highest total winnings

Thu, 23 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Virginia Tech College of Science alumnus Roger Craig ended his reign as the show's champion Sept. 21, amassing a seven-day total of $231,200 in cash winnings.

Saied Mostaghimi reappointed H.E. and Elizabeth F. Alphin Professor

Thu, 23 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Saied Mostaghimi was recently reappointed as the H.E. and Elizabeth F. Alphin Professor of Agriculture and Life Sciences by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors.

W.E. Beal honored with emeritus status

Thu, 23 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400

W.E. "Bill" Beal, professor of animal and poultry sciences in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Virginia Tech, has been conferred the “professor emeritus” title by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors.

Ali Butt helps spearhead National Academy of Engineering’s U.S. Frontiers symposium

Thu, 23 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Ali Butt, an assistant professor with the College of Engineering at Virginia Tech's computer science department, is helping spearhead the National Academy of Engineering's 16^th annual U.S. Frontiers of Engineering Symposium. Also attending are Virginia Tech's Dennis Hong and Leigh McCue-Weil.

Students design unmanned drone to take action against terrorist activity