March 2012

Virginia Tech statement on ruling overturning findings of the U.S. Department of Education

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 08:53:19 -0400

The U.S. Department of Education’s administrative law judge ruled the university did not violate provisions of federal law known as the Clery Act. He eliminated the fines levied by the department.

An expert in gerontology shares her thoughts on aging and well-being

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Rosemary Blieszner, who was recently reappointed as an Alumni Distinguished Professor, shares her views on aging well.

'The Real World: Hawaii' alum talks alcohol, LGBTQ issues, diversity at Virginia Tech April 4

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400

The event, which is part of Virginia Tech's Pride Week, is free and open to the public.

Defining Hokies: Student Sean Simons is driven to express his creativity

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Sean Simons is a senior English major whose creativity goes beyond his own writings and shows up in everything from his graphic designs and opinion columns to even his tweets.

Dennis Welch honored with emeritus status

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400

A member of the Virginia Tech community since 1981, Welch has made significant contributions to the understanding of English literature through his work, in particular, on William Blake, as well as other American and British writers.

Alison Matthiessen named communications manager for the Division of Undergraduate Education

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Matthiessen will lead the communications plan for the division, which includes the Office of Student Success, the Office of Undergraduate Programs, the Office of Enrollment and Degree Management, the Office of Academic Effectiveness, the Institute for Distance and Distributed Learning, and the Office of Learning Technologies.

Wu Feng, internationally known computer scientist, receives Turner Fellowship

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400

In 2011, Wu Feng unveiled HokieSpeed, a supercomputer with an energy efficiency that makes it the highest ranked commodity supercomputer in the United States on the Green500 list.

18th century slapstick comes to life in 'A Servant of Two Masters'

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400

The Department of Theatre and Cinema production runs April 12 through April 21 in the Squires Studio Theatre and is directed by faculty member David Johnson.

Charles C. Stallings honored with emeritus status

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400

An Extension dairy specialist has been conferred emeritus status by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors.

Virginia Tech to host 2012 ACC Meeting of the Minds undergraduate research conference

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400

The seventh annual ACC Meeting of the Minds Conference is being hosted for the first time in Blacksburg, Va., at The Inn at Virginia Tech. The university will have 15 undergraduate students participating.

Class of 2015 to complete Caldwell March as freshman training year concludes for cadets

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400

During the fall semester, the freshmen class of cadets, along with their cadre responsible for the initial phase of freshman training, completed the first 13 miles of the march starting at the Caldwell homestead.

Stefan Duma, recognized brain trauma expert, named Harry Wyatt Professor in Engineering

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Stefan Duma is internationally recognized for his landmark studies in injury biomechanics and traumatic brain injury.

Senior Vice President and Provost Mark G. McNamee to give 2012 Graduate School Commencement address

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Approximately 1,000 Virginia Tech graduate students are expected to complete their degree requirements and participate in the ceremony.

Turner Street project to house university offices, support parking needs for Center for the Arts

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400

A new building taking shape on Turner Street will provide Virginia Tech with essential support and efficiencies.

Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine to host diversity symposium, April 13 through 15

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400

This year's theme is "More than Meets the Eye: Understanding Our Seen and Unseen Differences."

S.K. De Datta honored with emeritus status

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Under his guidance, the Office of International Research, Education, and Development became one of the largest international program offices in the United States, with a presence in 44 countries and a current research portfolio of more than $90 million and a cumulative portfolio of $150 million.

First Lady Michelle Obama to address Virginia Tech graduates

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Mrs. Obama joins U.S. Sen. Mark Warner, D-VA, as commencement speaker.

Crime alert: Sexual assault in Slusher Hall

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400

An incident was recently reported in which a student was sexually assaulted by another student. The incident occurred on or about January 23 in the early morning hours in a room located in Slusher Hall.

VT KnowledgeWorks business concept competition finalists announced

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400

VT KnowledgeWorks has announced the finalists in the Student and Open Business Concept Competitions to be held on April 11 at the Fourth Annual Entrepreneurship Challenge at The Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center.

Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets' Echo Company to lead White Ribbon Campaign

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Join Echo Company and the Corps of Cadets in supporting the White Ribbon Campaign this week.

James R. Bohland honored with emeritus status

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400

As vice president and executive director of National Capital Region Operations, Bohland led the effort to develop and implement of new strategic directions in resilience, security, sustainability, health, and technology.

Academic and Student Affairs building renamed Lavery Hall

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400

The Academic and Student Affairs building under construction on Old Turner Street at the north end of Virginia Tech's main campus has been renamed Lavery Hall in honor of the university’s 12th president, William E. Lavery.

Pamplin College of Business Dean Richard E. Sorensen to retire next year

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Before being appointed dean at Virginia Tech in July 1982, Richard E. Sorensen led Appalachian State University's business school for nine years; thus, he will have been a dean for 40 years.

From Africa to Europe, Virginia Tech students take their education abroad

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Every year, approximately 1,200 Virginia Tech undergraduates take what they have learned in the classroom and apply it to real world situations by studying abroad.

Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech asks community to leave its mark on new facility

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400

A beam signing event for the new center will be held on March 28 and 29 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.

Xin Luo joins veterinary college as assistant professor of immunology

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Xin Luo of Pasadena, Calif., has joined the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech as an assistant professor of immunology in the Department of Biomedical Sciences and Pathobiology.

'This I Believe II' reaffirmed as Virginia Tech's 2012-13 Common Book

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400

"This I Believe II," a collection of 75 short essays of personal philosophies of writers both known and unknown, was reconfirmed as Virginia Tech's 2012-13 Common Book.

Search committee for the Vice President for Student Affairs selects three finalists for campus interviews

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400

All members of the community are invited to attend each candidate's open forum presentation on "The Vision for Student Affairs at a Large Public Comprehensive Land-Grant Research University." A reception will follow the presentation.

Resolutions to honor Deriek Crouse, name campus building, and define weapons regulation approved by board of visitors

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Also at the full meeting of the board, Rector George Nolen announced the selection of the student representatives to the board for 2012-13.

Technology entrepreneur talks community and innovation at the Lyric Theatre

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Where technology, quality of life and entrepreneurship converge, Bob Summers sees rich opportunity for a surge in Blacksburg's economic development.

Kathleen Alexander's work in Botswana attracts attention of U.S. ambassador

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Kathleen Alexander gave an overview of her research and outreach program in Botswana to U.S. Ambassador Michelle Gavin, who attended the opening of a women's craft center that was funded with part of a $2.6-million grant spearheaded by Alexander.

Jon Udell to serve as first Distinguished Innovator in Residence

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Jon Udell, an author, information architect, software developer and new media innovator, will give a free lecture at the Inn at Virginia Tech April 12, on "Representing the World: How Web Users Can Become Web Thinkers and Web Makers."

Two grants strengthen traffic safety programs on campus