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Friday, July 3 is an exam day for Summer Session I
To the University Community:
Administrative Professional Development Program nominations due July 13
From: University Organizational and Professional Development
University Bookstore Computer Service Center gets new phone number
From: University Bookstore Computer Service Center
Existing race/ethnicity data to be reformatted in Banner; update your records now
From: Office for Equity and Inclusion, Office of Institutional Research and Effectiveness
Graduate Life Center plaza paver order submission deadline extended
From: Monika Gibson, Graduate School Student Services
Registration open for short-course summer workshops
From: Institute for Distance and Distributed Learning
Registration open for LISA short courses in statistics
From: Eric Vance, Department of Statistics
Gobblerfest call for participation
From: University Unions and Student Activities
University publications available to university communtity
From: Clara Cox, Director of University Publications
Radford catering company to provide food and coffee in Johnston Student Center
From: Sandy Broughton, University Unions and Student Activities
Northern Virginia Center-related mail/postage changes to begin July 1
From: Aprile Belk, Northern Virginia Center
University Libraries personnel updates
From: Eileen Hitchingham, Dean of Libraries
Six-week support group for women whose partners have Asperger Syndrome interest assessment
From: Angela Scapra, Virginia Tech Autism Clinic
Transportation and Parking Update spring/summer 2009 edition now available
From: Transportation and Campus Services
2009-10 Promotion and tenure guidelines and Adobe Acrobat 9.0 dossier-building sessions
From: The Office of the Provost
Re: 2009-10 P&T Guidelines and Adobe Acrobat 9.0 Dossier-Building Sessions
Staff Award for Outstanding Performance in Labs call for nominations
From: The Laboratory Employee Professional Development Network
Updated May 11: Campus road closures for summer 2009
From: Transportation and Campus Services
Save the date: faculty mentoring workshops
From: Office of the Provost
Telephone workshops offered for family caregivers
From: Wanda Osburn, Department of Human Resources
Wanted: Your end-of-semester, summer break operational closures and amended hours
Virginia Tech News is looking for your information on campus closings and amended hours planned for end of the semester, and summer break.
End-of-semester, summer break operational closures and amended hours
Various campus offices and entities will be either closed, or operating on adjusted schedules toward the end of spring semester, and throughout the...
Alternative transportation option offers free sign up through August
From: Transportation and Campus Services
Center for European Studies and Architecture short courses and summer courses at CESA in 2010
From: Paul Knox, School of Public and International Affairs
American Indian Heritage Month call for proposals
From: Multicultural Programs and Services
New bike and personal transportation policy
From: Transportation and Campus Services
Virginia Tech Tag campaign launches with chances to win Hokie prizes
From: Marketing and Strategic Communications
Presidents Award for Excellence, Governors Award call for nominations
From: Human Resouces
Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education resources, membership benefits
Virginia Tech has recently become a member of the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). Membership covers...
Important information about Virginia Tech e-mail account-targeted phishing scams
To all users of University managed e-mail systems:
Visitor parking information
All campus visitors must stop at the Visitor Information Center, located on Southgate Drive, to pick up a visitor-parking permit before parking on...
Memo Regarding the Digital Millennium Copyright Act and Infringement of Copyright
You may have heard that there has been a large number of Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) violation reports sent to U.S.
universities and...
Spouse and Dependent Scholarship Fund
The Spouse and Dependent Scholarship Fund supports and encourages the education of dependents and spouses of eligible employees at Virginia Tech...
Database helps locate research funding
Researchers at Virginia Tech now have access to an online database to search for funding from private foundations.
Academic Advising website
Virginia Tech demonstrates its commitment to advising is by recognizing and supporting the needs of academic advisors.
Rooms for nursing mothers
Several designated spaces available to nursing mothers. These spaces are available to all employees, staff and students at Virginia Tech.
Program assists dual-career couples
Virginia Tech's Dual Career Assistance Program (DCAP) provides job search assistance, information, and support to the partner or spouse of a recruited...
University policy on discrimination and harassment
Virginia Tech does not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of the following characteristics:
Work/Life Resources offers variety of services for faculty and staff
Virginia Tech Work/Life Resources strives to support a healthy
integration of work and personal life for the diverse group of
faculty and staff who work at the University. A comfortable work/life
balance allows employees to contribute their best efforts to academic
and diversity goals.
Campus snow and ice traffic emergency procedures
Virginia Tech is in the time of year when snow and icy roads may become an issue.
VT Alerts: Double-check your records or sign up
From: Larry Hincker, Associate Vice President for University Relations
Interlibrary loans at Newman Library
Virginia Tech's Newman Library offers the interlibrary loan (ILLiad), a service to Virginia Tech students, faculty, and staff to ensure that they have...
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 theft in residence...
Conflict resolution program available
The Office for Equity and Inclusion provides conflict resolution
services, which are available to all members of the Virginia Tech
community. These...
Spring 2009 deans and graduates lists to be released week of June 22, 2009
Virginia Tech is extremely proud of the academic accomplishments of its students. As such, students who achieve Dean's List honors or who graduate...
Family Therapy Center provides support group for survivors of suicide
The Family Therapy Center of Virginia Tech announces a support group for those who have lost a loved one to suicide. A complexity of emotions arises...
HR Today newsletter available online
HR Today (PDF), the quarterly Office of Human Resources newsletter for faculty and staff, is available online.
ALERT: Virginia Tech-targeted e-mail phishing scam
Virginia Tech e-mail system users are, yet again, being harassed online by "phishing" messages.
Prestons Restaurant offers new experience
A change comes with every season. There are new
offerings at Preston's Restaurant at the Inn at Virginia Tech.
WVTF Public Radio announces new digital media platforms
WVTF Public Radio, stationed in Roanoke, Va., recently partnered with National Public Radio Digital Media to offer two new services for listeners...
Thomas E. Cook Counseling Center provides services and support
Thomas E. Cook Counseling Center provides individual and group counseling for both undergraduate and graduate students, counseling services information...
SafeWatch program supports campus diversity
SafeWatch is a university program that promotes the understanding of university policies that are related to harassment, discrimination, or similar...
Parent Relations program offered
The Parent Relations program of the Dean of Students Office serves as a liaison to Hokie Parents to communicate and share information about the...
Bike, Bus, and Walk program offers free campus parking permits, access to Emergency Ride Home Service
Bike, Bus, & Walk (BB&W) is available to Virginia Tech faculty, staff, and non-resident students who use, or would like to start using alternative...
Vanpool program offers alternative commuting option
The Virginia Tech Vanpool Program is available for full-time, permanent employees for commuting purposes.
Information, guidelines about carpool programs
From: Transportation and Campus Services
New online form for requesting University Relations photographer services
From: University Relations, Visual and Broadcast Communications
Distressed student reporting system
From: Dean of Students Office
Transportation and Campus Services now on Facebook
From: Transportation and Campus Services
Conserve energy during winter break
In preparation for the end of the semester and the Holiday break, Facilities Services staff will be inspecting campus facilities to ensure they are...
Hokie Student Print Center in Squires now open
From: Transportation and Campus Services
New online resource for faculty interested in corporate or foundation support
From: Office of Corporate and Foundation Relations
Employee support during the economic downturn is subject of human resources April column
From: Department of Human Resources
Virginia Tech warns of housing scam
From: Virginia Tech, Off-Campus Housing Office
New version of Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9) issued
From: Office of the University Controller
Social networking: Stay connected with Virginia Tech
Stay connected with Virginia Tech through profiles on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and more.
New Media Center offers numerous resources
Virginia Tech's New Media Center, located in Torgersen Hall, is a multimedia computer lab offering free access to software and hardware available...
All bicycles parked on campus must be registered
Virginia Tech requires that all bicycles parked on campus are
registered.
Helpful tips for bike safety and usage
For those that ride their bicycles on campus, Virginia Tech's Transportation and Campus Services (formerly Office of Transportation) offers some...
WUVT 90.7 FM student-run radio station
WUVT 90.7 FM is a student-run, non-for-profit radio station that broadcasts in the Montgomery County, Christiansburg, Radford, Floyd, Giles, Salem,...
Virginia Tech Recreational Sports offers intramural sports year-round
Virginia Tech Recreational Sports provides a variety of intramural sports throughout the year that promote physical fitness and help strengthen team...
Information on blue light safety phones
For the safety of the members of the Virginia Tech community, the university has installed 63 blue light safety phones located throughout the campus....
Safety tips from the police department
The Virginia Tech Police Department offers tips aimed at preventing crime in the Virignia Tech community and threats to personal safety.
Recycling at Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech Recycling, part of the Physical Plant Operations office, offers convenient locations throughout campus to recycle items such as plastic...
Services at Schiffert Health Center
Virginia Tech's Schiffert Health Center offers a wide variety of services to its students.
Abuse prevention workshops offered by Womens Center
The Women’s Center at Virginia Tech puts on a series of workshops and presentations that deal with women’s issues.
Tips for Facebook privacy
Facebook is becoming much more prevalent in the online age and it is thus increasingly ever important to protect one's digital identity. Facebook...
Student legal services
Virginia Tech maintains a lawyer to help students with legal matters. The Student Legal Services office located in Squires 143 can assist in renting,...
Students Police Academy
The Virginia Tech Police Department offers a free class every Fall and Spring semester that teaches students the finer points of a day in the life...
Software Skills Gateway
Virginia Tech in conjunction with Element K and Safari offer The Software Skills Gateway which offer a vast array of courses in computer literacy...
Americans with Disabilities (ADA) services
University ADA Services at Virginia Tech provides equal access to services through individualized accommodations for employees with disabilities...
Hokie Hands trailer offers tools for service projects
Virginia Tech students, staff, and faculty now have access to the Hokie Hands Trailer, a new effort by the Virginia Tech Service-Learning Center...
Center for Academic Enrichment and Excellence provides academic support for undergraduates
Center for Academic Enrichment and Excellence offers free academic support, such as tutoring and weekly academic success seminars for undergraduates....
College transition program offered
Programs are now being offered to help transfer students with matters of college transition. These various programs help students make a successful...
Learning assistance programs offered
Programs are now being provided to students to help with matters of learning assistance. These programs help students improve their academic skills...
Continuing academic excellence programs offered
Programs are now being offered to assist students in continuing academic excellence at Virginia Tech. These various programs are designed for those...
Harassment prevention at Virginia Tech
From: The Office for Equity and Inclusion
Community standards, health, safety, and security
From: Zenobia Lawrence Hikes, Vice President for Student Affairs;
Wendell Flinchum, Chief, Virginia Tech Police; and
Hal Irvin, Associate Vice...
Parking changes for home basketball games
From: Transportation and Campus Services
Computer security tips for the semester break
From: Information Technology Security at Virginia Tech
Public space registration information coordinated by University Unions and Student Activities
From: Event Planning Office, University Unions and Student Activities
Graduates asked to unsubscribe from VT Alerts
To: All Virginia Tech Students
Weather event or emergency notification distribution channels
University emergency notification procedures
Listing details for Campus Notices
From: Virginia Tech News
Parking and traffic information for home football game
From: Transportation and Campus Services