Diversity

Conference takes on national challenge for more diversity in natural resources careers

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0400

The College of Natural Resources and Environment is hosting this national conference June 19-21 on the Blacksburg campus.

In memoriam: Hayward 'Woody' Farrar Jr., the Gloria D. Smith Professor of Africana Studies and associate professor of history, College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences

Fri, 31 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Hayward "Woody" Farrar Jr., the Gloria D. Smith Professor of Africana Studies and associate professor of history at Virginia Tech, died on Thursday, May 30, 2013.

Photos: Meet the 2013 Humphrey Fellows

Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Twelve midcareer professionals from 11 different countries are studying at the Virginia Tech Language and Culture Institute as part of the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program.

Work of two undergraduate students recognized at regional research symposium

Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Jancarla Ocampo, a sophomore majoring in biological sciences, took first place in the poster competition. Alysha Simmons, a junior majoring in animal and poultry sciences and biological sciences, won second place in the oral competition.

Photos: Language and Culture Institute packs the park for picnic

Mon, 06 May 2013 17:11:24 -0400

Students, faculty, and staff celebrate the end of classes at Caboose Park in Blacksburg, Va.

Susan Asselin recognized for exceptional leadership in access and inclusion

Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Susan Asselin is nationally recognized for her research and service aimed at improving the lives of youth with disabilities as they transition from school to work and higher education.

Donning of the Kente ceremony to be held May 16

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Virginia Tech's Black Organizations Council will hold the annual Donning of the Kente ceremony on Thursday, May 16, at 2 p.m. in the Graduate Life Center.

Graduate School diversity scholars seek to create inclusive community

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Diversity scholars in the Graduate School at Virginia Tech unveiled their projects and research April 17 during a presentation and dialogue session.

Undergraduate research symposium focuses on global and local diversity issues

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400

College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences hosts undergraduate research symposium on diversity.

Photos: 2013 Steger Poetry Prize

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Undergraduate poets compete for $1800 in awards at the annual Steger Poetry Prize event.

Nikki Giovanni announces Steger Poetry Prize winners

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Undergraduates pen poems about the future and compete for cash in the Steger Poetry Prize event.

Alumna to discuss women in the military

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Lt. Col. Kisha Flagg will deliver a presentation entitled, "Moving Ahead: Women in the Military."

Students win awards at the North Carolina A&T McNair Research Symposium

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500

Kenneth Basham III of Roanoke, Va., a senior majoring in human nutrition, foods, and exercise in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, won for his oral presentation. Erica Lee of Virginia Beach, Va., a senior majoring in sociology in the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences, won for her poster presentation.

University Libraries hosts interactive programs, movies, and more to mark Black History Month

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500

University Libraries is celebrating February as Black History Month with interactive programs, documentary movies, and discussion of the culture in music and books. All of the events are open to the public and light refreshments will be served.

Virginia Tech celebrates Black History Month with cultural events, tributes

Fri, 25 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500

Join the Virginia Tech community as it celebrates Black History Month with a variety of cultural events focusing on this year’s theme, "At the Crossroads of Freedom and Equality: The Emancipation Proclamation and the March on Washington."

U.S. State Department renews Humphrey Fellowship Program

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500

The Virginia Tech Language and Culture Institute has been selected by the State Department to continue hosting Hubert H. Humphrey Fellows from around the world for a long-term intensive English training program.

Center for the Arts presents violinist Diane Monroe as part of Martin Luther King Jr. celebration

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500

Diane Monroe, accompanied by her jazz quartet, vocalist Paul Jost, and guitarist Monnette Sudley, will bring music from the Civil Rights Movement to the Lyric Theatre stage on Jan. 25 at 8 p.m.

Division of Student Affairs recognizes fall 2012 Safe Zone trainers

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500

To date, nearly 200 individuals have completed the Safe Zone program.

Community asked to reaffirm commitment to the Virginia Tech Principles of Community

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Our Virginia Tech Principles of Community call on us to take individual and collective responsibility to eliminate bias and discrimination.

Photos: Students carry fellow Hokie to Cascades Falls

Tue, 04 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500

In the spirit of Virginia Tech's motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), more than a dozen Hokies helped carry paraplegic and first-year master’s student Justin Graves to the top of the Cascade Falls in Giles County, Va., by make-shift stretcher and by back.

Eighth annual Martin Luther King Jr. celebration to be held Jan. 20 to 26

Tue, 04 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500

This year’s celebration, Commemorating the March on Washington, D.C.: Leading Social Change 50 Years Later, honors King's legacy of service, education, and nonviolent social change.

Josiah Tlou named distinguished global scholar

Tue, 04 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Virginia Tech's Josiah Tlou named distinguished global scholar following 35 years of educational collaborations around the world.

Laura W. Rugless named executive director of equity and access

Wed, 07 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Laura W. Rugless's responsibilities in the Department of Human Resources include leading the university's efforts to foster an inclusive, discrimination/harassment-free environment for all employees.

Third-graders treated to history of West Africa through songs and stories

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Morikeba Kouyate will share songs and stories of West Africa in two performances on Nov. 2.

Undergraduate's research on student perceptions of diversity at Virginia Tech wins award

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Mark Managuio, a senior majoring in political science and sociology in the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences, recently won the Research in Education Award at the University of Delaware's 10th Annual National McNair Research Conference.

American Indian Heritage Month focuses on the richness of culture

Thu, 18 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400

The month-long celebration will take place through Nov. 15.

Virginia Tech celebrates first LGBT history month

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400

This will be the first time a cultural awareness month dedicated to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender issues is observed at Virginia Tech.

One-night-only staged reading of Dustin Lance Black's '8' comes to Blacksburg

Mon, 01 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Claire Guthrie Gastañaga, executive director of the ACLU of Virginia, will lead a discussion after the performance. The play is free and open to the public.

Undergraduate research opportunity provides student with a lifetime career achievement

Mon, 24 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Virginia Tech student David Vasquez and a team of three additional undergraduates from other Virginia schools found a new molecule in space. Discoveries like this only happen four to five times a year in the astrochemisty field.

Latanya Walker named director of alumni relations for diversity, inclusion, and community engagement

Thu, 02 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Latanya Walker, who has held the role of assistant director in the Upward Bound program since 2005, will be responsible for creating and maintaining supportive relationships between the university and multicultural alumni.

Multicultural Academic Opportunities Program students prepare to present summer research findings

Wed, 01 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0400

The Multicultural Academic Opportunities Program and McNair Research Symposium will be held on Friday, Aug. 3 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Graduate Life Center at Donaldson Brown. It is open to the public.

McNair Scholars prepare for summer research symposium and reflect on program

Mon, 30 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0400

The Multicultural Academic Opportunities Program and McNair Research Symposium will be held on Friday, Aug. 3 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Graduate Life Center at Donaldson Brown.

First cohort of diversity scholars from the Graduate School present research

Wed, 27 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0400

The 2011-12 diversity scholars from the Graduate School at Virginia Tech presented results of their research projects and initiatives during the diversity spotlight event.

Karen DePauw awarded grant to explore lack of diversity in STEM doctoral degree recipients

Thu, 24 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Graduate Education Dean Karen DePauw will lead an effort to address the issue of underrepresentation in STEM fields. The broader impact includes societal benefits such as a more diverse faculty serving as role models to attract students to become professors in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math.

Donning of the Kente graduation ceremony honors African culture, student achievement May 10

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400

The ceremony honors the achievements of graduating African-American students.

2012-13 McNair Scholars Program cohort announced

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Of the 15 students selected, 10 are from Virginia Tech and five are from Hampton University. The new cohort will be at Virginia Tech this summer to participate in their Summer Research Experience.

Exchange program with Malawi, Zambia seeks to improve public health practices

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Professionals from Malawi and Zambia participate in an immersion experience with local health and media organizations.

'Gender, Bodies & Technology' conference attracts international participation

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Transdisciplinary conference on Gender, Bodies & Technology attracts participants from all over the world.

Virginia Tech Union announces 2012-13 student directors

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Virginia Tech Union brings quality educational and social entertainment to the university and the outside community, including concerts, speaking engagements, and festivals.

Photos: International Street Fair

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 16:55:08 -0400

Pamplin diversity case competition examined multicultural team performance

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400

The annual competition presents a business case concerning a diversity issue; the competing student teams have to analyze the issue and provide recommendations for improvement.

Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month at Virginia Tech through April 30

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400

As part of the month-long celebration, the Vietnamese Student Association’s annual Culture Show will be held Saturday, April 21, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. in the Commonwealth Ballroom.

Raffaella De Vita wins National Science Foundation award to study pelvic floor disorders

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Raffaella De Vita is leading a national study on pelvic floor disorder, including seeking out new treatments and providing new ways to prevent organ prolapse.

Dining Services, Au Bon Pain to offer Passover menu items April 6 through 14

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Items meeting kosher guidelines for Passover will be available at the Au Bon Pain locations in Squires Student Center and the Graduate Life Center.

'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.

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."

Virginia Tech's Principles of Community: Renew your commitment

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400

The signatures on the principles represent a partnership among all segments of the university community to create and maintain an environment where bias and exclusion are continually rejected and where our excellence as an institution is pursued through an approach of inclusion and respect for the individual.

Celebrate Jewish Awareness Month at Virginia Tech through April 15

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Learn about Jewish contributions to American and global culture through this month-long series of events, many of which are free and open to the public.