Diversity

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.

Celebrate diversity with the 53rd annual International Street Fair March 31

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

The International Street Fair features performers, international vendors, food, and more, and is free and open to the public.

Five named Multicultural Fellows

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Multicultural Fellows are a select group of Virginia Tech faculty and staff members who promote the university's diversity efforts.

Registration now open for 2012 Black Alumni Reunion

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Virginia Tech’s 2012 Black Alumni Reunion will take place March 15 through 18.

Companies lead workshops at Pamplin diversity conference

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Pamplin's diversity conference on Saturday, Feb. 25 will feature workshops led by corporate representatives from Ernst & Young, Freddie Mac, Frito-Lay, and Target and a keynote address by Virginia Tech vice president for diversity and inclusion William Lewis.

Virginia Tech researcher seeks faster debugging process for software

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Virginia Tech College of Engineering researcher Chao Wang will use a five-year, $478,000 National Science Foundation Faculty Early Career Development award to help solve the ever-complex problem of debugging computer software.

Forum on human rights features student research

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500

"Human Rights: Witnessing and Responsibility," a dean's research forum sponsored by the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences, will be held at Virginia Tech on Jan. 27.

Virginia Tech celebrates Black History Month through Feb. 29, John Legend to perform

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Scheduled events include a performance by musician John Legend; a speaking engagement with one of the "Lost Boys of Sudan," Mariak Machok Chuor; and an open mic night celebrating the contributions of female rappers and lyricists.

Art reception to display winners' work

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Students who took top honors in the 2012 Martin Luther King Jr. poster and essay contests will have their work displayed Jan. 17 through Feb. 4 at Perspective Gallery.

Elder financial abuse heightens during holidays

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Older adults need to know the warning signals of financial abuse and exploitation, how to prevent it, and what to do if it does occur.

University plans seventh annual Martin Luther King Jr. celebration

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Events planned for the university's seventh annual Martin Luther King Jr. celebration, Jan. 15-21. Events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.

Diversity Development Institute promotes new perspectives

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500

William Lewis Sr., vice president of the office, will speak at the University Open House this Saturday.

Bamboom Dance Company brings urban dance to Virginia Tech

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Bamboom, short for Bamboom Dance Company, is an organization for students to share their love of hip-hop and other urban dance styles through workshops and performances.

Strong Together Initiative to promote awareness of Principles of Community

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400

The reception, which is free and open to all students, staff, faculty, and community members, will also serve as a welcome-to-campus mixer for recently hired employees and their families.

Virginia Tech's American Indian Heritage Month celebration honors tradition, changing perspectives

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400

This year's theme, "Telling Our Story," inspires a series of events held Oct. 15 through Nov. 15.

Virginia Tech celebrates Hispanic-Latino Heritage Month through Oct. 15

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Events include film screenings, art exhibits, cultural seminars, and live performances.

One-woman show to explore depression and suicide through humor and art

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400

The event, to be held in the auditorium of the Graduate Life Center at Donaldson Brown, is free and open to the public.

Diversity Development Institute to sponsor Conversations on Race workshop

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Faye Allard, assistant professor in the sociology department at Montclair State University, will be on campus, Oct. 3, to host a Diversity Development Institute session entitled, "A Conversation about Race."

Multicultural Programs and Services hires LGBTQ coordinator

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Virginia Tech's office of Multicultural Programs and Services in the Division of Student Affairs has hired Catherine Cotrupi for the newly created role.

Tech firm NVIDIA names Virginia Tech as CUDA Research Center

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Wu Feng of the College of Engineering will head the local center.

Virginia Tech researcher to study incompatibility issues on wireless networks, improve service

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Yaling Yang won a $450,000 National Science Foundation Faculty Early Career Development award to spearhead the sorting of cross-layer incompatibility issues that slow wireless networking delivery on the Internet.

Ernst & Young to lead workplace diversity workshop

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Representatives from Ernst & Young will host a workshop, "The Importance of Diversity Education in the Workplace," on Friday, Sept. 16, 10 a.m. – noon, at The Inn at Virginia Tech.

Mark Cartwright achieves Certified Professional in Supplier Diversity status

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Mark Cartwright, assistant director of purchasing for supplier diversity, has achieved the status of Certified Professional in Supplier Diversity from the Institute of Supply Management.

Principles of Community Speaker Series to feature Virginia Tech student-athletes, coaches

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Debunking myths about student-athletes is the topic for the fourth Principles of Community Speaker Series.

Virginia Tech's World Cup soccer tournament celebrates diversity on campus

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400

The Virginia Tech men's soccer program will assist in the sixth annual Virginia Tech World Cup soccer tournament April 8-9.

Hokies United for Japan to hold fundraising, awareness event at International Street Fair April 2

Tue, 22 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Hokies United for Japan will hold an event to raise funds for and awareness of the victims in Japan as a result of the recent earthquake and tsunami.

Blind physicist Aziza Baccouche to give motivational talk tomorrow

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Her motivational presentation, titled "Seeking Vision," is designed to help change the general public's perception and abilities of blind people.

Virginia Tech celebrates Jewish Awareness Month

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0500

The fifth annual Jewish Awareness Month celebration will take place March 14 through April 15.

Pamplin hosts diversity case competition for all majors

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0500

The Pamplin College of Business is hosting a diversity case competition, open to all Virginia Tech students.

Learning about multicultural competence at Pamplin diversity conference

Wed, 16 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0500

The Pamplin Multicultural Diversity Council's sixth annual Diversity Conference will feature workshops led by corporate representatives from Ernst & Young, Freddie Mac, KPMG, PricewaterhouseCoopers, and Target.

Principles of Community Speaker Series to bring Jamie Washington to campus

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Jamie Washington, president and founder of the Washington Consulting Group, will be the guest speaker at the Principles of Community Speaker Series event Feb. 17.

Ron Masri, Virginia Tech Upward Bound alumnus, to speak at National Trio Day

Thu, 10 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Ron Masri -- the son of Lebanese immigrants who participated in Talent Search and Upward Bound programs at Virginia Tech, then went on to earn a doctorate and start a successful physical therapy business -- will speak during National TRIO Day.

Photos: Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 12:00:01 -0500

Virginia Tech celebrates Black History Month with cultural events, speakers

Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0500

The theme for this year's series of posters and events is "African Americans and the Civil War."

Virginia Tech diversity program wins national honors

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Virginia Tech's Center for the Enhancement of Engineering Diversity, directed by Bevlee Watford, is a 2010 winner of the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology's (ABET) national Claire L. Felbinger Award for Diversity.

Images: Martin Luther King Jr. Poster Contest

Fri, 14 Jan 2011 13:32:10 -0500

University plans sixth annual Martin Luther King Jr. celebration, Jan. 3-31

Wed, 22 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Virginia Tech has planned its annual Martin Luther King Jr. celebration for Jan. 3-31. The events scheduled for the celebration are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.