http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/feeds/university-unions-and-student-activities.html en Thu, 01 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/rss/rss.html http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2011/11/111411-dsa-artjam.html <p>The exhibit will include stone carvings and sculptures, acrylic landscape paintings, textiles, metal work, jewelry, and altered paper art.</p> Mon, 14 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2011/11/111411-dsa-artjam.html Division of Student Affairs University Unions and Student Activities Arts http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2011/11/110911-dsa-avettbrothers.html <p>Tickets are still available for this show.</p> Wed, 09 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2011/11/110911-dsa-avettbrothers.html Division of Student Affairs Arts University Unions and Student Activities http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2011/11/110411-dsa-alumnispeakers.html <p>This free series features stories of success and advice from Virginia Tech graduates.</p> Fri, 04 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2011/11/110411-dsa-alumnispeakers.html Division of Student Affairs Student Life University Unions and Student Activities Alumni http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2011/11/110211-dsa-ufoexpert.html <div xmlns:o="urn:www.microsoft.com/office" xmlns:st1="urn:www.microsoft.com/smarttags" xmlns:st2="urn:www.microsoft.com/smarttags2" xmlns:w="urn:www.microsoft.com/word" xmlns:x="urn:www.microsoft.com/excel"><p>Hastings will present his lecture, "UFOs: The Secret Story," at this free event.</p></div> Wed, 02 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2011/11/110211-dsa-ufoexpert.html Division of Student Affairs University Unions and Student Activities Student Life http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2011/10/102111-dsa-sga.html <p>The elected student governing body offers undergraduates a way to get involved through various initiatives to improve campus life.</p> Fri, 21 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2011/10/102111-dsa-sga.html Division of Student Affairs Student Life University Unions and Student Activities Pamplin College of Business College of Engineering College of Science http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2011/10/102111-dsa-breakzone.html <div xmlns:o="urn:www.microsoft.com/office" xmlns:st1="urn:www.microsoft.com/smarttags" xmlns:st2="urn:www.microsoft.com/smarttags2" xmlns:w="urn:www.microsoft.com/word" xmlns:x="urn:www.microsoft.com/excel"><p>The free event will feature games and prizes, including gift certificates from local businesses.</p></div> Fri, 21 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2011/10/102111-dsa-breakzone.html Division of Student Affairs University Unions and Student Activities Student Life http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2011/10/101711-dsa-laughriot.html <div xmlns:o="urn:www.microsoft.com/office" xmlns:st1="urn:www.microsoft.com/smarttags" xmlns:st2="urn:www.microsoft.com/smarttags2" xmlns:w="urn:www.microsoft.com/word" xmlns:x="urn:www.microsoft.com/excel"><p>All ages are welcome for this family-friendly stand-up performance by the renowned comedian and television actor.</p></div> Mon, 17 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2011/10/101711-dsa-laughriot.html Division of Student Affairs University Unions and Student Activities Arts http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2011/10/101111-dsa-homecomingschedule.html <p>The theme of this year's Homecoming week celebration honors the university's first Homecoming game back in 1926.</p> Tue, 11 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2011/10/101111-dsa-homecomingschedule.html Division of Student Affairs Student Life Alumni University Unions and Student Activities http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2011/10/101111-dsa-snow.html <div xmlns:o="urn:www.microsoft.com/office" xmlns:st1="urn:www.microsoft.com/smarttags" xmlns:st2="urn:www.microsoft.com/smarttags2" xmlns:w="urn:www.microsoft.com/word" xmlns:x="urn:www.microsoft.com/excel"><div xmlns:o="urn:www.microsoft.com/office" xmlns:st1="urn:www.microsoft.com/smarttags" xmlns:st2="urn:www.microsoft.com/smarttags2" xmlns:w="urn:www.microsoft.com/word" xmlns:x="urn:www.microsoft.com/excel"><p>Freestyle sports enthusiast Jason White of Baltimore, Md., a senior majoring in civil engineering in the College of Engineering, is in contention to be sent as a Snow at Virginia Tech team representative at the mini series 2012 Dew Tour event at Snowflex in Lynchburg, Va. </p></div></div> Tue, 11 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2011/10/101111-dsa-snow.html College of Engineering College of Natural Resources and Environment Division of Student Affairs Student Life University Unions and Student Activities http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2011/10/100611-dsa-heartsinthevalleyexhibit.html <div xmlns:o="urn:www.microsoft.com/office" xmlns:st1="urn:www.microsoft.com/smarttags" xmlns:st2="urn:www.microsoft.com/smarttags2" xmlns:w="urn:www.microsoft.com/word" xmlns:x="urn:www.microsoft.com/excel"><p>The exhibit will feature paintings, drawings, and installations based around the human form and landscapes from two nationally recognized artists.</p></div> Thu, 06 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2011/10/100611-dsa-heartsinthevalleyexhibit.html Division of Student Affairs University Unions and Student Activities Arts http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2011/09/093011-dsa-piphiestival.html <p>All proceeds from the Oct. 5 show will benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of the New River Valley and the First Book program.</p> Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2011/09/093011-dsa-piphiestival.html Division of Student Affairs Student Life University Unions and Student Activities http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2011/04/041111-science-jearlwalker.html <p>Jearl Walker, physicist, educator, and author of the bestseller "The Flying Circus of Physics" will present a public lecture April 15.</p> Mon, 11 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2011/04/041111-science-jearlwalker.html College of Science University Unions and Student Activities http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2011/03/032211-engineering-hankcrumptonvisit.html <p>Henry "Hank" Crumpton, former coordinator for counterterrorism at the U.S. State Department from August 2005 until February 2007, will visit the Virginia Tech campus April 7 to discuss the topic "A New Era of Conflict." </p> Tue, 22 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2011/03/032211-engineering-hankcrumptonvisit.html College of Engineering Geosciences Institute for Critical Technology and Applied Science University Unions and Student Activities http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2011/02/022511-dsa-winterfest.html <p>Virginia Tech Union will host its annual Winterfest celebration on Saturday, Feb. 26 from noon until 4 p.m. in Squires Student Center at Virginia Tech. Winterfest is an indoor carnival that includes inflatable games, a balloon artist, performances, activity booths by student organizations as well as face painting and more. The event is free and open to the public.</p> Fri, 25 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2011/02/022511-dsa-winterfest.html Division of Student Affairs University Unions and Student Activities http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2011/02/021411-dsa-secondcity2.html <p>The Second City Improv Group will take the stage in Burruss Hall Auditorium on Wednesday, Feb. 16, at 7:30 p.m.</p> Mon, 14 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2011/02/021411-dsa-secondcity2.html Arts Division of Student Affairs University Unions and Student Activities http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2011/02/020711-dsa-fightinggravity.html <p>Fighting Gravity will perform at the Relay's Best Dance Crew talent showcase Friday, Feb. 11 at 7:30 p.m. in Burruss Hall.</p> Mon, 07 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2011/02/020711-dsa-fightinggravity.html Division of Student Affairs University Unions and Student Activities http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2010/11/111210-dsa-veterans.html <p>Two Virginia Tech students have created a new group to provide a network for student veterans at the university.</p> Fri, 12 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2010/11/111210-dsa-veterans.html Division of Student Affairs Pamplin College of Business College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences University Unions and Student Activities http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2010/09/092010-outreach-fallday.html <p>In less than a month, thousands of people are expected to flock to one of the largest volunteer events ever seen on Virginia Tech's campus.</p> Mon, 20 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2010/09/092010-outreach-fallday.html Division of Student Affairs University Unions and Student Activities Outreach and International Affairs College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2010/09/090810-vbi-genbioorg.html <p>GenBioOrg, an organization for students in Virginia Tech's Genetics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology Ph.D. program, has announced the lineup for its invited speaker series for the fall 2010 semester, which will include an opening talk by Hamid Bolouri, research faculty in the Division of Human Biology at the Fred Hutchinson Research Center in Seattle, Wash., and visiting associate faculty in the Division of Biology at the California Institute of Technology.</p> Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2010/09/090810-vbi-genbioorg.html Graduate studies Research College of Science College of Engineering Division of Student Affairs University Unions and Student Activities Virginia Bioinformatics Institute http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2010/08/081910-unirel-studentemail.html <p>Virginia Tech has launched the Virginia Tech News weekly student e-mail, a comprehensive source of campus news and information of interest to students.</p> Thu, 19 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2010/08/081910-unirel-studentemail.html Graduate studies Division of Student Affairs University Unions and Student Activities National Capital Region http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2010/08/081910-dsa-welcomeback.html <p>Hokie Hi is a tradition that incorporates activities designed to help build the campus community, provide entertainment, and orient students to Virginia Tech.<br /></p> Thu, 19 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2010/08/081910-dsa-welcomeback.html Division of Student Affairs University Unions and Student Activities http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2010/08/080410-uusa-gobblerfestdeadline.html <p>The deadline to register for Gobblerfest 2010 is Friday, Aug. 13.</p> Wed, 04 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2010/08/080410-uusa-gobblerfestdeadline.html University Unions and Student Activities Division of Student Affairs http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2010/07/071410-dsa-hokiehi.html <p>Hokie Hi is a tradition at Virginia Tech that incorporates activities designed to help build the campus community.</p> Wed, 14 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2010/07/071410-dsa-hokiehi.html Division of Student Affairs University Unions and Student Activities http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2010/06/2010-540.html Online registration for Gobblerfest 2010 is now open to area businesses, non-profits, Virginia Tech student organizations, and university departments through Friday, Aug. 13. The event itself will take place Friday, Aug. 27. Wed, 23 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2010/06/2010-540.html University Unions and Student Activities Division of Student Affairs http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2010/05/2010-380.html The Virginia Tech Student Government Association (SGA) held an inauguration for incoming executive branch officers on Wednesday, April 14 on the steps of Burruss Hall. The officers were welcomed into their new positions after a campaign that began March 16 and ended March 29, with voting taking place March 30 and 31. Thu, 06 May 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2010/05/2010-380.html University Unions and Student Activities Pamplin College of Business College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2010/05/2010-351.html Shashank Sharma of Glen Allen, Va., a senior majoring in biological sciences in the College of Science, and Jennifer Nicole Lamb of Broomfield, Colo., a senior double majoring in agricultural and applied economics in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and political science in the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences, are recipients of Virginia Tech's 2010 Undergraduate Man and Woman of the Year awards. Wed, 05 May 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2010/05/2010-351.html University Unions and Student Activities College of Science College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Fralin Life Science Institute http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2010/05/2010-357.html Ninety-one students have been named to the national list of Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges this year. Mon, 03 May 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2010/05/2010-357.html University Unions and Student Activities College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences Division of Student Affairs http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2010/04/2010-347.html On Saturday, April 10, 2010, the Tang Soo Do Karate Organization, one of the largest martial arts clubs at Virginia Tech, welcomed Grand Master C. S. Kim to campus to conduct rank tests for the club members. Fri, 30 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2010/04/2010-347.html University Unions and Student Activities College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences Division of Student Affairs http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2010/04/2010-340.html The Virginia Tech Union programming council has announced its officers for 2010-11. The officers are responsible for planning concerts, films, speakers, and the Lively Arts Series performances that take place at Virginia Tech. Thu, 29 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2010/04/2010-340.html University Unions and Student Activities College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences Division of Student Affairs http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2010/04/2010-295.html Gobblerfest 2010 will take place Friday, Aug. 27. Hosted by the Division of Student Affairs and an array of Virginia Tech and Blacksburg partners, Gobblerfest is in its third year as a Virginia Tech tradition. Fri, 23 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2010/04/2010-295.html Division of Student Affairs University Unions and Student Activities http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2010/04/2010-296.html The Collegiate Times, the independent student-run newspaper that serves the Virginia Tech community, received 23 awards in the Virginia Press Association's (VPA) College Newspaper Contest. Thu, 22 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2010/04/2010-296.html University Unions and Student Activities College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences Division of Student Affairs http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2010/04/2010-323.html The Virginia Tech Union has announced that alternative rock band Dashboard Confessional will perform on Tuesday, April 20 in Burruss Hall auditorium at Virginia Tech. Fri, 16 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2010/04/2010-323.html University Unions and Student Activities Division of Student Affairs http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2010/04/2010-275.html The Virginia Tech Union is bringing Michael Lang to Virginia Tech on Wednesday, April 14 in the auditorium in the Graduate Life Center. Mon, 12 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2010/04/2010-275.html University Unions and Student Activities Division of Student Affairs http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2010/04/2010-263.html As part of its Lively Art Series, the Virginia Tech Union is bringing guitarist Dominic Gaudious to Virginia Tech on Monday, April 12. Fri, 09 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2010/04/2010-263.html University Unions and Student Activities Division of Student Affairs http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2010/04/2010-240.html The Virginia Tech homecoming board has launched the 2010 homecoming theme contest. Mon, 05 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2010/04/2010-240.html Division of Student Affairs University Unions and Student Activities http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2010/04/2010-225.html For the ninth year, the Student Government Association at Virginia Tech will host The Big Event. On April 17, 2010, students and faculty members will get together to participate in Virginia Tech's largest day of community service. Fri, 02 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2010/04/2010-225.html University Unions and Student Activities Division of Student Affairs http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2010/04/2010-229.html The Scripps Howard Foundation has announced that Collegiate Times writer Caleb Fleming, of Warrenton, Va., a junior majoring in economics in the College of Science at Virginia Tech, has been awarded a 10-day journalism study trip to Japan. Thu, 01 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2010/04/2010-229.html University Unions and Student Activities College of Science Division of Student Affairs http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2010/03/2010-217.html The Virginia Tech Relay for Life will take place on the university's Drillfield April 9. Tue, 30 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2010/03/2010-217.html University Unions and Student Activities Division of Student Affairs http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2010/03/2010-173.html Virginia Tech's College of Natural Resources will host an open house to showcase its programs and projects on Tuesday, April 6, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Latham Ballroom in the Inn at Virginia Tech on the Blacksburg campus. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2010/03/2010-173.html College of Natural Resources and Environment University Unions and Student Activities http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2010/02/2010-118.html Virginia Tech Union will host Winterfest on Saturday, Feb. 27 from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Commonwealth Ballroom of Squires Student Center. Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2010/02/2010-118.html Division of Student Affairs University Unions and Student Activities http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2010/02/2010-83.html Fred Haise, lunar module pilot on Apollo 13, will speak at Virginia Tech on Thursday, Feb. 25 at 7:30 p.m. in the Squires Student Center Haymarket Theatre. Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2010/02/2010-83.html University Unions and Student Activities Division of Student Affairs http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2010/02/2010-87.html Flyway: Birds in the Art of Suzanne Stryk will be exhibited at the Virginia Tech Perspective Gallery Friday, Feb. 12 through Saturday, March 13. Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2010/02/2010-87.html University Unions and Student Activities Division of Student Affairs http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2010/02/2010-80.html The Virginia Tech Athletics Department has announced that Virginia Tech students will be admitted free of charge to the men's basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 6, until all seats are occupied. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2010/02/2010-80.html University Unions and Student Activities http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2010/02/2010-70.html Virginia Tech Union, the largest student programming organization at Virginia Tech, has announced its spring schedule of performances and events. Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2010/02/2010-70.html University Unions and Student Activities Division of Student Affairs http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2010/01/2010-30.html A unique display of local children's art will mark Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and Black History Month at Virginia Tech. Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2010/01/2010-30.html University Unions and Student Activities Diversity Division of Student Affairs http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2009/12/2009-921.html The Perspective Gallery, located on the second floor of Squires Student Center on the Virginia Tech campus, is hosting its holiday show through Tuesday, Dec. 15. Fri, 04 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2009/12/2009-921.html University Unions and Student Activities http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2009/12/2009-909.html Monica Quarles Hunter, associate director of campus programs at Virginia Tech, has been appointed interim director of student activities. Fri, 04 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2009/12/2009-909.html University Unions and Student Activities Division of Student Affairs http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2009/11/2009-872.html With a renewed emphasis on support for Virginia Tech's men's and women's basketball, the Student Government Association at Virginia Tech has created innovative new aspects to the Hokies on Fire campaign. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2009/11/2009-872.html University Unions and Student Activities http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2009/10/2009-774.html The Perspective Gallery in Squires Student Center on the Virginia Tech campus is exhibiting "Internal Medicine by Rosemary Feit Covey" Oct. 13 through Nov. 14. Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2009/10/2009-774.html University Unions and Student Activities http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2009/09/2009-727.html Maroon 5 will be making the fifth stop of its Back to School tour at Virginia Tech on Nov. 10, 2009. The concert will be held in Burruss auditorium. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. and doors open at 7 p.m. Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2009/09/2009-727.html University Unions and Student Activities