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Dustin Read named head of Department of Apparel, Housing, and Resource Management , articleWhen the new department leader started his career in real estate, he worked with distressed properties, but knew he wanted to work with a different type of asset. Little did he know, his educational experiences would change the scope of his interests.
Date: Jul 31, 2020 -
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Amy Kirschke named director of Virginia Tech’s School of Visual Arts , articleKirschke, an acclaimed art historian specializing in African American art, joins Virginia Tech from the University of North Carolina Wilmington, where she has been a faculty member in the Department of Art and Art History since 2005.
Date: Jul 16, 2020 -
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In memoriam: G.T. Ward, distinguished architect and dedicated alumnus , articleWard was a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects, a devoted supporter of the university in a variety of roles, and a recipient of the university’s highest honor, the William H. Ruffner Medal.
Date: Jul 15, 2020 -
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Robert Schubert honored with emeritus status , articleA member of the Virginia Tech community since 1976, Schubert initiated and was a leader and active participant in Virginia Tech's Solar Decathlon competitions. He also served for 22 years as the College of Architecture and Urban Studies’ associate dean for research.
Date: Jul 08, 2020 -
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Academic advisor Vern Ferguson helps guide students through difficult transitions , articleSchool of Architecture + Design academic advisor Vern Ferguson’s commitment to guiding students has always been appreciated, even under normal circumstances. But his efforts have become all the more important in the wake of COVID-19.
Date: Jul 02, 2020 -
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A new meaning of 'home' for Hokies , articleVirginia Tech students are leading the design on key areas of the Creativity and Innovation District residence halls. When the buildings open for residents in the fall of 2021, student designs will come to life in three areas: the student lounge, faculty apartment, and makerspace.
Date: Jun 25, 2020 -
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Landscape architecture professor empowers through inclusive approach to design and engagement , articleC.L. Bohannon encourages students to inspire innovation for the good of everyone and to embrace community collaboration as integral to the design process.
Date: Jun 23, 2020 -
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Two Virginia Tech teams win awards at Solar Decathlon competition for renewable energy designs , articleThe U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon Design Challenge was even more difficult his year because students completed their projects and competed remotely after the COVID-19 pandemic forced them to return home.
Date: Jun 16, 2020 -
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Students focus on COVID-19 impacts on sustainability, education, and society , articleStudents in the urban computing graduate certificate program gave their group presentations via Zoom at the end of semester 2020 Spring Retreat.
Date: Jun 16, 2020 -
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COVID-19 key design , articleRyan Pieper, associate professor at the Washington-Alexandria Architecture Center, found the key to his contribution in the times of COVID-19 in designing a more efficient and widely accessible version of the handheld tools he saw being marketed as germ-free ways to open doors and use on touchscreens.=https://video.vt.edu/media/t/1_8n1z2tof
Date: Jun 15, 2020 -
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A key for staying germ-free , articleRyan Pieper from the College of Architecture and Urban Studies has designed a more efficient and widely accessible version of the handheld tools to reduce physically touching such areas as door pulls and touchscreens. He has made his design plan available for distribution.
Date: Jun 15, 2020 -
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ISCE Scholars focus on timely societal issues , articleFour projects that focus on significant issues facing the world today have been selected to receive funding from the Institute for Society, Culture, and Environment for 2020-21.
Date: Jun 08, 2020 -
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Virginia Tech Board of Visitors approves 2020 promotions, tenure, continued appointments , articleThe Virginia Tech Board of Visitors approved the following promotions, tenure, and continued appointments at its June 2 meeting.
Date: Jun 02, 2020 -
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Bicycling trends show more riders on trails and roadways during COVID-19 , articleIn recent weeks, many trails and roadways – both in the U.S. and abroad - have seen high numbers of bicyclists and pedestrians; and bicycle stores have seen skyrocketing sales.
Date: May 21, 2020 -
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Blazing a Beyond Boundaries path to success , articlePlayLab Inc. cofounders Archie Lee Coates IV and Jeff Franklin say an interdisciplinary education at Virginia Tech helped them bridge the worlds of art, architecture, business, design, fashion, film, music, publishing, products, and more.
Date: May 21, 2020 -
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Council on Virginia Tech History seeks proposals for public art , articleIn preparation for the university's sesquicentennial in 2022, the Council on Virginia Tech History seeks proposals for creative approaches to highlight how historically marginalized communities have shaped and will continue to shape Virginia Tech.
Date: May 21, 2020 -
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In a virtual environment, collaboration and engagement remain at the heart of Climate Action Commitment revision process , articleThis network of nearly 125 students, faculty, and staff from across operations, academics and research, and community representatives continues to be highly engaged in moving the revision process forward – in a fully virtual environment.
Date: May 18, 2020 -
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Virginia Tech offers resources, advice for students scrambling to find jobs, internships during pandemic , articleAcross the nation, new graduates entering the job market and current students seeking internships are feeling the effects of COVID-19.
Date: May 15, 2020 -
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In defense of the virtual , articleWhen Virginia Tech moved courses to an online format as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak in March, the Graduate School quickly pivoted to preserve that tradition. They moved dissertation presentations to the online platform Zoom and made them available to the public, which for some students, made them more accessible to family and friends.
Date: May 15, 2020 -
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Commencement 101: Details about this year's ceremony , articleThe university ceremony will be online at vt.edu at 6:30 p.m. EDT on Friday, May 15, and will be viewable on-demand afterward.
Date: May 11, 2020
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