William McKenzie
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Video ItemCategory: campus experience Hokies in the Hot Seat - Episode 3 , video
Episode 3 features Georgia Amoore of the Virginia Tech Women's Basketball team and Computer Engineering student, Kevin Lizarazu-Ampuero. Hokies in the Hot Seat takes a deeper dive into what it truly means to be a Hokie. It's two students who haven't met... chosen to interview one another... to learn why they chose Virginia Tech! But this isn't your ordinary interview. We've added a little twist to add some heat. See if they're up for the Hot Seat challenges!
Date: Feb 16, 2023 -
Video ItemCategory: impact Virginia Tech hosts its first STEM and College Fair in Alexandria, Virginia , video
On Saturday, October 29, 2022, Virginia Tech hosted its first Science Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and College Fair in collaboration with Alfred Street Baptist Church at George Washington Middle Schools in Alexandria, Virginia. Over 200 K-12 students and parents were introduced to Virginia Tech as a destination to pursue their postsecondary goals. The event featured a college information session for parents, hands-on STEM sessions for K-12 students, a college and career fair, and a K-16 student panel with K-12 students highlighting their Center for the Enhancement in Engineering and Diversity (CEED) pre-college program experiences and Virginia Teach undergraduate students sharing their college experiences, lessons learned, and tips for success as current students pursuing STEM degrees. The collaborative efforts among Virginia Tech Innovation Campus, the College of Engineering, the Center for the Enhancement in Engineering and Diversity (CEED), the College Access Collaboratives, the College of Science, and the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences made this event a reality with the huge support of 31 Virginia Tech undergraduate students from the Galileo/Hypatia, Ujima and Orion Living and Learning, and 15 exhibitors including Alexandria City Transit DASH Electrification Fleet, Inova Partnerships for Healthier Communities, Betabox Mobile Lab from North Carolina, Capital Youth Empowerment Programs, Go Pursue, and Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine.
Date: Dec 13, 2022 -
Video ItemCategory: campus experience Virginia Tech welcomes new Hokies on campus to pick up early admissions decisions and meet the Hokie Bird , video
Students from local high schools were invited on campus to pick up their admissions decisions in a special early drive-thru event.
Date: Oct 27, 2022 -
Video ItemCategory: campus experience Summer Academy Move-In , video
Summer Academy students moved into the Creativity Innovation District Residence Hall to jump-start their Virginia Tech experience. Summer Academy is a special opportunity for first-year students to get a head start on their academic experience by earning six hours of course credit through a track program, experiencing campus life, and making friendships and connections with other incoming first-year students, all before the semester starts!
Date: Jul 06, 2022 -
Video ItemCategory: campus experience Hokies in the Hot Seat - Episode 2 , video
Episode 2 features Darius Maddox of the Virginia Tech Men's Basketball team and Business Management student, Shamya Rowe. Hokies in the Hot Seat takes a deeper dive into what it truly means to be a Hokie. It's two students who haven't met... chosen to interview one another... to learn why they chose Virginia Tech! But this isn't your ordinary interview. We've added a little twist to add some heat. See if they're up for the Hot Seat challenges!
Date: May 25, 2022 -
Video ItemCategory: campus experience Hokies in the Hot Seat - Episode 1 , video
What is a Hokie? We are! Each of us are made up of different experiences, however we're all Hokies. Hokies in the Hot Seat takes a deeper dive into what it truly means to be a Hokie. It's two students who haven't met... chosen to interview one another... to learn what makes them a Hokie! Why did they choose Virginia Tech? What attracted them to their major? What are some of the hurdles they've had to overcome? But this isn't your ordinary interview. We've added a little twist to add some heat. See if they're up for the Hot Seat challenges! Episode 1 features Dean McDonough of the Virginia Tech Marching Virginians and Human Development student, Nicole Tuckman.
Date: Feb 10, 2022 -
Video ItemCategory: campus experience High School students enjoy Ignite the Spark at Nascar Hall of Fame , video
Charlotte, Roanoke, and Martinsville area high school students join Virginia Tech's College Access Collaborative along with current students, faculty and alumni for an exciting, enlightening day at the NASCAR Hall of Fame in downtown Charlotte. The event included engaging activities and exposure to diverse professionals and NASCAR team members who shared their exciting career paths. Students learned about the science behind racing, got a feel for race-day action by “driving” the racing simulator and competed in the Pit Crew Challenge.
Date: Nov 19, 2021 -
Video ItemCategory: academics My Summer and Winter Experience - Rodney Okyere , video
Rodney Okyere, Class of 2023 Computer Science major, shares his experience while taking courses during summer and winter sessions at Virginia Tech.
Date: Oct 08, 2021 -
Video ItemCategory: academics My Summer and Winter Experience - Naylle Pando , video
Naylle Pando, Class of 2023 Computer Science major, shares her experience while taking courses during summer and winter sessions at Virginia Tech.
Date: Oct 08, 2021 -
Video ItemCategory: academics Alum looking forward to a larger network of Hokies in the D.C. metro area , video
Tommy Amal, Master of Science 2008, shares how he stays connected with other Hokies in the D.C. metro area and his expectations for the Innovation Campus .
Date: Jul 15, 2021 -
Video ItemCategory: culture D.C. Hokie family stay connected through metro area chapter , video
Dee Sanae, VT alumni and DC Metro Area Chapter Diversity and Inclusion Director”, shares the benefits of being involved in the D.C. metro area chapter.<br>
Date: Jul 15, 2021 -
Video ItemCategory: academics The experience of a Hokie alumnus in the greater Washington, D.C., metro area , video
Vasanth Ganesan, Master of Electrical Engineering alumni, speaks on being a National Capital Region (NCR) Hokie and how the program empowered his career in the Washington, D.C. area.
Date: Jun 08, 2021 -
Video ItemCategory: academics Welcome from Innovation Campus faculty , video
Dr. Vassilios Kovanis, director of Master of Engineering in the electrical and computer engineering department, speaks on the faculty and versatility of the Master of Engineering program.
Date: May 11, 2021 -
Video ItemCategory: academics Welcome from Innovation Campus faculty , video
Sara Hooshangi, director of Master of Engineering in the computer science department, speaks on the faculty and flexibility of the Master of Engineering program.
Date: May 11, 2021 -
Video ItemCategory: academics Graduate student on why she chose Virginia Tech , video
Asha Cheruvu, a graduate student pursuing a Master of Engineering in Computer Science, speaks on why she chose Virginia Tech and gives advice to incoming students.
Date: Apr 30, 2021 -
Video ItemTech Talent graduate degrees empower student's career path , video
Cody Crofford, a graduate student pursuing a Master of Engineering in Computer Engineering, speaks on how the Tech Talent Investment program empowered her career path and charged her to make an impact on the world.
Date: Mar 30, 2021 -
Video ItemCategory: academics Summer Has A New Look , video
This year, summer has a new look! Summer Sessions at Virginia Tech has slimmed down to ONE term. The university will now offer one term during the summer, which will include three options or "parts of term": two, 6 week options and one, 12 week option. Watch to find out how these summer changes will provide more flexibility and options to choose from.
Date: Jan 23, 2020 -
Video ItemCategory: academics Winter Course Feature - Wells Fargo , video
This is not your average classroom! Virginia Tech students traveled with Finance Instructor Brian Hart to Charlotte, North Carolina for the Wells Fargo/Virginia Tech Pamplin College of Business Winter Session Practicum. Since 2014, students have spent a week at the Wells Fargo campus hearing from seasoned experts, many of whom are Hokies, representing the different areas of the banking industry.
Date: Mar 04, 2019 -
Video ItemCategory: academics Winter Course Feature - Immersive Virtual Environment , video
ICAT professors Daniel Pillis and Tanner Upthegrove give insight to their winter session course, UH 3004: Immersive Virtual Environments, and how Virginia Tech students adapt to the virtual world at the Moss Arts Center Cube.
Date: Mar 04, 2019 -
Video ItemCategory: academics Winter Course Feature - UH 3004 , video
Virginia Tech winter session students take UH 3004: Immersive Virtual Environments and share great experiences about their two-week adventures tapping into the virtual world at the Moss Arts Center Cube.
Date: Mar 04, 2019 -
Video ItemCategory: academics My Winter Session , video
For Sylvie Job, taking an online class during winter session at Virginia Tech helped her be more prepared and ready to start the spring semester. The flexibility of the course allowed her to create her own classroom, which even included the airport while traveling during the winter break.
Date: Nov 01, 2018 -
Video ItemCategory: academics Become a Hibernating Hokie! , video
As the winter season approaches, learn what it takes to become a Hibernating Hokie. A Hibernating Hokie is simply a Hokie who remains active and connected to Virginia Tech during the winter break to stay on track for graduation or to graduate early. They spend their winter session online taking courses, abroad studying in a new country, or on campus in Blacksburg.
Date: Sep 26, 2018 -
Video ItemCategory: campus experience Summer Academy 2018 Recap , video
This doesn't cover it all, but we put together a brief summary of Summer Academy 2018 happenings at Virginia Tech. Enjoy!
Date: Aug 15, 2018 -
Video ItemCategory: academics Inside Hokie Camp x Summer Academy , video
Take an inside look at what goes down during Hokie Camp held at the beautiful 4-H Center located in Smith Mountain Lake. Summer Academy students came for six weeks during the summer to take courses, live in the residence halls, learn the campus, and get a jumpstart on the fall, including orientation and Hokie Camp.
Date: Aug 13, 2018