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Anthony Watson named assistant vice president for facilities operations , articleWith 35 years of experience in the Division of Facilities, as assistant vice president for facilities operations, Watson will be responsible for coordinating university efforts to ensure buildings and grounds consistently demonstrate the sense of place and quality intrinsic to Virginia Tech.
Date: Oct 25, 2024 -
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New Hitt Hall ushers in next generation of construction education, additional dining capacity , articleThe cutting-edge facility is designed to provide an expanded physical presence for the Myers-Lawson School of Construction and add critical dining and academic spaces. Hitt Hall marks a transformative addition to the university's North Academic District.
Date: Aug 23, 2024 -
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Reorganized facilities division positioned to support Virginia Tech’s strategic vision , articleThis summer, the division is undergoing a series of organizational and branding changes to position itself to continue to support Virginia Tech’s land-grant mission.
Date: Jul 11, 2024 -
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Physical accessibility improvements highlight Board of Visitors’ Buildings and Grounds Committee session , articleOn June 11, the committee received a combined design preview and review for a new Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant pathway in the North Academic District as well as a presentation on Virginia Tech’s process and progress made toward addressing and prioritizing physical accessibility improvements on the Blacksburg campus.
Date: Jun 11, 2024 -
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Collaboration drives sustainability efforts at Virginia Tech , articleVirginia Tech's comprehensive and collaborative approach to sustainability initiatives helps further its Climate Action Commitment. These efforts are just a few examples of the ways Virginia Tech demonstrates impact as a global land-grant university — promoting sustainability in its surrounding communities, through Virginia, and around the world.
Date: Apr 16, 2024 -
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Future Mitchell Hall brings promise for engineering research and experiential learning , articleOn Aug. 29, Virginia Tech Board of Visitors' Buildings and Grounds Committee approved the design review for Mitchell Hall, a state-of-the-art engineering and research building that will provide engineering students, faculty, and staff with innovative lab space and ample opportunities for experiential learning.
Date: Aug 29, 2023 -
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Safety, sustainability, and service guide Virginia Tech power plant operations , articlePowering the everyday activities of the university by the hardworking employees of Virginia Tech's power plant since the early 1900s has been facilitated by stringent safety and environmental protection protocols as well as a strong sense of community and service to others.
Date: Mar 07, 2022 -
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By the numbers: Managing Blacksburg’s first significant snowfall , articleEver wonder what it takes when it comes to managing snow operations on Virginia Tech's Blacksburg campus? The Division of Campus Planning, Infrastructure, and Facilities shares snow removal statistics from its recent snow deployment on Jan. 16-17.
Date: Jan 25, 2022 -
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New Duck Pond Drive pathway to provide enhanced safety and accessibility routes , articleA new asphalt pathway along Duck Pond Drive has been developed to enhance pedestrian and traffic safety while providing an accessible route through an area where a sidewalk did not previously exist.
Date: Dec 02, 2021 -
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Virginia Tech housekeeping tackles flu through thorough cleaning and disinfecting, strong teamwork , articleThrough universitywide collaboration, best-in-class disinfecting practices and training, and dedicated service, these teams remain committed to slowing the spread of the seasonal flu.
Date: Nov 04, 2021 -
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New team to help improve access, mobility on Blacksburg campus , articleNewly formed pathway enhancement crew, ADA campus accessibility architect among campuswide efforts to increase equal access and improved mobility for all on Virginia Tech’s Blacksburg campus.
Date: Oct 21, 2021 -
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Building and preserving Virginia Tech’s unique sense of place for years to come , articleIt is one unit's job to define and curate the university's physical campus to ensure Virginia Tech’s legacy as “home:" the Division of Campus Planning, Infrastructure, and Facilities’ Office of University Planning.
Date: Oct 14, 2021 -
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Photos: Blacksburg campus grounds improved, beautified over summer , articleOver the summer, the Division of Campus Planning, Infrastructure, and Facilities’ grounds team carried out widespread landscaping improvement and beautification projects on Virginia Tech’s Blacksburg campus to help foster a greater sense of community and campus identity.
Date: Sep 16, 2021 -
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Virginia Tech's Blacksburg campus master plan awarded merit for accessible design efforts , articleThe 2.1-mile Infinite Loop and 3.5 miles of Green Links are two key outcomes of the master plan.
Date: Sep 15, 2021 -
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Wakeboarding champion Joy Manning to compete for ninth world championship in honor of construction, family mentors , articleManning, Division of Campus Planning, Infrastructure, and Facilities’ director of renovations, will be competing among the world’s best professional and amateur wakeboarders at the World Wake Association Wakeboard World Championships on Sept. 16.
Date: Sep 10, 2021 -
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Hitt Hall design and funding approved unanimously by Virginia Tech Board of Visitors , articleThe Virginia Tech Board of Visitors reviewed the design, and approved funding for, Hitt Hall, a new facility in the North Academic District of the Blacksburg campus. The facility will expand the physical presence for the Myers-Lawson School of Construction, as well as add critical dining and academic spaces.
Date: Sep 03, 2021 -
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In memoriam: Lynn Barry Short, Division of Campus Planning, Infrastructure, and Facilities , articleShort, a selfless Virginia Tech alumnus and retired Virginia Tech Electric employee, passed away Aug. 28, 2021. He was a veteran and an active member of the Patrick County community.
Date: Sep 02, 2021 -
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Building his future: James Pritchard, newest trades apprenticeship program graduate , articleInspired by passion and curiosity for house building, trades mechanic James Pritchard completed four years of on-the-job training in carpentry, painting, demolitions, and more - including throughout the COVID-19 pandemic - to become Virginia Tech’s most recent trades apprenticeship graduate.
Date: Aug 04, 2021 -
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Student-proposed campus sustainability upgrades to be implemented , articleThrough the Green RFP program, students are able to play a key role in fostering a more sustainable university for future generations of Hokies.
Date: Jul 14, 2021 -
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Virginia Tech Montgomery Executive Airport reimagined by College of Architecture and Urban Studies students , articleEncouraged to dream, CAUS students developed and delivered concepts of a facility for a future of commercial passenger travel at the Virginia Tech Montgomery Executive Airport.
Date: Jun 14, 2021 -
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New e-bikes boost sustainable transportation, well-being , articleA new fleet of bright teal pedal-assist e-bikes are available for use across Virginia Tech's Blacksburg campus, and through Blacksburg, Christiansburg, and Montgomery County.
Date: Jun 07, 2021 -
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Christopher Kiel named Virginia Tech’s university building official , articleGuided by three decades of construction industry experience and a commitment to collaboration, Kiel will ensure building code compliance at all Virginia Tech-owned facilities across the commonwealth.
Date: Jun 03, 2021 -
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Sustainability program molds Earth-saving students , articleIn the face of COVID-19, Virginia Tech sustainability interns teamed together to make campus living more environmentally friendly by developing eco-friendly educational and lifestyle programs, procurement practices, and waste reduction initiatives.
Date: Jun 01, 2021 -
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Three historic Virginia Tech academic buildings awarded LEED certifications , articleAs part of efforts to achieve a carbon neutral campus by 2030, Davidson Hall, Sandy Hall, and the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences Building are among more than 20 buildings on the university's Blacksburg campus to receive Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certifications.
Date: May 21, 2021
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