J. Scott Parker
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Video ItemCategory: culture 61st International Street Fair , video
The sesquicentennial edition of the International Street Fair was held on Alumni Mall. Student organizations representing over 40 countries showcased their cultural heritage to festival goers. There were also 25 international dance and musical performances on stage. To round out the experience, regional food trucks served international cuisine. Video Credit: Trent Lyles and Mary Desmond, Student Affairs Communications
Date: Apr 27, 2022 -
Video ItemCategory: culture International Student Gratitude Meal 2021 , video
Over 175 international students and family members gathered on the Monday prior to Thanksgiving to celebrate and express gratitude. For many, it was their first time trying roast turkey. In addition to the meal, students took time to write things they were thankful for on small ornaments that they then hung on a "gratitude tree." The gathering was sponsored by Cranwell International Center.
Date: Nov 29, 2021 -
Video ItemCategory: campus experience Frank Beamer and the Virginia Tech Therapy Dogs Have a Message for You , video
Former Head Football Coach Frank Beamer and the Virginia Tech Therapy Dogs have a message to share with Hokies everywhere about working together to stay safe during COVID-19.
Date: Nov 20, 2020 -
Video ItemCategory: campus experience German Fulbright Summer Student Institute - 2019 , video
Twenty German undergraduate students visited Virginia Tech for three weeks this summer to improve their communication skills and learn about the US educational system. They visited various research facilities around campus and went on adventures in the Blue Ridge Mountains surrounding campus.
Date: Aug 19, 2019 -
Video ItemCategory: campus experience International Café Hour - China , video
Cranwell International Center works with student groups to present an International Café Hour once a month. Each International Café Hour gives a student group representing a different global culture an opportunity to showcase what is unique about their region of interest. The Association of Chinese Students and Scholars at Virginia Tech shared a variety of games and demonstrated Chinese calligraphy.
Date: Mar 06, 2019 -
Video ItemCategory: campus experience Dance of Nations 2018 , video
Dance of Nations is a cultural event that celebrates dance styles from around the globe. CISO, the Council for International Student Organizations, organizes the event each fall.
Date: Nov 08, 2018 -
Video ItemCategory: campus experience International Cafe Hour - The Continent of Africa , video
International Cafe Hours provide international student groups an opportunity to share their culture with the broader campus community. Cranwell International Center co-sponsors these events with Dining Services. The students provide recipes for food from their countries, and Virginia Tech chefs prepare the dishes for attendees to sample.
Date: Oct 18, 2018 -
Video ItemCategory: campus experience Undergraduate International Student Orientation Recap 2018 , video
Over 425 international undergraduate students participated in orientation this week. They learned about Virginia Tech's academic and student support programs, but they also started learning how to be a Hokie.
Date: Aug 16, 2018 -
Video ItemCategory: academics Zoo CREW learns from Virginia Tech wildlife experts , video
Faculty members and students from the Department of Fish and Wildlife Conservation lead an immersive learning experience for the Zoo CREW, a group of high school students who volunteer at the Philadelphia Zoo. Visiting Virginia Tech and getting hands-on environmental education is the pinnacle of their volunteer experience for many Zoo CREW members.
Date: Aug 09, 2018 -
Video ItemCategory: academics German Fulbright Student Summer Institute , video
A group of 24 German students from 20 universities across Germany came to Virginia Tech this summer for an immersive learning experience. They visited numerous campus research facilities, including the Drone Park. Cranwell International Center organizes the three-week program with a grant from the German-American Fulbright Commission. Virginia Tech is one of two host sites in the United States.
Date: Aug 07, 2018 -
Video ItemCategory: campus experience Roam bike share kickoff ceremony , video
Students, commuters and campus visitors alike now have a fresh way to get around thanks to Roam NRV, a new bike share program launched through a regional partnership among Virginia Tech, Blacksburg and Christiansburg, and Montgomery County. There are currently 12 bike stations in the network with eight on the Virginia Tech campus. Seventy-five bikes are in circulation with plans to expand in the future.
Date: Aug 01, 2018 -
Video ItemCategory: academics Boeing supports Calhoun Honors Discovery Program , video
Thanassis Rikakis talks about the importance of Boeing's commitment to the Calhoun Honors Discovery Program.
Date: Jul 30, 2018 -
Video ItemCategory: campus experience Orientation essentials , video
First year orientation starts July 9, 2018. Here are some of the things students should remember to bring. For a complete list visit: nsp.vt.edu/orientation/What_to_Bring
Date: Jul 05, 2018 -
Video ItemCategory: impact David Calhoun discusses the process of discovery , video
Virginia Tech alumnus David Calhoun, senior managing director for Blackstone and former CEO of Nielsen, gave $20 million to the university’s Honors College. In a March 2018 interview, Calhoun offered his insights on how to foster the process of discovery in students.
Date: Jul 02, 2018 -
Video ItemCategory: culture Recap of the Black College Institute at Virginia Tech - 2018 , video
Virginia Tech invited talented, high achieving and intellectually curious rising high school juniors and seniors to participate in a 5-day academic summer enrichment program at Virginia Tech’s main campus in Blacksburg. The program engages students with various academic disciplines and fields of study through experiential learning within the context of the African-American cultural experience.
Date: Jun 28, 2018 -
Video ItemCategory: academics Anatomage Table gives students a detailed view of physiology , video
This new visual dissection table will allow students in the Department of Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise to achieve advanced knowledge of anatomy. This will make them more successful in their careers. It will also benefit those seeking admission to medical schools and other professional programs.
Date: Jun 26, 2018 -
Video ItemCategory: research Child Development Center for Learning and Research , video
The mission of the Virginia Tech Child Development Center for Learning and Research (CDCLR) is to provide a model preschool program and leadership for local, state and national early childhood communities in teaching, learning and research as well as to address the service missions of the university.
Date: Jun 26, 2018 -
Video ItemCategory: culture Dave McKee reflects on his time with the Marching Virginians , video
Dave McKee has lead the Marching Virginians for 32 years. He wanted to share a few thoughts with the many students and alums who made his experience at Virginia Tech so wonderful.
Date: Jun 26, 2018 -
Video ItemCategory: campus experience The best campus food in the country? Yeah, we've got that. , video
Award-winning dining is part of what makes Virginia Tech feel like home to our students, faculty, and staff. Here's what it's like to enjoy some of the most delicious campus food in the country. Learn more: http://www.dining.vt.edu
Date: Jun 18, 2018 -
Video ItemCategory: research Harvesting watermelons with agBOT , video
A student-lead team designed the agBOT watermelon harvester to help aging farmers. The machine can autonomously identify and harvest ripe watermelons. A passive slapper mechanism thumps the watermelons in a way that is similar to how a person tests one at the supermarket, and an onboard microphone helps agBOT determine whether or not to harvest the watermelon.
Date: Jun 14, 2018 -
Video ItemCategory: campus experience From all angles, Jaila Tolbert's volleyball evolution , video
There's no doubt that Virginia Tech student athlete Jaila Tolbert can spike and block. But she wants to be an even more well-rounded volleyball player. As much as she loves the game, she knows that the real wins come in the form of friendships with teammates.
Date: Jun 05, 2018