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Article ItemCategory: culture New River Valley artists featured in biennial exhibition at the Moss Arts Center , article
Sponsored by the Blacksburg Regional Art Association, the New River Art Juried Biennial opens with a public reception Thursday, June 5, in the Moss Arts Center’s Grand Lobby.
Date: May 28, 2025 - -
Article ItemCategory: culture Afghan Dreamer, now a Virginia Tech student, reflects on movie about her team's triumphs , article
The new movie “Rule Breakers” tells the story of the first Afghan Girls Robotic Team, known as the Afghan Dreamers, and how the teammates overcame cultural, financial, and diplomatic obstacles to participate in international robotics competitions. One of them, Ayda Haydarpour, now studies computer science. She discusses what it's like having a movie about her experiences hit silver screens and streaming services.
Date: May 14, 2025 - -
Article ItemCategory: culture Photos: ICAT Creativity and Innovation Day celebrates creative collaboration , article
Hosted by the Institute for Creativity, Arts, and Technology, this year’s event at the Moss Arts Center and ICAT studios featured 11 projects led by investigators from across Virginia Tech's colleges and units and spanning 13 departments.
Date: May 13, 2025 - -
Article ItemCategory: culture Summer Arts Festival starts May 23 with free entertainment and fun for all , article
Events happening all summer include indoor and outdoor concerts, movies, art exhibitions, children’s activities, a community sing, and more. The festival is presented by the Virginia Tech School of Performing Arts, with support from the Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost and the Town of Blacksburg.
Date: May 09, 2025 - -
Article ItemCategory: culture May Aspire! Awards recipients embody the spirit of Ut Prosim , article
Student Affairs' May celebration recognized members of the Virginia Tech community who model the Aspirations for Student Learning.
Date: May 09, 2025 - -
Article ItemCategory: culture VMCVM Pet Spotlight: Princess Alley , article
Meet Princess, an 18-year-old Cocker Spaniel with royal curls and a heart full of love. Once rescued from a tough start, she now rules her home with quiet loyalty and devotion to her mom, a LVT in oncology. Her favorite place? Right by her mom’s side — where she’s always belonged.
Date: May 08, 2025 - -
Article ItemCategory: culture Cuban Jazz legend Chucho Valdés celebrates 50 years of Irakere , article
When Chucho Valdés takes the stage, the energy is undeniable. The iconic Cuban musician comes to the Moss Arts Center to lead a tribute to his band, Irakere. Expect bold rhythms, blazing percussion, and stunning solos from one of the greatest jazz pianists alive, on Saturday, May 10, at 7:30 p.m.
Date: Apr 23, 2025 - -
Video ItemCategory: culture Afghan student's story comes to the big screen , video
Ayda Haydarpour is a computer science student at Virginia Tech. In 2021, Haydarpour and her peers on the Afghan Girls Robotics Team, “Afghan Dreamers,” won the Judges Award in FIRST Robotics Global 2021 competition. Their robotics team is the focus of a recent movie, Rule Breakers.
Date: Apr 23, 2025 - -
Article ItemCategory: culture Running toward purpose: Medical student’s passion fuels his path in health care , article
Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine student Varun Mishra blends a love of long-distance running with his pursuit of medicine, finding purpose, community, and balance in both.
Date: Apr 22, 2025 - -
Article ItemCategory: culture Meet the Corps of Cadets leaders for the spring semester , article
These leaders make up the cadet chain of command and are responsible for the planning and operations of the corps every day.
Date: Apr 18, 2025 - -
Article ItemCategory: culture Aspire! Awards recipients embrace leadership to empower communities , article
Virginia Tech students, faculty, and staff are recognized for their commitment to Student Affairs’ Aspirations for Student Learning.
Date: Apr 17, 2025 - -
Article ItemCategory: culture Corps of Cadets honors John G. Rocovich Jr. as distinguished alumnus , article
Rocovich, a 1966 alumnus, has served as the president of both the Virginia Tech Foundation and the Virginia Tech Alumni Association boards and has completed three terms as a member of the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors, including twice as rector.
Date: Apr 17, 2025 - -
Video ItemCategory: culture 2025 Day of Remembrance at Virginia Tech , video
The Virginia Tech community honors the 32 students and faculty whose lives were lost on April 16th, 2007.
Date: Apr 16, 2025 - -
Article ItemCategory: culture Women leaders in health and well-being programs share lessons of leadership , article
Several leaders share their insights on leading effectively with a new generation.
Date: Apr 16, 2025 - -
Video ItemCategory: culture An Evening with Dr. Sana Illahe , video
A snippet from "An Evening with Dr. Sana Illahe" performed by Dr. Sana Illahe. Illahe, an instructor in Sociology is trained in Pakistani classical tradition. She performed three pieces while also playing instruments like the harmonium, to a small audience in the APIDA.
Date: Apr 14, 2025 - -
Article ItemCategory: culture International student strengthens Hokie community through Cranwell connections , article
The international community helped Ibrahim Tahmid find his place at Virginia Tech. Now, he collaborates with Cranwell International Center to empower other Hokies.
Date: Apr 11, 2025 - -
Article ItemCategory: culture VMCVM Pet Spotlight: Beamer Dotson , article
Meet Beamer, an 8-year-old long-haired dachshund, who rules the house with charm and sneezes. A cuddly couch king and loyal sidekick, he’s brave until visitors arrive—then it’s straight to hiding behind Mom. He’s not a fan of car rides but loves bedtime snuggles and is forever grateful to the VTH team who helped him recover from back surgery.
Date: Apr 11, 2025 - -
Article ItemCategory: culture Students honor luthier Daniel Foster with memorial concert , article
The April 13 concert will feature Virginia Tech students performing on 12 stringed instruments all made by Foster, who died in 2018. It's the first time so many of his instruments have been played together in a performance.
Date: Apr 09, 2025 - -
Article ItemCategory: culture ‘In the Court of the Conqueror’ is a powerful performance about power, advocacy, and Indigenous experiences , article
Writer, performance artist, and social justice advocate george emilio sanchez confronts the history of Supreme Court decisions that have affected the tribal sovereignty of Native nations in his solo performance piece at the Moss Arts Center on Thursday, April 24, and Friday, April 25, at 7:30 p.m.
Date: Apr 09, 2025 - -
Article ItemCategory: culture Adaptation of ‘Little Women’ puts family dynamics center stage at the Moss Arts Center , article
Kate Hamill's adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's "Little Women" runs April 23-36 at the Moss Arts Center.
Date: Apr 07, 2025 -
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