Tags
Results for: Center for Humanities
-
General ItemSubmit a proposal: 2027 Book Manuscript Workshop by the Center for Humanities Date: Jul 15, 2026 -
-
General ItemApplications open now for Center for Humanities fall faculty fellow program Date: Jul 15, 2026 -
-
General ItemSubmit a proposal for Humanities Week Date: Jul 15, 2026 -
-
Article Item
Experts on history, politics reflect on U.S. 250th birthday milestone , articleAs our nation’s celebration of its 250th birthday approaches, experts in history and political science at Virginia Tech can provide perspectives on how far the United States of America has advanced since its founding and the issues that will influence where it goes next.
Date: Jun 17, 2026 - -
Article Item
A taste of Appalachia, plated with history , articleBy bringing together chefs, scholars, and students, the immersive meal A Taste of Appalachia, Past and Present transformed archival materials into a living, public experience — one that challenges stereotypes and highlights the region’s diverse cultural influences.
Date: May 14, 2026 - -
Video Item
A Taste of Appalachia serves up history on every plate , videoChefs, scholars, and archivists come together to bring Appalachian food history to life. Drawing from rare materials in University Libraries' Special Collections and University Archives, this one-of-a-kind dining experience transforms the past into a modern menu — connecting culture, community, and cuisine in every bite.
Date: Mar 31, 2026 - -
Article Item
Author Beth Macy to headline Humanities Week events , articleThe events happening Oct. 27-31 will highlight the humanities work across the university and the commonwealth with "The Power of Place" as the theme.
Date: Oct 14, 2025 - -
Article Item
Humanities leadership program gears up for its third year , articleThe aim of the Institute for Leadership in Technology is for business leaders to build their skills and purpose by studying history, religion, creative writing, critical thinking, and more.
Date: Sep 17, 2025 - -
Article Item
AI in the classroom: Tools, training, and the future of education , articleLike most of the students in their classroom, teachers are also embracing AI. Educators' use of generative AI rose from 51 percent to 67 percent between the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school years, according to K-12 Dive. Now, Microsoft and OpenAI, in partnership with the American Federation of Teachers, are launching an AI training program for educators. Virginia Tech faculty are on the forefront of AI in education, helping to build digital literacy with tools and training.
Date: Jul 18, 2025 - -
Article Item
Virginia Tech Humanities Week focuses on 'Debating Democracy' , articleThe week highlights the essential work happening in the humanities at Virginia Tech and around the world. Members of the public and the Virginia Tech community are invited to attend panel discussions, lectures, and other activities that start Oct. 14.
Date: Oct 07, 2024 - -
Article Item
Humanities-infused leadership program begins second year , articleThe institute’s mission is based on the fact that many of the world’s top technology and business executives earned college degrees in the humanities, rather than in specific business or technology skills.
Date: Sep 20, 2024 - -
Article Item
Cube Fest 2024 presents Immersive Indigenous Experiences , articleWith events Friday, Aug. 23, through Sunday, Aug. 25, Virginia Tech’s premier immersive music festival showcases the latest innovations in sound and musical composition in one of the world’s leading spatial audio environments — the Moss Arts Center Cube.
Date: Aug 12, 2024 - -
Article Item
Paul Quigley named Center for Humanities director , articleQuigley, the James I. Robertson, Jr. Associate Professor of Civil War Studies and director of the Virginia Center for Civil War Studies, will take the helm of the Center for Humanities July 1. Sylvester Johnson, the center's founding director, is returning to Northwestern University.
Date: Jun 25, 2024 - -
Video ItemInaugural class of fellows celebrate completion of Institute for Leadership in Technology program , video
The Virginia Tech Center for Humanities celebrated the inaugural class of 2024 Institute for Leadership in Technology fellows with a ceremony in Arlington April 25. After seven months of rigorous coursework, the cohort earned an Executive Leadership Certificate from Virginia Tech.
Date: Apr 26, 2024 - -
Video ItemInaugural cohort completes Institute for Leadership in Technology fellowship , video
The Institute for Leadership in Technology, a unique program focusing on the role human skills and humanities experiences play in distinguished leadership, wraps its inaugural year. Participating fellows, including executives from Fortune 500 companies, completed rigorous coursework and gathered virtually and in-person throughout the year to develop new tools and perspectives to use in their leadership roles.
Date: Apr 23, 2024 - -
Article Item
Leadership and humanities — an important combination , articleThe Institute for Leadership in Technology seeks to incorporate humanities — such as art, literature, philosophy, religion, and history — into the creation of a higher level of leadership among individuals. This institute’s students are not 18-year-olds or even faculty members, but rather rising technology leaders from around the world.
Date: Mar 11, 2024 - -
Article Item
Virginia Tech, Boeing partner to empower students in human-centered problem solving , articleRepresentatives from Boeing helped advise students throughout the semester. The partnership provided students with exposure to real-world challenges and industry perspectives, helping to prepare them for potential roles in technology and engineering.
Date: Dec 21, 2023 - -
Article Item
Unlocking the power of the humanities: Virginia Tech Humanities Week returns Oct. 22-27 , articleFrom artificial intelligence to prison reform, Humanities Week sessions will explore critical issues and topics facing society.
Date: Oct 17, 2023 - -
Article Item
From jail to Yale: Humanities Week keynote speaker to focus on prison education as a humanizing force , articleGeorge Chochos will deliver a keynote address on prison reform and education initiatives on Oct. 25 at 6 p.m. in the Haymarket Theater. The Virginia Tech community and general public are invited to attend for free.
Date: Oct 06, 2023 - -
Article Item
Discussions on higher education issues, universitywide priorities frame quarterly board meeting; final design for Mitchell Hall approved , articleDuring the three-day meeting, board members toured the W.E. Skelton 4-H Educational Conference Center in Wirtz and the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC and Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine in Roanoke.
Date: Aug 29, 2023 -
Page 1 of 2 | 22 Results