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Article ItemTips for managing New Year’s resolutions and staying mindful in 2025 , article
As they ring in 2025, many people will be thinking about how to reset goals and make lifestyle changes. Individuals often set challenging resolutions and then tend to lose motivation as time progresses. Instead of making a resolution, Virginia Tech behavioral psychologist Samantha Harden suggests a different approach in the new year.
Date: Dec 13, 2024 -
Article ItemEveryday Ut Prosim: How police officer John Tarter serves at the Christmas Store , article
The Montgomery County Christmas Store shared some seasonal magic with low-income residents this week — but it takes Tarter and a handful of other core volunteers the better part of year to make the holidays so merry and bright.
Date: Dec 12, 2024 -
Article ItemThe 12 tips of pet safety: A holiday guide , article
While you might know about the dangers of chocolate and poinsettias for pets, several lesser-known hazards can turn festive celebrations into unexpected veterinary visits. Mark D. Freeman, a veterinarian with the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech, has 12 tips to help pet owners avoid emergency visits this holiday season.
Date: Dec 11, 2024 -
Article ItemExperts available: Syrian revolution, winter weather, 'Wicked', holiday shopping tips, and more , article
Virginia Tech experts are available to discuss the shocking Syrian revolution, winter weather forecasts, the economics of "Wicked", gifts to encourage STEM, holiday shopping cybersecurity tips and more.
Date: Dec 09, 2024 -
Article ItemSTEM education expert offers holiday gift ideas for kids of all ages , article
Buying gifts for the young people in your life – from “littles” to pre-teens – is one of the most joyful aspects of the holiday season. If you’re looking for gifts that could spark an interest in science, computers, technology and more, Pam Gilchrist, director of K-12 Initiatives for the Virginia Tech Innovation Campus in Alexandria, Va., has tips on the best 2024 STEM-related holiday gifts for kids of all ages.
Date: Dec 09, 2024 -
Article ItemCybercrime expert explains how to guard against new scammer tactics , article
The potential for record-breaking online sales this holiday season unfortunately signifies opportunities for holiday scams, and as technology advances, so do the tactics of scammers. Virginia Tech cybercrime expert Katalin Parti shared tips for new scammer tactics to guard against, through the holiday season and beyond.
Date: Dec 05, 2024 -
Article ItemExpert shares how to take better photos during holidays, or any time of year , article
Family gatherings during the holidays mean holiday snaps and sharing those photos online or in the mail, either made into or tucked into greeting cards — a process made merrier and brighter if the photos are good. Certainly, the better the photo, the more treasured the keepsake.
Date: Dec 04, 2024 -
Video ItemNew exhibit tells story of White House holiday history , video
Special Collections and University Archives in Newman Library is housing a new exhibit titled, "White House Christmas: Selections from the Genevieve R. Herrell Collection." The collection is being showcased during the holiday season and contains Christmas-related materials that Herrell collected during her time as the White House nurse from 1952-1977.
Date: Nov 21, 2024 -
Article ItemExpert shares Thanksgiving food and beverage tips for a stress-free holiday , article
Virginia Tech culinary and hospitality expert David Yanisko shares tips and tricks to ensure that your holiday celebration is a success.
Date: Nov 21, 2024 -
Article ItemHoliday travel: Traffic expert offers advice for avoiding congestion , article
When should you leave and what should you consider when planning for holiday travel? Traffic expert Hesham Rakha from the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute weighs in.
Date: Nov 18, 2024 -
Article ItemSpooky sweets, healthier treats: Mindfulness for Halloween moderation , article
Halloween candy is everywhere, and ultra-processed foods have the most potential for addiction, according to research. Here are tips to help you avoid mindlessly eating all these extra treats during the holiday.
Date: Oct 25, 2024 -
Article ItemAll treats, no tricks , article
What's the first piece of candy you look for in the candy bowl? We asked some Hokies about their favorite Halloween sweet treats and memories around the holiday.
Date: Oct 25, 2024 -
Article ItemHow ghost stories came to haunt Halloween, expert explains , article
Virginia Tech English department instructor Ingrid Johnson, who teaches a course on “Monsters, Madness, and the Macabre,” provides insights into how Halloween and ghost stories became so intertwined, and the influence ghost stories have in pop culture.
Date: Oct 08, 2024 -
Article ItemPlanning ahead, leaning into tech can help ease summer travel frustration, says expert , article
Memorial Day Weekend is the unofficial beginning of summer, and the launch of the summer travel season, with nearly 44 million Americans expected to travel at least 50 miles over the holiday. If you’ve got travel plans, Virginia Tech expert Mahmood Khan preaches patience above all, and has tips on how to navigate crowds and delays, as well as how to best plan ahead to avoid headaches.
Date: May 23, 2024 -
General ItemUniversity holiday updates for faculty and staff
University aligns the holiday leave structure to serve faculty, staff, and campus community.
Date: Jan 11, 2024 -
Article ItemUnwrapping the meanings of global holiday figures , article
Danille Christensen, an associate professor in the Department of Religion and Culture, breaks down the legends behind some of the holiday season's most loved and feared figures around the world.
Date: Dec 21, 2023 -
Article ItemExperts offers tips for what parents should know about ‘smart toys’ and data security , article
Information security experts France Bélanger and Donna Wertalik, professors in the Pamplin College of Business at Virginia Tech and co-hosts of Voices of Privacy, provide tips for parents considering holiday gifts of smart toys for their children.
Date: Dec 06, 2023 -
Article Item'Curious Conversations' podcast: Anna Zeide talks about the history of winter holiday foods , article
Zeide is an associate professor of history at Virginia Tech. She is also the founding director of the Food Studies Program in the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences.
Date: Dec 04, 2023 -
Article ItemHorticulture agent offers tips on winter holiday plant acquisition and care , article
Ed Olsen, an agent at Henrico unit of Virginia Cooperative Extension, shares tips for holiday plant care.
Date: Nov 28, 2023 -
Article ItemYour Thanksgiving menu doesn't look like Colonial America's first celebration , article
The holiday’s modern spread is evolving to include global dishes that represent the diversity of today’s America, said Anna Zeide, associate professor and director of the Food Studies Program at Virginia Tech.
Date: Nov 17, 2023
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