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    Hokie and Proud Weekend logo
    Inaugural Hokie and Proud Weekend set for April 5-7 , article

    Hokie Nation will celebrate pride and progress at the event, which will be a chance to unite as a community for a weekend of inclusivity, connection, and celebration.

    Date: Apr 01, 2024
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    Students gather in celebration at the Black Excellence Gala. Two female students are centered, smiling and dancing in a large group of students. All are in formal wear.
    Black History Month events, programs, and celebrations

    In celebration of Black History Month (BHM) 2023, Virginia Tech, the Black Cultural Center, and a wide array of campus partners and programs honor the achievements of Black people and showcase the diversity of the Black community with programs and events throughout the month of February.

    Date: Feb 02, 2023
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    Group picture. LGBTQ+ students at the veterinary college have created a place for community and camaraderie — the college is now home to an official chapter of PrideSVMC. PrideSVMC is the student arm of PrideVMC, a national organization of LGBTQ+ veterinary professionals.
    'This is your space': LGBTQ+ students forge community at veterinary college , article

    LGBTQ+ students at the veterinary college have created a chapter of PrideSVMC, a place for community and camaraderie. PrideSVMC is the student arm of PrideVMC, a national organization of LGBTQ+ veterinary professionals.

    Date: Jan 06, 2023
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    Lavender House Grand Opening: Virginia Tech's New Living-Learning Community
    Lavender House Grand Opening: Virginia Tech's New Living-Learning Community , video

    The first living-learning community for LGBTQ+ studies at Virginia Tech launched in fall 2022, with a grand opening ceremony held during Homecoming Week. Alumni, students, faculty, staff and other members of the Virginia Tech community attended the ceremony. The College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences is proud to serve as academic sponsor for Lavender House. Learn more about Lavender House: llp.vt.edu/llc/lavender_house Follow Lavender House on Instagram: LavenderHouseVT Follow the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences on social media: Facebook: VTLiberalArts TikTok: VTLiberalArts Twitter: VT_LiberalArts Instagram: VT_LiberalArts LinkedIn: Virginia Tech College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences Video by Savannah Webb, Mary Crawford, and Andrew Adkins

    Date: Oct 20, 2022
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    From left, Leanna Blevins, Gates Palissery, Hassan Farah, Sarah Yosief, Lee Learman and Angelica Witcher cut the ribbon on the Center for Inclusion.
    Center for Inclusion opens for students in Roanoke , article

    The Fralin Biomedical and Research Institute at VTC, the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, and the Office of the Vice President for Health Sciences and Technology cut a ceremonial ribbon Aug. 18 to open their new Center for Inclusion. In the spirit of InclusiveVT, the center is designed as an inviting and inclusive space where individuals can celebrate diversity and learn from one another.

    Date: Aug 30, 2022
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    Portrait of a smiling Raffaella De Vita, in a green sweater, in her lab
    Biomedical engineering and mechanics professor aims to improve gender affirming surgery through research , article

    Raffaella De Vita, professor and associate department head in the Department of Biomedical Engineering and Mechanics in the College of Engineering, has been awarded a National Science Foundation award to study the biomechanics of gender affirming surgery.

    Date: Jan 24, 2022
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    Pride week mural
    Virginia Tech recognizes June as Pride Month , article

    Virginia Tech recently honored the LGBTQ+ community in April by hosting a weeklong series of programs and events during Pride Week from April 5-9.

    Date: Jun 24, 2021
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    Illustration in ink and watercolor of the HokieBird surrounded by the Pride Flag
    Pride Month , article

    Date: Jun 03, 2021
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    Mia Jimenez was one of many helping to paint the mural during 2021 Pride Week.
    Community mural project a perfect ending for Pride Week , article

    A group of Virginia Tech students stopped by the Armory on Friday to contribute to a mural project that commemorated the final day of Pride Week. The mural was their way of positively responding to hate and discrimination against those in the LGBTQ+ community and to show the world what it means to be a Hokie.

    Date: Apr 12, 2021