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Video ItemImmersive exhibit celebrates Nikki Giovanni's life and poetry , video
Virginia Tech celebrates the late Nikki Giovanni through an immersive exhibit at the Center for the Arts. The exhibit uses video projection of graphics and photos with an original music score to highlight six of Giovanni's poems read by Giovanni herself. This exhibit will move to the Torpedo Factory Art Center in 2026. Poetry and Readings: Nikki Giovanni Poetic Arrangement: Brittney S. Harris and Charles Nichols Music: Charles Nichols Embodied Movement: Brittney S. Harris Motion Capture: Trevor Finney and Alice Macanga Motion Graphics and Graphic Design: Meaghan Dee, Trevor Finney, Demetrya Dye, and Lexy Altieri Project Advisor: Gena E. Chandler, PhD Project Management: Meaghan Dee ICAT Technical Support: Gustavo Araoz, David Franusich, Brandon Hale, and Tanner Upthegrove Additional Thanks to Kelsey Hammer, Ella Shaffer, and Morgan Weidling for participating in creative brainstorming sessions. Special thanks to Virginia Fowler for permission, time, and poetry consultation. Additional thanks to Virginia Tech, President Sands, the Institute for Creativity, Arts, and Technology (ICAT), the University Libraries at Virginia Tech, and the Center for the Arts for supporting this project. And thank you to Nikki Giovanni for her incredible life and legacy.
Date: Dec 10, 2025 - -
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Immersive poetry exhibit honors the memory of Nikki Giovanni , articleOn Dec. 9, the first anniversary of her passing, Giovanni’s presence and poetry will be on display in a special multimedia exhibit in the Cube at the Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech. It will also be on display at the Torpedo Factory Art Center in Alexandria in early 2026.
Date: Dec 01, 2025 - -
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Tributes to Nikki Giovanni , articleRead tributes from students, alumni, and all who were inspired by Giovanni's work and advocacy. A viewing will be held on Saturday, Dec. 14, at McCoy Funeral Home in Blacksburg beginning at 5 p.m.
Date: Dec 12, 2024 - -
Video ItemAlumni, President Tim Sands honor Nikki Giovanni at 2022 retirement , video
Nikki Giovanni was honored with tributes and toasts during her 2022 retirement celebration at the Taubman Museum of Art in Roanoke, Virginia.
Date: Dec 10, 2024 - -
Video ItemEngineering major wins top prize as students shine in Giovanni-Steger Poetry Prize , video
The 2024 Giovanni-Steger Poetry Prize offered a dazzling array of poetic excellence, featuring original writings by students, faculty authors, and University Distinguished Professor Emerita Nikki Giovanni. Congratulations to all of the finalists and shoutout to the the three winning poets! Caroline Foltz, College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences, English, 3rd place Emily Paquette, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, animal and poultry sciences, 2nd place Ayah Ali, College of Engineering, general engineering, 1st place By placing in the Top 3, Ali won $1,500, Paquette won $800, and Foltz won $500 prizes.
Date: Apr 17, 2024 - -
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Sundance, HBO, and beyond: Nikki Giovanni’s documentary has lofty aspirations , article“Going to Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project” chronicles the life and legacy of Nikki Giovanni, a renowned poet and emeritus professor from Virginia Tech. After winning the Grand Jury Prize for U.S. Documentary at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival, HBO acquired the rights to the film.
Date: Oct 09, 2023 - -
Video ItemNikki Giovanni reflects on service at Virginia Tech , video
University Distinguished Professor Emerita Nikki Giovanni became only the fifth recipient of Virginia Tech's Ut Prosim Scholar Award. Giovanni, a world-renowned author, retired from the university in 2022 after 35 years in the Department of English. She reflects on how she's followed the university's motto of Ut Prosim (That I May Serve).
Date: Jun 07, 2023 - -
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Nikki Giovanni receives Ut Prosim Scholar Award , articleGiovanni, who retired from the university in 2022 after 35 years as a professor in the Department of English, is the fifth recipient of the award.
Date: May 12, 2023 - -
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End of a poetic era: Nikki Giovanni retires as English professor at Virginia Tech , articleDuring the past 35 years, the legendary Giovanni's written and spoken words have helped the campus community learn, inspire, mourn, and heal.
Date: Aug 31, 2022 - -
Video ItemCoffee with the Dean: Nikki Giovanni , video
In the episode of Coffee with the Dean, College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences' Dean Laura Belmonte chats with Nikki Giovanni, renowned poet and University Distinguished Professor in the Department of English.
Date: Feb 16, 2021 - -
Video ItemNikki Giovanni dedicates poem to the Class of 2020 , video
Nikki Giovanni - poet, University Distinguished Professor, and namesake of the Class of 2020 ring, dedicates a poem to graduates during the online commencement ceremony.
Date: May 18, 2020 -