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Experts available: Tariff confusion, political violence, Easter symbols, true crime popularity, World Quantum Day, and more , articleVirginia Tech experts are available to discuss the economic impact of President Trump's tariff changes, the rise in political violence, the history of Easter symbols, why true crime is so popular, what World Quantum Day is, and more.
Date: Apr 14, 2025 - -
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How did a bunny and colored eggs become Easter symbols? An expert has some answers , articleThe story involves a mix of pagan rituals, Christian traditions, and 19th century European folklore.
Date: Apr 14, 2025 - -
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Katrina Powell honored as Alumni Distinguished Professor , articleSince joining Virginia Tech in 2006, Powell has strived to bring awareness to issues of social justice and displacement through her teaching and research.
Date: Mar 25, 2025 - -
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Experts explain U.S. fascination with St. Patrick’s Day, dyeing rivers , articleThe U.S. celebration of all things Irish is a far stretch from the holiday’s 17th century origins. Virginia Tech experts Brian Britt and Admin Husic explain Americans' enthusiasm for St. Patrick's Day and the science behind dyeing rivers green.
Date: Mar 12, 2025 - -
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Peter Schmitthenner honored with emeritus status , articleSchmitthenner made significant contributions to academic scholarship on the history of South India.
Date: Jan 23, 2025 - -
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Benjamin Bagby to bring ‘Beowulf’ to life in gripping solo spoken performance , articleExperience the epic tale as it was heard over 1,000 years ago. Bagby will deliver two performances on Thursday and Friday, Feb. 6 and 7, at 7:30 p.m. at the Blacksburg Presbyterian Church.
Date: Jan 22, 2025 - -
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Everyday Ut Prosim: How Hokies serve after Hurricane Helene , articleIn the wake of the storm, Hokies rushed to help those in need by organizing donation drives, transporting supplies, checking in on affected communities, even creating care packages to thank first responders.
Date: Oct 29, 2024 - -
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Expert offers insights on Hurricane Helene's lingering impacts on Appalachia , articleEmily Satterwhite, professor and the director of the Appalachian Studies program in the Department of Religion and Culture, is familiar with the phases of flood recovery efforts. She shares insights on Hurricane Helene's lasting impacts in Appalachia as well as the best ways to help during the current stage of recovery.
Date: Oct 22, 2024 - -
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Emily Satterwhite named Edward S. Diggs Professor of Humanities , articleSatterwhite is co-director of the Monuments Across Appalachian Virginia project, funded by a $3 million grant from the Mellon Foundation.
Date: Oct 09, 2024 - -
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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 - -
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Rachel Scott named chair of the Department of Religion and Culture , articleScott, professor of Islamic studies, has been a member of the Virginia Tech community since 2005.
Date: Aug 22, 2024 - -
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Monuments Across Appalachian Virginia announces next round of projects to receive funding , articleAfter the first round of funding in December 2023, the initiative has added five more projects to the list, making for nine total projects funded through the Mellon Foundation.
Date: Jul 05, 2024 - -
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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 - -
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Three faculty to embark on Juneteenth-inspired research initiatives , articleAs Juneteenth Scholars, the three faculty in the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences will receive $5,000 and funding to hire undergraduate research assistants to continue their work on topics related to the holiday's themes.
Date: Jun 20, 2024 - -
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Dominique Polanco uses fellowship to highlight Indigenous voices , articlePolanco will work on a book that focuses on ways that Indigenous people who lived in 16th century Mexico recorded their lives.
Date: Apr 30, 2024 - -
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Unwrapping the meanings of global holiday figures , articleDanille 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 - -
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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 - -
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Experts available to discuss many facets of Israel-Hamas conflict , articleVirginia Tech has several experts available to speak on various topics surrounding the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Date: Oct 16, 2023 - -
Video ItemWelcome back, Hokies! , video
The College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences' professors send greetings and salutations! See and hear what Dr. Letisha Engracia Cardoso Brown, Ashley Brinkley, Livi Marrin, Dr. Matthew Gabriele, Beth Fekade, and Grace Stevens have to say on this first day of the semester.
Date: Aug 26, 2020 -
