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Art intern finds meaningful experience, inspiration through sesquicentennial installation , articleFrom hand rolling and preparing the more than 2,000 tiles to helping lay down a cement floor to work on, Is Maturano, a fourth-year studio art student and a paid intern for artist Carrie Gualt, said the experience was invaluable, and the biggest lesson learned was quite simple – art is work.
Date: Jan 31, 2023 -
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Tim Sands unveils aspirations for Virginia Tech in 2023 State of the University address , articleAs part of his seventh State of the University address, Virginia Tech's president highlighted accomplishments from the university's Sesquicentennial celebration and discussed his vision for the years ahead.
Date: Jan 18, 2023 -
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Do not open until 2072 , articleOn Dec. 13, administrators, faculty, staff, students, and friends of Virginia Tech gathered on the Drillfield to dedicate the university’s first-ever time capsule.
Date: Dec 21, 2022 -
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New website showcases Virginia Tech’s IT history , articleThe Division of Information Technology created the website dedicated to the history of computing and information technology at Virginia Tech as part of the sesquicentennial celebration.
Date: Dec 20, 2022 -
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Report details efforts for an inclusive business learning environment , articleThe details highlighted in Pamplin College of Business’ Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) Impact Report represent progress in such areas as enrollment, faculty, programing, engagement, and more.
Date: Dec 16, 2022 -
Video ItemWhat's inside Virginia Tech's Sesquicentennial Time Capsule? , video
The Sesquicentennial Time Capsule Committee members packed memorabilia and historical items at Holtzman Alumni Center, and later held a ceremony near Burruss Hall. The capsule will be opened for the university's bicentennial in 2072. Members of the time capsule committee include Tom Tillar, Clara B. Cox, Kira A. Dietz, Alan Munshower, Judy Ridinger, and Laura Wedin.
Date: Dec 15, 2022 -
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Grove planted to commemorate Virginia Tech’s Sesquicentennial , articleA new grove of trees on the Blacksburg campus can be found on the western edge of the Drillfield for future generations of Hokies to gather, reflect, and celebrate the university’s resiliency.
Date: Dec 15, 2022 -
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Building 150 years of Virginia Tech with the Division of Campus Planning, Infrastructure, and Facilities , articleFor the division, this sesquicentennial celebration signifies a century and a half of building, maintaining, and fostering a unique learning, work, and home environment for all Hokies.
Date: Dec 14, 2022 -
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Pamplin office of Career Services and Employer Relations advocates for students , articleWhether conducting one-on-one advising, hosting recruiting events, or connecting students with employers, Pamplin's Career Services and Employer Relations team ensures student are well-prepared to enter the workforce. They do this in a variety of ways, from one-on-one career advising, student resource creation, career development programming, working with employer recruitment teams, and hosting recruitment events, the largest of which is the Business Horizons Career Fair.
Date: Dec 14, 2022 -
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From President Tim Sands: A year of wonderful experiences and milestones , articleAs we turn our attention to the future and the coming new year, we are ready for the next steps in our journey.
Date: Dec 12, 2022 -
Video ItemCity of Alexandria formally commends Virginia Tech on reaching 150 years , video
The City of Alexandria, represented by Mayor Justin Wilson, Vice Mayor Amy Jackson, and members of the Alexandria City Council, formalized a proclamation to commend Virginia Tech on the occasion of its 150th anniversary. The special event was held at the Virginia Tech Innovation Campus headquarters in Potomac Yard.
Date: Dec 08, 2022 -
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Alexandria mayor, city council recognize Virginia Tech's Sesquicentennial , articleThe special event was held at the Virginia Tech Innovation Campus headquarters in Potomac Yard.
Date: Dec 08, 2022 -
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Virginia Tech’s Sesquicentennial celebration draws to a close , articleOver the next few weeks, the Virginia Tech community is invited to continue reflections of the university's sesquicentennial celebration by attending a number of events as the 18-month bash concludes. The events will be held in Washington, D.C., and Roanoke on Dec. 14.
Date: Dec 06, 2022 -
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Roots of 'Ut Prosim' date to first century , articleMany Virginia Tech students and alumni equate 'Ut Prosim' with volunteering. A person gives, through actions, to a person or group, and the receiving person or group gratefully accepts the help.
Date: Nov 29, 2022 -
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'Ut Prosim': More than a motto at Virginia Tech , articleAs Virginia Tech celebrates its sesquicentennial, its motto remains at its core, fully embraced by students, employees, and alumni as a timeless ideal of helping fellow humans and bettering the communities in which they live.
Date: Nov 16, 2022 -
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History on the big screen , articleA projection on Torgersen Bridge commemorated Virginia Tech’s past 150 years. The projection was on display during Homecoming weekend.
Date: Oct 26, 2022 -
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Two presidents share thoughts on higher education , articleVirginia Tech President Tim Sands and Washington State University President Kirk Schulz, a Virginia Tech alumnus, recently discussed a wide array of topics related to higher education, including their beliefs in the land-grant mission, the importance of research collaborations with other institutions in their respective states, and how they are still evolving as leaders in a post-pandemic world.
Date: Oct 25, 2022 -
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What’s in the backpack, Addison? , articleAs William Addison Caldwell climbs the stairs up to the Upper Quad, he carries the historical equivalent of a backpack. Its contents remain a secret, forever enclosed in bronze of the statue itself. But it’s not a mystery to the sculptor, who now reveals the contents.
Date: Oct 21, 2022 -
Video ItemNo Ordinary Moment: 150 Years of Virginia Tech History , video
No Ordinary Moment: 150 Years of Virginia Tech, a moving portrayal of 150 years of the university's history through photos, videos, and sound.
Date: Oct 20, 2022 -
Video ItemNo Ordinary Celebration: University Libraries commemorates 150 years of Virginia Tech , video
In honor of Virginia Tech's Sesquicentennial anniversary, University Libraries created an exhibit called, "Celebrating Virginia Tech: A Chronology of 150 Years", and published a book titled, "No Ordinary Moment: Virginia Tech, 150 Years in 150 Images."
Date: Oct 19, 2022
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