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Article ItemCook Counseling Center has new leader and location , article
The new director, Sarah Jones, sees the center's move to Gilbert Street supporting tailored, collaborative services for students.
Date: Sep 06, 2023 -
Article ItemCook Counseling creating student Serenity Space , article
The student mental health resource welcomes Hokie Nation support
Date: May 25, 2023 -
Article ItemDenim Day offers another step toward change at Virginia Tech , article
An international event focused on sexual violence prevention and education, Denim Day was recognized at Virginia Tech through student voices, in partnership with Hokie Wellness, the Women’s Center at Virginia Tech, and other groups.
Date: May 09, 2023 -
Video ItemCollege of Engineering Outstanding Senior Yasmin Farzan reflects on her time as a Hokie , video
Chemical Engineering senior Yasmin Farzan reflects on her time as a Hokie. She found a passion for standup comedy on accident while at an open mic, which shaped her perspective while facing difficult challenges.
Date: May 02, 2023 -
Article ItemCook Counseling answers diverse student needs with responsive care , article
Cook Counseling meets students where they are with diverse services, staff, insights, and settings.
Date: May 02, 2023 -
Article ItemInformation privacy panel discussion promotes research, safety measures , article
An information privacy panel discussion was co-hosted Virginia Tech President Tim Sands and France Bélanger, University Distinguished Professor in the Pamplin College of Business, that focused on the university's research on information privacy and the importance of an individual knowing safeguards and how to use them
Date: Apr 27, 2023 -
Article ItemHow it's going: Students offer perspectives on the Residential Well-being initiative , article
With an emphasis on individual well-being, community strength, belonging and inclusion, and awareness of support resources, the Residential Well-being approach relies heavily on peer-to-peer interactions and relationships to improve the way students ExperienceVT.
Date: Apr 21, 2023 -
Video ItemSharing misconceptions of sexual violence ahead of International Denim Day , video
Content warning: mention of sexual violence. Hear from Paige Bik, Associate Director of Prevention at the Women's Center at Virginia Tech, Chelsea Cleary, Sexual Violence Prevention Specialist with Hokie Wellness, and students across campus as they debunk common misconceptions surrounding sexual violence and share what consent means in advance of Denim Day on April 26. Denim Day is an international effort to spread awareness of sexual violence prevention. The Sexual Violence Culture and Climate Work Group (SVCC) was established by President Tim Sands to advance the university’s commitment to end sexual violence and enhance preventative programming at Virginia Tech. For information about resources available for survivors, please visit safe.vt.edu.
Date: Apr 20, 2023 -
Article ItemTherapy dog Epcot ready to serve the Hokie community , article
Epcot is the fourth and newest dog for Virginia Tech's Animal Assisted Therapy program. The program is a focal point of Virginia Tech’s commitment to mental health support, as the therapy dogs open doors to the work done in Cook Counseling Center.
Date: Mar 17, 2023 -
Video ItemWelcome Virginia Tech's newest therapy dog, Epcot , video
The loveable black lab is joining his new best friends Derek, Josie, and Wagner as the newest addition to the Cook Counseling Center's family of therapy dogs. The VT therapy dogs hold office hours around campus and are available to anyone for support, companionship, and unconditional love.
Date: Feb 23, 2023 -
Article ItemA letter from Mark Sikes, dean of students , article
At Virginia Tech the holistic wellness of our Hokies matter, especially in times of a natural disaster such as the earthquake in Syria and Turkey. The Dean of Students office and our Student Affairs partner offices are here to provide holistic support and care amid this crisis.
Date: Feb 09, 2023 -
Article Item9 tips to help you reset for the spring semester , article
With a new semester just around the corner, here are tips and resources to help make your return to campus an easier one.
Date: Jan 11, 2023 -
Article ItemVirginia Tech awarded Higher Education Mental Health Workforce Pilot grant , article
Virginia Tech is one of six universities to receive funding to increase their mental health workforces from the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia in consultation with the Virginia Health Care Foundation.
Date: Nov 17, 2022 -
Article ItemSexual Violence Culture and Climate Work Group putting plans into action , article
The Sexual Violence Culture and Climate work group recently launched a webpage filled with easy-to-read resources, reconfigured an email alert, and enhanced training efforts. The group also has been devising additional plans to create a safe, stable campus environment.
Date: Sep 25, 2022 -
Article ItemResidential Well-being initiative brings resources and experiences to students’ doors , article
“Rather than expecting the students to find Virginia Tech’s world-class campus experiences on their own, we are surrounding the student with the key elements of first-year success inside of their living environment,” said Rebecca Caldwell, Virginia Tech’s first director of Residential Well-being.
Date: Aug 29, 2022 -
General ItemVirginia Tech launches SAFE at VT website
SAFE at VT, Virginia Tech’s new website dedicated to advancing the institution’s progress toward a university environment that protects against sexual violence, has launched.
Date: Aug 24, 2022 -
Article ItemRound of a-paws for the dogs , article
Kelsey Hammer, University Libraries digital literacy and multimedia production librarian who works on projects related to digital life, media creation, and collaboration, said one of her big projects has been combining efforts with the Virginia Tech therapy dogs to support students in finding joy, space, and support on campus — especially in Newman Library.
Date: Aug 22, 2022 -
Article ItemUniversity partnership to provide greater mental health support to students , article
This agreement will bring additional, much-needed mental health assessment and treatment services to all students at participating colleges and universities at a time when student mental health concerns and needs are increasing across the nation.
Date: Jun 30, 2022 -
Article ItemShaka Sydnor focuses on relationships to help students flourish , article
The Dean of Students message to students and families is clear and concise: If you don’t know where to start, start with us. Sydnor, associate dean of students and director of the Dean of Students Office, is one of the people who makes sure students get the help they need.
Date: Jun 17, 2022 -
Video ItemCollege of Engineering Holds Student Organized Volleyball Tournament , video
Matthew Drew, a senior in Materials Science and Engineering, organized a college-wide volleyball tournament for his fellow engineers. Drew felt that engineers could use a stress break and hoped the friendly competition would be a way for them to meet other Hokies. All departments from the College of Engineering were represented and battled it out to see who would be crowned champ.
Date: May 09, 2022
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