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Feel Good 5K encourages Hokies to embrace wellness at their own pace , articleA collaboration between a former Homecoming Court member, Rec Sports, and Sigma Phi Epsilon promotes body positivity and wellness with an event on Oct. 26.
Date: Oct 16, 2025 - -
Video ItemVeterinary Teaching Hospital treats Oreo the pig , video
Meet Oreo, a Vietnamese potbelly owned by Jacob and Bre Turner. After a recent encounter with some ticks, the Turners brought Oreo in to the large animal section of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital to make sure that their boy had no tick-borne illness scares. Oreo was cleared and is back to being his sassy diva self.
Date: Aug 04, 2025 - -
Video ItemLocal Kennel Club celebrates Festival of the Dog with Blacksburg Community , video
The New River Valley Kennel Club held the Festival of the Dog at the Blacksburg Municipal Park, allowing dog owners to bring their furry friends out to play games, safely socialize, and participate in AKC training. The event also allowed local business owners to sell their goods and interact with the community. The Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine was there to promote the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, the blood bank within the VTH, and interact with local dog owners.
Date: Jun 05, 2025 - -
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Sit. Stay. Heal. -- Be aware of wellness , articleThere is incredible beauty in our work, but also real emotional fatigue, writes veterinary college social worker August O'Reilly.
Date: May 28, 2025 - -
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Hokie Wellness to spotlight The Body Project during Eating Disorder Awareness Week , articleIn recognition of Eating Disorder Awareness Week, Feb. 24-March 2, Hokie Wellness is highlighting resources on body image-related issues through posters, social media campaigns, and outreach efforts.
Date: Feb 21, 2025 - -
General ItemEating Disorder Awareness Week starts Feb. 24
In recognition of Eating Disorder Awareness Week, Feb. 24 – March 2, Hokie Wellness is spreading awareness about eating disorders and disordered eating, while promoting resources to prevent and combat them.
Date: Feb 20, 2025 - -
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Veterinary alumnus puts wellness first in hospital support , articleReed Hall, owner of two Northern Virginia animal hospitals, is giving $250,000 toward the expansion of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital.
Date: Dec 18, 2024 - -
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A letter from Dean of Students Mark Sikes: Preparing for Thanksgiving and winter break , articleStudents are encouraged to embrace changes in themselves and their families, balance time and expectations, and make the most of their upcoming time off.
Date: Nov 15, 2024 - -
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Veterinary social worker provides support, 'space to talk' for pet owners , articlePet owners and veterinary professionals make difficult decisions and struggle with grief and fatigue. That's where a veterinary social worker can help.
Date: Oct 21, 2024 - -
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Digital Well-being Challenges encourage mindful device use , articleWeekly challenges are crafted to be easily integrated into students’ daily lives, establishing a foundation of ideas and practices students can use.
Date: Oct 18, 2024 - -
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Better together: Explore mental health resources for students , articleVirginia Tech supports students’ mental well-being with varied resources and services. Hokie Wellness invites the campus community to join World Mental Health Day activities Oct. 10.
Date: Oct 04, 2024 - -
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Social workers provide human support in veterinary medicine , articleAugusta O’Reilly works with the people side of veterinary medicine, supporting clients through grief and hard decisions, providing “the opportunity to be fragile."
Date: Sep 05, 2024 - -
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As Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games approach, experts give tips for athletes, weekend warriors, and travelers , articleWith less than a month until the Summer Olympic Games in Paris, and with Olympic Trials taking place all around the world in different sports, Virginia Tech experts offer perspective on aspects of the competitions, applying Olympic habits to our own lives, and how the Games are impacting both travel to and life on the ground in Paris.
Date: Jun 28, 2024 - -
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Summer mental health resources available , articleOn-campus, community, and virtual options are available for continuing and graduating students.
Date: May 01, 2024 - -
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A letter from Mark Sikes, dean of students , articleAt Virginia Tech, the well-being of our Hokies is of utmost importance, particularly during natural disasters like the recent earthquake in Taiwan. The Dean of Students Office, along with our partners in Student Affairs, remains committed to offering holistic support and care during this crisis.
Date: Apr 03, 2024 - -
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Help transform campus mental wellness with the Community Resiliency ModelLearn and share in-the-moment body awareness skills that help regulate stress.
Date: Apr 03, 2024 - -
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Hokie Wellness marks one year of evidence-based digital wellness programming , articleLaurie Fritsch, assistant director of Hokie Wellness, has spearheaded evidence-based programs to empower students to engage with their digital devices in a way that maximizes their quality of life.
Date: Mar 13, 2024 - -
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ScubaCats diving course enriches the veterinary student experience , articleMichael Nappier runs the ScubaCat Project, offering scuba diving courses to the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine community. Aimed at promoting wellness and relaxation, the initiative provides an educational and stress-relieving experience away from the rigors of academic life.
Date: Jan 05, 2024 - -
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Cook Counseling Center shares tools for coping with holiday and finals stress , articleOne key to better managing these stressful times, according to the Community Resiliency Model adopted by Cook Counseling Center, is giving more attention to the moment you’re in, right now.
Date: Nov 29, 2023 - -
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Veterinary college opens tranquil wellness room to support mental well-being , articleThe room features frosted glass panels for privacy, natural light, and amenities such as resistance bands for light exercise and yoga. Its location within the library also facilitates easy reservations.
Date: Oct 20, 2023 -
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