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        <description><![CDATA[ The beloved Broadway leading lady performs selections from the American songbook with her trio at the Center for the Arts on Saturday, May 9, at 7:30 p.m. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Lewis Lanier ’75 will share what he’s learned in nearly five decades as a cancer immunologist when he delivers the next Maury Strauss Distinguished Public Lecture in Roanoke on Thursday, April 16. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ There were 88 poetry submissions for 10 finalist slots in the annual Giovanni-Steger Poetry Prize competition. Manas Karki&#39;s first-place poem, “Visa Length,”  offers a window into his experiences and those of other international students. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ A favorite on the world’s great stages for performances featuring drama, warmth, humor, and extraordinary precision, the ensemble makes its debut at the Center for the Arts on Wednesday, April 15, at 7:30 p.m. with award-winning violist Jordan Bak. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist takes the Center for the Arts stage on Tuesday, April 7, at 7:30 p.m., offering a behind-the-scenes look at the images and moments that have shaped his career.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ After decades of shaping the sound of modern American guitar, Grammy-winner Frisell gathers a constellation of close collaborators for “In My Dreams.” The new touring project comes to the Center for the Arts on Friday, April 3, at 7:30 p.m. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The public is invited to explore the body’s most complex organ on March 9 at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Now in its eighth year, the Women in Data Science (WiDS) Blacksburg conference is set to take place Monday, Feb. 23. The event is free and open to everyone — regardless of gender — with an interest in data science. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Physician and former health executive Vivian Lee will deliver the next Maury Strauss Distinguished Public Lecture at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 5 at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute in Roanoke. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Led by one of today’s most sought-after young jazz composers and conductors, Miho Hazama, the band performs with special guest jazz vocalist Cécile McLorin Salvant at the Center for the Arts on Friday, Feb. 20, at 7:30 p.m. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Cirque Mechanics will return to Blacksburg with its newest adventure, bursting with acrobatics, aerial feats, juggling, and a dose of nostalgic charm. The center presents two performances of “Tilt! A Circus Thrill Ride” on Tuesday, Feb. 10, and Wednesday, Feb. 11, at 7:30 p.m. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ National Academy of Sciences member Holly Ingraham will explain how studying female physiology beyond reproduction is reshaping understanding of metabolism, brain signaling, and disease risk at the next Maury Strauss Distinguished Public Lecture.. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Soprano Julia Bullock, cellist Seth Parker Woods, and pianist Conor Hanick perform an evening of music that speaks across generations, featuring works by Ravel, Nina Simone, and a Center for the Arts co-commissioned composition by Tania León. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The Center for the Arts presents Abigail Lucien: “Molt” and “Living in Brilliant Suspension”: Didier William. The two solo shows open with a reception on Thursday, Jan. 29, from 4-6 p.m. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Experience the power, beauty, and grandeur of this beloved oratorio, featuring the sound of more than 100 singers, at the Center for the Arts on Sunday, Dec. 14, at 4 p.m. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ On 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.   ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ An immunologist who co-designed a COVID-19 vaccine administered to millions worldwide will deliver the next Maury Strauss Distinguished Public Lecture at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC in Roanoke. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The School of Performing Arts is bringing mystery and suspense to the stage with its production of Agatha Christie’s “The Mousetrap” from Nov. 11-15 in Squires Studio Theatre. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ With BMX tricks, basketball stunts, breakdancing, acrobatics, and live beats, this action-packed, all-ages show comes to the Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech on Sunday, Nov. 9. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Honoring its Latin roots with irresistible energy, the Grammy-winning band comes to the Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech on Thursday, Oct. 30, at 7:30 p.m.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The events happening Oct. 27-31 will highlight the humanities work across the university and the commonwealth with &#34;The Power of Place&#34; as the theme. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The beloved artist brings her sharp observations and distinctive voice to the Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech on Wednesday, Oct. 22, at 7:30 p.m. ]]></description>
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        <title>Ballet BC delivers contemporary dance at its finest</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Visceral, powerful, and impossible to forget, Canada’s leading contemporary dance company will debut at the Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech on Tuesday, Oct. 14. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The Grammy Award winner brings an adventurous program of Bach alongside his signature blend of classical, folk, and improvisation to the Center for the Arts on Saturday, Oct. 11. ]]></description>
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        <title>Music is reimagined with captivating cellist Abel Selaocoe</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Masterfully improvising, vocalizing, and creating his own percussion, Selaocoe challenges the limits of the cello when he performs at the Center for the Arts on Thursday, Oct. 2. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Topics for the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute Pioneers in Biomedical Research lecture series include the effects of alcohol on smell and taste, habits of a healthy brain, exercise and the aging heart, and time-restricted eating. ]]></description>
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        <title>Step Afrika! brings the beat</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ With the thunderous stomp of synchronized footwork, soaring leaps, and powerful chants, celebrate history, unity, and the sheer joy of movement with a performance at the Center for the Arts on Saturday, Sept. 27. ]]></description>
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        <title>The Hot Sardines bring vintage jazz to life for the Center for the Arts season opener</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ From Parisian chansons to sly Cole Porter lyrics, the band effortlessly channels New York speakeasies, French cabarets, and New Orleans jazz halls. See them live on Friday, Sept. 19, at 7:30 p.m. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The music, theatre, and cinema events, many of which are free, begin Sept. 15 and will be held in venues across the Blacksburg campus. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Experience the captivating rhythms of Cuban tradition with Kiki Valera y su Son Cubano on Friday, Sept. 5, at 6 p.m. on the Center for the Arts’ Patricia Buckley Moss Lawn. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ In “Seeing and Reading,” Dana Frankfort and Josephine Halvorson investigate text in painting, while Clare Grill and Margaux Ogden treat pattern as a visual language in “Things I Had No Words For.” The Center for the Arts exhibitions open with a reception on Thursday, Sept. 4, from 4-6 p.m.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Tickets for individual performances are now on sale for the center’s upcoming season, which features spectacular orchestras and brilliant ensembles, Broadway blockbusters, innovative dance and theatre works, family-friendly favorites, and cherished holiday classics. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Subscriptions are now available for the center’s newest season, which features spectacular orchestras and brilliant ensembles, Broadway blockbusters, bold jazz and global sounds, innovative dance and theatre works, family-friendly favorites, and cherished holiday classics. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The day after showcasing groundbreaking research, Virginia Tech&#39;s veterinary graduate students swapped microscopes for mentors at their first-ever Professional Development Day. Alumni who started in the same program shared wildly different career journeys — from Google to NIH to specialty practice — while teaching essential skills academic training doesn&#39;t cover: personal branding, networking, and translating scientific precision into career resilience. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The veterinary college showcased 70-plus research projects that go far beyond the lab, helping communities, animals, and the people who care for them. ]]></description>
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        <title>New River Valley artists featured in biennial exhibition at the Moss Arts Center</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Sponsored by the Blacksburg Regional Art Association, the New River Art Juried Biennial opens with a public reception Thursday, June 5, in the Moss Arts Center’s Grand Lobby. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ More than 400 alumni and friends of the Beta Eta chapter are expected to attend reunion events May 30-31 in Blacksburg.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Writer, performance artist, and social justice advocate george emilio sanchez confronts the history of Supreme Court decisions that have affected the tribal sovereignty of Native nations in his solo performance piece at the Moss Arts Center on Thursday, April 24, and Friday, April 25, at 7:30 p.m. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Physician-scientist Jordan Smoller will share advances in precision psychiatry in a public lecture at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Celebrating the university’s curiosity, creativity, and innovation, “Assembly” opens with a reception on Thursday, April 10, from 4-6 p.m. in the center’s Grand Lobby, located at 190 Alumni Mall.  ]]></description>
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        <title>Activities set for Earth Month 2025</title>
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        <title>Experience the timeless beauty of ‘Four Seasons’ with Les Arts Florissants and violinist Théotime Langlois de Swarte </title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Pioneering a revival of Baroque repertoire, early music ensemble Les Arts Florissants takes the stage with one of today’s most sought-after young early music stars to perform Vivaldi’s masterpiece at the Moss Arts Center on Wednesday, April 2, at 7:30 p.m. ]]></description>
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        <title>Kellogg Center to host American legal scholar for annual lecture </title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Bruce Ackerman, the Sterling Professor of Law and Political Science at Yale University, will deliver the 2025 PPE Distinguished Lecture at 5 p.m. March 26 in the Moss Arts Center. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Scientists will present their research through an interactive expo and panel discussion on focused ultrasound when the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC opens its doors for Brain School on March 10. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ MacArthur Fellow and award-winning choreographer Kyle Abraham returns to the Moss Arts Center with his visionary, Black-led contemporary dance company A.I.M by Kyle Abraham on Saturday, March 22, at 7:30 p.m. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Emergency physician and injury prevention researcher Marian Betz will deliver the next Maury Strauss Distinguished Public Lecture at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Held at 11 centers across the commonwealth, field days put the latest agricultural research and innovation directly into the hands of Virginians. ]]></description>
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        <title>A transatlantic collaboration, the Dante Quartet and tenor Brian Thorsett bring world premiere to Blacksburg</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ One of the United Kingdom&#39;s premier string ensembles, the Dante Quartet makes its debut at the Moss Arts Center on Thursday, March 6, at 7:30 p.m. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Vivian Ho, an elected member of the National Academy of Medicine, will visit the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC to deliver the first Maury Strauss Distinguished Public Lecture of 2025. ]]></description>
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        <title>Virginia Tech to host Women in Data Science Blacksburg event Feb. 18-19</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine’s spring art show, &#34;Threads of Nature,&#34; is display now through May at the schools’ Roanoke campus. The public is invited to a free opening reception Feb. 4 to meet the artists, view the show and enjoy light refreshments. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ With her electric presence and fiery sax work, the five-time Grammy nominee takes the Moss Arts Center stage on Friday, Feb. 14, at 7:30 p.m. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ South Korean artist Jaha Koo’s documentary theatre work comes to the Cube at the Moss Arts Center on Friday, Jan. 31, at 7:30 p.m. and on Saturday, Feb. 1, at 4 and 7:30 p.m. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Featuring the work of Shaunté Gates and Charisse Pearlina Weston, two artists who experiment with the tension between beauty and destruction, the exhibitions open with a reception on Thursday, Jan. 23. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Featuring work from 42 students from Shawsville Middle School, the Moss Arts Center’s “Young Artists: Layers of Me” debuts with an opening reception on Tuesday, Jan. 7, from 5-7 p.m. The exhibition runs through Saturday, Jan. 11. ]]></description>
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        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2024/12/cm-Delta-Dental-Lecture-2024.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Registration is open for the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Delta Dental of Virginia’s 14th annual Delta Dental of Virginia Oral Health Endowed Lecture on Jan. 8.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Tickets for the national tour of “The Book of Mormon” at the Moss Arts Center go on sale Thursday, Dec. 5, at 10 a.m. Winner of nine Tony Awards, including best musical, the production comes to Blacksburg for one night only, Tuesday, March 18, at 7:30 p.m. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ International performances, interactive workshops, cultural showcases, and many other events brought faculty, students, and all members of the university community together in celebration of International Education Week. The aim of the week is to expand horizons, celebrate diversity, and encourage connections both in Blacksburg and around the world. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ National Pet Diabetes Month offers chance to learn more about how your pet may suffer from a malady also common in humans. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ A list of activities coming up this week, including Thanksgiving meals and different types of music performances all over campus. ]]></description>
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        <title>Photos: Virginia Tech Science Festival draws thousands to Blacksburg campus</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Each year, the Virginia Tech Science Festival celebrates science as a way of knowing by providing community members an opportunity to engage with university research. ]]></description>
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        <title>Leading oncologist to share how understanding DNA helps diagnose and treat cancer</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2024/11/research_fralinbiomed_diazdpl_1115.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Physician-scientist Luis Diaz Jr., a member of the National Academy of Medicine, will deliver the next Maury Strauss Distinguished Public Lecture at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC on Thursday, Nov. 21. ]]></description>
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        <title>Include accommodation statement in university event notices</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ At Virginia Tech, we celebrate International Education Week with gusto! This year, from November 11 to 16, Virginia Tech is spotlighting international education, research, and culture. The aim of the week is to expand horizons, celebrate diversity, and encourage connections both in Blacksburg and around the world. Through international performances, interactive workshops, cultural showcases, and many other events, faculty, students, and all members of the university community can get engaged. ]]></description>
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        <title>United States Air Force Heritage Brass to perform free Moss Arts Center concert</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ A pioneering symphonic brass ensemble representing Air Force professionals serving across the globe, Heritage Brass comes to the Moss stage on Thursday, Nov. 7, at 7:30 p.m. ]]></description>
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        <title>One of the most original and perceptive contemporary Black voices, Ta-Nehisi Coates comes to the Moss Arts Center</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The award-winning author and journalist will read excerpts of his work, participate in a moderated conversation, and answer audience questions on Friday, Nov. 1 at 7:30 p.m. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Homecoming is an opportunity for students to support a cause that’s important to them and engage with the campus community in meaningful ways. Past Homecoming Court candidates share their stories and what Homecoming means to them. ]]></description>
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        <title>Taiwan’s legendary street stories come to life with Cloud Gate Dance Theatre’s ‘13 Tongues’ </title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Coming to the Moss Arts Center on Wednesday, Oct. 30, contemporary dance company Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan transforms ancient aesthetics into a modern celebration of motion. ]]></description>
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        <title>Observing Indigenous Peoples Day 2024</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Acknowledging Virginia Tech’s historical relationship with local Native communities as well as fostering relationships with the Tutelo/Monacan Peoples and other Native nations in the present, will guide us toward a more inclusive and equitable future for all. ]]></description>
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        <title>Explore cybersecurity through art at new exhibition</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Funded by the Commonwealth Cyber Initiative, the CyberArts 2024 Exhibit is open at the Torpedo Factory Art Center in Alexandria until Jan. 19, 2025. The opening reception will be held on Oct. 18 from 6-8 p.m. Registration is required.    ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Join the Virginia Cyber Range for a week of exciting, career-focused events with something for all experience levels. ]]></description>
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        <title>What humans can learn from animals that age better than we do</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Vera Gorbunova will share groundbreaking research on the biological mechanisms of aging at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC’s next Maury Strauss Distinguished Public Lecture. ]]></description>
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        <title>Spiritual Diversity Week invites students to explore and celebrate difference</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Events Oct. 16-22 will focus on creating connection between students of all spiritual and non-spiritual identities. ]]></description>
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        <title>How to have a happy hike with your pet</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Veterinary clinician Michael Nappier suggests carrying water, food and first aid and starting with short, easy, flat trails, with few people or pets around. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Thu, 03 Oct 2024 15:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Indigenous creatives explore identity and culture during a curated evening of storytelling </title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2024/10/mac-voices-indigenous-campfire.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day with “Voices from the Urban Indigenous Campfire,” featuring award-winning writers Rena Priest, Deborah Taffa, and Rhiana Yazzie, at the Moss Arts Center on Monday, Oct. 14. ]]></description>
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        <title>Data meets medicine: AVI Talbot Veterinary Informatics Symposium marks 30-Year milestone at Virginia Tech</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2024/09/vetmed-talbot-symposium.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ The 30th Annual AVI Talbot Veterinary Informatics Symposium recently took place at the college, celebrating three decades of advancing veterinary healthcare through data and technology. Named after the college’s inaugural dean, this event brought together global experts to explore how informatics is transforming animal care. From AI to zoonotic disease monitoring, attendees discussed the future of veterinary medicine and its impact on both animal and human health. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Mon, 30 Sep 2024 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Ann Carpenter is a veterinary medical officer in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, while Lydia Carpenter is a veterinary medical officer in the U.S. Department of Agriculture. ]]></description>
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        <title>Renowned expert on water-to-air pollution to speak at College of Science J. Mark Sowers Distinguished Lecture Series</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2024/09/science-prather-sowers-lecture.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Kimberly Prather, a member of the National Academy of Sciences and distinguished professor at the University of California San Diego’s Scripps Institute of Oceanography, will give a talk titled “From Water to Air: How Pollution Impacts Air Quality and Health in Coastal Regions&#34; on Sept. 26. ]]></description>
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        <title>Discover the timeless legacy of fado with global superstar Mariza</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ An international ambassador of contemporary Portuguese music, Mariza brings her unparalleled voice and profound emotional depth to the Moss Arts Center stage on Wednesday, Oct. 2, at 7:30 p.m. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The events are part of Cybersecurity Awareness Month. The first, on Oct. 3, will feature Daswani, co-director of the Stanford Advanced Cybersecurity Program. The second, on Oct. 16, will feature Ross from the National Institute of Standards and Technology. ]]></description>
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        <title>Upcoming events and activities at Virginia Tech</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2024/09/091324-events.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ A selection of upcoming activities on campus, including Fall Family Weekend, the Toughest Hokie, and the Student Tailgate at Dietrick Lawn. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Fri, 13 Sep 2024 12:46:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Moss exhibition dives into murky histories of museum collections</title>
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        <title>East meets west in a joyous evening of musical praise</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2024/09/mac-qawwali-gospel.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ “Singing Together: Qawwali and Gospel,” a boundary-crossing performance by Riyaaz Qawwali and the Harlem Gospel Travelers, comes to the Moss Arts Center on Thursday, Sept. 26, at 7:30 p.m. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The Tony and Grammy award-winning actress and singer performs an evening of Broadway hits and American songbook classics on Friday, Sept. 13, at 7:30 p.m.  ]]></description>
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        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2024/08/research_fralinbiomed_dplpreview_0826.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Several renowned scientists, including members of the U.S. National Academies of Medicine, Science, and Engineering, will talk about the research making headlines at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute during the 2024-25 academic year.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Experience the joyous beats and rhythms that have shaped the island’s culture during this energy-filled community celebration on the Moss lawn on Friday, Sept. 6, at 6 p.m. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ University Policy 5000 has been updated. Learn how the policy provides guidance and procedures for safely gathering on campus in a manner that positively supports Virginia Tech&#39;s mission and respects and affirms the rights of others.  ]]></description>
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        <title>Moss guest curator series celebrates the work of Native American artists</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The Moss Arts Center continues its commitment to bring new perspectives to its performance line-up, welcoming activist, director, producer, and consultant Andre Bouchard as its independent guest performing arts curator for the 2024-25 season.  ]]></description>
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        <title>Cube Fest 2024 presents Immersive Indigenous Experiences</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ With events Friday, Aug. 23, through Sunday, Aug. 25, Virginia Tech’s premier immersive music festival showcases the latest innovations in sound and musical composition in one of the world’s leading spatial audio environments — the Moss Arts Center Cube.  ]]></description>
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        <title>Veterinary college&#39;s Distinguished Alumni Awards honor graduates from three decades</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2024/08/vetmed-distinguished-alumni-awards.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Matthew Iager DVM ’96, Sara Waltz Johnston DVM ’16, and Michael Erskine DVM ’88 received awards. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Fri, 09 Aug 2024 10:17:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Tickets for Moss Arts Center 2024-25 season now on sale</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Tickets for individual performances are now on sale for the center’s upcoming season, which features classical favorites, Broadway blockbusters, jazz and global sounds, innovative dance and theatre works, and fantastical family-friendly worlds of imagination.  ]]></description>
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        <title>Showcasing excellence: Open House at the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center focuses on equine sports medicine  </title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The EMC Open House highlighted the Jane and Stephen Hale Equine Performance Evaluation Center, the Youngkin Equine Soundness Clinic, and the Paul Goodness Podiatry Clinic, which collectively serve as the Center’s Sports Medicine Complex. Visitors learned about treatments and therapies available at the EMC to ensure that equine athletes and trail companions perform at their absolute best.  ]]></description>
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        <title>Southwest Virginia’s premier musicians celebrate 20 years of the Crooked Road </title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2024/06/mac-20-years-crooked-road.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Featuring performances by the Lovely Mountaineers, Danny Paisley and the Southern Grass, Whitetop Mountain Band, Shelton &amp; Williams, Earl White, and Jared Boyd and Raistlin Brabson, “Celebrating 20 years of the Crooked Road” comes to the Moss Arts Center on Friday, July 12.  ]]></description>
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        <title>Artists’ bold color and dynamic composition capture moments in time</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ A discussion led by CNBC’s Brian Sullivan during the Hokies on Wall Street event presented divided views among Virginia Tech alumni when assessing the current economic situation.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Tech pros discuss the skills Hokies will need to thrive in an AI-powered world during 22nd annual Hokies on Wall Street. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Ayah Ali, a first-year student, won the top prize of $1,500 for her poem, “The Ephemerality of Incense,” during a ceremony April 10 at the Moss Arts Center. ]]></description>
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        <title>Bamberg Symphony to deliver a masterful performance of works by Brahms, Schumann, and Wagner</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ With conductor Jakub Hrůša and pianist Hélène Grimaud, the premier ensemble makes its Moss Arts Center debut on Friday, April 26, at 7:30 p.m. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Entrepreneur, model and television personality Venita Aspen to discuss her work in the creative sectors with Institute for Critical Technology and Applied Science Director Stefan Duma at the institute&#39;s Kelly Lecture. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Kristine Yaffe will discuss strategies for preventing dementia and cognitive aging in public lecture at Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC on April 11. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The College of Science and its Department of Physics will host the solar eclipse viewing event. In the Blacksburg area, the moon will cover 88 percent of the sun at approximately 3:15 p.m.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Featuring a roster of renowned first nation artists from across the Pacific and Indian Oceans, the performance comes to the Moss Arts Center on Wednesday, April 17, at 7:30 p.m. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Hokie Nation will celebrate pride and progress at the event, which will be a chance to unite as a community for a weekend of inclusivity, connection, and celebration. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The world-class, all-male comic dance troupe Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo makes its Southwest Virginia debut at the Moss Arts Center on Saturday, April 13, at 7:30 p.m.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Elizabeth Anderson of the University of Michigan will deliver the 2024 PPE Distinguished Lecture from 5-6:30 p.m. April 3 at the Moss Arts Center. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The musician takes the stage of the Moss Arts Center on Monday, April 8, at 8 p.m. for a special “Music on Mondays” performance. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ This year will showcase the work of undergraduate student finalists from a variety of disciplines. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ From Abba to ZZ Top, Tchaikovsky to Nirvana, the fresh and entertaining ensemble performs at the Moss Arts Center on Thursday, April 4, at 7:30 p.m. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Annual field days are just one of the ways Virginia Tech&#39;s 11 Agricultural Research and Extension Centers place research and innovation into the hands of Virginians. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Redefining chamber music for the 21st century, the multi-genre quartet and its special guests come to the Moss Arts Center on Wednesday, March 20, at 7:30 p.m. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Researchers invite the community to the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute to share in their passion for science during an interactive brain awareness event, including presentations and panel discussion on “The Craving Brain: Food and Drugs.” ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Spanning soul, R&amp;B, jazz, hip-hop, and rock, Ndegeocello’s work is bound by the search for love, justice, respect, and resolution. She takes the Moss stage on Friday, March 15, at 7:30 p.m. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Step up, give back, and create a lasting impact for Hokies everywhere. Celebrate what it means to be a Hokie and get in the game on Giving Day.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Kolbert, a New Yorker journalist and one of the nation’s most prominent voices on climate change, comes to the Moss Arts Center on Tuesday, Feb. 27, at 7:30 p.m. ]]></description>
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        <title>Visionary choreographer Mark Morris pays tribute to Burt Bacharach in ‘Look of Love’</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Morris presents an homage to the legendary late hitmaker Bacharach on Saturday, Feb. 24, at 7:30 p.m. at the Moss Arts Center. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Prominent maternal-infant health expert and National Academy of Medicine member Michelle &#34;Shelley&#34; McGuire will deliver the next Maury Strauss Distinguished Public Lecture Feb. 15 at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The speakers say there is stigma surrounding mental health in the African American community similar to other cultures and often leading to resistance to getting help.  ]]></description>
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        <title>MLK keynote speaker calls for student ‘superheroes’ to consider federal service</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Janice Underwood, director of the Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility at the Office of Personnel Management, visited Virginia Tech&#39;s Blacksburg campus on Jan. 19.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Featuring the work of artists Leslie Hewitt, Tarrah Krajnak, and Rodrigo Valenzuela, the Moss Arts Center’s newest exhibition opens with a reception on Thursday, Feb. 1, from 4-6 p.m.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Performing a wide array of marches, patriotic selections, orchestral transcriptions, and modern wind ensemble repertoire, the band will take the Moss stage on Sunday, Feb. 18, at 3 p.m.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Global long COVID expert and epidemiologist Ziyad Al-Aly will deliver the next Maury Strauss Distinguished Public Lecture on Jan. 25 at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute. ]]></description>
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        <title>Thought-leaders in biomedical research share ideas from addiction recovery to zebrafish brains during Pioneers in Biomedical Research Seminar Series</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The spring season of the lecture series, which begins Jan. 12, features 21 experts sharing leading discoveries at Fralin Biomedical Research Institute sites in Roanoke and Washington, D.C. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ “I am gone, expanding” brings together a comprehensive selection of the much-loved artist’s drawings, paintings, and sculptures. The exhibition opens with a reception on Friday, Jan. 5, from 5-7 p.m.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ For over a decade University Libraries has been serving grilled cheese sandwiches and other snacks to thousands of Hokies during finals week. Cheesy Nights is made possible by generous donations and helpful Hokie volunteers. ]]></description>
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        <title>Celebrate the season with a momentous performance of the iconic holiday favorite Handel’s ‘Messiah’ </title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The voices of more than 90 singers will fill the Moss Arts Center’s theatre when the Blacksburg Master Chorale is joined by a professional orchestra and guest soloists on Sunday, Dec. 17, at 4 p.m.  ]]></description>
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        <title>Deantoni Parks blends technology, hip-hop, sampling, and electronica for unforgettable live performances </title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Experience Parks’ electrifying, expansive stage presence and mastery of music technology when he performs two shows on Thursday Nov. 30, at 7 and 9 p.m. in the preeminent venue for sonic experiences, the Moss Arts Center’s Cube.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The event on the Blacksburg campus will showcase more than 50 exhibitors with science experiments ranging from biology and physics to mathematics and robotics. ]]></description>
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        <title>Invoke reinvents classical music, adding banjo, mandolin, fiddle, and voice  </title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Coming to the Moss Arts Center on Thursday, Nov. 16, at 7:30 p.m., the string quartet weaves a variety of styles together, including bluegrass, Appalachian fiddle tunes, jazz, and minimalism, to form a unique contemporary repertoire.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Seoul, Korea-based contemporary theatre company Seongbukdong Beedoolkee Theatre brings two performances of its wildly original take on “Medea” to the Moss Arts Center on Wednesday, Nov. 8, and Thursday, Nov. 9.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Two alumni and a faculty member of the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine will be honored Saturday during Connect 2023. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ As Cybersecurity Awareness Month celebrates its 20th year, Virginia Tech’s Division of Information Technology, the Virginia Cyber Range, and the Commonwealth Cyber Initiative offer the community ways to learn, engage, and stay safe online. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ With a candle’s soft illumination as a backdrop, Sok delves deep into her writing practices, inspirations, and experiences. With each question, the layers of her journey unfold, revealing the luminous path that led her from the quiet corners of personal reflection to literary acclaim.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Garage Dance Ensemble brings its deeply personal and socially charged contemporary dance-theatre work to the Moss Arts Center for two performances on Wednesday, Oct. 11, and Thursday, Oct. 12. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Asmeret Asefaw Berhe will speak on Oct. 3 at 5 p.m. at the Moss Arts Center. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Three world-class musicians forge a singular voice in a timeless performance uniting jazz, world music, and experimentation at the Moss Arts Center on Saturday, Oct. 7. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The Virginia Tech College of Science’s J. Mark Sowers Distinguished Lecture Series will host its first talk of the academic year with Nigel Lockyer, professor of physics at Cornell University, on 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 19, at the Holtzman Alumni Center’s Assembly Hall. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Featuring joyous live drumming from the Women Drummers of Rwanda, stirring shadow puppetry, and inspiring personal narratives, the new theatre project comes to the Moss Arts Center on Tuesday, Sept. 26, at 7:30 p.m. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The classical music favorite returns to the Moss Arts Center with violist Hsin-Yun Huang for a performance featuring works from Haydn and Brahms alongside the world premiere of a piece composed for the ensemble on Friday, Sept. 22, at 7:30 p.m. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC announced its 14th annual Maury Strauss Distinguished Public Lecture Series, which showcases health innovators and thought leaders. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ On Friday, Sept. 8, the second annual Day for Data symposium will gather industry leaders and academia together for a practical exploration of business analytics. The event is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. EDT in Owens Ballroom on Virginia Tech&#39;s Blacksburg campus. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The 10-day residential program introduced 27 rising high school seniors – many from underrepresented and underserved communities – to the dynamic world of business and business careers. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Thursday for the center’s 10th anniversary season, which includes legendary performers, classical favorites, family-friendly cirque, jazz and global beats, innovative dance and theatre works, and spectacular Broadway productions. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The Moss Arts Center presents two unforgettable Broadway productions — a masterful revival of the classic musical “My Fair Lady” and “Come From Away,” a touching performance inspired by a remarkable true story. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Fralin Biomedical Research Institute scientists and staff work toward racial equality in the biomedical sciences. ]]></description>
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        <title>Multimedia exhibition &#39;I’ll be your mirror…&#39; explores the impact of humans on the Earth</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2023/05/mac-summer-exhibitions.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Featuring work by Aldrich + Weissberger, Peggy Chiang, Cannupa Hanska Luger, Sally Mann, Erin Jane Nelson, Alexis Rockman, Dianna Settles, and Mierle Laderman Ukeles, the exhibition opens with a reception on Thursday, June 8, from 5-7 p.m. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Subscriptions will be available May 4 at 10 a.m. for the center’s 10th anniversary season, which includes legendary performers, classical favorites, family-friendly cirque, jazz and global beats, and innovative dance and theatre works. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Wed, 03 May 2023 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Veterinary student selected for competitive military scholarship program</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ First-year veterinary student Daniel Fields is one of about 40 selected nationally for the highly competitive Health Professions Scholarship Program. The program covers tuition, fees, and some expenses during a student’s second through fourth year and requires additional coursework specific to the program.  ]]></description>
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        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2023/04/research_fbri_hammondDPL_0423.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Pioneering scientist Paula Hammond, who is lecturing Thursday at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute, is one of only 25 scholars elected to the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Mon, 24 Apr 2023 12:43:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Breland ’98, M.S. ’01, Ph.D. ’04, executive vice president and chief human resources officer for Marriott International Inc., spoke during the Wells Fargo Distinguished Speakers Series event hosted by Virginia Tech’s Pamplin College of Business. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Mon, 24 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Annual graduate research symposium supports college&#39;s mission</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine hosts an annual research symposium both to support the college’s mission of educating a diverse population of professional and post-graduate students preparing for careers in veterinary medicine, biomedical sciences, and public health and to showcase the research of its graduate and training programs.  ]]></description>
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        <title>Singer Cécile McLorin Salvant rewrites jazz history </title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The MacArthur Fellow and three-time Grammy-winning singer brings her wide-ranging repertoire to the Moss Arts Center on Saturday, April 29.  ]]></description>
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        <title>Pamplin College of Business hosts its first-ever Women’s Summit</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The theme of the event, developed by Pamplin&#39;s Office for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging, was &#34;Claiming Your Seat at the Table.&#34;   ]]></description>
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        <title>Britten’s ‘War Requiem’ symbolizes the senselessness of war and the importance of reconciliation</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2023/04/mac-war-requiem.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Opera Roanoke, Blacksburg Master Chorale, Virginia Tech Choirs, and the Georgia Boy Choir perform Benjamin Britten’s monumental masterpiece at the Moss Arts Center on Sunday, April 23, at 4 p.m.  ]]></description>
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        <title>College of Science launches Robert E. Benoit Distinguished Lectureship in Biological Sciences</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2023/04/science-benoit-lecture-series-steven-wilhelm.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ The inaugural lecture, to be held Wednesday, April 12, at the Holtzman Alumni Center&#39;s Assembly Hall, will feature Steven Wilhelm of the University of Tennessee. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Fri, 07 Apr 2023 09:35:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Meet the trailblazers: Title IX history event to feature Hokie athletes</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2023/04/clahs-title-ix-roundtable-event.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Among the featured speakers will be Kenny Brooks, Georgia Amoore, and Elizabeth Kitley from the women’s basketball team. The free event takes place Tuesday, April 11, from 4-7 p.m. in the Cube at the Moss Arts Center and requires registration. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Thu, 06 Apr 2023 08:57:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Center for Autism Research’s spring conference to focus on access and neurodiversity</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2023/04/science-autism-research-center-conference-2023.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Virginia Tech Center for Autism Research’s biennial spring conference returns live, in-person for the first time since 2019 on April 21 at The Inn at Virginia Tech. The one-day event will also mark the 10th anniversary of the center. ]]></description>
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        <title>Sonny Miles synthesizes hip-hop textures with old school R&amp;B sensibilities </title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2023/04/mac-sonny-miles.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Citing gospel, funk, and neo-soul as his biggest influences, the singer and multi-instrumentalist brings his soulful sound to the Moss Arts Center’s Cube on Friday, April 14, at 8 p.m.  ]]></description>
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        <title>+Policy Network to sponsor half-day virtual symposium on the governance of new and emerging technologies</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2023/03/isce-plus-policy-network-half-day-symposium.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ In a time when technological advancements are breaking new ground in health, artificial intelligence, and transportation, one factor that must be considered yet is often overlooked: the social impact. Virginia Tech faculty will discuss such social implications of emerging technologies in a variety of fields during the Governance of New and Emerging Technologies virtual symposium on April 6 beginning at 9:30 a.m.  ]]></description>
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        <title>Science journalist Rebecca Skloot to speak on &#39;The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks&#39;</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ In 1951, a sample of cells was taken from a Black cancer patient without her consent. What happened next transformed medical research. On April 11, the author who uncovered this remarkable odyssey will share the story, and its sobering ramifications, with the Virginia Tech community.  ]]></description>
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        <title>The Big Event: A day of community engagement </title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ This Saturday is The Big Event, a day dedicated to community service by volunteering to work on small projects throughout the community. If you missed the last week’s signup deadline, you can head out to the Drillfield early Saturday morning and the staff will help find a place for you.   ]]></description>
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        <title>Something to be grateful for</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ On March 4, the veterinary college hosted the Evening of Gratitude, an annual event that celebrates and shows gratitude for the donors who have so generously supported the college. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Mon, 27 Mar 2023 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Spring Forum focuses on new and emerging directions for behavioral and social sciences research</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Christine Hunter, the acting director of the Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research at the National Institutes of Health, will provide a virtual presentation during the event on March 31. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Mon, 20 Mar 2023 14:21:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Country star Rissi Palmer brings her ‘Southern soul’ to the Moss</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ With a gift for reaching across musical boundaries to bring the entire spectrum of popular music to bear, the performer and radio show host comes to the Moss Arts Center for two performances in the Cube on Thursday, March 30, and Friday, March 31. ]]></description>
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        <title>Epic puppetry and stirring music conjure the complex relationship between humans and the Earth </title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ “Book of Mountains and Seas” brings an international vocal ensemble and percussionists to the stage alongside massive puppets and mesmerizing lanterns, delivering four mythological tales inspired by ancient Chinese myths. The music theatre work comes to the Moss Arts Center on Friday, March 24. ]]></description>
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        <title>Global biobank pioneer to describe the power and potential of big data to inform threats to human health</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Zhengming Chen, a pioneer of global repositories of biological samples and data, will discuss the rise and importance of biobanks in his talk, “Unleashing the Power of Big Biobanks in the East and West for Precision Medicine,” on March 16 at 5:30 p.m. at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC. ]]></description>
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        <title>Kellogg Center to host award-winning cultural theorist</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ On March 15, Kwame Anthony Appiah will discuss the role of identities in democracy and the challenges of maintaining differing views in a humane way. ]]></description>
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        <title>Everyone invited to learn about our ‘electric’ brains at 10th annual Brain School</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Neuroscientists with the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC and the School of Neuroscience will celebrate the amazing brain with their 10th annual Brain School program, “The Electric Brain,” starting at 5 p.m. March 13 at 4 Riverside Circle in Roanoke. ]]></description>
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        <title>Experience an evening with Pulitzer Prize-winning author Viet Thanh Nguyen</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Nguyen’s debut novel “The Sympathizer” is currently being adapted into an HBO miniseries produced by and co-starring Robert Downey Jr. The author comes to the Moss Arts Center on Thursday, March 16, at 7:30 p.m. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Virginia Tech graduate Joshua Ward took first place for his poem &#34;The Drawing Night&#34; during the 17th annual Giovanni-Steger Poetry Prize Ceremony held Feb. 21.  ]]></description>
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        <title>Economist to speak at College of Science’s J. Mark Sowers Distinguished Lecture Series</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The lecture series will host its first talk of 2023 on March 1 with Matthew Jackson, the William D. Eberle Professor of Economics at Stanford University. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The Moss Arts Center presents two performances by the groundbreaking company on Tuesday, Feb. 28, and Wednesday, March 1, at 7:30 p.m. Each evening featuring a distinct and diverse repertory, including founder Alvin Ailey’s masterpiece, “Revelations.”  ]]></description>
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        <title>Artists create on-site work with Virginia Tech students for Moss Arts Center exhibitions</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Featuring the work of two internationally renowned artists — Anne Samat’s &#34;Follow Your Heart Wholeheartedly 2&#34; and Yanira Collado’s “Zafa/ A Spellworking of Temporal Geometry&#34; — the exhibitions open with a reception on Thursday, Feb. 16, from 5-7 p.m. ]]></description>
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        <title>Production combines traditional Japanese puppetry, ingenious artistry, and contemporary staging</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Created by Japanese master puppeteer Koryū Nishikawa V and American puppet artist Tom Lee, “Akutagawa” uses bunraku-inspired puppets, video projection, and live music to explore the creative process of a famed Japanese writer Ryūnosuke Akutagawa. ]]></description>
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        <title>A night of glamour and giving back</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Proceeds from the January event will be applied to two programs that are used at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Cognitive neuroscientist Damien Fair will talk about how big data inform what we can learn about the brain, from infancy through adolescence and young adulthood, at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC in Roanoke. ]]></description>
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        <title>Chamber music trendsetter PUBLIQuartet explores diverse voices of America</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Featuring works by Vijay Iyer and Rhiannon Giddens, the music of Ornette Coleman, and a reimagination of Dvořák’s “American Quartet,” the ensemble performs the program “What Is American” at the Moss Arts Center on Saturday, Feb.11. ]]></description>
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        <title>Machine de Cirque brings poetry, humor, and dizzying feats in an innovative circus show</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Seven acrobats and an eccentric musician take in a monochrome art exhibit and, with a creative spark, set off an explosion of color in &#34;La Galerie” at the Moss Arts Center on Friday, Jan. 27, at 7:30 p.m. ]]></description>
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        <title>Scientific leader to speak about the recycling and redesign of plastics</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2023/01/mii-covestro-lecture-beckham.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ To learn about recent breakthroughs in sustainable plastics, members of the Virginia Tech and Blacksburg communities are invited to attend Gregg Beckham’s talk on Feb. 7 about “Challenges and Opportunities in Plastics Recycling and Redesign.”  ]]></description>
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        <title>Acclaimed poet, editor Kevin Young illuminates Black culture</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2023/01/mac-kevinyoung.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ “Poetry has been saying for a while, ‘pay attention. Look. Listen,’”  Young said, referring to poetry as “our memory bank — memory and history often unite in poetry in ways that bring history to life.” The poetry editor and podcast host for The New Yorker comes to the Moss Arts Center on Tuesday, Jan. 24, at 7:30 p.m. ]]></description>
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        <title>Second half of Pioneers in Biomedical Research Seminar Series begins Jan. 13</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2023/01/research_fbri_PBRPreviewS2_0102.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Speakers at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute’s event will share leading discoveries in substance use, neuroscience, pancreatic cancer, child health, and more. ]]></description>
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        <title>What happens in the brain during severe depression and how do we fix it?</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2022/12/MaybergDPL_fralinbiomed_1208.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ A National Academy of Sciences and National Academy of Medicine member will share her research on deep brain stimulation as an experimental treatment for depression during a public lecture at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC. ]]></description>
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        <title>Learn how lessons in improving medical diagnosis can translate to problem-solving in all professions</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2022/11/dhaliwalpreview_fralinbiomed_110422.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Master diagnostician Gurpreet Dhaliwal will offer 10 approaches clinicians can adopt in the quest to become better diagnosticians in a public lecture at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 17 at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC. The lessons and approaches have implications for reasoning, judgment, and decision-making that apply to all professions and will interest people from a wide range of backgrounds. ]]></description>
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        <title>Ninth annual Virginia Tech Science Festival celebrates arts and sciences</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The festival returns to Virginia Tech’s Blacksburg campus on Nov. 12 with more than 50 free, hands-on learning, interactive booths and activities that showcase dozens of science education and research programs throughout the university. ]]></description>
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        <title>Soul-lifting Soweto Gospel Choir brings joy and hope</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ With its powerful and joyous harmonies, brilliant costumes, and infectious spirit, the 20-member Grammy-winning ensemble brings “Hope: It&#39;s Been a Long Time Coming” to the Moss Arts Center on Thursday, Nov. 17, at 7:30 p.m. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2022 08:20:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <title>Student Tailgate at Hokie Village offers new game day experience</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ A joint effort between Student Affairs and Virginia Tech Athletics, the Student Tailgate offers a safe and welcoming environment for all students. ]]></description>
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        <title>Poetic dance and vibrant music inspire an enchanting onstage culture exchange </title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Featuring elegant dances in rhythm, lyrical interludes, physical expression, vivid colors, and live music, renowned Indian dance company Nrityagram Dance Ensemble is joined by Sri Lankan Chitrasena Dance Company for a Moss Arts Center performance on Saturday, Nov. 12. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2022 08:42:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <description><![CDATA[ North Carolina artist Shirlette Ammons brings a new perspective to the center’s performance lineup, with artists who effortlessly cross genres and revitalize time-honored music traditions. Tickets are now available for performances by Ammons, Rissi Palmer, and Sonny Miles.    ]]></description>
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        <title>School of Performing Arts&#39; theatre production weaves a tale of truth and lies in Russia</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ &#34;Describe the NIght&#34; by Rajiv Joseph opens Nov. 10 and runs for six performances in Squires Studio Theatre. ]]></description>
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        <title>Head of FDA to discuss agency’s role in research-based medical solutions at Maury Strauss Distinguished Public Lecture</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Robert Califf will discuss his vision for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in a virtual talk, “The Role of Translational Science in Addressing the Decline in Health Status in the U.S: A Perspective from the FDA,” at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3, hosted by the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC ]]></description>
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        <title>Danish String Quartet embraces classical works with energy and expressivity</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The Grammy-nominated standout ensemble performs quartets from Mozart and Schubert, along with a selection of traditional folk music, on Friday, Nov. 4, at 7:30 p.m. at the Moss Arts Center. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2022 09:57:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>The Hokie Hike returns for its third year </title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The Hokie Hike is back. Register online, hike anywhere between now and Nov. 27, and share your journey using #HokieHike. This year’s hike features all-new Hokie hiking swag. ]]></description>
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        <title>Flamenco master Farruquito brings poetic passion to the Moss stage</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ See why The New York Times describes the Spanish performer as “the greatest flamenco dancer of this new century&#34; when he comes to the Moss Arts Center on Friday, Oct. 28. ]]></description>
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        <title>Part circus, part science, ‘Air Play’ is a breathtaking homage to the power of air</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Coming to the Moss Arts Center on Sunday, Oct. 23, at 2 p.m., comedic duo Acrobuffos brings a theatrical adventure complete with flying umbrellas, fabrics soaring over the audience, people-swallowing balloons, and swirling snow filling the stage.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Pamela Ronald, a plant pathologist known for developing a form of rice that tolerates prolonged flooding, will deliver the next Maury Strauss Distinguished Public Lecture at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 20 at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC in Roanoke. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ With a live musician and inspired actors, the play reveals the extraordinary spirit of Mexico’s remote corners. The Moss Arts Center presents two performances on Wednesday, Oct. 12, and Thursday, Oct. 13, at 7:30 p.m. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Co-founder of the Grammy Award-winning Carolina Chocolate Drops, Giddens creates music that excavates the past and reveals bold truths about the present. She and Turrisi perform at the Moss Arts Center on Wednesday, Oct. 5, at 7:30 p.m. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The School of Performing Arts presents &#34;This Random World: The Myth of Serendipity&#34; by Steven Dietz Sept. 29-30 and Oct. 2-4 in Squires Studio Theatre. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Christina Ortiz, the Morris Cohen Professor of Materials Science and Engineering at MIT, will share her vision of more inclusive and socially responsible scientific and technological research in a talk titled “Socially-Directed Science and Technology: Design at the Intersection of History, Sustainability, and Equity with Applications to Biotechnology and Biomaterials.” The talk, at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 22, is the first in in the 2022-2023 Maury Strauss Distinguished Public Lecture Series, hosted by the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Acclaimed saxophonist Joshua Redman joins pianist Brad Mehldau, bassist Christian McBride, and drummer Brian Blade for an unforgettable performance of new material and signature work at the Moss Arts Center on Tuesday, Sept. 27, at 7:30 p.m. ]]></description>
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        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2022/08/PBRfallpreview-fbribiomed-0824.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ The full slate features 29 experts sharing leading discoveries in cardiovascular science, cancer research, neuroscience, biomedical imaging, addiction, and health behaviors.  ]]></description>
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        <title>Read Montague of the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute to share groundbreaking brain research at Nobel symposium</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Montague is one of seven world leaders in neuroscience invited to present his findings at an event sponsored and hosted by the Nobel Assembly in Stockholm. ]]></description>
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        <title>Fiddle sensation Eileen Ivers brings traditional Irish music to life</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Experience a whirling, upbeat evening celebrating the influences of Celtic tradition with Ivers and her band, Universal Roots, at the Moss Arts Center on Friday, Sept. 16, at 7:30 p.m. ]]></description>
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        <title>School of Performing Arts announces fall 2022 season</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2022/08/sopa-fall2022.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ The concerts, plays, and events will be held in venues across campus. Many of the events are free. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Tue, 30 Aug 2022 11:22:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Free outdoor concert features Afro-Cuban music star Cimafunk </title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ One of Latin music’s most electrifying new performers, Cimafunk brings a mix of funk, Cuban music, and African beats to the Moss Arts Center lawn on Wednesday, Sept. 7, at 6 p.m. ]]></description>
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        <title>FDA commissioner, National Academies’ members among speakers for 2022-23 Maury Strauss distinguished public lectures</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2022/08/DPLpreview-fralinbiomed-0823.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ The 2022-23 series will highlight trending subjects from mindfulness during pregnancy to personalized cancer treatments, along with top-of-mind issues such as climate change and sustainability in fields such as biomaterials, food supply, and data science. ]]></description>
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        <title>Department of Geosciences’ community fossil unpacking party returns after two-year hiatus</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2022/08/science-fossil_unpacking_2022_museum_geosciences.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ The event, open to all campus and community members, takes place at 7 p.m. Aug. 30 in 2062 Derring Hall, longtime home of the Virginia Tech Museum of Geosciences. The fossils to be unpacked were discovered this past summer in digs in Arizona and Texas. ]]></description>
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        <title>Cube Fest 2022 offers stellar sonic adventures</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ With events Friday, Aug. 19, through Sunday, Aug. 21, Cube Fest presents the latest innovations in sound and musical composition. These works can only be properly experienced in one place in the entire world — the Cube.  ]]></description>
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        <title>Moss Arts Center launches its 2022-23 season</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Tickets are now available for a dynamic lineup of performances, including jazz and global beats, classical music favorites, family-friendly cirque selections, transformative dance and theatre works, and spectacular Broadway productions. ]]></description>
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        <title>Broadway returns to Blacksburg</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The Moss Arts Center presents two Broadway favorites: the adventure-filled “Anastasia” and the beloved, Tony Award-winning “Hairspray.” Tickets are available beginning Thursday, Aug. 4, with subscribers receiving special presale access. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Celebrate the vibrant cultural traditions of Southwest Virginia with music, singing, storytelling, flatfooting, and square dancing at the Moss Arts Center on Friday, July 8, at 7:30 p.m. ]]></description>
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        <title>Noise amplification alert: Virginia 4-H State Congress CloverFest Celebration</title>
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        <title>Summer Arts Festival brings free family fun to downtown Blacksburg</title>
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        <title>Grammy Award-winning Ranky Tanky brings a savory taste of low country soul</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Experience an evening of grooves, funk, and fun with the Charleston, South Carolina-based quintet at the Moss Arts Center on Friday, June 10, at 7:30 p.m. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Bin He will discuss the significance of this revolutionary work at a public lecture titled “Dynamic Brain Mapping and Brain-Computer Interface” at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 5. The presentation is free and open to the public at 2 Riverside Circle in Roanoke.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ With activities for all ages, participants will have the opportunity to make music with robots, watch their brain waves change as they engage in music making, and explore the world in new and exciting ways using the latest technology.  ]]></description>
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        <title>Nighttime projections transform the Drillfield for ‘Monuments’</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ This extraordinary projection installation by artist Craig Walsh, which features unforgettable, large-scale images of community members projected onto three trees on the Virginia Tech Drillfield, is on view every evening through Saturday, May 14.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Widely renowned for its performances of Renaissance sacred music, the ensemble returns to the Moss Arts Center to perform a piece commissioned in part by the center on Thursday, April 28, at 7:30 p.m. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The audience takes the spotlight for the free event at the Moss Arts Center, performing Journey’s wildly popular rock anthem on Saturday, April 23, at 7:30 p.m. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ For the first time since 2019, the annual 3.2-mile run to remember the Virginia Tech faculty and students who lost their lives on April 16, 2007, will happen in person on campus.    ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Jaclyn Backhaus&#39; play &#34;Men on Boats&#34; opens April 19 in the Squires Studio Theatre. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Chang makes her Moss debut with pianist Sonya Ovrutsky Fensome on Tuesday, April 19, at 7:30 p.m. ]]></description>
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        <title>Thursday, April 14: Nation’s leader on hearing to discuss how hearing loss impacts quality of life in public lecture</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Debara L. Tucci, director of the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders at the National Institutes of Health, will talk about the hidden health problems of hearing loss at the next Maury Strauss Distinguished Public Lecture at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute. Public reception with refreshments begins at 5 p.m. ]]></description>
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        <title>The Moss Arts Center celebrates community members with ‘Monuments’</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ This extraordinary nighttime projection installation by artist Craig Walsh features unforgettable, large-scale images of community members projected onto trees on the Virginia Tech Drillfield. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Carving out a place for themselves as one of the U.K.’s prominent trans voices, Alabanza’s solo theatre work is funny and timely. For their U.S. premiere, the Moss Arts Center presents three performances of “Burgerz” on Friday, April 8, at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, April 9, at 4 and 7:30 p.m. ]]></description>
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        <title>Physicist S. James Gates to present virtual talk as part of J. Mark Sowers Distinguished Lecture Series </title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The College of Science’s J. Mark Sowers Distinguished Lecture Series will host its third virtual event March 28 with Brown University theoretical physicist S. James Gates Jr. ]]></description>
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        <title>Virtuoso Edgar Meyer and the vibrant Scottish Ensemble combine energies for an evening of classical works</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The Moss Arts Center presents the performance, which includes works by Bach, Gustav Holst, Vaughan Williams, and Caroline Shaw, as well as a new composition by Meyer, on Thursday, March 31, at 7:30 p.m. ]]></description>
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        <title>Chontadelia’s marimba-driven funk gives voice to Afro-Colombian stories and struggles</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The seven-piece band from Bogotá, which centers on the Pacific coast’s Afro-Colombian culture, identity, and history, performs at the Moss Arts Center on Thursday, March 24, at 7:30 p.m. ]]></description>
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        <title>Author Elin Kelsey will anchor Communicating Science Week by making the case for hope in the face of climate change </title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ In a March 18 keynote speech at the Moss Arts Center, Kelsey will argue that the evidence for hope is stronger than we might think — and that it&#39;s an essential tool to counter the ominous narratives that dominate the debate and stall progress.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Joined by 11 dancers, freestyle-based movement artist Lil Buck shows how a local street dance became an international phenomenon with a performance at the Moss Arts Center on March 17 at 7:30 p.m. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The event returns March 25–27 to the Inn at Virginia Tech for the first time since 2019. Registration is available until March 4. This year, attendees can take a two-night field trip to Harpers Ferry and Antietam. Registration for the field trip closes on Feb. 25. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The world premiere of the play &#34;Starcrossed&#34; by Peter Gray opens Feb. 22 and runs for eight performances. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Carol Greider, recipient of the 2009 Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine, will deliver the next Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC’s Maury Strauss Distinguished Public Lecture on Feb. 24 ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Paul Sabin – an ESPN sports data scientist who received his Ph.D. in statistics from Virginia Tech in 2019 – will be sharing his analytical insights at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 16 as the keynote speaker in “Nerds and Jocks Unite – What&#39;s Next in the Sports Analytics Revolution?” part of the Northern Virginia Technology Council Data Science Speaker Series in partnership with Virginia Tech.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The Moss Arts Center welcomes the pioneering contemporary dance company for a program encompassing its flourishing history of virtuosic dance on Wednesday, Feb. 23, at 7:30 p.m. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Renowned economist Esther Duflo will deliver the 2022 Virginia Tech PPE Distinguished Public Lecture on Feb. 16. The livestream event is free and open to the public. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ In a unique opportunity to celebrate Black History Month and the 100th anniversary of women students at Virginia Tech, the Military Women’s Memorial will bring a special traveling exhibition, “The Color of Freedom: Honoring the Diversity of America’s Servicewomen,” to Newman Library in February.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The annual ceremony, held Feb. 8, will offer inspiration from the internationally acclaimed poet as well as winners of the Giovanni-Steger Poetry Prize, one of the nation’s most prestigious undergraduate literary awards. ]]></description>
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