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        <title>Making training opportunities available to all</title>
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        <title>Seeking nominations for annual employee awards</title>
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        <title>Register now for December Hokie Wellness programs</title>
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        <title>Keep C.A.L.M. for Title II digital accessibility </title>
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        <title>Veteran Q&amp;A: Dave Wilder helps shape the future of the D.C. area</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Wilder is a U.S. Air Force veteran and a senior director for D.C. building operations since 2023. ]]></description>
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        <title>Use Care.com during busy holiday times</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Hartley, a U.S. Navy veteran, is now civil rights compliance coordinator in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. ]]></description>
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        <title>Support your team with team development resources</title>
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        <title>Give back on GivingTuesday, this Dec. 2 </title>
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        <title>A message to employees regarding a change to the Cardinal login process</title>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2025 14:16:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Accessing support during the holidays with TimelyCare</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/notices/2025/11/hokie-wellness-timelycare-holiday.html</link>
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        <title>Get &#39;Hooked In&#39; to building a portfolio that opens doors</title>
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        <title>Register now for November Hokie Wellness programs </title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/notices/2025/11/hokie-wellness-nov-2025-programs.html</link>
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        <title>Fall retirement planning sessions</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/notices/2025/10/retirement-planning-sessions.html</link>
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        <title>Recognition leave granted for Nov. 26 and Dec. 24</title>
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        <title>Qualtrics survey software available to university employees at no cost </title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/notices/2025/10/it-qualtrics-employees.html</link>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2025 09:15:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Reporting discrimination and harassment </title>
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        <title>App integrations in Microsoft 365 will require review beginning in November</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ As an added security measure, the Division of IT is implementing a new process for third-party app integrations and add-ins in Virginia Tech&#39;s Microsoft 365 environment. ]]></description>
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        <title>Learn leadership skills while having Coffee with Coaches</title>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2025 15:54:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Virginia Tech kicks off employee giving season</title>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2025 14:19:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Join the international conversation at the Menopause Café</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/notices/2025/09/hokie-wellness-2025-menopause-cafe.html</link>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2025 03:55:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>A message from Vice President for Human Resources Bryan Garey</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ As we come back together to celebrate a new academic year, welcoming the return of our students and beautiful fall weather, now is also a good time to remind ourselves of what it means to be part of Hokie Nation. ]]></description>
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        <title>Care.com services can make life easier</title>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2025 13:02:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Working parents resources roundtable Zoom session</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/notices/2025/09/ece-roundtable-session092025.html</link>
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        <title>Igniting Connections Parent Series</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/notices/2025/08/ecei-igniting-connections-series.html</link>
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        <title>2025-26 annual notice on rights and responsibilities of the Virginia Tech community</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ A message from Amy Sebring, executive vice president and chief operating officer, and Frances Keene, vice president for student affairs.    ]]></description>
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        <title>September Employee Benefits Spotlight</title>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2025 11:40:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Five students receive scholarships funded by employee gifts</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2025/09/hr-employee-dependent-scholarship.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Employee donations help support scholarships for five students for the 2025-26 academic year. ]]></description>
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        <title>Put your best foot forward with training and development resources</title>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2025 11:33:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Take the Biennial Virginia Tech Community Child Care Needs survey</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/notices/2025/09/ece-child-care-survey092025.html</link>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2025 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>A message from Title IX Coordinator Angela Catena </title>
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        <title>Protect yourself and others by getting a flu shot</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/notices/2025/08/hokie-wellness-2025-flu-shot.html</link>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2025 12:52:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Fall Social Security 101 session Sept. 18</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/notices/2025/09/hr-benefits-fall-social-security-sessions.html</link>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2025 11:46:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Attend the inaugural Children’s Well-being Resource Fair</title>
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        <title>Register now for September Hokie Wellness programs</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/notices/2025/09/hokie-wellness-september-programs.html</link>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2025 13:06:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Mental health resources available for employees</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/notices/2025/09/mental-health-resources-employees.html</link>
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        <title>Learn more about Virginia Tech&#39;s comprehensive onboarding process </title>
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        <title>Interactive workshops: &#39;Finding the Right Child Care for Your Family&#39;</title>
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        <title>Jackie McClanahan named human resources division director for Division of Facilities</title>
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        <title>Register for the 2025 Hokie Wellness Elder Care Symposium</title>
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        <title>ADA Title II compliance target date announced, resources available  </title>
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        <title>Get ‘Hooked In’ to career development resources</title>
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        <title>Register now for July Hokie Wellness programs</title>
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        <title>Unwind with TimelyCare</title>
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        <title>Benefits eligible employees: Email received from state’s Cardinal system on June 15</title>
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        <title>Tracy Peery named human resources division director for Advancement </title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Following a nationwide search, Peery joins Virginia Tech from Emory &amp; Henry University, where she most recently served as assistant vice president for risk management and human resources ]]></description>
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        <title>Title VI protects Virginia Tech community from discrimination based on race, color, and national origin</title>
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        <title>2025-26 benefits open enrollment ends Friday, May 30 </title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Effective July 1, new guidance and procedures will govern the expenditure of all funds contributed by private donors to the university. ]]></description>
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        <title>Employee Appreciation and Hokie Wellness Fair changes and highlights</title>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2025 08:36:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Hokie Wellness survey reveals key employee health findings</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ A total 1,730 faculty, staff, and non-student wage employees participated in the National Faculty Staff Health Assessment through the American College Health Association this past fall. ]]></description>
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        <title>Bring your competitive side to Employee Appreciation and Hokie Wellness Fair on May 21</title>
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        <title>&#39;Preparing for Launch: How to Prepare Yourself and Your Senior for College&#39;</title>
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        <title>Hokie Wellness summer program schedule for employees</title>
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        <title>Get ‘Hooked In’ to career development resources</title>
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        <title>Register now for May Hokie Wellness programs</title>
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        <title>Required questions for TimelyCare registration</title>
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        <title>Include accommodation statement in university event notices</title>
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        <title>2025 Open Enrollment dates changed to May 16–30</title>
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        <title>Spotlight on Civil Rights Compliance development opportunities</title>
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        <title>Register for Wicked Con; conference will be held May 8</title>
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        <title>Make plans to attend the Employee Appreciation and Hokie Wellness Fair on May 21</title>
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        <title>Ease into April with PerkSpot savings </title>
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        <title>Call for nominations: Office for Civil Rights Compliance and Prevention Education Impact Award</title>
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        <title>DMV Connect returns to Blacksburg campus </title>
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        <title>Early Childhood Education Lunch and Learn Programs</title>
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        <title>Get ‘Hooked In’ to career development resources</title>
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        <title>Lunch and Learn for Working Parents: Community Resilience Model</title>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jan 2025 13:53:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <title>Get ‘Hooked In’ to career development resources</title>
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        <title>Hokie veteran spotlight: Jasmine Tucker</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Tucker is a retired first sergeant in the United States Army and senior affirmative action specialist at Virginia Tech since 2023. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Mon, 25 Nov 2024 10:08:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <title>University transitioning wage employees to Banner Time Entry system </title>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 20 Nov 2024 09:13:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Gwozdziewycz is a U.S. Army veteran and division operations coordinator for the Intelligent Systems Division of the Virginia Tech National Security Institute since 2023. ]]></description>
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        <title>Include accommodation statement in university event notices</title>
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        <title>Hokie veteran spotlight: Ammie Jo Carter</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Carter is a U.S. Navy veteran and program manager for the Division of Vehicle, Driver, and System Safety at the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute since 2022 ]]></description>
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        <title>Hokie veteran spotlight: Ron Fricker</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Fricker is a U.S. Navy veteran, vice provost for faculty affairs, and professor of statistics. ]]></description>
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        <title>Child care questions answered for working parents</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Does parental leave affect annual leave hours? Is there support for taking children on conference trips? These questions and more were answered during a roundtable for caregivers. ]]></description>
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        <title>Base pay increase to be provided for some staff employees</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ With the support of university leaders and Staff Senate, Virginia Tech will apply a base pay increase to annual salaries of certain staff employees.  ]]></description>
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        <title>Corporate Compliance and Ethics Week is November 3-9</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Corporate Compliance and Ethics Week is November 3-9, 2024. ]]></description>
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        <title>Hurricane Helene recovery: Regional ways to get help or give back</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Virginia Tech has gathered resources and is coordinating voluneers for cleanup efforts in communities near the Blacksburg campus following damage from Hurricane Helene.  ]]></description>
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        <title>2024-25 annual notice on rights and responsibilities of the Virginia Tech community</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ A message from Amy Sebring, executive vice president and chief operating officer, and Frances Keene, vice president for Student Affairs. ]]></description>
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        <title>Employee donations help support scholarships for students</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Six students were awarded the Employees’ Spouse and Dependent Scholarship for the 2024-25 academic year. ]]></description>
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        <title>Dialing “9” for an external line no longer needed on Zoom Phone</title>
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        <title>Employees find virtual wellness support with TimelyCare</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The virtual health service is available to Virginia Tech&#39;s full-time faculty and staff and non-student wage employees at no cost. ]]></description>
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        <title>Message from Interim Title IX Coordinator Harrison Blythe</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ We can all do our part by taking the time to become familiar with the network of programs, policies, and procedures related to the university’s work to prevent and, when necessary, respond to discrimination and harassment. ]]></description>
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        <title>Sponsored events and activities: What you need to know</title>
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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>Cybersecurity protection thwarts sophisticated attack; additional safeguards under consideration</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2024/08/it-cybersecurity-protections-enhanced-2-factor.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Cyberattacks are evolving. The Virginia Tech Division of Information Technology is continually upping its approach to stay ahead of the hackers. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Tue, 20 Aug 2024 13:08:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Harrison Blythe named interim Title IX coordinator</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2024/08/oea-interim-titleix-coordinator.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Blythe will assume his new role on Aug. 16 while continuing with his current position responsibilities. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Fri, 16 Aug 2024 11:06:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Part-time employees play an important role at Virginia Tech</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2024/07/hr-2024-part-time-employees-play-an-important-role.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Numbering more than 9,000 over the course of a year, part-time employees serve a variety of roles across Virginia Tech’s campuses and senior management areas. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Tue, 23 Jul 2024 12:32:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2024/05/dc-area-employee-appreciation-recap.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ As Virginia Tech’s footprint in the greater Washington, D.C., metro area continues to grow, so does its annual employee appreciation event for the region. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jun 2024 09:04:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2024/06/hr-leadership-excellence-2024cohort.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ The program, which is currently accepting applications for the 2024-25 cohort, is part of the university’s efforts to foster continuous leadership development. It aims to cultivate and enhance the skills, attributes, and mindsets of individuals who aspire to be effective leaders, regardless of their current organizational position. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Thu, 30 May 2024 13:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2024/05/hr-employee-appreciation-hw-fair-recap.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Approximately 3,000 employees attended this year’s event. All faculty, staff, and non-student wage employees who work on the Blacksburg campus or surrounding locations were invited for one big day of employee fun.     ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2024 10:14:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Recruiting and developing the next generation of Virginia Tech employees</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2024/04/hr-2024-talent-acquisition-recruiting-and-developing-employees.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ From conducting searches for leaders in-house to engaging new hires and future members of the work force, the Talent Acquisition team ensures Virginia Tech attracts the best talent to help achieve the university’s goals.   ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2024 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Virginia Tech recognizes employees for 12,650 years of combined service</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2024/04/hr-service-recognition.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ On April 15, Virginia Tech recognized more than 690 employees for their commitment to service. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2024 08:44:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Additional changes to Hokie TEAM menu take effect</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/notices/hr-payroll-hokieteam-changes032924.html</link>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 03 Apr 2024 12:40:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>University policy updates: Revised November 2023 – February 2024</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/notices/policy-and-governance0.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ These university policies were updated between November 2023 and February 2024. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Wed, 13 Mar 2024 15:56:57 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Title IX 2022-23 annual report now available</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2024/02/oea-title-ix-2022-23-annual-report.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ A message from Title IX Coordinator Katie Polidoro. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Wed, 28 Feb 2024 10:45:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <title>Virginia Tech Innovation Campus names inaugural associate vice president for advancement</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2024/02/innovation-campus-avp-advancement.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Christophe Larroque brings to the Innovation Campus 20 years of experience in raising funds from philanthropists and foundations, the corporate sector, and governmental organizations. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Thu, 15 Feb 2024 14:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <title>Virginia Tech employees donate more than $390,000 to charity</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2024/01/cvc-2024-wrap-up.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ “I am grateful for the generosity of Virginia Tech employees,” said Lynsay Belshe, vice president for Auxiliary and Business Services and this year’s honorary campaign chair. “Their contributions to charities through the CVC will improve the lives of others and strengthen our community. I couldn’t be prouder of the Hokie Nation.” ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Wed, 31 Jan 2024 09:35:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <title>Hokie Wellness expands services for employees </title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2024/01/hr-2024-hokie-wellness-expands-services-for-employees.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Hokie Wellness offers a broad array of prevention services, education, outreach, and resources to employees. The team is committed to decreasing barriers to accessing services and is expanding its reach to campuses outside Blacksburg. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jan 2024 08:10:00 -0500</pubDate>
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    	<category>Office of the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer</category><category>Employee Wellness</category><category>University Operations</category><category>Better Together</category><category>Human Resources</category><category>Hokie Wellness</category><category>Information for Employees</category><category>Campus Experience</category>
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        <title>University policy updates: Revised August 2023 - October 2023</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/notices/policy-and-governance-policy-updates1.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ University policies revised August 2023 - October 2023 ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Wed, 13 Dec 2023 12:49:29 -0500</pubDate>
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        <title>Class of 2023: Sarah Downer uses art to share her Appalachian heritage</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2023/12/adv-graduatingstudentprofile.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Virginia Tech initially seemed like an unattainable dream to Downer, who will graduate summa cum laude on Friday. Virginia Tech&#39;s tuition waiver program made her college dream come true.  ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Wed, 13 Dec 2023 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <title>Cheri Warren named HR division director for College of Engineering</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2023/11/hr-2023-cheri-warren-named-hr-division-director-for0C.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Warren previously was the senior HR manager for the Pamplin College of Business. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Mon, 11 Dec 2023 09:53:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <title>We need your help to reach the goal for the Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2023/12/cvc-2023-final-honorary-chair-message.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Your donation to the CVC can help charities serve the most vulnerable this winter and make someone else’s holiday season great.  ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Fri, 08 Dec 2023 12:36:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <title>Sara Leftwich named HR division director for the provost&#39;s office</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2023/11/hr-2023-sara-leftwich-named-hr-division-director-for-provost-office.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ With more than 25 years of experience in human resources and administrative leadership, Leftwich brings a wealth of knowledge from both the private sector and higher education. Her career with Virginia Tech began in 2006  ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Wed, 06 Dec 2023 11:55:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <title>Google Email and Calendar migration for Virginia Tech employees to begin Jan. 15, 2024</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/notices/2023/12/it-employee-email-migration.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Email and calendar services for Virginia Tech employees will be consolidated onto Microsoft Exchange Online. Migration will take place starting Jan. 15 and will conclude by March 1, 2024. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Tue, 05 Dec 2023 10:12:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <title>Lynn Byrd named HR division director for Research and Innovation</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2023/11/hr-2023-lynn-byrd-named-HR-division-director-for-research-and-innovation.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Byrd has held a number of human resources roles at the university, including interim division director, senior manager of human resources, and human resources project manager for Research and Innovation.  ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Thu, 30 Nov 2023 12:53:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <title>Championing digital accessibility at Virginia Tech</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2023/11/oea-championing-digital-accessibility.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Scott Chandler has served Virginia Tech as the ADA and Accessibility Services team’s Section 508 compliance and digital accessibility officer in the Office for Equity and Accessibility since September 2021. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Tue, 28 Nov 2023 10:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <title>Give thanks by donating to those in need through the Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2023/11/cvc-2023-honorary-chair-message-give-thanks.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ As we look forward to the upcoming holidays and make plans to visit family and friends and enjoy good meals in warm and safe surroundings, please take a moment to support those less fortunate through the Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Mon, 13 Nov 2023 10:18:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <title>Virginia Tech streamlines software procurement through two new processes</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2023/11/new-software-procurement-processes.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Improved processes spearheaded by the IT Transformation Program are making it easier for Virginia Tech departments to get the software they need, when they need it. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Fri, 10 Nov 2023 10:33:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <title>National Disability Employment Awareness Month event highlights workplace inclusivity</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2023/11/oea-ndeam-fall-2023-inclusivity.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Virginia Tech community gathered for a keynote session and panel discussion of best practices for fostering inclusive workplaces on Oct. 17. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Thu, 02 Nov 2023 16:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Compliance and Ethics</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/notices/audit-risk-and-compliance0.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Virginia Tech is committed to integrity, a culture of compliance, and the promotion of the highest ethical standards for all employees. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Tue, 31 Oct 2023 14:32:54 -0400</pubDate>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 30 Oct 2023 15:37:03 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Nine students receive scholarships funded by employee gifts</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Since 2000, when the Employees’ Spouse and Dependent Scholarship was established, more than 250 students have received assistance.  ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Wed, 25 Oct 2023 09:49:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Ringo, the police patrol pony and special co-chair of Virginia Tech’s Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign, shares his favorite charities. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Wed, 25 Oct 2023 09:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Support local charities through the Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2023/10/cvc-2023-honorary-chair-message.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ The campaign runs from Oct. 3 to Dec. 8 and is an important way for commonwealth employees to safely and easily donate to their favorite charities.  ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Mon, 02 Oct 2023 11:33:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Acceptable Use Policy and Standard specify employee responsibilities when using university information systems</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Policy 7000 governs the use and administration of Virginia Tech computer and communication systems, network, services, and data. Users are advised to review and understand the policy and accompanying standard. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Wed, 20 Sep 2023 15:33:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Keeping our community healthy this fall and winter</title>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 18 Sep 2023 02:08:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <description><![CDATA[ A message from Amy Sebring, executive vice president and chief operating officer, and Frances Keene, vice president for Student Affairs. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Wed, 13 Sep 2023 09:20:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Situational awareness: Cybersecurity Incident</title>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 13 Sep 2023 05:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Message from Title IX Coordinator Katie Polidoro</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2023/09/oea-titleixmessage-fall-2023.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ We can support those who experience violence by sharing information about resources and respecting their deeply personal choices about how and when to seek help.  ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Wed, 06 Sep 2023 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>University policy updates: Revised April 2023 - July 2023</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ University policies updated between April 2023 and July 2023 ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Tue, 15 Aug 2023 11:51:34 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Dining Services recognizes employees with trip to North Carolina Zoo</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2023/06/dining-employees-visit-zoo.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Every other year, the entire dining staff is treated to an employee appreciation trip at the end of an academic year.  ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Wed, 09 Aug 2023 08:09:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>University leaders cultivate community with restorative justice</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2023/07/oea-restorativejustice.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Foundations of Restorative Justice, a three-day educational session, introduced participants to restorative justice principles and practices, equipping the group with tools to engage in difficult conversations that arise in the workplace and the university setting. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Fri, 28 Jul 2023 05:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Sandee Cheynet promoted to associate vice president of Human Resources</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2023/07/hr-2023-cheynet-promoted-to-associate-vice-president-of-HR.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ She has served as assistant vice president of talent for Human Resources since June 2021. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Mon, 24 Jul 2023 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>SkillBridge program prepares service members to enter the civilian workforce</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2023/06/hr-2023-skillbridge-prepares-service-members.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ The U.S. Department of Defense’s career transition program allows separating service members to explore career opportunities through internships and apprenticeships. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Wed, 28 Jun 2023 09:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Employees learn about tackling ‘wicked problems’ at WickedCon</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2023/06/hr-tlos-conference-recap062023.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Nearly 300 employees attended 21 concurrent professional development presentations during the one-day conference held in person and virtually.  ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Wed, 14 Jun 2023 10:37:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Employees gather together for the second annual Employee Appreciation and Hokie Wellness Health Fair</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2023/05/hr-employee-appreciation-post-event.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Approximately 3,000 employees attended this year’s Employee Appreciation and Hokie Wellness Fair at Lane Stadium.   ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Thu, 18 May 2023 15:20:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>From President Tim Sands: Employee Appreciation and Hokie Wellness Fair on May 17</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2023/05/hr-employee-appreciation-president-sands-message.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ The fair is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lane Stadium. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Mon, 15 May 2023 14:54:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Changes planned for Google email, calendar, and online storage</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2023/04/google-changes-announcement.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ While most Google apps will continue to be available to Virginia Tech users, a licensing change implemented by Google is causing the university to make changes. Over the coming months, users should review their current storage usage, and consider how they will administer their ongoing needs for online file storage. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Wed, 26 Apr 2023 05:06:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>University Policy Updates: Revised October 2022 to March 2023</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/notices/policy-and-governance-policy-updates.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ University policy updates, revised October 2022 to March 2023 ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Tue, 25 Apr 2023 16:03:23 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Update to Policy 4815: Minors at Virginia Tech</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/notices/policy-and-governance-policy-update.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Policy 4815: Minors at Virginia Tech has been revised. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Wed, 19 Apr 2023 10:14:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Virginia Tech recognizes employees for 15,975 years of combined service</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2023/04/hr-service-recognition-programs.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Service Recognition Program&#39;s time period is April 1 of the previous year through March 31 of the current year. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Wed, 19 Apr 2023 10:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Helping new hires feel at home at Virginia Tech                      </title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2023/04/hr-2023-helping-new-hires-feel-at-home.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Virginia Tech has developed new ways to engage new hires, including speed meeting events and a peer-to-peer program. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Tue, 11 Apr 2023 11:22:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Sarah Castle named HR division director for College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2023/03/hr-2023-sarah-castle-named-HR-division-director-for-CLAHS.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ She previously worked at Virginia Tech from 2005-14, serving in a range of human resources roles. Castle has more than 20 years of hands‐on experience across all tactical and strategic functional areas of human resources. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Mon, 20 Mar 2023 00:52:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Maura Gardner joins HR as division director for the Innovation Campus and D.C. area</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2023/03/hr-2022-maura-gardner-named-new-division-director.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Gardner will focus on human resources processes, practices, and recruiting to support the continued development of the Innovation Campus and a community of practice to support the university’s presence in the greater Washington, D.C., metro area. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Tue, 14 Mar 2023 09:11:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Scholarship fund exclusively serves employee spouses and dependents</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2023/02/employee-dependent-scholarship.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Created in 2000, the fund has assisted more than 250 incoming students. Eight first-year students received awards in fall 2022.    ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2023 10:23:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <title>Virginia Tech employees donate more than $398,900 to charity</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2023/01/cvc-2023-wrap-up.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ The annual campaign gives state employees the opportunity to raise and donate money to nearly 800 participating charities in their communities and across the commonwealth. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2023 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <title>Virginia Tech continues pay supplement for eligible full-time staff employees in 2023</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/notices/2023/01/hr_2023_pay_supplement.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[  ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2023 09:40:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <title>COVID bivalent booster vaccination clinic scheduled for Jan. 19</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/notices/2023/01/hokie-wellness-bivalent-clinic012023.html</link>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 03 Jan 2023 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2022/11/cvc-2022-honorary-chair-final-message.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ We are only five days away from the end of the 2022 Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign. We need your help to reach our goal. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Mon, 05 Dec 2022 10:02:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <title>Onboarding program supports and acclimates new hires </title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2022/11/hr-2022-peer-to-peer-onboarding-launch.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Human Resources launched a peer-to-peer onboarding program to help new employees become familiar with the university, build professional relationships, and learn more about Virginia Tech&#39;s culture and core values.   ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Wed, 16 Nov 2022 08:53:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <title>Thank you for supporting your neighbors through the Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2022/11/cvc-2022-honorary-chair-message-thank-you.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ We need your help to reach this year’s goal of raising $400,000 for charities across the Commonwealth of Virginia. If you haven’t had a chance to donate, there is still time. This year’s campaign runs until Friday, Dec. 9. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2022 10:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <title>Virginia Tech employees honored for their military service</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2022/11/hr-2022-employees-recognized-veterans-day.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Each year around Veterans Day, Virginia Tech recognizes employees who served their country as members of the military. This year, approximately 333 employees who self-identify as veterans will receive a gift of appreciation. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2022 00:57:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2022/10/cvc-2022-support-virginia-tech-charities.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Three Virginia Tech organizations are among the charities participating in this year&#39;s Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign.   ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2022 10:11:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>From Honorary Chair Bryan Garey: Celebrating 25 years of CVC support  </title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2022/10/cvc-2022-kickoff-message.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign — an important way for commonwealth employees to safely and easily donate to their favorite charities — runs from Oct. 6 to Dec. 9.  ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2022 12:10:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Virginia Tech receives Virginia Values Veterans award for second year</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2022/09/hr-2022-v3-award.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ At the recent 2022 Virginia Veterans and Military Affairs Conference, Virginia Tech earned the Virginia Values Veterans Impact Award. This is the second year in a row Virginia Tech has been recognized with one of the Virginia Values Veterans&#39; annual awards. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Fri, 23 Sep 2022 11:58:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Message from Title IX Coordinator Katie Polidoro</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2022/09/oea-titleixmessage-fall-2022.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Preserving Virginia Tech’s commitment to a safe and inclusive environment is a responsibility that is shared by every member of our community. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Mon, 19 Sep 2022 07:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Virginia Tech increases minimum starting pay to $15 per hour for salaried staff</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2022/09/hr-staff-minimum-pay-increase092022.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ “This investment in our current and future employees helps Virginia Tech remain competitive both regionally and nationally and address market conditions, which continue to be demanding on all employers,&#34; said Bryan Garey, vice president for human resources.  ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Tue, 13 Sep 2022 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>2022-23 annual notice on rights and responsibilities of the Virginia Tech community</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2022/09/hr-2022-annual-notice-rights-and-responsibilitie.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ From Chris Kiwus, interim senior vice president and chief business officer, and Frances Keene, interim vice president for student affairs. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Mon, 12 Sep 2022 13:18:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Talent Development team helps employees reach their full potential</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2022/08/hr-2022-talent-development.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Workshops and learning opportunities help supervisors and employees build on their existing knowledge, acquire new skills, and further develop their natural abilities. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Tue, 09 Aug 2022 08:34:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Talent Acquisition team embraces new methods to attract qualified employees</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2022/07/hr-2022-talent-acquisition.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ The competition for recruiting qualified employees has never been tougher. Adopting inclusive hiring practices helps Virginia Tech tap into a wider talent pool.  ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Mon, 11 Jul 2022 09:54:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Forbes names Virginia Tech among best employers for new grads</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2022/07/hr-2022-forbes-best-employers.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Virginia Tech ranked in the top 30 of the annual list and was the third-highest ranked educational employer. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Wed, 06 Jul 2022 10:49:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Radford High School students visit Virginia Tech to discover careers in higher education</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2022/06/hr-2022-talent-radford-high-school-students.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ “We want to highlight that no matter what your path after high school, Virginia Tech most likely has an opportunity for you,” said Jeff Cumberland, talent acquisition manager. “Higher education is not just for professors.” ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Wed, 08 Jun 2022 08:23:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Employees come together for fun and relaxation during Employee Appreciation Day and Hokie Wellness Health and Benefits Fair</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2022/05/hr-2022-employee-appreciation-day-event.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ More than 3,000 employees attended the event, including faculty, staff, and non-student wage employees who work on our Blacksburg campus or surrounding locations.   ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Thu, 19 May 2022 09:12:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>From President Tim Sands: Employee Appreciation Day and Hokie Wellness Health and Benefits Fair on May 18</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2022/05/hr-2022-employee-appreciation-day-president-sands-thanks.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ As we look back on our 2022 spring commencement and a successful academic year, I want to thank each one of you for your dedication to Virginia Tech and our campus community. You deserve a celebration, and I invite you to attend this year’s Employee Appreciation Day and Hokie Wellness Health and Benefits Fair on May 18 at Lane Stadium from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Mon, 16 May 2022 07:47:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>From Vice President for Human Resources Bryan Garey: Message regarding new Commonwealth of Virginia telework policy</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2022/05/hr-bgarey-new-state-telework-policy052022.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ We share Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s commitment to working together, working safely, and working in the service of the people of Virginia, and we are reviewing his new telework policy in an effort to most effectively serve our students and manage our workforce. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Fri, 06 May 2022 10:25:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Human Resources launches Virginia Tech’s New Hire Center</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2022/04/hr-2022-new-hire-center-launch.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ The New Hire Center launched on March 29 to provide a simplified location for new employees to complete many required hiring and payroll forms, improving their onboarding experience.  ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Mon, 25 Apr 2022 11:06:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>An invitation to Virginia Tech’s Employee Appreciation Day </title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2022/04/hr-2022-employee-appreciation-day.html</link>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 21 Apr 2022 10:56:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Virginia Tech recognizes employees for 15,530 years of combined service</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2022/04/hr-2022-service-recognition.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ The university is honoring more than 841 employees for their commitment to service. Recognition events took place between March 29-April 14.   ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Fri, 15 Apr 2022 08:06:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>The future of work is now</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2022/03/hr-future-of-work032022.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ There is no doubt that the pandemic has had a profound impact on the workplace. Providing employees with flexible work options, work-life balance, and a culture of trust and communication are some of those impacts. ]]></description>
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        <title>Curtis Mabry named HR assistant vice president for consulting and strategic services</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2022/03/hr-2022-curtis-mabry-named-avp.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Mabry is one of the longest-tenured members of Virginia Tech’s human resources division, joining in 2001 as an HR specialist. ]]></description>
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        <title>New recognition award for administrative and professional faculty </title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2022/03/hr-ap-faculty-award-launch.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ In its ongoing efforts to recognize employees, Virginia Tech will introduce an annual award program for administrative and professional (A/P) faculty. Nominations are currently being accepted. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Fri, 04 Mar 2022 08:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <title>Division directors serve as human resources superheroes</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2022/02/hr-2022-division-director-superheroes.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Division directors lead the development and delivery of human resources services and programs within individual business units and colleges. They report to both the Division of Human Resources and to their unit leadership or college dean. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Mon, 28 Feb 2022 09:54:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <title>Scholarship fund exclusively serves employee spouses and dependents</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2022/02/hr-2022-employee-dependent-scholarship.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Faculty and staff can contribute to this year’s 24-hour fundraising tradition while supporting the educational goals of our very own employees’ spouses and dependents. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Mon, 21 Feb 2022 06:11:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <title>Virginia Tech employees donate more than $437,000 to charity</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2022/01/cvc-2022-wrap-up.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Employees joined together to raise a record-breaking $437,086 for charities through the Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign, surpassing the university goal of $390,000.   ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Mon, 24 Jan 2022 10:33:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <title>From Bryan Garey: Help make spring semester successful and safe for our community</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2022/01/hr-spring-message-bgarey012022.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ As spring semester begins and we get ready for students to return, we need every employee to work together again. The first part of the semester may be hard with positive tests on the rise due to the omicron variant, but the university is working to ensure we have a plan in place to minimize impacts on students and each other. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ We must begin the new year with that same commitment and some additional measures as we will likely be fighting two COVID-19 variants along with seasonal influenza and other common respiratory infections. Our goal is to operate safely and in person to the greatest extent possible, while also safeguarding the capacity of the health care systems in our communities.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ As we get ready for that well-earned break, we want to provide an update on Virginia Tech’s spring semester in light of the ongoing pandemic and new omicron variant. ]]></description>
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        <title>Support animals through the Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign provides opportunities to support animals through a variety of charities.  ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Mon, 06 Dec 2021 09:13:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2021/12/cvc-2021-honorary-chair-final-message.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ With more than 900 deserving charities to choose from, there is something for everyone. Please find it in your heart to help those in need this holiday season. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Mon, 06 Dec 2021 07:38:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The CVC is a charitable giving campaign for all state employees to raise and donate money toward charities in local communities and across the commonwealth. This year’s campaign has a goal of $390,000 and runs until Dec. 10. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Wed, 01 Dec 2021 10:50:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <title>This Thanksgiving, we’re thankful for your support of the Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2021/11/cvc-2021-honorary-chair-message-november.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Virginia Tech employees are encouraged to visit the CVC website, look through the more than 900 participating charities, and find one that is important to support. Every donation, no matter how small, will make an impact. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Mon, 15 Nov 2021 00:43:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <title>Senior management areas reach Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign goals through creative fundraising</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2021/11/cvc-2021-creative-fundraising.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ The annual campaign gives state employees the opportunity to raise and donate money to more than 900 participating charities in their communities and across the commonwealth.  ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Fri, 12 Nov 2021 10:40:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <title>Virginia Tech employees honored for their military service</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The university recognizes employees who served their country as members of the military. This year, approximately 250 employees who self-identify as military veterans received a gift of appreciation. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Tue, 09 Nov 2021 11:34:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Three Virginia Tech organizations are participating in this year’s Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign: the Virginia Tech Rescue Squad, Virginia Tech Foundation, and the YMCA at Virginia Tech.  ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Mon, 01 Nov 2021 07:47:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title> Climate survey reveals an overall positive campus climate </title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2021/10/hr-2021-climate-survey.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Sponsored by the Division of Human Resources, the survey was designed by a cross-functional committee of survey and assessment experts across campus. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Mon, 18 Oct 2021 11:54:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Families of employees receive scholarships funded by employee donations</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Thanks to the generosity of Virginia Tech employees and donors, the 2021 employees’ spouse and dependent scholarship helped make Virginia Tech education a little more affordable for six students.  Each student received $1,000 for the 2021-22 academic year. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Mon, 18 Oct 2021 09:34:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Division of Human Resources expands services to campus, continues transformation </title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The Division of Human Resources is moving forward with new tools and services to provide a better experience for faculty and staff. The division has launched four new systems in three years in addition to enhancing processes and services to attract, retain, and develop Virginia Tech faculty and staff.   ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Wed, 06 Oct 2021 10:55:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Support local charities through the Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ This year’s campaign runs from Oct. 1 to Dec. 10. Since 2010, Virginia Tech employees have donated more than $3.5 million to charities in Blacksburg, the New River Valley, and across Virginia. With this amazing record of accomplishment, we can come together to not only meet, but exceed, this year’s goal of $390,000. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Fri, 01 Oct 2021 10:28:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <description><![CDATA[ From Chris Kiwus, interim senior vice president and chief business officer, and Frank Shushok Jr., vice president for student affairs ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Mon, 13 Sep 2021 09:23:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Goal of transparency drives launch of university dashboard for COVID-19 test results</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ To ensure an appropriate degree of transparency, a new online dashboard will be updated each Monday to report the number of COVID-19 test results – the positive test results and total tests – among students and employees, based on the previous week’s information.  ]]></description>
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