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        <title>A message from President Tim Sands</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The pace of change continues to accelerate, and we are prepared to adapt, explore, discover, and innovate. We look to the future with optimism and purpose because we are prepared to make a difference where it matters most. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ In the spirit of our motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), we remain committed to the mission of our land-grant institution. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ This joint statement was delivered prior to the beginning of the Nov. 14 meeting of the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors. It was followed by a moment of silence.  ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 02 Jun 2021 14:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Certainly, the Dean of Students Office and Cook Counseling Center stand ready to help students work through any challenges that arise. We also encourage you to speak with friends, dialogue with mentors, and/or seek guidance from a trusted faculty or staff member. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The smallest of our choices have a significant impact on the greater whole – particularly at this moment when anxieties are running high and resources are low. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2021 09:34:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <title>From President Tim Sands: Maintain vigilance and commitment this spring</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Our success this semester depends on each one of us. We’ve all worked hard to get this far, so let’s make it count as we look forward to reclaiming the active campus we know and love.   ]]></description>
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        <title>From President Tim Sands: Thank you for your outstanding work this year</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ 2020 will be remembered for challenges the likes of which have not been seen for generations. The year will also be remembered for the way we met those challenges. We developed thoughtful and pragmatic plans, adapted to changing circumstances, and safely served the needs of the community while maintaining a focus on our mission.  ]]></description>
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        <title>A message to students from Byron Hughes, dean of students</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Guided by our unwavering Principles of Community, Virginia Tech is working toward a community that is free from gender-based discrimination, harassment, and violence. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2020 12:48:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <title>A message from President Tim Sands: Implementing mandatory random prevalence testing</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Mandatory random prevalence testing will allow monitoring of the status of COVID-19 on campus and in Blacksburg with a statistically significant sample of the entire undergraduate population.  ]]></description>
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        <title>A letter from Frank Shushok Jr.: Remember our calling</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Ut Prosim compels us to model love — in whatever shape it is most needed at any given time. Right now, we especially need the kind of courageous love that puts others first, makes hard decisions, holds others accountable, and models the brilliance of an “all-in” community.  ]]></description>
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        <title>Virginia Tech statement in response to Commonwealth of Virginia lawsuit</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The director of Virginia Tech’s Cranwell International Center has submitted a declaration of support for the lawsuit.  ]]></description>
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        <title>From President Tim Sands: Principles of Community Week reaffirms our commitment to inclusion and diversity</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ We mark Principles of Community Week at this time each year to publicly reassert our commitment to inclusion and diversity and acknowledge that “important work remains.”  ]]></description>
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        <title>President Tim Sands announces plans for 2020 fall semester</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Hundreds of individuals and several working groups and task forces — at the university, in our communities, and at the state level — have contributed to the shaping of fall plans for all Virginia Tech locations. Although the plans we present here will continue to evolve over the summer with additional input and data, significant elements are firm, and it is now time for our students, faculty, and staff to shift from planning to preparation. ]]></description>
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        <title>Planning underway for strategies to protect public health in the fall semester</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ University leaders are reviewing operational strategies to protect public health on campus, with a goal of resuming in-person instruction and experiential learning opportunities for the fall semester. Leaders are considering the strategies as the university prepares for an expected June 8 announcement on fall semester plans. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2020 15:47:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Planning from the peak: A message from President Tim Sands</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ In the U.S., we are evidently near the peak of the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. We may have seen the worst that this disease can bring, but we are not yet confident that every day from here on will be better than the last.   ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Virginia Tech faculty and departments continue to convert courses to online delivery and support essential campus operations.  ]]></description>
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        <title>A message from Dean Karen P. DePauw regarding graduate research </title>
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        <title>A message from Dean Karen P. DePauw regarding graduate student employment</title>
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        <title>Virginia Tech moves to essential operations status</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ This transition will further scale back on-campus operations in response to the COVID-19 emergency. For most students and employees, the transition to essential operations will require only minor adjustments from the current status of operations.  ]]></description>
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        <title>A message to Blacksburg Hokies from President Tim Sands</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Prior to Gov. Ralph Northam’s new executive order, President Tim Sands sent the following message to all students to reinforce social distancing practices. ]]></description>
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        <title>A March 27 message to the Virginia Tech community from President Tim Sands</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ I strongly encourage you to follow public health guidelines to stay at home and practice social distancing to keep our community healthy and ensure that we continue to have the capacity to care for and manage the needs of those who become ill.  ]]></description>
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        <title>A message from Vice President of Human Resources Bryan Garey</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2020/03/hr-pay-guidance-message.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ We hope to rebound quickly from this health crisis. We will assess the ongoing financial impact on the university and will keep you informed as our plans emerge.  ]]></description>
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        <title>A message from Frank Shushok, interim vice president for Student Affairs </title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ In this truly difficult time, it&#39;s important we take care of ourselves and one another.  ]]></description>
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        <title>Executive Vice President and Provost acknowledges faculty efforts in moving courses online</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ I recognize that you are disappointed that you will not be able to teach and mentor your students in the manner that you had planned, and I know that your students are disappointed too. However, I also know that you remain committed to their education and I am confident that these students will appreciate your efforts. ]]></description>
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        <title>Preston’s restaurant offering special takeout menus</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2020/03/outreach-prestons.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Select chef-created breakfast, lunch, and dinner items can be ordered for pickup seven days a week at The Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center. ]]></description>
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        <title>A message from Dean of University Libraries Tyler Walters</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2020/03/univlib-walters-message.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Classes are online and so is the University Libraries. University Libraries Dean Tyler Walters explained many library resources and expertise have already been online, even before we imagined that our lives would change, and our work would become mostly virtual. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2020 14:29:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>May commencement ceremonies to move online; senior celebration in Lane Stadium planned for September</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2020/03/covid-commencement-plans.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Virginia Tech President Tim Sands acknowledged the mixed emotions he has heard from graduating seniors as the spring semester has been upended — but knowing that graduates and families needed time to plan for commencement activities, and knowing the fluidity of the ongoing pandemic and the responsive measures that the nation is taking, Sands and other university leaders set in motion a plan for a truly memorable celebration in September. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2020 18:48:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>New COVID-19 resource phone numbers available to all university community members</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/notices/adm-evergreens/ops-COVID19healthresources.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Helpful resources around COVID-19 that may accessed by all members of the university community. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2020 12:36:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>From President Tim Sands: An update on university response to the COVID-19 virus</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2020/03/president-covid-march17-message.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Hokie Nation knows the value of assembling in large numbers to support our community.  While the power of convening is extraordinary, today we can embrace our fellow Hokies and the members of our communities by respecting social distancing.  This is a selfless act. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2020 14:57:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>A message to students from Byron Hughes, dean of students</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2020/03/students-hughes-message-031620.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Like other offices on campus, the Dean of Students Office will be available to you as the semester proceeds.  ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2020 10:44:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>A message from SVP and CBO Dwayne Pinkney</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2020/03/svpcbo-pinkney-message-0326.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Efforts to reduce the on-campus population of students and employees support the overall public health goal of limiting the potential spread of the virus. The reduced on-campus population reduces the public health risk for the entire community – including those working on campus and working remotely. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2020 09:40:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>A message from Vice President for Human Resources Bryan Garey</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2020/03/covid-hr-options-031520.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ We have received many questions from employees about their options should the coronavirus spread more broadly across Virginia, especially with Friday’s announcement from Gov. Ralph Northam ordering all K-12 schools in the commonwealth to close for a minimum of two weeks. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2020 11:45:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>A message from Frank Shushok, interim vice president for Student Affairs</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2020/03/covid-students-031320.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ It’s in times like these past few days that the honor of being a Hokie feels especially amplified. With uncertainty and anxiety coming from every direction, the spirit of generosity from our students and their families has been humbling. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2020 11:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>University extends spring break, moves classes online, and more in response to COVID-19</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2020/03/president-covid-notice-march11.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ In consultation with our partners in the Virginia Department of Health, we are adopting a range of principle-based actions, effective immediately. We are confident that these actions will lower the risk to our communities. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2020 15:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>COVID-19 update: A message from Vice President for Human Resources Bryan Garey</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2020/03/hr-bryan-garey-covid-message.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ At present, all university locations are open. Should COVID-19 affect any future campus operations, Human Resources is exploring options to support our employees including leave, alternative work locations, and flexible schedules.  ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2020 15:29:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>A message from Executive Vice President and Provost Cyril Clarke</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2020/03/provost-faculty-notice-covid.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ In this message, Provost Clarke encourages faculty to become familiar with strategies to continue teaching through disruptions and to plan for the possibility that students and faculty may not be able to meet for course sessions in person.  ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2020 11:16:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>COVID-19 update: Checklist available for returning faculty, staff, and students</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2020/03/covid-form-available-march9.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Students, faculty, and staff who have arrived or will be returning from a CDC Warning Level 2 or 3 travel notice area or other areas of risk identified by the university, whether studying abroad, teaching, conducting research, or on spring break, should complete the following Virginia Tech Emergency Management form to share self-quarantine plans with the university.  ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2020 13:19:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>A message to the Virginia Tech community</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2020/03/unirel-covid-doe-inclusive.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Amid growing concerns regarding the spread of COVID-19 infections across the world and the United States, it is important for us to pause for a moment and consider how our thoughts, our words, and our actions influence others in our community who are equally affected by this global health crisis. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2020 10:55:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <title>A message to the Virginia Tech community regarding COVID-19 (novel coronavirus)</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2020/03/provosot-travel-spring-break-2020.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Guided by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Virginia Department of Health, and Virginia Tech’s Schiffert Health Center, a number of important actions are in the process of being planned and implemented.   ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2020 21:55:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <title>Open letter to the Virginia Tech community: University suspending participation in all activities in Italy</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2020/02/provost-statement-italy.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Because of the continued growth in the number of COVID-19 cases in Italy, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a “Warning Level 3, Avoid Nonessential Travel” for Italy earlier this afternoon. Given this development, and in accordance with Policy 1070, Virginia Tech is suspending participation in all activities in Italy immediately. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Fri, 28 Feb 2020 22:43:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <title>A message from President Tim Sands at the end of the 2019 fall semester</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2019/12/president-2019-fall-semester.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[  ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Thu, 12 Dec 2019 09:15:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <title>A statement from President Tim Sands on the Climate Action Commitment</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2019/11/president-climate-commitment.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Sustainability is part of the fabric of this university as we pursue environmental quality and stewardship, economic stability and affordability, diversity and inclusion, expansion of knowledge, and the education of future leaders.  ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Fri, 08 Nov 2019 16:09:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <title>A letter to students from Vice President Patty Perillo</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2019/05/students-letter-perillo.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ As classes conclude and final exams begin, we know this can be a stressful time of year for you. As such, I wanted to send this note to encourage you to take care of yourself.  ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2019 11:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>A message from President Tim Sands on Principles of Community Week</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2019/02/president-2019-principles-of-community-week.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ During the week of March 18-22, I urge you to take time to reflect on these Principles and how they support our commitment to our living motto Ut Prosim (That I May Serve) in the spirit of community, diversity, and excellence through InclusiveVT.   ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2019 10:31:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <title>A message from President Tim Sands in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2019/01/president-mlk-2019.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[  ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Mon, 21 Jan 2019 06:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <title>A letter to students from Vice President Patty Perillo</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2018/12/students-letter-perillo.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ As classes conclude and final exams begin, we know this can be a stressful time of year for you. As such, I wanted to send this note to encourage you to take care of yourself.  ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Tue, 04 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <title>A letter to the Virginia Tech community on LGBTQ+ resources available</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2018/10/campus-lgbtq-resources.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[  ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Tue, 30 Oct 2018 07:08:40 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>A message to the Virginia Tech community from President Tim Sands</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2018/10/president-oct2818-message.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[  ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Sun, 28 Oct 2018 19:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>A message from President Tim Sands to the Virginia Tech community</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2018/10/president-letter-indigenous-people-day.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[  ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Thu, 04 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>From President Tim Sands: Statement on AAALAC accreditation initiative</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2018/09/president-aaalac-accreditation.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[  ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Wed, 26 Sep 2018 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>A joint message to students, faculty, and staff on campus safety</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2018/08/statement-campus-safety.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Though safety of the Hokie Nation is a collective responsibility, it does require action.  ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Thu, 30 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>A letter from President Tim Sands at the end of the academic year</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2018/05/president-2018-message.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[  ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2018 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>A statement from President Tim Sands</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2018/04/president-statement-041118.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ We at Virginia Tech are obliged to hold ourselves to a higher standard, and address the aspects of our environment that we can influence and control. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Wed, 11 Apr 2018 20:53:00 -0400</pubDate>
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