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        <description><![CDATA[ Counselor Erica Berry Coates and doctoral student Jon Dance continue to explore innovative ways to use the Community Resiliency Model in higher education.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ A collaboration between a former Homecoming Court member, Rec Sports, and Sigma Phi Epsilon promotes body positivity and wellness with an event on Oct. 26. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ There is incredible beauty in our work, but also real emotional fatigue, writes veterinary college social worker August O&#39;Reilly. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ In recognition of Eating Disorder Awareness Week, Feb. 24-March 2, Hokie Wellness is highlighting resources on body image-related issues through posters, social media campaigns, and outreach efforts. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ In recognition of Eating Disorder Awareness Week, Feb. 24 – March 2, Hokie Wellness is spreading awareness about eating disorders and disordered eating, while promoting resources to prevent and combat them. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Reed Hall, owner of two Northern Virginia animal hospitals, is giving $250,000 toward the expansion of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital.   ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Students are encouraged to embrace changes in themselves and their families, balance time and expectations, and make the most of their upcoming time off. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Pet owners and veterinary professionals make difficult decisions and struggle with grief and fatigue. That&#39;s where a veterinary social worker can help.     ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Weekly challenges are crafted to be easily integrated into students’ daily lives, establishing a foundation of ideas and practices students can use. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Virginia Tech supports students’ mental well-being with varied resources and services. Hokie Wellness invites the campus community to join World Mental Health Day activities Oct. 10. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Augusta O’Reilly works with the people side of veterinary medicine, supporting clients through grief and hard decisions, providing “the opportunity to be fragile.&#34;   ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ With less than a month until the Summer Olympic Games in Paris, and with Olympic Trials taking place all around the world in different sports, Virginia Tech experts offer perspective on aspects of the competitions, applying Olympic habits to our own lives, and how the Games are impacting both travel to and life on the ground in Paris.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ On-campus, community, and virtual options are available for continuing and graduating students. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ At Virginia Tech, the well-being of our Hokies is of utmost importance, particularly during natural disasters like the recent earthquake in Taiwan. The Dean of Students Office, along with our partners in Student Affairs, remains committed to offering holistic support and care during this crisis. ]]></description>
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        <title>Help transform campus mental wellness with the Community Resiliency Model</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Learn and share in-the-moment body awareness skills that help regulate stress.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Laurie Fritsch, assistant director of Hokie Wellness, has spearheaded evidence-based programs to empower students to engage with their digital devices in a way that maximizes their quality of life. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Michael Nappier runs the ScubaCat Project, offering scuba diving courses to the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine community. Aimed at promoting wellness and relaxation, the initiative provides an educational and stress-relieving experience away from the rigors of academic life. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ One key to better managing these stressful times, according to the Community Resiliency Model adopted by Cook Counseling Center, is giving more attention to the moment you’re in, right now. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The room features frosted glass panels for privacy, natural light, and amenities such as resistance bands for light exercise and yoga. Its location within the library also facilitates easy reservations. ]]></description>
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        <title>Senior military colleges come together for conference</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The annual conference brought together at the new Corps Leadership and Military Science Building senior staff and student leaders from the six senior military colleges in the U.S., along with other collegiate corps of cadets&#39; programs. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ &#34;The dogs make people smile. And when people are smiling and feel connected, good things happen.&#34; Trent Davis, Rami Steinruck, and Sarah Dunleavy serve at Virginia Tech&#39;s Cook Counseling Center as the Animal Assisted Therapy team - handling three service dogs named Derek, Josie, and Wagner. These dogs serve the Virginia Tech community in numerous ways with their handlers. They help to foster a more positive, inclusive space for students while at Virginia Tech, while helping to de-stigmatize difficult mental health conversations. They literally save lives. The sky is the limit for the positive impact these dogs will continue to have on the world! This video is a collaborative production project between the Student Affairs Communications team and the Cook Counseling Animal Assisted Therapy team. ]]></description>
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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>
        <pubDate>Thu, 20 Oct 2022 06:12:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>A letter of support from Martha Glass, interim dean of students</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ As a campus community, we are deeply saddened about the death of Masha Amini as well as others who have lost their lives while protesting in Iran. Our thoughts and hopes for peace are with our community members as well as their family members and friends who have connections to the region. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Wed, 05 Oct 2022 09:29:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>To the Virginia Tech community: Take these steps for a successful return for fall 2022</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2022/08/provost-svpcbo-fall-2022.html</link>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 08 Aug 2022 08:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>University partnership to provide greater mental health support to students</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2022/06/unirel-mental-health-support.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ This agreement will bring additional, much-needed mental health assessment and treatment services to all students at participating colleges and universities at a time when student mental health concerns and needs are increasing across the nation. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Thu, 30 Jun 2022 07:40:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Christopher Flynn, strong advocate for mental health at Virginia Tech, to retire</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2022/04/sa-042022-flynnretirement.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ “Throughout his career at Virginia Tech, Chris has exemplified the spirit of Ut Prosim (That I May Serve) through his service to students and his advocacy for their mental health and well-being,” said Executive Vice President and Provost Cyril Clarke. “His leadership of our mental health initiatives and counseling programs is a testament to his compassion for and commitment to the Virginia Tech community.&#34;  ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Tue, 19 Apr 2022 12:40:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Graduate School ombudsperson offers tips to reduce mid-semester stress</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2022/03/ombuds-mid-semester-stress-tips.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Stress is normal at this time of the semester, but these tips may help ease it. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Wed, 23 Mar 2022 09:42:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>A letter from Byron Hughes, dean of students</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2022/02/dos-conflict-022822.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Virginia Tech strives to create a culture where we affirm the inherent dignity and value of every person. Any act that crosses the threshold of violence has no place on our campuses or in our world.  ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Mon, 28 Feb 2022 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <title>Little Hokie Hangout provides critical support to graduate students and their families</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2022/02/little-hokie-hangout.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Little Hokie Hangout is a flexible, early-education center subsidized by the Graduate School to meet the child care needs of graduate students with families. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Thu, 17 Feb 2022 10:09:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <title>How to fight COVID-19 shame</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2022/02/unirel-covidshame.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Donald &#34;Joe&#34; Gieck, an assistant professor at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, explains why some people may experience guilt over a COVID-19 diagnosis.   ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Sun, 06 Feb 2022 16:06:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <title>Testing required prior to spring 2022 student move-in</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/notices/studentaffairs-sp22movein.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Residential students will be required to provide a negative COVID-19 test result prior to moving back onto campus for the spring 2022 semester.  ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Mon, 10 Jan 2022 10:40:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <title>From President Tim Sands: Booster shots, tests, and masks required for spring semester start</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2021/12/president-spring2022-message.html</link>
        <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>
        <pubDate>Tue, 28 Dec 2021 10:51:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <title>Avoid holiday gatherings if you&#39;re sick, other tips for COVID-19 safety this season</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2021/12/unirel-holidaysafety.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Though the newest coronavirus variant, omicron, hasn’t yet made its way to the region, Noelle Bissell, New River Health District health director, expects that it soon will come. That, plus the large number of people who will travel and gather for the holidays, likely will push COVID-19 cases higher.    ]]></description>
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        <title>COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations rise in aftermath of Thanksgiving holiday</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2021/12/unirel-caserise.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ The highly contagious omicron variant of COVID-19 has not been detected in the New River Valley, though it has been reported in the northwest portion of Virginia. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Mon, 13 Dec 2021 16:19:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <title>New COVID-19 variant not yet found in region</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2021/12/unirel-variantupdate.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Labs in the state, including Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC in Roanoke, are sequencing about one in seven COVID-19 PCR tests in search of the variant.   ]]></description>
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        <title>#BetterTogether | Asking For Help</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Real students and alum share stories of when they felt scared or lost and asked for help from various resources on campus. ]]></description>
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        <title>Flu cases up in region; health officials eye new variant </title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2021/11/unirel-newvariantandflu.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Specifically, flu cases were high among college students before Thanksgiving. With the spread of many seasonal respiratory illnesses, people should be tested for both COVID-19 and the flu if they experience symptoms, according to the New River Health District.   ]]></description>
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        <title>Hokies turn out for second-annual Thankful Three-Miler</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2021/11/students-recsports-thankful-three-miler.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Thankful Three-Miler on Nov. 14 drew 158 members of the Virginia Tech community to run or walk on the Buford Meredith Cross Country Course on the university&#39;s Blacksburg campus.  ]]></description>
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        <title>COVID-19 vaccine for children available this week</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2021/11/unirel-vaccineforchildren.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Noelle Bissell, health director for the New River Health District, encouraged people to be patient as they schedule appointments for the vaccine. The district expects to receive 2,700 doses of the Pfizer vaccine for children aged 5 to 11 years old.   ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Mon, 01 Nov 2021 16:26:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Why are masks still required indoors at Virginia Tech?</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2021/09/unirel-covidguidance.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Until COVID-19 transmission rates remain consistently low, the university will continue to require individuals to wear masks in public, indoor spaces, regardless of vaccination status. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Tue, 28 Sep 2021 16:01:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Photos: Blacksburg campus grounds improved, beautified over summer</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Over the summer, the Division of Campus Planning, Infrastructure, and Facilities’ grounds team carried out widespread landscaping improvement and beautification projects on Virginia Tech’s Blacksburg campus to help foster a greater sense of community and campus identity.   ]]></description>
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        <title>Calling all mini pig parents!</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/videos/k/2021/08/1_3rt4pfek.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ The popularity of pet pigs is on the rise, and we want to be sure these porky pals are living their best lives. However, there are currently no objective survey tools to measure quality of life (QOL) in pet mini pigs. Our new study seeks to create a standard QOL instrument that can be used for companion mini pigs. For this study, we’re recruiting healthy pet mini pigs aged 1 year or older. The study involves a single wellness visit, during which the owner will complete survey questions about their pig’s quality of life. Participants will receive a $100 discount off the cost of their appointment. The cost of any additional non-study treatments or diagnostic procedures undertaken for your pig during the visit are not covered by the study. To schedule your pet piggie patient, call 540-231-1363 or email: mindyq@vt.edu. ]]></description>
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        <title>Animal Tips To Be Hokie Ready</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ &lt;div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;div&gt;Join Josie, Wagner, and Derek of Virginia Tech&#39;s Animal-Assisted Therapy team in a demonstration on safety tips for National Pet Preparedness Month for how you and your animal friends can be Hokie Ready in case of an emergency.&amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;For more safety tips from Virginia Tech Emergency Management, visit:&amp;nbsp;&lt;a target=&#34;_blank&#34; rel=&#34;nofollow noopener noreferrer&#34; href=&#34;https://emergency.vt.edu&#34;&gt;https://emergency.vt.edu&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;To learn about the Animal-Assisted Therapy team, visit:&amp;nbsp;&lt;a target=&#34;_blank&#34; rel=&#34;nofollow noopener noreferrer&#34; href=&#34;https://ucc.vt.edu&#34;&gt;https://ucc.vt.edu&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt; ]]></description>
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        <title>Assemble A Pet Preparedness Kit</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ &lt;div&gt;&lt;div&gt;Join Trent Davis, Ph.D., licensed professional counselor and coordinator for animal-assisted therapy at Virginia Tech, as he breaks down what&#39;s in Derek&#39;s emergency preparedness kit.&amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;For more information from Virginia Tech Emergency Management&amp;nbsp;on how to assemble a preparedness kit, visit:&amp;nbsp;&lt;a target=&#34;_blank&#34; rel=&#34;nofollow noopener noreferrer&#34; href=&#34;https://emergency.vt.edu&#34;&gt;https://emergency.vt.edu&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;To learn more about the Animal-Assisted Therapy team, visit:&amp;nbsp;&lt;a target=&#34;_blank&#34; rel=&#34;nofollow noopener noreferrer&#34; href=&#34;https://ucc.vt.edu&#34;&gt;https://ucc.vt.edu&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt; ]]></description>
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        <title>Demand for COVID-19 vaccine still stronger than supply in district</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2021/04/unirel-vaccinedistribution.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Looking ahead, the New River Health District is in discussions about how it can administer vaccines to college students, once larger quantities of vaccine supplies become available. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ We’ve long been committed to the mental health of our students, embedding counselors within colleges, and providing resources, such as Cook Counseling Center and Hokie Wellness.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ A healthy diet is essential to building a strong immune system so that your body is less susceptible to infection, including the coronavirus, says Carlin Rafie, a registered dietitian and professor in Virginia Tech’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.   ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Most Virginia Tech students will probably have more experience with safe in-person activities than their families and friends. This is an opportunity for students to share their insights and take a leadership role in keeping those they celebrate with safe. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Forgot the toothpaste? Have a question or need a friendly ear? A new care and support team, isolation assistants, and expanded virtual options help students who need to isolate or quarantine on campus stay connected and get what they need. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ This year, flu season collides with the coronavirus pandemic. Cynthia Morrow of the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine explains why it&#39;s critical to know the differences and similarities between the two viruses.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The hour-long discussion with President Tim Sands came at a critical time — near the midway point of the semester while being surrounded by ongoing, stressful circumstances in the nation and world. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Kevin Sutton, assistant director of financial wellness at Hokie Wellness, shares tips on how students can keep their finances in mind during these uncertain times. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Interim Director of Virginia Tech&#39;s Cook Counseling Center, Ellie Sturgis, wants to let Hokies know we&#39;re here to support them. The Virginia Tech community – and, indeed, the world – is facing a challenge of unimaginable magnitude. In true Hokie fashion, we are rising to meet circumstances that require knowledge, commitment, and grit. A new well-being website, aimed at equipping you with information, resources, and options, has been launched that will help you see the possibilities in this situation. With material that covers everything from how to stay healthy, how to stay fit, how to fight anxiety, how to remain connected, and who to contact when you need help, the site will give you ideas on what you CAN do to fight COVID-19 – not just what you CAN’T do during this world-wide pandemic. Take some time to familiarize yourself with the site at https://well-being.vt.edu/. In the coming weeks, we will be adding new material, so check back often. Step up and do your part to make the most of a situation none of us chose. You can do this. We’re here to help. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Survivor contestant and VT alumnus, Rick Devens, shares words of encouragement with Hokie nation during the pandemic. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Colleen Highland, Virginia Tech class of 2021, encourages her peers to help reduce the spread of COVID-19. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Andrew Luo, a Virginia Tech senior, discusses advice on how to reduce the spread of COVID-19. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Areej Khan, Public Outreach Lieutenant with the Virginia Tech Rescue Squad, shares how fellow students can help prevent the spread of COVID-19 as an act of service. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Frank Beamer, former head coach of Virginia Tech football, shares tips on how to prevent the spread of COVID-19. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Responding to a growing body of research and a culturally evolving willingness to acknowledge the need to care for one’s physical and mental health, the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine has launched a veterinary social work program to support students, pet owners, clinicians, and caregivers. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Maddie Price talks about the death of her father when she was a freshman in high school, and how after several years she finally confronted the emotions she had been keeping locked up inside. More from the FORWARD series: https://well-being.vt.edu/forward.html Resources for Well-Being: https://well-being.vt.edu Want to share your story? Give a shout to Tammy Tripp at ttripp [at] vt [dot] edu ----------------------------- Produced by Virginia Tech Student Affairs Communications 🎥: Andrew Huang &#39;19 ----------------------------- FORWARD is a series from Student Affairs featuring Virginia Tech students, faculty, staff, and alumni who have faced, overcome, or learned from life&#39;s obstacles and setbacks. FORWARD aims to normalize the conversation about hardships we endure and to encourage resilience. Student Affairs Communications welcomes your stories of resiliency to be featured as part of the FORWARD Campaign. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The University Libraries’ exhibit Stories Not Symptoms: An Exhibition of Graphic Medicine, located on the fourth floor of Newman Library, highlights the combination of the bright and whimsical nature of comic books with the medical jargon of disease and illness to tell the health stories of individuals. Through the abstract art, comics add approachability and emotion to the stories and clinical data. The exhibit features work by multiple graphic medicine artists and an interactive opportunity for visitors to create their own graphic medicine. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ &#34;This is home&#34; is a phrase that means something unique to each Hokie. For Breanna Ellis, who has been in foster care, it means a welcoming place to heal from trauma and transform her life.  ]]></description>
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        <title>Student educators teach peers happiness strategies</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Hokies are some of the nation’s happiest students, according to The Princeton Review. Seniors Samantha Hart and Kristine Gouin are leading a program to help peers cope with college stress, find community, and learn skills to be even happier.   ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Know where to hit the books as exams begin. Student Affairs has a listing of study spots and more.      ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Collaborations among health and wellness areas in the Division of Student Affairs resulted in the recognition. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ With health screenings, workouts, and a long list of exhibitors offering information and services, the fair represents a holistic approach to wellness. ]]></description>
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        <title>Free Healthy Beginnings program can save moms-to-be money</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Health education and wellness programs are being merged to serve Virginia Tech students and employees.   ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Chris Wise, director of Recreational Sports at Virginia Tech is named assistant vice president for Student Affairs, focused on health and wellness  ]]></description>
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