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        <description><![CDATA[ A selection of activities coming up this week, including Recovery Week and Earth Month events as well as the 3.2-Mile Run in Remembrance. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Student Affairs invites you to our final Aspire! Awards breakfast of the academic year on Friday, April 17 ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ An interactive installation co-designed by Assistant Professor of Architecture Ramtin Haghnazar uses artificial intelligence to translate visitors’ emotions into responsive light and sound.   ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ CNRE gave out its annual awards on March 23 ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Talented softball player Lyla Blackwell had many choices when it came to picking a school to advance her education, but the Indiana native who grew up on a farm wanted something that would combine her love of her sport with a top-tier academic institution that had programs in conservation and agriculture. She found what she wanted in Virginia Tech and the College of Natural Resources and Environment ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Events coming up this week include financial and academic workshops, Glow Yoga, and the Black Voices Book Fair. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Ethan Elder was named as the 2026 David Smith Leadership Award winner for CNRE. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Jackson Orr was selected as the top ambassador for CNRE in 2026. He was one of four departmental winners who were also recognized for their work as ambassadors this year. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Virginia Tech alumna and award-winning art director Sara Cusumano will deliver the College of Architecture, Arts, and Design commencement address, encouraging graduates to embrace creativity as a lifelong pursuit. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Wade embedded with a platoon, completing the demanding, campuswide training event alongside Alpha Company cadets. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Michelle Goodnight&#39;s path to veterinary medicine ran through NASA, Madagascar, and a 13-year Army career that included a year in northern Iraq treating military working dogs. Now she&#39;s back at her alma mater as a criticalist and clinical instructor in small animal clinical sciences. ]]></description>
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        <title>Plant Seeds of Wellness April 21-23, 30</title>
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        <title>Legendary Takács Quartet brings masterful evening of Mozart and Schubert to Blacksburg</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ A favorite on the world’s great stages for performances featuring drama, warmth, humor, and extraordinary precision, the ensemble makes its debut at the Center for the Arts on Wednesday, April 15, at 7:30 p.m. with award-winning violist Jordan Bak. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ In a first for the university, two faculty members have received appointments to both academies. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Meet Kirsten Denney, an LVT in large animal at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Denney joined VMCVM in 2022 after 15 years at Ohio State in the large animal ICU. Kirsten participates in medieval reenactments and competes in jousting tournaments while also caring for two horses, two donkeys, two dogs, and a menagerie of cats, ducks, chickens and guineas. Kirsten is passionate bout veterinary mission projects, because &#34;being able to provide services for those who so desperately need it in different parts of the world really opens your eyes.&#34; ]]></description>
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        <title>New major to prepare students to lead in a data-driven green economy</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The sustainable systems science major will equip students with data-driven, systems-focused skills to solve complex environmental and societal challenges. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ A selection of upcoming activities this week, including St. Patrick&#39;s Day special events, Springing into Connection, and Rest as Resistance: Re-Entry Reset. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Virginia Tech connects its extensive research ecosystem with forward-looking construction firms, public agencies, and workforce partners through the Coalition for Smart Construction. ]]></description>
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        <title>Register now for spring 2026 Hokie Ready Academy  </title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Through design, research, and community engagement, landscape architecture students reimagined how coastal landscapes can adapt to rising water and evolving needs. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Dogs and humans are the only mammals that commonly develop spontaneous brain tumors. John Rossmeisl has spent nearly three decades turning that coincidence into 21 patents — and treatments headed for human clinical trials. ]]></description>
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        <title>In memoriam: Warren R. Kark, professor emeritus of architecture and former university architect</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Kark was a dedicated educator, accomplished practitioner, and visionary planner whose leadership helped shape the university&#39;s campus and generations of architecture students. ]]></description>
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        <title>Nine drummers, nine dancers, one ‘Manifesto’</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Direct from Australia, Stephanie Lake Company brings a high-energy evening of joyful movement and vibrant percussion with the U.S. premiere of “Manifesto” at the Center for the Arts on Saturday, March 28, at 7:30 p.m. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Fellers spent six years serving as director for the Conflicts of Interest Programs within the Office of Research Integrity &amp; Ethics at Washington University in St. Louis. He brings 12 years of expertise in leading conflicts of interest programs across the institution. ]]></description>
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        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2026/02/030226-events.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ A selection of events coming up this week, including Olympic-themed trivia, an American Red Cross blood drive, and several arts and crafts opportunities. ]]></description>
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        <title>Nigel Lee named Virginia Tech Police Officer of the Year </title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ As the department’s records and accreditation coordinator, Lee plays a critical role in maintaining compliance with nationally recognized standards.  ]]></description>
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        <title>Take a St. Patrick’s Day journey to 18th-century Dublin </title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ A fresh and historically rich way to mark the holiday, “The Trials of Tenducci” by the Irish Baroque Orchestra comes to the Center for the Arts on Tuesday, March 17, at 7:30 p.m. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ For many students, stepping into a theater or meeting a professional artist is a first. Through free student matinees, in-school performances, and workshops, the Center for the Arts is helping make those moments possible for schools facing financial and logistical barriers. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ During his 10th State of the University Address on Wednesday, Sands said the university will continue to focus on global distinction and Virginia Tech Advantage while also moving athletics to the forefront of priorities. He also said that the university could face challenges this year and is making contingency plans in preparation for those challenges. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ President Tim Sands highlighted the findings during his annual State of the University Address on Wednesday. ]]></description>
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        <title>‘The Gingham Dog’ explores domestic tension through Lanford Wilson’s sharp realism</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The School of Performing Arts’ upcoming performance of the striking and incisive play invites the audience to open space for reflection and compassion. ]]></description>
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        <title>Crime alert: Sexual assault - content warning</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ A selection of events coming up this week, including beading workshops, book clubs, and multiple music performances. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ President Tim Sands will speak at 3 p.m. Feb. 18 at the Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech. The event will be livestreamed. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The J. Mark Sowers Distinguished Lecture Series continues with a presentation exploring how advances in neuroscience are reshaping the legal treatment of young offenders. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ What’s it like to be a part of the Marching Virginians? To step out of the tunnel and onto the field at Lane Stadium knowing, at that moment, you are the living, breathing embodiment of Hokie spirit? It’s a feeling like no other—a heady mix of empowerment, electricity, and excitement, grounded in pride, connection, and the countless hours it took to get there. Go behind the scenes for an all-access look at The Marching Virginian’s game day experience, from warm-ups and rehearsals to donning uniforms and marching to the stadium. Hear from seniors who have taken their last March to Victory about what it has meant to be part of a family that has given them so much. Come along and see why “It’s a very special experience to be a part of the MVs.” Video by: Evan Musgrave for Virginia Tech ]]></description>
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        <title>Wintry weather: Blacksburg campus to resume normal operations Monday</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Snow routes go into effect prior to road conditions deteriorating to support snow removal and emergency vehicle movement.  ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 09:40:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <description><![CDATA[ A selection of events coming up this week, including many academic and career resources and opportunities to explore arts and crafting. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Perkins ’92 will provide functional oversight to Auxiliary and Business Services, leading the unit’s operations that support and enhance campus life for students, faculty and staff, alumni, and visitors.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Tom and Cathie Woteki, an alumni couple who made profound contributions to the fields of public health and applications of enterprise computing in their careers, have made a $10 million estate gift commitment to endow multiple faculty positions or fellowships, as well as create graduate fellowships, in the College of Science and College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.   ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ A longtime mentoring relationship comes full circle as McMahan &#39;04, MS. &#39;07, Ph.D. &#39;11 succeeds Doug Bowman and carries the center’s interdisciplinary mission forward. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Led by one of today’s most sought-after young jazz composers and conductors, Miho Hazama, the band performs with special guest jazz vocalist Cécile McLorin Salvant at the Center for the Arts on Friday, Feb. 20, at 7:30 p.m. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ In anticipation of potential wintry weather, Virginia Tech has put snow emergency routes on the Blacksburg campus in effect starting at 5 p.m. Friday. All state vehicles parked along the snow routes must also be moved during this time to ensure streets remain open for emergency use.  ]]></description>
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        <title>VT Alerts system to be tested for all locations on Feb. 5</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Meet Carrie Keatley, clinical pathology technologist at ViTALS since 2022. From chemistry to blood banking, she helps turn samples into answers that support animal care across the hospital. Carrie loves working alongside her talented team and learning something new every day. Whether she’s troubleshooting an instrument or sharing a laugh with colleagues, she brings care, curiosity, and a sense of purpose to her work—and a porch swing, a good book, and her three quirky cats to her evenings. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The university offers employees resources to help find child care, pay for care, and learn more about their options as a caregiver, as discussed a Working Parents Resources Roundtable. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Between Virginia Tech&#39;s Blacksburg campus and Academic Building One in Alexandria, Hokies are back on campus for their first day of the spring 2026 semester. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ In 2026, we are prepared to boldly move forward as an engaged public research university focused on impact, outcomes, and a commitment to serve our communities. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Cirque Mechanics will return to Blacksburg with its newest adventure, bursting with acrobatics, aerial feats, juggling, and a dose of nostalgic charm. The center presents two performances of “Tilt! A Circus Thrill Ride” on Tuesday, Feb. 10, and Wednesday, Feb. 11, at 7:30 p.m. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Almost every day, Dean Lu Liu of the College of Architecture, Arts, and Design takes the time to walk through studios, classrooms, and common spaces to meet students where they are. From asking about projects to learning how the semester is going, his visits reflect his deep care for students and a commitment to fostering creativity and collaboration. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Nearly 3,200 Hokies were honored for completing their academic degrees. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Meet Drew Dunn, a veterinary assistant in neurology who joined the veterinary college in November 2020. Drew can identify many stars and constellations in the night sky and dreams of seeing the aurora over the Arctic. Inspired by his mom, &#34;the most generous person I have ever met,&#34; Drew is also appreciative of the doctors and technicians at the veterinary college helping him expand his skills and knowledge. He was particularly moved by one case of a dog who could no longer walk and was aggressive, seeing him not only walk on his own again but crawl into Drew&#39;s lap. A fitting motto for Drew&#39;s work, he said, is &#34;Helping Animals Walk Again ... One Step at a Time.&#34; ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 11:49:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 16:52:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <title>Mohamed Seleem elected fellow of the National Academy of Inventors</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The Virginia Tech bacteriologist&#39;s 21 patents target a global crisis of antimicrobial-resistant infections that kill 1.27 million people annually. ]]></description>
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        <title>A message from President Tim Sands</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The new year will bring new beginnings and opportunity, as we advance the Virginia Tech Innovation Network.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The annual Igniting Connections Symposium gives early childhood education professionals a day of free professional development and a the support they need to thrive in their work.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Penven M.A. &#39;24 brings her creative journey full circle, helping the next generation step into the spotlight. ]]></description>
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        <title>Students offer insights at Graduate School mentoring workshop</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Two doctoral students were a featured panel at a recent mentorship workshop at the Graduate School. They shared their experiences and insights about being mentees on their degree journeys. ]]></description>
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        <title>Dean Lu Liu named Industrial Designers Society of America Fellow</title>
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        <title>Class of 2025: Bryanna Batts turns an interdisciplinary education into a global stage</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Batts’ interdisciplinary path in theatre, public relations, and sales highlights how experiential learning fuels personal and professional growth. ]]></description>
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        <title>Virginia Tech becomes a winter wonderland</title>
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        <title>Virginia Tech becomes a winter wonderland</title>
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        <title>Wintry weather affects Virginia Tech campus operations; Blacksburg campus to open at 10 a.m. today</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Events this coming week include many opportunities to relax, take a break, and enjoy a treat before exams. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Experience the power, beauty, and grandeur of this beloved oratorio, featuring the sound of more than 100 singers, at the Center for the Arts on Sunday, Dec. 14, at 4 p.m. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Discover how Virginia Tech brings together the best young musicians from across Virginia for two days of learning, performing, and exploring college life. Watch their journey from rehearsal to an unforgettable concert. ]]></description>
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        <title>Immersive poetry exhibit honors the memory of Nikki Giovanni</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ On Dec. 9, the first anniversary of her passing, Giovanni’s presence and poetry will be on display in a special multimedia exhibit in the Cube at the Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech. It will also be on display at the Torpedo Factory Art Center in Alexandria in early 2026.   ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ During the commencement ceremony in Blacksburg, the Graduate School will present its Alumni Achievement Award to Thomas Debass ’97, M.S. ’01.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Amazon Fellowships are awarded to doctoral students pursuing educational and research experiences in fields focused on artificial intelligence who are recognized for their scholarly achievements and potential for future accomplishments. This year&#39;s fellows are Yusuf Dalva and Haohui Wang.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Cadets Eleanor Saunier and Marren Otani were chosen to receive the flags at the last regular season football game. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Featuring work from 39 students from Craig County High School, “Young Artists: dreamscapes” debuts with an opening reception on Thursday, Dec. 4, from 5-7 p.m. The exhibition runs through Saturday, Dec. 20. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Events coming up this week include the Breakzone Olympics and a variety of activities to help prepare for finals. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ From doggy pawfice hours to exam-week events, Cook Counseling Center&#39;s therapy dogs are a go-to support system for students and staff alike.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ First-year cadets Owen Braza, Maia Timm, and Henry Garcia-Feria and junior Cadet Aisha Nurudin Watley were honored by being chosen to receive the flags at the football games. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Events leading up to Thanksgiving break include many Thanksgiving meals hosted by Dining Services and the final events for International Education Week. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ This year, all Virginia Tech students are invited to celebrate Thanksgiving with a holiday meal hosted by College of Science Dean Kevin Pitts and his wife, Toni. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Adding the hospital&#39;s first emergency and critical care resident on board is milestone step in a plan to take small animal emergency care to the next level. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ New internship program connects Virginia Tech management students with the Town of Blacksburg, offering real-world experience while supporting local business and community development. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The Blacksburg Partnership, in collaboration with the university, the Town of Blacksburg, and Downtown Blacksburg Inc., created a comprehensive 5-Year Retail and Downtown Action Plan designed to strengthen and revitalize the downtown area as the economic and cultural heart of the community.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Events coming up this week include International Education Week, a cappella concerts from Sensations and Juxtaposition, and numerous workshops for academic, professional, and financial success. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The opening of the Transit Center in June 2024 marked the first major redesign of Blacksburg Transit’s service on the Blacksburg campus since its founding in 1983.  ]]></description>
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        <title>Emily Sarver named president of the Society of Mining Professors </title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ With roots reaching back to the 18th century, the Society of Mining Professors has members from more than 40 countries and 150 institutions  committed to making significant contributions to the future of the mining, minerals, and energy disciplines. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ College of Architecture, Arts, and Design students applied their creativity and skills to projects ranging from designing footwear and developing a film to planning community spaces and designing visuals for outdoor brands. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ This time of year, the campus landscape isn’t just maroon and orange. It’s brushed with yellow, red, and brown too. As the days grow colder, the scenery only gets better.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Cadets Charlie Hudson, Sam Selby, and Iain Fergusson received the flags at Saturday’s football game. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ A selection of events coming up this week, including multiple performances and workshops at the Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The School of Performing Arts is bringing mystery and suspense to the stage with its production of Agatha Christie’s “The Mousetrap” from Nov. 11-15 in Squires Studio Theatre. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The new 1.5-mile test bed along Stroubles Creek in Blacksburg expands the CCI xG Testbed in Arlington into one of the nation’s largest, providing researchers and industry partners such as Verizon, AT&amp;T, Samsung, and Lockheed Martin with cutting-edge infrastructure to advance data and privacy security. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ With BMX tricks, basketball stunts, breakdancing, acrobatics, and live beats, this action-packed, all-ages show comes to the Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech on Sunday, Nov. 9. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ First-year Cadets Sonja Dexter, Brandon Burrows, and Claire Abele received the flags at Friday&#39;s football game. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Alumnus Joseph DeSimone, distinguished researcher, inventor, teacher, and mentor, will speak on Monday, Oct. 27.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Cadet Brendan Scott traveled to Atlanta with the Hokies to receive the flags at Saturday’s football game. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Virginia Tech Choir members gained professional experience and made their dreams a reality by performing Mozart’s Requiem with the New England Symphonic Ensemble this summer. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Events leading up to fall break include the World Mental Health Day fair and the Fall Harvest Festival. ]]></description>
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        <title>Designing hope: Architecture alum responds to Maui wildfires</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Architecture alum Jordan Rogove is using his design expertise to create dignified modular housing for Maui wildfire survivors, reflecting his belief in architecture as a force for public good. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The beloved artist brings her sharp observations and distinctive voice to the Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech on Wednesday, Oct. 22, at 7:30 p.m. ]]></description>
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        <title>Hokie families flock to Fall Family Weekend </title>
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        <title>Schiffert Health Center helps new cadets stay in the action </title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Collaboration between the corps, Schiffert Health Center, and the Virginia Tech Rescue Squad keeps cadets closer to training and on track during New Cadet Week. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Dining Services offers its 35th event featuring handcrafted chili, spicy peppers, and prizes. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2025 14:25:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <description><![CDATA[ A list of events coming up this week, including seminars for academic success and hands-on design and crafting workshops in a variety of media. ]]></description>
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        <title>Ballet BC delivers contemporary dance at its finest</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Visceral, powerful, and impossible to forget, Canada’s leading contemporary dance company will debut at the Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech on Tuesday, Oct. 14. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The Grammy Award winner brings an adventurous program of Bach alongside his signature blend of classical, folk, and improvisation to the Center for the Arts on Saturday, Oct. 11. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Cadets Nolan Strong and Sullivan Matzek traveled with the Hokies to receive the flag at Saturday’s football game. ]]></description>
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        <title>Fresh &amp; Feta at Perry Place now offers allergen-friendly food</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The Mediterranean-inspired shop introduces a new menu with adjusted ingredients that don&#39;t compromise on taste. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Activities this week include Homecoming events such as the Homecoming Parade and the Homecoming Student Tailgate. ]]></description>
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        <title>Sci-fi comedy celebrates inquiry as a superpower</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The School of Performing Arts presents &#34;Annie Jump and the Library of Heaven&#34; by Reina Hardy Sept. 30-Oct. 5 in Squires Studio Theatre. ]]></description>
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        <title>New Music + Technology Festival to celebrate boundary-pushing composers</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The biannual festival will showcase performers and composers Sept. 29-Oct. 2 on the Blacksburg campus. ]]></description>
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        <title>Music is reimagined with captivating cellist Abel Selaocoe</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Masterfully improvising, vocalizing, and creating his own percussion, Selaocoe challenges the limits of the cello when he performs at the Center for the Arts on Thursday, Oct. 2. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ In anticipation of a heavy pedestrian presence, the north side of Drillfield Drive (Burruss Hall side) will be closed to normal traffic at 3 p.m.  ]]></description>
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        <title>Cadets honored with flag detail at Wofford game</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ First-year Cadets Teagan Butler, Raegan Weaver, and McKenna Carson received the flags at Saturday’s football game. ]]></description>
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        <title>VMCVM Staff Spotlight: Rachel Elliott</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Meet Rachel Elliott, an Internal Medicine Veterinary Assistant at VMCVM since May 2023. Passionate about patient care and low-cost veterinary access, Rachel finds joy in connecting with nervous animals and supporting students as they grow in their skills. Whether she&#39;s learning something new on the clinic floor or baking cookies to brighten someone&#39;s day, Rachel brings compassion, curiosity, and kindness to every part of her work. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ A list of events coming up this week, including many opportunities to get involved in crafts and art as well as a variety of shows to attend like the Battle of the Bands. ]]></description>
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        <title>Step Afrika! brings the beat</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Events coming up this week, including dance classes, crafty activities, and health and well-being resources. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2025 08:18:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <description><![CDATA[ First-year Cadets Eva Garcia-Moreyra, Hugh MacArthur, and Lauren Bowman received the flags at Saturday’s football game against Old Dominion.  ]]></description>
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        <link>https://news.vt.edu/notices/2025/09/sa-corps-Sept2025BloodDrive.html</link>
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        <title>Crime alert: Sexual assault - content warning</title>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2025 11:37:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Transportation options for traveling home for holidays and breaks </title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/notices/adm-evergreens/transportation-options-to-go-home.html</link>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2025 10:59:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>The Hot Sardines bring vintage jazz to life for the Center for the Arts season opener</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2025/09/cfa-hot-sardines.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ From Parisian chansons to sly Cole Porter lyrics, the band effortlessly channels New York speakeasies, French cabarets, and New Orleans jazz halls. See them live on Friday, Sept. 19, at 7:30 p.m. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ First-year cadets Nyla Williamson, John French, and Akaela Quarles received the flags at Saturday’s football game against Vanderbilt.  ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2025 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Apply to be a delegate at the ACC Student Leadership Symposium</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2025/09/sa-vt-engage-acc-leadership-symposium.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Virginia Tech will host the 2026 symposium on Feb. 6-8, and student delegate applications are due Sept. 12. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ A selection of activities coming up this week, including multiple reading clubs, several crafty events, and the Student Tailgate. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2025 15:54:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>A horse&#39;s story shines light on sun safety</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Fast-growing lumps on the eyelid of 16-year-old American paint horse Rowdy proved to be squamous cell carcinoma, a common type of skin cancer in horses. ]]></description>
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        <title>Virginia Tech to test VT Alerts system for all locations on Sept. 12</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2025/09/oem-vtalerts-fall-25-test.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ The test will occur between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. During the test, there will also be outdoor sirens with annunciators on the Blacksburg campus.  ]]></description>
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        <title>Crime alert: Sexual assault - content warning</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2025/09/crimealert-09-02-2025.html</link>
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        <title>Cadet honored with flag detail at South Carolina game</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2025/09/corps-sa-FlagCadetSouthCarolina2025.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Cadet Aden Cupka traveled to Atlanta with the Hokies to receive the flag at Sunday’s football game against South Carolina.  ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2025 11:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Activities this week include interest meetings, informational events, open houses and tryouts for students to find ways to get involved on and off the Blacksburg campus. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The music, theatre, and cinema events, many of which are free, begin Sept. 15 and will be held in venues across the Blacksburg campus. ]]></description>
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        <title>Photos: The semester starts</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ As the first week of fall classes wraps up, Virginia Tech’s campuses have surged back to life with students finding their rhythm and faculty setting the pace for a new academic year.  ]]></description>
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        <title>Legendary musician Kiki Valera brings the soul of Cuba for free outdoor concert</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Experience the captivating rhythms of Cuban tradition with Kiki Valera y su Son Cubano on Friday, Sept. 5, at 6 p.m. on the Center for the Arts’ Patricia Buckley Moss Lawn. ]]></description>
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        <title>Language and pattern meet in exhibitions exploring the poetics of painting</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ In “Seeing and Reading,” Dana Frankfort and Josephine Halvorson investigate text in painting, while Clare Grill and Margaux Ogden treat pattern as a visual language in “Things I Had No Words For.” The Center for the Arts exhibitions open with a reception on Thursday, Sept. 4, from 4-6 p.m.  ]]></description>
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        <title>Unique medallions, heraldry, and sculptural figures give a sense of place to campus buildings</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ These decorative elements, including 14 gargoyles, are strategically placed above the eye line to draw gaze upward and symbolizes higher learning.  ]]></description>
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        <title>Situational awareness: Scam alert</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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        <title>University Bookstore to host exclusive Lululemon Showcase on Aug. 28 </title>
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        <title>How Sania Jain got her groove back</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The sophomore computer science major found a powerful source of joy, balance, and community in the Center for the Arts’ free student workshops. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Events coming up this week include tailgates and cookouts, outdoors entertainment, and many other Weeks of Welcome activities. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ A team of Virginia Tech engineers is part of an international task force aiming to close the gap between computational fluid dynamics and real-world behavior. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Programs in waste management, food diversion, composting, and Homefield Farm harvests saw new success, including donating 11,000 pounds of food and saving 30,000 containers from landfills. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ An initiative led by Priscilla Baker is putting Career and Professional Development’s toolkit into core engineering courses to help students prepare for their professional careers.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Tickets for individual performances are now on sale for the center’s upcoming season, which features spectacular orchestras and brilliant ensembles, Broadway blockbusters, innovative dance and theatre works, family-friendly favorites, and cherished holiday classics. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The increasing ability of harmful microbes to resist means to control them is a growing concern crossing between fields of expertise. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Bill Tyrrell sees the $1 million gift to the Veterinary Teaching Hospital expansion as a continuation of Ut Prosim and an investment in the future. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ In May, the National Institutes of Health awarded TAXIS a $2.9 million grant to further advance research and development efforts for its dihydrofolate reductase inhibitors as a novel approach to combat multi-drug-resistant gonorrhea with the lab of Virginia Tech bacteriologist Mohamed Seleem as a sub-awardee.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The capstone experience for graduate students in Pamplin&#39;s Master of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in business analytics program culminated in presentations to sponsors and a showcase of student innovation. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Meng&#39;s appointment builds on a career defined by solving problems that matter. As holder of more than 20 U.S. patents and an elected fellow of the National Academy of Inventors since 2014, he&#39;s proven that basic scientific research can translate into tangible products that change lives, grow the economy, and benefit society. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Virginia Tech Dining Services and Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity collaborate for the 26th year to meet essential needs for students and campus neighbors. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Sponsored by the Blacksburg Regional Art Association, the New River Art Juried Biennial opens with a public reception Thursday, June 5, in the Moss Arts Center’s Grand Lobby. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Gardening offers the opportunity to enjoy the sunshine and make your yard prettier. Here are some ways to create a safe garden you and your pets can enjoy. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ McClatchy, who will earn her degree in architecture, distinguished herself through a dynamic academic journey that integrated rigorous coursework with leadership development, overseas study, and internships. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ A passion for architecture and history led Elon Danziger from Virginia Tech to Florence, where his research is rewriting the story of the city’s famed Baptistery. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Metallica fans rocking out at the M72 World Tour are seeing the creative work of Virginia Tech alumnus Dylan Bomgardner, who supported the tour’s cutting-edge lighting design. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Drawing on a career spent championing creativity and innovation in the corporate world, alumna Lia Hager is returning to campus to inspire May graduates with a message about the courage to pursue bold ideas. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ CJ Jessie arrived at Virginia Tech as a student with a love for film, but was soon captivated by the stage. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Through April 6, members of the Virginia Tech community big and small can read Laura Numeroff&#39;s classic children&#39;s books while walking along the Duck Pond. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Pioneering a revival of Baroque repertoire, early music ensemble Les Arts Florissants takes the stage with one of today’s most sought-after young early music stars to perform Vivaldi’s masterpiece at the Moss Arts Center on Wednesday, April 2, at 7:30 p.m. ]]></description>
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