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        <description><![CDATA[ Lamb, pork, eggs, Easter bread - Candace Buckner shares the history of traditional Easter foods and how they joined holiday tables. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The mission of a fall societal health class inspired a Christiansburg resident to not only contribute financially, but to lend a hand on a student work trip to West Virginia. ]]></description>
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        <title>Why ghost stories captivate us</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ In a new course, ghost stories aren’t just viewed as a source of fear, but as a tool for understanding how the past shapes the present. Taught by Shaily Patel, assistant professor in the Department of Religion and Culture, the class examines what it means to be haunted. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ After just two days of consideration, the papal conclave named Robert Prevost of Chicago as the 267th pope. He will called Pope Leo XIV.  Virginia Tech expert Matthew Gabriele discusses this historic choice and its implications. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Though the selection of a new pope is a historical process, today it also brings questions about how a new Catholic leader will approach decisions in light of world views and events ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ During the April 25 event, the college will recognize alumni from each school and department with Distinguished Alumni or Rising Star awards. Three alumni will be inducted into the college’s Hall of Honor.  ]]></description>
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        <title>Experts available: Tariff confusion, political violence, Easter symbols, true crime popularity, World Quantum Day, and more</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Virginia Tech experts are available to discuss the economic impact of President Trump&#39;s tariff changes, the rise in political violence, the history of Easter symbols, why true crime is so popular, what World Quantum Day is, and more. ]]></description>
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        <title>How did a bunny and colored eggs become Easter symbols? An expert has some answers</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The story involves a mix of pagan rituals, Christian traditions, and 19th century European folklore.  ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2025 09:22:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Katrina Powell honored as Alumni Distinguished Professor</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Since joining Virginia Tech in 2006, Powell has strived to bring awareness to issues of social justice and displacement through her teaching and research.  ]]></description>
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        <title>Experts available: St. Patrick&#39;s Day, 5 years of COVID-19, measles outbreak, astronauts return, and more</title>
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        <title>Experts explain U.S. fascination with St. Patrick’s Day, dyeing rivers</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The U.S. celebration of all things Irish is a far stretch from the holiday’s 17th century origins. Virginia Tech experts Brian Britt and Admin Husic explain Americans&#39; enthusiasm for St. Patrick&#39;s Day and the science behind dyeing rivers green. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Peter Schmitthenner honored with emeritus status </title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Schmitthenner made significant contributions to academic scholarship on the history of South India. ]]></description>
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        <title>Benjamin Bagby to bring ‘Beowulf’ to life in gripping solo spoken performance</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Experience the epic tale as it was heard over 1,000 years ago. Bagby will deliver two performances on Thursday and Friday, Feb. 6 and 7, at 7:30 p.m. at the Blacksburg Presbyterian Church. ]]></description>
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        <title>Everyday Ut Prosim: How Hokies serve after Hurricane Helene</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ In the wake of the storm, Hokies rushed to help those in need by organizing donation drives, transporting supplies, checking in on affected communities, even creating care packages to thank first responders.  ]]></description>
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        <title>Expert offers insights on Hurricane Helene&#39;s lingering impacts on Appalachia</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Emily Satterwhite, professor and the director of the Appalachian Studies program in the Department of Religion and Culture, is familiar with the phases of flood recovery efforts. She shares insights on Hurricane Helene&#39;s lasting impacts in Appalachia as well as the best ways to help during the current stage of recovery. ]]></description>
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        <title>Emily Satterwhite named Edward S. Diggs Professor of Humanities</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Satterwhite is co-director of the Monuments Across Appalachian Virginia project, funded by a $3 million grant from the Mellon Foundation. ]]></description>
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