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        <description><![CDATA[ The annual report highlights the continued efforts of the Office for Civil Rights Compliance and Prevention Education to respond to reports of sexual harassment, sexual assault, stalking, and intimate partner violence. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The report illustrates the office&#39;s significant work and documented trends at the university from the 2024-25 academic year.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Working with 4Help IT support helps student agents gain essential skills that will serve them well in any career they pursue.   ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Valentine will serve as the institutional compliance officer to ensure the university complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Employees who need additional storage can now request this through their organizational unit administrator, using the MyCAT Tool.  ]]></description>
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        <title>James Perkins named interim executive director of Auxiliary and Business Services </title>
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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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        <title>Menopause education series returns March 5</title>
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        <title>Transportation impacts: Fleet Services Building renovations</title>
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        <title>Register now for February Hokie Wellness programs</title>
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        <title>Crime alert: Sexual assault - content warning</title>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2026 14:04:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <title>VT Alerts system to be tested for all locations on Feb. 5</title>
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        <title>Change to Microsoft email auto-archiving policy </title>
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        <title>New student employees: complete your required IT security training    </title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ All student wage and graduate assistants should complete the brief online training module within 90 days of beginning employment at Virginia Tech. ]]></description>
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        <title>Learn more about research computing workshops for new and experienced users</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/notices/it/2026/01/arc-spring-research-computing-workshops.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Offered by Advanced Research Computing, these weekly Zoom workshops, plus a Spring Break Boot Camp, offer research computing guidance for Virginia Tech users at all experience levels. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ University policy updates, revised September to December 2025 ]]></description>
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        <title>Phishing Education Program will soon reach all university employees </title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The Phishing Education Program delivers simulated phishing scenarios directly to employee inboxes, helping them identify suspicious emails and practice safe responses in a controlled environment. ]]></description>
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        <title>Register now for spring 2026 Microsoft 365 training sessions</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Learn to use Microsoft 365 tools and applications more effectively through these free online workshops. ]]></description>
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        <title>Submit requests for summer 2026 renovation projects</title>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 15:20:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <title>How to request and purchase university signage</title>
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        <title>Have Coffee with the Generations</title>
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        <title>Work toward your goals with a TimelyCare health coach</title>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 13:10:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <title>Coffee with Coaches spring sessions</title>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 08:44:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <title>January 2026 Employee Benefits Spotlight</title>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 12:45:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <title>Hokie Wellness spring program schedule for employees</title>
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        <title>Making training opportunities available to all</title>
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        <title>Register now for January Hokie Wellness programs</title>
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        <title>Ring in the new year with PerkSpot savings </title>
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        <title>Phase-out of text (SMS) and phone call authentication options during login continues </title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/notices/2025/12/it-text-phone-authentication-phasing-out.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Users who currently rely on text messages or voice calls to authenticate are encouraged to begin using more-secure methods, such as the mobile app or hardware or software tokens, as soon as possible.  ]]></description>
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        <title>Blacksburg Transit to decrease service in January</title>
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        <title>Virginia Tech Electric Service team creates switch to light up the holidays</title>
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        <title>Clean up files, documents to promote digital accessibility next semester </title>
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        <title>Virginia Cyber Range advisory chair testifies before Congress on cybersecurity education</title>
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        <title>Mail Services winter break hours for departmental and student mail  </title>
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        <title>December 2025 Employee Benefits Spotlight</title>
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        <title>Register now for December Hokie Wellness programs</title>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2025 11:23:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <title>Keep C.A.L.M. for Title II digital accessibility </title>
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        <title>Spring wellness challenge kicks off Jan. 26</title>
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        <title>Use Care.com during busy holiday times</title>
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        <title>Warm up with savings from PerkSpot</title>
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        <title>Crime alert: Sexual assault - content warning</title>
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        <title>Renovation of Preston’s Restaurant at The Inn at Virginia Tech begins Dec. 22 </title>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 14:44:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <title>Sustainability initiatives yield educational and economic returns</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The university continues to promote environmental responsibility, earning national recognition and implementing wide-reaching sustainability efforts across academics, student life, infrastructure, and operations. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Part of the Division of Information Technology, members of the IT Security Office keep the university&#39;s networks and systems secure. ]]></description>
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        <title>Building community in the great outdoors</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2025/11/interest-groups-hikers-taggart.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Dan Taggart fosters community through nature trails with his interest group Weekend Hikers in collaboration with Hokie Wellness.  ]]></description>
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        <title>Advanced Research Computing expands large language model access</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ In October, the team released a new suite of large language model (LLM) services that provide students, faculty, and staff access to secure, powerful artificial intelligence tools at no additional cost. ]]></description>
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        <title>University advances a new vision for managing its physical space</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The university is advancing a new vision for how it manages one of its most valuable resources: the physical spaces where students learn, faculty innovate, and communities connect. To lead this effort, the university has appointed Keith Hayes as university space official, effective Nov. 10. ]]></description>
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        <title>Crime alert: Sexual assault - content warning</title>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 17:46:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <title>Support your team with team development resources</title>
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        <title>Give back on GivingTuesday, this Dec. 2 </title>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 08:06:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <title>HokieSPA to be replaced; informational website launched  </title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/notices/2025/11/it-hokiespa-replacement.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ The new system, My Virginia Tech (my.vt.edu), will modernize the student online experience, from student profiles to financial services, course registration, and more.   ]]></description>
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        <title>Executive Briefing Center in Arlington to be realigned under the greater Washington, D.C., area operations </title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/notices/2025/11/ebc-realignment-dc-area-operations.html</link>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 14:22:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <title>Transit Center fuels record ridership, improved service</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2025/10/transit-center-fuels-record-ridership.html</link>
        <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>Employees honored for their military service</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The approximately 338 employees who self-identify as military veterans will receive an invite to this year’s Veterans Day events along with a keychain and challenge coin as tokens of appreciation.  ]]></description>
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        <title>Jim Hillman named chief of staff for Division of Finance</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Hillman has served in financial and administrative roles spanning university operations since 2009. His appointment takes effect Nov. 10. ]]></description>
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        <title>A message to employees regarding a change to the Cardinal login process</title>
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        <title>Accessing support during the holidays with TimelyCare</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/notices/2025/11/hokie-wellness-timelycare-holiday.html</link>
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        <title>What to know about speech on campus</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The Virginia Tech community is responsible for respecting conditions that preserve the freedom to learn. ]]></description>
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        <title>November Employee Benefits Spotlight</title>
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        <title>Basketball parking reminders</title>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2025 14:56:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Get &#39;Hooked In&#39; to building a portfolio that opens doors</title>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2025 12:28:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Register now for November Hokie Wellness programs </title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/notices/2025/11/hokie-wellness-nov-2025-programs.html</link>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2025 11:42:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Fall retirement planning sessions</title>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2025 11:22:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Recognition leave granted for Nov. 26 and Dec. 24</title>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2025 11:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Reporting discrimination and harassment </title>
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        <title>Undergraduate Science Laboratory parking lot closing permanently for construction of the New Business Building</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ As an added security measure, the Division of IT is implementing a new process for third-party app integrations and add-ins in Virginia Tech&#39;s Microsoft 365 environment. ]]></description>
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        <title>Learn leadership skills while having Coffee with Coaches</title>
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        <title>Organizational changes position finance division for enhanced services and support</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2025/10/vpf-org-changes-2025.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ The changes will advance the division&#39;s mission to support customer needs and Virginia Tech strategic initiatives with agility, responsiveness, and efficiency.  ]]></description>
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        <title>Oct. 22 webinar features cybersecurity expert John Kindervag</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Kindervag&#39;s talk will focus on the history and current applications of the Zero Trust Model. Other Cybersecurity Awareness Month activities include a capture the flag competition with the Virginia Cyber Range. ]]></description>
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        <title>Virginia Tech kicks off employee giving season</title>
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        <title>A letter on campus safety and preparedness to the Virginia Tech community </title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Through comprehensive safety protocols, ongoing training, and the diligent efforts of our dedicated personnel, we strive to create a space where every member of our campus community can thrive.  ]]></description>
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        <title>University Policy Updates: June to August 2025</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ University policies revised from June to August 2025 are included in this update. ]]></description>
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        <title>Spotlight on sexual violence prevention development opportunities </title>
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        <title>How to lease space for university departments</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/notices/vpf-how-to-lease.html</link>
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    	<category>Division of Finance</category><category>Campus Experience</category><category>University Operations</category>
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        <title>Care.com services can make life easier</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/notices/2025/10/hokie-wellness-care-oct-2025.html</link>
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        <title>2025-26 annual notice on rights and responsibilities of the Virginia Tech community</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2025/09/2025-26-annual-notice-on-rights-and-responsibilities-of-the-virg.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ A message from Amy Sebring, executive vice president and chief operating officer, and Frances Keene, vice president for student affairs.    ]]></description>
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        <title>September Employee Benefits Spotlight</title>
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        <title>Crime alert: Sexual assault - content warning</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2025/09/crime-alert-09-10-2025.html</link>
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        <title>Five students receive scholarships funded by employee gifts</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2025/09/hr-employee-dependent-scholarship.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Employee donations help support scholarships for five students for the 2025-26 academic year. ]]></description>
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        <title>Put your best foot forward with training and development resources</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/notices/2025/09/talent-development-sept-oct-newsletter.html</link>
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        <title>New Student Teams Benefit provides students up to 5 Microsoft Teams sites </title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/notices/2025/09/it-student-teams-benefit.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Each student has the ability to create and manage up to five Teams, each with a storage capacity of 1 gigabyte, using the MyCAT Tool.  ]]></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>
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        <title>Join the Student Title IX Advisory Board </title>
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        <title>Protect yourself and others by getting a flu shot</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/notices/2025/08/hokie-wellness-2025-flu-shot.html</link>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2025 12:52:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Fall Social Security 101 session Sept. 18</title>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2025 11:46:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Attend the inaugural Children’s Well-being Resource Fair</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/notices/2025/09/childrens-well-being-resource-fair.html</link>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2025 14:38:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Register now for September Hokie Wellness programs</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/notices/2025/09/hokie-wellness-september-programs.html</link>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2025 13:06:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>University Bookstore to host exclusive Lululemon Showcase on Aug. 28 </title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/notices/adm-evergreens/bookstore-lululemon-launch.html</link>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2025 10:21:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Hokie Wellness fall program schedule for employees </title>
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        <title>Learn more about Virginia Tech&#39;s comprehensive onboarding process </title>
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        <title>How to report a physical barrier on campus</title>
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        <title>Submitting a maintenance request made simple</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Designed to take 15 to 20 minutes to complete, the new course provides an overview of cybersecurity essentials for students working at Virginia Tech. ]]></description>
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        <title>Academic Building One parking permits available Aug. 15 for 2025-26 academic year</title>
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        <title>Get discounts this National Wellness Month with PerkSpot </title>
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        <title>Jackie McClanahan named human resources division director for Division of Facilities</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ McClanahan joined Virginia Tech in 2017 and has served in various leadership roles in the Pamplin College of Business, the Division of Human Resources, and the Division of Facilities. ]]></description>
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        <title>Plan for the school year with Care.com</title>
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        <title>Register for the 2025 Hokie Wellness Elder Care Symposium</title>
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        <title>Register now for August Hokie Wellness programs</title>
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        <title>2025-26 parking permits: On-sale dates and helpful reminders</title>
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        <title>ADA Title II compliance target date announced, resources available  </title>
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        <title>Get ‘Hooked In’ to career development resources</title>
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        <title>Comprehensive onboarding process empowers new faculty and staff</title>
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        <title>Make the most of summer with training and development opportunities </title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Beck will lead the initiative to enhance cybersecurity education for students in Virginia&#39;s public high schools, colleges, and universities. ]]></description>
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        <title>Get the coolest PerkSpot savings this July</title>
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        <title>Fleet Services launching new vehicle reservation and fuel management systems </title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ University policies revised from March to May 2025 are included in this update. ]]></description>
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        <title>Tracy Peery named human resources division director for Advancement </title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Following a nationwide search, Peery joins Virginia Tech from Emory &amp; Henry University, where she most recently served as assistant vice president for risk management and human resources ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The next associate vice president for finance and university controller will replace Melinda West, who will retire later this year after more than 29 years of leadership and service to Virginia Tech. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2025 09:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Amy Orders named next associate vice president for public safety</title>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2025 10:46:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>New BT bus stop has opened on West Campus Drive</title>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2025 09:48:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>2025-26 benefits open enrollment ends Friday, May 30 </title>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2025 09:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Perry Street parking permit lottery opens June 2</title>
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        <title>Thousands of employees attend annual Employee Appreciation and Hokie Wellness Fair</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Approximately 3,000 employees enjoyed this year&#39;s events at Lane Stadium. ]]></description>
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        <title>Dwane M. Sterling named as associate vice president for Enterprise Solutions and Enabling Technologies</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Sterling, an accomplished leader in digital transformation and IT strategy, begins this newly created role on June 16. ]]></description>
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        <title> Summer Movement Challenge July Meet-up</title>
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        <title>Register now for June Hokie Wellness programs</title>
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        <title>Best practices for managing your Virginia Tech storage</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The Division of IT offers tips to help employees manage their cloud storage at Virginia Tech. ]]></description>
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        <title>Make way for summer savings with PerkSpot</title>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2025 10:39:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Summer Games professional development challenge kicks off</title>
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        <title>May 23 is Bike to Work Day at Virginia Tech  </title>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2025 09:06:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Kevin Rooney named senior director of Secure Identity Services</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2025/05/kevin-rooney-senior-director-secure-identity-services.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Rooney, a two-time Virginia Tech alumnus, has been with the Division of Information Technology since 2006. ]]></description>
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        <title>New procedures establish guidance for private funds expenditures </title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Effective July 1, new guidance and procedures will govern the expenditure of all funds contributed by private donors to the university. ]]></description>
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        <title>Learn more about the employee health survey findings</title>
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        <title>Employee Appreciation and Hokie Wellness Fair changes and highlights</title>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2025 10:29:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Benefits open enrollment is May 16-30</title>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2025 11:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Check out the Wellness Fair offerings at Employee Appreciation and Hokie Wellness Fair on May 21</title>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2025 09:55:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Updated Virginia Tech Fleet Services rates take effect May 16 </title>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 10:41:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>2025-26 open enrollment information sessions schedule</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ A total 1,730 faculty, staff, and non-student wage employees participated in the National Faculty Staff Health Assessment through the American College Health Association this past fall. ]]></description>
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        <title>Bring your competitive side to Employee Appreciation and Hokie Wellness Fair on May 21</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Located beside the Perry Street Parking Garage, the Transit Center now serves as the main hub for all Blacksburg Transit routes on the Blacksburg campus and provides space for the university&#39;s sustainable transportation efforts. ]]></description>
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        <title>2025 Administrative and Professional Faculty Award winners named</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Four employees received this year’s Administrative and Professional (A/P) Faculty Award for their extraordinary contributions, accomplishments, and consistent performance for Virginia Tech. ]]></description>
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        <title>Advanced Research Computing offers free access to generative AI models</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2025/04/arc-llm-generative-ai-services.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ The new service eliminates barriers to entry for all who are interested in exploring how artificial intelligence  can help move research forward. ]]></description>
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        <title>Get ‘Hooked In’ to career development resources</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/notices/2025/04/hr-hooked-in-may2025.html</link>
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        <title>Register now for May Hokie Wellness programs</title>
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        <title>Required questions for TimelyCare registration</title>
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        <title>Join other Virginia institutions for the Summer 2025 Movement Challenge</title>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 08:51:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Wellar begins his new role with the Division of Information Technology on May 1. ]]></description>
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        <link>https://news.vt.edu/notices/2025/04/crcpe-selfid-veterans.html</link>
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        <title>Virginia Tech recognizes employees for 15,265 years of combined service</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The service recognition program acknowledges employees&#39; service to the university in five-year increments, beginning at 10 years. Of the employees recognized this year, 39 have served Virginia Tech for 40 years or more, representing more than 1,680 years of combined service. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Each member of our community has a vital role to play in making a difference at Virginia Tech. Whether through supporting those impacted, raising awareness, reporting, or engaging in prevention initiatives, we all contribute to the collective effort to address these issues. ]]></description>
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        <title>Include accommodation statement in university event notices</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/notices/2025/04/crcpe-accommodation-statement.html</link>
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        <title>Blacksburg campus offices to open at 11 a.m. on May 16</title>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2025 08:44:01 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Spotlight on Civil Rights Compliance development opportunities</title>
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        <title>Five employees receive President’s Award for Excellence</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ On April 9, President Tim Sands announced five winners for the 2025 President’s Award for Excellence out of 13 nominees. ]]></description>
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        <title>Register for Wicked Con; conference will be held May 8</title>
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        <title>Get the help you need this summer with Care.com</title>
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        <title>Join SVPE for Sexual Assault Awareness Month</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/notices/2025/03/svpe-crcpe-sexual-assault-awareness-month.html</link>
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        <title>Shared governance in action: The staff perspective</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2025/03/shared-governance-in-action--the-staff-perspective.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ At Virginia Tech, the shared governance system among faculty, staff, administrative and professional faculty, undergraduate students, and graduate students allows community members to be heard and represented. ]]></description>
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        <title>Plant Seeds of Wellness April 21-25 </title>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2025 13:34:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>University Policy Updates: November 2024 to February 2025</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ University policies revised from November 2024 to February 2025 are included in this update. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2025 12:57:50 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Virginia Cyber Range unlocks new challenges through capture the flag competitions</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2025/03/cyber-range-expands-capture-the-flag-competitions.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ The competitions offer students a chance to test their cybersecurity skills and knowledge and connect with their peers in a fun, collaborative environment. ]]></description>
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        <title>Make plans to attend the Employee Appreciation and Hokie Wellness Fair on May 21</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/notices/2025/03/hr-eahwf-save-date.html</link>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2025 15:49:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>All employees should complete annual IT security awareness training by July 14</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/notices/2025/03/it-annual-cybersecurity-training.html</link>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2025 12:19:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Virginia Tech’s second annual Accessibility Awareness Week to begin March 31</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2025/03/crcpe-tlos-accessibility2025/tlos-crcpe-accessibility2025.html</link>
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        <title>In-person IT support now available from 4Help</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ 4Help agents will be on site in Torgersen Bridge M-F during spring and fall semesters, while classes are in session.  ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2025 10:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>ADA Title II compliance target date announced, resources available</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/notices/2025/03/crcpe-tlos-titleii-site-launch.html</link>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2025 09:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Call for nominations: Office for Civil Rights Compliance and Prevention Education Impact Award</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/notices/2025/03/crcpe-impact-awards.html</link>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2025 10:12:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Accessibility Awareness Week aims to increase awareness and provide resources</title>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 17 Mar 2025 07:53:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Civil Rights Compliance and Prevention Education 2023-24 annual report available</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2025/03/crcpe-annual-report-available.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ A message from Associate Vice President for Civil Rights and Prevention Education Kelly Oaks. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Fri, 14 Mar 2025 09:02:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Virginia Tech recognized nationally for commuter benefits program </title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2025/03/transpo-awarded-best-workplaces-for-commuters.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Virginia Tech has been recognized as one of the Best Workplaces for Commuters for 2025. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2025 09:20:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Spring forward with TimelyCare </title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/notices/2025/02/hokie-wellness-march-2025-timelycare.html</link>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2025 14:49:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Program on reproduction, challenges, and options available to build a family </title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/notices/2025/02/hokie-wellness-march-2025-reproduction-program.html</link>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2025 14:08:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>The Blood Connection returns March 25 </title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/notices/2025/02/hokie-wellness-march-2025-blood-drive.html</link>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2025 13:42:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>DMV Connect returns to Blacksburg campus </title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/notices/2025/03/hokiew-wellness-march-2025-DMV.html</link>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2025 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>University equal opportunity statement 2025 update</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/notices/2025/03/crcpe-eo-statement-updated.html</link>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2025 08:01:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Office for Equity and Accessibility changes name of office</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/notices/2025/03/crcpe-name-change.html</link>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2025 09:58:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <title>Virginia Tech inducted as member of Military Spouse Employment Partnership</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2025/03/military-spouse-employment-partnership-induction.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Virginia Tech strengthens its support for military families in new partnership to create career opportunities. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2025 22:20:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <title>Virginia Tech Rescue Squad receives first place, MERIT status at national conference</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2025/03/rescue_winsatNCEMSFconference.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Thirteen members of the rescue squad attended the National Collegiate Emergency Medical Services Foundation Conference and won first place in the Advanced Life Support Skills Challenge, where they were given a high acuity trauma and medical scenario to test their knowledge and teamwork.   ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2025 13:41:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <title>Hokie Bike Hub relocating to new Transit Center on March 17</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/notices/adm-evergreens/hokie-bike-hub-relocation.html</link>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2025 09:52:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <title>Kevin Rice named Clery compliance coordinator</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2025/03/publicsafety_clerycompliancecoordinator.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Clery Act is a federal law that requires colleges and universities to share crime statistics through an annual report.  ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <title>Get ‘Hooked In’ to career development resources</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/notices/2025/03/hr-hooked-in-march2025.html</link>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 28 Feb 2025 14:57:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <title>March Employee Benefits Spotlight</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/notices/2025/03/hr-benefits-mar-newsletter.html</link>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 28 Feb 2025 09:09:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <title>Save the date: The Influencing Change and Solving Wicked Problems Conference, May 8</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/notices/2025/03/hr-talent-wicked-con-save-date.html</link>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 27 Feb 2025 15:40:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <title>Jeremy Guida named support services police captain for Northern Virginia campuses </title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2025/02/police_dcareasupportservicescaptain.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ The position is a first for the Virginia Tech Police Department. Guida is based at Academic Building One in Alexandria and serves as a resource for all Virginia Tech locations and Agricultural Research and Extension Centers in the D.C. area.  ]]></description>
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        <title>Michael Hancock named Virginia Tech Police 2024 Officer of the Year </title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2025/02/police_2024officeroftheyear.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Hancock &#34;demonstrates true commitment to creating a positive environment when interacting with our students, faculty, and staff,” said Police Chief Mac Babb. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Information regarding an Executive Order issued by the Governor of Virginia on Feb. 11, 2025 banning use of DeepSeek on state-owned or managed resources. ]]></description>
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        <title>Winter weather: Power outages reported; Delays at some AREC locations</title>
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        <title>Menopause education series returns </title>
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        <title>Be judicious when sharing university data with publicly available AI tools </title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/notices/2025/02/it-ai-best-practices.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ The university community is reminded to follow Virginia Tech’s policies and security guidelines when sharing data with generative AI tools.  ]]></description>
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        <title>Patricia Wooten named HR division director for College of Agriculture and Life Sciences</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Wooten has nearly 20 years of HR experience in leadership and organizational development, talent acquisition, retention strategies, and employee engagement tactics in both the private sector and higher education. ]]></description>
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        <title>Save during February with PerkSpot</title>
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        <title>Virginia Tech to host Metallica concert on May 7; important announcements regarding university operations</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Virginia Tech will host a concert by Metallica on the evening of Wednesday, May 7, at 6 p.m. The Blacksburg campus will close to normal university business at 12 p.m.  ]]></description>
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        <title>Virginia Tech to test VT Alerts system for all locations on Feb. 6</title>
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        <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>February Employee Benefits Spotlight</title>
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        <title>Join Hokie Wellness for a Valentine’s Day cooking class </title>
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        <title>Register now for February Hokie Wellness programs    </title>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 27 Jan 2025 13:52:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <title>Angela Catena named new Title IX coordinator</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Caten has more than 13 years of experience in higher education, previously serving as Title IX coordinator at the University of New Mexico, where she specialized in sexual harassment prevention, Violence Against Women Act compliance, and nondiscrimination.  ]]></description>
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        <title>Michael Mulhare, interim associate vice president for public safety, to retire</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2025/01/michael-mulhare--interim-associate-vice-president-for-public-saf.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Mulhare, who built one of the leading emergency management programs in higher education and the first to be nationally accredited, will retire this summer.  ]]></description>
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        <title>Travis Jessee named as assistant vice president for design and construction</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Jessee will provide vision, leadership, and strategic direction for the design, management, delivery, and closeout of all university capital and non-capital projects.   ]]></description>
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        <title>Burruss Hall to be illuminated orange and maroon in recognition of spring semester</title>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 10 Jan 2025 12:10:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <title>New supercomputer will help applied AI research soar</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2025/01/new-gpu-supercomputer-will-help-applied-ai-research-soar.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Falcon, Virginia Tech’s newest graphical processing unit cluster through Advanced Research Computing, came online in December to help faculty and students handle significant artificial intelligence inference tasks. ]]></description>
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        <title>January Employee Benefits Spotlight</title>
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        <title>Melinda West, associate vice president for finance and university controller, to retire</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ With her retirement, West will cap a Virginia Tech career spanning more than 29 years of exemplary university service. ]]></description>
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        <title>William Dougherty retires after 40 years in IT at Virginia Tech</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Dougherty led efforts to advance the university&#39;s communications infrastructure in a constantly evolving technological landscape. ]]></description>
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        <title>Preparing the Blacksburg campus for winter operations</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The Division of Facilities and Division of Public Safety work long before winter approaches the Blacksburg campus to set procedures and prepare in order to maintain campus operations. ]]></description>
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        <title>Parking notice: Basketball lot closures on Dec. 20</title>
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        <title>Mail Services winter break hours: departmental and student mail </title>
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        <title>Get ‘Hooked In’ to career development resources</title>
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        <title>Virginia Tech joins Military Spouse Employment Partnership </title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Virginia Tech has also adopted the 4+1 Commitment, a pledge to hire military spouses and adopt best practices for employing them. As part of the commitment, Virginia Tech offers military spouses flexible work hours and remote or telework.  ]]></description>
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        <title>Virginia Tech Rescue Squad members continue to serve during university breaks </title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The squad&#39;s student and community volunteers and life members are committed to continuing service to the community, even when the university is closed.   ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Virginia Tech&#39;s governance system allows community members to be heard and represented. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Tue, 03 Dec 2024 06:07:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <title>Behind the scenes: The Public Safety Division’s role on game day </title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2024/11/publicsafety_roleongameday.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ All of the departments within Virginia Tech’s Public Safety Division play an integral part in safety and security measures during home football games.   ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Mon, 02 Dec 2024 09:20:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <title>University Policy Updates: August 2024 to October 2024</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The following university policies were updated between August 2024 to October 2024. Both substantive and technical updates are included below. Note: The most recent updates to a posted policy can be found at the end of that policy under “Approvals and Revisions.” Please read to learn more.  ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Thu, 21 Nov 2024 08:45:06 -0500</pubDate>
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        <title>University transitioning wage employees to Banner Time Entry system </title>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 20 Nov 2024 09:13:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <title>Updates on universitywide efforts to optimize space use across Virginia Tech</title>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 19 Nov 2024 15:05:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <title>Virginia Tech’s sustainability initiatives continue to grow</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2024/11/facilities-sustainability-initiatives.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Recent sustainability accomplishments reflect Virginia Tech’s holistic commitment to creating a more sustainable future through strategic initiatives, innovative research, and collaborative efforts across the university. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Tue, 19 Nov 2024 12:06:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <title>Hokie veteran spotlight: Jeremiah Gwozdziewycz</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2024/11/oea-veteranspotlight-gwozdziewycz.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Gwozdziewycz is a U.S. Army veteran and division operations coordinator for the Intelligent Systems Division of the Virginia Tech National Security Institute since 2023. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Tue, 19 Nov 2024 09:44:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <title>Transportation options for traveling home for holidays and breaks</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/notices/2024/11/ops-gettinghome-breaks.html</link>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 18 Nov 2024 11:18:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <title>Include accommodation statement in university event notices</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/notices/2024/01/oea-accstatement-spr24.html</link>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 14 Nov 2024 08:48:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <title>Virginia Tech employees recognized for their military service</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2024/11/hr-employee-veterans-recognized.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Approximately 342 veteran employees were recognized this year for serving their country. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Wed, 06 Nov 2024 10:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <title>Virginia Tech Rescue Squad takes response to new heights </title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2024/11/rescue_technicalrescueteam.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Virginia Tech Rescue Squad started a technical rescue team that specializes in high and low angle rope rescues. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Fri, 01 Nov 2024 08:51:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>David Raymond appointed associate vice president for security and identity</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2024/10/it-david-raymond-avp-security-identity.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ A leadership change within the Division of Information Technology brings the IT Security Office, Secure Identity Services, and the Cyber Range together under a new umbrella. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Wed, 30 Oct 2024 10:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Alberto Cano appointed associate vice president for research computing</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2024/10/it-alberto-cano-avp-research-computing.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Cano will begin his new position on Nov. 5. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Mon, 28 Oct 2024 00:01:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Updated guidelines for use of personal transportation devices on campus</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/notices/updated-guidelines-for-use-of-personal-transportation-devices-on.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ University policy outlines safe practices when using personal transportation devices on campus. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Fri, 25 Oct 2024 09:43:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    	<category>Faculty and Staff</category><category>Student Affairs</category><category>Parking and Transportation</category><category>University Operations</category><category>Blacksburg, Va.</category><category>Campus Experience</category><category>Sustainability</category>
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        <title>Anthony Watson named assistant vice president for facilities operations</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2024/10/facilities-anthony-watson-avp.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ With 35 years of experience in the Division of Facilities, as assistant vice president for facilities operations, Watson will be responsible for coordinating university efforts to ensure buildings and grounds consistently demonstrate the sense of place and quality intrinsic to Virginia Tech.  ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Fri, 25 Oct 2024 07:53:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    	<category>Office of the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer</category><category>Top News</category><category>Division of Facilities</category><category>Campus Experience</category><category>University Operations</category><category>Human Resources</category>
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        <title>Environmental Health and Safety awarded grant that focuses on hazards in agriculture and farm settings </title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2024/10/ehs_susanharwoodgrant.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Environmental Health and Safety was recently awarded its eighth Susan Harwood Grant.  ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Tue, 22 Oct 2024 16:54:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Situational awareness: Scam alert</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2024/10/police_situationalawarenss_scams.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[  ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Fri, 18 Oct 2024 18:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Boil water notice lifted for Virginia Tech, Town of Blacksburg</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2024/09/cm-campus-093024.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Pending test results, the boil water notice could expire Friday for the Town of Blacksburg and Virginia Tech. Check the status page for updates. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Fri, 11 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Get ready for Cybersecurity Career Week events</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2024/10/it-cyber-range-cybersecurity-career-week.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Join the Virginia Cyber Range for a week of exciting, career-focused events with something for all experience levels. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Thu, 10 Oct 2024 10:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Base pay increase to be provided for some staff employees</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2024/10/hr-staff-pay-increase102024.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ With the support of university leaders and Staff Senate, Virginia Tech will apply a base pay increase to annual salaries of certain staff employees.  ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Tue, 08 Oct 2024 11:07:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Corporate Compliance and Ethics Week is November 3-9</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/notices/corporate-compliance-and-ethics-week-is-november-3-9--2024.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Corporate Compliance and Ethics Week is November 3-9, 2024. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Mon, 07 Oct 2024 11:53:42 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Jamal Jackson named community services officer for Virginia Tech Police Department</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2024/10/publicsafety_jacksonselectedCSO.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ As community services officer, Jackson is responsible for monitoring the emergency phones, panic alarms around campus, implementation of crime prevention through construction and environmental design, creating a community relations survey, and handling the crime prevention campus report. ]]></description>
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        <title>Important update from Mail Services on package tracking and delivery for campus residents</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/notices/adm-evergreens/mail-services-package-tracking.html</link>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 04 Oct 2024 13:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Environmental Health and Safety reaches 50-year milestone </title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2024/09/publicsafety_ehs50years.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Environmental Health and Safety was established as a department on campus in 1974 and today plays a crucial role in teaching, learning, and research activities by ensuring regulatory compliance and promoting a safe and healthy environment across all university locations.  ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Fri, 27 Sep 2024 08:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>A letter on campus safety and preparedness to the Virginia Tech community </title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2024/09/publicsafety_campussafetyandpreparedness.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[  ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2024 16:38:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>2024-25 annual notice on rights and responsibilities of the Virginia Tech community</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2024/09/2024-25-annual-notice-on-rights-and-responsibilities-of-the-virg.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ A message from Amy Sebring, executive vice president and chief operating officer, and Frances Keene, vice president for Student Affairs. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Fri, 20 Sep 2024 11:24:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <description><![CDATA[ This year, the Virginia Tech earned its highest score ever through universitywide collaboration focused on key sustainability initiatives.  ]]></description>
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