April 2019
Monthly
Alumna wins national educator award Caroline Eschenbach was the lone teacher in Virginia to be named a Milken Educator for the 2018-2019 school year. The 2010 graduate is a literacy teacher at Virginia Heights Elementary School in Roanoke where she’s become well-known for her hands-on, relationship-building approach to education. “Rhymes, rhythms, dances, and whatever it may take to make more of an impact,” are all classroom standards according to Eschenbach. “You build rapport first and have academics second.” |
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Hokie Highlights |
Thousands take part in the 2019 Run in Remembrance An estimated 14,500 took part in the annual 3.2-mile event that honors and remembers the 32 individuals who lost their lives on April 16, 2007. |
Forty years later, Virginia Tech recognizes once-ridiculed LGBTQ+ event The university commemorated the 40th anniversary of Denim Day on April 5. The anniversary was held in conjunction with Pride Week, April 1-8. “For me, it confirmed that our 1979 Denim Day was a catalyst for change at Virginia Tech where the campus went from non-acceptance to acceptance of the LGBTQ+ community. I am grateful to all who took part in making the 40th anniversary an empowering experience,” said Sue Manero ’82. |
Admissions director beginning to see fruits of labor to lower barriers “With a bold outreach plan and re-imagined admissions process, Virginia Tech has reinforced its commitment to students in the state of Virginia while setting a national example to improve access to higher ed,” said Jeremiah Quinlan, chairman of the board of directors of the Coalition for Access, Affordability, and Success. • More about this work, which resulted the most diverse applicant pool ever >> |
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Around the Drillfield |
University leaders talk Innovation Campus Plans were shared and questions fielded during the first Blacksburg Town Hall dedicated to Virginia Tech’s new campus and the state’s $1 billion higher education package. |
Hokie-built satellite takes off to space In a giant leap for Virginia Tech, the satellite built by an interdisciplinary team of 50 undergraduate students was launched into space on April 17. |
Record number of Hokies step up on Giving Day More than 6,600 people combined to give more than $2.8 million during Virginia Tech’s second annual event. |
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Hokies In The Headlines |
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Eric Collins embraces technology to keep blacksmithing alive |
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Rena Johnson and high-tech milking parlor draw international interest |
Alumni Happenings |
Alumni chapters across the country participate in the Big Event The Big Event, a student-run day of community service, was April 6. Alumni chapters across the country also participate. It's a way for Hokies to live our motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve). |
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Registration for the 50th Reunion is open The Class of 1969 will celebrate its 50th Reunion Oct. 17-19.• • Each year a new group of alumni celebrates 50 years since their commencement and returns to campus for induction into Virginia Tech's Old Guard Society of Golden Alumni.• |
Upcoming Events50th Anniversary Celebration of Graduate Education in the National Capital Region (April 23) Old Guard (May 22-24) Beer Festival (June 22) Hokies in London (June 29) Black Alumni Summit (Aug. 9-11) |
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