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Alumna practices medicine and Ut Prosim Colleen Kraft ’81 made headlines last year as president of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) for bringing public attention to the toxic stress experienced by migrant children separated from their families in U.S.-Mexico border detention facilities. She has also recently emerged as a powerful voice against the sale and marketing of e-cigarettes to youths. “The greatest reward is seeing progress made in the general public recognizing the inherent value of children,” Kraft said. “Virginia Tech was my foundation for science, problem-solving, innovation, and service. My career has been remarkable because I have had the privilege to work in a profession that uses science to promote innovation through service and solutions.” |
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Hokie Highlights |
Alumna dominates on pageant stage with science In June, Camille Schrier took her science skills to a large stage. Wearing a lab coat, goggles, and high heels, she performed an exploding chemistry demonstration as her talent in the Miss Virginia competition in Lynchburg—and she won. |
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Professor and family take campus life to the next level Pablo Tarazaga, his wife, Vanessa, and their four children live in the Honors Residential Commons located in East Ambler Johnston. As faculty principal of the HRC, Tarazaga is responsible for coordinating educational programs, fostering academic engagement, and enriching the residential college's unique culture.• |
University Libraries exhibit celebrates 50th anniversary of Apollo 11 Special Collections has one of the most extensive collections of documents, memorabilia, and personal papers from this and other historic NASA missions, thanks to Virginia Tech aeronautical engineering graduate Christopher Kraft ’44. In the 1980s, Kraft, former director of NASA’s Johnson Space Center and head of flight operations during Apollo 11, donated his papers to the University Libraries at Virginia Tech and encouraged his NASA colleagues to do the same. |
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Around the Drillfield |
Setting the safety standard for flag football The Virginia Tech Helmet Lab recently turned its attention to the fastest-growing sport in the United States and their work is having an impact. (Pun intended.) |
U.S. Cyber Range launched to boost nation’s cybersecurity education The U.S. Cyber Range will provide a cost-effective service for schools and businesses that are looking to provide cybersecurity education and training. |
VetTRAC introduces underrepresented students to veterinary student life The InclusiveVT summer program at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine offers a week of experiential learning and career exploration. |
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Hokies In The Headlines |
Alumni Happenings |
Don’t miss the Black Alumni Summit in Arlington Join us Aug. 9-10 for networking, workshops, and fun. This year’s summit will focus on building community among students and alumni. |
New Alumni Welcome Parties set for Aug. 22 Help your local chapter welcome the Class of 2019 to the Hokie alumni family! |
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Starting jumping: Football watch parties This is our year! If you can't be in Lane Stadium, the next best thing is to watch the Hokies with Hokies. |
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Photos from our Hokes in London event Hokies gathered at The Royal Automobile Club on June 29. |
Upcoming EventsBlack Young Alumni and Student Workshop (Aug. 8) Hokies in 757 (Sept. 4) Class of 1969 50th Reunion (Oct. 17-19) Homecoming (Oct. 14-19) |
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