Campus Notices -- Full Listing
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Virginia Tech News Daily E-mail affected by spam filter
Since the Virginia Tech News Daily E-mail resumed Monday, there have been several reports that it has been appearing in junk mail or spam folders...
Institute for Critical Technology and Applied Science invites research proposals
From: Institute for Critical Technology and Applied Science
Awards for Exemplary Academic Advising call for nominations
From: Kimberly Brown, director, University Academic Advising Center
Blacksburg Transit Prices Fork Route to be discontinued
From: Transportation and Campus Services
Lane closures on Prices Fork Road
From: Transportation and Campus Services
West Campus Drive lane closures planned for Dec. 22-Jan. 15
From: Transportation and Campus Services
Is your energy expertise information current?
From: Office of the Vice President for Research
Service project seeks participants
From: VT-Engage
Updated Daily: Winter break operational closures and amended hours
Various campus offices and entities will be either closed or operating on adjusted schedules during winter break.
National Science Foundation issues IGERT RFP
From: Office of the Vice President for Research
2009 Womens Month Celebration call for nominations
From: Women's Center at Virginia Tech
Memo Regarding the Digital Millennium Copyright Act and Infringement of Copyright
You may have heard that there has been a large number of Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) violation reports sent to U.S.
universities and...
Staff association cookbook sale to benefit student scholarships
From: College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences Staff Association
CommonHealth quarterly program Germ Warfare begins
From: Theresa Conti, Human Resources
Jewish Awareness Month call for proposals
From: Multicultural Programs and Services
Institute for Society, Culture and Environment offers summer scholars program
From: Office of the Vice President for Research
Institute for Society, Culture and Environment offers summer scholars program
The Institute for Society, Culture, and Environment (ISCE) is accepting applications for its summer research and scholarship stimulus grant program...
Export control training sessions offered
From: Office of the Vice President for Research
Changes being made to staff orientation
From: Human Resources
Presidents Award for Excellence, Governors Award call for nominations
From: Human Resouces
Presidents Award for Excellence nominations being accepted
From: Department of Human Resources
Alumni Awards for Outreach Excellence call for nominations
From: Terry Clements, vice chair, Commission on Outreach and International Affairs
Graduate student representative applications being accepted through Jan. 30
From: Division of Student Affairs
Undergraduate student representative applications being accepted through Jan. 30
From: Division of Student Affairs
Three alumni awards for excellence, call for nominations
From: Lance Matheson, chair and John Browder, vice chair, University Council on International Affairs
XCaliber Award call for nominations
From: Learning Technologies
Fleet Services launches new vehicle reservation software, Fleet Commander
From: Transportation and Campus Services
Virginia Tech Post-Graduation Survey now open to December graduates
From: Division of Student Affairs
Submit invention disclosures directly to Virginia Tech Intellectual Properties Inc.
Effective immediately, send your invention disclosures directly to Virginia Tech Intellectual Properties Inc. (VTIP). The form can be downloaded...
Timelines for university teaching awards announced
From: Bill Beal, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Asian Pacific Heritage Month call for proposals
From: Multicultural Programs and Services
Windows Software Update Service now available for faculty and staff
From: Joyce Landreth, Assistant Director for Support, Virginia Tech Operations Center
Undergraduate diversity research grant call for proposals
From: Multicultural Affairs
Diggs Teaching Scholar Awards call for nominations
From: Jim Dubinsky, director, Student Engagement and Community Partnerships
Women in Leadership Award call for nominations
From: University Development
Recreational sports to host the 8th Annual Bench Press Competition
From: Recreational sports
Virginia Information Technologies Agency audio conferencing services requirements update
Important notice about Virginia Information Technologies Agency (VITA) Audio Conferencing services:
Presidents Award for Excellence, Governors Award call for nominations
From: Human Resouces
Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education resources, membership benefits
Virginia Tech has recently become a member of the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). Membership covers...
Important information about Virginia Tech e-mail account-targeted phishing scams
To all users of University managed e-mail systems:
Visitor parking information
All campus visitors must stop at the Visitor Information Center, located on Southgate Drive, to pick up a visitor-parking permit before parking on...
Spouse and Dependent Scholarship Fund
The Spouse and Dependent Scholarship Fund supports and encourages the education of dependents and spouses of eligible employees at Virginia Tech...
Database helps locate research funding
Researchers at Virginia Tech now have access to an online database to search for funding from private foundations.
Academic Advising website
Virginia Tech demonstrates its commitment to advising is by recognizing and supporting the needs of academic advisors.
Rooms for nursing mothers
Several designated spaces available to nursing mothers. These spaces are available to all employees, staff and students at Virginia Tech.
Program assists dual-career couples
Virginia Tech's Dual Career Assistance Program (DCAP) provides job search assistance, information, and support to the partner or spouse of a recruited...
University policy on discrimination and harassment
Virginia Tech does not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of the following characteristics:
Important Basketball Parking Information
This is an announcement of the parking changes that will take place for all home basketball game (both men's and women's games). All vehicles must...
Work/Life Resources offers variety of services for faculty and staff
Virginia Tech Work/Life Resources strives to support a healthy
integration of work and personal life for the diverse group of
faculty and staff who work at the University. A comfortable work/life
balance allows employees to contribute their best efforts to academic
and diversity goals.
Campus snow and ice traffic emergency procedures
Virginia Tech is in the time of year when snow and icy roads may become an issue.
VT Alerts: Double-check your records or sign up
From: Larry Hincker, Associate Vice President for University Relations
Interlibrary loans at Newman Library
Virginia Tech's Newman Library offers the interlibrary loan (ILLiad), a service to Virginia Tech students, faculty, and staff to ensure that they have...
End-of-semester security tips from Virginia Tech Police
Each year, as the semester draws to a close, there is an increase in criminal activity on campus. There is an increase in incidents of theft in residence...
Conflict resolution program available
The Office for Equity and Inclusion provides conflict resolution
services, which are available to all members of the Virginia Tech
community. These...
Fall 2008 deans and graduates lists to be released week of Jan. 19, 2009
Virginia Tech is extremely proud of the academic accomplishments of its students. As such, students who achieve Dean's List honors or who graduate...
Family Therapy Center provides support group for survivors of suicide
The Family Therapy Center of Virginia Tech announces a support group for those who have lost a loved one to suicide. A complexity of emotions arises...
HR Today newsletter available online
HR Today (PDF), the quarterly Office of Human Resources newsletter for faculty and staff, is available online.
ALERT: Virginia Tech-targeted e-mail phishing scam
Virginia Tech e-mail system users are, yet again, being harassed online by "phishing" messages.
Prestons Restaurant offers new experience
A change comes with every season. There are new
offerings at Preston's Restaurant at the Inn at Virginia Tech.
WVTF Public Radio announces new digital media platforms
WVTF Public Radio, stationed in Roanoke, Va., recently partnered with National Public Radio Digital Media to offer two new services for listeners...
Thomas E. Cook Counseling Center provides services and support
Thomas E. Cook Counseling Center provides individual and group counseling for both undergraduate and graduate students, counseling services information...
SafeWatch program supports campus diversity
SafeWatch is a university program that promotes the understanding of university policies that are related to harassment, discrimination, or similar...
Parent Relations program offered
The Parent Relations program of the Dean of Students Office serves as a liaison to Hokie Parents to communicate and share information about the...
Bike, Bus, and Walk program offers free campus parking permits, access to Emergency Ride Home Service
Bike, Bus, & Walk (BB&W) is available to Virginia Tech faculty, staff, and non-resident students who use, or would like to start using alternative...
Vanpool program offers alternative commuting option
The Virginia Tech Vanpool Program is available for full-time, permanent employees for commuting purposes.
Information, guidelines about carpool programs
There are two carpool programs that are offered, student carpool and faculty/staff carpool.
Distressed student reporting system
From: Dean of Students Office
Transportation and Campus Services now on Facebook
From: Transportation and Campus Services
Conserve energy during winter break
In preparation for the end of the semester and the Holiday break, Facilities Services staff will be inspecting campus facilities to ensure they are...
Hokie Student Print Center in Squires now open
From: Transportation and Campus Services
New online resource for faculty interested in corporate or foundation support
From: Office of Corporate and Foundation Relations
New Media Center offers numerous resources
Virginia Tech's New Media Center, located in Torgersen Hall, is a multimedia computer lab offering free access to software and hardware available...
All bicycles parked on campus must be registered
Virginia Tech requires that all bicycles parked on campus are
registered.
Helpful tips for bike safety and usage
For those that ride their bicycles on campus, Virginia Tech's Transportation and Campus Services (formerly Office of Transportation) offers some...
Human Resources offers new workplace service
Wanda Osburn has joined Human Resources as the new Case Manager for faculty and staff. Focusing on issues related to April 16, the Department of...
WUVT 90.7 FM student-run radio station
WUVT 90.7 FM is a student-run, non-for-profit radio station that broadcasts in the Montgomery County, Christiansburg, Radford, Floyd, Giles, Salem,...
Virginia Tech Recreational Sports offers intramural sports year-round
Virginia Tech Recreational Sports provides a variety of intramural sports throughout the year that promote physical fitness and help strengthen team...
Information on blue light safety phones
For the safety of the members of the Virginia Tech community, the university has installed 51 blue light safety phones located throughout the campus....
Safety tips from the police department
The Virginia Tech Police Department offers tips aimed at preventing crime in the Virignia Tech community and threats to personal safety.
Recycling at Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech Recycling, part of the Physical Plant Operations office, offers convenient locations throughout campus to recycle items such as plastic...
Services at Schiffert Health Center
Virginia Tech's Schiffert Health Center offers a wide variety of services to its students.
Abuse prevention workshops offered by Womens Center
The Women’s Center at Virginia Tech puts on a series of workshops and presentations that deal with women’s issues.
Tips for Facebook privacy
Facebook is becoming much more prevalent in the online age and it is thus increasingly ever important to protect one's digital identity. Facebook...
Financial Literacy Program offered by the Department of Financial Aid
The Department of Financial Aid at Virginia Tech offers an online course in financial literacy.
Student legal services
Virginia Tech maintains a lawyer to help students with legal matters. The Student Legal Services office located in Squires 143 can assist in renting,...
Students Police Academy
The Virginia Tech Police Department offers a free class every Fall and Spring semester that teaches students the finer points of a day in the life...
Software Skills Gateway
Virginia Tech in conjunction with Element K and Safari offer The Software Skills Gateway which offer a vast array of courses in computer literacy...
Americans with Disabilities (ADA) services
University ADA Services at Virginia Tech provides equal access to services through individualized accommodations for employees with disabilities...
Hokie Hands trailer offers tools for service projects
Virginia Tech students, staff, and faculty now have access to the Hokie Hands Trailer, a new effort by the Virginia Tech Service-Learning Center...
Center for Academic Enrichment and Excellence provides academic support for undergraduates
Center for Academic Enrichment and Excellence offers free academic support, such as tutoring and weekly academic success seminars for undergraduates....
College transition program offered
Programs are now being offered to help transfer students with matters of college transition. These various programs help students make a successful...
Learning assistance programs offered
Programs are now being provided to students to help with matters of learning assistance. These programs help students improve their academic skills...
Continuing academic excellence programs offered
Programs are now being offered to assist students in continuing academic excellence at Virginia Tech. These various programs are designed for those...
Harassment prevention at Virginia Tech
From: The Office for Equity and Inclusion
Community standards, health, safety, and security
From: Zenobia Lawrence Hikes, Vice President for Student Affairs;
Wendell Flinchum, Chief, Virginia Tech Police; and
Hal Irvin, Associate Vice...
Parking changes for home basketball games
From: Transportation and Campus Services
Computer security tips for the semester break
From: Information Technology Security at Virginia Tech
Weather event or emergency notification distribution channels
University emergency notification procedures
Listing details for Campus Notices
From: Virginia Tech News
Parking and traffic information for home football game
From: Transportation and Campus Services