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Humanities, social sciences research and related work at center of college mission , articleDuring the annual state of the college address, faculty from across the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences spoke about their pursuit of cutting-edge research and collaboration in service to humanity.
Date: Oct 24, 2022 -
Video ItemLavender House Grand Opening: Virginia Tech's New Living-Learning Community , video
The first living-learning community for LGBTQ+ studies at Virginia Tech launched in fall 2022, with a grand opening ceremony held during Homecoming Week. Alumni, students, faculty, staff and other members of the Virginia Tech community attended the ceremony. The College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences is proud to serve as academic sponsor for Lavender House. Learn more about Lavender House: llp.vt.edu/llc/lavender_house Follow Lavender House on Instagram: LavenderHouseVT Follow the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences on social media: Facebook: VTLiberalArts TikTok: VTLiberalArts Twitter: VT_LiberalArts Instagram: VT_LiberalArts LinkedIn: Virginia Tech College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences Video by Savannah Webb, Mary Crawford, and Andrew Adkins
Date: Oct 20, 2022 -
Video ItemEnrichment Experience for Students from Rural Communities , video
Video by Mark Blane for Virginia Tech. SEE VT, the Summer Enrichment Experience at Virginia Tech, hosted its inaugural session this summer. SEE VT is an opportunity for middle school students living in rural communities throughout Southwest Virginia. During the free, one-week residential summer camp on Virginia Tech’s campus, students had the opportunity to learn and reflect on what it means to live and thrive in rural communities.
Date: Sep 07, 2022 -
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Want to colonize Mars? Talk to this outer space anthropologist first , articleRipped from the pages of sci-fi novels, the future of humanity could exist beyond Earth. But first, Savannah Mandel would like a word.
Date: Aug 10, 2022 -
Video ItemThe Rule of Opulence: Poetry Reading by Khadijah Queen , video
Video by Mark Blane. Khadijah Queen is an award-winning author and poet of six books, and an associate professor of English at Virginia Tech. She moved to the New River Valley this past year and teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in Virginia Tech’s award-winning MFA program, which is consistently ranked among the top 30 in the country by Poets & Writers annual ranking.
Date: Jul 20, 2022 -
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Class of 2022: Inspired by his mother, Jackson Ribler shares his passions with the world , article“For my mom, painting was more than a hobby,” said Jackson Ribler. “She channeled the pain of her cancer and poured it onto her canvas.”
Date: Apr 26, 2022 -
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Virginia Tech center shines light on displaced people in Virginia through podcast , article“We want to center the humanity of those who have been displaced,” said Rebecca Hester, associate director of education in the Center for Refugee, Migrant, and Displacement Studies. “So often, people who have experienced forced migration are described in dehumanizing ways.”
Date: Apr 07, 2022 -
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Sociology chair determined to help open worldviews, spark effective change , article“As a leading research institution with a strong Ph.D. program in sociology, Virginia Tech can lead in demonstrating the important contributions of sociology and the humanities in making effective change,” said Jennifer Johnson, chair of the Department of Sociology.
Date: Apr 06, 2022 -
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For Bud: Robertson Memorial Endowment lays foundation for generations of Civil War education at Virginia Tech and beyond , article“The endowment significantly strengthens our ability to keep doing what Dr. Robertson did so well: teaching anyone who cares to listen, inside and outside the classroom, about the experiences of the Civil War generation,” said Paul Quigley, the James I. Robertson, Jr. Associate Professor of Civil War Studies.
Date: Mar 24, 2022 -
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Civil War Weekend 2022 to honor iconic founder and historian James I. ‘Bud’ Robertson Jr. , articleThe event returns March 25–27 to the Inn at Virginia Tech for the first time since 2019. Registration is available until March 4. This year, attendees can take a two-night field trip to Harpers Ferry and Antietam. Registration for the field trip closes on Feb. 25.
Date: Feb 22, 2022 -
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Scholarship makes a ‘beautiful’ education possible for first-generation Virginia Tech student , article“The Beyond Boundaries Scholars program does a great job of giving opportunities to so many students who can’t afford college,” said Nathaly Loyola-Rodriguez. “To come here and study, to have a great education — it’s beautiful.”
Date: Feb 18, 2022 -
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‘A fulfilling purpose’: Scholarship recipient grateful, ready to serve , article“The Beyond Boundaries Scholars program gives you so many connections to other Virginia Tech students,“ said Vince Vasudevan. “Being able to link up with other people who are passionate about learning and passionate about subjects you’re interested in is just a great experience.”
Date: Feb 15, 2022 -
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Fear or revere: Virginia Tech researcher dives into the complex history of the American alligator , article“When we peer into the eyes of an alligator, what we see reflected back is as much a product of our own preconceptions and fears as the unvarnished reality of the creature that stands before us,” said Mark Barrow, a professor in the Department of History.
Date: Feb 08, 2022 -
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‘Good Economics for Hard Times’: Kellogg Center to host Nobel prize in economics winner , articleRenowned economist Esther Duflo will deliver the 2022 Virginia Tech PPE Distinguished Public Lecture on Feb. 16. The livestream event is free and open to the public.
Date: Feb 07, 2022 -
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National Humanities Medal winner Kwame Anthony Appiah to deliver Virginia Tech Humanities Week keynote , articleEthicist and philosopher Kwame Anthony Appiah will deliver the keynote address for the first-ever Virginia Tech Humanities Week on Feb. 10.
Date: Feb 04, 2022 -
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Virginia Tech celebrates 150 years of the humanities , articleThe first-ever Virginia Tech Humanities Week is set for Feb. 7–11 as part of the university’s Sesquicentennial Celebration. All programs are free and open to the public.
Date: Feb 01, 2022 -
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Historians launch website offering uncensored views from American soldiers in World War II , articleThe American Soldier in World War II website officially launches on Dec. 7, offering the general public a remarkably honest glimpse into the minds of military service members amid humanity’s deadliest war.
Date: Dec 06, 2021 -
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College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences dean to lead Society for Historians of American Foreign Relations , article“I’ve forged lifelong connections with colleagues around the world through this outstanding organization, and I look forward to continuing our mission,” said Dean Laura Belmonte. “I’m grateful to know some of my closest professional peers placed their confidence in me as a leader.”
Date: Oct 26, 2021 -
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New Department of Philosophy chair leads with purpose, sense of humor , articleAssociate Professor Kelly Trogdon joined the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences in 2013. His research focuses primarily on metaphysics and the philosophy of mind.
Date: Oct 19, 2021 -
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Helping veterans acclimate to higher learning with support from the National Endowment for the Humanities , article“This is a great way of getting people interested in and comfortable with learning at the college level,” said Dubinsky. “Our top priority is to provide an accessible and accommodating program for veterans in this region.”
Date: Oct 18, 2021 -
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‘Mosaic for Earth’ concert to celebrate, explore world wonders with 300 musicians , article“This project harnesses the power of music to celebrate nature and consider our responsibilities as stewards of the natural world,” said Dwight Bigler, “Mosaic for Earth” composer and director of choirs at Virginia Tech. The School of Performing Arts seeks community support to showcase the concert worldwide.
Date: Oct 11, 2021 -
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Award-winning Mapping Inequality project on redlining expanding to more than 200 cities , articleThe award-winning project is poised to reach an even broader audience.
Date: Sep 07, 2021 -
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Plaza to honor first Black Virginia Tech employee, family , articleIn a tribute to the Oliver family, the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors approved a resolution to name the plaza at the entrance of the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences building the Vaughn-Oliver Plaza. The naming of the plaza came after a formal nomination by the college.
Date: Sep 02, 2021 -
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Experts in philosophy, politics, and economics to convene for Kellogg Center workshop Aug. 13 , articleThe one-day workshop will feature a select group of scholars who conduct research at the intersection of philosophy, politics, and economics.
Date: Aug 10, 2021 -
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Acclaimed political science professor earns legacy award from alma mater , articleEdward Weisband, the Edward S. Diggs Endowed Chair in the Social Sciences at Virginia Tech, was recently named the inaugural recipient of the 1943 Legacy Award by The Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies.
Date: Aug 06, 2021 -
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Essential and automated: History class explores the roles of technology on employees in the COVID era , articleA Virginia Tech undergraduate history class dove into the experiences of essential workers and automation during the pandemic. Students split into teams to research health care, policing, janitorial services, education, and food services.
Date: Jun 30, 2021 -
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Global conference on social choice and voting theory to gain insights into elections , article“Our conference will unite bright minds around the world and benefit anyone interested in learning more about the field of philosophy, politics, and economics,” said Eric Bahel, a research fellow in the Kellogg Center for Philosophy, Politics, and Economics.
Date: Jun 11, 2021 -
Video ItemCommencement Message from Dean Laura Belmonte , video
College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences Dean Laura Belmonte delivers congratulatory remarks to the Class of 2020.
Date: Dec 21, 2020