Chase Parker
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Video ItemFood Timeline gives glimpse into Fourth of July traditions , video
Burgers and hotdogs weren't always on the menu for Independence Day cookouts. Special Collections and University Archives' Food Timeline delves into the history of Fourth of July food traditions.
Date: Jun 22, 2022 -
Video ItemArt & Architecture Library adds student-designed meditation space , video
Class of 2022 School of Art + Architecture graduate, Zainab Hashmi, designed and built a meditation space in the Art & Architecture Library in Cowgill Hall. The space was built with inclusivity in mind, as it provides a place for meditation and prayer for anyone, no matter the religion or worldview.
Date: Jun 01, 2022 -
Video ItemHistoric costume descriptors bridge gap between past and present , video
Fashion experts and computer scientists have teamed up to create a common language that describes clothing items that range from centuries old to present day.
Date: May 24, 2022 -
Video ItemCheesy Nights fuels students through finals , video
The University Libraries continued its growing tradition of serving up thousands of grilled cheese sandwiches, cookies and fruit, hot chocolate and more to support students as they prepared for final exams. Cheesy Nights is staffed by volunteers and is made possible through individual private donations to the University Libraries Excellence Annual Fund.
Date: May 11, 2022 -
Video ItemWhere are the books?: The evolution of University Libraries , video
With the utilization of off-campus storage, the University Libraries is able to stay committed to providing information through physical books while also offering a space that encourages students and faculty to gather and learn using the latest technology and tools.
Date: May 06, 2022 -
Video ItemVT Therapy Dogs bring joy to students in Newman Library , video
The VT Therapy Dogs from the Cook Counseling Center put on a skills showcase event on April 29, 2022 at Newman Library. The event shined a spotlight on the many talents of the VT Therapy Dogs and offered a joyous break for students as they gear up for finals.
Date: May 03, 2022 -
Article ItemVirtual exhibit becomes educational tool for local schools , article
The Vauquois Experience Exhibit is an immersive educational tool for local middle and high school students to learn about World War I.
Date: Apr 26, 2022 -
Video ItemVirtual exhibit becomes education tool for local schools , video
The Vauquois Experience Exhibit is finding a new purpose just three years after its debut at the 2019 ACCelerate Festival at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History. Todd Ogle, the executive director of Applied Research in Immersive Experiences and Simulations in the University Libraries, has turned the exhibit into an education tool for local middle and high school students to learn about World War I.
Date: Apr 19, 2022 -
Video ItemKeesee Grant enables undergraduate research on sustainable architecture , video
The Susan and David Keesee Endowment for University Research within the University Libraries is giving students in the College of Architecture and Urban Studies access to materials for sustainable design.
Date: Apr 14, 2022 -
Video ItemUniversity Libraries features Americans and the Holocaust traveling exhibition , video
The Americans and the Holocaust traveling exhibition presents viewers with primary source information that examines the motives, pressures and fears that influenced America's response to Nazi Germany and genocide during the 1930s and 1940s. The exhibition can be found on the fourth floor of Newman Library on Virginia Tech's Blacksburg campus.
Date: Apr 04, 2022 -
Video ItemUniversity Libraries honors Virginia Tech authors , video
University Libraries held the Virginia Tech Authors Recognition event March 28 to honor the those that have released books through Virginia Tech Publishing.
Date: Mar 31, 2022 -
Video ItemThe Meaning of Authorship , video
Authors Edward Gitre, Renee LeClair, Cara Daggett and Andrea Baldwin explain what authorship means to them on a personal level and why it's important to emphasize diversity in authorship in today's society. This video was presented at the Virginia Tech Authors Recognition Event held on March 28, 2022.
Date: Mar 30, 2022