Virginia Tech Union announces 2009-10 programming council

BLACKSBURG, Va., April 27, 2009 – The Virginia Tech Union (VTU) programming council has announced its officers for 2009-2010. The officers are responsible for the concerts, films, speakers, special events, and fine arts programming on the Virginia Tech campus.

Each officer volunteers his or her time to bring events to the university community. Virginia Tech Union is the largest programming organization at the university hosting more than 60 events each academic year.

Founded in 1969, Virginia Tech Union provides quality educational and social entertainment that represents the diverse culture of Virginia Tech’s students and its community. In addition, the group enhances Virginia Tech students’ out-of-classroom experience through leadership and volunteer opportunities. VTU is advised by the Virginia Tech Department of Student Activities, part of University Unions and Student Activities, a unit within the Division of Student Affairs.

Upcoming VTU events include Soundfest 2009, featuring five bands. Soundfest 2009 is scheduled for Saturday, May 2 in Squires Commonwealth Ballroom. It is free and open to students and the public. Doors open at 6 p.m., with the show starting at 7 p.m. More information is available at the VTU website at www.vtu.org.vt.edu/.