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- $1 billion Campaign for Virginia Tech: Invent the Future is announcedKiser, Michael (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2007-10-20)Virginia Tech President Charles Steger today announced a $1 billion fundraising goal for The Campaign for Virginia Tech: Invent the Future.
- Alumni, friends show strong philanthropic support; $75.3 million raised last yearKiser, Michael (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2006-09-04)Virginia Tech raised $75.3 million during the 2005-06 fiscal year, the second highest private giving total ever at the university.
- Class of 2006 rises to President Steger's challengeKiser, Michael (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2006-09-07)In a letter written last spring, Virginia Tech President Charles W. Steger encouraged the Class of 2006 to show the true spirit of Ut Prosim (That I May Serve) by taking part in the Senior Challenge, an annual tradition in which members of the graduating class contribute funds for scholarships, classroom improvements, and campus improvement projects.
- In Memoriam: William E. Skelton, former dean and loyal university friendKiser, Michael (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2008-09-01)The Hokie Nation is in mourning today, as one of the university's most loyal supporters, former dean William E. Skelton, has succumbed to cancer. Skelton, who was 89 years old, died Saturday morning.
- O.M. Stull recognized for creating the Hokie NationKiser, Michael (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2009-04-07)1896 was a good year for Virginia Tech. That was the year the Virginia legislature changed the institution's name from Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College to Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute. After that, the school was popularly known as VPI. That was also the year the college adopted its motto and seal and the school colors of Chicago Maroon and Burnt Orange. Perhaps the most influential change occurred when the school held a contest for a new spirit yell.
- Several donors recognized for their commitments to The Campaign for Virginia Tech: Invent the FutureKiser, Michael (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2007-10-20)Virginia Tech President Charles Steger highlighted the importance of philanthropy in the university's plans for growth and improvement at a 3 p.m. press conference on the eve of the launch of the public phase of The Campaign for Virginia Tech: Invent the Future.
- Virginia Tech announces the naming of the Career Services Building; ceremony SaturdayKiser, Michael (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2007-10-19)Hours before the official launch of Virginia Tech's most ambitious fundraising campaign to date, the extraordinary generosity of longtime supporters Garnett and Patsy Smith will be highlighted at a ceremony naming the university's Career Services Building in their honor.