Browsing by Author "Miller, Allan"

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    Alumni Association announces two Alumni Distinguished Service Awards
    Miller, Allan (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2007-05-09)
    Charles E. Broadwater Jr. and W. Thomas Clark Jr. are the 2007 recipients of Virginia Tech's Alumni Distinguished Service Award, which recognizes outstanding service to the university and the Alumni Association.
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    Alumnus Homer Hickam is recipient of Distinguished Achievement Award for 2007
    Miller, Allan (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2007-05-10)
    Homer Hickam, nationally known freelance writer and best-selling book author, is the recipient of the 2007 University Distinguished Achievement Award in recognition of his personal and professional achievement.
  • Bestselling author, corps of cadets' alumnus to make two appearances
    Miller, Allan (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2005-04-01)
    Homer Hickam, acclaimed author of several best-selling non-fiction books and an alumnus of Virginia Tech and the corps of cadets, will be in Blacksburg to sign copies of his latest novel, The Ambassador's Son, and to join the corps of cadets on their semi-annual 13-mile Caldwell March.
  • Bill Elvey is president elect of Association of Higher Education Facilities Officers
    Miller, Allan (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2007-05-17)
    Bill Elvey, assistant vice president for facilities at Virginia Tech, was elected president-elect to APPA, the association serving educational facilities professionals in April.
  • Cadets and midshipmen from eleven universities and service academies to participate in Military Leadership Conference
    Miller, Allan (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2006-02-06)
    Virginia Tech's Corps of Cadets will host an on-campus Military Leadership Conference from Thursday, Feb. 9 through Saturday, Feb. 11, with student and faculty representatives from eleven service academies and university military programs participating.
  • Ceremony to honor those inducted to Virginia Tech's Americans With Disabilities Act Honor Roll
    Miller, Allan (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2007-09-13)
    Several Virginia Tech students, faculty and staff will be honored next month for their efforts to improve accessibility or to accommodate persons with disabilities as the university marks National Disability Employment Awareness Month.
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    Class of 1956 and staff member memorialize university's first student
    Miller, Allan (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2006-10-18)
    When William Addison Caldwell arrived in Blacksburg on Oct. 1, 1872, after a long hike from Sinking Creek in Craig County, Va., he likely never envisioned the historic significance of his journey.
  • Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign for 2006 is underway
    Miller, Allan (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2006-09-28)
    Virginia Tech has again joined the rest of the state in launching the 2006 Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign (CVC)--the statewide charitable giving campaign that last year drew record contributions from university faculty and staff. The theme of this year's campaign, announced at a kickoff luncheon at The Inn at Virginia Tech on Sept. 21, is "Caring + Sharing = Hope." The campus kickoff event was attended by over 100 department representatives and representatives from more than 20 local charities.
  • Construction on campus results in parking lot and roadway changes
    Miller, Allan (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2006-04-19)
    Renovations and new construction on the Virginia Tech campus this summer will result in several parking and roadway changes that affect students, faculty, and staff.
  • Corps of Cadets alumni, veterans of War on Terrorism to address cadets
    Miller, Allan (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2005-03-29)
    Three Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets alumni who saw service in the war on terrorism will share their experiences with corps members at 3:45 p.m. Thursday, March 31, at the Donaldson Brown Hotel and Conference Center auditorium.
  • Corps of cadets to honor three former students killed in Iraq
    Miller, Allan (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2005-04-25)
    The Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets will conduct a Pylon dedication ceremony at 4 p.m. Friday, April 29, to honor three former Virginia Tech students who lost their lives while serving in the Iraq war.
  • Fans asked to help Iraqi school children at Oct. 27 football game
    Miller, Allan (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2005-10-12)
    Virginia Tech has teamed with Spirit of America, a non-profit organization that provides support to frontline military and civilians who are helping to advance freedom and democracy; the Christiansburg Wal-Mart; Premier Transfer and Storage; and J&A Partners to launch an outreach project that will provide Iraqi school children with much-needed classroom supplies.
  • Finalists for Dean of College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences meet campus community in open forums
    Miller, Allan (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2007-01-24)
  • First day of a promising future for Virginia Tech's Class of 2010 and new opportunities for returning students
    Miller, Allan (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2006-08-21)
    For some 5,000 incoming Virginia Tech freshman, it likely was a summer filled with anticipation and perhaps even a bit of angst.
  • Geller to discuss lessons from 35-year career as behavioral scientist today
    Miller, Allan (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2006-02-16)
    E. Scott Geller, Alumni Distinguished Professor of Psychology in the College of Science at Virginia Tech will discuss "Making a Difference with Behavioral Science: Lessons Learned from 35 Years of Intervention Research" as part of the university's ongoing Alumni Distinguished Professor/University Distinguished Professor Lecture Series.
  • Graduating senior is nation's top-ranked Navy ROTC midshipman
    Miller, Allan (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2005-05-23)
    Midshipman First Class Kenneth P. Dittig, a graduating senior at Virginia Tech and member of the university's Corps of Cadets, has been awarded the Admiral James L. Holloway, Jr. Award, presented annually by the Navy League to the top-ranked graduating Naval Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) midshipman in the nation.
  • Highty-Tighty band will perform in inauguration parade
    Miller, Allan (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2004-12-15)
    We made it!" a banner proudly proclaims on the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets Regimental Band home page.
  • Hokie Birds flock to Blacksburg
    Miller, Allan (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2005-09-20)
    The Blacksburg Partnership Foundation presented plans to Blacksburg Town Council on Tuesday, Sept. 20, for a one-of-a-kind public art project called "Gobble de Art." The project is designed to increase interest in, and awareness of, the town of Blacksburg, while fostering an appreciation for the visual arts and the surrounding art community.
  • Hokies United student leaders awarded the first Virginia Tech Principles of Community Award
    Miller, Allan (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2007-05-07)
    The Office of Multicultural Affairs and the Office for Equal Opportunity have recognized the student leadership of Hokies United with the inaugural Virginia Tech Principles of Community Award for their efforts in helping to bring the community together in the wake of the tragic events of April 16.
  • Jack Ridinger, recently retired Virginia Tech police captain, suffers fatal stroke
    Miller, Allan (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2006-07-21)
    Jack Ridinger, a captain with the Virginia Tech Police who retired on March 31 after 26 years of service, suffered a fatal stroke on Thursday, July 20, while vacationing at Hilton Head, SC. He was 58.