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- Administrative restructuring moves equity functions to Office of Human ResourcesShannon, Kelly Baker (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2010-03-24)Virginia Tech's equal opportunity and access functions, including the university's Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) initiatives, compliance and conflict resolution programs, and equity initiative functions, will now be administered by the Office of Human Resources.
- Andrew Young to speak during university's fourth annual Martin Luther King Jr. celebrationShannon, Kelly Baker (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2008-12-03)Andrew Young, chairman of GoodWorks International, will be the keynote speaker for the fourth annual Martin Luther King Jr. celebration at Virginia Tech.
- Area students recognized at the third Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community BreakfastShannon, Kelly Baker (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2008-02-22)Winners of the 2007 Martin Luther King Jr. poster and essay contest were recognized at the third Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Breakfast on Jan. 21.
- Boyd, Fraser, and Glaude to headline Virginia Tech's first Black Constituency ConferenceShannon, Kelly Baker (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2008-02-21)Virginia Tech's Office of Multicultural Affairs is sponsoring the first Black Constituency Conference. This is the first of a series of annual conferences designed to meet the needs of various university and community groups.
- Celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Jan. 14-25Shannon, Kelly Baker (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2008-01-14)With a full schedule of events from Jan. 14-25, Virginia Tech celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Week. All events are free (unless otherwise noted) and open to the public.
- Cornel West to deliver keynote address during university's fifth annual Martin Luther King Jr. celebrationShannon, Kelly Baker (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2009-12-02)Cornel West, the Class of 1943 University Professor at Princeton University, will be the keynote speaker for the fifth annual Martin Luther King Jr. celebration at Virginia Tech.
- Francesca Galarraga named director of diversity education and trainingShannon, Kelly Baker (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2010-09-14)Francesca Galarraga, former assistant director of Equal Opportunity and Diversity at Iowa State University, has been named director of Diversity Education and Training in the Office for Diversity and Inclusion at Virginia Tech.
- Gospel artist Kim Burrell to headline university's fourth annual gospel concertShannon, Kelly Baker (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2010-02-15)Grammy Award nominee and Stellar Award winning gospel artist Kim Burrell will perform March 20, at 5:30 p.m. in Burruss Hall auditorium at Virginia Tech.
- Grammy award-winning artist to perform at university's third annual gospel concertShannon, Kelly Baker (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2008-12-11)Grammy-winning, multi-platinum gospel performer Kirk Franklin is the headlining artist for Virginia Tech's third annual gospel concert held during the university's Black History Month celebration.
- 'Inlaws and Outlaws' with director Drew Emery headlines Gay in Appalachia eventShannon, Kelly Baker (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2010-10-19)The award-winning film "Inlaws and Outlaws" with director Drew Emery headlines the 6th Annual Gay in Appalachia celebration at Virginia Tech. The film will be screened in the Graduate Life Center on Thursday, Oct. 28 at 7 p.m.
- Isaac Barber's YouTube contest win yields opening act spot in gospel concertShannon, Kelly Baker (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2008-05-30)Isaac Barber, a graduation and eligibility analyst in the Office of the University Registrar at Virginia Tech, took the stage in Burruss Hall Auditorium and performed for a crowd of 1,500 people during Virginia Tech's Second Annual Gospel Concert, which was held during Black History Month.
- Johnnetta Cole will serve as Martin Luther King Jr. keynote speakerShannon, Kelly Baker (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2010-11-08)
Johnnetta Cole will deliver the 6th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. keynote address in Burruss Hall auditorium Jan. 17, 2011 from 6 to 8 pm.
- Kirk Franklin to headline university's third annual gospel concert -- tickets selling fastShannon, Kelly Baker (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2009-02-16)Grammy-winning, multi-platinum gospel performer Kirk Franklin will take the stage Feb. 21, 2009, at 5 p.m. in Burruss Hall auditorium.
- Lavender commencement ceremony slated to honor LGBT graduatesShannon, Kelly Baker (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2009-05-01)The LGBT Caucus at Virginia Tech and the LGBTA student organization have collaborated to sponsor a special graduation ceremony to celebrate achievement at Virginia Tech.
- Lavender Commencement Ceremony to honor LGBT graduates at Virginia TechShannon, Kelly Baker (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2010-05-04)The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Caucus at Virginia Tech is sponsoring the Second Annual Lavender Commencement Ceremony, which will be held on May 13 at 11 a.m. in the Old Dominion Ballroom of Squires Student Center.
- Louis W. Sullivan to deliver keynote address for second annual Black Constituency ConferenceShannon, Kelly Baker (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2009-02-06)Virginia Tech's second annual Black Constituency Conference, "Preparing to Lead: Future Leadership in Higher Education, Our Community, and Beyond," will be held Friday, Feb. 20 from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at The Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center.
- Martin Luther King Jr. contest winning posters to be displayed in downtown BlacksburgShannon, Kelly Baker (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2010-12-14)
Each year as part of the Martin Luther King Jr. celebration at Virginia Tech area kindergarten through 12th grade students are invited to participate in the annual Martin Luther King Jr. poster contest.
- Multicultural Reunion to be held in Charlotte, N.C.Shannon, Kelly Baker (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2008-08-12)The Virginia Tech Multicultural Reunion, sponsored by the Office for Equity and Inclusion and the Virginia Tech Alumni Association, has been scheduled for Friday, Aug. 29, in Charlotte, N.C.
- National Association of Black Accountants student organization to expand opportunities in second yearShannon, Kelly Baker (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2008-05-08)The National Association of Black Accountants student chapter, formed in fall 2007, is now in its second semester at Virginia Tech.
- Office for Equal Opportunity, Office of Multicultural Affairs merge to form Office for Equity and InclusionShannon, Kelly Baker (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2008-07-15)Two long-standing offices at Virginia Tech, the Office for Equal Opportunity and the Office of Multicultural Affairs, have joined to become one entity, known as the Office for Equity and Inclusion.