University Libraries Event Capture Service

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The University Libraries provides high-quality video recording and live video streaming services for scholarly events (lectures, speaker series, conference keynotes, etc.) on or close to campus, especially for scholarly events held in Newman Library. We are available to capture conference keynotes, research forums, and final project presentations. These events must be Virginia Tech-sponsored events, and cannot be course recordings, candidate presentations, social events, or marketing videos. For more information please see University Libraries Event Capture Service.

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1918 Spanish Flu
Ewing, E. Thomas; Hausman, Bernice L.; Ramakrishnan, Naren (2013-10-02)
2014 Cyber Security Awards
(2014-10-30)
2014 OA Week Panel
Rivers, Caitlin; Matheis, Christian; Lazar, Iuliana M.; Sutherland, Michelle; Tideman, Nicolaus; Wynne, Randolph H. (2014-10-31)
2014 Vecellio Distinguished Lecture
Ayers, Stephen (2014-10-30)
2015 Open Access Week Keynote Address: Victoria Stodden
Stodden, Victoria (Virginia Tech. University Libraries, 2015-11-03)
Victoria Stodden gave the keynote address for Open Access Week 2015. "Scholarly communication in the era of big data and big computation" was sponsored by the University Libraries, Computational Modeling and Data Analytics, the Department of Computer Science, the Department of Statistics, the Laboratory for Interdisciplinary Statistical Analysis (LISA), and the Virginia Bioinformatics Institute. Victoria Stodden is an associate professor in the Graduate School of Library and Information Science at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She completed both her PhD in statistics and her law degree at Stanford University. Her research centers on the multifaceted problem of enabling reproducibility in computational science. This includes studying adequacy and robustness in replicated results, designing and implementing validation systems, developing standards of openness for data and code sharing, and resolving legal and policy barriers to disseminating reproducible research.
2018 Schnabel Engineering Lecture: Where Engineering Meets The Law (Or How Engineers Help Put My Kids Through College)
Vella, Brian (Virginia Tech. University Libraries, 2018-11-06)
Engineers face a daily concern: “What if something goes wrong?” This is an inevitable fact about our engineering and construction profession. Things will go wrong and when they do, Attorneys become our allies and our nemesis. Problems arise and somewhere in your career, you will face the unenviable challenge of trying to explain what happened and trying to figure out how to mitigate the pain. Mr. Vella has seen many of our foibles and will share some insights about the state of our practice, the law, and through examples, some lessons we can learn from to help mitigate future challenges. Join us as Mr. Vella explores legal questions of risk allocation and, in particular, how challenges of design-build construction processes require us to think a little differently. For over 30 years, Mr. Vella has focused his practice on heavy and commercial construction matters. From contract formation and interpretation issues to the resolution of disputes through litigation, arbitration, and mediation, he has represented contractors, engineers, and owners through all phases of the construction process, on projects across the United States and overseas. Issues in dispute on those projects have included defective specifications, differing site conditions; acceleration, delay, and inefficiency claims; and payment and performance bonds. Mr. Vella has written numerous articles and book chapters and is a frequent speaker on construction-related topics. In addition to his law practice, he is an adjunct faculty member at the University of Virginia School of Law and serves on the Architecture Technology Curriculum Advisory Committee for Northern Virginia Community College. Mr. Vella is a member of the bar of the Commonwealth of Virginia and the District of Columbia. He served as a member of the Board of Governors of the Construction Law Section of the Virginia State Bar, and is an active member of the Associated General Contractors of America, the Associated Builders and Contractors, and The MOLES. We are honored that Mr. Vella joins our past 12 lecturers here at Virginia Tech.
2019 Schnabel Engineering Lecture: Understanding and Developing Geotechnical Performance Requirements
Gunalan, K. N. (Virginia Tech. University Libraries, 2019-10-24)
Major projects are being delivered using alternative methods such as public-private partnership in which the whole life cycle cost -- including maintenance -- is factored into the final assessment and award. Understanding how to define and monitor long-term performance of geotechnical elements is therefore a critical component in pricing these projects.
The Ability Exhibit 2015
Vickers, Pamela; Gilbert, Charla; Wright de Hernandez, Anthony; Fralin, Scott (Virginia Tech. University Libraries, 2015-10-01)
The interactive, traveling exhibit, "Allies for Inclusion: The Ability Exhibit," was on display in Virginia Tech's Newman Library, second floor commons area, from October 1st through 7th, 2015. The opening reception was held on October 1st, 2015 from 10 am to noon at the Newman Library, 560 Drillfield Drive, Blacksburg, VA 24061. The video of the opening reception features speakers Pamela Vickers, Tyler Walters, and Jana Doyle. Initiated by Saint Louis University's Anne Marie Carroll and developed by other graduate students studying disability in higher education and society under the direction of Karen Myers, Ph.D., The Ability Exhibit launched in 2010. This traveling exhibit is designed to promote the inclusion of people with disabilities through respect for others, comfort during interactions, and awareness of disability issues.
Aligning National Approaches to Digital Preservation II (ANADP)
Halbert, Martin; Anglada, Lluis (2014-01-13)
Aligning National Approaches to Digital Preservation: An Action Assembly Biblioteca de Catalunya (National Library of Catalonia) November 18-20, 2013, Barcelona, Spain Summary The Aligning National Approaches to Digital Preservation (ANADP) II Action Assembly will align digital preservation efforts internationally between communities—including national libraries, academic libraries, public libraries, research centers, archives, corporations, and funding agencies. ANADP II will be a highly participatory event in which stakeholders will engage in facilitated discussions and action sessions to produce a set of concrete outcomes for the extended digital preservation community in three areas: Community Alignment, Resource Alignment, and Capacity Alignment. These specific action outcomes will include an international tools/services registry, a framework for applying OAIS to Distributed Digital Preservation methodologies, a catalogue of education and training opportunities, and quantitative data gathering around digital preservation costs. ANADP History ANADP II will build on a strong foundation. The ANADP community first gathered in Estonia in 2011 with delegates from more than 20 nations to explore a series of targeted opportunities to align efforts in digital preservation. The outcome of that first event, the Aligning National Approaches to Digital Preservation volume, documented some of the most promising areas for future collaborative engagements between national and international digital preservation efforts (the volume is this year’s winner of the Society of American Archivists Preservation Publication award). Additional work in aligning international digital preservation efforts took place at the ANADP workshops hosted in Singapore (iPRES 2012) and Amsterdam (IDCC 2012). The Action Assembly ANADP II differs in intent and structure from other digital preservation conferences and meetings. Its primary purpose is not to encourage information sharing, but rather to foster and support sustained global networks of influence and action. “Alignment” in this context is a lightweight mechanism for cooperation. Alignments are formed around small or modular problems that are directly related to the participants’ own specific needs and interests. ANADP II will be easy to get involved with, participate in, or define new activities within. The ANADP II Action Assembly will consist of four components. Panel Discussions: Attendees will engage actively with panelists in conversations around three broad alignment themes: Community Alignment, Resource Alignment, and Capacity Alignment. Action Sessions: Attendees will participate in action sessions that demonstrate the powerful impact a concentrated alliance can have. There will be two tracks around each alignment theme, and attendees will select the track to/from which they feel they have the most to contribute/learn. Funder Presentations: Attendees will hear from representatives of funding groups that are interested in supporting cross-national digital preservation projects. Patio Perspectives: Attendees will help to identify and develop new alignment projects that those participating in this international event can pursue together. The purpose of ANADP II is to encourage collaboration among existing organizations and demonstrate what can be achieved through these informal alliances. ANADP II will foster a stronger international community of engagement and practice.
Alignment Exemplars and Current Opportunities for Collaboration ANADP
Walters, Tyler; Greer, Chris; Hartman, Cathy; Skinner, Katherine; Jung, Joachim (2014-02-25)
Aligning National Approaches to Digital Preservation: An Action Assembly Biblioteca de Catalunya (National Library of Catalonia) November 18-20, 2013, Barcelona, Spain
ANADP II Keynote Clifford Lynch - Coalition of Networked Information
Lynch, Clifford (2014-02-21)
Aligning National Approaches to Digital Preservation: An Action Assembly Biblioteca de Catalunya (National Library of Catalonia) November 18-20, 2013, Barcelona, Spain
ANADP II Program Committee Closing Remarks 2013
Program Committee (2014-03-12)
Aligning National Approaches to Digital Preservation: An Action Assembly Biblioteca de Catalunya (National Library of Catalonia) November 18-20, 2013, Barcelona, Spain summary The Aligning National Approaches to Digital Preservation (ANADP) II Action Assembly will align digital preservation efforts internationally between communities—including national libraries, academic libraries, public libraries, research centers, archives, corporations, and funding agencies. ANADP II will be a highly participatory event in which stakeholders will engage in facilitated discussions and action sessions to produce a set of concrete outcomes for the extended digital preservation community in three areas: Community Alignment, Resource Alignment, and Capacity Alignment. These specific action outcomes will include an international tools/services registry, a framework for applying OAIS to Distributed Digital Preservation methodologies, a catalogue of education and training opportunities, and quantitative data gathering around digital preservation costs. History ANADP II will build on a strong foundation. The ANADP community first gathered in Estonia in 2011 with delegates from more than 20 nations to explore a series of targeted opportunities to align efforts in digital preservation. The outcome of that first event, the Aligning National Approaches to Digital Preservation volume, documented some of the most promising areas for future collaborative engagements between national and international digital preservation efforts (the volume is this year’s winner of the Society of American Archivists Preservation Publication award). Additional work in aligning international digital preservation efforts took place at the ANADP workshops hosted in Singapore (iPRES 2012) and Amsterdam (IDCC 2012). The Action Assembly ANADP II differs in intent and structure from other digital preservation conferences and meetings. Its primary purpose is not to encourage information sharing, but rather to foster and support sustained global networks of influence and action. “Alignment” in this context is a lightweight mechanism for cooperation. Alignments are formed around small or modular problems that are directly related to the participants’ own specific needs and interests. ANADP II will be easy to get involved with, participate in, or define new activities within. The ANADP II Action Assembly will consist of four components. Panel Discussions: Attendees will engage actively with panelists in conversations around three broad alignment themes: Community Alignment, Resource Alignment, and Capacity Alignment. Action Sessions: Attendees will participate in action sessions that demonstrate the powerful impact a concentrated alliance can have. There will be two tracks around each alignment theme, and attendees will select the track to/from which they feel they have the most to contribute/learn. Funder Presentations: Attendees will hear from representatives of funding groups that are interested in supporting cross-national digital preservation projects. Patio Perspectives: Attendees will help to identify and develop new alignment projects that those participating in this international event can pursue together. The purpose of ANADP II is to encourage collaboration among existing organizations and demonstrate what can be achieved through these informal alliances. ANADP II will foster a stronger international community of engagement and practice.
The Beautiful Truths of Sherwood Anderson
Taylor, W. D. (Virginia Tech. University Libraries, 2019-05-02)
This event celebrates the life and legacies of author Sherwood Anderson, commemorating the 100th anniversary of Winesburg, Ohio. The University Libraries will host a lecture by Dr. W. D. Taylor and announce the publication of his essay by VT Publishing. In addition, the event will highlight original Sherwood Anderson materials in Special Collections through exhibits.
Biblical curses and the displacement of tradition
Britt, Brian M. (Virginia Tech. University Libraries, 2011-12)
Brian Britt discusses his book: Biblical Curses and the Displacement of Tradition. Brian Britt offers an intriguing perspective on curses as the focus of debates over the power, pleasure, and danger of words. Biblical authors transformed ancient Near Eastern curses against rival ethnic groups, disobedient ancestors, and the day of one’s own birth with great variety and ingenuity. Transformations of biblical curses proliferated in post-biblical history, even during periods of ‘secularization’. This study argues that biblical, early modern, and contemporary transformations of curses constitute displacements rather than replacements of earlier traditions. The crucial notion of displacement draws from Freud’s psychoanalytic theory, Nietzsche’s critical philosophy, and Benjamin’s engagement with textual tradition; it highlights not only manifest shifts but also many hidden continuities between cursing in biblical texts and cursing in such ‘secular’ domains as literature, law, politics, and philosophy. The tradition of biblical cursing—neither purely ‘religious’ nor purely ‘secular’—travels through these texts and contexts as it redefines verbal, human, and supernatural power.
Biodiversity conservation, project planning, and gender: Experiences from the field
Maldonado, Oscar (Virginia Tech. University Libraries, 2017-04-20)
Biodiversity conservation paradigms have considerably evolved during the last 20 years. A better understanding of the complexities that conservation entails has allowed reconsidering strict conservation strategies and adopting more inclusive and comprehensive approaches. Although cultural and gender aspects are increasingly deemed to be conditions for conservation success, many issues still remain to be fully included in the conservation practice. Oscar Maldonado shares his experiences in incorporating gender, culture and other sensitive social aspects in sound conservation planning, and explains how he has methodologically overcame methodological challenges and limitations.
Black Holes, Black Swans, Black Magic: The Emerging Arts of Project Execution
Prieto, Bob (2013-12-12)
Fluor Corporation executive to give Vecellio LectureBlacksburg, VA , September 16, 2013 Virginia Tech College of Engineering Bob Prieto, senior vice president, Fluor Corporation, will present the 2013 Vecellio Distinguished Lecture, titled “Black Holes, Black Swans, Black Magic: the Emerging Arts of Project Execution,” on Friday, Oct. 11 at 4 p.m. in Torgersen 2150. His talk will provide a whirlwind tour of some of the growing challenges in construction project execution and some of the emerging “arts” that might come to the rescue, Prieto said. “The lecture will look at three broad challenges represented by black holes, black swans, and black magic, and suggest how our perceptions and tools must change to meet these challenges head on.” Prieto is responsible for Fluor’s strategy for the firm’s industrial and infrastructure group. This group encompasses three major business lines: infrastructure with an emphasis on public – private partnerships; mining; and industrial. He consults with owners of large engineering and capital construction programs across all of the firm’s market sectors in the development of programmatic delivery strategies. Prior to joining Fluor, he served as chair of Parson Brinckerhoff. Prieto is the author of Strategic Program Management, The Giga Factor, and Topics in Strategic Program Management, as well as more than 450 other papers and presentations. He is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers’ Industry Leaders Council, National Academy of Construction, and a Fellow of the Construction Management Association of America. Until 2006 he served as one of three U.S. presidential appointees to the Asia pacific Economic Cooperation Business Advisory Council. A $1 million endowment was provided to the Construction Engineering and Management Program in Virginia Tech's Via Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering by the Vecellio Family Foundation and individual family members: the late Mrs. Leo (Evelyn) Vecellio, Sr.; Leo and Kathryn Vecellio, Jr. and their sons, Christopher and Michael; and Patricia Vecellio. The Vecellio Lecture is sponsored by the endowment.
The Black Reverse Migration to the South: Dilemmas of Race and Region
Pendergrass, Sabrina (2014-05-29)
Dr. Pendergrass is Assistant Professor of Sociology and African American and African Studies at the University of Virginia. She specializes in race, inequality, internal migration, culture, and regionalism. Dr. Pendergrass earned her A.B. in Sociology with High Honors and a Certificate in African American Studies from Princeton University, and she obtained the Ph.D. in Sociology from Harvard University. Sabrina's primary project is a qualitative study of black migration to the urban South. The project provides empirical insights about the black reverse migration to the South and develops theory about internal migration, especially its cultural dimensions. Sponsored by: Department of Sociology, the Race and Social Policy Research Center, the Women and Minority Scholars and Artists Lecture Series, and the Visiting Scholars Program.
Bringing the Web Back: The Digital Literacies We Need Right Now
Stewart, Bonnie (Virginia Tech. University Libraries, 2019-04-04)
Keynote at the 2019 Digital Literacy Symposium. Who are we when we're online? And how can we engage in digital spaces in ways that don't undermine the mandates, practices, and ethos of higher education? The keynote explores the underpinnings of our emergent information ecosystem. Digital and open spaces are being weaponized, while pervasive surveillance and predatory practices are normalized. Trolling and bots are regular features of social landscapes, and people are often hesitant to engage online in fighting the echo chamber. Concepts of what it means to know are increasingly generated outside the academy, in Silicon Valley AI frameworks. What does this mean for higher ed, and for the future of knowledge in a data society? Bonnie will explore ideas grounded in adult education histories and contemporary open practices—including participatory digital literacies and the pro-social web—that may be ways we can ALL help bring the web back from the brink.
Burgess & Niple Presentation Fall 2013
(2014-01-28)
Can VT Pride it Forward? What if Queer never happens here?
Matheis, Christian (2013-12-17)
How will we tell the story of LGBTQA people at VT in ten, fifteen, or twenty years? Since the 1990’s, if not earlier, public universities around the country have gone through various queer pride and affirmation movements. Sometimes highly celebratory, sometimes political, sometimes contentious, sometimes planned and sometimes unexpected, these movements have brought important and powerful changes to educational institutions. In this event involving storytelling and questions about our past and future, we will discuss the possibilities for creating the kind of educational community that not only welcomes people who are LGBTQA, but makes it possible for them to consider VT a top choice.

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