November 2021

Feature
A highlight of college, community, and Virginia Tech news.
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Video ItemSOVA majors and non-majors come together in 3D art class , video
Students in Dustin Dennis' Principles of 3D Art & Design course are becoming comfortable with the basics, mixing art and technology, as they create their 'Gravity Lantern' project.
Spotlights
A closer look at the people, programs, and projects that drive CAUS forward.
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Article ItemYou Are Here Now: New CAUS course builds community for first-year students through experiencing Blacksburg campus , article
The course intends to inform students about campus resources, while also building community and looking at disciplines through the broader perspectives of social, economic, and historical forces.
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Article ItemHitt Hall design and funding approved unanimously by Virginia Tech Board of Visitors , article
The Virginia Tech Board of Visitors reviewed the design, and approved funding for, Hitt Hall, a new facility in the North Academic District of the Blacksburg campus. The facility will expand the physical presence for the Myers-Lawson School of Construction, as well as add critical dining and academic spaces.
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Article ItemCollaborative project helps get life-saving supplies to those in need , article
Connection 2 Care is a project between the Institute for Policy and Governance in the School of Public and International Affairs and the Roanoke Valley Collective Response to the Opioid Crisis.
Take Note
- CASA cultural immersion experience in Mexico helps Architecture + Design students hone professional skills.
- Design work by Matt Pearson '00 tells a story of valor and sacrifice.
- MLSoC hosts a successful career fair.
- A+D Career Fair Employer Sign-up is open now.

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