Hospital Dons Pink Gloves and Dances for a Cure
Unless you live on another planet, you well know that October is breast cancer awareness month. The NFL, Nascar and a host of others businesses and community groups get in on the action by wearing pink in support of the cause.
Now a local group is getting in on the action. Employees of Lewis Gale Hospital at Montgomery decked themselves in pink scrubs and pink medical gloves, then danced through the hospital hallways in the hopes of raising money for breast cancer research.
Their flash-mob style dance routine, set to the tune “Raise Your Glass” by pop singer Pink (naturally), was entered in the Pink Glove Dance Contest sponsored by Medline. The winner of the nationwide contest will have $10,000 donated to the breast cancer research organization of their choice.
The hospital employees got some choreography assistance from the High Techs Dance Team at Virginia Tech. Part of the dance routine was also filmed in Lane Stadium to demonstrate how the hospital aims to work throughout the community for breast cancer awareness and prevention.
All video entries will be posted on pinkglovedance.com beginning October 3, when voting will begin. Winners will be announced October 28.
Main Street Improvements Bring Communications Award for Blacksburg
The improvements along downtown Blacksburg’s Main Street have not only garnered attention for their aesthetic and pedestrian improvements, but also for the way information was shared with local residents throughout the planning and construction phases.
The Town of Blacksburg won the 2011 Achievement Award in the communications category from the Virginia Municipal League. The town was honored for its Main Street Improvement Project Communication Plan, which sought input from residents and business owners during the plan’s development phase, and offered information on the disruptions created by the construction phase.
The communication plan included one-on-one meetings with business owners, and a web page that provided updates, maps, and information. The town also launched a blog to post photos and construction videos during the project, and to offer residents and visitors a chance to share their comments and questions. The town also shared information through Facebook, Twitter and an advertising campaign.
The Town of Blacksburg was judged to be best of 12 entrants in the communications category. The award will be presented to the town during the Virginia Municipal League Annual Conference on October 4.
New Virginia Tech Visitor’s Center to be open in time for 2011 Orientation
Virginia Tech New Student Orientation will take place beginning July 11th. Two day sessions provide students and parents with the opportunity to meet other new Hokies, register for classes, and receive their Hokie Passport (student id), experience life in the residence halls and much more.
This year new Hokies and their families will be the first to experience the new visitor’s center. This signature building will establish a new, mo
re convenient, front door to campus. The new center will have dedicated space for information sessions, interactive displays showcasing different aspects of the university and a two-story atrium with views overlooking the Duckpond, Burruss, and Lane Stadium.
Day one of orientation begins with check in from 8-9:30am where incoming freshmen will begin by meeting 30 energetic Orientation Leaders who will guide them through the full two days ending at around 4:00 pm on the second day. Click here for a tentative schedule.
Things to Bring to Orientation
- YOUR STUDENT ID NUMBER!
- Official/unofficial copies of your transcripts, AP scores, and IB scores
- Driver’s license or international passport
- Walking shoes
- Comfortable Clothes including a sweater or sweatshirt
- Alarm Clock
- Fan
A complete orientation checklist is available here.
Parking
Expect lots of walking, as there is only one lot where attendees will be allowed to park, at the intersection of Southgate and Spring Road, without receiving a ticket. A shuttle bus will be offered on day 1 but day 2 attendees should be prepared with proper shoes and attire that fits the weather.
Lodging and Meals
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Virginia Tech Graduation 2011
It’s that time again. The Virginia Tech Hokies are wrapping up finals this week preparing for this weekend’s graduation ceremony. Commencement is scheduled to begin at 2:30 p.m. on May 13 in Cassell Coliseum. About 1,000 Virginia Tech graduate and professional students are expected to receive degrees at the ceremony.
Betty Chao, founder of Westech International, will give the keynote address for this year’s commencement ceremony. Chao established Westech in 1994 as a one-person technical consulting business. Headquartered in Albuquerque, N.M., today the company employs about 800 people and has revenues of about $75 million a year.
Finding Employment in a tough economy
Hiring levels for Virginia Tech graduates have remained relatively the same, according to a newly released study by career services. Stuart Mease,
director of undergraduate career services, noted student perceptions may not equate to the reality of the current job market. “Not all degrees have the same level of demand”.
The need is for students to develop skills outside of their particular major, comparing the job market to a game of Blackjack. “You never know what card is going to turn over,” says Mease. Six months after graduation, 21 percent of graduates are still seeking employment, while only 2 percent have not begun to seek employment.
Rachel Dobroth, a senior communication major and president of the Tech chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America, said jobs were a major discussion among her group’s members. Dobroth, who is still looking for a job, said she usually stressed finding work through networking and not from standard job listings. “The jobs that are most meaningful are found through people and not through job listings,” Dobroth said.
Mease says, “There’s a myth out there if you have a degree, then a job is going to come calling,”That’s definitely not the case.” There are certainly different realities for students based on skill sets they have.
Regardless of future plans, we wish all of the 2011 graduates the best of luck in their future endeavors.
Sources: Roanoke Time, Collegiate Times
Virginia Tech Tailgate
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