Thursday, March 18, 2010

It's easy being green

The great Kermit the Frog once said, "It's not easy being green." That might be true for The Muppet star; however, finding green in the sea of maroon and orange at Virginia Tech is easy.

In fact, the university has a strong commitment to building a sustainable campus. Annually, Virginia Tech partners with the Town of Blacksburg and Sustainable Blacksburg for Sustainability Week, where several events are held both on and off campus that highlight green initiatives and goals.

The university's Alternative Transportation department provides great green options for students, faculty, and staff to include carpool and vanpool programs and the Bike, Bus, & Walk program. Virginia Tech's Alternative Transportation department consistently receives the Best Workplaces for Commuters award, taking gold in the December 2009 "Race to Excellence" Virtual Awards Ceremony.

Recycling is a big deal on campus. You'll spot large maroon recycling bins in various locations throughout campus. In addition, the university participates in RecycleMania annually.

Sustainable dining initiatives include trayless dining halls and composting.

In 2010, Virginia Tech took one of the elite seats among the Green Commonwealth Challenge winners as a result of the many employees who utilize alternative commuting options and the recent launch of an internal Green Campus Challenge.

In October 2009, Virginia Tech received an overall "B" rating in the annual College Sustainability Report Card.



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Thursday, March 11, 2010

Get Your Game On

With 12 tennis courts, two facilities - McComas Hall and War Memorial Gym - and more than 50 extramural and intramural sports clubs, Virginia Tech has nearly endless opportunities when it comes to recreational sports.

Check out our facilities:

  • 8-lane indoor swimming pool
  • weight-training and cardiovascular area
  • 2 fitness studios
  • 3 basketball/volleyball courts
  • locker/shower facilities
  • elevated walking/jogging track

War Memorial Gym:
  • indoor swimming pool
  • six basketball courts
  • weight-training & cardiovascular areas
  • 13 racquetball/handball courts
  • gymnastics room
  • 3 multipurpose rooms
  • 4 volleyball courts
  • 2 squash courts
  • locker rooms with sauna and shower facilities

A wide variety of fitness classes are held each week. In addition, a personal training program is available to students, faculty, and staff. Throughout the year, Recreational Sports hosts a variety of special events, including golf tournaments, 5K runs, bench press competition, special fitness classes, and numerous incentive programs.

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Thursday, March 4, 2010

February Transfer Hokie News

Throughout the academic year we publish a newsletter to keep you posted about the latest news and upcoming deadlines, etc. Check out the February Transfer Hokie News where you will learn more about:
  • Upcoming Deadlines
  • Show me the money!
  • News From Campus
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Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Outreach at VT

Virginia Tech places great emphasis on outreach. Why? Because it helps to prepare students for the modern workforce and enriches the communities where Hokies live and work. In 2008, the university developed the Center for Student Engagement and Community Partnerships (CSECP). The purpose of the CSECP is to be a liaison between campus and the community, which furthers the university's land-grant mission and helps Hokies live Virginia Tech's motto: Ut Prosim (That I May Serve).

The CSECP, with the aid of Service-Learning at VT, even works with faculty to incorporate community service into coursework. In addition, through partnerships with VTEngage, the CSECP encourages student volunteerism. If you decide to transfer to Virginia Tech, we hope you will check out some volunteer opportunities!
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Thursday, February 11, 2010

At Virginia Tech living off campus is practically living on campus

By Tyler Murphy
2009 Graduate
2009 Admissions Advisor


Off campus housing may as well be considered on campus housing. Blacksburg is a small community and living within the immediate area, the farthest I ever had to travel was approximately 2 miles. With the Blacksburg Transit bus system, getting to campus was easily accessible and time efficient.

In fact, I quickly found that I was filling my gas tank a couple of times every few months. I rarely needed my car even living off campus because of the options made available to me. If public transportation isn't your thing, you'll find people biking all over town. And trust me, there is a bike rack every few hundred feet so no need to worry about where to put your bike once you arrive to your next class or other destination. Even the Blacksburg Transit buses have bike racks on the front.

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Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Where do all the transfers go

We've said it before and we'll say it again: when you transfer to Virginia Tech, you're a Hokie. No "T" label for transfer students. Nope. You're a Hokie, simple as that.

One thing that is slightly different for transfer students is housing. When you're a transfer student, you don't have guarenteed on-campus housing. You can sign up for an on-campus lottery (a transfer housing waitlist), but you should check out off campus housing.


Virginia Tech does a couple of things to help students find off campus housing:





Keep in mind that when living off campus, you can still take advantage of things like alternative transportation and dining on campus.


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Thursday, February 4, 2010

Whether living on or off campus, the award-winning dining is a must

By Erika, a junior in the College of Liberal Arts & Human Sciences
Major: sociology
Minor: psychology

Virginia Tech's dining halls have a variety of food options, all of which are amazing! I enjoy West End Market; I love the pasta and burgers there. I also like Hokie Grill & Co., which has a Chick-fil-A and Pizza Hut.

Whether you live on campus or not, I would personally suggest getting a Dining Plan. Although I live off campus, I usually eat lunch and get snacks on campus. I also grab an occasional dinner on campus as well. Most places on campus only accept Dining Plans and Dining Dollars. If you do not purchase a Dining Plan, but find yourself wanting to eat on campus you can add Dining Dollars to your Hokie Passport either throughHokieSpa or Hokie Passport machines located in the dining halls.

Virginia Tech has a variety of options when it comes to Dining Plans, it is important to choose the one best for you. Some things to consider are: whether or not you will be living on campus, how often will you buy groceries or cook for yourself, and if you prefer to go out to eat.

When you get to campus, I hope you give Virginia Tech's national award-winning dining a try!

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