@VTBoVGradRep

Sabrina Sturgeon - Graduate Student Representative to the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors - 2020-2021

 Blacksburg, Va.
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Joined July 2013
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So many updates! GA salaries will get a 5% bump for this coming year, comp fees are changing, and Phil Miskovic will be our new grad student rep to the BOV, and much more. Read it all here: vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2021/… @VTGradCommunity @RoanokeGSA @vtgsaDC @VTBoVGradRep

Virginia Tech Board of Visitors sets tuition and fees, bestows highest faculty honor on two...

The board also approved four new University Distinguished Professor appointments and the university's updated Climate Action Commitment.

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All students are encouraged to submit comments to the BoV & attend budget workshop. bit.ly/3qIjaLV We will use our survey at bit.ly/CostOfLiving_GSA_2021 to better advocate for stipend increases, better health insurance, & overall financial stability for VT grad students.
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VT students: here are some classes with Black faculty to consider for spring semester.
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the registration deadline was just extended to thursday (Oct 15) - make sure you’re registered!
VT Engage@VT_Engage13 Oct 2020
Virginia-based #Hokies, are you registered to vote? Today is the last day in VA to register! Head to elections.virginia.gov to register or update your registration. Outside VA? Head to vote411.org to check your state's deadlines. #HokiesVote
White text on a maroon background reads "Hokies Vote" over a Virginia Tech logo.

ALT White text on a maroon background reads "Hokies Vote" over a Virginia Tech logo.

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So so proud to celebrate this step towards student equity funded by Mehul (who’s a Board member!!) & Hema Sanghani. Alllll the Hokie love for this new initiative.
Virginia Tech@virginia_tech30 Sep 2020
Replying to @virginia_tech
The Market provides up to 75 students with enough fresh ingredients for seven days of meals and differs from hundreds of university programs nationwide in that it’s an online-driven system – providing more flexibility during COVID-19, but also helping to maintain student privacy.
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VT BoV Graduate Rep. retweeted
Town of Blacksburg
@Blacksburg_Gov16 Sep 2020
The discussion, “Community Conversations; Navigating the Challenges and Opportunities of a Public Health Emergency Together,” will be via zoom. See link for details. vtnews.vt.edu/notices/091520…
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VT BoV Graduate Rep. retweeted
Virginia Tech@virginia_tech14 Sep 2020
ICYMI: See this recap of Friday's student-driven virtual conversation, where we discussed #COVID19 metrics used for decision-making, spring semester plans, repercussions for breaking public health rules, and more. ⬇️ vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2020/…

Virtual conversation addresses students' COVID-19 concerns

During a Sept. 11 virtual conversation, Virginia Tech President Tim Sands and other university leaders fielded questions from eight undergraduate and graduate students.

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Okay I know everyone’s been staying up late wondering what goes on at the BOV meetings... well here’s the answer 😊 come along with @VTBoVGradRep and I --> highlights include our COVID scientists, a new animal cancer center, & milking cows! instagram.com/tv/CE92QV1nkzL…
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VT BoV Graduate Rep. retweeted
Dr. Martina Svyantek@svyantek4 Sep 2020
Want to work with me this year as a @VTGSA Program Chair? Fill out this application by 5 pm on September 9th! @VT_GrATE @VTGradCommunity @RoanokeGSA @VTNCRGSA @VTBoVGradRep virginiatech.qualtrics.com/j…
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VT BoV Graduate Rep. retweeted
Virginia Tech Provost@VT_Provost26 Aug 2020
It is essential that ALL members of the @virginia_tech community (including faculty, staff, and wage employees) lead by example, adhere to the same standards required of our students. #UtProsim #Hokies vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2020/…

To all employees: Do your part to limit the spread of COVID-19

A message from Senior Vice President and Chief Business Officer Dwayne Pinkney and Executive Vice President and Provost Cyril Clarke to all faculty, staff, and wage employees.

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VT BoV Graduate Rep. retweeted
Anita R. Walz@ARWalz22 Aug 2020
A bright spot: a prof said to me yesterday that he is very happy with how @virginia_tech has handled mode of teaching. "It was completely up to me." For the record, we are 60% online, 7% in person, and the rest various forms of hybrid. Extensive support for course design, lab 1/n
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VT BoV Graduate Rep. retweeted
Virginia Tech@virginia_tech24 Aug 2020
From @fshushok: "It is now clear that this public health crisis will not be solved without clear and definitive boundaries that are enforced with swift and serious action. The following requirements are to provide clarity in your decision-making." ⬇️
A white, teal, and orange graphic that reads "Be Committed. Be Well." and underneath reads: "There should not be ANY non-university sanctioned/monitored gatherings, on or off campus, larger than 15 people. Face masks/coverings should be worn at all social gatherings, with 6-foot physical distancing. Individuals should remove themselves from situations where this is not possible. Independent outdoor exercise is the only exception to the obligation of the face covering requirement."

ALT A white, teal, and orange graphic that reads "Be Committed. Be Well." and underneath reads: "There should not be ANY non-university sanctioned/monitored gatherings, on or off campus, larger than 15 people. Face masks/coverings should be worn at all social gatherings, with 6-foot physical distancing. Individuals should remove themselves from situations where this is not possible. Independent outdoor exercise is the only exception to the obligation of the face covering requirement."

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VT BoV Graduate Rep. retweeted
Dr. Martina Svyantek@svyantek24 Aug 2020
Info to share with @VTGSA @VT_GrATE and @VTGradCommunity!
VT Libraries@VTLibraries24 Aug 2020
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Good question. The graduate student lounge is open however, it is not part of the library seat reservation system and is first come, first served.
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If you haven’t downloaded the Hokie Ready or COVIDWISE apps yet... what are you waiting for? Hokies keep Hokies safe 😀😷 (full post on insta or link in bio for articles about each app)
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so proud of Virginia Tech today @VTSandsman vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2020/…
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VT BoV Graduate Rep. retweeted
Virginia Tech@virginia_tech13 Aug 2020
We are pleased to announce that the BOV voted unanimously this afternoon to rename two of our campus residence halls after African Americans who inspired the Hokie community and played an important role in shaping #VirginiaTech. vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2020/…

Board of Visitors Executive Committee approves new names for residence halls

With Thursday's action, the residence hall at 570 Washington Street, SW (formerly known as Lee Hall) is named for the late Janie and William Hoge, a local African American couple. The residence hall...

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VT BoV Graduate Rep. retweeted
Virginia Tech@virginia_tech13 Aug 2020
A message from @fshushok on listening to our student voices and canceling the implementation of any new @CCCatVT fees. vtnews.vt.edu/notices/cook-f…
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Replying to @RoanokeGSA
@RoanokeGSA @VTGradCommunity @VTBoVGradRep @VTmetroDC A message from Virginia Tech President Tim Sands vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2020/…
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Virginia Tech@virginia_tech6 Aug 2020
To encourage physical distancing, we've increased outdoor wireless availability across all of our campuses. See the map of WiFi areas and outdoor gathering spaces here ⬇️ vtnews.vt.edu/notices/it-nis…
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The report for the survey on Graduate Student Teaching Needs, Concerns, and Interests for Fall 2020 is now available: bit.ly/VTGrATE_Survey_Report
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