Virginia Tech, Blacksburg VA | Nearby Businesses

• College and University
• Education

800 Drillfield Dr
Blacksburg, VA 24061
(540) 231-6000

Virginia Tech’s Moss Arts Center presents renowned artists from around the globe and from close to home, with a special focus on experiences that expand cultural awareness and deepen understanding. Uniquely partnered with the Institute for Creativity, Arts, and Technology, the Moss Arts Center houses the Street and Davis Performance Hall and its Anne and Ellen Fife Theatre, visual art galleries, the experimental venue the Cube, and research studios.

Our Student Centers include: Graduate Life Center Johnston Student Center Squires Student Center Our Venues Include: War Memorial Chapel Burruss Hall Auditorium Vision To be a national leader in cultivating innovative environments and communities in order to provide transformative experiences for all Hokies. Mission Student Engagement and Campus Life complements the academic experience by building communities, promoting holistic education and cultivating environments where lived experiences can occur through leadership, innovation, and service. As we recognize the diverse needs of each student, we foster collaboration with strategic partners to provide excellence in personal development, customer service, and opportunities for growth.

Vawter Hall was built in 1962 in the President’s Quad and is home to 327 residents. Vawter Hall has a unique, Z-like floor layout unlike any of the other halls. The hall features a kitchen, two laundry rooms, TV lounge and several other study lounges, and is close to an outdoor volleyball court. Vawter Hall is a traditional style, co-ed residence hall at Virginia Tech. There are about 54 residents per bathroom. Visitation hours: 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. weekdays, 10 a.m. Friday until 2 a.m. Sunday Amenities: Study lounges and TV lounge (although currently being used as student rooms), vending machines, storage, kitchen, laundry Average size: 14'3" by 11'6" Furniture: Beds, desks, chairs, dressers, closets, book shelves, new marble sinks, mirror

The School of Visual Arts (SOVA) at Virginia Tech offers an expansive undergraduate education in fine art, art history, visual and digital design, embracing contemporary and traditional techniques, as well as a master's of fine arts in creative technologies. Through our Studio Art and Visual Communication Design Programs we offer an inclusive approach toward educating artists, implementing new and established technologies in analog and virtual realms that are uniquely available at Virginia Tech. Our Art History program we educate students in analytical skills necessary to place visual culture in its broader historical context. The MFA in Creative Technologies will offer an inclusive approach toward educating artist and designers, as well as implementing new and established technologies in analog and virtual realms that are uniquely available to Virginia Tech. Our goal is to provide the Commonwealth and the larger world with talented, imaginative, and diverse individuals who interface creatively and positively with the society of the 21st Century.

The Event Planning Office, located in 221 Squires Student Center, is your first step in planning an event in any of the following locations: Squires Student Center Johnston Student Center War Memorial Chapel Burruss Hall Auditorium Graduate Life Center Public Space on campus Advertising locations for A-Frames, Banners, and Display Cases located in Squires Student Center Come visit us, call us at 540.231.5005, or email us at [email protected]. We look forward to helping you plan your next event!

Recruitment Director: Phillip Mosberg 804-335-5581 [email protected] Location of Our House: Off of main street in downtown Blacksburg behind the Wells Fargo and Sharkeys. RUSH SCHEDULE: Recruitment Director: Phillip Mosberg 804-335-5581 [email protected] Location of Our House: Off of main street in downtown Blacksburg behind the Wells Fargo and Sharkeys. RUSH SCHEDULE: September 10th: Greek 101 in Squire Colonial Ball Room (6:30 P.M.-8 P.M.) September 12th: Meet and Greet at House (6 P.M.-9 P.M.) September 14th: Trip to New River (2:30 P.M.-6:30 P.M.) September 17th: Monday Night Football at the House (7:30 P.M.- End of Game) September 19th: Sports on the Drill Field (4 P.M.- 6:30 P.M.) September 23rd: Closed Rush Established in 1899, the Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity has long stood for the time honored traditions created by our founders while also embracing the new century with our motto, "Better Men. Better Lives." We are a group of individuals that are dedicated to academics, athletics, leadership, philanthropy, and building friendships that last a lifetime. Our chapter has a very strict no hazing policy and is based entirely around the principles of Brotherhood. ATHLETICS Intramural Sports Hokie Grail Winners 3 times out of the past four years. We consistently field teams in a large variety of different sports. Participate with sororities on several different co-rec teams SERVICE Giving back to the community is something we take pride in and actively strive to do. Participating in events like Greeks Giving Back, Relay for Life, The Big Event, Hokie Helpers, Special Olympics Bowling, and other smaller service events around the area have helped us gain the respect and appreciation from the local community. Our efforts also helped us to recently make our community service program award winning SCHOLARSHIP Scholarship is key as success for a Delta Sig beyond their college career is essential. Consistently among the top five fraternities in grades. Last spring we earned a cumulative 3.09, higher than the all-undergraduate average and earning us one of the highest grade averages out of any fraternity During our pledge process, new members are required to attend study hours, and are connected with brothers in their majors who can help them with classes and course registration. LEADERSHIP Brothers throughout Delta Sig are involved in SGA, Ring Design, Student Alumni Associates, Interfraternity Council, the Collegiate Times and are Orientation leaders, Hokie Ambassadors, Resident Advisors. PHILANTHROPY Each year we support our national philanthropic organization, the American Red Cross with our events See-Saw for Life and Egyptian Expedition (our week long philanthropy in which sororities compete in fundraising and fun activities) We also participate and take pride in our participation in other organizations philanthropies.

Virginia Tech has built a reputation for outstanding dining. Our dining program stays at the leading edge of national trends. Customers report high overall satisfaction and appreciate the variety of dining options available on campus. Recent customer comments such as "I brag about our food service to my friends and family" illustrate that the Virginia Tech students share our pride in the dining program. Dining Services serves approximately 7.1 million meals per year Total on-campus sales of $51 million annually Current national brand annual gross sales of over $9.5 million Largest single employer on campus, employing over 2,100 people Approximately 18,500 dining plan holders with debit-style plans that can be used in any of the dining centers Awards and Honors Dining Services maintains a tradition of award-winning programming, venues, and service. In the last five years, more than 50 colleges and businesses have visited our facilities to see a successful university dining program in action. Vision Statement Dining Services at Virginia Tech will be the leader of college and university food service by providing innovative and exceptional food, venues, programs and services while fostering student development and a sense of community. Dining Services Values Statement "I value every individual's right to have a quality experience."

Kids' Tech University (KTU; http://kidstechuniversity.org), a pioneering educational initiative designed to excite children about science and provide them with a real university experience. Kids' Tech University was spearheaded by the Biocomplexity Institute of Virginia Tech (formally VBI) in collaboration with the Virginia Cooperative Extension’s 4-H Youth Development Program. Children, their parents and teachers, visit a local university campus and they participate in a series of engaging scientific activities, including lectures by world-renown researchers and hands-on laboratory experiments. The goal is to expose children early to cutting-edge research in science, math, engineering, and technology to encourage them to purse science careers.

VTIPG, a university level research institute, was created to blend theory with practice by providing a variety of policy-related services. With its diverse group of people, VTIPG has the resources to help you and your organization in a variety of capacties. VTIPGs work reflects the beliefs that better information can lead to improved public policy and that both public and private institutions have critical roles to play in the solution of public problems Our evolving mission is to continue to stimulate and support excellent social science research on significant public policy issues and to apply and disseminate the findings widely- to students, scholars, policymakers, and the public at large.

A place where interested students and parents can ask questions and find out more about the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets. One of the nation's six premier senior military colleges, we offer two equal tracks: Military (for cadets enrolled in one of our three top-performing ROTC programs Army, Air Force, or Naval -including the Marine Option), or Citizen-Leader (for cadets who want the additional preparation for securing a career after graduation). Currently, 1,095 cadets are enrolled, with approximately 375 new cadets enrolling each year, fairly equally divided amongst each of the ROTCs and the Citizen Leader Track. All ROTC cadets are required to be enrolled in the Corps of Cadets. The Corps lives together on Upper Quad in brand new, air conditioned residence halls all four years. Fifth year students graduate from the Corps and are allowed to live off-campus. The Corps has quiet hours for four hours each evening, Sunday through Thursday. And, cadets take a leadership lab each semester, which can lead to an academic minor in Leadership Studies. At the heart of our leader development program, is the Honor Code: A cadet will not lie, cheat, steal, nor tolerate those who do. the non-toleration clause is above and beyond what other students at Virginia Tech are expected to live up to. Thank-you for visiting our Facebook page!

The Department of Sustainable Biomaterials provides the highest quality education to our students and conduct leading-edge research in sustainable biomaterials to meet society's needs and protect the environment.

Hokie Wellness is designed to deliver programming and information which focuses on the physical, emotional, social and financial well-being of all University employees. Visit our website at www.hokiewellness.hr.vt.edu to find more information about the programs outlined in this guide.

Student Centers and Activities Ticket Office provides efficient and convenient methods of distributing tickets and event information for social, cultural, and educational programs at Virginia Tech.The Box Office is located on the first floor in Squires Student Center. It is the major ticket distribution center for events other than athletics. For over 25 years, the Ticket Offices has provided ticket sales for plays, popular concerts, classical music performances, and lectures in the Blacksburg community. In addition to single ticket sales, the Ticket Office processes and sells season subscriptions for Arts at Virginia Tech.

The Event Planning Office, located in 221 Squires Student Center, is your first step in planning an event in any of the following locations: Squires Student Center Johnston Student Center War Memorial Chapel Burruss Hall Auditorium Graduate Life Center Public Space on campus Advertising locations for A-Frames, Banners, and Display Cases located in Squires Student Center Come visit us, call us at 540.231.5005, or email us at [email protected]. We look forward to helping you plan your next event!

To learn how to live in the GLC, contact [email protected]. Interested in reserving a meeting space in the GLC? Contact [email protected] or 231-6500. For questions about events, programs, and services - contact [email protected] or 231-9561.

317 ICTAS, Stanger St., Virginia Polytechnic Institute& State University Blacksburg, Virginia 24061 Dept of Biomedical Engineering Medical Center Blvd. Winston-Salem, NC 27157 The Virginia Tech-Wake Forest University School of Biomedical Engineering and Sciences (SBES) is a unique collaboration between Wake Forest University and Virginia Tech whose purpose is to "provide a framework for the generation and dissemination of knowledge through research and education for the improvement of human and animal health through cooperative advancement in engineering, science and medicine." Through the Graduate Schools of Wake Forest University and Virginia Tech, SBES provides a program for graduate education in biomedical engineering leading to an M.S., a Ph.D. and M.D./Ph.D., or a DVM/Ph.D. The Graduate Schools have agreed on the common requirements for acceptance and graduation, and the final degree is conferred from both universities. This unique agreement demonstrates the commitment that the universities have for this program and provides a rich and varied environment for education and research.

In an effort to address the priority needs/concerns outlined in the newly published final report of the Strategic Review of Agricultural Education: Preparing Students for Successful Transition to College and Careers, the Department of Agricultural and Consumer Services has awarded the Virginia Tech Department of Agriculture and Extension Education a grant. Additional funding has been committed to this project from the Virginia Tech Community Viability Foundation Endowment. The goals of this project include supporting program management and module development; implementation of eight innovative program design models and resources (including content specific guidebooks) in agricultural education; and pre-service preparation and early career teacher continuing education programs.

The DreamVendor is an interactive 3D printing station for Virginia Tech students to enable them to quickly fabricate prototypes for their academic, and even personal, design projects. Think of it as a vending machine with an infinite inventory - you simply insert an SD card that contains 3D printer code (generated from your CAD model) into the machine; the DreamVendor then prints your 3D part and dispenses it into a bin when it's finished. In addition, the DreamVendor houses physical examples of the latest research by the members of the DREAMS Lab. We hope that the DreamVendor will provide students with an easy way to access the exciting field of additive manufacturing.

The infant - Language Emotion Attention Perception Laboratory (i-LEAP) conducts studies on various aspects of how infants learn to communicate throughout the first year after birth. We are interested in how infants learn to recognize voices, faces, accents, emotions, and word-object relations. We use different methods involving visual attention, heart rate, eye scanning, and joint attention to understand what it is infants understand and recognize about language relevant events in their everyday worlds. We welcome parents with infants from 6 - to 17-months of age.

Like us on Facebook to hear about upcoming club activities and presentations, new courses, study abroad options and more!

Vawter Hall was built in 1962 in the President’s Quad and is home to 327 residents. Vawter Hall has a unique, Z-like floor layout unlike any of the other halls. The hall features a kitchen, two laundry rooms, TV lounge and several other study lounges, and is close to an outdoor volleyball court. Vawter Hall is a traditional style, co-ed residence hall at Virginia Tech. There are about 54 residents per bathroom. Visitation hours: 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. weekdays, 10 a.m. Friday until 2 a.m. Sunday Amenities: Study lounges and TV lounge (although currently being used as student rooms), vending machines, storage, kitchen, laundry Average size: 14'3" by 11'6" Furniture: Beds, desks, chairs, dressers, closets, book shelves, new marble sinks, mirror

The Integrated Design Studio provides lab space and equipment for students enrolled in design based courses. ECE students have new dedicated space for design projects, with the opening of the department’s Integrated Design Studio on the second floor of Whittemore Hall. The design studio complements the new integrated design courses being offered for upper-level students, particularly the new two-semester, project-based capstone design courses. In the studio, students have access to equipment, work benches, project storage, meeting space, and advice from director of instructional laboratories, Dennis Sweeney. According to Sweeney, “it’s hard for me to say no to the students.” Three of the four new integrated capstone design options currently use the space. Two are familiar competition teams: the underwater robotics team, advised by Dan Stilwell, with Craig Woolsey of AOE, and the IEEE robotics team, advised by Cameron Patterson and Jaime De La Ree. The other capstone design course using the new space is a two-semester design sequence that focuses on radio frequency (RF) spectrum sensing and is taught by Steven Ellingson. The class is designing and building an RF spectrum sensing system. Soon, Sweeney expects students who are building CubeSats with Scott Bailey to begin using the space. Another project using the studio is managed by Sweeney and stemmed from Joseph Baker’s class on exploration of the space environment. The class is designing a payload with two cameras along with sensors and a GPS tracking beacon. A weather balloon will take it 30 km (nearly 100,000 ft.) into the stratosphere. When the balloon bursts the payload will parachute down for recovery. The project is providing a base level of capability that future classes can use for actual space science data collection, according to Baker. Engineering fee funds were used for the renovation and initial equipment in the studio. Some of the materials in the studio are funded by grants from General Motors and Lockheed Martin. “These grants are critical: it’s money we can spend on things like electronics components,” Sweeney says. The studio is available around the clock and students using the space are briefed on safety and protocol. “The environment and culture of safety is something students have to learn from the very start,” says Sweeney.

Studio STEM challenges students to creatively solve real-world issues related to energy and the environment. Through activities, students construct knowledge of science and math by actively manipulating and testing ideas and materials. Web-based activities are integral as students present work, discuss strategies, and document processes online. Studio STEM gives students insight into the engineering world by exploring and applying grade level math and science subject matter in real world, real-time problems. Taking advantage of interests in social networking and mobile devices we develop game-based applications that enhance the learning experience.

Information for students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends of the Department of Religion & Culture at Virginia Tech.

Welcome to the Department of Crop and Soil Environmental Sciences at Virginia Tech. For more than 100 years, our department has served the citizens of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Our vision is to be a pre-eminent department for teaching, research, extension, and outreach to provide sustainable ecosystem management and improved environmental quality. As a department with strong expertise in both Environmental and Agronomic (crops and soils) sciences, we are committed to improving present and future health and livelihoods through a deeper understanding of processes and functions involving living organisms, soil, and water in intensively managed and degraded ecosystems. We focus our strong expertise in environmental and agronomic sciences, and plant genomics, genetics, and breeding on the improvement of agroecosystem productivity and environmental quality in a variety of rural and urban landscapes. Our award-winning faculty conduct research and outreach programs that create positive impacts in Virginia and beyond. More than 210 students are currently enrolled in our two undergraduate degree programs, Environmental Science, and Crop and Soil Science. Almost 50 graduate students are studying for M.S. or Ph.D. degrees. We are committed to individual and personal attention and outstanding learning opportunities for our students. Come and explore what our department has to offer!

We do workshops, outreach events, classroom education, and public health promotions for Virginia Tech campus and community. Our services include workshops about sleep, stds, contraception, nutrition, skin cancer, tobacco-use prevention, and others. We have Tobacco Treatment Specialists on staff and offer a wide variety of quitting services. We work on public health programs such as Cold and Influenza education, infectious disease awareness, and numerous others. We regularly work with SHC health care providers as part of comprehensive medical care. https://twitter.com/VTHealthEd Follow us on Facebook and Twitter for updates and workshop information!

VT INFORMS is a highly active graduate student organization. We meet Wednesdays from 12:15-1:15p.m. in Durham Hall Room 260 (conference room inside ISE main office). At every meeting, students enjoy a delicious pizza lunch while learning the latest research findings from university professors and industry experts.

The Intercultural Engagement Center at Virginia Tech As a department within the Division of Student Affairs our programs, policies, and personnel are aligned to uplift and examine the Aspirations for Student Learning. Our mission is to create the conditions for underrepresented student success and to develop the cultural competence of every Virginia Tech student. We achieve this mission in three ways: Advocacy, Advising, and Awareness. Advocacy • Community Kick-Off • Cultural Achievement Ceremonies • Policy Reviews • Bias Incident Response • Community Driven Response Advising • Asian American Student Union (AASU) • Black Organizations Council (BOC) • HokiePRIDE (LGBTQ+ student organization) • Jewish Student Union (JSU) • Latino Association of Student Organizations (LASO) • Informal Advising of any student or student organization that feels they might fit within the scope of our mission. Awareness • History & Heritage Months • MLK Celebrations • Cultural Centers • VTInterCom: Dialogues for Social Change • VTAction • Retreats • Safe Zone