Weekly Podcasts

  • A Touch of Tech

    01.27.12 A Touch of Tech

    Updated every Friday. This week: The Science Beneath Lane Stadium's Turf

    Length: 1:03

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  • Hokie Bird Podcasting

    01.23.12 HokieCast

    By students, for students. Find out what's happening around campus. Updated every Monday by noon.

    Length: 1:47

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  • Work+Life

    01.04.12 Work+Life@VT

    A new podcast for staff and faculty, focusing on work and life here at the university. Information you need to know. Behind the scenes across campus. Friends and coworkers sharing ideas and experiences. Listen for new installments at the beginning and the middle of every month.

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Archived Podcasts

    Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech

    Ruth Waalkes, executive director, discusses the Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech.

    Length: 3:39

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    Conflict Resolution

    Dale Robinson, manager of the conflict resolution program, offers tips and resources for handling conflict.
    Visit the conflict resolution program website

    Length: 8:27

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    Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute

    Cynda Johnson, founding dean and president of the Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute, describes the medical school's mission and curriculum.

    Length: 6:32

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    Michael Friedlander, founding Executive Director of the Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute, discusses the school's focus and direction.

    Length: 8:37

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Special Features

    Solar panels on parking deck

    parkingdeckSomething's happening on top of the Perry Street Parking Deck. A project installing solar panels on the upper level is underway, and once it's complete, solar energy will help power the parking deck.

    Length: 2:19

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    Institute for Creativity, Art, and Technology

    Ben KnappBenjamin Knapp, director of the Institute for Creativity, Arts, and Technology, shares the motivations behind the creation of the institute, its role at the university, and his vision for its future.

    Length: 5:56

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    Strong Together

    Strong Together logoA conversation with Dr. William Lewis, vice president for diversity and inclusion, explains the new campus-wide Strong Together initiative. The initiative builds on the Virginia Tech Principles of Community.

    Length: 5:25

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    Virginia Tech History

    Clara Cox, recently retired Director of Publications, completed the History and Historical Data of Virginia Tech. She talks about this comprehensive online resource that covers the university since its early days.
    Visit the history site

    Length: 10:33

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