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  • The Hokie Nation named Virginian of the Year

    Listen in as the Virginia Press Association honors "The Hokie Nation" with its 2008 Virginian of the Year Award. The annual Virginian of the Year Award is the association's highest citizen-honor and celebrates the triumphs and successes of a native Virginian.

    Length: 20:03

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  • Virginia's Energy Plan

    As a member of Gov. Timothy Kaine's Energy Policy Council, Associate Professor of Apparel, Housing, and Resource Management Irene Leech says the new Virginia Energy Plan shows promise, but needs money.

    Length: 11:13

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Special Features

  • University Commencement address, spring 2008

    Photo courtesy of NBC News NBC News Anchor Hoda Kotb addresses the class of 2008 at University Commencement ceremony and shares a story about searching for a job.

    Length: 12:23
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    Read the related news story: "NBC News anchor/correspondent and Virginia Tech alumna Hoda Kotb to deliver 2008 University Commencement address."

  • April 16 Study underway

    Russell JonesProfessor of Psychology Russell Jones and researchers from Harvard Medical School are surveying students, faculty, and staff in the wake of the April 16 tragedy.

    Results, which will be used to help aid the recovery process, are expected to be released in summer 2008.

    Length: 7:48
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  • New Threat to Honeybees

    Photo courtesy of Mateusz Atroszko Entomology Professor Rick Fell talks about Colony Collapse Disorder, a new devastating threat to Virginia's bee colonies and the agricultural products they pollinate.

    Length: 10:20
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    Learn more about Colony Collapse Disorder from the related news release.

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