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Blacksburg
Wednesday, February 5th, 2025
Good morning, Blacksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 5th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Virginia Tech's Delta Lambda Phi fraternity organizes a drag show on Feb. 14 to fundraise for the Trevor Project, featuring professional and student performers. Collegiate Times
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The Roanoke-Blacksburg region receives nearly $5 million in funding from GO Virginia to commercialize biomedical research and innovations, aiming to create over 1,300 jobs and generate significant economic impact. Cardinal News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Virginia Tech is set to celebrate Giving Day on Feb. 19, 2025, encouraging a 24-hour period of support from its global community. Virginia Tech News
- ➤ Virginia Tech received approval to launch a Master of Science in data science this fall, aiming to meet the growing industry demand for data science professionals. Virginia Tech News
- ➤ Virginia Tech's Campus internEXP program provides valuable on-campus internships, blending academic and practical experience for students like Janae Neely, aiding in their career development. Virginia Tech News
- ➤ Patricia Wooten, with nearly 20 years of HR experience, has been appointed as the division director of human resources for the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Virginia Tech. Virginia Tech News
- ➤ The International Archive of Women in Architecture at Virginia Tech marks its 40th anniversary with events and digital exhibits in Blacksburg and Venice, celebrating the contributions of women architects globally. Virginia Tech News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A trial date of July 14 and 15 has been set for 24-year-old Blacksburg Town Council Member Liam Watson, who is accused of election fraud. WSLS 10
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Erin Hachwi uses her breast cancer survival story to inspire women to prioritize mammograms, honoring her mother's memory and emphasizing early detection. WSLS 10
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Richard Feynman
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