Blacksburg Local News – Thursday, February 20th, 2025

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Thursday, February 20th, 2025

Good morning, Blacksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 20th of February.

COMMUNITY NEWS

➤ Habitat for Humanity of the New River Valley initiates the Cars for Homes campaign to fund the construction of affordable homes in Blacksburg, VA by converting donated vehicles into funding for housing projects. New River Valley News

CULTURE NEWS

➤ The Dante Quartet, featuring tenor Brian Thorsett, debuts at the Moss Arts Center in Blacksburg, presenting the world premiere of 'The Wreaths of Time,' alongside works by Beethoven and Elgar. Virginia Tech News

EDUCATION NEWS

➤ Virginia Tech's annual Giving Day aims to unite over 19,000 donors to support the university through financial donations, with activities promoted by ambassadors across social media. WSLS 10
➤ Virginia Tech's School of Performing Arts presents 'Stupid F##king Bird', a contemporary adaptation of Chekhov's 'The Seagull', incorporating multimedia elements to explore modern themes in art and relationships. Virginia Tech
➤ Virginia Tech's interdisciplinary courses offer undergraduates project-based opportunities to enhance critical thinking, collaboration, and cross-disciplinary integration, aiming to better prepare them for the job market. Virginia Tech News
➤ Harpreet S. Dhillon, a professor and researcher at Virginia Tech, has been named the new associate dean for research and innovation at the College of Engineering, starting his position in December. Virginia Tech News
➤ Virginia Tech students enjoyed a snow day on the Blacksburg campus, covering the Drillfield in snow. Virginia Tech

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