Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 23rd of September.
Good morning, Blacksburg.
🏘️ Community
Resurrection Catholic Church held its annual Joyous Junque summer sale in June that raised over $86,000 (benefiting 27 local nonprofits).
The donation supported local community programs and added to ongoing nonprofit efforts.
🎓 Education
Virginia Tech's Department of Geoscience is hosting its annual fossil unwrapping party that invites community members to help unwrap, identify, and catalog real fossils (and learn about paleontology) on campus.
The event offers a hands-on opportunity to contribute to scientific discovery and explore Earth's ancient past.
Virginia Tech has increased weekly meal exchanges in its unlimited dining plan after freshmen complained about long lines and few options — the plan now lets students eat at several campus locations including West End, Turner Place, and Squires and its changes aim to ease dining stress during exam time.
🏥 Health
Experts will discuss new precision psychiatry treatments including AI in mental health at a two-day symposium held today and tomorrow at Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC in Roanoke.
Attendees include academics & pharma professionals exploring advances in schizophrenia treatment using the newly approved drug Cobenfy.
🏈 Sports
Virginia Tech safety Tyson Flowers said the Hokies (3-0) have embraced a new mindset after a tough season start last year marked by three straight losses.
Virginia Tech coach James Franklin said his offense has shown strong early-season performance on campus + he added the team will build on this success as the season develops.
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