Events and Reunions

In celebration of National Agriculture month, Dean Alan Grant and the CALS Alumni Organization are bringing together three esteemed CALS alumni for a panel discussion on Virginia Agriculture. March 10 at 2 p.m. ET.

These panels will explore several career areas and feature alumni already established in their careers, other leaders, and employers. Participants will learn about different industries, job titles, and ways to navigate potential career paths. Mar. 10 (government, non-profit, and pre-law focus), and Apr. 13 (education and pre-health focus).

On March 10 at 7:30 p.m. ET, Virginia Tech has the pleasure of hosting Dr. Donna Strickland, a pioneer in the field of pulsed lasers. She was awarded the Nobel Prize in physics in 2018 for the practical implementation of chirped pulse amplification.

March 2021 should have marked the 30th anniversary of Virginia Tech's Civil War Weekend. Sadly, the COVID pandemic has foiled our plans. Instead of meeting in Blacksburg for a weekend, we'll meet via zoom on consecutive Thursday evenings in March: March 4, 11, and 18, 2021.

On March 12 at 6:30 p.m.ET, we will discuss the film "Free at Last—Martin Luther King, Jr.", an Emmy Award-winning behind-the-scenes documentary of the last months of Dr. King’s life, during the planning of and training for the Poor People’s March. Please watch the 90-minute film prior to this celebration.

Save the date now for the Run 4 Pi Virtual 5k on March 14. Registration includes a long sleeve shirt, a decal, and an embroidered keychain Register by March 1 to receive your race packet by March 14.

Many houses and apartments have exterior decks and balconies that provide outdoor living space. Unfortunately, many people are injured or killed from deck-related problems in the U.S. each year. On March 18 at noon ET, join Professor Joe Loferski of the Department of Sustainable Biomaterials as he presents details on the problem of deck safety and what homeowners can do to inspect their own decks and guardrails.

Step away from your screen and participate in our virtual 5K with alumni from around the world on March 20-21! Register by February 15 to receive a special t-shirt and decal designed by computer science students, Jonah Bishop and Alyssa Farrell, in time to wear it for the race. This swag pack will be mailed to the address you provide at checkout.

On Mar. 25 at 5:30 p.m., join Michael Young, Ph.D., as he discusses the genes that control circadian rhythms. Dr. Young is the recipient of the 2017 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine; the Richard and Jeanne Fisher Professor; and Vice President for Academic Affairs at The Rockefeller University.

On Apr. 15 at 5:30 p.m. ET, join Dr. Christine Stabell Benn as she discusses vaccines and our overall health. Dr. Benn is a Professor of Global Health at the University of Southern Denmark, and the Steering Board Member of The Bandim Health Project, Guinea-Bissau.