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Event: 'New River Valley Women's Connection'

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Date: Monday, July 21, 2008 At 08:00:00 AM

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July 21st at The Farmhouse in Christiansburg. Dinner and program featuring music by the Sweet Adelines and speaker Renita Reece. Cost is $16.00. Please register by July 18th.

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Center for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching appoints director
Peter E. Doolittle of Christiansburg, Va., has been named director of Virginia Tech's Center for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching (CEUT).
Aerospace engineer earns Oak Ridge Associated Universities Ralph Powe Junior Faculty Award
Michael Philen, assistant professor of aerospace and ocean engineering at Virginia Tech, has recently received the Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) Ralph E. Powe Junior Faculty Award.
Pamplin's first-year MBAs begin Quest orientation
First-year MBA students at Virginia Tech's Pamplin College of Business will undergo the traditional Quest orientation of outdoor problem-solving and team-building exercises on Friday, Aug. 22.

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Certificate program in meeting and event planning to be offered spring 2009
Virginia Tech Continuing and Professional Education will again offer a four-weekend-long certificate program in meeting and event planning in spring 2009. This is the second time the program will be available since its inaugural offering in 2008.
Pamplin's first-year MBAs begin Quest orientation
First-year MBA students at Virginia Tech's Pamplin College of Business will undergo the traditional Quest orientation of outdoor problem-solving and team-building exercises on Friday, Aug. 22.
Large reservoir of mitochondrial DNA mutations identified in humans
Researchers at the University of Newcastle, England, and the Virginia Bioinformatics Institute at Virginia Tech in the United States have revealed a large reservoir of mitochondrial DNA mutations present in the general population.

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VT KnowledgeWorks launches business acceleration center extension
VT KnowledgeWorks has a new brand image. It is now a business acceleration center. The new designation recognizes the program's extension beyond the bounds of a typical business incubator.
Large reservoir of mitochondrial DNA mutations identified in humans
Researchers at the University of Newcastle, England, and the Virginia Bioinformatics Institute at Virginia Tech in the United States have revealed a large reservoir of mitochondrial DNA mutations present in the general population.
Annual Hokie Spirit Picnic at Lane Stadium to kick off new year for students, faculty, and staff
Virginia Tech's Department of Student Programs has teamed up with the Hokie Hi Committee and the Virginia Tech Athletic Department to welcome students to campus with the annual Hokie Spirit Picnic at Lane Stadium on Sunday, Aug. 24 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

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Large reservoir of mitochondrial DNA mutations identified in humans
Researchers at the University of Newcastle, England, and the Virginia Bioinformatics Institute at Virginia Tech in the United States have revealed a large reservoir of mitochondrial DNA mutations present in the general population.
Robin Panneton awarded Fulbright
Robin Panneton, associate professor of psychology and director of developmental and biological psychology in Virginia Tech's College of Science, has received a Canadian-U.S. 2008 Fulbright Visiting Chair Award.
Annual Hokie Spirit Picnic at Lane Stadium to kick off new year for students, faculty, and staff
Virginia Tech's Department of Student Programs has teamed up with the Hokie Hi Committee and the Virginia Tech Athletic Department to welcome students to campus with the annual Hokie Spirit Picnic at Lane Stadium on Sunday, Aug. 24 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

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Aerospace engineer earns Oak Ridge Associated Universities Ralph Powe Junior Faculty Award
Michael Philen, assistant professor of aerospace and ocean engineering at Virginia Tech, has recently received the Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) Ralph E. Powe Junior Faculty Award.
Large reservoir of mitochondrial DNA mutations identified in humans
Researchers at the University of Newcastle, England, and the Virginia Bioinformatics Institute at Virginia Tech in the United States have revealed a large reservoir of mitochondrial DNA mutations present in the general population.
Biomedical foundation supports technology aimed at destroying cancer cells
A new technology, using electric pulses to destroy cancer tissue and named by NASA Tech Briefs as one of seven key technological breakthroughs of 2007, is receiving additional support aimed at moving the procedure to the marketplace. One of its lead developers, Rafael V. Davalos, a faculty member of the Virginia Tech-Wake Forest University School of Biomedical Engineering and Sciences (SBES), received a $240,000 grant from the Wallace H. Coulter Foundation and $25,000 from the Wake Forest Comprehensive Cancer Center.

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Back to School Bash August 22, 2008 Come out to the Blacksburg Aquatic Center this Friday, August 22 for a back to school pool party! We will have plenty of snacks and activities (snorkeling, slip ‘n’ slide, water basketball, and arts & crafts) for all ages! Elementary Schools: 5... Salem After Five August 22, 2008 Friday, August 22nd Salem Summer Concert Series, Presented by Salem Parks & Recreation and Q99-FM. 5:30 p.m. Salem Farmers Market, Featuring "The Tams" Admission: Adults $5/Children 12 and under are free. Children's play area and food court. Sponsored by... New River Classic Cruisers Cruise-In August 22, 2008 Each Friday from 5:30pm to 8:30 pm at the Radford Shopping Plaza on Lee Highway in Fairlawn. Anyone interested in autos is invited. DJ, door prizes, a 50/50 raffle and more each week. For more information email jc.clark1@verizon.net. Friday Night Jamboree August 22, 2008 The Floyd Country Store is more than a music venue. It has become a traditional gathering place on Friday nights for musicians, dancers, and visitors from all over the world. The Friday Night Jamboree is an outstanding and authentic experience you can... Friday Night High School Football Matchups August 22, 2008 August 22nd. All games start at 7:30pm unless otherwise noted. Local radio and internet coverage of the games is also noted. Graham @ Christiansburg (101.7FM) Northside @ Pulaski County (107.1FM) Floyd County @ Grayson County (NRVSports.com) View Full Calendar Add New Event

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Back to School Bash
August 22, 2008

Come out to the Blacksburg Aquatic Center this Friday, August 22 for a back to school pool party! We will have plenty of snacks and activities (snorkeling, slip ‘n’ slide, water basketball, and arts & crafts) for all ages!
- Elementary Schools: 5...
Salem After Five
August 22, 2008
Friday, August 22nd Salem Summer Concert Series, Presented by Salem Parks & Recreation and Q99-FM. 5:30 p.m. Salem Farmers Market, Featuring "The Tams" Admission: Adults $5/Children 12 and under are free. Children's play area and food court. Sponsored by...
New River Classic Cruisers Cruise-In
August 22, 2008
Each Friday from 5:30pm to 8:30 pm at the Radford Shopping Plaza on Lee Highway in Fairlawn. Anyone interested in autos is invited. DJ, door prizes, a 50/50 raffle and more each week. For more information email jc.clark1@verizon.net.
Friday Night Jamboree
August 22, 2008

The Floyd Country Store is more than a music venue. It has become a traditional gathering place on Friday nights for musicians, dancers, and visitors from all over the world. The Friday Night Jamboree is an outstanding and authentic experience you can...
Friday Night High School Football Matchups
August 22, 2008

August 22nd. All games start at 7:30pm unless otherwise noted. Local radio and internet coverage of the games is also noted.
- Graham @ Christiansburg (101.7FM)
- Northside @ Pulaski County (107.1FM)
- Floyd County @ Grayson County (NRVSports.com)