National Capital Region Notices

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Virginia Tech National Capital Region Graduate Student Assembly and George Mason University are teaming up on a collaborative local project to serve the Northern Virginia Community and support the university's Big Event in Blacksburg.

Graduate students from both universities will participate in a clean-up at the start of the Four Mile Run Stream in Falls Church. Meet at the Isaac Crossman Park entrance at 501 Van Buren, Falls Church.

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Nominations for the Outstanding Staff Award are due on Tuesday, April 15.

This program is designed to honor one staff member each year with a certificate and cash award of $500 in recognition of one or more achievements in the following areas:

• Outstanding or noteworthy performance in position responsibilities
• Outstanding initiative, self-motivation, integrity, and/or commitment to diversity
• Exceptional teamwork and evidence of commitment to the goals of the University,
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• Exceptional service to students and faculty

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Virginia Tech alumni chapters in the National Capital Region (NCR) have organized two blood drives as a tribute to those who died in the April 16 campus tragedy.

The Tuesday, April 1 drive will be held in Old Town Alexandria at the American Red Cross Alexandria Chapter, 123 North Alfred Street. The second blood drive on Wednesday, April 16, will be held at the Northern Virginia Center (NVC) at 7054 Haycock Road, Falls Church.

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Congratulations on earning your graduate degree! Pursuing graduate study is not an endeavor many choose, and you have a big reason to celebrate.

Attending graduation gives you the opportunity to share the celebration with family and friends. We hope you will join us for the Virginia Tech National Capital Region Commencement Ceremony on Sunday, May 11, 2008, at the Center for the Arts in Fairfax.

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All Virginia Tech facilities and operations in the region act as one regarding delays or closings due to inclement weather or other situations.  The decision follows the recommendation for the Northern Virginia Center, which is based on the following guidelines.

DELAYED OPENINGS or MORNING CLOSINGS:
The final decision to cancel classes, and/or close or delay opening buildings is made by 6:30 a.m. CLOSING AND DELAY INFORMATION can be accessed on the NVC weather information line (703/538-8325), the NVC and NCR listservs, the NVC and NCR websites, www.washingtonpost.com, local television networks, and on WAMU 88.5 and WETA radio stations.

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Faculty/Staff Photo Sessions Scheduled In National Capital Region

A photographer from University Relations in Blacksburg will set up a temporary studio at the Northern Virginia Center, Falls Church, Room 111, to take head shots of  faculty and staff  in the National Capital Region, Tuesday, February 12 and Wednesday, February 13.

No appointment is necessary, and there is no charge to department, faculty, or staff member for this service.

Following is the schedule:

Tuesday, February 12
9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Wednesday, February 13
9:00 – 11:30 a.m.

Questions?  Contact Lise Visser, 703-538-8310, or evisser@vt.edu