Newsletter - December 1

A Note from Desk of Dean Sarker

Hello Hokies, welcome back! I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving break with your loved ones and took the time to recharge and refocus.

To kick off the holiday season, I invite you to join me at the Pamplin Holiday Reception at the University Club tonight from 6-9. I truly look forward to seeing everyone there.

Best regards, Saonee

Announcements

XDU and VT join hands in effort to foster big data management talents.

XDU has launched a joint education program on big data management and application with an emphasis on entrepreneurship, innovation, and technology, in partnership with Virginia Tech.

Based on the teaching and research resources of both universities — in such sectors as business information technology as well as innovation and entrepreneurship management — the four-year program adopts a "3+1" and dual-degree training model. After completing the first three years of study at XDU, eligible students can transfer to VT to complete their bachelor's degree.

The program highlights the big data industry's systematic management concept, data quantification, analysis capabilities, comprehensive application skills, intelligent business decision-making, data security management, innovation, and entrepreneurship capabilities. Read the complete article on chinadaily.com.

Following the tragedy that took the lives of two Blacksburg High School students, Pamplin would like to highlight these services below. Although the immediate aftermath of the tragedy has passed, the impacts may linger. Let's be a beacon of hope and compassion, just as Blacksburg High School has been for us. Together, we will navigate this difficult time, leaning on the strength and resilience that defines our community.

• TimelyCare
• Cook Counseling Center at 540-231-6557
• Dean of Students Office at 540-231-3787. Referral to a campus cleric may be made through this office.
• Employee Assistance Program
  • Anthem at 855-223-9277
  • Aetna at 888-238-6232
  • Kaiser Permanente at 866-517-7042
  • Optima Health Vantage HMO at 866-846-2682
• Hokie Wellness at 540-231-2233 (students) or 540-231-8878 (employees)
• Residential Experience at 540-231-6205
• Residential Well-being at 540-231-1139
• Equity and Accessibility at 540-231-2010
• Women's Center at Virginia Tech at 540-231-7806
• University Ombuds Office at 540-231-3125
• Graduate Office of the Ombudsperson at 540-231-9573

Pamplin International Programs is looking for co-collaborators for our French partner, IMT. Please read details below and feel free to contact our partner or Dr. Clevenger.

We are  (IMT, France) reaching out to our esteemed partners to invite collaboration for a one-hour hybrid session on a topic related to common well-being, technologies, and their impact.  Our professor, Jerzy, is enthusiastic about leading a conference discussing the impact of technologies on workplace communication. His proposed topic delves into the paradoxes wherein remote work facilitates global communication yet demands enhanced communication skills for fostering strong relationships.  We believe in co-constructing these sessions. If any of your faculty members are interested in a similar session or have alternative ideas to explore, we're open to collaboration. The sessions, called "Les Mardis du Campus," are scheduled exclusively on Tuesdays from 5:45 to 7 pm.   Your participation and contributions would greatly enrich our initiative, fostering insightful discussions and learning opportunities. Please let us know if you or any faculty members from your institution would be interested or have ideas to contribute. We're excited about the prospect of collaborating and creating engaging sessions together.

Employee Spotlight

Each employee below has been submitted for this recognition by their colleagues. 

Submit staff and faculty for upcoming issues here: Tracidb1@vt.edu

Upcoming Events

For more events, check out https://pamplin.vt.edu/events.html

Committee Corner

Extra Items

Attention: The deadline for students to request a W grade is 11:59pm on Wednesday, December 6^th.  Pamplin majors can access the electronic form here: http://pampl.in/Wgrade

Remember the Holiday & Winter Closing Schedule: Information Here

Did you know?

Trivia about Pamplin and Virginia Tech.

Each edition we will ask a question about Pamplin. This will include trivia questions, historical details, or current events. The answer will be published in the next edition.

Nov 17^th:  Which Pamplin graduate just joined the MBA Advisory Board?

• Marshall Kregg just joined the MBA Advisory Board. You can read his story here.

Dec 1^st: What was the original purpose of the Virginia Tech Duck Pond?

Check back next week to find out…..