October 28: The Pamplin Pulse
From the Desk of Dean Sarker
Dean Sarker's recent State of the College address recapped milestones and accomplishments of Pamplin's 2023/2024 academic year and previewed what's ahead for the College in 2024/2025.
Hokies in Silicon Valley
Earlier this month, Hokies and their friends in the Silicon Valley area joined Dean Sarker for a fireside chat with (far right) Arun Gupta, CEO, NobleReach Foundation (Stanford alumnus) and (middle) Mehul Sanghani '98, CEO and Founder of Octo. The discussion centered on insights from Gupta's bestselling book "Venture Meets Mission: Aligning People, Purpose, and Profit to Innovate and Transform Society" as well as reflections on entrepreneurship and the spirit of innovation.
Voices of Privacy: It's voting season!
The Voices of Privacy co-hosts joined WDBJ7 anchor Chloe Vincente to discuss how to protect your personal information during election season. From your social security number to your email, personal info is associated with casting your ballot, find out how to stay safe! You can learn about the details by watching the segment here; and, be cautious!
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Pamplin Hosts International Webinar on Rural and Regenerative Tourism
The Feiertag Hospitality and Tourism Management (HTM) Department hosted a collaborative webinar with Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Universitas Indonesia, and Universitas Gadjah Mada. The webinar, titled "Rural Tourism, Regenerative Tourism, and Technological Innovation," featured presentations by Dr. Nancy McGehee, R.B. Pamplin Professor of Hospitality and Tourism Management and co-editor-in-chief of the Journal of Travel Research, and Dini Hajarrahmah, a Virginia Tech HTM Ph.D. student and tourism entrepreneur. They discussed their research and provided information on Ph.D. opportunities at Virginia Tech HTM.
Dr. Heri Setiyorini, senior lecturer in the Tourism Marketing Management Study Program at Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, also presented her research on "Exploring the Pathway from Responsible Tourism to Regenerative Tourism: The Case of Indonesian Coffee Tourism Development." The webinar had over 100 participants from Indonesia, China, and Iceland, and concluded with a Q&A session.
Day for Data Symposium - Monday, November 4, 2024 at the Moss Arts Center
Plan to join us for the third-annual Day for Data Symposium, hosted by the Center for Business Analytics on behalf of Pamplin! This one-day conference is designed to give students real-world insights into the applications of data analytics, provide companies with a unique opportunity for recruitment, and connect faculty to industry to foster research partnerships. Topics include business analytics, artificial intelligence, data governance, and more. Professors, please consider offering extra credit to students who attend and complete an assignment related to the conference.
Heartland Heroes: A Veterans Day Tribute on Monday, November 11, 4:00pm EST
Please join us as we honor Hokies who go above and beyond the call of duty to embody the spirit of Virginia Tech's motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve). Enjoy an exclusive screening of VPN PBS’ acclaimed docu-series, “Life in the Heartland,” featuring the inspiring story of Sammuel Kennedy, a Pamplin student veteran and president of the Veterans@VT student organization.
This event celebrates the sacrifices and contributions of our veterans while fostering a deeper understanding of their experiences. Alongside Sammuel’s story, we will feature guest speakers sharing their insights and journeys within the veteran community.
Live stream available upon registration.
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Upcoming Events
Pamplin Society Signature Event on Wednesday, October 30, 5:00-8:00 pm
Pamplin and AI Responsibility: Tools, Impacts and Business Insights
Cocktail reception from 5:00-6:00 pm, panel discussion from 6:00-7:00 pm and networking mixer from 7:00-8:00 pm.
Location: Virginia Tech Executive Briefing Center
ACIS Alumni Tailgate on Saturday, November 9
Join us Saturday, November 9 for a pre game tailgate with ACIS alumni and friends before the Hokies kickoff against the Clemson Tigers. Registration is free and includes a full buffet and adult beverages. Enjoy music, games, and more at the Hahn Horticulture Garden beginning three hours prior to kickoff.
Location: Hahn Garden Pavilion
Giving Day 2025
Noon to Noon
Feb. 19-20, 2025
Giving Day 2025 is coming fast, scheduled to be held between noon, Feb. 19, 2025, and noon, Feb. 20, 2025. This annual celebration of philanthropy is expected to be bigger and better than any Giving Day that has come before!
The success of Giving Day is dependent on the help from our outstanding Giving Day Ambassadors. Ambassador signups will begin in mid-January when the 2025 Giving Day site goes live. Until then, prospective Ambassadors can text HokieAmbassador (one word) to 51555 to be notified when Ambassador signups are live.
Please stay tuned to the Pamplin Pulse as more Giving Day information becomes available!