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    Cheer on Virginia Tech Faculty at the Faculty Nutshell Talks
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    Get ready for a fast-paced evening of ideas, storytelling, and discovery at the Faculty Nutshell Talks on March 5 at 4:30 p.m. in the Anne and Ellen Fife Theatre at the Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech. Virginia Tech faculty will take the stage to share their research in just 90-second talks with no slides, no jargon, just clear, compelling stories designed for a public audience. A post-event reception and Pop-Up Faculty Club networking event will follow immediately in the Center for the Arts lobby until 7:30 p.m., offering a casual mix and mingle with presenters and campus community members, with appetizers and refreshments provided.

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    “What Research Can Do for a Community”: New Center Dives Into Arctic Research
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    Directed by Iñupiaq scholar Cana Uluak Itchuaqiyaq, the newly founded Center for Sustainable Engagement in the Arctic advances community-centered Arctic research grounded in Indigenous leadership. It connects Arctic communities with researchers and resources at Virginia Tech and beyond. The Institute for Society, Culture, and Environment is among the groups that have supported the center’s work.

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    Transform Dialogue into Action: Join the 2026 Whole Health Consortium Annual Meeting
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    Whole Health, Whole Communities: From Dialogue to Coordinated Action will take place May 12, 2026, at the Virginia Tech Inn and Skelton Conference Center in Blacksburg. Hosted by the Whole Health Consortium, the meeting will bring together researchers, clinicians, and community partners to strengthen collaborations and advance coordinated research efforts. The program features a keynote by Meagan Grega, MD, project lightning exchanges, facilitated breakout sessions, and $1,000 Flash Funding opportunities for select proposals.