Calendar and Events
Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Achievement Ceremony
Ceremony: Thursday, May 9th, 2024 | 5:00pm EST | Reception: Immediately following ceremony
This event celebrates the accomplishments of Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) graduating students. Participating students receive a commemorative cord, which can be worn with their academic regalia, as well as a certificate, and are invited to celebrate their culture and academic achievements at Virginia Tech.
For those wishing to attend as well as for graduating students who would like to participate please fill out and complete this form.
Location: Ceremony in Commonwealth Ballroom A: 5 - 6 PM
Reception in Commonwealth Ballroom B: 6 PM - 7 PM
ALL ABOUT THE VOICE:
A Zoom Conversation with Meshell Ndegeocello
Wednesday, March 13
7:00 PM
ZOOM Livestream in the Black Cultural Center
Moderated by Shirlette Ammons, Moss Arts Center guest curator
Join Shirlette Ammons for this Zoom-based conversation with Grammy-winning musician Meshell Ndegeocello ahead of her performance at the Moss, the last of Ammons' curated performances.
This is a free event, however registration is required.
Register here.
VTDITC vol 52: Black Sound Studies: Women's History Month Edition
Thursday, March 14
11:00 AM
Black Cultural Center
Lunch Provided
MESHELL NDEGEOCELLO Performance: co-sponsored by the Black Cultural Center
Friday, March 15
7:30PM
MOSS ARTS CENTER: Street and Davis Performance Hall, Anne and Ellen Fife Theatre
Programmed by guest curator Shirlette Ammons
This performance will last approximately 90 minutes with no intermission.
*Run times listed here are based on information provided at this time and are subject to change.
$25 general admission
$10 students with ID and youth 18 and under
First Look: Deceit of the Racial Integrity Act - Principles of Community Week
Saturday, March 16
Morning Session
9AM to 12 Noon
Afternoon Session
1:30 PM to 5:PM
*limit of 60 at each session for in person attendance
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Gabrielle Tayac
Eugenics and Native Removal
A symposium to discuss the repercussions of the Racial Integrity Act and Sterilization Act in Virginia and beyond.
Register for Zoom or In-Person attendance here.
BOC Student Organizations Presidents' Meeting
Monday, March 18
7:00 PM
Black Cultural Center
Refreshments Provided
College of Science Community Night at the Black Cultural Center
Tuesday, March 19
6:00 PM
Black Cultural Center
Snacks Provided
APIDA + BCC: Spa Day event
Wednesday, March 20
5:00 PM
Black Cultural Center
Snacks Provided
BMEN Barbershop Talk: Know Your Rights Workshop
Thursday, March 21
11:00 AM
Black Cultural Center
Refreshments Provided
Sankofa Workshop: Imposter Syndrome Discussion
Tuesday, March 26
6:30 PM
Black Cultural Center
EWE: Ebony Women of Excellence
Wednesday, March 27
6:00 PM
Black Cultural Center
Refreshments Provided
blackwildgirl Book Launch Livestream & Watch Party
Thursday, March 28
3:30 PM
Livestream from the Newman Library & Watch Party in the Black Cultural Center
Snacks Provided in the Black Cultural Center
Women's History Month Art Show featuring: Jasmine Beane
Thursday, March 28
5:30 PM
Black Cultural Center
Refreshments Provided
September 15 - October 15 | Hispanic-Latinx Heritage Month
Legal Name Change Clinic
Time: 11 am – 4 pm
Location: Squires 150
Cultural & Community Centers Suite
Nail Salon: Pride Week Edition
Time: 2 – 4 pm
Location: Pride Center
Co-sponsored by: APIDA + Center
Drop-in Crafts
Time: 11 am – 1 pm
Location: Pride Center
Co-sponsored by: Perspective Gallery
A Conversation with Connie Chang
Time: 2 – 3 pm
Location: Newman Library Goodall Room & on Zoom
Register here: https://bit.ly/ConnieChangVT
Co-sponsored by: University Libraries
Pride Yoga
Time: 6:30 – 7:15 pm
Location: McComas Studio B
First 50 People
Co-sponsored by: Recreational Sports
Ballerina Boys Documentary Screening
Time: 7 – 8:30 pm
Location: CID Rehearsal and Performance Room
Co-sponsored by Moss Arts Center and School of Performing Arts
Free Haircuts with Embellish Hair Studio
Time: 10 am – 2 pm
Location: Squires 116
Sign up through the Pride Center
Gayme Day
Time: 12 – 3 pm
Location: Newman Library Goodall Room
Co-sponsored by: University Libraries
Salsa Tech Glow Party
Salsa Lesson from 6 – 7 pm
Glow Party from 7 – 9 pm
Location: GLC Multipurpose Room
Pride Cycle
Time: 7:15 – 8 pm
Location: McComas Spin City
First 25 People
Co-sponsored by: Recreational Sports
Bring Yourself to Work*
Time: 1:30 – 3:30 pm
Location: Holtzman Alumni Center Grand Hall
Co-sponsored by: Career and Professional Development
Meet & Greet with the Original Organizers of Denim Day*
Time: 4 – 5 pm
Location: Lyric Theater
Pride Cardio Dance Party
Time: 4:30 – 5:15 pm
Location: McComas Studio B
First 50 People
Co-sponsored by: Recreational Sports
Pride & Progress Presentation*
Time: 5 – 6:30 pm
Location: Lyric Theater
Hokie & Proud Happy Hour and Queer Trivia*
Time: 6:30 – 9 pm
Location: Eastern Divide Brewery
Alums, Students, Faculty, and Staff Only
Queer Camp Out
Leaves at 2 pm from Venture Out Center
Click here to register for this event
Co-sponsored by: Venture Outt
Pride Center Open House*
Time: 2 – 4 pm
Location: Pride Center
Lavender House Open House*
Time: 2 – 4 pm
Location: O’Shaughnessy Hall
Denim and Diamonds Drag Brunch*
Time: 10 am – 1 pm
Location: Turner Place in Lavery Hall
$35 per ticket (includes a $5 donation to the Pride Center)
Click here to register for the brunch https://bit.ly/VTdragbrunch
Denim Day and Hokie & Proud Weekend Group Photo*
Time: 1:00 pm
Location: The staircase in Lavery Hall
Free and Confidential STI Testing
Time: 10 am – 3 pm
Location: Brush Mountain A
Squires Student Center
Free and Confidential STI Testing
Time: 10 am – 3 pm
Location: Brush Mountain A
Squires Student Center
*These events are co-sponsored by Alumni Relations as part of Hokie and Proud Weekend.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation, welcome! Please contact Dr. Bing at drbing@vt.edu at least 5 business days prior to the event.
If you have any questions or need more information about any of these events, please reach out to Dr. Bing (drbing@vt.edu) or Haleigh Wallace (haleighwallace@vt.edu).
September 7 - September 10 | InclusiveVT Welcome
March 15 - April 15 | Jewish Cultural Month
Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Achievement Ceremony
Ceremony: Thursday, May 9th, 2024 | 5:00pm EST | Reception: Immediately following ceremony
This event celebrates the accomplishments of Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) graduating students. Participating students receive a commemorative cord, which can be worn with their academic regalia, as well as a certificate, and are invited to celebrate their culture and academic achievements at Virginia Tech.
For those wishing to attend as well as for graduating students who would like to participate please fill out and complete this form.
Location: Ceremony in Commonwealth Ballroom A: 5 - 6 PM
Reception in Commonwealth Ballroom B: 6 PM - 7 PM
ALL ABOUT THE VOICE:
A Zoom Conversation with Meshell Ndegeocello
Wednesday, March 13
7:00 PM
ZOOM Livestream in the Black Cultural Center
Moderated by Shirlette Ammons, Moss Arts Center guest curator
Join Shirlette Ammons for this Zoom-based conversation with Grammy-winning musician Meshell Ndegeocello ahead of her performance at the Moss, the last of Ammons' curated performances.
This is a free event, however registration is required.
Register here.
VTDITC vol 52: Black Sound Studies: Women's History Month Edition
Thursday, March 14
11:00 AM
Black Cultural Center
Lunch Provided
MESHELL NDEGEOCELLO Performance: co-sponsored by the Black Cultural Center
Friday, March 15
7:30PM
MOSS ARTS CENTER: Street and Davis Performance Hall, Anne and Ellen Fife Theatre
Programmed by guest curator Shirlette Ammons
This performance will last approximately 90 minutes with no intermission.
*Run times listed here are based on information provided at this time and are subject to change.
$25 general admission
$10 students with ID and youth 18 and under
First Look: Deceit of the Racial Integrity Act - Principles of Community Week
Saturday, March 16
Morning Session
9AM to 12 Noon
Afternoon Session
1:30 PM to 5:PM
*limit of 60 at each session for in person attendance
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Gabrielle Tayac
Eugenics and Native Removal
A symposium to discuss the repercussions of the Racial Integrity Act and Sterilization Act in Virginia and beyond.
Register for Zoom or In-Person attendance here.
BOC Student Organizations Presidents' Meeting
Monday, March 18
7:00 PM
Black Cultural Center
Refreshments Provided
College of Science Community Night at the Black Cultural Center
Tuesday, March 19
6:00 PM
Black Cultural Center
Snacks Provided
APIDA + BCC: Spa Day event
Wednesday, March 20
5:00 PM
Black Cultural Center
Snacks Provided
BMEN Barbershop Talk: Know Your Rights Workshop
Thursday, March 21
11:00 AM
Black Cultural Center
Refreshments Provided
Sankofa Workshop: Imposter Syndrome Discussion
Tuesday, March 26
6:30 PM
Black Cultural Center
EWE: Ebony Women of Excellence
Wednesday, March 27
6:00 PM
Black Cultural Center
Refreshments Provided
blackwildgirl Book Launch Livestream & Watch Party
Thursday, March 28
3:30 PM
Livestream from the Newman Library & Watch Party in the Black Cultural Center
Snacks Provided in the Black Cultural Center
Women's History Month Art Show featuring: Jasmine Beane
Thursday, March 28
5:30 PM
Black Cultural Center
Refreshments Provided
September 15 - October 15 | Hispanic-Latinx Heritage Month
Legal Name Change Clinic
Time: 11 am – 4 pm
Location: Squires 150
Cultural & Community Centers Suite
Nail Salon: Pride Week Edition
Time: 2 – 4 pm
Location: Pride Center
Co-sponsored by: APIDA + Center
Drop-in Crafts
Time: 11 am – 1 pm
Location: Pride Center
Co-sponsored by: Perspective Gallery
A Conversation with Connie Chang
Time: 2 – 3 pm
Location: Newman Library Goodall Room & on Zoom
Register here: https://bit.ly/ConnieChangVT
Co-sponsored by: University Libraries
Pride Yoga
Time: 6:30 – 7:15 pm
Location: McComas Studio B
First 50 People
Co-sponsored by: Recreational Sports
Ballerina Boys Documentary Screening
Time: 7 – 8:30 pm
Location: CID Rehearsal and Performance Room
Co-sponsored by Moss Arts Center and School of Performing Arts
Free Haircuts with Embellish Hair Studio
Time: 10 am – 2 pm
Location: Squires 116
Sign up through the Pride Center
Gayme Day
Time: 12 – 3 pm
Location: Newman Library Goodall Room
Co-sponsored by: University Libraries
Salsa Tech Glow Party
Salsa Lesson from 6 – 7 pm
Glow Party from 7 – 9 pm
Location: GLC Multipurpose Room
Pride Cycle
Time: 7:15 – 8 pm
Location: McComas Spin City
First 25 People
Co-sponsored by: Recreational Sports
Bring Yourself to Work*
Time: 1:30 – 3:30 pm
Location: Holtzman Alumni Center Grand Hall
Co-sponsored by: Career and Professional Development
Meet & Greet with the Original Organizers of Denim Day*
Time: 4 – 5 pm
Location: Lyric Theater
Pride Cardio Dance Party
Time: 4:30 – 5:15 pm
Location: McComas Studio B
First 50 People
Co-sponsored by: Recreational Sports
Pride & Progress Presentation*
Time: 5 – 6:30 pm
Location: Lyric Theater
Hokie & Proud Happy Hour and Queer Trivia*
Time: 6:30 – 9 pm
Location: Eastern Divide Brewery
Alums, Students, Faculty, and Staff Only
Queer Camp Out
Leaves at 2 pm from Venture Out Center
Click here to register for this event
Co-sponsored by: Venture Outt
Pride Center Open House*
Time: 2 – 4 pm
Location: Pride Center
Lavender House Open House*
Time: 2 – 4 pm
Location: O’Shaughnessy Hall
Denim and Diamonds Drag Brunch*
Time: 10 am – 1 pm
Location: Turner Place in Lavery Hall
$35 per ticket (includes a $5 donation to the Pride Center)
Click here to register for the brunch https://bit.ly/VTdragbrunch
Denim Day and Hokie & Proud Weekend Group Photo*
Time: 1:00 pm
Location: The staircase in Lavery Hall
Free and Confidential STI Testing
Time: 10 am – 3 pm
Location: Brush Mountain A
Squires Student Center
Free and Confidential STI Testing
Time: 10 am – 3 pm
Location: Brush Mountain A
Squires Student Center
*These events are co-sponsored by Alumni Relations as part of Hokie and Proud Weekend.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation, welcome! Please contact Dr. Bing at drbing@vt.edu at least 5 business days prior to the event.
If you have any questions or need more information about any of these events, please reach out to Dr. Bing (drbing@vt.edu) or Haleigh Wallace (haleighwallace@vt.edu).