Calendar and Events
Month of April | Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Heritage Month
October 15 - November 15 | American Indian and Indigenous Heritage Month
April 9 | Native at VT Spring Powwow
Aug. 23 | Cultural and Community Centers Community Kickoff
Food, swag, music, games, and more! Come learn about each of our centers and the many student organiazations they advise.
7:00 – 9:00PM EST
Commonwealth Ballroom – Squires
Aug. 24 | CCCs at Hokie Shuffle Ice Cream Social
Join us for a fun and low-key opportunity to meet student organization leaders and campus departments that can tell you more about getting involved on campus! Free ice cream or popsicles from Big Lick Ice Cream will be provided for the first 100 student attendees who complete their Shuffle Card by getting 3 student organizations to punch their card.
5:30 – 7:30PM
Squires Plaza
Sept. 01 | Native at VT Student Org Meeting
Come out and join! We are accepting new members. To learn more about our organization click here: https://gobblerconnect.vt.edu/organization/nativeatvirginiatech
6:00 – 7:00PM
AIICC – Squires 122
For questions or accommodations, email native@vt.edu
Sept. 02 | CCCs at GobblerFest
Gobblerfest is an annual involvement fair to promote opportunities with student organizations, departments, and the broader community. We encourage students planning to attend to browse our student organizations on GobblerConnect and come ready to experience over 700 booths, live performances, and rides - rain or shine!
4:00 – 7:00PM
Drillfield
Sept. 10 | Original People’s Forest Visit with Mx. Tyson Sampson
On this trip Tyson Sampson (he/they) will introduce individuals to edible and medicinal species. Tyson is a citizen of the Eastern Band of Cherokee and has been collaborating, researching, and education about local flora for twenty-one years.
Register to secure your spot! https:// tinyurl.com/forestvisit (Currently full with waitlist)
9:00AM – 12:30PM
AIICC – Squires 122
For questions or accommodations, email Katie Trozzo at ketrozzo@vt.edu
Sponsored by: Catawba Sustainability Center, Inclusion and Diversity, and Center for Food Systems and Community Transformation
Sept. 15 | Native and Indigenous Peer Mentoring Recruitment Meet N’ Greet
The Native and Indigenous Near Peers Program matches freshman and sophomores with juniors and seniors to assist them with their transition into college life. Mentors assist mentees with community building, learning and identifying campus resources, and academic success tips. Come out and meet our mentors, enjoy free pizza, and get matched!
5:30 – 7:00PM
AIICC Squires 122
For questions or accommodations, email missy86@vt.edu
Sept. 15 | AIICC Movie Night: Prey (2022)
Starring Indigenous actress Amber Midthunder, Prey (2022) is a prequel to the first four movies in the Predator franchise. It is also available in the Comanche language with subtitles. Come out and enjoy this recent film with friends and free snacks!
7:30 – 9:30PM
GLC Lawn Backup Location: Squires 122
For questions or accommodations, email missy86@vt.edu
Sept. 29 | AIICC College of Science Community Night
Join the College of Science as they welcome back and hold community with Native and Indigenous students studying within College of Science majors. Food provided!
6:00 - 7:00PM
AIICC - Squires 122
Please RSVP | For questions or accommodations, email jessh@vt.edu
Oct. 10 | Indigenous Peoples’ Day Panel: Significance and Process of Eastern Siouan Mapping Project
Working in collaboration with a cartographer, a group of scholars of Eastern Woodland societies created maps of Eastern Siouan-speaking peoples during the 17th century based on primary sources and recent scholarship. Many of the Eastern Siouan-speaking groups were a part of the Monacan confederacy whose capital was Rassawek. Refreshments provided.
10:00 - 11:00AM
Newman Library Multipurpose Room
For questions or accommodations, email missy86@vt.edu
Oct. 10 | Indigenous Peoples’ Day Celebration
Join us at Solitude for cultural celebrations, food demonstrations, and a special message from President Tim Sands and Virginia tribal leaders.
3:00 - 4:30PM
Solitude House - 705 West Campus Drive
For questions or accommodations, email missy86@vt.edu or victoriaperfer76@vt.edu
Oct. 10 | Indigenous Peoples’ Day Keynote: Charlie Amaya Scott
Charlie Amaya Scott is is a citizen of the Navajo Nation, and Indigenous transgender scholar, activist, writer, and social media influencer. She/they will be discussing what it means to celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ day in current contexts. Refreshments provided.
6:00PM
Newman Library Multipurpose Room
For questions or accommodations, email missy86@vt.edu or anbingham@vt.edu
Oct. 14 | Native Alumni Society Meet N’ Greet
Current students and faculty are encouraged to come connect with our Native and Indigneous Alumni Society as they kick off their homecoming weekend activities. This is a great opportunity to share about what the current community is doing and build organic mentoring connections with some of our recent alumni. Refreshments provided.
4:00 - 5:00PM
AIICC - Squires 122
For questions or accommodations, email dorisb@vt.edu or missy86@vt.edu
Nov. 02 | Centering Native Voices in Earth Science to Address Inequality
This talk, sponsored by the College and Science and Department of Geosciences, features Paulette Blanchard. Paulette is a citizen of the Absentee Shawnee as well as a Kickapoo descendant.
11:00am - 12: 00pm
Zoom ID: 889 0983 0920
For questions or accommodations, email jessh@vt.edu
Date: TBD | Panel: Conducting Ethical Research with Native Communities
Historically, researchers have not always respected the dignity and worth of American Indian and Indigenous people. Therefore it is critical that researchers proceed with the utmost respect for subjects’ when designing, conducting, and disseminating their research. Virginia Tech is specifically dedicated to protecting research participants and promoting ethical research. This panel discussion will highlight the ways in which Virginia Tech’s planned tribal engagement policy will help to ensure that the health and wellbeing of American Indian and Indigenous people involved in research are protected. The panelists will discuss the history of research involving American Indian and Indigenous people, as well as the ways in which the tribal engagement policy will support ethical research and innovation.
Time: TBD
Location: TBD
For questions or accommodations, email ktrott@vt.edu
Nov. 14 | Indigenous Fashion Night
Join us for the closing night of American Indian and Indigenous Heritage Month! Native at VT will be walking the runway in traditinal designs and Native inspired streetwear. Refreshments provided.
6:30 - 8:30PM | Doors open at 6PM
Commonwealth Ballroom - Squires
For questions or accommodations, email missy86@vt.edu
Dec. 08 | Reading Day Semester Send-off
Join us for the closing of the semester with food, fellowship, and the best study tips to ace those exams!
12:00 - 2:00PM
AIICC- Squires 122
For questions or accommodations, email missy86@vt.edu
| Date (2022) | Time (EST) | Location | Name of Event |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, August 23rd | 6:00 - 7:00 PM | GLC Multipurpose | Speed |
| Thursday, August 25th | 6:00 - 7:30 PM | BCC | Putting Black in Blacksburg Welcome & Networking Event |
| Friday, August 26th | 4:30 PM | McComas Gym | AFRICAN DANCE: Session 1 |
| Friday, August 26th | 9:00 - 11:00 PM | BCC/GLC Multipurpose | BOC Blackout |
| Saturday, August 27th | 12:00 - 4:00 PM | Prairie Quad | Welcome Back Block Party |
| Aug. 29th - Sept. 2nd | Varies | Varies | NPHC Week |
| Date (2022) | Time (EST) | Location | Name of Event |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, September 2nd | 4:00 - 7:00 PM | Drillfield | GobblerFest |
| Wednesday, September 7th | 6:00 PM | Moss Arts Center Lawn | MOSS: CIMAFUNK |
| Thursday, September 8th | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM | BCC | Celebration Joyce Williams w/Nikki Giovanni |
| Thursday, September 8th | 6:00 - 8:00 PM | BCC | Barbershop Talk |
| Friday, September 9th | 6:00 - 8:00 PM | GLC Lawn | BOC Showcase |
| Saturday, September 10th | Football: Boston v. VT | ||
| Thursday, September 15th | 6:00 - 8:00 PM | Haymarket | My Black is Beautiful |
| Fri. - Sun., September 16th - 18th | 3 Day Event | TBA | Family Weekend |
| Monday, September 19th | 6:00 - 10:00 PM | Squires Colonial Hall | BSA Movie Night |
| Thursday, September 22nd | Football: West Virginia v. VT | ||
| Friday, September 23rd | 4:00 PM | BCC | Soulful Friday #1 (3rd Fri.) |
| Monday, September 26th | 6:00 - 7:30 PM | Owens Ballroom | Black Faculty Staff Meet & Greet |
| Thursday, September 29th | 7:00 - 10:00 PM | Commonwealth Ballroom | BSA Skate Night |
| Friday, September 30th | 4:30 PM | McComas Gym | AFRICAN DANCE: Session 2 |
| Date (2022) | Time (EST) | Location | Name of Event |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, October 1st | Football: UNC v. VT | ||
| Thursday, October 6th | 7:00 - 8:00 PM | Brush Mountain B | BSA Mafia Game Night |
| Thursday, October 6th | 6:00 - 8:00 PM | BCC | Barbershop Talk |
| Sunday, October 9th | TBA | Press Box - Lane Stadium | R&B Brunch |
| Tuesday, October 11th | 5:00 - 8:00 PM | Commonwealth B | Black Business Student Expo |
| Wednesday, October 12th | TBA | TBA | Black Greek Stoll Off |
| Thursday, October 13th | 7:30 - 9:00 PM | Commonwealth Ballroom | BSA Fall Comedy Show |
| Friday, October 14th | TBA | TBA | Parade & VTU Concert |
| Saturday, October 15th | 4:00 PM | TBA | Football: MIAMI v. VT |
| Saturday, October 15th | 1:00 - 2:00 PM Start | TBA | Black Alumni Tailgate |
| Tuesday, October 18th | 6:30 - 8:30 PM | Brush Mountain A | BSA: Miseducation of the N-word |
| Thursday, October 20th | 6:00 PM | BCC | Word of Mouth Poetry Slam |
| Friday, October 21th | 4:00 PM | BCC | Soulful Friday |
| Tuesday, October 25th | 6:00 PM | BCC | COS Community Night in the BCC |
| Thursday, October 27th | Football: NC STATE v. VT | ||
| Friday, October 28th | 4:30 PM | McComas Gym | AFRICAN DANCE: Session 3 |
| Friday, October 28th | 4:00 - 10:00 PM | Squires | BSA Halloween Event: Movie & Costume Contest |
| Mon., Oct. 31st - Fri., Nov. 4th | 7:15 AM -10:45 PM (all day) |
Williamsburg Room |
BOC Week
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| Date (2022) | Time (EST) | Location | Name of Event |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon., Oct. 31st - Fri., Nov. 4th | Varies | Varies | BOC Week |
| Thursday, November 3rd | 6:00 - 8:00 PM | BCC | Barbershop Talk |
| Saturday, November 5th | TBA | TBA | BSA TAILGATE - Black Excellence |
| Saturday, November 5th | Football: GEORGIA TECH v. VT | ||
| Monday, November 7th | 6:30 - 8:00 PM | Commonwealth A | BSA Sip & See Coffee House/Paint Night |
| Mon. - Sat., November 7th - 12th | Varies | Varies | SGRHO Founders' Week |
| Mon. - Sat., November 9th | 5:00 PM | BCC | VTable Talk - Black Excellence with Dr. Menah Pratt |
| Thursday, November 10th | 6:00 PM | BCC | Word of Mouth Poetry Slam |
| Friday, November 11th | 4:00 PM | BCC | Soulful Friday |
| Saturday, November 12th | Football: DUKE v. VT | ||
| Mon. - Fri., November 14th - 18th | Varies | Varies | Q Founders' Week |
| Tuesday, November 15th | 6:30 - 8:00 PM | TBA | BSA FRIENDSGIVING |
| Thursday, November 17th | 7:30 PM | Moss Arts Center | SOWETO GOSPEL CHOIR "Hope: It's Been a Long Time Coming" |
| November 18th - 27th | "Thanksgiving Holiday" | VT | |
| Mon., Nov. 28th - Sun., Dec. 4th | Varies | Varies | Alpha Founders' Week |
| Date (2022) | Time (EST) | Location | Name of Event |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, December 1st | 6:00 - 8:30 PM | Entire Commonwealth Ballro | Kwanzaa Celebration |
| Thursday, December 8th | 12:00 - 5:00pm | BCC | READING DAY |
| Friday, December 16th | TBA | TBA | University and Graduate Commencements |
Third Monday of January | Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
Month of February | Black History Month
| Date (2022) | Time (EST) | Location | Name of Event |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, September 7th | 12:00 PM (Noon) | El Centro | Comida Y Comunidad |
| Thursday, September 16th | El Centro | La Gran bienvenida |
September 15 - October 15 | Hispanic-Latinx Heritage Month
| Date (2022) | Time (EST) | Location | Name of Event |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, October 5th | 12:00 PM (Noon) | El Centro | Comida Y Comunidad |
| Friday, October 14th | El Centro | Hispanic-Latinx Heritage Month Gala |