Virginia Tech Newport News Center

Join us for our last quarterly Lunch & Learn! Tuesday, December 10 from 12:00 - 1:00 In person, at our Virginia Tech Newport News Center Bring your lunch and hear from Stephanie Burton who will be talking about Think Smarter: Boosting Your Critical Thinking Skills! During this one-hour interactive session designed to sharpen your critical thinking skills. Learn practical strategies to approach problems more effectively, make informed decisions, and think creatively. Whether you're looking to improve your personal or professional decision-making, this session will provide tools to help you think smarter and achieve better outcomes. Don't miss this opportunity to invest in your growth! Register today: https://lnkd.in/eb4PBiGV

They are the champions! ?? Today members of the Virginia Tech Newport News Center (some of our biggest champions) gathered for our final meeting of the calendar year. Each council member highlighted their own work and initiatives that they are most excited to implement in the near future. We were also joined by Dean Kevin Pitts of Virginia Tech College of Science who was our featured faculty spotlight. Dean Pitts shared an overview of the academic, research, and engagement efforts the college is leading in Blacksburg and beyond. We concluded with a year in review of the Newport News Center. ?? Thanks to our champions who were able to join us today! ?? Janet Spencer - Virginia Cooperative Extension (Official) Lauren Hansen - Jefferson Lab Jay Grant - LISC Hampton Roads Tom O'Grady - City of Newport News Toi Hunter - Hampton Roads Alliance Katelyn Byrd - ITA International Anyssa Reddix - Envision Lead Grow Bob McKenna - Virginia Peninsula Chamber Kristen (Ward) Greene - Virginia Maritime Association

Today we closed out the final training session of the 2024 James City County Emerging Leaders Academy with a leadership simulation that sprinkled in a fun and dynamic gamification element. Facilitated by John Whitlow, our cohort members experienced first hand the four phases of team, providing them with new tools in working towards developing and leading high-performing teams. ??Amanda Morris, Ashley Fontaine, Ben Strohm, Brandon Gibbs, Dana Derr, Jennifer Mintern, Jesse Cox, Joy E. Johnson, M.S. Ed, CPRP, Lauren Tolly, Marc Lorenzen, Melissa Martinez (Stroup), Niclas Mitchell, Olena Crow, Robert Torrey, Scott Marshall ??

What is International Education Week? This is an annual event during which the entire university can celebrate the intercultural connections, learning, and research that happen at Virginia Tech. This year, we are holding this weeklong celebration Nov. 11–16. International Education Week is a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education and is celebrated at universities across the nation. Learn more about IEW https://bit.ly/iew_2024

Honoring all that have served. Thank you for your service!

We are so proud of our legendary Hokie, John Lawson‘75, president and chief executive officer of W. M. Jordan Company who was named the Virginia Tech Class of 2026 class ring namesake. A native of City of Newport News and the visionary behind Tech Center Research Park we celebrate his amazing accomplishments and achievements. Congratulations! Go Hokies! https://lnkd.in/eVAX9tz5

The Virginia Tech Roanoke Center and the Virginia Tech Master of Engineering Administration (MEA) program are pleased to host Mr. Gabe Galvin, CEO of RevTek Solutions for a discussion on entrepreneurship and the impact of graduate education. Gabe Galvan will share his experiences in business and how to best position yourself for the next steps in your career. He will provide a brief overview of his background and experience through corporate America, then launch into his experience starting two companies in 2020: RevTek Solutions www.revteksolutions.net and Veriti www.verititech.com. Gabe will in particular relate how his graduate studies shaped his career and life - and helped prepare him for these new enterprises. Join the WEBINAR to learn more about the Virginia Tech Master of Engineering Administration (MEA) program and how Virginia Tech’s Commonwealth Campus Centers will be providing support for local clusters/cohorts of MEA students in the Roanoke, Richmond, Newport News and Abingdon regions. Register >>> bit.ly/VTMEANov24 *Register by November 11, 2024

Join us for our last quarterly Lunch & Learn! Tuesday, December 10 from 12:00 - 1:00 In person, at our Virginia Tech Newport News Center Bring your lunch and hear from Stephanie Burton who will be talking about Think Smarter: Boosting Your Critical Thinking Skills! Register today: https://lnkd.in/gV8cea44

Thank You! A heartfelt thank you to everyone who made this year’s Women Impact Virginia Summit a success! To our incredible attendees, thank you for your enthusiasm, energy, and for sharing this inspiring experience with us. You are the heart of this event! A special thanks to our speakers for sharing your wisdom, stories, and insights. Your voices have truly empowered us all. And to our sponsors, your support made this entire event possible—thank you for believing in our vision and contributing to this meaningful day. Together, we’ve created something truly special. We can't wait to see you all again next year! #Grateful #WomensConference #ThankYou #EmpoweredWomen