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Welcome to the VT Newcomers Network
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The Virginia Tech Newcomers' Network is an opportunity for you to become part of our community.  It is a chance to meet other new faculty and staff members, socialize on an informal basis, share interests, and learn about Blacksburg and the New River Valley.

Questions? Please contact Cathy Jacobs (cajacobs@vt.edu) or Susan Richman (esje@vt.edu).

VTNN is coordinated by VT Dual Career Assistance Program & VT Work/Life Resources.


The Virginia Tech Newcomers' Network  is delighted to invite you to our Fall 2009 gathering!

Socialize with  other newly hired employees from Virginia Tech and The Corporate Research Center

 

September 16, 2009

                       5:00- 7:00 pm                                 

          Wikiteria Market and Cafe 

                  1715 Pratt Drive Suite 1200  Blacksburg, Va 24060

 

 

(please contact Susan Williams for an evite)

Do you have an idea for an informal gathering or outing that you would like to suggest?  Contact Susan Williams (esje@vt.edu) or Cathy Jacobs (cajacobs@vt.edu) with your thoughts!

"Wiki" Wednesday

VTNN has created another opportunity to socialize with other newcomers on the first Wednesday of each month - 

When:  Wednesday, August 5th

Look for the VTNN logo between the hours of 11:30 and 2:00.

Where:   Market Wikiteria and Cafe

Located at 1715 Pratt Drive, Suite 1200 within the Corporate Research Center

 

                                       Up on the Roof

When: Last Thursday of the month

Time:  5:30-7:30

Where: Rooftop of Kent Square

What:  Professional mixer- 

Socialize with professionals and enjoy downtown venues. Food and drinks are free to all attendees.

"Wiki" after 5

When:  beginning July 24, 2009 

( every other friday)

starts at 5:00 pm

Where: The Wikiteria Cafe


Join the VTNN listserv! 

  • Insert the following, where "first name last name" is your name, into the body of the e-mail:
    • subscribe vt_newcomers_network first name last name
  • Send e-mail to:  listserv@listserv.vt.edu 

Join VTNN on Facebook!

  • Visit www.facebook.com in order to register.
  • Once registered as a member, click here and follow the link.
  • From the sidebar, click on the option to join the group.