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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.

VTNN does not have any official events planned currently.  Check back periodically to see what else is new!

Every Month:

  • "Wiki" Wednesday is our informal lunch gathering on the 1st Wednesday of each month...
    •  See the "Wiki Wednesday" column for more information!
  • The Thursday Night Get-Together is an informal evening gathering that reoccurs on the 3rd Thursday of each month...
    •  See the "3rd Thursday" column for more information!

Do you have an idea for an informal gathering or outing that you would like to suggest?  Contact Susan Richman (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, July 1st

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

 

Thursday Night Get-Together

Every third Thursday of the month, come out and socialize with fellow newcomers at this informal event!

When:  Thursday, June 18th

Starting at 5:30 p.m.

Where:  Awful Arthur's

Located in Kent Square (Draper Rd.) in Downtown Blacksburg

Look for the VTNN logo near the downstairs bar.

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.