“It’s nice to hear from librarians who have been in the industry for many years — and a lot of them have high praise for Virginia Tech’s program and how Anita has been a global OER pioneer,” Grey says.
6:30 p.m., Washington, D.C.
Jaclyn Marmol, a 2020 political science graduate, is fighting rush-hour traffic and the loud sounds of vehicles honking as she makes her way to McPherson Square.
Marmol works as outreach representative for U.S. Sen. Mark Warner and often attends events with him. This evening, she’s heading to the grand opening of the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies, a nonprofit that promotes Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander participation and representation in politics.
7 p.m., Blacksburg
As this day draws to a close in Blacksburg, the stories of Hokies abroad weave together a narrative of diverse pursuits and shared purpose. From Lilly’s early morning volunteer work in the heart of Paris to Finkielstein’s late-night discussions with colleagues in Tokyo to the Virginia Tech computer science team celebrating success in Sydney’s harbor, the reach of the Virginia Tech community spans continents and cultures.
The day’s journey exposes the interconnectedness of the Virginia Tech community, a network of individuals committed to tackling global challenges, broadening perspectives, and creating a world where the spirit of Ut Prosim (That I May Serve) knows no bounds.
Tomorrow, of course, is a new day filled with new journeys. Faculty members who spent the summer in East Africa will reflect on what they learned during a public panel discussion in Newman Library. A staff member will bound through the airport to board a flight for a conference in Brazil, just as a researcher in Alexandria is ringing a colleague in Mumbai to talk about a potential collaboration. And a student will realize that maybe she’d like to study next year in Chile, so she’s heading to the Global Education Office to start planning her own adventure.
Victoria Boatwright, Jenny Kincaid Boone, Amanda Broome, Ann Brown, Michelle Darby, Katie Gehrt, Priya Goutham, Leigh Anne Kelley, Rich Mathieson, Allie Oberoi, Renée Stewart, and Cory Van Dyke contributed