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From Afghanistan to the US: Stories of Displacement and New Futures , redirectThe Center for Refugee, Migrant, and Displacement Studies will host an evening of stories of displacement and the pursuit of new futures on February 26 at 6 p.m. at the VT Inn and via Zoom. The program will feature members of the Afghan Army’s Female Tactical Platoon, who will share their escape from Kabul following the return of the Taliban, their journey to the United States, and their participation in the CRMDS Afghan Conversation Project. The event will also include remarks from Samman Akbarzada, an Afghan refugee and author of two books who is currently a student at the University of Virginia and an advocate for displaced and underserved communities, followed by a Q&A. Those planning to attend via Zoom are asked to register in advance.
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“What Research Can Do for a Community”: New Center Dives Into Arctic Research , redirectDirected by Iñupiaq scholar Cana Uluak Itchuaqiyaq, the newly founded Center for Sustainable Engagement in the Arctic advances community-centered Arctic research grounded in Indigenous leadership. It connects Arctic communities with researchers and resources at Virginia Tech and beyond. The Institute for Society, Culture, and Environment is among the groups that have supported the center’s work.
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Cheer on Virginia Tech Faculty at the Faculty Nutshell Talks , redirectGet ready for a fast-paced evening of ideas, storytelling, and discovery at the Faculty Nutshell Talks on March 5 at 4:30 p.m. in the Anne and Ellen Fife Theatre at the Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech. Virginia Tech faculty will take the stage to share their research in just 90-second talks with no slides, no jargon, just clear, compelling stories designed for a public audience. A post-event reception and Pop-Up Faculty Club networking event will follow immediately in the Center for the Arts lobby until 7:30 p.m., offering a casual mix and mingle with presenters and campus community members, with appetizers and refreshments provided.
