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HokieTalk: Virginia Tech and COVID-19: Lessons from the past; policies and practices for the present

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On Dec. 8, Hokies joined us for a virtual event where Virginia Tech experts explored our community response to COVID-19.

They explored travel during the pandemic, shared trauma and shared resilience, and connections to the 1918 flu pandemic and COVID-19. There's were our panelists. 

  • Facilitator: M. Daniel Givens, Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine
  • Tom Ewing, professor of history, associate dean graduate studies research, College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences
  • Trish Haak, licensed clinical social worker, veterinary medicine clinical services, Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine
  • Nancy Gard McGehee, department head, professor, Howard Feiertag Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management, Pamplin College of Business

 

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Hokies are interested to learn what’s new at Virginia Tech, especially how we are tackling the complex problems to help make communities stronger. HokieTalks are hour-long conversations that give Hokies an exciting insider look at current research that is making a difference. The talks are short and engaging, and attendees are encouraged to ask questions.