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Welcome to the City 2025

Welcome to the City

No matter where you land after graduating, there's a Hokie waiting to welcome you! Across the country, chapters are hosting events to welcome new Hokies to their area. Connect with members of your alumni chapter, meet your young alumni committee, and learn all about your new city.

Check back soon for more updates and additional events. All events are Aug. 21 unless otherwise noted.

  • Time:  6:30-9 p.m.
  • Location: Checkerspot Brewing Company, 1421 Ridgely St., Baltimore, MD 21230
  • Details: Welcome Hokies new to the Baltimore area! Appetizers will be provided. Parking is available at the venue and on-street.
  • Registration: Register here.
  • Contact: Mia Thomas at bmorehokies@gmail.com.

  •  Time: 6-8 p.m.
  • Location: Teak Neighborhood Grill, 6400 Time Square Ave., Orlando, FL 32835
  • Details: Join other Central Florida Hokies and make new friends as we welcome new Hokies to the area. The more Hokies the better! Appetizers will be provided as we mingle. Hope to see you there!
  • Registration: Register here.
  • Contact: Christina Salisbury at hokielife4ever@gmail.com.

  • Date: Saturday, Aug. 23
  • Time: Noon
  • Location: The Back Porch, 808 Belvedere Clearwater Road, Belvedere, SC 29841
  • Details: Make plans to join us for this year’s Welcome to the City event. It’s an opportunity to welcome Hokies new to the area so they have a chance to connect with our chapter and learn about the CSRA.
  • Registration: Register here.
  • Contact: Robyn Williams at rlsharpe@vt.edu.

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  •  Date: Tuesday, Aug. 26
  • Time:  5:30-7 p.m.
  • Location: Frothy Moon Brewhouse, 1826 Jamestown Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185
  • Details: Join us at the Frothy Moon Brewhouse to welcome new Hokies to the Williamsburg alumni family! Whether you are new to the area or not, the Welcome to the City event is a great place to connect with fellow Hokies, learn about upcoming events, and pick up some Hokie swag. So come on out to reconnect with old friends and to meet new Hokies!
  • Registration: Register here by Aug. 25.
  • Contact: Laura Viancour at lviancour@verizon.net.

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