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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.
  • Pricing: $10 per person, which includes a $5 gift to the Baltimore Alumni Chapter Scholarship Fund.
  • 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!
  • Pricing: $10 per person, which includes a $5 gift to the Central Florida Alumni Chapter Scholarship Fund.
  • 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.
  • Pricing: $10 per person, which includes a $5 gift to the Beyond Boundaries Scholarship Fund.
  • Registration: Register here.
  • Contact: Robyn Williams at rlsharpe@vt.edu.

  •  Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m.
  • Location: The Brick, 24 Ann St., Suite A, Charleston, SC 29403
  • Details: Join us in welcoming new Charleston Hokies to the holy city! This year's event will be hosted at the place we call home during football season — The Brick! Join us for an evening of drinks, appetizers, and Hokie Spirit. There is a parking garage attached to The Brick. Keep up with the event through our social media pages.
  • Pricing: $10 per person, which includes small bites, one complimentary happy hour drink, and a $5 gift to the Charleston Alumni Chapter Scholarship Fund.
  • Registration: Register here.
  • Contact: Mary Kate Quinn at marykate@vt.edu.

  • Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
  • Location: Sycamore Brewing, 2151 Hawkins St., Charlotte, NC 28203
  • Details: Join Charlotte Hokies for the Welcome to the City Happy Hour at Sycamore Brewing! Let's celebrate new beginnings as we welcome the Class of 2025 to the best alumni family and learn about upcoming events in the Charlotte area. Connect with the young alumni committee and the Charlotte Hokies alumni chapter.
  • Pricing: Registration is $10 in advance and $15 day of the event and includes a drink ticket, appetizers, and a $5 gift to the Charlotte Hokies Student Scholarship Fund.
  • Registration: Register here. Let us know on Facebook that you're attending!
  • Contact: Sam Whitney at samwhitney@vt.edu.

  •  Date: Tuesday, Aug. 19
  • Time: 6-8 p.m.
  • Location:  Headquarters Beercade, 213 W. Institute Place, Chicago, IL 60610
  • Details: Meet Hokies and enjoy arcade games!
  • Pricing: $10 per person, which includes a $5 gift to the Chicago Alumni Chapter Scholarship Fund.
  • Registration: Register here.
  • Contact: Anna Duggins at Annacduggins@gmail.com

  • Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m.
  • Location: Madtree Brewing, 3301 Madison Road, Cincinnati, OH 45209
  • Details: Join us for a happy hour at Madtree Brewing to welcome new grads to the area. We will provide food for all Hokies in attendance as well as some Hokie swag. All are welcome, Hokies young and old! We are looking forward to seeing some new faces.
  • Registration: Register here.
  • Pricing: $10 per person, which includes a $5 gift to the Cincinnati Alumni Chapter Scholarship Fund.
  • Contact: Erica Boyd at ericapboyd@aol.com.

  • Time: 6-9 p.m.
  • Location: Truck Yard Dallas, 5624 Sears St., Dallas, TX 75206
  • Details: Are you a recent grad or a Hokie who’s just landed in the Dallas-Fort Worth area? Come join us a fun, laid-back evening to meet fellow Hokies, build your network, and get plugged into the local community! We’ll be gathering at Truck Yard, one of Lower Greenville’s most iconic hangouts. We’ve reserved the Treehouse, an elevated private bar space that gives you a great view while keeping things cozy for conversation and camaraderie. It’s part treehouse, part bar, and all Texas charm. Food and drink tickets will be provided for all attendees! Grab a bite from the rotating food trucks below or relax with a drink upstairs in the Treehouse. All alumni, friends, and fans of Virginia Tech are welcome.
  • Pricing: $10 per person, which includes a $5 gift to the Dallas-Fort Worth Alumni Chapter Scholarship.
  • Registration: Register here.
  • Contact: Matt Briney at mkbriney@gmail.com.  

  • Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
  • Location: Mister Days, 1101 N. Highland St., Arlington, VA 22201
  • Details: Join D.C. Hokies for the Welcome to the City Happy Hour at Mister Days! Let's celebrate new beginnings as we welcome the Class of 2025 to the best alumni family and learn about upcoming events in the D.C. area. Connect with the young alumni committee, the Latinx and Hispanic Alumni Society, the Asian Pacific Islander Desi Alumni Society, and the D.C. Hokies alumni chapter.
  • Pricing: Registration is $10 in advance and $15 day of the event and includes a drink ticket, appetizers, and a $5 gift to the D.C. Hokies Student Scholarship Fund.
  • Registration: Register here. Let us know on Facebook that you're attending!
  • Contact: Sam Whitney at samwhitney@vt.edu.

  • Time: 6:30 p.m.
  • Location: Wynkoop Brewing Company, 1634 18th St., Denver, CO 80202
  • Details: Join the Denver Hokies for our Welcome to the City event. We will be at Wynkoop Brewing Company, located across the street from Union Station. Feel free to take public transportation or ride shares. There is also nearby street parking, surface lots, and covered garages. Be sure to also visit the Facebook page for our event!
  • Pricing: $10 per person, which includes a $5 gift to the Denver Alumni Chapter Scholarship.
  • Registration: Register here. 
  • Contact: Mark Hojegian at Mark@DenverHomeLifestyles.com

  • Time: 5-7 p.m.
  • Location: Constitution Yards Beer Garden, 303 Justison St., Wilmington, DE 19801
  • Details: Join us for a happy hour at the new Constitution Yards Beer Garden location! They've moved just across the street. This event is outside. Parking is available on the street and in parking lots nearby. The chapter will provide the first beverage and snacks. Be sure to follow us on Facebook!
  • Pricing: $10 per person, which includes a $5 gift to the First State Alumni Chapter Scholarship Fund.
  • Registration: Register here.
  • Contact: Mary Sage Earley at delawarehokies@gmail.com  

  • Time: Doors open at 5:30 p.m., first pitch is at 6:35 p.m.
  • Location: Virginia Credit Union Stadium, 42 Jackie Robinson Way, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
  • Details: Join the Fredericksburg Hokies for a night of baseball and fun at Virginia Tech Night at the Fredericksburg Nats. In addition to a ticket, registrants can add on a gift to the Fredericksburg Alumni Chapter Scholarship and purchase a co-branded hat to pick up at the game at check-out.
  • Registration: Register here.
  • Contact: Jamie June at vtjmp78@gmail.com.

  • Time: 6:30-8 p.m.
  • Location: Ashe's Bearden Beer Market, 4524 Old Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919
  • Details: Join the Knoxville Hokies for snacks, great conversation, and possibly trivia!
  • Pricing: $10 per person, which includes a $5 gift to the Knoxville Alumni Chapter Scholarship Fund.
  • Registration: Register here.
  • Contact: Fred Gibson at gibsofc@gmail.com and Cassie Krause at clkrause10@gmail.com.

  • Time: 5:30 p.m.
  • Location: Winston-Salem Wine Market, 1231 Creekshire Way, Winston-Salem, NC 27103
  • Details: Join us in welcoming new Hokies to the N.C. Triad alumni family! This event is a great opportunity to meet other Hokies in the Triad, whether you are new to the area or a long-time resident! Appetizers and Hokie swag will be provided. Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
  • Pricing: $10 per person, which includes a $5 gift to the N.C. Triad Alumni Chapter Scholarship Fund.
  • Registration: Register here.
  • Contact: Sam Ashby at sam.e.ashby2@gmail.com.

  • Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
  • Location: Downtown Social, 149 2nd Ave., New York, NY 10003
  • Details: Join New York Hokies for the Welcome to the City Happy Hour at Downtown Social! Let's celebrate new beginnings as we welcome the Class of 2025 to the best alumni family and learn about upcoming events in NYC. Connect with the young alumni committee and the Manhattan Hokies alumni chapter.
  • Pricing: Registration is $10 in advance and $15 day of the event and includes a drink ticket, appetizers, and a $5 gift to the Manhattan Hokies Student Scholarship Fund.
  • Registration: Register here. Let us know on Facebook that you're attending!
  • Contact: Sam Whitney at samwhitney@vt.edu.

  • Date: Saturday, Aug. 23
  • Time: Noon-5 p.m.
  • Location: Home of Amy and Rob Schieper (address given at time of registration)
  • Details: Our annual party down at the lake is a big event for our chapter and a great way to celebrate the upcoming football season! Amy and Rob Schieper and Robin Atkins have always been gracious hosts for this event. This will be a potluck and B.Y.O.B. (No glass bottles). Amy, Rob and Robin will provide hambugers and hot dogs. The address of the event, as well as a sign-up for side dishes and desserts, will be sent in the confirmation email.
  • Registration: Coming soon.
  • Contact: Donald Barbour at vtbarbour@gmail.com.

  • Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
  • Location: Scotty's Taphouse, 1304 Mactavish Ave., Richmond, VA 23230
  • Details: Join Richmond Hokies for the Welcome to the City Happy Hour at Scotty's Taphouse! Let's celebrate new beginnings as we welcome the Class of 2025 to the best alumni family and learn about upcoming events in the Richmond area. Connect with the young alumni committee and the Richmond Hokies alumni chapter.
  • Pricing: Registration is $10 in advance and $15 day of the event and includes a drink ticket, appetizers, and a $5 gift to the Richmond Hokies Student Scholarship Fund.
  • Registration: Register here. Let us know on Facebook that you're attending!
  • Contact: Sam Whitney at samwhitney@vt.edu.

  • Time: 6:30 p.m.
  • Location: Carilion Clinic Field at Salem Memorial Ballpark, 1004 Texas St., Salem, VA 24153
  • Details and Pricing: Join the Roanoke Hokies for a night at the ballpark! We'll be cheering on the Salem Red Sox as they take on the Carolina Mudcats. First pitch is at 6:35 p.m. Registration is $30 and includes food and non-alcoholic beverages, as well as seats along the first base line and a $5 gift to the Roanoke Alumni Chapter Scholarship. Tickets will be picked up at Will Call the night of the game.
  • Registration: Get your tickets here by Aug. 18!
  • Contact: William Booth at boothwh@vt.edu.

  •  Date: Wednesday, Aug. 27
  • Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m.
  • Location: Big Time Brewery & Alehouse, 4133 University Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105
  • Details: Join us at Big Time Brewery & Alehouse, Seattle's oldest microbrewery, that is now co-owned by a Hokie! This all-ages venue is located in the University District neighborhood and is accessible by Lightrail and several bus options from outside neighborhoods. If you're driving to the area, there is street parking near the venue and several surface lots within a few blocks.
  • Pricing: $10 per person, which includes a $5 gift to the Seattle Alumni Chapter Scholarship Fund.
  • Registration: Register here.
  • Contact: Susan Sherbak at hokiesseattle@gmail.com.

  • Time: 6-8 p.m. 
  • Location: The Ghent, 319 21st St., Suite A, Norfolk, VA 23508
  • Details: Join the Tidewater Hokies for their Welcome to the City Event!  This is a great way to learn about the chapter. We welcome both recent graduates and any alumni who are new to the area or looking to reconnect with alumni! Light appetizers will also be provided.
  • Pricing: $10 per person, which includes a $5 gift to the Tidewater Alumni Chapter Scholarship fund.
  • Registration: Register here.
  • Contact: Robyn Walters at tidewaterhokiepres@gmail.com.

  • Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
  • Location: Tobacco Road Sports Cafe, 505 W. Jones St., Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Details: Join Triangle Hokies for the Welcome to the City Happy Hour at Tobacco Road Sports Cafe! Let's celebrate new beginnings as we welcome the Class of 2025 to the best alumni family and learn about upcoming events in the Triangle area. Connect with the young alumni committee and the Triangle Hokies alumni chapter.
  • Pricing: Registration is $10 in advance and $15 day of the event and includes a drink ticket, appetizers, and a $5 gift to the Triangle Hokies Student Scholarship Fund.
  • Registration: Register here. Let us know on Facebook that you're attending!
  • Contact: Sam Whitney at samwhitney@vt.edu.

  •  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!
  • Pricing: $10 per person, which includes a $5 gift to the Williamsburg Alumni Chapter Scholarship Fund.
  • Registration: Register here by Aug. 25.
  • Contact: Laura Viancour at lviancour@verizon.net.

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