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        <description><![CDATA[ The award recognizes the book “Circulating Now, Full Circle: From the Historical Collections of the National Library of Medicine” for outstanding original scholarship and technical achievement demonstrated through the co-envisioning, co-curating, and co-editing of the work.    ]]></description>
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        <title>From curious student to confident leader</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Sanjay Vuttarapally’s journey through the University Libraries&#39; Studios Network shows how hands-on learning, creative problem-solving, and student leadership can transform curiosity into confidence and shape a new vision for the future. ]]></description>
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        <title>&#39;The Surprising Story of Furcy Madeleine&#39; comes to Newman Library</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The traveling exhibit will be on display through the spring semester on the second floor of Newman Library. It chronicles a little-known 19th century legal battle for freedom that unfolded across the Indian Ocean and the French Empire.  ]]></description>
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        <title>From archives to America&#39;s national parks</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Alumnus Miles Abernethy credits his time as a student employee in the University Libraries&#39; Special Collections and University Archives with building the confidence and experience he brings to his work at the National Park Service. ]]></description>
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        <title>Federal requirement: Digital persistent identifier</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Virginia Tech requests that all faculty who actively publish or apply for externally funded research connect their ORCID iD to their Elements profile by August 2026.   ]]></description>
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        <title>&#39;What research can do for a community&#39;: New center dives into Arctic research</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The Center for Sustainable Engagement in the Arctic aims to transform how Arctic research is conducted. Led by Director Cana Uluak Itchuaqiyaq, it prioritizes listening to Indigenous leadership to create sustainable solutions and foster connections with resources at the university and beyond.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ To help Hokies push through finals, University Libraries at Virginia Tech served thousands of grilled cheese sandwiches during Cheesy Nights in Fall 2025. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Virginia Tech celebrates the late Nikki Giovanni through an immersive exhibit at the Center for the Arts. The exhibit uses video projection of graphics and photos with an original music score to highlight six of Giovanni&#39;s poems read by Giovanni herself. This exhibit will move to the Torpedo Factory Art Center in 2026. Poetry and Readings: Nikki Giovanni Poetic Arrangement: Brittney S. Harris and Charles Nichols Music: Charles Nichols Embodied Movement: Brittney S. Harris Motion Capture: Trevor Finney and Alice Macanga Motion Graphics and Graphic Design: Meaghan Dee, Trevor Finney, Demetrya Dye, and Lexy Altieri Project Advisor: Gena E. Chandler, PhD Project Management: Meaghan Dee ICAT Technical Support: Gustavo Araoz, David Franusich, Brandon Hale, and Tanner Upthegrove Additional Thanks to Kelsey Hammer, Ella Shaffer, and Morgan Weidling for participating in creative brainstorming sessions. Special thanks to Virginia Fowler for permission, time, and poetry consultation. Additional thanks to Virginia Tech, President Sands, the Institute for Creativity, Arts, and Technology (ICAT), the University Libraries at Virginia Tech, and the Center for the Arts for supporting this project. And thank you to Nikki Giovanni for her incredible life and legacy. ]]></description>
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        <title>First Bites. Big Reactions. Cheesy Nights.</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ We asked Virginia Tech students to take their very first bite of the iconic Cheesy Nights grilled cheese on camera — and the reactions did not disappoint. From shock to joy to full-on cheesy bliss, this video captures the authentic, unscripted moments that make Cheesy Nights one of the most beloved end-of-semester traditions at Newman Library. ]]></description>
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