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Events at Squires, Movies and Things To DoThe Virginia Tech Union schedules everything from on campus movies, to concerts, to fairs. The student-run organization provides entertainment to students at subsidized costs or for free. VTU membership is open to all students at Virginia Tech. They currently have seven different committees that program many different events. Members may join as many committees as they wish. You do not need to be a member to attend events. The Lyric Theater (a two-minute walk from campus) is dedicated to independent films. Newly renovated, the theater has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places. Other area theaters include the Capri discount theater, and the theater at the NRV Mall in Christiansburg (a 15 minute drive). Related Links 
Greek Life on CampusFraternities and sororities, historically, have been associated with their host university to serve and espouse the purposes and mission of that institution of learning. Virginia Tech, having made the decision to foster and encourage fraternity/sorority experience as one option of leadership training for their students, has affirmed the values which can accrue to the individual students and benefit the varied communities of the institution by membership in such organizations. The Student Activities/Greek Life Staff looks forward to serving our students and communities in the pursuit of excellence for Greek letter organizations. The Oak Lane Community (formerly Special Purpose Housing) at Virginia Tech has 18 fraternity and sorority houses on campus. These houses are available only to members of their particular Greek organization. Because they are located in a forested area beyond the Duck Pond, there is a special shuttle bus that transports residents from the houses to the main campus. Construction has begun to add eight more houses to the community. For more information, contact the house manager for the particular organization. Related Links
Dining InformationStudent Programs is pleased to provide you with an outstanding and flexible dining program. Our Culinary Services division is recognized nationally for its dining creativity and commitment to students. At Virginia Tech, our program is highly regarded as well. For the spring 2001 semester, 97.1 percent of our students rated the taste of food as excellent, very good, or good. Our dining centers are conveniently located across campus and our hours or operation are designed to fit any schedule. We pride ourselves on a wide variety of delicious foods and the level of convenience we provide to our customers. Whenever hunger strikes, we can satisfy your needs, from an early morning coffee to a full-course meal or late-night snack. Related Links
Banking InformationThe mission of the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid is to further accomplish the goals of the university by providing the financial means to encourage economic, social, cultural, and academic diversity in the student body. To accomplish this mission, aid resources must be coordinated, obtained, distributed and maintained in accordance with university, state, and federal requirements. Service to students, the faculty and accountability for the administration of financial aid funds are primary goals of the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid. The Bursar's office is divided into the departments of Student Accounts, the Budget Tuition Program, Cash Receipts and Disbursements, Perkins Loans and General Accounts Receivable. The link below has information about and a contact from each department. Blacksburg has many banking institutions from which to choose, several of which have links at the bottom of this page. Once enrolled, students can also choose to join the Credit Union of Virginia Tech, a branch of the Roanoke GE Federal Credit Union. Student Programs offers numerous employment opportunities. Whether you are looking for full-time, part-time, or work-study positions, we have a job to meet your needs. Related Links
SADD InformationSADD, or Students Against Destructive Decisions, strives to help students make better choices in everyday life. SADD's mission, simply stated, is: "To provide students with the best prevention and intervention tools possible to deal with the issues of underage drinking, drunk driving, drug abuse and other destructive decisions." Related Links
Computer InformationAll incoming students to Virginia Tech must now have a computer, regardless of major. To make the process as painless as possible, Virginia Tech has set up a page dedicated solely to the new requirements. Some departments and colleges recommend a specific configuration from among the options outlined by the university. Complete information about the requirement will be mailed to all students who accept the offer of admission. Financial aid is available to assist students in their computer purchases. No student will be denied admission to Virginia Tech based on an inability to purchase a computer. Computer use on campus is regulated through the Acceptable Use guidelines. Simply put, these guidelines require you to use your computer in a responsible manner. Among the things prohibited are software piracy, password stealing, and the spreading of computer viruses. Violation of these policies can result in loss of network privileges and/or further academic sanctions. All on campus residence halls are wired with 10baseT ethernet, providing a connection that is up to 100 times faster than a standard modem. All on-campus students receive this connection (as well as an e-mail account) free of charge as part of living in a residence hall. Free technical assistance is also provided to students having difficulties connecting to the internet. Related Links
Security, Parking and Campus Mail InformationThe Virginia Tech Police Department works closely with the Physical Plant and the Office of Student Programs to maintain security in all university buildings and residence halls. Security and safety hazards may be reported to the University Police or to the Physical Plant. The employees of the Physical Plant inspect campus facilities regularly, promptly making repairs affecting safety and security, and respond to reports of potential safety and security hazards, such as broken windows, doors and locks. The Virginia Tech Police also work in cooperation with housing staff members to provide security and controlled access to the university residence halls. The "Campus Watch" program places patrol personnel around the residence hall areas, during the hours of darkness. All exterior residence hall doors are locked seven days a week, 24 hours a day. Hall residents may access their own buildings by swiping their ID card in readers located at the entrances. Ê Only authorized personnel, residents and their escorted guests are admitted. Professional staff are available 24-hours a day, seven days a week to respond to emergency situations. All students rooms are equipped with telephones capable of reaching the police dispatcher via the 911 number, and all student rooms are equipped with door viewers to provide an extra dimension of security. Residential Mail Services (RMS) is responsible for collecting and distributing letters and packages to residential students at Virginia Tech. For information about parking at Virginia Tech, check out the Parking Services link below. Related Links
Hokie Passport InformationWhat is the Hokie Passport? It's a student ID, a library card, an athletic ID and a dining plan ID. It's also a debit card that can be used all over campus, as well as several off campus stores and restaurants.Ê The same card can get you into hokie sports events, pay for your laundry, get you a book from the library and a drink from the soda machine. Since it's a photo ID, it's safe to use. In fact, it's used by on campus security - to let people into their residence halls late at night. It's pretty useful to have all this in one card. Don't leave home without it! Related Links
Telephone InformationNo need to go out and buy a telephone! All Virginia Tech residence hall rooms come with ROLM Digital phones, offering free voice mail services and affordable long distance. Conventional (analog) phones will not work with the campus phone system, nor will the ROLM phones work if removed from the residence hall. Long distance services are accessed via individualÊ authorization codes, so students never have to fight over a bill. Under a new, simplified rate structure, all direct-dialed long distance calls placed from residence halls will be billed at a flat rate - $0.15/minute, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This rate applies to all calls that can be dialed using an area code including those to Canada and most areas of the Caribbean. International toll calls (those requiring 011 and Country Code) will continue to be billed using tariffed rates. However, these rates will be discounted by 18 percent. If you have any questions, please contact CNS Student Telecommunications personnel at (540) 231-3000 or by email at StuTel@vt.edu. If you have further questions about phone access and rules here at Virginia Tech, please consult the CNS Student Telecommunications Rules and Regulations. Related Links
VT, Blacksburg and Student Activities InformationBlacksburg, as well as Virginia Tech, has tons to offer students. For store and shopping listings, check out the BEV net local business lisings below. The Virginia Tech Union schedules everything from on campus movies, to concerts, to fairs. The student-run organization provides entertainment to students at subsidized costs or for free. VTU membership is open to all students at Virginia Tech. They currently have seven different committees that program many different events. Members may join as many committees as they wish. You do not need to be a member to attend events, including concerts musicals and films. The Lyric Theater (a two-minute walk from campus) is dedicated to independent films. Newly renovated, the theater has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places. Other area theaters include the Capri discount theater, and the theater at the NRV Mall in Christiansburg (a 15-minute drive). The Blacksburg Electronic Village is an outreach effort from Virginia Tech, in partnership with the town of Blacksburg and Bell Atlantic. The BEV is one of the oldest internet based networks in the country and has one of the largest proportions of online citizens. For more info, please check out the link below. Related Links
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