VTMAG v13n1 - Table of Contents
Contents
- 4 High-Tech Education
- The incorporation of new technologies into education is expected to alter the learning environment in the coming decades, requiring future teachers to interact with their students in a more loosely-structured manner and to produce programs that will provide more indepth and independent study. But will the use of technology dehumanize the learning environment?
- 10 Nikki Giovanni
- Lauded as the "poet laureate of black women and sensitive souls everywhere,"this world-renowned poet has accepted a permanent position in Virginia Tech's Department of English. The author of 17 books is dynamic in her approach to teaching and volunteering. Her speaking engagements and other community activities prompted University President James McComas to call her "one of the university's best goodwill ambassadors."
- 14 Tomorrow's Teachers
- Virginia Tech's College of Education has teamed up with the City of Roanoke and Roanoke City Schools to seek out outstanding black high-school students and encourage them to pursue teaching careers. The program awards full, four-year scholarships to the selected participants in exchange for a commitment to four years of teaching in Roanoke.
- 19 Second Century Campaign
- Hundreds of volunteers are contributing resources, time, and effort in their commitment to this fund-raising program designed to bring Virginia Tech's athletic programs to a level of national distinction. The campaign has already raised almost $8 million toward the $17 million goal.
Departments:
- Orange and Maroon 2
- Around the Drillfield 3
- Modern Living 21
- Sports 22
- Philanthropy 24
- Alumni Profile 25
- Alumni Association News 26
- Class Notes 28
Cover: Nikki Giovanni. Photo by Rick Griffiths
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