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FebSouthern Colonel's Concert Date: 02/25/12 Time: 2:00 PM Where: 621 S. Belvidere Street, Richmond, VA 23220 (Virginia War Memorial) Details: The Southern Colonels -- the 17-piece jazz orchestra from Virginia Tech’s Corps of Cadets -- will have a FREE concert at the Virginia War Memorial on Saturday, February 25 starting at 2:00pm. Please come out to show your support as The Southern Colonels play favorite and patriotic selections! 7
MarHokie Hump Day Happy Hour Date: 03/07/12 Time: 5:30 PM Where: BlackFinn Restaurant & Saloon, 1001 Haxall Point, Richmond, VA 23219 Details: JOIN US FOR OUR ***HOKIE HUMP DAY HAPPY HOURS*** HELD ON THE FIRST WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH… The Happy Hours will be held at the BlackFinn Restaurant & Saloon until further notice. Come out and enjoy drink specials and FREE hor d’ouevres with Richmond area Hokies! Free, covered parking is also available! 12
Mar4th Annual Career Fair Date: 03/12/12 Time: 1:00 PM Where: 2810 N. Parham Road, Richmond, VA 23294 (Virginia Tech Richmond Center) Details: Sponsored and hosted by the Richmond Chapter of the Virginia Tech Alumni Association. This career fair is open to the public and will feature 30 Richmond area businesses. To register as a job seeker, send your name and contact information along with a copy of your résumé to careerfair@richmondhokies.org by March 9, 2012. 14
MarCentral Virginia Wine Festival Planning Committee Meeting Date: 03/14/12 Time: 7:00 PM Where: 2810 N. Parham Road, Richmond, VA 23294 (Virginia Tech Richmond Center Room 333) Details: This is an organizational meeting for any Richmond area Virginia Tech alumni or parents of current VT students who are interested in serving on the planning committee for the 2012 Central Virginia Wine Festival. Help is needed in planning all aspects of the event including logistics, entertainment, marketing, advertising, and more. Event planning experience is not necessary. 20
MarMonthly Alumni Meeting Date: 03/20/12 Time: 6:30 PM Where: 2810 N. Parham Road, Richmond, VA 23294 (Virginia Tech Richmond Center - 3rd Floor) Details: All Richmond area alumni are invited and encouraged to attend our open quarterly alumni meetings as they are announced on this page, through e-mail alerts, or by calling (804)454-HOKIE. We meet at the Virginia Tech Richmond Center located at 2810 N. Parham Road, Suite 300 on the 3rd floor — JUST FOLLOW THE SIGNS TO OUR MEETING ROOM. These meetings are always held at this location unless otherwise noted. Please call (804)454-HOKIE, or e-mail contactus@richmondhokies.org for directions. Your presence and involvement matters, so we hope to see you there! REMEMBER: UT PROSIM! 21
Mar"Hokies Helping Hokies" Business & Career Networking Group Date: 03/21/12 Time: 7:15 AM Where: VT Richmond Center - 3rd Floor Details: This is a BUSINESS as well as CAREER networking group for Richmond area Virginia Tech alumni who are interested in engaging other Hokies for business and employment opportunities. There is a $5.00 charge to attend except if you are in career transition. Bring your business cards, business literature, lists of job openings, and résumés! If you are planning on attending, please register by e-mailing Rick Curry at networking@richmondhokies.org or calling (804)454-HOKIE. The meeting attire is business casual. Networking begins at 7:15 A.M., and the meeting will be from 7:45 A.M. to 9:00 A.M. If you would like to promote your business at our Hokies Helping Hokies meeting but cannot attend, we are looking for door prizes. If you have a product or service you would like to promote consider donating a door prize for our new monthly drawings. Join Us
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Irving Lowry Memorial Scholarship
Irving Lowry
Irving Lowry was raised in Beaverdam, Virginia. He was a raised as farmer’s son. He had a calling and attended Virginia Tech from 1969 to 1973, studying Industrial Engineering and operational Research now know as Industrial Systems and Engineering. Irving was excellent in the sciences and math. After graduation and later working for Dominion Virginia Power, (formerly know as VEPCO) he worked in the Information Technology department. He was quickly recognized for his capabilities and moved into a lead position on various project. It was clear that he had talent and remembered the Ut Proism motto. He was an individual that was always willing to assist others. This led to success as a project lead and ultimately led him to involvement with the Richmond Chapter of the Va Tech Alumni Association.
He was always willing his time and resources to make the chapter events a success. He served in chairmanship or volunteered time as requested. To show his devotion to Virginia Tech and to the Richmond Chapter, he left in his estate a bequeath to be used for the chapter scholarship fund. This gift will be awarded in his name to qualified entering freshmen at Virginia Tech in the Industrial Systems and Engineering curriculum until the completion of his gift.