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October 23, 6 p.m.

Litton-Reaves Hall lounge
Rrefreshments and discussion
Contact: ejling@vt.edu

Fall Open House

For prospective first-year and transfer students

Nov. 10 and 11

Learn more about CALS's programs of study, talk with our current students, and experience our beautiful campus. See you soon!

Open House Brochure with Schedule and Maps

Learn more at Admissions →

Hokie BugFest Returns!

Saturday, Oct. 20, Squires Student Center

Hokie BugFest highlights an ongoing youth education program hosted by the Department of Entomology, Virginia Cooperative Extension's 4-H program, and the department's student-run professional organization, the W. B. Alwood Entomological Society. Last year's BugFest was attended by more than 8,400 people.

College News

Camp Fantastic - Northern Virginia 4-H Center

By way of a long-running partnership among the National Institutes of Health, the Northern Virginia 4-H Center, and Special Love — a nonprofit created by Tom and Sheila Baker, who lost their daughter, Julie, to lymphoma — Camp Fantastic provides a traditional 4-H camping program for children fighting cancer.

CALS doctoral student in lab
Each year, George Washington Carver Assistantships are awarded to students in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences who have demonstrated excellence in academic achievement, scholarship, and community service.
milk
CALS researchers Susan Duncan and Aili Wang investigated the feasibility of lactoferrin, a highly bioactive protein found in saliva and milk, as a treatment that may bring relief to millions of patients undergoing cancer treatment.
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Alumni Events

Alumni Association Homecoming Tailgate

Nov. 3 (vs. Boston College)
Four hours before kickoff
Holtzman Alumni Center

Join CALS and Virginia Farm Bureau for Ag Day, a celebration of Virginia agriculture: farm equipment on-site, updates on farms and farmers statewide, and great giveways!

CALS Alumni and Friends Tailgate
For alumni, faculty, staff, and friends

Nov. 17 (vs. Miami)
Four hours before kickoff
Litton-Reaves Hall Lawn

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