Schedule

Attire for all tours, programs, lunches, and spotlights is casual. Attire for the Ut Prosim Society Celebration and any invitational dinners is cocktail.

Athletics Facility Tour

• When: Tours will begin at 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. with limited capacities.
• Where: Merryman Center, 25 Beamer Way
• Details: Get a behind-the-scenes look at Virginia Tech Athletics with a guided tour through the facilities.

Behind the Curtain at Virginia Tech Performing Arts

• When: Tours will begin at 2 p.m. and 3:10 p.m. with limited capacities  
• Where: Squires Student Center, 290 College Ave.
• Details: A guided look at how students and faculty in music, theatre, cinema, and dance bring performances to life. Enjoy short demos and conversations in our teaching and production spaces.

Fossil Preparation Lab

• When: Tours will begin at 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. with limited capacities
• Where: 3065 Derring Hall, 926 W. Campus Drive
• Details: In the paleobiology preparation lab, we bring extinct animals back to life. Fossils from the field come to the lab to be cleaned with specialized tools and curated to become research ready. Along the way, we make many new discoveries in the lab.

Corps Leadership and Military Science Building Tour

• When: Tours will begin at 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.
• Where: Corps Leadership and Military Science Building, 355 Old Turner St.
• Details: Walk the Upper Quad and learn more about the Virginia Tech and history of the Corps of Cadets.

Aerospace Engineering Design Lab Open House

• When: 2-4 p.m.
• Where: 501 Industrial Park Road
• Details: From rocketry to drone technology to aircraft technology to turbine energy and beyond, the Aerospace Engineering Design Lab provides a collaborative space where undergraduate design teams work on real-world problems. The teams compete in engineering design competitions all across the U.S.

Dennis Dean Undergraduate Research and Creative Scholarship Conference

• When: A conference overview will begin at 2:15 p.m. and the student poster session will be from 2:30-3:20 p.m.
• Where: GLC Multipurpose Room and Meeting Room F, Graduate Life Center, 155 Otey St.
• Details: The annual Dennis Dean Undergraduate Research and Creative Scholarship Conference is held at the end of each spring semester. It showcases the research and creative scholarship taking place across Virginia Tech. More information, including the day’s schedule, can be found on the event's schedule page.

Student Led Campus Tours

• When: The academic tour will begin at 2 p.m. and the residential tour will begin at 3 p.m.
• Where: Tours will start at Burruss Hall, 800 Drillfield Drive
• Details: See campus through the eyes of our Student Alumni Associates as they lead you through today's student experience. The tour will be ADA accessible and include new and familiar builds.

The Future of The Market of Virginia Tech

• When: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., open house with no registration required
• Where: 460 Turner St.
• Details: Join Student Affairs for a tour of the prospective new space for The Market of Virginia Tech, Virginia Tech’s food pantry, and hear more about the future vision for The Market. Learn about food security, coalition building, and areas for growth.

New and Advancing Recognition Dinner (Invitation Only)

• When: 6-9 p.m.
• Where: Holtzman Alumni Center, 901 Prices Fork Road
• Details: Join us for an evening celebrating the new and advancing Ut Prosim Society members. This event is invitation only.

Donuts and Coffee

• When: 8:30-9 a.m. and 9:45-10:15 a.m.
• Where: Goodwin Hall, 635 Prices Fork Road
• Details: Join us for donuts and coffee before the faculty Nutshell Talks and leadership seminars.

Nutshell Talks

• When: 9-9:45 a.m.
• Where: Quillen Family Auditorium, Goodwin Hall, 635 Prices Fork Road
• More details: Join fellow members for the first ever Ut Prosim Society Weekend Nutshell Talks, featuring faculty from across campus presenting their research in compelling 90-second pitches.

Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC

• When: 10:15-11 a.m.
• Where: 125 Goodwin Hall, 635 Prices Fork Road
• Details: Michael Friedlander, vice president for health sciences and technology, will share the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute's recent growth profile, contributions towards Virginia Tech Global Distinction, and new faculty recruitments in cancer and brain research. He will also discuss the institute's collaborations with clinical partners, expanding research funding portfolio, impactful discoveries, and increased opportunities for students. Friedlander will conclude with a brief consideration of the challenges facing biomedical and health sciences research and the opportunities maintaining Virginia Tech’s vitality and upward growth trajectory in the field.

Supporting Students’ Success and Basic Needs

• When: 10:15-11 a.m.
• Where: 115 Goodwin Hall, 635 Prices Fork Road
• Details: Frances Keene, vice president for Student Affairs, will highlight how Student Affairs supports student success and basic needs through programs that foster connection, care, and belonging. Maj. Gen. Seely, commandant of the Corps of Cadets, will share an update on the corps and discuss how philanthropic support fuels its mission and prepares the next generation of leaders to serve and give back.

Virginia Tech Leadership and Impact in the Nation’s Capital

• When: 10:15-11 a.m.
• Where: 135 Goodwin Hall, 635 Prices Fork Road, 
• Details: Join Julia Ross, executive vice president and provost, and Lance Collins, vice president of the Greater Washington, D.C., area, for an exclusive seminar highlighting Virginia Tech’s growing influence across the region. University leaders will discuss how the university is expanding academic excellence, research partnerships, and experiential learning while advancing its mission at a pivotal moment for higher education. This conversation offers insight into the vision, leadership, and opportunities shaping Virginia Tech’s future in one of the nation’s most strategic and influential communities. 

All Society Members Lunch

• When: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Where: Perry Place at Hitt Hall, 1385 Perry St.
• Details: Following the morning programs, join fellow Ut Prosim Society members at Perry Place dining hall for a lunch with university administrators, students, and featured program participants.

Presidential Spotlight on Students

• When: 2-3 p.m.
• Where: Quillen Family Auditorium, Goodwin Hall, 635 Prices Fork Road
• Details: Learn more about Presidential Priorities from President Sands and Virginia Tech students.

President's Circle Gathering (Invitation Only)

• When: 5-6 p.m.
• Where: James and Elizabeth Mossberg Table Tennis Zone, War Memorial Hall, 370 Drillfield Drive
• Details: Join us for an exclusive gathering with university leadership and President’s Circle society members. This event is invitation only.

Ut Prosim Society Celebration

• When: 6-8 p.m.
• Where: War Memorial Hall, 370 Drillfield Drive
• Details: Close out the weekend with our signature celebratory event. The evening will feature delicious food stations, cocktails, music, and the opportunity to engage in hands-on activities and interactive displays with various colleges. Continue the celebration with music and dancing from 8-9 p.m.

Engagement Zones

• When: 6-9 p.m.
• Where: War Memorial Hall, 370 Drillfield Drive
• Details: Check back soon.

Friday, April 24

Attend an Honors Class

• When: 8-10:50 a.m.
• Where: 134 Squires Student Center, 290 College Ave.
• Details: Calhoun Transdisciplinary Capstone Studio taught by Mike Kretser and Enric Ruiz Geli

Honors Open House

• When: 2-4 p.m.
• Where: 143 Hillcrest Hall, 385 W. Campus Drive
• Details: Meet students, staff, and faculty from the Virginia Tech Honors College and learn more about this innovative educational experience! Light refreshments provided.

Relay for Life of Virginia Tech

• When: 5 p.m.
• Where: Drillfield, 800 Drillfield Drive
• Details: Learn more online.

"Small Mouth Sounds"

• When: 7:30 p.m.
• Where: Squires Studio Theatre, 290 College Ave.
• Details: "Small Mouth Sounds" is a moving and humorous contemporary play about six people on a five-day silent retreat in the woods seeking relief from personal pain in their lives. An unseen guru whose voice we hear guides the spiritual experience. Through the silence, each character confronts their brokenness and discovers their human need to connect with each other. More information and ticket options can be found on the School of Performing Arts website.

Sunday, April 26

65^th International Street Fair

• When: Noon-5 p.m.
• Where: 230 Alumni Mall
• Details: Learn about customs and traditions from international and cultural student organizations at Virginia Tech. Visit the booths and be transported to countries with demonstrations, cultural displays, and music. Enjoy interactive presentations from international groups, traditional games, arts, crafts, and other items available for purchase from students. The International Street Fair will begin with a Global Cultural Parade, an inclusive celebration of cultures from around the world.