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France’s ambassador to the United States, Philippe Etienne, stressed on Wednesday at the University of Virginia that France, its European partners and the United States will back Ukraine for as long as it takes.“We are committed to unity and solidarity that has prevailed between us since the outbreak of the war in response to Russia’s illegal, unjustified and brutal military aggression in Ukraine,” he said during remarks in the Rotunda’s Dome Room.

Native American and Indigenous Alliance builds awareness and ‘family’ at Mason

George Mason University’s Native American and Indigenous Alliance (NAIA) works each semester to foster a sense of community for Mason’s Native and non-Native students. But the month of November is an especially busy time for this student organization.

Nighttime Lane Closures - W. Main St. and Depot St.

Atmos crews will begin boring under West Main St., near the intersection of Depot St., the nights of Nov. 14 and 15.

NRCC English professor’s poetry to be featured in new book

New River Community College Professor of English Ben Campbell will have two poems published in the new book “The Southern Poetry Anthology IX: Virginia,” which will be released in late November.

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New River Valley Times area weekly mass times

By New River Valley Times | Nov 12, 2022

The following parishes in the New River Valley Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

MC November Legislative Update on November 15

MC November Legislative Update on November 15

Men's Basketball Adds Dez White to 2023 Recruiting Class

Men's Basketball Adds Dez White to 2023 Recruiting Class

New lab gives students access to best practices for writing, communication

The Lab for Writing and Communication, like many other great creations, is the result of a group of dedicated people asking the question ‘what if?’

TENNECO ANNOUNCES EXTENSION OF REDEMPTION DATE FOR 5⅜% SENIOR NOTES DUE 2024 AND 5.0% SENIOR NOTES DUE 2026

TENNECO ANNOUNCES EXTENSION OF REDEMPTION DATE FOR 5⅜% SENIOR NOTES DUE 2024 AND 5.0% SENIOR NOTES DUE 2026

Loose Leaf Collection

Loose leaf collection will run weekdays from Nov. 7 to Dec. 30, weather permitting.

A love of the outdoors leads Army veteran to Virginia Tech Ph.D. program

By Press release submission | Nov 8, 2022

Timothy Shively, a Ph.D. student studying plant pathology, physiology, and weed science, spends his days in laboratories and greenhouses, researching a biological control agent for an invasive tree.

Virginia Basketball Trivia: Get Ready for the Season by Testing Your Wahoo Knowledge

By Press release submission | Nov 8, 2022

After a seven-month hiatus, John Paul Jones Arena will be back rocking Monday with the tipoff of a couple of highly anticipated seasons.

Geobiologists shine new light on Earth’s first known mass extinction event 550 million years ago

By Press release submission | Nov 8, 2022

A new study by Virginia Tech geobiologists traces the cause of the first known mass extinction of animals to decreased global oxygen availability, leading to the loss of a majority of animals present near the end of the Ediacaran Period some 550 million years ago.

New River Valley Times area weekly mass times

By New River Valley Times | Nov 5, 2022

The following parishes in the New River Valley Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

MC Ribbon Cutting LewisGale Hospital Montgomery Women's Center on November 7

MC Ribbon Cutting LewisGale Hospital Montgomery Women's Center on November 7 at 1:00 PM

Tennis to Host Alumni Match on Saturday

George Mason men's and women's tennis will host its annual Tennis Alumni Match on Saturday, Nov. 5 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Mason Tennis Complex.

1,728 Tons and Counting: University’s Food Scraps Find New Life

Picture this: You are in one of the three University of Virginia dining halls and you just finished your breakfast. You place your dirty plate and food scraps in the dish return station, leave, and go about your day.Where does this waste go after you leave the dining hall?Caroline Baloga, UVA Dine’s sustainability manager, has the answer – and it is more complicated than you might think.

Virginia Tech alumnus earns national recognition as Southeastern Farmer of the Year