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October 2025

TOP 5 THINGS TO KNOW

 

#1:  On-campus flu shot clinics available throughout October

Hokie Wellness is offering flu shot clinics throughout October. All employees, undergraduate students, and graduate students are welcome to participate. Family members and dependents covered under an employee’s Virginia Tech health plan may also attend the clinics. Employees may get their flu shot during work hours; please work with your supervisor with regard to scheduling questions. Additional information

#2:  RSVP today for a retirement celebration honoring Melinda West

All Finance employees are invited to a retirement celebration for Melinda West on Nov. 19 from 3-5 p.m. at North End Center, Room 2420. Please RSVP here by November 5 if you plan to attend.

#3:  Rebecca Folmar selected to NACUBO's 2025-26 Emerging Leaders Program cohort

Congratulations to Rebecca Folmar, director of risk management and insurance programs, on her selection to this program! In its fifth year, this program is designed for business officers who want to advance in higher education and focuses on leadership development, the evolving higher education business landscape, and communication and interpersonal effectiveness. Read the full NACUBO announcement.

#4:  Two university surveys related to transportation and child care are still open 

Employees are invited to complete the Biennial Transportation Survey by Oct. 17. The survey is anonymous, takes less than 10 minutes to complete.

Additionally, the Early Childhood Education Initiatives team invites  you to complete a survey to assess the community's child care needs. The survey is open through Oct. 8

#5:  Please share feedback after resolution of IT support incidents

Our Finance IT and Innovation team recently shared details about a new process to collect feedback on service and support. Following the resolution of a support request, you will receive an invite to complete a brief survey. Please take a moment to complete these surveys, as it will directly support the team's efforts to deliver the best possible service. You can contact Charlie Lisanti with any questions or comments. 

EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT  

 

Carlton Wykle

Rotational Finance Fellow, 
Procurement 


Carlton recently joined the division as one of our VPF Fellows, and is completing his first rotation working with the Procurement team. Check out the below Q&A and give him a warm welcome to Virginia Tech and the Division of Finance!

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES

 

October 29-31:
SACUBO Fall Workshop

New Orleans

Learn more and register >

November 5-6:
Virginia Tech Income Tax School

Two-day Zoom seminar

Registration Details >

November 19-20:
FOCUS

Hosted by Virginia State and virtual options

More info >

DATES TO KNOW

 

October 3

Porch Pickin' Fun with the Appalachian Caucus
Details and Registration

October 24

Authorized Closing @ 2pm
Details

November 17-18

Board of Visitors Meeting Dates