Alliance for Social, Political, Ethical, and Cultural Thought
We bring together theoretical and empirical cross-disciplinary methodologies, concepts, salient issues, and analytical perspectives generated by ethical thought, cultural studies, political economy, social and political theory, intellectual history, critical world order studies, and aesthetics, performance arts and visual studies.
NEWS AND STORIES SPOTLIGHT
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Diplomacy Lab gives students a voice in U.S. foreign affairs , articleIn addition to expanding the State Department's research base, the program allows students to contribute to the policymaking process. Key findings could become official U.S. foreign policy.
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Photos: ICAT Creativity and Innovation Day celebrates creative collaboration , articleHosted by the Institute for Creativity, Arts, and Technology, this year’s event at the Moss Arts Center and ICAT studios featured 11 projects led by investigators from across Virginia Tech's colleges and units and spanning 13 departments.
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Experts explain U.S. fascination with St. Patrick’s Day, dyeing rivers , articleThe U.S. celebration of all things Irish is a far stretch from the holiday’s 17th century origins. Virginia Tech experts Brian Britt and Admin Husic explain Americans' enthusiasm for St. Patrick's Day and the science behind dyeing rivers green.
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Eight Virginia Tech faculty recognized for outstanding leadership, service , articleAcademies honor the exemplary contributions of faculty members of all classifications in formal service roles or in areas of leadership.
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Virginia Tech Humanities Week focuses on 'Debating Democracy' , articleThe week highlights the essential work happening in the humanities at Virginia Tech and around the world. Members of the public and the Virginia Tech community are invited to attend panel discussions, lectures, and other activities that start Oct. 14.
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Rachel Scott named chair of the Department of Religion and Culture , articleScott, professor of Islamic studies, has been a member of the Virginia Tech community since 2005.