Author Archives: Joe Merola

Open Meeting by Zoom, Wednesday, February 16, 2020

Posted on February 4, 2022 by Joe Merola

The Virginia Tech AAUP chapter will have an open meeting for ALL VT faculty (not just AAUP chapter members) on Wednesday, February 16 at 12:30 pm. And faculty is defined broadly – instructors, post-docs, graduate students and any other non-tenure … Continue reading →

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Virtual Brown Bag Discussion Wednesday, December 1 at Noon

Posted on November 17, 2021 by Joe Merola

AAUP Members: The Virginia Tech chapter of the AAUP will gather on Zoom for a discussion of ideas and experiences around academic freedom.  This will be a member’s only gathering and will not be recorded.   To seed the conversion we ask that you read this editorial from … Continue reading →

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Next VTAAUP Virtual Meeting – Tuesday, November 2

Posted on October 11, 2021 by Joe Merola

We are slowly coming out from under cover hiding from THE virus. We have a ways to go, and we would like you to join us November 5 for a very relevant Zoom meeting: Tuesday, November 2 from 4:00 – … Continue reading →

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VT Chapter Organizational Change

Posted on October 10, 2021 by Joe Merola

The officers and executive committee members of the VT chapter will be dividing the labor a bit differently for the next several months.  We have learned that that job of secretary-treasurer might be best divided into two positions so we … Continue reading →

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VT AAUP Virtual Event: Interactive Conversation on Our Campus Community and Coronavirus!

Posted on June 21, 2020 by Joe Merola

The VT AAUP Chapter is hosting an event! An Interactive Conversation: Our Campus Community and Coronavirus When: 4:30 – 5:30, Wednesday, July 1 Why: The executive committee of the VT AAUP wants to build the community of scholars, researchers, creative … Continue reading →

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Next chapter meeting: Sept. 2

Posted on August 15, 2015 by Joe Merola

The first membership meeting of the Fall, 2015 semester will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 2, at 5:00 PM in McBryde 655. This will be an important occasion when we elect officers and brainstorm our initial plans for the coming year. All … Continue reading →

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Welcome Back Social! August 29

Posted on August 15, 2015 by Joe Merola

The Virginia Tech Chapter of the AAUP will be holding a welcome back social on Saturday, August 29, at 7:30. All faculty and graduate students who are interested in AAUP’s mission and activities at VT are welcome to attend! 602 Landsdowne … Continue reading →

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Panel: The Public University in the 21st Century, May 1

Posted on April 20, 2015 by Joe Merola

The Virginia Tech Chapter of the AAUP presents: A panel presentation on The Public University in the 21st Century May 1, 7:00 – 9:00 PM Quillen Auditorium (Goodwin Hall) Sponsored by the Virginia Tech chapter of the AAUP Pres. Timothy … Continue reading →

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Organizing training – March 18

Posted on March 6, 2015 by Joe Merola

Jamie Daniel, the Director of Organizing at the National AAUP, will be on campus on March 18, to lead a workshop on organizing for Virginia Tech AAUP members. Jamie has worked in higher education and in labor and community organizing … Continue reading →

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Meeting with AAUP National Reps. – Tuesday, February 10

Posted on February 5, 2015 by Joe Merola

National AAUP staff members will be visiting Virginia Tech on Tuesday, February 10, to meet with our chapter and the Faculty Senate. Three meetings will be held: 2:00 – 3:30 PM, McBryde 655: VT AAUP Chapter meeting with AAUP staff … Continue reading →

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