Tidewater Chapter
Our mission is to connect Hokies in the Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Norfolk, and Virginia Beach areas. Please join us in building a stronger Hokie community in our area.
About
Follow us
- Chapter Liason: Jennifer Quam-Howell
jquam@vt.edu - Chapter Volunteer: Robyn Walters
rwalte15@vt.edu
Support
Our chapter raises money to support student scholarships for area Hokies. Please make a gift to support a new generation of Hokies and encourage incoming students you know to apply for our scholarships.
Volunteer
We depend on local volunteers to keep our chapter active. There are volunteer opportunities for all Hokies with varying time commitments. Please join us!
News and Events
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Creating a welcoming environment for students , articleJosh Thompson, an alumnus of English and a doctoral student in the School of Education, is building a study abroad course to help rural students see their environment from a global perspective.
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Alumni family honors a legacy rooted in agriculture and Virginia Tech , articleA gift from the Hickman family establishes a graduate fellowship in agricultural and applied economics, honoring the legacy of alumnus E. Phillip “Phil” Hickman ’74 and the generations of Hickmans he inspired to follow in his path in the field.
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One Hokie engineer is maximizing the impact of his gift this Giving Day , articleEvery year, Giving Day empowers the community to support the areas that matter most to them. To multiply the impact, computer science alumnus Jim Miller ’97 is sponsoring three challenges for Virginia Tech engineering.
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$10 million gift to fuel transdisciplinary data science , articleTom and Cathie Woteki, an alumni couple who made profound contributions to the fields of public health and applications of enterprise computing in their careers, have made a $10 million estate gift commitment to endow multiple faculty positions or fellowships, as well as create graduate fellowships, in the College of Science and College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
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Ryan McMahan named Center for Human-Computer Interaction director, steps into mentor's shoes , articleA longtime mentoring relationship comes full circle as McMahan '04, MS. '07, Ph.D. '11 succeeds Doug Bowman and carries the center’s interdisciplinary mission forward.
Upcoming local events
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Basketball Watch PartiesIf you can't be in Cassell Coliseum, the next best thing is to watch the Hokies with Hokies! Check out our listing of watch parties.
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Giving Day Alumni EventsMeet up with your local alumni chapter to help raise funds for student scholarships in your area.
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Tech on Tap: The Nikki Giovanni Immersive ExperienceJoin us on Friday, Feb. 6 at the Torpedo Factory Art Center for an exhibition opening reception of The Nikki Giovanni Immersive Experience.
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San Francisco Basketball Game WatchJoin us at Dutch Goose on Wednesday, Feb. 11 before the in-person women's matchups to watch the men’s basketball team during their showdown against Clemson. There will be special guests from Virginia Tech Athletics.
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Cornerstone CrewCornerstone Crew is a monthly, casual, "no-host" gathering of Virginia Tech's most passionate and respected alumni in Blacksburg! It's a time to get together for fellowship at a local establishment, reminisce about the old days, and make plans for future Hokie events.
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Industrial and Systems Engineering D.C. Happy Hour , redirectJoin the Grado Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering on Thursday, Feb. 12 for a happy hour with local D.C. alumni and friends.
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The Mindful Movement Program: Tai Chi and Qigong for Health and Well-beingJoin us for The Mindful Movement Program Feb. 17-April 2! The program features gentle movements from the arts of Tai Chi and Qigong suitable for participants of all ages.
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Richmond Giving Day PartyJoin fellow Richmond Hokies on Wednesday, Feb. 18 at Three Notch'd Craft Kitchen & Brewery for a Giving Day party! Enjoy a fun evening with alumni and celebrate Hokie Spirit and the power of giving back!
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COS Game on for Giving , redirectJoin the College of Science on Wednesday, Feb. 18 for a fun, student-centered celebration of Virginia Tech Giving Day at 540 Social! Every gift, big or small, fuels scholarships, research, hands-on learning, and innovation across the college.
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Young Alumni Evening at the Washington WizardsJoin us for this year's D.C. young alumni Giving Day celebration on Thursday, Feb. 19 at Capital One Arena and watch the Washington Wizards take on the Indiana Pacers!
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Cornerstone Book DiscussionJoin Cornerstone Alumni for a book discussion on "Conquering the Cost of Nursing Home Care: A How to Guide" led by Mark Tubbs ’75 on Thursday, Feb. 26.
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Virtual Travel SeriesJoin us to explore new countries and cultures through a virtual and interactive travel series!
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Virginia Tech Basketball Watch PartyAll are invited to join the Native and Indigenous Alumni Society (NIAS) and the Charlottesville Alumni Chapter for a women's basketball game watch on Sunday, March 1.
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Women's Basketball Watch PartyJoin Cornerstone Alumni in Blacksburg on Sunday, March 1 to cheer on the Virginia Tech Hokies as they take on the University of Virginia Cavaliers in the Commonwealth Clash. This event is open to all.
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Shaping the Future: A Campus Development PreviewJoin us on March 4 or 5 for a happy hour with fellow Hokies! Attendees will enjoy great conversation and a special campus-focused presentation.
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Virginia Tech Night at the Norfolk AdmiralsJoin us on Saturday, March 7 for a night at the rink with Hokies! Cheer on the Norfolk Admirals as they take on the Idaho Steelheads in an epic hockey matchup.
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Cornerstone Chat: Cryptocurrency and Investment ScamsJoin Carmen Clifford, training and outreach coordinator with the Virginia State Corporation Commission, on Tuesday, March 10 for an in-depth discussion on investment scams.
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Alumni Weekend 2026 , homeAlumni Weekend is June 4-7, 2026. Join us for this exciting tradition alumni look forward to all year long. Return to Blacksburg to explore campus, have fun, and learn.