Year: Senior
Major(s): Public and Urban Affairs
Hometown: Wakefield, RI
Why I am involved in The Big Event:
Throughout my time at Virginia Tech, service has become a more and more significant part of my life. The Big Event is an opportunity for all members of the Tech community to give back without any strings attached and I love that it has become a part of our Universities culture. This year will mark the fifth Big Event I have been able to attend, throughout that time I have had the opportunity to watch it grow into the amazing day it is now. The impact that this event has is truly special and I am honored to be involved. I hope to keep our strong tadition of service going by making The Big Event 2010 the best ever.
Contact: dknisley@vt.edu
Year: Junior
Major(s): Communications
Hometown: Fredericksburg, VA
Why I am involved in The Big Event:
I'm involved with The Big Event because it's an amazing way to say thank you. I want to do everything that I can to give back to the community that has been my home for the last 2 1/2 years. I love Blacksburg and Virginia Tech, and The Big Event helps me give a little of myself, back to them. The Big Event is the perfect way to get involved and serve others all at the same time. Ut Prosim: That I May Serve
Contact: lsposato@vt.edu
Year: Senior
Major: Accounting and Information Systems
Hometown: Richmond, VA
Why I am involved in The Big Event:
I am involved in the Big Event because I love giving back to the school and community that has given so much to me!!!
Contact: otoolemj@vt.edu
Year: Senior
Major: Interior Design
Hometown: Yorktown, VA
Why I am involved in The Big Event:
I am involved in The Big Event because knowing that I am helping others and making an impact in the community is enriching for me and there are so many lives that are touched through service. It is a great feeling when somebody tells you that they can't thank you enough for what you've done for them and that they look forward to this day every year. Through my involvement I hope to inspire others to participate in The Big Event and let the community know how much this college campus appreciates their ongoing support of its students.
Contact: smward@vt.edu
Year: Senior
Major(s): International Studies, Geography
Hometown: Harrisonburg, VA
Why I am involved in The Big Event:
I am involved in The Big Event because it places value and effort into connecting the university and surronding community in a day of service beneficial to everyone.
Contact: hlmill06@vt.edu
Year: Senior
Major: Finance - Minor: International Business
Hometown: Fairfax Station, VA
Why I am involved in The Big Event:
"I am involved in The Big Event at VT because there is no better way to give back to my campus community. It's fun, I've met so many wonderful people, and made a ton of friends along the way!"
Contact: hmeletis@vt.edu
Year: Junior
Major(s): Interdisciplinary Studies
Hometown: Richmond, VA
Why I am involved in The Big Event:
I'm involved in the Big Event because I think it's a great organization started on a really neat idea. I love getting the chance to thank the residents of all the places around Tech, because it's definitely not easy putting up with college kids all year, and they deserve all the thanks we can give them!
Contact: julie131@vt.edu
Year: Senior
Major(s): Sociology and Political Science
Hometown: Winchester, VA
Why I am Involved in The Big Event:
Every single person has the ability to make a positive difference in the lives of others. The Big Event provides an opportunity for students to reach out to our community and help those that support us all year. The Big Event provides students with a venue to live out our motto "Ut Prosim-That I May Serve." It is my hope that each year the students who volunteered with The Big Event will continue on with their volunteer work all year long. I am involved with The Big Event because I believe in the importance of community service and it is my way to thank our community for all they do for our university.
Contact: connelst@vt.edu
Year: Junior
Major(s): Building Construction
Hometown: Virginia Beach, VA
Why I am involved in The Big Event:
I am involved with the Big Event because it completely embraces Virginia Tech's motto of "Ut Prosim - That I may serve." I love Virginia Tech and the surrounding communities in the New River Valley. To know I have had a role in giving back and to have made a difference in this great community is so rewarding. Connecting to local residents is a another part of the Big Event. Hearing the stories behind each jobsite is very special. Knowing that we have actually helped someone by giving of ourselves is the ultimate reward of the Big event
Contact: dkglenn@vt.edu
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Year: Junior
Major(s): Marketing and Communication
Hometown: Chester, VA
Why I am involved in The Big Event:
The Big Event allows for each student at Virginia Tech the opportunity to give back to a community that has given so much to each of us. Through our motto "One Big Day. One Big Thanks." our entire student body lives through out university's motto "Ut Prosim-That I may serve." This is the reason why I am involved with the Big Event.
Contact: nlavinka@vt.edu
Year: Senior
Major(s): Enviornmental Policy and Planning
Hometown: Winchester, VA
Why I am involved in The Big Event:
I wanted to be a part of The Big Event because of the huge impact it has on the citizens of the town of Blacksburg and the surrounding counties. Volunteering is a great way to give back to the community. No matter how small or simple a project might seem you know that your time and energy is well spent helping to improve the lives of others. The Big Event is a first-hand experience
Contact: laurenlk@vt.edu
Year: Senior
Major(s): Marketing Management and Management EIT
Hometown: Virginia Beach, VA
Why I am involved in The Big Event:
I am involved in The Big Event because I believe serving others is the best way to lead. I believe that The Big Event provides the opportunity for students, faculty, and staff to serve others and live out the Virginia Tech motto, Ut Prosim.
Contact: kpetti@vt.edu
Year: Senior
Major(s): Hospitality and Tourism Management
Hometown: Fairfax Station, VA
Why I am involved in The Big Event:
The Big Event offers me a way to both provide community service and to get others involved in serving their community. I have been involved for three years now and enjoy what a difference I have personally seen The Big Event make in the New River Valley Community each year. I am always excited to see how much bigger and better its gets every year and look forward to all of the people that I get to meet in our hokie community!
Contact: cjthomas@vt.edu
Year: Junior
Major(s): Psychology and Sociology
Hometown: Warrenton, VA
Why I am involved in the Big Event:
I love doing community service and seeing that what one person does can actually make a difference. The Big Event is an amazing example of this, as so many people give their time to help out members of the surrounding community to say thank you. My freshman year, as a volunteer, I saw what a difference a single person could make and it inspired me to take a more active role in the actual organization of the Big Event, first as a committee member and now as a member of the executive council. The Big Event is going to be bigger than ever this year, not only reaching out to those in the community, but also giving the students the opportunity to practice Ut Prosim, the universities motto.
Contact: astright@vt.edu
Year: Senior
Major: Building Construction
Hometown: Asheville, NC
Why I am involved in The Big Event:
I am involved in the Big Event because it is a great opportunity to help the community that surrounds the campus of Virginia Tech. By taking part in the Big Event, Virginia Tech students can truly show the meaning of the Hokie Family.
Contact: gtmcduff@vt.edu
Year: Junior
Major(s): Finance and Marketing
Hometown: Tampa, FL
Why I am involved in The Big Event:
I am involved with the Big Event because I think it is a great way to get involved with the Virginia Tech community. The people of Blacksburg (and surrounding areas) do so much for our campus on a daily basis and I think that this is a great way to thank them for everything that they do! The Big Event is such a great way to get involved on campus while being apart of something special and truly rewarding.
Contact: stac0518@vt.edu
Year: Senior
Major(s):
Hometown: Charlotte, NC
Why I am involved in The Big Event:
Service has always held a significant role in my life and is something that I have actively been a part of for many years. Upon coming to Virginia Tech I was looking for a way that I could fulfill our school’s motto “Ut Prosim – That I May Serve” and found The Big Event to be the perfect outlet for this. The Big Event is the best way for me to say thank you to the community surrounding Virginia Tech for providing me a home throughout the school year and for their continuous support of our students and university. With the small town atmosphere that surrounds Virginia Tech, the community is a huge part of our college experience. This community has been my home for almost four years now and I can’t think of anything more gratifying than giving back to the community that has given me so much.
Contact: kgeorge@vt.edu
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