Southeast Michigan Chapter
Our mission is connect Hokies in the Detroit area. Please join us in building a stronger Hokie community in our area.
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- Chapter Liason: Jennifer Quam-Howell
jquam@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.
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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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VMCVM Alumni Spotlight: Stacey Cordivano , articleMeet Stacey (Ward) Cordivano DVM '08, founder of Clay Creek Equine Veterinary Services in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania. Passionate about helping to create a more sustainable career path for other equine veterinarians, Stacey says she is lucky to have had so many mentors to impart wisdom and inspiration, and she encourages students to get as many experiences as possible because any of them could lead to an amazing path.
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Four alumni to be honored for distinguished service and achievement , articlePreston M. White ’63, Jean Dickinson Gibbons Fielden ’62, Jerry Hulick ’73, and Sarah Franklin ’97 will be honored with the university’s top honors — the Ut Prosim Medal, the University Distinguished Achievement Award, and the Alumni Distinguished Service Award, respectively — at University Commencement on Friday.
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A donkey, a ride in a Honda Pilot, and the veterinary team that saved her life , articleWhen a 7-month-old miniature donkey named Dolly was found hypothermic and unresponsive, her owner drove nearly two hours to the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine for lifesaving treatment that took weeks to complete.
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Closing a chapter: Olenick family celebrates 20 years of Hokie tradition , articleThe Olenick family has had six siblings become Hokies. The youngest, Katie Olenick, a hospitality and tourism management major, will graduate this month, closing a chapter that began almost two decades ago in Blacksburg.
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Researchers aim to fight aggressive cancer with a virus , articleScientists are engineering viruses to carry a cancer-killing molecule directly to brain tumors — a novel approach to treating glioblastoma, one of the most aggressive and treatment-resistant cancers.
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Hokie and Proud Everywhere , homeShow your Pride wherever you are this summer! Sign up for Hokie and Proud and score exclusive Virginia Tech gear to wear to Pride events and beyond. 🏳️🌈
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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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CLAHS Political Science Alumni Reception in Richmond , redirectJoin fellow alumni and friends of the political science department on Tuesday, May 19 as we celebrate 60 years of political science at Virginia Tech!
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Aging in Community Workshop: TidewaterJoin Cornerstone Alumni and Carlisle Shealy on Wednesday, May 20 for a workshop and discussion on personal reflection, intentional planning, and the development of action plans to address successfully aging in place in one's community.
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COS Economics Alumni and Friends Social , redirectEconomics alumni, parents, and friends are invited to join us for a happy hour social event on Wednesday, May 20 in Arlington! Enjoy networking with economics faculty and fellow Hokies!
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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.
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Virginia Tech Night at the Seattle StormGet ready for a night of basketball with Hokies on Friday, June 12! Cheer on the Seattle Storm as they face the Golden State Valkyries in a thrilling matchup.
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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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Virginia Tech Night with the New York YankeesJoin Hokies on Wednesday, June 17 at Yankee Stadium to watch the New York Yankees take on the Chicago White Sox!
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Hokie and Proud Social at Capital PrideAll Hokies are invited to join the Ex Lapide Society and the D.C. Young Alumni Committee on Saturday, June 20 for a Hokie and Proud Social during Capital Pride!
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2026 Student Send-OffsAll across the country, Virginia Tech Alumni Chapters are hosting Student Send-Offs to celebrate local students who are starting at Virginia Tech in the fall.
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Virginia Tech Day at the Washington NationalsRepresent Hokie Nation on Sunday, July 26 during Virginia Tech Day at the Washington Nationals! Join us in cheering on the Washington Nationals as they take on the Arizona Diamondbacks.