Oxfam is an international relief and development organization that focuses on lasting solutions to poverty, hunger and injustice.
The Oxfam branch at Virginia Tech currently has travel mugs on sale at Easy Chair in University Mall in Blacksburg, Va. The mugs are just ten dollars and all proceeds go toward a fund for Haiti.
Stop by Easy Chair and purchase your mug today!
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Ut Prosim Tailgate
It is second nature for the Virginia Tech Hokies to lend a helping hand when
others are in need. Despite the large size of their university, the Hokies are a close community and are known for standing together for important causes. The earthquake in Haiti has been devastating, but Virginia Tech has come together to aid in the efforts of rebuilding what was destroyed. They are doing this by living out their motto, “Ut Prosim,” or “that I may serve.”
Downtown Blacksburg, Inc. and Hokies United are hosting The First Annual Ut
Prosim Tailgate. This year’s event will specifically serve as the last of a series of events to fundraise for Hokies Helping Haiti. The event will include live music, family games, educational booths, fundraising activities, and raffles.
“The two organizations will be working together to bring Hokie Fans together for
family-friendly fun with proceeds going to help those affected by the tragic earthquake in Haiti,” said Sue Drzal, the administrative director for Downtown Blacksburg, Inc.
The First Annual Ut Prosim Tailgate will immediately follow the Spring Game on
Saturday, April 24, and is open to the entire community. The event is going to take
place between 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. in Market Square Park downtown. The Main
Street Inn, the Student Government Association and the Virginia Tech Student Alumni
Association are sponsoring this event.
According to organizers, “The primary objective is to raise money and awareness
for Haiti. However, the affair will also facilitate interaction between students, faculty, athletes, alumni, and local residents, groups and merchants.”
The tailgate for Haiti will include a Spirit Rally which is featuring the Hightie
Tighties and the Hokie Bird. There are also a number of entertainment acts that have
volunteered their time for the event. Lianna Dossik and Sean Pennington, The Shack
Band, and Always Morning will take the stage to perform. The Iron Hokietron is
scheduled to make an appearance as well.
According to Chris Cooke, who is helping organize the tailgate, a number of
businesses have donated prizes toward a raffle and others are donating a percentage of their sales. Businesses such as Gourmet Pantry, Tuck Chiropractic, Fringe Benefit, Taco Bell and Matrix Gallery are a few among the group that have donated prizes so far. A couple of the businesses that have agreed to donate a percentage of sales during the tailgate include Bud Fosters, Mad Dog and In Balance Yoga.
The event is open to the entire community, so there will be a variety of family
activities and games for all ages to participate in. According to Cooke, VT Greek Life will be in charge of these events. A wine and beer garden will be included at the tailgate as well.
“There will be education/awareness booths run by Bridges to Prosperity at Virginia Tech, Hens for Haiti, the Cranwell Center at Virginia Tech, Oxfam at Virginia Tech, Engineers Without Borders and more,” Cooke said.
others are in need. Despite the large size of their university, the Hokies are a close community and are known for standing together for important causes. The earthquake in Haiti has been devastating, but Virginia Tech has come together to aid in the efforts of rebuilding what was destroyed. They are doing this by living out their motto, “Ut Prosim,” or “that I may serve.”
Downtown Blacksburg, Inc. and Hokies United are hosting The First Annual Ut
Prosim Tailgate. This year’s event will specifically serve as the last of a series of events to fundraise for Hokies Helping Haiti. The event will include live music, family games, educational booths, fundraising activities, and raffles.
“The two organizations will be working together to bring Hokie Fans together for
family-friendly fun with proceeds going to help those affected by the tragic earthquake in Haiti,” said Sue Drzal, the administrative director for Downtown Blacksburg, Inc.
The First Annual Ut Prosim Tailgate will immediately follow the Spring Game on
Saturday, April 24, and is open to the entire community. The event is going to take
place between 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. in Market Square Park downtown. The Main
Street Inn, the Student Government Association and the Virginia Tech Student Alumni
Association are sponsoring this event.
According to organizers, “The primary objective is to raise money and awareness
for Haiti. However, the affair will also facilitate interaction between students, faculty, athletes, alumni, and local residents, groups and merchants.”
The tailgate for Haiti will include a Spirit Rally which is featuring the Hightie
Tighties and the Hokie Bird. There are also a number of entertainment acts that have
volunteered their time for the event. Lianna Dossik and Sean Pennington, The Shack
Band, and Always Morning will take the stage to perform. The Iron Hokietron is
scheduled to make an appearance as well.
According to Chris Cooke, who is helping organize the tailgate, a number of
businesses have donated prizes toward a raffle and others are donating a percentage of their sales. Businesses such as Gourmet Pantry, Tuck Chiropractic, Fringe Benefit, Taco Bell and Matrix Gallery are a few among the group that have donated prizes so far. A couple of the businesses that have agreed to donate a percentage of sales during the tailgate include Bud Fosters, Mad Dog and In Balance Yoga.
The event is open to the entire community, so there will be a variety of family
activities and games for all ages to participate in. According to Cooke, VT Greek Life will be in charge of these events. A wine and beer garden will be included at the tailgate as well.
“There will be education/awareness booths run by Bridges to Prosperity at Virginia Tech, Hens for Haiti, the Cranwell Center at Virginia Tech, Oxfam at Virginia Tech, Engineers Without Borders and more,” Cooke said.
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