University History
Found in 744 Collections and/or Records:
Dan H. Pletta Papers
The Dan H. Pletta Papers includes treatises, transcripts of talks and correspondence dealing with all aspects of the field of engineering, but especially with the role of education in producing a professional engineer, qualifications for practice, the public purpose of engineering, ethics, and whistleblowing. Pletta (1903-1996) was professor of Engineering Science and Mechanics at Virginia Tech (1932-1972) and department head from 1958-1970.
Herbert Reed Pollard Collection
This collection contains three items collected by Herbert Reed Pollard, a graduate of Virginia Polytechnic Institute, and related to the Virginia Polytechnic Institute Corps of Cadets, including a 1933 ROTC dinner program, a photograph of the 1934 officers of the Corps' Company E, and a photocopied newspaper clipping of the Corps marching in Norfolk, Virginia.
Portrait of Edward Spencer
This is a portrait of Edward Spencer, Vice President of Student Affairs from 2008-2012. Spencer worked in various positions in the Division of Student Affairs from 1983 until his retirement in 2012. The portrait is a framed oil painting, created by artist Christian M. Brahe, in 2014.
Portrait of Kendall Weisiger
Portrait of Landrum Cross
This is a portrait of Landrum Cross, Vice President of Student Affairs from 1995 to 2005. Cross was hired as assistant vice president of Student Affairs in 1983 and was promoted twice during his tenure. The portrait is a framed oil painting, created by artist Christian M. Brahe, in 2014.
Portrait of Sandra Sullivan
This is a portrait of Sandra Sullivan, Vice President of Student Affairs from 1982-1988. The portrait is a framed oil painting, created by artist Christian M. Brahe, in 2014.
Portrait of Thomas Goodale
This is a portrait of Goodale Thomas, Vice President of Student Affairs from 1988-1995. The portrait is a framed oil painting, created by artist Christian M. Brahe, in 2014.
Portrait of Zenobia Hikes
This framed portrait is a reproduced photgraph of Dr. Zenobia Hikes, who served as Vice President of Student Affairs from September 2005 until the time of her death in 2008.