Virginia Tech - Couverture souple

Harris, Nelson

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0738516511 ISBN 13 : 9780738516516

Editeur : Arcadia Publishing (SC), 2004

Synopsis

130 years after its opening, the once small agricultural college has become Virginia's largest university- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.

When Charles Minor opened the doors of his new land-grant institution in late 1872, there were only 29 students, 3 faculty members, and a single building in the town of Blacksburg, Virginia. From the humble beginning of donated livestock, seeds, machinery, and books, the university now known as Virginia Tech has emerged as a leading research university that is consistently ranked among the nation's best colleges. In addition to housing some of the top engineering and business schools, the university also has a tremendous athletic program that continually produces many of the nation's top ranked athletes. The Campus History Series: Virginia Tech illustrates the university's evolution through over 200 archival photographs, including rare and fun bites of campus history, such as the old cadet rat parades, the first ring dance, the Highty-Tighties, the Huckleberry, and even the evolution of the school's mascot, the Hokie Bird.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Author Nelson Harris has a life-long interest in the history of Southwestern Virginia. In addition to pursuing his passion for history, Harris is a father of three sons and a member of Roanoke City Council. His previous Arcadia titles include Roanoke in Vintage Postcards, Downtown Roanoke, and Norfolk and Western Railway.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
• Date d'édition: 2004
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0738516511
• ISBN 13: 9780738516516
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 128
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible