Virginia Tech and the University of Virginia will host the dedication of a Hokie Stone bench and Japanese maple tree in remembrance of April 16th at a ceremony to celebrate students in the National Capital Region who are returning to their college campuses in the fall.

Donated by Brickman Landscaping, the tree is a deep maroon in the summer and will turn to a spectacular orange in the fall. The tree symbolizes both beauty and the Hokie spirit.

Speakers at the dedication will include representatives from Hokies United; Karen Akers, director, Virginia Tech Northern Virginia Center; Patrick Valentine, director, UVA Northern Virginia Center; and student representatives from Hokies United. A moment of silence will be observed, followed by a soloist and the release of a flock of doves.

A reception at the NVC will follow the dedication ceremony.

Location:	7054 Haycock Rd., Falls Church, Va
Price:	free, open to public, RSVP
Contact:	Lise Visser evisser@nvc.vt.edu 703-538-8310
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