Thursday, Oct. 11: Future Development in in Blacksburg Downtown Core with Matt Hanratty and Steve Ross. Location: Alexander Black House, 204 Draper Rd.

Co-chaired by Senior Associate Vice President for Student Affairs Frank Shushok and Blacksburg Deputy Town Manager Steven Ross, the town-gown team holds six monthly forums each year on issues that generate conversation across campus and throughout Blacksburg. Student voices are a key part of the meetings, with members of the Virginia Tech Student Life Council taking an active role in the discussions. Students, faculty, staff, and town residents are invited to attend.