AAD Welcome Picnic and Student Club Fair
Wednesday, August 27,2025
5-7:30 p.m. (EDT)
Henderson Lawn (next to Henderson Hall)
100-138 College Ave., Blacksburg, VA
Kick off the academic year with the College of Architecture, Arts, and Design!
Join us for an evening of food, fun, and connection as we welcome new and returning AAD students, faculty, and staff.
🎉 Event Highlights
• Picnic dinner from Hethwood Market• Homestead Creamery Hokie ice cream and other flavors
• Live music by New Standard Bluegrass• Student club fair featuring AAD student and affiliated organizations• Giveaways, lawn games, and fun with the Hokie Bird and members of the Marching Virginians• Connect with students, faculty, staff, and Dean Lu Liu
🎓 Seniors
Stop by to learn about our new senior T-shirt design contest and the importance of making your class gift.
🌦️ Rain or Shine
The event will be held rain or shine. Please dress for the weather.
Pre-registration is required
There is no charge for attendance; however, we have provided an option to make a gift at check-out for those who would like to contribute. Your gift will benefit one of several ADD funds.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Tanya Ridpath at tanyar@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Please be advised that photographs will be taken at this event. Your participation in this event authorizes Virginia Tech to photograph you and use your image on social media, on the website, and/or on marketing materials. If you do not want to be photographed, please tell the event organizer at check in.