Category Archives: Announcements

The Passing of Allen Anderson

Posted on 30 June 2008 by admin

BR’s: Once again it is my sad duty to report on the passing of Allen Anderson, devoted wife of Phil Anderson. Allen passed away last Thursday after battling Sclerderma for a long period of time. She fought the good fight … Continue reading →

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Football Times Moved to 1:30 P.M.

Posted on 18 June 2008 by Chips Lanier

VMI Football game start times at Foster Stadium will move to 1:30 p.m., 30 minutes later than the traditional 1 p.m. start. The new start time affects all six Keydet home games beginning with the September 6 season opener against … Continue reading →

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Upgrades in Progress

Posted on 27 April 2008 by Chips Lanier

In case you visit the site in the next month or so and it is messed up, I am doing some incremental upgrades and security enhancements. I will probably (more-than-likely) break some things while I am doing it. Sorry — … Continue reading →

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The Institute Report on Line

Posted on 14 April 2008 by Chips Lanier

The Institute Report is published for faculty and staff members, cadets, and other readers important to VMI (That includes us alumni). The Report is published monthly during the academic year, with a total of eight issues annually. Many of us … Continue reading →

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Remiss in my Duties — Need Some Help

Posted on 14 February 2008 by Chips Lanier

A while back (a long while!) our friendly neighborhood class agent said (and I agreed) we should have a section of the web site in which we remember our Brother Rats that have died. The section is there, but I … Continue reading →

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Watching the Rose Bowl Parade

Posted on 28 November 2007 by Chips Lanier

Again, from the VMI News Center: If you want to watch the Regimental Band in the Tournament of Roses Parade on Jan. 1, you will be able to do so on most major networks. HGTV, the Home and Garden Network, … Continue reading →

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New Cadet Recruiting Opportunities

Posted on 7 October 2007 by Chips Lanier

The VMI Alumni Association works closely with the VMI Admission Office and the Office of Communication and Marketing in scheduling the new cadet recruiting events across Virginia and as far away as California. These are open to prospective cadets and … Continue reading →

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Death in Our Class Family (Updated)

Posted on 10 September 2007 by admin

Brother Rats: It is my sad duty to report the tragic death of Rebecca Clary Harris, daughter of Rich and Kay Clary this past weekend in Charlottsville, Va. I do not have details but apparently Rebecca had an accident while … Continue reading →

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New VMI Website Launch

Posted on 1 September 2007 by Chips Lanier

The redesigned VMI web site launches on Wednesday, 5 September. Click the navigation link on the sidebar or go to www.vmi.edu. The Web site will provide some new content, especially among top-level pages, and some simplified navigation.

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Parade Ground Parking Fee Set for Football Weekends

Posted on 17 August 2007 by Chips Lanier

So you won’t be surprised…. The Institute is implementing a new policy requiring people attending home football games to pay a $10 fee to park on the Institute’s Parade Ground. The new policy will be inaugurated with the Sept. 1 … Continue reading →

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