Young Alumni Committiee

Who are we?

The Building Construction Young Alumni Committee was founded on January 17, 2005 by Professor and then Department Head Yvan Beliveau when he noticed a need for more involvement by the most recent graduates of the program. Professor Beliveau recruited select alumni to form and lead the effort to grow the committee. After two years and extensive networking, the YAC began to flourish and today has 12 active members chosen through a nomination process.

YAC's Vision/Purpose: To promote alumni careers and industry affiliations through social, educational, and networking opportunities to recent Building Construction graduates and current students and to publicize and develop interest in the Building Construction Department by targeting alumni 0-10 years after graduation.

Current Young Alumni Group

In an attempt to support current students, the Young Alumni Committee created an undergraduate scholarship in 2006, the Ron Wakefield Scholarship, in honor of a beloved professor for his dedication and service to the Department and its students. During Professor Wakefield's tenure at Virginia Tech, he potrayed the attributes of a model construction professonal through his teachings, passion, and drive.

If you would like to contribute to the Ron Wakefield Scholarship, please make your check payable to Virginia Tech Foundation, 430 D Bishop-Favrao Hall (0156), Blacksburg, VA 24061. On the MEMO LINE of your check, please write YAC Scholarship. For more information, contact Dannette Beane at 540-231-1924 or dannette@vt.edu.

YAC Scholarship Recipient Plaque made to hang in Bishop-Favrao Hall

Meet the Young Alumni Committee!