Group Tour of IALR

Institute for Advanced Learning and Research

Join us for a short tour of IALR, exploring our state-of-the-art facilities and learning about our contributions to economic transformation.

IALR Tours

Learn more about how the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research contributes to economic transformation in Southern Virginia with a guided group tour! Engage in hands-on demonstrations while learning about our programs, facilities and impact.

The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research is a catalyst for regional economic transformation. But what does that actually mean? And how do we accomplish this mission?Join us for a free guided group tour of IALR’s campus to learn more about our impact, see our innovative programs and cutting-edge research, and experience our state-of-the-art facilities.This one-hour tour will include an overview of what we do and a closer look into our five divisions: Advanced Learning, Applied Research, Manufacturing Advancement, Economic Development, and Institute Conference Center. We will see controlled environment agriculture, robotics and automation, unique workforce development programs, top-tier conferencing facilities, and much more!This tour is open to 10 participants, each of whom will receive:<ul><li>An engaging tour of IALR’s facilities, including research labs, workforce development programs, advanced manufacturing initiatives, and more!</li><li>A “swag” bag with IALR-branded gear.</li><li>A coupon for a free cookie with the purchase of a meal from <a href="https://www.ialr.org/megabytes/" title="https://www.ialr.org/megabytes/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Megabytes</a>, IALR’s on-site cafe.</li></ul>Some additional notes:<ul><li>This tour will begin in the main lobby of IALR at 12:00 sharp. Please arrive a few minutes early so we can start the tour on time. If you are running late, please text Caleb Ayers at 434-306-0509.</li><li>We will be walking through several different areas of the IALR campus. Please wear shoes that you are comfortable wearing during a walking tour.</li><li>We will conclude the tour at 1:00 in the main lobby of IALR. Attendees can visit our on-site cafe, Megabytes, for lunch. (Megabytes closes at 1:30.)</li><li>If you have any questions or register and then need to cancel, please get in touch with <a href="https://mailto:caleb.ayers@ialr.org" title="https://mailto:caleb.ayers@ialr.org" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">caleb.ayers@ialr.org</a>.</li></ul>

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