Radford University Alumni and Friends

Homecoming 2010 has been set for Feb. 5-6, 2010, so mark your calendars and check back here often for information on reunions and other events now being planned.

Please email alumni@radford.edu or call 1-888-4RUGRAD for current information.


Hotel/Motel Information

Alumni Volunteers
Alumni volunteers now being named. Please contact alumni@radford.edu if you are interested in assisting with Homecoming.

Online Registration

Homecoming Feb. 5-6, 2010
Tentative Schedule of Events
(See Homecoming 2010 for a pdf version of the schedule.
Schedule subject to change. Updated 11/02/09)

Monday, February 1

7 p.m.
RU Women’s Basketball vs. Liberty
Ticket Information: 540-831-RUTX
Dedmon Center Arena

Tuesday, February 2

TBA

Wednesday, February 3

TBA

Thursday, February 4

3 - 6 p.m.
Radio Remote with Big Dog Sports Talk with Rick Watson ’91.
Bonnie Hurlburt Student Center

Time: TBD
Battle of the Bands
Sponsored by R-Space
Location: TBA

Friday, February 5

8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Alumni Teaching Day
RU alumni are accomplished in many fields and we want to showcase your expertise by becoming a guest lecturer in classes across campus. This is a wonderful occasion for our alumni to see our outstanding students and provide mentoring opportunities. To become a guest lecturer please call 1-888-478-4723 or email alumni@radford.edu. Alumni participating can check in at the welcome table at the Bonnie Hurlburt Student Center.

Noon
Alumni Association Open Meeting
Bonnie Hurlburt Student Center – 2nd Floor

2 p.m.
CSAT Alumni Advisory Council Meeting
Cook 107

3 p.m.
CSAT Alumni Career Panel
Hurlburt Student Center Auditorium

4 p.m.
Pre-Med Panel
Cook 107

5 p.m.
CSAT Alumni Reception
Hurlburt Student Center Combo Rooms

Time: TBD
Alumni Women’s Basketball Game
All former Women’s basketball players, coaches, and managers are encouraged to shoot some hoops, and get to know the current women’s team. Dedmon Center Arena

Time: TBD
Alumni Men’s Basketball Game
All former Men’s basketball players, coaches, and managers are encouraged to shoot some hoops, and get to know the current men’s team.
Dedmon Center Arena

Time: TBD
Alumni Swim Team Reunion
Dedmon Center

Saturday, February 6

9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Student Pottery Guild Sale
Covington Center

10:00 a.m.
Presidential Brunch
Join President Penelope W. Kyle for brunch in Covington Center for Visual and Performing Arts. Learn about Radford University’s exciting initiatives and plans for the future. Parking in Lot V for this event.
Covington Center
(Fee: $20pp)

Time: TBD
Open House for all Colleges

10 a.m. and Noon
Legacy Campus Tours
Arrive 10 minutes prior to tour departure for check in.
Contact: 540-831-5371
Martin Hall – Bottom Level

Noon
Highlander Polar Plunge
Sponsored by the RU Swim Team
(Fee: TBD)

3 p.m.
RU Lady Highlanders vs. Gardner-Webb
Special recognition of all former Women’s Basketball players
Dedmon Center Arena
(Fee: Included in package pricing or for individual game tickets contact 540-831-6396)

5 - 7:00 p.m.
Alumni and Friends Tailgate
Calling all Highlander fans to the tailgate. It’s going to be good food, good friends, and good times with alumnus DJ Shock. During this time we will be celebrating with alumni, friends, and All-Greek Reunion participants. Cash bar available.
***Game ticket required to get into the arena for the tailgate.
Dedmon Center Arena (Inside the arena on the far side).
Fee: See HC package pricing below OR Tailgate only : $15pp Individual/ $10 Student/Child (must have game ticket already).
**RU Express accepted at this activity.

4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Highlander Kids Club
Babysitting services/children’s activities during tailgate
Dedmon Center Arena – LEC

7 p.m.
RU Men vs. High Point
Special recognition of all former Men’s Basketball players
Half time recognition of the Highlander King & Queen Court
Dedmon Center Arena

Homecoming Prices

HC Package
$25 Adult; $15 for children 12 and under
Game Tickets (Men’s and Women’s)
Tailgate with DJ Shock

Individual Ticket Prices

  • Presidential Brunch - $20pp
  • Basketball Game tickets only – Please call (540) 831-RUTX
  • Tailgate Only (must have game tickets already) - $15 Adult; $10 for Children under 12; $10 RU Student

**Students attending the games need only RU ID to get in.

**RU Express accepted at the tailgate.