February is for Highlanders
Join us for a month-long celebration highlighting what we love most about our alma mater. Highlanders from across the globe are encouraged to participate through on-campus and virtual events! Highlights include:
- 7th Annual Volunteer Summit – Watch the 2022 video!
- Annual Alumni Love Story Series
- Alumni Admissions Ambassador Opportunity
- TOGETHER Ambassador Opportunity
- Coffee Chats with the Alumni Relations Team
- Highlander Athletics Events
- Social Media Contests and Prizes!
VOLUNTEER SUMMIT | Saturday, February 4, 2023
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Kyle Hall, Room 340
Learn how easy it is to be a volunteer! All alumni and friends are invited.
Why you should attend:
- Get College highlights and noteworthy talking points, directly from University officials
- Learn how alumni can assist with internships, career opportunities, and future student recruitment
- Participate in a forum to develop an updated brand platform and creative campaign concept
- Network with fellow alumni and friends
Agenda:
- Check-in – 8:30 a.m.
- Welcome/University updates – 9 a.m.
- Breakout Session 1 – 9:30 a.m.
- Breakout Session 2 – 10:30 a.m.
- Lunch/Wrap-up – 11:30 a.m.
The summit is free and includes lunch. Alumni attendees will also receive two general admission tickets to the home men's basketball game that day. REGISTER FOR THE VOLUNTEER SUMMIT!
* The Volunteer Summit will be a collection point for the Career Closet. The Career Closet provides free professional business attire to Radford University students. You can make a difference to a student by donating clean, new or gently used professional apparel.
February is for Highlanders – Schedule of Events
Check back often for new events! Updated as of January 24, 2023.
| Date | Time | Event | Description | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 1 – 28 | Check our availability! | Coffee Chats with the Alumni Relations Team | Let's talk about Radford University! The Alumni Relations team will open up their calendars so that alumni from around the globe can schedule Zoom meetings. Schedule a Zoom Meeting |
Zoom |
| February 1 | 5 - 7 p.m. | Super Duper Juried Student Show 2023 (Opening Night Event) | The opening reception for the 2023 Super Duper Juried Student Show will take place at our Tyler Gallery (located at 214 Tyler Ave) on Wednesday February 1st from 5:00-7:00. This show will highlight the works of all Radford University students. | Radford University Art Museum, 214 Tyler Ave. |
| February 1 | 7 p.m. | Women's Basketball vs. Presbyterian $ | Join us in the stands of the Dedmon Center to cheer on the Highlanders! | Dedmon Center |
| February 1 - 18 | Times Vary | Super Duper Juried Student Show 2023 | This show will highlight the works of all Radford University students. | Radford University Art Museum, 214 Tyler Ave. |
| February 3 | 10 a.m. | Scholar Series: Promoting Inclusive Practices with All Educators | Hosted by the School of Teacher Education and Leadership, presented by Dr. Karen Douglas. | Peters Hall A041, or via Zoom |
| February 3 | 11 a.m. | Fireside Chat featuring Chance Smith '12, founder of GoghNow | Venture Lab is launching a “Fireside Chat" speaker series in early Feb 2023. These casual, naturally flowing conversations between the listener and the speaker allow students the opportunity to participate in Q&A sessions, which create a closer connection between the speaker and the student. We will incorporate technology to increase student engagement. Best of all, hot chocolate will be provided for all attendees. | Kyle Hall, Venture Lab |
| February 3 | 5 p.m. | Special Courtroom Naming | Join the College of Humanities and Behavioral Sciences for the unveiling of the new name for the Courtroom. | Hemphill Hall 5012 |
| February 3 | TBA | Women's Track and Field | VMI Pentathlon. See www.radfordathletics.com for updates. | Lexington, VA |
| February 4 | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. | 7th Annual Volunteer Summit | Learn how easy it is to be a volunteer! All alumni and friends are invited to the 7th Annual Volunteer Summit. Register Today |
Kyle Hall 340 |
| February 4 | 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. | Alumni Check-in at the Dedmon Center | All alumni are encouraged to stop by the alumni table to update their contact information and learn how to become a volunteer. Alumni who check-in will receive a special Radford University item. Limited supply! | Dedmon Center, Riverside Entrance |
| February 4 | 2 p.m. | Men's Basketball vs. Winthrop $ | Join us in the stands of the Dedmon Center to cheer on the Highlanders after the 7th Annual Volunteer Summit! |
Dedmon Center |
| February 4 | TBA | Women's Track and Field | Liberty Open. See www.radfordathletics.com for updates. | Lynchburg, VA |
| February 8 | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Black History Month Lunch and Learn | Hosted by the Center for Diversity and Inclusion. Details coming soon. | Heth 157 |
| February 8 | 1 - 4 p.m. | Healthcare Pathways: Be the Future Career Expo | Employers can engage with students and alumni from diverse backgrounds, whether they are already in a clinical or non-clinical program or just wanting more information about opportunities in the healthcare industry. | Student Recreation and Wellness Center |
| February 8 | 7 p.m. | Men's Basketball vs. Gardner-Webb $ | Join us in the stands of the Dedmon Center to cheer on the Highlanders! | Dedmon Center |
| February 10 - 11 | TBA | Women's Track and Field | Darius Dixon Open. See www.radfordathletics.com for updates. | Lynchburg, VA |
| February 11 | 2 p.m. | Women's Basketball vs. Charleston Southern University $ | Come cheer on the Highlanders and help us defend the Dedmon Center! | Dedmon Center |
| February 8 - 14 | Radford Alumni Love Story Series | Join us on the Alumni Association social media channels each day to read about how these featured Highlander couples fell in love! Follow the Radford University Alumni Association on Facebook |
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| February 15 | 6:30 p.m. | Women's Basketball at UNC Asheville $ | Support Radford on the road! | Asheville, NC |
| February 15 | 7 p.m. | Men's Basketball vs. UNC Asheville $ | Come get your popcorn and "thrrreeeeballll" t-shirts and dance along with the Red Alert Pep Band as we cheer on the Highlanders to victory! | Dedmon Center |
| February 15 - 18 | 2 or 7:30 p.m. | Red Light Winter $ | Production from the Department of Theatre and Cinema. Ticket link and overview available at https://rutheatretickets.universitytickets.com/. | Preston Hall, Bondurant Auditorium |
| February 17 - 18 | TBA | Women's Track and Field | Virginia Tech Invitational. See www.radfordathletics.com for updates. | Blacksburg, VA |
| February 17 - 19 | Various | Baseball vs. Iona | See www.radfordathletics.com for details and updates. | Sherman Carter Memorial Stadium at Williams Field |
| February 18 | 2 p.m. | Women's Basketball vs. Longwood $ | Home game action with the Highlanders! | Dedmon Center |
| February 18 | 1 p.m. | Women's Lacrosse vs. Old Dominion University | Check www.radfordathletics.com for updates! | Student Outdoor Recreation Complex |
| February 21 | 4 p.m. | Baseball at University of North Carolina Chapel Hill | Support the Highlanders on the road! | Chapel Hill, NC |
| February 22 | 4 p.m. | 2023 Honors Lecture | How to Never Give Up: An Introduction to the "Motherland Effect" featuring Dr. Kerri Moseley-Hobbs | Bonnie Hurlburt Auditorium |
| Febraury 22 | 4 p.m. | Women's Lacrosse at VCU | Support Radford on the road! | Richmond, VA |
| February 22 | 7 p.m. | Women's Basketball vs. High Point University $ | Grab your friends, and come down to the Dedmon Center to cheer on the Highlanders! | Dedmon Center |
| February 23 | 6 p.m. | “Champion Her Future” Leadership Dinner $ | Join Radford Athletics as they host the annual “Champion Her Future” Leadership Dinner. The goal of this initiative is to engage and activate a network of Highlanders who will assist in providing professional and personal development and mentorship opportunities for our female student-athletes, while also delivering resources for our 10 women's sport programs to ensure future success on and off the fields and courts of play. Register Today | Dedmon Center, Sports Performance Center |
| February 24 | 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Education Career Fair | The Spring 2023 Education Career Fair provides you with a unique opportunity to connect with employers from various sectors in the education field, from K-12 teaching positions to counseling, Speech-Language Pathology (SLP), administration, technology and more! | Student Recreation and Wellness Center |
| February 24 | 2 p.m. | Women's Lacrosse vs. Xavier | Check www.radfordathletics.com for details. | Student Outdoor Recreation Complex |
| February 24 - 25 | TBA | Women's Track and Field | Big South Conference Championships. See www.radfordathletics.com for updates! | Blacksburg, VA |
| February 24 - 26 | Various | Baseball vs. Wagner | Check out www.radfordathletics.com for updates! | Sherman Carter Memorial Stadium at Williams Field |
| February 25 | 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Highlander New River Polar Plunge $ | Plunge into the New River to support Special Olympics! Radford University alumni, students, faculty and fans are encouraged to take the Highlander Challenge. Register Today | Dudley's Landing at Bisset Park |
| February 28 | 4 p.m. | Baseball at Virginia Tech | Check out www.radfordathletics.com for updates! | Blacksburg, VA |
Dates and times of athletic events are subject to change. Please visit www.radfordathletics.com for the latest information.