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:
- 6th Annual Volunteer Summit - See the 2022 video!
- #WebinarWednesdays
- Annual Alumni Love Story Series
- Alumni Admissions Ambassadors Opportunity
- Coffee Chats with the Alumni Relations Team
- Highlander Athletics Events
- Social Media Contests and Prizes
Stay tuned for details about our 7th Annual Volunteer Summit in 2023!
VOLUNTEER SUMMIT | Saturday, February 5, 2022
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:
- Be an insider and get the scoop directly from University officials
- Select breakout training sessions to learn more about volunteer roles
- 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.
Breakout Session Topics:
- Recruiting the Next Generation of Highlanders
- Providing Mentors for Diverse Students
- Connecting the Pieces for Volunteer Leadership
- Partnering to Prepare Highlander Professionals
- Leveraging Your Network for the TOGETHER Campaign
- College of Education and Human Development Volunteer Opportunities
The summit is free and includes lunch. Alumni attendees will also receive two general admission tickets to the men's and women's basketball games. Volunteer Summit participants who attend the basketball games can enhance their experience with a Highlander Hospitality pass.
Register for the Volunteer Summit (free)
* 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 Febraury 4, 2022.
| 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 |
| Friday, February 4 | 6 p.m. | Inaugural “Champion Her Future” Leadership Dinner $ | Join Radford Athletics as they host the Inaugural “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. Registration and ticket link coming soon. | Dedmon Center, Sports Performance Center |
| Saturday, February 5 | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. | 6th Annual Volunteer Summit | Learn how easy it is to be a volunteer! All alumni and friends are invited to the 6th Annual Volunteer Summit. Registration is closed for this event. |
Kyle Hall 340 |
| Saturday, February 5 | 1:30 – 4:30 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 |
| Saturday, February 5 | 2 p.m. | Women's Basketball vs. North Carolina A&T $ | Join us in the stands of the Dedmon Center to cheer on the Highlanders after the 6th Annual Volunteer Summit! |
Dedmon Center |
| Saturday, February 5 | 3 p.m. | Highlander Hospitality Social $ | The Highlander Club will host the Winter Celebration Basketball Game & Hospitality in conjunction with the weekend. Hospitality will take place on the south end zone in the Dedmon Center starting at 3 p.m. and will remain open until the 12:00 minute media timeout in the second half of the men's basketball game. This includes heavy hors d'oeuvres and cash bar. Registration is now closed for this activity. Please contact Frank West at fwest3@radford.edu for Highlander Club information. |
Dedmon Center, South End Zone |
| Saturday, February 5 | 5 p.m. | Men's Basketball vs. Presbyterian $ | Join us in the stands of the Dedmon Center to cheer on the Highlanders after the 6th Annual Volunteer Summit! |
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 |
Shared on social media | |
| February 16 | 2 p.m. | Highlander Wisdom Webinar Series presents Nicole Gwanzura '12, MBA '13: "Five Practical Steps to Live Your Best College Life" | The Radford University Alumni Association is bringing you another episode in the Highlander Wisdom Webinar Series! Join alumna and current Alumni Association Board member Nicole Gwanzura '12, MBA '13 as she discusses five practical steps to maximize your college experience - from admissions to navigating your first job. Aspiring college students, current college students, parents of students, and young alumni will all benefit from this presentation! |
Virtual |
| February 16, 18 and 19 | See ticket link for showtimes. | Gidion's Knot $ | Production from the Department of Theatre and Cinema. Tickets go on sale two weeks before the show. | Preston Hall, Bondurant Auditorium |
| Thursday, February 17 | In-Person: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Virtual: 3 – 5 p.m. |
Spring Career Fair | Radford University’s Spring 2022 Career Fair provides an opportunity for alumni to showcase their companies/organizations with students who are eager to expand their career prospects. Additional Details |
In-Person: Student Recreation and Wellness Center Virtual: Handshake Platform |
| Thursday, February 17 | 6 p.m. | Charlotte Chapter Planning Session | The Office of Alumni Relations will host a dinner to connect with you and other alumni from the Charlotte, NC area. We want to hear about your Radford experience, share information about the campus and get your ideas for future alumni events. To reserve your place at the table, please e-mail rpatterson2@radford.edu. | Maggiano's (4400 Sharon Road, Charlotte, NC 28211) |
| February 17, 19 and 20 | See ticket link for showtimes. | Gruesome Playground Injuries $ | Production from the Department of Theatre and Cinema. Tickets go on sale two weeks before the show. | Preston Hall, Bondurant Auditorium |
| February 19 | 10 a.m. | Raleigh Chapter Planning Session | The Office of Alumni Relations will host a brunch to connect with you and other alumni from the Raleigh, NC area. We want to hear about your Radford experience, share information about the campus and get your ideas for future alumni events. To reserve your place at the table, please call or text Michelle Carlson at 757-613-6229, or e-mail mlcarlson@radford.edu. | Simple Crepes Raleigh (8470 Honeycutt Road, Raleigh, NC 27615) |
| Thursday, February 24 | 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Training | The Center for Diversity and Inclusion will offer culturally responsive DEI trainings to the campus community once a month. These trainings are offered in-person and cover the topics of understanding privilege, allyship, advocacy, setting boundaries, and developing self-care routines to support these initiatives. These are five hour trainings and lunch will be provided. RSVP required by February 14th by calling 540-831-5765. | Heth Hall 157 |
| Thursday, February 24 | 6 p.m. | Richmond Chapter Planning Session | The Office of Alumni Relations will host a dinner to connect with you and other alumni from the Richmond, VA area. We want to hear about your Radford experience, share information about the campus and get your ideas for future alumni events. To reserve your place at the table, please e-mail rpatterson2@radford.edu. | Casa del Barco (11800 West Broad Street, Suite 2516, Henrico, VA 23233) |
| February 24 and 25 | All Day | Women's Track and Field - Big South Indoor Championships | JDL Fast Track (Greensboro, NC) | |
| Friday, February 25 | In-Person: 9 - 10:30 a.m. Virtual: 2 - 4 p.m. |
Education Career Fair | Radford University's Education Career Fair is open to all teacher candidates, new and experienced. All school districts and education/teacher-related organizations are invited to participate. Additional Details |
In-Person: Student Recreation and Wellness Center Virtual: Handshake Platform |
| Saturday, February 26 | 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. Updated 2/24/22 to a Pool Plunge due to weather conditions. Registration is closed for this event. |
Radford City Office (20 Robertson Street, Radford, VA 24141) |
Dates and times of athletic events are subject to change. Please visit www.radfordathletics.com for the latest information.