February is for Highlanders
Join us for a month-long virtual celebration highlighting what we love most about our alma mater. Highlanders from across the globe are encouraged to participate! Highlights include:
- #WebinarWednesdays each week at 2p.m. ET
- Annual Alumni Love Story Series
- "Ask me about Radford?” initiative
- Alumni Admissions Ambassadors opportunity
- Coffee Chats with the Alumni Relations Team
- Kick-off of the “1000 Volunteer Challenge"
- Black History Month programming
- Virtual Highlander Athletics events
- Social media contests and prizes
Tentative Schedule of Events
Updated as of February 17, 2021. Subject to change.
| Date | Time | Event | Description | Tune In |
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| February 1 - 28 | Varies | 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 |
| February 1 - 28 | Varies | ARTGAWK: Radford University’s Permanent Art Collection | Throughout the spring semester, the Art Museum at the Covington Center will be open for visitors to view the university’s special permanent collection that showcases selections from Picasso, Warhol, Gillespie and many more. Guests must register in advance and complete the visitor form. Masking/social distancing is required. | Register in Advance |
| February 3 | 2 p.m. | Highlander Wisdom Webinar Wednesdays: Role and Impact of Alumni Volunteers | The Alumni Relations team and Alumni Association Board of Directors will share information on how you can volunteer with your alma mater. | Register in Advance |
| February 4 | 6 p.m. | Men's Basketball vs. USC Upstate | ESPN+, RADIO: WRAD 101.7 FM | WVRU 89.9 FM | |
| February 5 | 6 p.m. | Men's Basketball vs. USC Upstate | ESPN+, RADIO: WRAD 101.7 FM | WVRU 89.9 FM | |
| February 5 | TBD | Women's Track and Field - Finn Pincus Division I Invitational | ||
| February 5 | 6 p.m. | Women's Basketball vs. Winthrop | ESPN+, RADIO: WRAD 1460 AM | 103.5 FM | |
| February 6 | 6 p.m. | Women's Basketball vs. Winthrop | ESPN+, RADIO: WRAD 1460 AM | 103.5 FM | |
| February 6 | 7 p.m. | Volleyball vs. Gardner-Webb | ESPN+, Radio | |
| February 7 | 2 p.m. | Volleyball vs. Gardner-Webb | ESPN+, Radio | |
| February 8 - 14 | Varies | Radford Alumni Love Story Series | Join us on the Alumni Association social media channels each day to read about how our Highlanders fell in love! | |
| February 9 | 6 p.m. | Women's Basketball vs. Hampton | ESPN+, RADIO: WRAD 1460 AM | 103.5 FM | |
| February 10 | 2 p.m. | Highlander Wisdom Webinar Wednesdays: Admissions Alumni Ambassadors | Alumni are the experts! Learn how to leverage your Radford experiences to recruit the next generation of Highlanders. This webinar will be presented by Rebekah LaPlante ’99, MS ’01. | Register in Advance |
| February 10 | 3 p.m. | Men's Tennis vs. Liberty | ESPN+, RADIO: WRAD 1460 AM | 103.5 FM | |
| February 10 - 12 | RAD48: 48 Hours of Giving for Radford Athletics | Alumni, donors, friends, parents and colleagues are needed to help with the first-ever Radford Athletics giving initiative for all 16 Division I sports, called RAD48. Over the next 48 hours, we hope you will join us as we #RiseAndDonate to rebuild the foundation of Radford Athletics and come out stronger than ever! | Learn More & Donate | |
| February 11 | 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. | CDI presents "Colorism" | The Radford University Center for Diversity and Inclusion, along with guest speaker and moderator Kimberly McLaughlin-Smith, DEI Specialist from the University of North Carolina Wilmington will explore the inner-racial dynamics of same-race oppression. We will discuss the history of colorism and how it shows up in the workplace today. | Register Now |
| February 11 | 6 p.m. | Men's Basketball vs. Winthrop | ESPN+, RADIO: WRAD 101.7 FM | WVRU 89.9 FM | |
| February 12 | 6 p.m. | Men's Basketball vs. Winthrop | ESPN+, RADIO: WRAD 101.7 FM | WVRU 89.9 FM | |
| February 12 | TBD | Cross Country - Inaugural Highlander Invitational | ||
| February 12 | 5 p.m. | Softball vs. Georgia State | ||
| February 12 | 6 p.m. | Women's Basketball vs. Winthrop | ESPN+, RADIO: WRAD 1460 AM | 103.5 FM | |
| February 12 - 13 | TBD | Women's Track and Field - VMI Winter Classic | ||
| February 13 | 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. | Softball vs. Georgia Tech | ||
| February 13 | 5 p.m. | Women's Basketball vs. Winthrop | ESPN+, RADIO: WRAD 1460 AM | 103.5 FM | |
| February 13 | TBD | Volleyball vs. Charleston Southern | ESPN+, Radio | |
| February 14 | TBD | Volleyball vs. Charleston Southern | ESPN+, Radio | |
| February 14 | 10 a.m. | Softball vs. Boise State | ||
| February 14 | 1 p.m. | Softball vs. Georgia State | ||
| February 14 | 1 p.m. | Women's Soccer vs. Roanoke | TBD | |
| February 17 | 2 p.m. | Highlander Wisdom Webinar Wednesdays: Alumni Volunteer Leadership Opportunities | Step up, and be an alumni leader! The Alumni Relations team and Alumni Association Board of Directors will share information on how alumni can become University regional, affinity, reunion leaders or board members. | Register in Advance |
| February 17 | 5 p.m. | Men's Soccer vs. Liberty | TBD | |
| February 18 | 6 p.m. | Men's Basketball vs. Gardner-Webb | ESPN+, RADIO: WRAD 101.7 FM | WVRU 89.9 FM | |
| February 19 | 4 p.m. | Baseball vs. Ohio | ||
| February 19 | 6 p.m. | Men's Basketball vs. High Point | ESPN+, RADIO: WRAD 101.7 FM | WVRU 89.9 FM | |
| February 19 - 20 | 2 p.m. | Women's Track and Field - Roanoke College DI Invitational | ||
| February 19 | 2 p.m. | Women's Basketball vs. Charleston Southern | ESPN+, RADIO: WRAD 1460 AM | 103.5 FM | |
| February 20 | 2 p.m. | Women's Basketball vs. Charleston Southern | ESPN+, RADIO: WRAD 1460 AM | 103.5 FM | |
| February 20 | 2 p.m. | Baseball vs. Ohio | ||
| February 21 | 10 a.m. | Softball vs. Stony Brook | ||
| February 21 | 12 p.m. | Softball vs. Bowling Green | ||
| February 21 | 1 p.m. | Baseball vs. Ohio | ||
| February 21 | 12 p.m. | Volleyball vs. Presbyterian | ESPN+, Radio | |
| February 21 | 6 p.m. | Volleyball vs. Presbyterian | ESPN+, Radio | |
| February 21 | 3:30 p.m. | Men's Soccer vs. USC Upstate | ESPN+, Radio | |
| February 21 | 4 p.m. | Women's Soccer vs. Presbyterian | ESPN+, Radio | |
| February 21 - 23 | TBD | Men's Golf - Pinnacle Bank Intercollegiate (Hilton Head Island, South Carolina) | ||
| February 22 | 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Business and Technology Career Day | Virtual Career Week, hosted by the Center for Career and Talent Development, will offer students unique opportunities to practice their skills with Radford alumni, learn from industry experts and connect individually with employers. | Learn More |
| February 23 | 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Government Career Day | Virtual Career Week, hosted by the Center for Career and Talent Development, will offer students unique opportunities to practice their skills with Radford alumni, learn from industry experts and connect individually with employers. | Learn More |
| February 23 | 4 p.m. | Baseball vs. Virginia Tech | ||
| February 24 | 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Diversity Career Day | Virtual Career Week, hosted by the Center for Career and Talent Development, will offer students unique opportunities to practice their skills with Radford alumni, learn from industry experts and connect individually with employers. | Learn More |
| February 24 | 2 p.m. | Highlander Wisdom Webinar Wednesdays: Career and Talent Alumni Engagement | Learn how to partner with the Center for Career and Talent Development to impact students as they pursue internships, mentoring, post-graduate opportunities and more. Also, find ways to assist fellow alumni who are looking for a career change. | Register in Advance |
| February 24 | 2 p.m. | Women’s and Men’s Tennis vs. Bluefield State College | ||
| February 24 | 4 p.m. | Softball vs. Virginia Tech | ||
| February 24 | 4 p.m. | Women’s Lacrosse vs. VCU | ||
| February 25 | TBD | Women’s Basketball vs.. Gardner-Webb | ESPN+, Radio | |
| February 25 | 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Healthcare & Human Services Career Day | Virtual Career Week, hosted by the Center for Career and Talent Development, will offer students unique opportunities to practice their skills with Radford alumni, learn from industry experts and connect individually with employers. | Learn More |
| February 25 | 6 p.m. | Volleyball vs. High Point | ESPN+, Radio | |
| February 25 - 26 | 7 p.m. | When She Had Wings | When She Had Wings is the inspiring tale of “B”, an insecure 9-year old girl who longs to fly as she once did in her dreams. Accompanied by a strange avian woman she takes a journey of self-discovery in her own backyard. This live-stream event is a reimagining of Radford University Theatre’s traditional family theatre offering. Join us and let When She Had Wings lift you up! It's free, and the RSVP link will be live by February 15. |
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| February 26 | 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Education Career Day | Virtual Career Week, hosted by the Center for Career and Talent Development, will offer students unique opportunities to practice their skills with Radford alumni, learn from industry experts and connect individually with employers. | Learn More |
| February 26 | TBD | Women’s Basketball vs. Gardner-Webb | ESPN+, Radio | |
| February 26 | 1 p.m. | Volleyball vs. High Point | ESPN+, Radio | |
| February 26 | 2 p.m. | Women’s Tennis vs. Towson | ||
| February 26 | 3 p.m. | Baseball vs. Bucknell | ||
| February 26 | 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. | Softball vs. George Mason | ||
| February 27 | 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. | When She Had Wings | When She Had Wings is the inspiring tale of “B”, an insecure 9-year old girl who longs to fly as she once did in her dreams. Accompanied by a strange avian woman she takes a journey of self-discovery in her own backyard. This live-stream event is a reimagining of Radford University Theatre’s traditional family theatre offering. Join us and let When She Had Wings lift you up! It's free, and the RSVP link will be live by February 15. |
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| February 27 | 1 p.m. | Women’s and Men’s Tennis vs. North Carolina | ||
| February 27 | 2 p.m. | Baseball vs. Bucknell | ||
| February 28 | 1 p.m. | Baseball vs. Bucknell | ||
| February 28 | 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. | Softball vs. George Mason | ||
| February 28 | 4 p.m. | Men's Soccer vs. Gardner-Webb | ESPN+, Radio | |
| February 28 | 2 p.m. | Women's Soccer vs. USC Upstate | ESPN+, Radio | |
| February 28 | 2 p.m. | When She Had Wings | When She Had Wings is the inspiring tale of “B”, an insecure 9-year old girl who longs to fly as she once did in her dreams. Accompanied by a strange avian woman she takes a journey of self-discovery in her own backyard. This live-stream event is a reimagining of Radford University Theatre’s traditional family theatre offering. Join us and let When She Had Wings lift you up! It's free, and the RSVP link will be live by February 15. |
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| February 28 | TBD | Women's Golf - Kiawah Island Classic (Kiawah Island, South Carolina) |
Dates and times of athletic events are subject to change. Please visit www.radfordathletics.com for the latest information.