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 – Register Today
- #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
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
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.
* 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 October 28, 2021.
| 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. Register Today |
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 Social $ | Details coming soon. | Dedmon Center, South End Zone |
| Saturday, February 5 | 4:30 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, 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. Get Tickets |
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 coming soon. | In-Person: Student Recreation and Wellness Center Virtual: Handshake Platform |
| 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. Get Tickets |
Preston Hall, Bondurant Auditorium |
| 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 |
| February 24 and 25 | All Day | Women's Track and Field - Big South Indoor Championships | JDL Fast Track (Greensboro, NC) | |
| Friday, February 25 | TBD | 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 coming soon. | In-Person: Student Recreation and Wellness Center Virtual: Handshake Platform |
| Saturday, February 26 | TBD | 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 (Radford, VA) |
Dates and times of athletic events are subject to change. Please visit www.radfordathletics.com for the latest information.