Events Calendar
Graduate students at Radford University can participate in a diverse array of campus events and activities. To support graduate students' unique needs, the Graduate College collaborates with programs, offices, and departments across campus to offer special events for graduate students. Many events allow for virtual participation.
You can find more information about exclusive opportunities for graduate students below.
Please note: Event information published here is updated regularly throughout the academic year; for a complete list of all campus activities and programs, be sure to review the official Radford University Events Calendar.
Request or Host an Event for Graduate Students
Are you a Radford graduate student and would like to request that the Graduate College sponsor a specific event? Are you a representative from Radford University office or department and would like to partner with the Graduate College to offer programming for graduate students? Contact Dr. Agida Manizade, Interim Associate Dean of the Graduate College, at cgsr@radford.edu.
- Thursday, August 10
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Microsoft Teams
Collaborative Relationships and IRB
Offered by: Trish Winter, pjwinter@carilionclinic.org
Description: This education session will cover the collaborative relationship between Carilion Clinic and Radford Carilion investigators, navigating the Carilion IRB processes and procedures, and considerations for the development of a collaborative research application.
Location: Microsoft Teams
Meeting ID: 277 338 315 614
Passcode: NgWXxi
Join with a video conferencing device:
277863140@t.plcm.vc
Video Conference ID: 115 924 572 7
Alternate VTC instructions
Or call in (audio only)
+1 929-229-5548,,1173853# United States, New York City
Phone Conference ID: 117 385 3#
- Wednesday: August 23
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Zoom
Mindfulness Meditation for Graduate Students
Offered by: Frank Napolitano, fnapolitano@radford.edu
Description: When was the last time you took some time for yourself, for your own happiness and well-being? Graduate programs seldom encourage students to do this, and as a result, grad students often feel exhausted and overwhelmed. Mindfulness meditation invites us to break the cycle of running from one problem to the next, and it instead invites us to just be where we are without judgment. Why not take 30 minutes to learn about how you can develop a meditation practice that helps you navigate the stresses of graduate school?
Location: Zoom
Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://radford.zoom.us/j/98830802834
Join from a Telephone：
Dial +1 408 638 0968
Enter Meeting ID 98830802834
- Monday, August 28th
6:00 - 7:00 pm;
Zoom
Welcome to the Library: Getting Started on Your Research
Offered by: McConnell Library Instruction Librarians, refdesk@radford.edu
Description: Whether you’re new to Radford (welcome!) or you’d like a refresher about what the library provides to support your coursework and research, join us for this Zoom session. Meet other Highlander graduate students from across the university in this orientation to some of the library's most popular resources.
If you can’t attend, consider enrolling in our self-paced modules on D2L. And you can always ask us a question, whether you’d like support finding, evaluating, or citing sources, or something else which you’re having trouble locating information on or would like to team up to brainstorm solutions.
Location: Zoom
Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://radford.zoom.us/j/97766499495
Password: 587278
Join from a Telephone： Dial +1 408 638 0968 Enter Meeting ID 97766499495 Password: 587278
5:30pm - Systematic Review of the Literature Graduate Workshop
Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://radford.zoom.us/j/91065001937 (Password: 861370)
- Monday, September 11, and Wednesday, September 13
4:00-5:00pm
A 2-part training; participants commit to attend both sessions.
In-person at Heth Hall 43
The Magic of Conflict: Conflict Resolution and Mental Health
Offered by: Dr. Alan Forrest
Description: Like it or not, some degree of conflict is part of the human condition, and a part of every setting: graduate school, work, recreation, etc. Effective conflict resolution reduces distraction, increases performance, and gives one the confidence that their concerns will be heard, taken seriously, and fairly addressed. Participants will learn how to prevent or de-escalate unhealthy conflict before it leads to more serious problems. Graduate students will learn how to stop, evaluate, and consider all sides of a conflict before responding. This training also covers key communication skills needed to skillfully address conflict in everyday life and cultivate a sense of well-being.
- Wednesday, September 13
2:00pm - 3:00 pm
Afternoon Coffee at the new Highlander Hotel (our treat, meet us there - 604 Tyler Ave, Radford)
- Wednesday, September 20
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Microsoft Teams
Tips and Tools for IRB Application
Offered by: Trish Winter, pjwinter@carilionclinic.org
Description: This education session will be geared toward RUC graduate students and interested faculty and will focus on tips and tools for developing an IRB application for research and/or projects involving human subjects.
Location: Microsoft Teams
Meeting ID: 216 978 474 340
Passcode: 9U9v3L
Join with a video conferencing device:
277863140@t.plcm.vc
Video Conference ID: 116 055 229 9
Alternate VTC instructions
Or call in (audio only):
+1 929-229-5548,,317149443# United States, New York City
Phone Conference ID: 317 149 443#
- Monday, September 25
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Zoom
Reading in Grad School
Offered by: McConnell Library Instruction Librarians, refdesk@radford.edu
Description: How do we read scholarly articles and chapters? This workshop is not about finding one solution that works for everyone. Instead, participants will share strategies that work for them to keep on top of readings in grad school, keeping in mind different disciplines and faculty expectations.
Location: Zoom
Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://radford.zoom.us/j/97766499495
Password: 587278
Join from a Telephone： Dial +1 408 638 0968 Enter Meeting ID 97766499495 Password: 587278
- Wednesday, September 27
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Kyle 156
Stick With It! Applying to Grad School - Questions to Answer Before You Apply to Grad School
Offered by: Dr. Justin Grimes
Description: Join us for 2 workshops with Dr. Justin Grimes on all the answers to applying to grad school and writing a winning personal statement!
- Wednesday, September 27
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Zoom
Culturally Responsive Teaching Practices
Offered by: Dr. Darryl Corey
Description: Culturally responsive (CR) teaching is an approach to teaching that uses students’ cultural knowledge to empower them intellectually, emotionally, politically, and socially by using their individual, community, and cultural backgrounds when designing instruction. By ensuring that students' cultures and identities are reflected in the classroom, they develop a deeper understanding of the course content. This connection between their own experiences and the educational material enhances the significance of their learning, fostering increased engagement within the classroom community.
In this session, participants will:
● Gain an understanding of CR teaching. What it is and what are the misconceptions.
● Learn about the 3 propositions of CR teaching and why they are important in classrooms.
● Examine their own CR dispositions and mindsets.
● Have an opportunity to ask questions and engage with others.
Location: Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://radford.zoom.us/j/96828287451
Join from a Telephone：
Dial +1 408 638 0968
Enter Meeting ID 96828287451
International numbers available: https://radford.zoom.us/u/anKaivK7s
Join from a Room Systems: 96828287451@zoomcrc.com
To download the zoom client, go to https://zoom.us/download
- Thursday, September 28
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Kyle 156
Offered by: Dr. Justin Grimes
Description: Join us for 2 workshops with Dr. Justin Grimes on all the answers to applying to grad school and writing a winning personal statement!
- Wednesday, October 4
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
In-person at Whitt Hall 116
Safe Zone Certification Training
Offered by: Michele Ren and Justine Jackson Stone, mren2@radford.edu
Description: This Level 2 Safe Zone training provides a more in depth discussion of why we need Safe Zone at RU, the high school climate for LGBTQ+ students in the U.S., the coming out process, and being an ally.
Location: Whitt Hall 116, Graduate College, Radford University
- Wednesday, October 4
12:00 - 12:30 pm
Zoom
Mindfulness Meditation for Graduate Students
Offered by: Frank Napolitano, fnapolitano@radford.edu
Description: When was the last time you took some time for yourself, for your own happiness and well-being? Graduate programs seldom encourage students to do this, and as a result, grad students often feel exhausted and overwhelmed. Mindfulness meditation invites us to break the cycle of running from one problem to the next, and it instead invites us to just be where we are without judgment. Why not take 30 minutes to learn about how you can develop a meditation practice that helps you navigate the stresses of graduate school?
Location: Zoom
Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://radford.zoom.us/j/98830802834
Join from a Telephone：
Dial +1 408 638 0968
Enter Meeting ID 98830802834
International numbers available: https://radford.zoom.us/u/aCXvaf8XG
Join from a Room Systems: 98830802834@zoomcrc.com
To download the zoom client, go to https://zoom.us/download
- Wednesday, October 11
2:00pm - 3:00 pm
Afternoon Coffee at the new Highlander Hotel (our treat, meet us there - 604 Tyler Ave, Radford)
- Thursday, October 12
6:00 - 7:00 pm
Zoom
How to Create Your Professional Resume and CV
Offered by: Nicole Ramsey - Career & Talent Development Coach, ndramsey@radford.edu
Description: Review and learn best practices for creating an effective professional resume, as well as the difference between a Resume and CV.
Location: Register in Handshake for Zoom link
(124) How to Create Your Professional Resume & CV | Handshake (joinhandshake.com)
- Wednesday, October 18
5:30 pm
Bull n Bones - 420 Peppers Ferry Rd NW, Christiansburg, VA 24073
Graduate Student Paint Party
Description: Come join your fellow graduate students for some painting fun! Meet at Bull n Bones at 5:30 pm on Wednesday, October 18th! There is a set limit of 20 students so make sure to be on time and reserve your place by emailing the College of Graduate Studies at: cgsr@radford.edu
- Wednesday, October 25
5:00 - 6:30 pm
Library Room 380
LGBTQ+ Dating and Domestic Violence Workshop
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and LGBTQ+ History Month. We invite you to join us in this workshop to learn how intimate partner violence impacts the LGBTQ+ community along with ways of supporting those affected. Light refreshments will be provided. Attendence is free and open to the public!
- Monday, October 30
6:00 - 7:00 pm
Zoom
APA 7/Zotero/Citation Support
Offered by: McConnell Library Instruction Librarians, refdesk@radford.edu
Description: Get a handle on your citations and references. Learn about the libraries’ citation guides, Ask a Librarian help, before setting up Zotero, a free citation management tool. Prior to the workshop, please download and install Zotero: https://www.zotero.org/download/
Location: Zoom
Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://radford.zoom.us/j/97766499495
Password: 587278
Join from a Telephone： Dial +1 408 638 0968 Enter Meeting ID 97766499495 Password: 587278
- Wednesday, November 8
2:00pm - 3:00 pm
Afternoon Coffee at the new Highlander Hotel (our treat, meet us there - 604 Tyler Ave, Radford)
- Wednesday, November 15
12:00 - 12:30 pm
Zoom
Mindfulness Meditation for Graduate Students
Offered by: Frank Napolitano, fnapolitano@radford.edu
Description: When was the last time you took some time for yourself, for your own happiness and well-being? Graduate programs seldom encourage students to do this, and as a result, grad students often feel exhausted and overwhelmed. Mindfulness meditation invites us to break the cycle of running from one problem to the next, and it instead invites us to just be where we are without judgment. Why not take 30 minutes to learn about how you can develop a meditation practice that helps you navigate the stresses of graduate school?
Location: Zoom
Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://radford.zoom.us/j/98830802834
Join from a Telephone：
Dial +1 408 638 0968
Enter Meeting ID 98830802834
International numbers available: https://radford.zoom.us/u/aCXvaf8XG
Join from a Room Systems: 98830802834@zoomcrc.com
To download the zoom client, go to https://zoom.us/download
- Monday, November 27
6:00 - 7:00 pm
Zoom
Finding publishing opportunities over break
Offered by: McConnell Library Instruction Librarians, refdesk@radford.edu
Description: Do you think a paper or project you've been working on could be turned into a journal article? Explore free and library subscription tools to help you find potential homes for your scholarly work.
Location: Zoom
Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://radford.zoom.us/j/97766499495
Password: 587278
Join from a Telephone： Dial +1 408 638 0968 Enter Meeting ID 97766499495 Password: 587278
- Wednesday, November 29
2:00pm - 3:00 pm
Afternoon Coffee at the new Highlander Hotel (our treat, meet us there - 604 Tyler Ave, Radford)
- Wednesday, November 29
3:00 pm
Radford University Campus
Campus Scavenger Hunt
Description: Meet in the graduate student lounge for checkin at 3:00 for some scavenger hunt fun! You can participate for fun prizes with your friends or as an individual. The clues will be posted to our facebook page on the day of the event. The first 3 to finish will recieve a gift basket with fun prizes.
- Friday, December 1, 2023
- Monday, December 4
2:00pm - 3:00 pm
Afternoon Coffee at the new Highlander Hotel (our treat, meet us there - 604 Tyler Ave, Radford)
- Monday, January 29, 2024
- Monday, January 29, 2024
6:00 - 7:00 pm
Zoom
Tracking the Literature: Identifying and Tuning in to Scholarly Conversations
Offered by: McConnell Library Instruction Librarians, refdesk@radford.edu
Description: You know how to identify different types of scholarly articles, but how do articles relate to each other? Explore tools to help you figure out who’s being cited and why.
Location: Zoom
Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://radford.zoom.us/j/97766499495
Password: 587278
Join from a Telephone： Dial +1 408 638 0968 Enter Meeting ID 97766499495 Password: 587278
- Tuesday, January 30, 2024
6:00 - 7:00 pm
Microsoft Teams
IRB process at RUC
Offered by: Trish Winter, pjwinter@carilionclinic.org
Description: Session topic related to IRB process at RUC- TBD based on Student and Faculty needs.
Location: Microsoft Teams
Meeting ID: 254 943 996 663
Passcode: eUFGth
Join with a video conferencing device:
277863140@t.plcm.vc
Video Conference ID: 119 365 098 5
Or call in (audio only):
+1 929-229-5548,,198740899# United States, New York City
Phone Conference ID: 198 740 899#
- Wednesday, February 14, 2024
2:00pm - 3:00 pm
Afternoon Coffee at the new Highlander Hotel (our treat, meet us there - 604 Tyler Ave, Radford)
- Monday, February 19, 2024
Highlander Research Blitz Applications Due
- Monday, February 26, 2024
6:00 - 7:00 pm
Zoom
Inclusive Citations: Amplifying Marginalized Voices
Offered by: McConnell Library Instruction Librarians, refdesk@radford.edu
Description: In this hour-long workshop, explore how citations in scholarly sources may perpetuate existing power structures, and find ways to acknowledge under-represented voices in your literature reviews.
Location: Zoom
Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://radford.zoom.us/j/97766499495
Password: 587278
Join from a Telephone： Dial +1 408 638 0968 Enter Meeting ID 97766499495 Password: 587278