Media spotlight: Coverage of the Summer Bridge Program and Apollo 11 Celebration
The Apollo 11 Celebration was held in the Center for the Sciences on July 20 and featured free planetarium shows, interactive displays, planetary-themed workshops, food and more.
Two local media outlets highlighted Radford University's Summer Bridge Program for high school female students and the Apollo 11 Celebration on July 20, which marked the 50th anniversary of the historic mission to the moon.
Both events welcomed campers and guests from across Virginia and beyond to explore the University's state-of-the-art facilities and interact with talented and passionate faculty, staff and students.
In addition, several organizations from throughout the New River and Roanoke valleys communities partnered with Radford University to make these events a success.
- Physics professor Rhett Herman previews the Apollo 11 Celebration with WDBJ7.
- Several Summer Bridge students talk with WDBJ7 about the unique camp that focuses on STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics).
- The Roanoke Times visited Radford University's campus to talk with Summer Bridge students and program organizers.
- Several community members reminisce about the historic Apollo 11 mission with The Roanoke Times at the July 20 celebration in the Center for the Sciences.