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| Date | Time | Event | Description | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct. 1 - 4 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Art: Landscape & Caricature: The Lithography of Adolf Dehn | Featuring works from Radford University Art Museum Permanent Collection. | Tyler Gallery (214 Tyler Ave. Radford, VA) |
| Oct. 2 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Pop-up Farmers Market | Shop with local farmers and artisans. | Heth Plaza |
| Oct. 2 | 6:30 p.m. | Radford Gives Back: Radford Alumni Volunteers * | Alumni and community volunteers are needed to help unload the Radford University truck and carry donations in the local church that support the Bobcat Backpacks Program. Register online at https://connect.radford.edu/radford-gives-back | Presbyterian Church (201 4th St., Radford VA) |
| Oct. 3 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Art: Selections from the Permanent Collection | Selections from the Permanent Collection features some the most intriguing art works from Radford University’s expansive collection. Exhibitions are free and open to the public. | Covington Center, RU Art Museum |
| Oct. 3 | 5 p.m. | Golden Reunion Celebration * | Online registration is now closed for this event. Please call 540-831-5248 for availability. The Class of 1974 will have a special reception and dinner to celebrate their Golden Reunion. Classmates will reconnect, be inducted as the newest class into the prestigious Golden Reunion Society and share their favorite Radford tales. Attendees will have the option to drive or be shuttled from the Comfort Inn starting at 4:45 p.m. Onsite parking is available in Lot J. | Kyle Hall, Multipurpose Room 340 |
| Oct. 3 | 6-9 p.m. | Homecoming Kick-off at Long Way Brewing | Kick-off Homecoming Weekend with our local Highlander friends. Live music, a food truck, and cold craft beverages! Alumni author, Ron Peterson, Jr. '88, will be hosting a book signing. | Long Way Brewing (501 2nd Street, Radford, VA) |
| Oct. 3 | 6:30 p.m. | Department of Design Advisory Board Panel | Meeting for members of the Department of Design Advisory Board | Artis Center |
| Oct. 4 | 7 a.m.-10 p.m. | Recreation and Wellness Center Alumni Access | Take a self-guided tour or bring your gym bag for free alumni access to the Recreation and Wellness Center during Homecoming weekend! Check in at the front desk and complete your waiver to work out. All guests working out must be 18 years of age and older or accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. | Student Recreation and Wellness Center |
| Oct. 4 | 9 a.m. | Department of Design Advisory Board | Meeting for members of the Department of Design Advisory Board | Artis Center |
| Oct. 4 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Art: Selections from the Permanent Collection | Selections from the Permanent Collection features some the most intriguing art works from Radford University’s expansive collection. Exhibitions are free and open to the public. | Covington Center, RU Art Museum |
| Oct. 4 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | University Bookstore | Stop by to replenish your Radford University wardrobe or get a new Radford tumbler! Radford alumni will receive a 10% discount coupon at Russell Hall, Suite 150. Coupons will also be honored at the Roanoke location and online. | Dalton Hall |
| Oct. 4 | 10 a.m. | Highlander Hype: Celebrating Success in the Classroom and Athletics Arena |
President Bret Danilowicz and Robert Lineburg, Athletics Director, will share exciting
news before unveiling a special announcement for the Highlander community. There will
be giveaways including tickets for the Red and White Gala! |
Preston Hall, Bondurant Auditorium |
| Oct. 4 | Noon-6 p.m. | Alumni Drop-In | Have questions about the weekend? Need a printed events schedule? Stop by the Office of Alumni Relations for assistance. | Russell Hall, Suite 150 |
| Oct. 4 | Noon-1:30 p.m. | Alumni Volunteer Leadership Business Lunch and Awards * | Online registration is now closed for this event. Please call 540-831-5248 for availability. This annual luncheon is for alumni and friends who serve or are interested in serving in volunteer leadership roles at Radford University. The 2024 Alumni Award recipients will be recognized. Limited Seating. | Kyle Hall, Multipurpose Room 340 |
| Oct. 4 | Noon-4 p.m. | Art: Landscape & Caricature: The Lithography of Adolf Dehn | Featuring works from Radford University Art Museum Permanent Collection. Open to the public. | Tyler Gallery, 214 Tyler Ave. Radford VA |
| Oct. 4 | 2-4 p.m. | Public Radio WVRU Open House | Come tour the WVRU studios and meet this generation's DJs. | Hemphill Hall, 1011 |
| Oct. 4 | 2:30 p.m. | Alumni Association Board | Meeting for members of the Alumni Association Board | |
| Oct. 4 | 2:30 p.m. | Davis College Advisory Board | Meeting for members of the Davis College Advisory Board | Kyle Hall |
| Oct. 4 | 2:30-5 p.m. | Men's Basketball Open Practice | Come watch the current Men's Basketball Team at an open practice. | Student Recreation and Wellness Center |
| Oct. 4 | 3 p.m. | Artis College Dean's Advisory Council | Meeting for members of the Artis College Advisory Board | Reed/Curie Hall |
| Oct. 4 | 3 p.m. | College of Humanities and Behavioral Sciences Advisory Board | Meeting for members of College of Humanities and Behavioral Sciences Advisory Board | Hemphill Hall |
| Oct. 4 | 3 p.m. | Campus Tour #1 | Alumni can explore all the exciting changes on campus with a guided tour. Hosted by the Admissions Office. | Russell Hall, Suite 101 |
| Oct. 4 | 3-5 p.m. | Greenhouse Open House and Bulb Sale | Tour through Radford's Greenhouse and purchase a Radford blub for your home garden. The bulb sale will feature a Highlander Blend (red and white) Tulips and Super Mix Daffodils that will look amazing this Spring! | Reed Hall, East Side |
| Oct. 4 | 3-6 p.m. | Career Closet Donation Drive | The Career Closet provides free professional business attire to Radford University students. The drive is collecting gently used, cleaned clothing to help boost student confidence and success when meeting with potential employers. | Russell Hall, 332 |
| Oct. 4 | 5-7 p.m. | Informal Dinner Option $ (pay at the door) | Alumni families and reunion groups can refuel from the road trip back to campus at Radford’s Dalton Dining Hall. Dine early or dine late to experience the wonderful cuisine options that the current students enjoy. Door price: $18 per person | Dalton Hall, Dalton Kitchen |
| Oct. 4 | 6 p.m. | Athletics Hall of Fame $ * | Show your Highlander support as we honor outstanding Radford University sports figures
whose achievements have earned them acceptance into the 2024 Athletics Hall of Fame.
Price: $80 pp. Questions: Contact Maddie Bailey at mrbailey@radford.edu or 540-831-7667. Register Online: https://connect.radford.edu/athletics-hall-of-fame Hall of Fame Class of 2024:
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The Highlander Hotel, Ballroom |
| Oct. 4 | 6 p.m. | CHBS Outstanding Alumni Awards and Reception * | College of Humanities and Behavioral Sciences Outstanding Alumni Awards and Reception | Hemphill Hall, Atrium Third Floor |
| Oct. 4 | 6 p.m. | Honor Those Who Serve Scholarship Celebration $* | RU Honor Fund Scholarship Celebration Affinity reunion gathering. Please contact Pete Campbell '82 at pdc.par@cox.net for more information. Price: TBD | Covington Hall, Scartelli Atrium |
| Oct. 4 | 7 p.m. | Dark Side of the Moon Planetarium Show featuring Pink Floyd $ * | The Dark Side of The Moon Planetarium Show is presented by the Artis College of Science & Technology to benefit the Arctic Geophysics Research Fund. Admission is $15 per person with limited spacing available. This amazing show is produced by Michigan State University's Abrams Planetarium and is their vision of the classic 1973 rock album. This is not a laser show but rather a full-dome visualization of the entire 43 minutes of the Pink Floyd masterpiece. Sit back and enjoy our 5.1 Surround Sound system as it takes you on a journey that can only be described as "trippy!" Register online at: https://connect.radford.edu/dark-side-of-the-moon | Center for the Sciences, M75 |
| Oct. 4 | 7 p.m. | Froggy Fridays | Feeling froggy? Hop on over to BT's as alumni and friends kick off the weekend at one of their favorite college hangouts. This will be a gathering spot for the Baseball Alumni Reunion at 9 p.m. | BT’s Restaurant (218 Tyler Avenue, Radford, VA) |
| Oct. 4 | 7 p.m. | Volleyball vs. Charleston Southern | Catch some action inside the Dedmon Center as the Highlanders defend the court! | Dedmon Center |
| Oct. 4 | 7 - 11 p.m. | RU Black Alumni Networking Group Meet & Greet Social | Join us for a fun-filled social with games and socializing with your fellow RU Black Alumni. This is an event for current students and alumni to connect. Do not miss this chance to meet new people and renew old friendships. Please contact Tammy Walton ’98 at 1tammywalton@gmail.com or Reggie Gilmore ’95 at reggiegilmore47@gmail.com for more information. | Bonnie Hurlburt Student Center, Combo Rooms |
| Oct. 4 | 7:30 p.m. | Theatre: The Trojan Woman | The Trojan Women by Euripides, Adapted By Ellen McLaughlin. Tickets: General Admission $10.00; Faculty and staff $6.00; RU Students Free; Senior Discount $6.00; Group rates (10+) $6.00 each. Purchase at the door or online (starting on 9/23/24) at https://rutheatretickets.universitytickets.com. | Artis Center, Proscenium Theater |
| Oct. 4 | 8 p.m. | NPHC Block Party | Come celebrate Homecoming with the chapters of NPHC. RU Students, Alumni, Guests – Free. Event contact is Jade White at jlwhite1@radford.edu. | Bonnie Hurlburt Student Center, Plaza |
| Oct. 5 | 8 a.m.-2 p.m. | Alumni Drop-In | Have questions about the weekend? Need a printed events schedule? Stop by the Office of Alumni Relations for assistance. | Russell Hall, Suite 150 |
| Oct. 5 | 9 a.m. | Coffee with the Coaches * | Come meet the great coaching staff in the Highlander Athletic Department. | Dedmon Center, Craig Room 3rd Floor |
| Oct. 5 | 9 a.m. | Reminisce Radford: A Walk Down Memory Lane * | Dean of the College of Education and Human Development, Dr. Tamara Wallace, invites alumni to a breakfast celebrating the rich history and dynamic future of the College. The 2024 CEHD Distinguished Alumni Award recipient will be announced as part of the program. Join us to reminisce with fellow alumni, hear from current students, and honor the Golden Reunion class! | Peters Hall, The Patricia Langford Roughton Teaching Resources Center |
| Oct. 5 | 9a.m.-noon | Career Closet Donation Drive | The Career Closet provides free professional business attire to Radford University students. The drive is collecting gently used, cleaned clothing to help boost student confidence and success when meeting with potential employers. | Russell Hall, 332 |
| Oct. 5 | 9 a.m.-6 p.m. | University Bookstore | Stop by to replenish your Radford University wardrobe or get a new Radford tumbler! Radford alumni will receive a 10% discount coupon at Russell Hall, Suite 150. Coupons will also be honored at the Roanoke location and online. | Dalton Hall |
| Oct. 5 | 10-11:30 a.m. | Men's Basketball Open Practice | Come watch the current Men's Basketball Team at an open practice. | Student Recreation and Wellness Center |
| Oct. 5 | 10 a.m.-noon | Greenhouse Open House and Bulb Sale | Tour through Radford's Greenhouse and purchase a Radford blub for your home garden. The bulb sale will feature a Highlander Blend (red and white) Tulips and Super Mix Daffodils that will look amazing this Spring! | Reed Hall, East Side |
| Oct. 5 | 10:30 a.m. | Planetarium: Children's Shows * | Children's show that will explore the planets. | Center for the Sciences, M75 |
| Oct. 5 | 10:30 a.m. | Campus Tour #2 | Alumni can explore all the exciting changes on campus with a guided tour. Hosted by the Admissions Office. | Russell Hall, Suite 101 |
| Oct. 5 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | RU Black Alumni Networking Group Roundtable/Panel Discussion – A Meeting of Diverse Minds |
This roundtable features a panel of Faculty, Students, and Alumni coming together
to discuss a variety of topics, which include diversity on campus, your Radford experiences,
and opportunities for networking and mentoring. Hosted by the RU Black Alumni Networking
Group. Please contact Tammy Walton ’98 at 1tammywalton@gmail.com or Reggie Gilmore ’95 at reggiegilmore47@gmail.com for more information. |
Bonnie Hurlburt Student Center, Combo Rooms |
| Oct. 5 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Pickleball * | Join us for a fun morning of Pickleball! Players will be randomly matched with a partner for round-robin play. Players must sign up for either the 3.5+ or 3.5- division. Release forms are required and will be available at the front desk of the Recreation Center. Please contact Carter Turner at 540-831-2118 if you have questions. | Student Recreation and Wellness Center |
| Oct. 5 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Recreation and Wellness Center Alumni Access | Take a self-guided tour or bring your gym bag for free alumni access to the Recreation and Wellness Center during Homecoming weekend! Check in at the front desk and complete your waiver to work out. All guests working out must be 18 years of age and older or accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. | Student Recreation and Wellness Center |
| Oct. 5 | Noon | Planetarium Show * | 3,2,1….Blast off from Radford's planetarium and enjoy exploring the galaxy! | Center for the Sciences, M75 |
| Oct. 5 | Noon | Rugby Club Game | Rugby game at Roanoke College | Salem, VA |
| Oct. 5 | Noon-2 p.m. | Soccer Alumni Lunch | Men's and Women's Soccer Alumni celebration and honoring the memory of former player Teddy Wilson '92. RSVP/Questions: Contact Maddie Bailey at mrbailey@radford.edu or 540-831-7667. | Cupp Stadium, Tent |
| Oct. 5 | Noon-1:30 p.m. | Women of Radford Luncheon $ * | Online registration is now closed for this event. Please call 540-831-5248 for availability. Reminisce about Radford's history and celebrate the RU women of today. Guest speaker will be, Radford University's First Lady, Kay Danilowicz. Attire is dressy casual, and you are encouraged to wear your hats and pearls. Best hat wins a prize! Guests will wowed by a mini fashion show by the Department of Design and the event will be a collection point for gently used handbags/purses that will be donated to a local charity. Event sponsor is Warm Hearth Village. Price: $29 per person. | Kyle Hall, Room 340 |
| Oct. 5 | Noon-2 p.m. | Student Recreation and Wellness Champions Ceremony and Brunch $ * | All alumni and former student workers are invited to the 10 year anniversary of the Student Recreation and Wellness Center. Ten SRWC alumni will be recognized for their great strides in the respective fields of recreation. Includes heavy hor d’oeuvres. Please contact Jess Rothe '18 at jrothe1@radford.edu for more information. Price: $25 per person. Register online. | Student Recreation and Wellness Center |
| Oct. 5 | Noon-4 p.m. | Art: Selections from the Permanent Collection | Selections from the Permanent Collection features some the most intriguing art works from Radford University’s expansive collection. Exhibitions are free and open to the public. | Covington Center, RU Art Museum |
| Oct. 5 | Noon-10 p.m. | Esports Center Open House | Esports is thriving at Radford! Alumni and families are invited to check out their brand new space and game with current students. | Cook Hall, Room 131 |
| Oct. 5 | 12:30 p.m. | Baseball Fall Game and Alumni Reunion | Celebrate all things baseball with the current team and alumni. Events to include: 12:30 p.m. field ceremony, 1 p.m. game and recognition of all former players and the 1985 team. | Salem, VA |
| Oct. 5 | 1:30 p.m. | Black Alumni Meet & Roll Call at the Clocks | Return to our traditional meeting spot at the clocks at Heth. Alumni and current students
are welcome to join us in continuing our timeless Highlander Tradition. A photographer
will be present to capture our memorable moments before we head to Alumni Village at 2pm. Please contact Tammy Walton ’98 at 1tammywalton@gmail.com or Reggie Gilmore ’95 at reggiegilmore47@gmail.com for more information. |
Heth Hall, Red Clocks |
| Oct. 5 | 2 p.m. | Homecoming T-shirt Giveaway | Stop by the Alumni Village for the free Homecoming edition t-shirt. Alumni must pick up their t-shirt IN PERSON. Sizes and quantities are limited. | Moffett Lawn |
| Oct. 5 | 2-4 p.m. | Public Radio WVRU Open House |
Come tour the WVRU studios and meet this generation's DJs. |
Hemphill Hall, 1011 |
| Oct. 5 | 2-4:30 p.m. | Alumni Village featuring The Worx |
Celebrating "TOGETHER" for this FREE COMMUNITY EVENT! The Alumni Village will include a free concert by The Worx, T-shirt giveaway, Highlanders Pipes and Drums Band performance, Parade of Tents, Lolli's Lunch Box food truck, Ultimate Frisbee exhibition and a FERRIS WHEEL!! Mix and mingle with fellow alumni and friends at the "What's Under the Kilt?" beverage area and celebrate the success of the Together Campaign. Cash bar available. Must be 21 or older to consume alcohol, ID check required and Cash Only. Highlander Kid Zone (for kids of all ages): Will include face painting, activity bags, balloons art, tye dye t-shirts and yard games. Affinity reunions gathering at the Village: All Greek, Black Alumni, Student Rec. and Wellness, Class of 1974. |
Moffett Lawn |
| Oct. 5 | 2-4:30 p.m. | Black Alumni Networking Group Service Project |
Come out and donate your favorite children’s book(s) for our community service book drive at the Alumni Village. We are collecting and donating items for a local public school. The following items are being collected for donation: washable markers, highlighters, 1” 3-ring binders, Jackets in the following sizes: Boys 7/8 and 10/12, Girls 7/8 and 10/12, Men’s Medium and Large, and Women’s Medium and XL. Please contact Tammy Walton ’98 at 1tammywalton@gmail.com or Reggie Gilmore ’95 at reggiegilmore47@gmail.com for more information. |
Moffett Lawn, Parade of Tents |
| Oct. 5 | 2-4:30 p.m. | Private Cabana Tents at Alumni Village $ * | Have a mini reunion for your special group! Reserve one of our private 10x10 tents inside the Alumni Village. It will include a table and chairs for eight, assorted snacks and group signage. A limited number of tents are available. Book your private space today! Price: $250.00 | Moffett Lawn |
| Oct. 5 | 2 p.m. | Theatre: The Trojan Woman | The Trojan Women by Euripides, Adapted By Ellen McLaughlin. Tickets: General Admission $10.00; Faculty and staff $6.00; RU Students Free; Senior Discount $6.00; Group rates (10+) $6.00 each. Purchase at the door or online (starting on 9/23/24) at https://rutheatretickets.universitytickets.com. | Artis Center, Proscenium Theater |
| Oct. 5 | 2 p.m. | Men's Soccer vs. Presbyterian | Cheer loud for the Highlanders as they defend Cupp Stadium. | Patrick D. Cupp Stadium |
| Oct. 5 | 2 p.m. | Volleyball vs. Presbyterian | Let’s go Highlanders! The women’s volleyball team is “set” for a great game and will “serve” you some exciting action on the court. | Dedmon Center |
| Oct. 5 | 4:30 p.m. | Special Soccer Dedication | Join the soccer community for the dedication of the Tom Lillard '79 Soccer Field. | Patrick D. Cupp Stadium |
| Oct. 5 | 5:30 p.m. | Black Alumni Networking Group Kick Back Social Event | Alumni, students, friends and families are invited to kick back and enjoy a social evening of connection, engagement and celebration. Please contact Tammy Walton ’98 at 1tammywalton@gmail.com or Reggie Gilmore ’95 at reggiegilmore47@gmail.com for more information. | Sharkey's Wing & Rib Joint (1202 E. Main Street, Radford, VA) |
| Oct. 5 | 6 p.m. | Women's Soccer vs. Presbyterian | Support the Highlanders as they take the field. | Patrick D. Cupp Stadium |
| Oct. 5 | 9:45 p.m. | Firework Celebration | Celebrating "Together" under the stars with your Highlander family for an amazing firework display. Best viewing location will be on the Bonnie Plaza. Presented by Starfire Corporation. | Bonnie Plaza |
| Oct. 6 | 11 a.m.-9 p.m. | Recreation and Wellness Center Alumni Access | Take a self-guided tour, or bring your gym bag for free alumni access to the Recreation and Wellness Center during Homecoming weekend! Check in at the front desk and complete your waiver to work out. All guests working out must be 18 years of age and older or accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. | Recreation and Wellness Center |
| Oct. 6 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | University Bookstore | Last chance to get pick up a new sweatshirt with the new logo or pick up gifts for your favorite highlander for the holidays. | Dalton Hall |
| Oct. 6 | 2 p.m. | Theatre: The Trojan Woman | The Trojan Women by Euripides, Adapted By Ellen McLaughlin. Tickets: General Admission $10.00; Faculty and staff $6.00; RU Students Free; Senior Discount $6.00; Group rates (10+) $6.00 each. Purchase at the door or online (starting on 9/23/24) at https://rutheatretickets.universitytickets.com. | Artis Center, Proscenium Theater |