April 6, 2018
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Nancy Artis ’73 (left) answers a tax nexus question from student Tristen Cregger Collier named to WBCA'S thirty under 30 list Michael Galliher
Learning 'real-life' lessons from the professionals Collier named to WBCA'S thirty under 30 list Michael Galliher ’07 benefited 'tremendously' from Radford

Campus Events

 
April 2-13 Fall 2018 registration groups open
 
April 8 Mountain Stage
7:30-9:30 p.m., Bondurant Auditorium, Preston Hall
 
April 20 Bonnieroo Music Festival
6-11 p.m., Bonnie Plaza
May 3 Radford University Board of Visitors' Business Affairs and Audit Committee
1:30 p.m. Martin Hall, Third Floor, Mary Ann Jennings Hovis Memorial Board Room

On Campus

Megan Berry lies on the floor awaiting treatment from the student portraying emergency medical response personnel during the drillSenior nursing students participate in mock disaster drill
More than 50 senior nursing students participated in a wide-ranging mock disaster drill at Selu Observatory and Conservancy on Feb. 28. Read more
 

Campus to celebrate diversity at second annual Unity Fest
The campus community will celebrate Radford University's tradition of diversity and inclusion at Unity Fest on April 7. Read more
 

Children's author and illustrator Cece BellAccomplished poet to visit campus
Accomplished poet, translator and essayist Rosa Alice Branco will give a Portuguese poetry reading and host a discussion on her work “The Cattle of the Lord” at 7 p.m. on April 17 in the College of Humanities and Behavioral Sciences 1006. Read more
 

Children's author and illustrator Cece BellAward-winning author Cece Bell to speak at Radford University
Children’s author and illustrator Cece Bell will speak at the Radford University Bonnie Auditorium at 6:30 p.m., April 11. Read more
 

More than 140 teaching candidates attended the career fairAspiring teachers flock to education career fair
Students looking for employment opportunities in PK-12 education packed into the Peters Hall gym for the Spring Education Career Fair. Read more
 

Sustainability

Radford University Sustainability logoShred-A-Thon is April 10
Radford University Recycling will host a Shred-A-Thon event from noon to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, April 10 at Heth Clock Plaza. Read more

City Happenings
The information in this section is provided as a courtesy from third party websites and does not imply official endorsement by the University.

April 7: Chromeboxes, the Cloud, and You!, Radford Public Library, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

April 24: Author Cece Bell Visits the Radford Public Library, Radford Public Library, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
 

In Athletics

April 6
Baseball at Longwood (A), 6 p.m.
Softball at Campbell (A), 6 p.m.

April 7
Softball at Campbell (A), 1 p.m.
Womem's Tennis at Presbyterian (A), 2 p.m.
Softball at Campbell (A), 3 p.m.
Women's Lacrosse vs. Winthrop (H), 3 p.m.
Baseball at Longwood (A), 4 p.m.

April 8
Baseball at Longwood (A), 2 p.m.

April 9
Men's Tennis at Duquesne (A), 10 a.m.

April 10
Women's Tennis vs. Liberty (H), 2 p.m.

April 11
Baseball at Virginia (A), 6 p.m.
Women's Lacrosse at Gardner-Webb (A), 6 p.m.
Softball vs. Virginia Tech (H), 7 p.m.

April 13-15
Women's Golf at Big South Tournament (A), TBA

April 13
Men's Tennis vs. Charleston (H), 4 p.m.
Baseball at Winthrop (A), 6 p.m.
Softball vs. Liberty (H), 6 p.m.

April 14
Men's Tennis vs. Hampton (H), Noon
Women's Lacrosse at Campbell (A), Noon
Women's Tennis vs. Hampton (H), Noon
Softball vs. Liberty (H), 2 p.m.
Baseball at Winthrop (A), 3 p.m.
Softball vs. Liberty (H), 4 p.m.

April 15
Baseball at Winthrop (A), 2 p.m.

April 16-18
Men's Tennis at Big South Tournament (A), TBA

April 18
Women's Lacrosse vs. Liberty (H), noon
Softball at Norfolk State (A), 3 p.m.
Softball at Norfolk State (A), 5 p.m.

April 19-21
Women's Tennis at Big South Tournament (A), TBA

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Coming Up in the Arts

April 6-7 - International Guitar Festival, all-day, Performance Hall in the Covington Center

April 6-15 - BFA Graphic Design Show, all-day, Radford University Art Museum in the Covington Center

April 6 - BFA Graphic Design Show Reception, 5-7 p.m., Radford University Art Museum in the Covington Center

April 8 - Mountain Stage, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Bondurant Auditorium, Preston Hall

April 9 - Hollins Art Faculty Show, all-day, RUAM Gallery Downtown

April 9 - Opera Workshop Concert, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Performance Hall in the Covington Center

April 10 - Curtain Up! Oklahoma!, 5:30-9:30 p.m., Covington Center

April 10, 12-14 - Oklahoma!, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Pridemore Playhouse

April 12-13 - 20th Century Art History Class Exhibition, all-day, Porterfield Gallery 205

April 15 - Oklahoma!, 2-4 p.m., Pridemore Playhouse

April 17-26 - 20th Century Art History Class Exhibition, all-day, Porterfield Gallery 205

April 18 - Radford University Symphonic Band Concert, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Performance Hall in the Covington Center

April 19 - Radford University Jazz Ensembles Concert, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Performance Hall in the Covington Center

April 9 - Opera Workshop Concert, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Performance Hall in the Covington Center

April 20-29 - BFA Studio Show, all-day, Radford University Art Museum at the Covington Center

April 20 - Reception for the BFA Studio Show, 5-7 p.m., Radford University Art Museum at the Covington Center
 

The News Now

Sarah Coleman and Mac McMullen in ‘Oklahoma!’ comes to Virginia
The Radford University Department of Theatre and Cinema is showcasing its production of the musical "Oklahoma!" in April. Originally premiering in 1943,"Oklahoma!" is celebrating its 75th anniversary. Read more
 

The Strategic Event Planning class in charge of planning COMS WeekA week-long celebration of the field of communication gives students applied experience
Radford University students planned and organized a week-long event dedicated to the field of communication called COMS Week, which runs April 9-13. Read more
 

New US Army Brigadier General Jay Bienlien '90 is flanked by Peter Rasmussen '90 (left) and Arin Durr '94 (right) at his promotion ceremony March 23 at Patton Hall, Fort Meyer, VARadford graduate promoted to Brigadier General
On March 23, Jay Bienlien '90 was promoted to Brigadier General. Read more
 

Moffett Hall, where the ELC will be locatedStudents will become successful entrepreneurs in living-learning community
Radford University students from every academic discipline will have the opportunity to be entrepreneurial in all aspects of the collegiate experience through the new Entrepreneur Learning Community located in Moffett Hall opening fall 2018. Read more
 

Del. Chris Hurst (left) grabbed a pen and paper to illustrate broadcasting’s rule of thirds to District III National History Day competitor Mia LazarHistory on display
Dozens of middle and high school students presented projects to expert judges in the Virginia District III National History Day held in Heth Hall. Read more
 

Future teachers work with a child as part of their preparation for their careerNew living-learning community gives future teachers early involvement
The Schoolhouse living-learning community is a new home in Moffett Hall for aspiring teachers at Radford University opening fall 2018. Read more
 

SHAV logoLarge contingent of COSD students and faculty present at state conference
Students, faculty and alumni from the Radford University Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders were featured at the Speech-Language Hearing Association of Virginia (SHAV) annual conference in Williamsburg. Read more
 

Freshman Sean Walker has won trophies, medals and an MVP honor while competing around the United States and internationally in goalball.Answering the bells
Freshman Sean Walker has won trophies, medals and an MVP honor while competing around the United States and internationally in goalball, a sport in which participants have some degree of visual impairment. Read more
 

SHAV logoWCHHS displays scholarship at interprofessional symposium
The Waldron College of Health and Human Services community will convene for its fifth annual Interprofessional Symposium and Expo on April 10 in Heth Hall. Read more
 

Alumni News

Tina Israel '78 was a member of the inaugural Broad Run High School Athletic Hall of Fame class. She played both basketball and softball at Radford University and went on to play three years of semi-pro softball.

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Alumni Events

April 14: Radford Day at New River Brewfest

April 28: Highlander Half Marathon and 5K

Learn more about these upcoming events.
 

Give to Radford

For one week only (April 16-20), Radford University’s seven colleges will compete to see who has the most supporters during the second annual Spring Fever competition. Your gifts will decide who will be victorious. Join us during this week of giving and help your college come out on top.
 

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