Campus Events
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Club Fair
3:30 - 5:30 p.m., Heth Lawn
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Drop/add deadline for new freshmen and new transfer undergraduate students
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Drop/add deadline for all other students
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Labor Day, classes in session
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 RU and The Buried Life welcome new freshmen to campus
RU's Class of 2017 has arrived on campus and they kicked things off with a bang at this year's Freshmen Convocation. Read more.
Waldron College announces events focused on diversity and scholarship
The Waldron College of Health and Human Services (WCHHS) will host the first of a six-session Equity Brown Bag Series on Thursday, Sept. 12, at noon. Read more.
 SGA dinner celebrates progress on campus
Students, faculty and administration gathered to kick off the fall semester in style at the SGA Formal Opening Dinner. Read more.
 Theresa Burriss recognized in Blue Ridge Country Magazine: Part of Generation X
Blue Ridge Country Magazine is celebrating its 25th anniversary during July and August, including a profile of Professor Theresa Burriss, a Gen-X honoree. Read more.
 RU researchers explore heart-healthy sleep
The effect of poor sleep on cardiac rehabilitation patients was the subject of two research presentations by Adrian Aron, assistant professor of physical therapy, and a team of RU researchers. Read more.
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 The gift of green
RU students living in off-campus apartments received a treat as they moved in last week. Read more.
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 Men's soccer knocks off Hokies 2-1 in final preseason match
RU freshman Garland Smith scored a goal and assisted on another to help lead the Highlanders to a 2-1 victory over their New River rivals, Virginia Tech, at Cupp Stadium on Saturday night. Read more.
Coming up in RU Athletics:
Friday: Field Hockey at William & Mary, 7 p.m.
Volleyball vs. NC A&T, 6:30 p.m.
Women's Soccer vs Towson, 7 p.m.
Cross Country at UVA Duals
Men's Soccer at Penn State, 7 p.m.
Saturday: Volleyball vs Eastern KY, 10:30 a.m.
Volleyball vs Kennesaw State, 5:30 p.m.
Sept. 1: Field Hockey vs Miami Univ., 11 a.m.
Women's Soccer at Old Dominion, 1 p.m.
Sept. 2: Men's Soccer at West Virginia, 2:30 p.m.
Sept. 4: Volleyball vs CSU Bakersfield, 7 p.m.
For more Highlander highlights, visit RU Athletics.
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Coming up in The Arts:
Through Sept. 5: Great War Commander: A Work in Process by Ken Smith, Gallery 205
Sept. 2: At the Close of Summer – Guest Artist Chamber Music Recital, Members of Faculty from RU and VT, 7:30-9 p.m., Performance Hall in the Covington Center
Sept. 5: Faculty and Guest Artist Recital with Pianists Erica Sipes and Tracy Cowden, 7:30 p.m., Performance Hall in the Covington Center
Sept. 5: SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK, 8-10 p.m., Bondurant Auditorium
To see more events, please visit the arts calendar.
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Chuck Hayes has dedicated most of his life to mentoring, teaching and correcting grammar of RU students in his theatre classes. Because of his efforts, a unique giving opportunity is available to honor his legacy. Learn more about this giving opportunity by calling the University Advancement office at (540) 831-5407. 
