August 2, 2019
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Summer Bridge students tour Torc Robotics

Summer Bridge students tour Torc Robotics

Campus Highlights

Mission: Radford University
Apollo 11 anniversary celebration proves a stellar success A campus- and community-wide effort to memorialize the historic mission to the moon resulted in a daylong celebration and exploration of science and space.
Radford lands 70 percent of student-athletes on Big South Presidential Honor Roll
Radford lands 70% of student-athletes on Big South Presidential Honor Roll The Big South Conference had 58.90% of eligible student-athletes earn Presidential Honor Roll status for their work in the classroom in 2018-19, while Radford landed 70.36% of its student-athletes on the list.
Mallorie Parsons
Alumna turned love for the sea into positive community impact Mallorie Parsons '16 turned her affinity for the ocean and the animals that call it home into a positive force: Giving back to those in need through therapeutic programs for veterans and people with special needs.
Campus Events

August 21
Off-Campus Apartment Resident Move-In

August 22
Muse Hall New Student Move-In

Fall Convocation, 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Preston Hall, Bondurant Auditorium, with a reception to follow

August 23
New Student Move-In

Radford University Carilion New Student Convocation and Orientation, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Berglund Center, 710 Williamson Road, Roanoke

August 24
Returning Student Move-In

August 25
New Student Convocation, 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., Lawn in front of McConnell Library, with a Class of 2023 photo and cookout to follow

August 26
First Day of Classes

On Campus
Nikki Gionvanni
Inspirational speakers address 2019 Governor's School
Radford COSD Summer Rite camps peak with celebration of Scottish Rite philanthropy
Radford COSD Summer Rite camps peak with celebration of Scottish Rite philanthropy
Student Spotlight
Herbie Williams
Herbie Williams
In The City

August 6
School 'Stuff the Bus' Supply Drive,
5 to 8 p.m., Walmart, 7373 Peppers Ferry Blvd, Radford, Virginia

August 8
Radford Young Professionals Social at the Pulaski Yankees Game,
6:30 p.m. to 1 a.m., 700 S. Washington Ave, Pulaski, Virginia

August 11
School 'Stuff the Bus' Supply Drive, noon to 3 p.m., Walmart, 7373 Peppers Ferry Blvd, Radford, Virginia

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Alumni
Jane Humphries Grout '91 was recently named executive vice president at Sysco.
Alumni Events

August 16
Radford Night at Nationals Park: Nationals Park, Washington, D.C.

August 31
ReNew The New: New River Adventure Inc., Radford, Virginia

September 9
Richmond Chapter Alumni Golf Tournament: Willow Oaks Country Club, Richmond, Virginia

September 25
Party in Elmwood Park: Elmwood Park, Roanoke, Virginia

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Submit your nomination for the Radford University Alumni Awards! Nominate alumni who have made significant contributions to their professions, communities and Radford University. Recipients will be recognized at the fall Alumni Volunteer Leadership Business Lunch and Awards Ceremony. All nominations must be submitted by August 15.
News Now
Radford nursing students cross Pacific Ocean for transformative experiences
Radford nursing students cross Pacific Ocean for professional study and clinical experiences
Coverage of the Summer Bridge Program and Apollo 11 Celebration
Media spotlight: Coverage of the Summer Bridge Program and Apollo 11 Celebration
Sustainability
Sustainability
Cupanion – Fill It forward
Responsive. Resilient. Real.
Greg Capps: Dedication to service and education
Greg Capps: Dedication to service and education
Athletics

August 15
Women's Soccer at James Madison (Exhibition), 7 p.m., Harrisonburg, Virginia

August 16
Men's Soccer vs. Louisburg College (Exhibition), 5 p.m., Radford

For the full Radford Athletics calendar, visit the events page.

In The Arts

September 11 to November 12
Adjunct Art Faculty Show, all day, Radford University Art Museum on Tyler

September 12
Opening Reception: Adjunct Art Faculty Show, 5 to 7 p.m., Radford University Art Museum on Tyler

September 15
Plays on Page Staged Reading Series, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Hawes Studio Theatre, Porterfield Hall

For the full College of Visual and Performing Arts events calendar, visit the events page.

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