Campus Events
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Diversity Dialogue: Disability As Diversity
12:30 - 1:30 p.m., Heth 022
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| March 16 |
Reflecting on a Princess & a General: Carrie Fisher and the History of Women and the Moving Image
5:30 - 7 p.m., Heth Hall, Room 014
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| March 17 |
Education Career Fair
11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Hurlburt Student Center
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| March 18 |
Diversity Conference: Social Justice & Leadership In Action
9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.,Heth Hall, Lower Level
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| March 21 |
Disability Awareness Week: Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired
11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Hurlburt Student Center
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| March 22 |
Circle of Life Intergenerational Dialogue: 30s/40s
1 p.m. - 1:50 p.m., Hurlburt Center, Room 249-50
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| March 22 |
Exploring Issues Impacting the Success of Women in Science
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., M73, Center for the Sciences
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 Alumni Volunteer Summit provides knowledge and opportunity
Close to 70 alumni gathered at the inaugural Alumni Volunteer Summit to learn more about the university. Alumni explored how they can help the university through regional alumni chapters, career services and admissions. Read more
COBE lecture explores economics of U.S. immigration policies
Zachary Gochenour, an economics faculty member at James Madison University, will speak about "Putting a Lid on the Melting Pot: Immigration Policy in the U.S.," on March 22 at Radford University. Read more
 Student comes full circle, guest lectures for former professor
When Virginia Tech Associate Professor Vinodh Venkatesh stepped onto Radford University's campus to give a talk to Radford University Associate Professor Rita Martin's students, it wasn't the first time he was in a classroom with Martin. Read more
 Southwest Virginia Juried Student Show on display in Radford
Amidst the hustle and bustle of downtown Radford lies an art museum designed to showcase student work to the public. On display now at the Radford University Art Museum Downtown are photographs submitted to the Southwest Virginia Juried Student Photography Competition. Read more
 Monopoly night in Kyle Hall
The Department of Economics is hosting a Monopoly tournament March 29 in Kyle Hall 340. All Radford University students are invited to play. Read more
 Decoy highlights opportunities within Criminal Justice
Don't let the realistic-looking deer in the College of Humanities and Behavioral Sciences building fool you. It won't run into your car, eat the vegetables in your garden or call the elevator for you. Read more
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 Shred-A-Thon scheduled for April 21
Radford University Recycling will host a Shred-A-Thon event on April 21 at Heth Clock Plaza from noon to 4 p.m. Read more
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March 17
Baseball vs. Rider, 4 p.m.
March 18
Women's Lacrosse vs. Howard, noon
Men's Tennis at Winthrop, 1 p.m.
Women's Tennis vs. North Carolina A&T, 1 p.m.
Baseball vs. Rider, 2 p.m.
March 19
Men's Golf at Kingsmill Invitational (Williamsburg), all day
Women's Golf at Bobby Nichols Invitational (Sevierville, Tenn.), all day
Men's Tennis vs. Gardner-Webb, 1 p.m.
Women's Tennis vs. Charleston Southern, 1 p.m.
Baseball vs. Rider, 2 p.m.
March 20
Men's Golf at Kingsmill Invitational (Williamsburg), all day
Women's Golf at Bobby Nichols Invitational (Sevierville, Tenn.), all day
March 21
Men's Golf at Kingsmill Invitational (Williamsburg), all day
Women's Golf at Bobby Nichols Invitational (Sevierville, Tenn.), all day
Baseball at Appalachian State, 5 p.m.
Softball vs. North Carolina Central (doubleheader), 5 and 7 p.m.
March 24
Women's Track and Field at Winthrop Invitational (Rock Hill, S.C.), all day
Men's Tennis vs. Wingate, 3:30 p.m.
Women's Tennis vs. Wingate, 3:30 p.m.
Baseball vs. Longwood, 6:30 p.m.
Softball at Liberty, 7 p.m.
March 25
Women's Track and Field at Winthrop Invitational (Rock Hill, S.C.), all day
Women's Lacrosse at Mount St. Mary's, noon
Women's Tennis vs. Gardner-Webb, 1 p.m.
Softball at Liberty (doubleheader), 3 and 5 p.m.
Baseball vs. Longwood, 4 p.m.
March 26
Men's Tennis vs. Longwood, 1 p.m.
Baseball vs. Longwood, 2 p.m.
March 27
Women's Golf at Kingsmill Invitational (Williamsburg), all day
March 28
Women's Golf at Kingsmill Invitational (Williamsburg), all day
Baseball vs. ETSU, 6 p.m.
Apr. 27-29
Highlander Pride Weekend
For more Highlander highlights, visit RU Athletics.
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Coming up in The Arts:
March 18 – Design Department Senior Exhibition Reception, 2-4 p.m., Radford University Art Museum Downtown
March 18 – Fashion Fete, 8-10 p.m., Bondurant Auditorium
March 20 – Russian National Ballet Theatre, 7:30-9:30, Bondurant Auditorium
March 21-30 – Student Ceramics Show, all-day, Gallery 205
March 23 - May 10 - Cheryl Agulnick Hochberg: Elusive Desires Exhibition – Student Watercolor Show, all-day, Gallery 205
March 23 – Jazz Ensembles Concert at the Tri-State Chamber Winds Festival, 7-9:30 p.m., Performance Hall in the Covington Center
March 24 – Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band Concert at the Tri-State Chamber Winds Festival, 7-9:30 p.m., Performance Hall in the Covington Center
March 25 –Tri-State Chamber Winds Festival Participant Performances, 2-4 p.m., Performance Hall in the Covington Center
March 27 – Guest Artist Recital – Sookkyung Cho: Piano, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Performance Hall in the Covington Center
March 29 - April 5 – MFA Show, all-day, Radford University Art Museum Downtown
March 30 - April 1 – Dancing on the Edge, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Bondurant Auditorium
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 Music Therapy expands partnership with local hospital
The Music Therapy program at Radford University has expanded its partnership with Carillion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Read more
 Radford research and faculty featured on Science Channel show
Radford University Geology Instructor George "Paki" Stephenson was featured in an episode of "Secrets of the Underground," a new Science Channel television show that explores strange subterranean locations in the country. Read more
Board of Visitors hold quarterly meeting
The Radford University Board of Visitors (BOV) held its quarterly meeting on campus Feb. 16-17. Read more
 Creative Services sweeps awards, brings home an ADDY
Creative Services swept the awards season, going three-for-three in competitions in which they entered. Read more
 Returning Radford students reflect on their semesters abroad
To enrich their undergraduate experiences, four Radford students spent their fall semesters at international universities. Read more
 Radford students take to the community for senior health fair
As an exercise in community nursing, Radford students hosted the fifth annual New River Valley Senior Health Fair. Read more
 RUBY student invited to competition finals
Radford University Ballet Youth (RUBY) had a student invited to the Youth America Grand Prix finals, a large international ballet competition. Read more
 Economics chair examines Hawaii's solar tax credit
Department of Economics chair and professor Prahlad Kasturi has published "The Economic and Fiscal Impacts of Hawaii's Solar Tax Credit" in the peer-reviewed International Journal of Economics and Policy. Read more
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Kelsey Rayburn '12 was promoted to District Resident Services Coordinator for Community Housing Partners, a New River Valley based nonprofit organization whose mission is "to create homes and communities that are healthy, sustainable, and affordable."
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March 17: Career Fair
March 18: Fashion Fete
April 8: Sigma Epsilon Day of Work
Learn more about these upcoming events.
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Former Radford University women's basketball coach (1984-1990) and player Charlene Curtis '76 said that her time as a student-athlete in college helped shape her into the person she is today. This is why for the past 30 years, she has been a staunch supporter of Radford University athletics, its student-athletes and women's basketball. "Athletics offers the student-athlete the opportunity to grow, mature and learn how to deal with controversy. It helps them gain leadership skills and self-discipline that applies to their daily lives," said Curtis.
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Alumni Admissions Ambassadors Needed!
Share your Highlander pride by making phone calls to admitted students to welcome them to the Radford Family. You will receive talking points to assist students/parents with their questions.
Interested alumni should send their full name, phone number, mailing address and preferred email to alumni@radford.edu. The deadline to volunteer is March 22 and assignments will then be confirmed. All calls must be completed by April 30.
Influence the life of future Highlanders and serve your alma mater!
Questions? Call 1-888-478-4723
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