October 24, 2013
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Alumni and families enjoy campus weekend

Alumni homecoming and Family Weekend 2013 was great!

 

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Phi Kappa Sigma alumni presenting a check to President Kyle for the Greek Leadership fund Highlander Hall of Fame Tracy Kunzler
Phi Kappa Sigma presents check to President Kyle for Greek Leadership Radford inducts five into Athletics Hall of Fame Tracy Kunzler '84 is a writing whiz and a passionate RU alumna

Campus Events

Today   Reading by Paul Bogard
7:30 - 9 p.m., 249 Hurlburt Student Center
 
Nov. 1   "Hollow," an Interactive Documentary
5 - 7 p.m., Hurblurt Auditorium
 

On Campus

hats on display at the Women of Radford LuncheonRU celebrates Women of Radford

Stories, hats, songs and more stories filled the room as alumnae gathered to reunite and reminisce at the second annual Women of Radford event, part of RU's Alumni Homecoming festivities. Read more
 

convesations with the PresidentPresident Kyle hosts Q&A with families

President Penelope W. Kyle welcomed RU family members to Saturday's "Conversation with the President" as part of the many events in conjunction with the recent 2013 Family Weekend. Read more
 

President Kyle with student leadersPresident Kyle hosts RU Student Leaders' Dinner
On Oct. 16, President Penelope W. Kyle invited several campus student-leaders to her home for the annual Student Leaders' Dinner. Read more
 

CHBS speed networking participantsCHBS Networking Social connects students with helpful alumni

The College of Humanities and Behavioral Sciences worked to bridge the divide between its experienced alumni and its anxious students by hosting the second annual CHBS Networking Social on Friday in Heth Hall. Read more
 

students at the waldron symposiumInterdisciplinary Symposium builds teamwork across disciplines for tomorrow's clinicians, teachers and nurses
Designed to introduce students in the WCHHS and the School of Teacher Education and Leadership (STEL) to the dynamics and mechanics of interprofessional teamwork, the event provided an opportunity to practice consulting and working with colleagues from other disciplines. Read more
 

RU Quiz Bowl registration is now open
Teams are forming now for RU's annual Quiz Bowl Tournament, sponsored by the Honors Academy. Registration for teams is now underway and open to any RU undergraduate. Read more
 

Sustainability

RU SustainABILITYNational Prescription Drug Take-Back Day is Saturday

RU Sustainability is encouraging participation in National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. The event takes place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, and is designed to provide a safe, convenient and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications. Visit the Office of Diversion Control website for more information and to find event locations near you.
 

In Athletics

Coming up in RU Athletics:

Friday, Oct. 25
Field Hockey at Appalachian State, 6:30 p.m.
Volleyball at Winthrop, 7 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 27
Field Hockey at Davidson, 1 p.m.
Men's Soccer at Presbyterian, 2 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 30
Men's Soccer vs. VMI, 6 p.m.

For more Highlander highlights, visit RU Athletics.
 

Visit the Athletics Calendar for more events

 

The Arts at RU

Chuck Hayes on the pridemore stagePridemore stage dedicated to beloved RU theater professor
Charles L. "Chuck" Hayes, one of the most influential professors in the history of RU's College of Visual and Performing Arts, was honored on Oct. 18, when the stage in Pridemore Playhouse was named for him. Read more
 

Coming up in The Arts:

Oct. 24 - The Expressionistic Clarinet, 7:30 p.m., Performance Hall in the Covington Center

Through Oct. 27 - Lucio Boschi: Andean Lives, RU Art Museum in the Covington Center

Through Oct. 29 - Shape and Form: ID&F Window Displays, McGuffey 206

Through Nov. 3 - Art Adjunct Show, Bondurant Center for the Arts

Oct. 22 - Nov. 1 - Student Painting Show, Gallery 205

Oct. 25 - RU Fall Choral Concert, 7:30 p.m., Performance Hall in the Covington Center

Oct. 26 - Student Recital: Allison Hall, 4 p.m., Performance Hall in the Covington Center

Nov. 1 - MFA Art Show Opening Reception, 5 p.m., RU Art Museum in the Covington Center

Nov. 1 - Nov. 20 - MFA Art Show, RU Art Museum in the Covington Center

Nov. 2 - Student Recital: Erin O'Neil, 3 p.m., Performance Hall in the Covington Center

To see more events, please visit the arts calendar.
 

The News Now

Tom DuncanProfessor explains the United States' permanent war economy
Assistant Professor Thomas K. Duncan presents the evolution of the United States' permanent war economy in an academic paper published this month. Read more
 

Dale MyersEunyoung Lee Named Fellow by American Heart Association
Assistant Professor of Nursing Eunyoung Lee has been elected as a Fellow of the American Heart Association (AHA) in recognition of her scientific and professional accomplishments, volunteer leadership and service. Read more
 

Laken CooperCzech university honors Dr. Wei-Chi Yang
RU's Dr. Wei-Chi Yang, professor of mathematics/statistics, was awarded the title "Professor Honoris Causa" by the Czech University of Life Sciences Prague. Read more
 

Alumni News

picture to comeRelive Homecoming through photos and videos on the Alumni facebook page!
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Alumni Events

Nov. 8: RU vs. GWU basketball game and Alumni Social

Nov. 14: Highlander Success Series Seminar

For more information about upcoming alumni events, call (540) 831-5248 or see our schedule online.
 

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