On Campus

Marisela Rosas Hemphill is guest speaker at Women of Radford Luncheon
Hemphill, wife of President Brian O. Hemphill, expressed her passion for education and making a difference in the local community. Read more
 

Campus provides input for provost search
The Radford University family gathered on Oct. 20 to provide input on the search for a new provost. Read more
 

Center for the Sciences grand opening a scientific spectacle
Radford University formally celebrated the opening of the new Center for the Sciences on Oct. 14. Read more
 

Symposium to build future health care providers' teamwork and cultural competency
To introduce students to the dynamics of interprofessional teamwork and the effects of local culture, the Waldron College of Health and Human Services will host the fifth annual Interprofessional Education and Practice Symposium on Nov. 4. Read more
 

Radford Athletics unveils new logos
Radford Athletics introduced a new branding system that will set the visual direction of the department for the future. Read more
 

Distinguished journalist visits campus, gives advice and insight
Few people know as much as journalist Hugh Aynesworth when it comes to the Kennedy Assassination. Read more
 

CSAT honors generous supporters during the Center for the Sciences ribbon cutting
After the ribbon was cut on the College of Science and Technology's new Center for the Sciences, Dean Orion Rogers honored those who have named spaces in the building through financial support. Read more
 

Luncheon honors alumni who have made an impact in their professions, community and their alma mater
The event hosted more than 80 alumni, family and friends of Radford University. Read more
 

Graduate Student of the Month: Katie Grove
Grove is working toward her M.S. in Counseling and Human Development in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling track and will be graduating in the spring of 2018. Read her Q&A online.
 

Sustainability

Sustainability Steering Committee is back to work
The Princeton Review again recognized Radford University for its commitment to building and maintaining a sustainable, environmentally friendly campus. Read more
 

In Athletics

Oct. 26
Men's Soccer at Longwood, 6 p.m.

Oct. 28
Men's and Women's Cross Country at Big South Championships (Asheville, N.C.), TBA
Women's Soccer at Big South Quarterfinals, TBA
Women's Tennis at Hokie Fall Invitational, All day
Volleyball vs. UNC Asheville, 7 p.m.

Oct. 29
Men's Soccer vs. Campbell, 7 p.m.
Women's Tennis at Hokie Fall Invitational, All day

Oct. 30
Men's Golf at Kiawah Classic (Kiawah Island, S.C.), All day
Women's Tennis at Hokie Fall Invitational, All day

Oct. 31
Men's Golf at Kiawah Classic (Kiawah Island, S.C.), all day

Nov. 1
Men's Golf at Kiawah Classic (Kiawah Island, S.C.), all day
Volleyball at High Point, 7 p.m.

Nov. 2
Men's Soccer at UNC Asheville, 7 p.m.

Nov. 4
Men's and Women's Cross Country at Hokie Open, TBA
Women's Tennis at Wofford Invitational, all day
Volleyball vs. Campbell, 7 p.m.

Nov. 5
Men's Basketball vs. Washington and Lee (exhibition), TBA
Women's Golf at Big South Preview (Ninety Six, S.C.), all day
Women's Tennis at Wofford Invitational, all day
Volleyball vs. Presbyterian, 4 p.m.

Nov. 6
Men's Soccer at Big South Quarterfinals, TBA
Women's Golf at Big South Preview (Ninety Six, S.C.), all day
Women's Tennis at Wofford Invitational, all day

For more Highlander highlights, visit RU Athletics.
 

The Arts at Radford University

Coming up in The Arts:

Oct. 27 – Poe – Dark Genius, Troubled Life, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Hawes Studio Theatre

Nov. 1 through Nov. 10 – Student Photo Show, All-day, Gallery 205

Nov. 1 – Radford University Guitar Ensemble, 7:30–9:30 p.m., Performance Hall in the Covington Center

Nov. 2 through Nov. 5 – Dancing On Checkers' Grave, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Hawes Studio theatre

Nov. 6 – Dancing On Checkers' Grave, 2–4 p.m., Hawes Studio Theatre

Nov. 9 – Radford University Opera Workshop Concert, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Performance Hall in the Covington Center

Nov. 10 – Guest Artist Recital – Martin Jones, Piano, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Performance Hall in the Covington Center

Nov. 11 through Nov. 12 – The Nutcracker, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Bondurant Auditorium, Preston Hall

Nov. 12 through Nov. 13 – The Nutcracker, 2-4 p.m., Bondurant Auditorium, Preston Hall
 

Reed and Curie Halls approved for $34M renovation planning
Radford University's College of Science and Technology recently received exciting news that a nearly $34 million renovation approved for funding in the 2016 bond package has been authorized to proceed with planning. Read more
 

Senior nurses earn valuable triage experience with mock disaster drill
Shrieks and wailing of victims injured in a mock rock concert gone wrong ripped Selu Conservancy's stillness on Oct. 12. Read more
 

CHBS Advisory Board awards alumni at Homecoming
The College of Humanities and Behavioral Sciences Advisory Board established two awards in the fall 2015 that were presented during Homecoming weekend. Read more
 

Kick-off dinner celebrates new Prelaw Society
A group of faculty, staff, students, alumni and members of the area's legal community will gather for a dinner on Oct. 27 to celebrate the founding of a new Prelaw Society at Radford University. Read more
 

STEL instructor writes guide for special education educators
School of Teacher Education and Leadership faculty member Darren Minarik is co-author of a new book that serves as a guide for elementary through high school educators who teach social studies in inclusive general education settings. Read more
 

At what age do soccer players peak?
Economics Associate Professor Seife Dendir's research into the peak age of professional soccer players has been published in the Journal of Sports Analytics. Read more
 

Economics is boring, you say? Put a stake in it!
COBE Assistant Professor Dan Farhat uses vampires to teach economic decision making. Read more
 

Kimberly Sink '02 has been named principal of Riverlawn Elementary School in Fairlawn. Sink was recognized as Walmart Teacher of the Year during her teaching career in Pulaski County.

Nov. 2: National Capital Region Business and Government Leaders Meeting
Nov. 6: RCPT Alumni Social
Nov. 11: Radford Men's Basketball vs. Wake Forest Pre-Game Social
Dec. 3: Holiday Breakfast with Santa

Learn more about these upcoming events.
 

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