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Radford community combines memories and dreams for festive weekend
Radford University rolled out the red carpet of welcome to Radford alumni Oct. 6-8 for its annual Homecoming and Reunion Weekend. Read more
President Hemphill engages with parents at the Conversation with the President
Parents shared their students' successes and concerns with the president during breakfast on Oct. 7. Read more
Dr. Marisela Rosas Hemphill keynotes Hispanic Heritage Dinner
Dozens of students embraced their Hispanic roots and shared their stories at the third annual event on Oct. 4. Read more
School counselors get the scoop on Radford University visit day
Admissions hosted a workshop designed to provide school counselors with opportunities to interact with campus leadership and share ideas for strengthening the relationship between Radford University and their schools. Read more
100 Girls of Code event helps empower young women in information technology
Robots, planets, bits and bytes were the subjects of the day on Sept. 30 as girls from across the New River Valley gathered at Radford University to take part in a 100 Girls of Code event. Read more
RU Mobile rolls out new features
The RU Mobile app now has two of the most sought-after features that allow users to save time and be more productive while on the go. Read more
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Sustainability |
Greenhouse gas inventory
Radford University annually conducts an inventory of its greenhouse gas emissions. The process collects data about emissions sources related to university operations and calculates the association between these operations and greenhouse gas emissions. Read the latest inventory results spanning July 1, 2015 to July 30, 2016.
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Oct. 17: Digging into the Past, Radford Public Library, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
Oct. 21: Highlanders Festival, Bisset Park, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Oct. 25: An Evening with Author Sharyn McCrumb, Radford Public Library, 6:30-8 p.m.
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In Athletics |
Oct. 13
Men's and Women's Cross Country at HPU Vertcross Invitational (High Point, N.C.), 4 p.m.
Women's Golf at Campbell (Ninety-Six, S.C.), TBA
Volleyball vs. UNC Asheville, 7 p.m.
Oct. 13-17
Women's Tennis at ITA Atlantic Regional (Blacksburg), all day
Oct. 14
Women's Golf at The Citadel (Charleston, S.C.), TBA
Men's Soccer vs. Gardner-Webb, 4 p.m.
Volleyball vs. Winthrop, 4 p.m.
Women's Soccer vs. Presbyterian, 7 p.m.
Oct. 16-17
Men's Golf at The Phoenix Invitational (Elon, N.C.), TBA
Oct. 17
Men's Soccer at Virginia, 7 p.m.
Oct. 18
Women's Soccer vs. UNC Asheville, 7 p.m.
Oct. 19-23
Men's Tennis at ITA Atlantic Regional (Lynchburg), all day
Oct. 20
Volleyball at Charleston Southern, 7 p.m.
Oct. 21
Women's Soccer at Charleston Southern, 1 p.m.
Volleyball at UNC Asheville, 4 p.m.
Oct. 21-22
Men's Golf at The Camden Invitational (Columbia, S.C.), TBA
Women's Golf at Winthrop Intercollegiate (Rock Hill, S.C.), TBA
Oct. 25
Men's Soccer vs. Longwood, 7 p.m.
For more Highlander highlights, visit RU Athletics.
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The Arts at Radford University |
Coming up in The Arts:
Through Nov. 16 – Finding a Voice: Articulation in Silence by Lee Coburn, all day, Radford University Art Museum Downtown
Oct. 16 to Dec. 3 – Strange Weather: Erin Turner Exhibition, all day, Radford University Art Museum at the Covington Center
Oct. 17-26 – Student Painting Show, all day, Gallery 205
Oct. 19 – Radford University Jazz Ensembles Concert, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Performance Hall in the Covington Center
Oct. 19-20 – Spoon River Anthology 2017, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Pridemore Playhouse
Oct. 25-28 – Speech & Debate, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Hawes Studio Theatre in Porterfield Hall
Oct. 27 – Guest Artist Recital: Judicael Perroy – Guitar, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Performance Hall in the Covington Center
Oct. 29 – Speech & Debate, 2-4 p.m., Hawes Studio Theatre in Porterfield Hall
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CHBS presents alumni award
The College Humanities and Behavioral Sciences presented its Outstanding Alumni Award at a reception. Read more
Generosity drives Shark Tank Competition
Two students were awarded scholarships in design by Nancy Artis '73. Read more
Research shines light on juvenile blunt force trauma
Research recently conducted by professors Donna and Cliff Boyd and senior Kimber Cheek could help mitigate and perhaps prevent fatal outcomes of pediatric blunt force trauma. Read more
COBE's Center for Innovation and Analytics provides skill training for powerful analytics software
Radford University's College of Business and Economics is providing students, faculty and staff with access to some of the most powerful analytics software available. Read more
CHBS opens new Writing Center
The College of Humanities and Behavioral Sciences unveiled the CHBS Writing Center on Sept. 25. Read more
Students reflect on Amazonian adventure at RARE symposium
Students shared their research and talked about the study abroad opportunity at the Radford Amazonian Research Expedition event. Read more
Music therapy students travel to London
Two Radford University music therapy students presented their research on personal identity influencing personal music preferences, "The Effect of Socio-Cultural Identity on Musical Distaste." Read more
Summer at the White House
Senior economics major Chris Boggs spent the summer interning in the Office of Administration in the White House Information Technology department. Read more
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Recognizing outstanding alumni during Volunteer Leadership Luncheon
ESPN journalist and television host Marty Smith '98 was one of four honorees at the 2017 Alumni Volunteer Leadership Business Lunch and Awards Ceremony. Read more
Honoring the Class of 1967
President Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D., welcomed alumnae from the Class of 1967 to the Governor Tyler House to celebrate their Golden Reunion. Read more
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Oct. 20: Scotch and Ale Social at the Nesselrod Pavilion
Oct. 21:Radford Highlanders Festival
Nov. 2: Roanoke Alumni Chapter Planning Meeting
Learn more about these upcoming events.
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If you are 70 ½ years or older, the IRA Charitable Rollover permits you to roll over up to $100,000 from your IRA to Radford University and avoid paying federal income tax. To learn more, visit www.radford.edu/planned-giving or call Bruce Cunningham at (540) 831-2009.
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