Harvey Knowledge Center opens in McConnell Library
The Harvey Knowledge Center is a combination of the Harvey Learning Center and the Warren P. Self Learning Assistance Resource Center.
 

Presidential recognition for Honors College students
President Brian O. Hemphill recognized the accomplishments of students enrolled in the Honors College recently during a reception at the Governor Tyler House.
 

Career Closet Clothing Drive set for Homecoming Weekend
Radford University's Center for Career and Talent Development and Office of Alumni Relations are hosting the Career Closet Clothing Drive during the Homecoming Weekend. The Career Closet provides free professional business attire to Radford University students.
 

Entire MOT Class of 2017 earns certification by passing national exam
The Radford University Master of Occupational Therapy Class of 2017 posted a pass rate of 100 percent on their certification exams to advance toward licensure and practice.
 

CVPA range and talent on display this weekend
An exciting complement of unique performances and exhibitions from Radford University's College of Visual and Performing Arts will highlight Family Weekend and Homecoming/Reunion Weekend Oct. 19-21.
 

Economics is Everywhere
Texas Christian University Economist Rosemarie Fike will speak about gender differences in economic rights and the consequences of limiting choices for women at 7 p.m. on Oct. 25, in Kyle Hall.

October 20
Craft and Draft: Third Avenue parking lot (also known as the Taylor Office Supply Parking Lot), 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

October 20, 26-27
Haunted House: St. Albans, Radford, 7 p.m. - midnight

October 19-20, 26-27, November 2-3
2018 Floyd Ghost Tour: Floyd Community Market Pavilion, 205 South Locust Street, Floyd

October 18-22
Men's Tennis at ITA Regionals, All day, Blacksburg

October 20
Men's Soccer vs. Winthrop, 3 p.m., Radford

Volleyball vs. Winthrop, 4 p.m., Radford

Women's Soccer at UNC Asheville, 5 p.m., Asheville, North Carolina

October 22-23
Women's Golf at The Hound and Ears Intercollegiate, TBA, Boone, North Carolina

October 23
Women's Soccer vs. Charleston Southern, 4 p.m., Radford

October 25-26
Women's Golf at Oyster Shuck Match Play, TBA, Charleston, South Carolina

October 26
Cross Country at Big South Conference Championships, TBA, High Point, North Carolina

Volleyball at Campbell, 7 p.m., Buies Creek, North Carolina

October 26-27
Women's Tennis at Elon Invitational, all day, Elon, North Carolina

October 26-28
Women's Soccer at Big South Tournament quarterfinals, TBA

October 27
Volleyball at Hampton, 6 p.m., at Hampton

Men's Soccer at High Point, 7 p.m., High Point, North Carolina

October 30
Volleyball vs. Presbyterian, 6 p.m, Radford

October 31
Men's Soccer at USC Upstate, 7 p.m., Spartanburg, South Carolina

October 20
Fall Dance Fest, 2 p.m., Bondurant Auditorium

Opening Reception: Reflecting Herstory, 11 a.m., Covington Center Art Museum

October 20 - December 9
Reflecting Herstory: Rust, Carey and Zaib, all day, Covington Center Art Museum

October 21
The Laramie Project, 2 p.m., Pridemore Playhouse

October 23
Faculty Chamber Concert, featuring Matt Cataldi, 7:30 p.m., Davis Performance Hall

October 23 - November 1
Graduate Art Student Association Show, all day, Porterfield Gallery 205

November 6
Radford University Percussion Ensemble Concert, 7:30 p.m., Davis Performance Hall

November 6-15
Student Printmaking Show, all day, Porterfield Gallery 205

November 7
University Performance Series: Chinese Warriors of Peking,7:30 p.m., Bondurant Auditorium

November 9
New Horizons New Music Festival, featuring Guest Artist Martin Jones, 7:30 p.m., Davis Performance Hall

Highlanders Festival features Celtic fun and action
Musicians, artists, athletes and festival goers from across the region celebrated the Highlander tradition of merrymaking at the 22nd annual Radford Highlanders Festival in Bisset Park on Oct. 6.
 

Geospatial Science faculty member active in Washington D.C.
Geospatial Science Professor Grigory Ioffe, a leading expert on Belarus, recently took part in several important activities in Washington D.C. on Oct. 5.
 

Librarian named VLA vice president, president-elect
McConnell Library Reference/Instruction Librarian Jennifer Resor-Whicker has been named vice president and president-elect of the Virginia Library Association.
 

Accounting professor ranks among the most read authors
Accounting Professor Helen Roybark continues to rank among the most prolific researchers and publishers in her field. Recently, the Davis College of Business and Economics faculty member learned that she was in the top 10 most read authors whose work is published on the Social Science Research Network website.
 

Fashion design, criminal justice showcase Radford in the media
Radford University students and faculty appeared on various media outlets over the past week.
 

GNAC announces courses for 2019
The Governmental and Nonprofit Assistance Center is offering 17 live workshops next year though its joint program with the Virginia Government Finance Officers Association professional development certificate program.
 

MOT program welcomes new leadership team
Associate Professor Sarah Smidl and Assistant Professor Judi Malek-Ismail have been named interim chair and associate chair of the Master of Occupational Therapy Program in Radford University's Waldron College of Health and Human Services.
 

Economics professor explores U.S.-China trade
It has long been asserted that China's undervaluation of its yuan is the main cause of a rising U.S. trade deficit. However, Economics Professor Nozar Hashemzadeh writes in his latest published research that the United States' "strong dollar policy" has created major obstacles in reducing the country's trade deficit with China and the rest of the world.

Bottled or tap?
In a taste test, could you tell the difference between tap and bottled water? The Radford University Sustainability Internship Team is on a mission to answer that question and to determine which, if either, taste better.

Annie Schroeder '18 joined Charlottesville's WVIR-TV as a reporter. Schroeder got her start as the executive producer for the Radford University's student-run TV station Radford On Camera (ROC-TV). She also served a reporter and associate managing editor of The Tartan.

October 19-21
Radford University Homecoming and Reunion Weekend 2018

October 20
5K Fun Run by the New River

December 1
25th Annual Holiday breakfast with Santa 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Muse Hall Banquet Room

Make your gift today to join the Radford University Arts Society, our most loyal group of supporters! Because of the Arts Society, the College of Visual and Performing Arts continues to provide over 100 scholarships for young artists each year. In addition to scholarship support, our donors help student artists participate in college touring ensembles, study abroad opportunities, international conferences and guest artist residencies.

Homecoming 2018 is here! If you have not already done so, make plans to come home to your #Radfordfamily and enjoy a weekend of activities such as the Alumni and Family Village, Women of Radford Luncheon, Golden Reunion Dinner, Athletics Hall of Fame Ceremony, Alumni Volunteer Leadership Lunch, academic exhibitions and athletic games.

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