On Campus |
President Kyle welcomes Virginia Tech President Sands to campus
RU President Penelope W. Kyle recently welcomed Virginia Tech President Dr. Timothy Sands to campus for his first official visit to RU. Read more
President Kyle hosts annual Res Life gathering
President Penelope W. Kyle hosted a Res Life Dinner on Aug. 26 at the Covington Center. Read more
Runners light up campus during Glo Run
Dozens of RU students dashed across the start line late Monday during the Midnight Glo Run. Read more
Graduate student of the month: Michael Logan
Michael is a M.A. student in the Department of Criminal Justice. His research interests include firearms, criminological theory, research methodology, and pedagogy. Read his Q&A online.
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Sustainability |
Service and Sustainability Week kicks off Sept. 8
RU's BE S.E.E.N. student engagement initiative will continue next week with the theme of Service and Sustainability.
Some event highlights include an Eat Local Meal, a river cleanup, a Shred-a-thon and an Organic Garden Work Day at the Selu Conservancy.
An event schedule can be found on RU's Student Activities page.
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In Athletics |
Coming up in RU Athletics:
Friday, Sept. 5
Men's cross country at Hokie Invite, 6 p.m.
Women's cross country at Hokie Invite, 6 p.m.
Women's volleyball at New Mexico State, 9 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 6
Women's volleyball vs. North Dakota State, in Las Cruces, N.M., noon
Men's soccer at East Tennessee State, 7 p.m.
Women's golf at Bucknell Invitational, all day
Sunday, Sept. 7
Women's soccer at Howard, 2 p.m.
Women's golf at Bucknell Invitational, all day
Monday, Sept. 8
Men's golf at Joe Feaganes Invitational, all day
Tuesday, Sept. 9
Women's soccer at Towson, 4 p.m.
Women's volleyball vs. Hampton, 6 p.m. (RUTV/Big South Network)
Men's golf at Joe Feaganes Invitational, all day
For more Highlander highlights, visit RU Athletics.
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The Arts at RU |
Designer Jhane Barnes to speak at Radford University
Radford University welcomes the American Society of Interior Designers Virginia Chapter's guest speaker, designer Jhane Barnes to campus. Read more
Coming up in The Arts:
Through Oct. 17 - Beyond the Tartan: Bill Fisher, Gallery 205
Sept. 8 - Artist Reception: Beyond the Tartan: Bill Fisher, 5-6 p.m., Gallery 205
Sept. 11 – Oct. 26 - The Visual Diaries of Alison Gordon Weld, Radford University Art Museum at the Covington Center
Sept. 29 – Artist Reception: Alison Gordon Weld, 5 p.m., Radford University Art Museum at the Covington Center |
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Sandra French named Interim Director of IDSL program
Sandra French, associate professor of communication, has been named the Interim Director of the Interdisciplinary Studies in Liberal Arts major (IDSL). Read more
RU announces MBA director
Stacey Turmel has been named director of the Radford University College of Business and Economics' MBA program. Read more
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Homecoming Weekend 2014 is just a month away! Visit the homecoming website to learn more about upcoming class reunions, anniversary celebrations and exciting activities throughout the campus. Come back to Radford and celebrate with us.
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Sept. 7 - Women's Soccer vs. Howard, pre-game social
Sept. 17 - Alumni Charity Challenge
Sept. 27 - Virginia Beach Neptune Festival
Oct. 10-12 - Fall Homecoming
Learn more about these upcoming events.
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