February 14, 2025

Researchers Cora Burt (Art Education major) and Lauren Griffin (Cybersecurity major) were part of the inaugural Undergraduate Research Showcase at the Capitol. Only 34 projects throughout the commonwealth were chosen for the event through a competitive process. 

The men's basketball team will play UNC Asheville in a nationally televised game on Thursday, Feb. 20. The game, which will tip off at 7 p.m. on the Carilion Clinic Court at the Dedmon Center, will be broadcast nationally on ESPNU. Fans can purchase $5 tickets for any seat by going to www.RadfordTickets.com and using the coupon code “ESPNU.” Let's fill Dedmon and show the nation what Highlander spirit is all about! 

The Totalitarians, a play by Peter Sinn Nachtrieb, will be performed in the Blackbox Theater in the Artis Center Feb. 19-22 at 7:30 p.m. and Feb. 23 at 2 p.m. This raucous, dark comedy about a politician’s quest to implement nefarious plans in the Cornhuskerer State is a hilarious send-up of modern politics that might look oh-so-familiar. All tickets are FREE and available online, by calling 540-831-5289, or at the Theatre and Cinema Box Office, 252 Artis Center. Note: This play contains mature themes and adult language.

Sheldon Johnson, D.M.A. performs a saxophone recital on Feb. 18 in Davis Performance Hall in the Covington Center at 7:30 p.m. The performance is free and open to everyone. 

Snow and ice have moved the reception and awards ceremony for the spring Juried Student Art Show to Wednesday, Feb. 26 from 5-7 p.m. in the Tyler Gallery (next to BT's). Refreshments will be served. The event is free and open to the public. You can catch the show during regular gallery hours (Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, noon to 4 p.m.) from Feb. 8 through March 1.

The University Performance Series brings Artrageous to the Artis Center Main Stage Theater on Feb. 25 at 7:30 p.m. Artrageous is “a creative arts troupe” of singers, musicians, dancers and painters bringing artwork to life on the stage. Here is a look at what you will experience live. $15 General Admission; $7.50 children 12 and under; Free with Radford University ID. Tickets available here. 

Due to this week’s inclement weather, Radford University is postponing the public test of the Radford Alert system initially scheduled this week. The test will now take place on Thursday, Feb. 20. 

We apologize for the change after our previous announcement. Thank you for your understanding. 

For any questions, please contact the Office of Emergency Management at oem@radford.edu or 540-831-6696. 

Please complete this online form to tell University Libraries about your 2024 publications by Friday, Feb. 28. This will give us time to purchase and process monographs to add to our Radford University Authors Collection. Then join us in April to celebrate your scholarly and creative works that were published in 2024! These include stand-alone works like books and audio recordings, as well as articles and chapters. This is a joint program from the University Libraries' Collection Development Department and Faculty Outreach Committee.

Questions? Contact co-chairs Alyssa Archer at aarcher2@radford.edu or Alison Armstrong at amarmstro@radford.edu.

McConnell Library will hold its author reception on Tuesday, April 8, from 3 to 5 p.m. The RUC Library will hold its author reception on Monday, April 7, from noon to 1 p.m.

Please contact Mary Catherine Santoro at msantoro@radford.edu for details about the RUC event. 

Faculty and staff are invited to save the dates for Traditions Week 2025. These important campus traditions celebrate our students and their accomplishments both in and outside the classroom. Mark your calendar to join the fun and encourage your students to attend as well! Full details can be found at www.radford.edu/traditions.  

View the 2024 Traditions Week video to see what all the excitement is about.

Radford University Recycling will host a Shred-A-Thon in conjunction with campus Earth Week to safely and securely shred and recycle unwanted, confidential paper documents at Heth Clock Plaza on Friday, April 25, from noon to 4 p.m. This is a free campus-wide event open to all Radford University on-campus offices and departments, as well as students, faculty, and staff with a valid Radford University ID.

Please note that this event is for university-related paper materials only. Offices and departments must follow proper disposal procedures. Departments with more than 20 boxes should contact the recycling office in advance for accommodation. Join us in promoting sustainability and secure recycling during campus Earth Week celebrations!

For more information about the Shred-A-Thon, please contact Recycling Coordinator Neal Thompson at lthompson@radford.edu or Ext. 7207. 

Happy Valentine’s Day, Highlanders! Wishing you a day filled with kindness and a little extra cheer—you’ve got a special place in this Highlander’s heart! ❤️