February 23, 2024

Experience the best in arts and culture with Late Nights: Roanoke Arts Pop! on Friday, March 1, 5:30-9 p.m. and Roanoke Arts Pop! Saturday on Saturday, March 2, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Taubman Museum of Art, 110 Salem Ave. SE, Roanoke.

Bring the entire family for discovery, learning and fun! Thirty arts and cultural organizations from around the region will offer pop-up performances, demos, talks and hands-on activities throughout this FREE family-friendly weekend.

Help the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority bring back rail to the New River Valley (NRV).

As part of the NRV Passenger Rail Project, the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority (VPRA) is planning, designing and constructing rail infrastructure improvements to extend passenger rail service to the NRV. VPRA is currently seeking public input in this process and would like your input.

Radford University is a member of the New River Valley Passenger Rail Station Authority which is working with VPRA on the project.

The Radford University Division of Economic Development and Corporate Education would like to encourage all faculty, students and staff to complete the online survey by Wednesday, Feb. 28.

Be sure to tell students about the upcoming Spring Career & Internship Fair. At the event, they can network, explore various career avenues and connect with recruiters from a wide range of career fields.

Wednesday, March 13 |  Noon-3 p.m.
Student Recreation and Wellness Center
Main campus in Radford

This event is free and open to all students and alumni. All candidates should dress professionally and bring plenty of resumes to distribute to employers.

If anyone attending needs professional attire, please direct them to contact the Office of Career & Talent Development for assistance.

Imagine students diving headfirst into the real action of their dream careers, gaining skills that textbooks could only dream of teaching. Now, picture this thrill multiplied at an internship fair — a bustling epicenter of opportunity!

Let students know about “Internships with Impact,” a chance for students to explore uncharted territories of their professional journey.

Tuesday, March 19  |  4-7 p.m.
CrossPointe Foursquare Conference Center
Bridge Sanctuary Meeting Space
890 Life Drive, Christiansburg

Internship fairs are treasure troves of possibilities where hands-on training becomes an exhilarating reality. Participants can find skill development opportunities, join professional networks and, potentially, discover a future career.

By engaging in these events, students can not only invest in their personal growth but also position themselves for a competitive edge in the dynamic landscape of the professional world.

At the event, members of the Blacksburg Young Professionals and Pulaski County’s Empower and Engage will share why they chose to live in the New River Valley and how they found their career paths.

Participating employers include State Farm, Carilion Clinic, Sinkland Farms, Montgomery Chamber of Commerce and more.

Students in need of transportation are encouraged to contact Lee Svete in Career & Talent Development.

The Region 2 Internship Collaborative is an initiative of the Virginia Talent + Opportunity Partnership (V-TOP). Collaborative partners for the event are the Blacksburg Young Professionals, New River Community College, Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce, Radford University, Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council, Virginia’s New River Valley, Virginia Tech and the Virginia Talent + Opportunity Partnership.

The Student Engagement Forum showcases the academic achievement and creation of new knowledge at Radford University in undergraduate and graduate students’ creative works, scholarship and research. The Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarship (OURS) is now putting out a call for submissions.

Please note the following important dates:

The Future of Talent Summit 2024 will align the efforts of regional employers, higher education, government, and workforce and economic development as they develop talent from within, form meaningful connections with students in our region and attract top-tier talent to area employers.

The summit will help leaders from the Roanoke region and New River Valley identify gaps in the talent pipeline and help build better connections between education and industry.

Thursday, March 7  |  8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Morris M. Cregger Center, Roanoke College
287 High St., Salem

Through the efforts of the Division of Economic Development and Corporate Education, Radford University is a summit partner and will have representatives speaking at the event. President Bret Danilowicz will participate in the Higher Education Leadership panel titled “The Intersection of Industry and Education.” Lee Svete, the new director of Career and Talent Development at Radford University, will participate in the Building a Talent Attraction Brand panel titled “Marketing to Gen Z, Brand Communication and On-Campus Promotion.”

Remind your students about the Etiquette Dinner hosted by the Office of Career & Talent Development.

Monday, March 18  |  6-7:30 p.m.
Kyle Hall 340
Main campus in Radford

Participants will enjoy a FREE three-course meal while they learn how to interact with others in a professional setting. Registration is not required but suggested. Students can register via Handshake.

OURS, the Office of Career and Talent Development and the Honors College invite students, faculty and staff to join them on the following Fridays, noon-1:15 p.m. in Kyle Hall 151 on the main campus, to learn how to leverage your research and experiential learning through your LinkedIn profile. Learn directly from experts through this webinar series provided by the Council on Undergraduate Research.

Academic Technologies has training opportunities on a variety of topics during March. Click on the corresponding link to register. All sessions are in Walker 275 on the main campus, with the option to join remotely.

It's exam season! Nurture your students' Highlander spirit by fostering teamwork and support. Create a collaborative study environment where they feel comfortable seeking help. Together, let's pave the way for their success!