March 22, 2024

The Radford University Department of Public Health and Healthcare Leadership (PHHL) is celebrating National Public Health Week, April 1-7, by partnering with the American Public Health Association to spread the word on daily topics related to particular health areas. The overall theme of this year’s celebration is “Protecting, Connecting and Thriving: We Are All Public Health.”

The topics for each day are:

For more information about the public health program at Radford University and what public health professionals do to keep our communities healthy, visit the PHHL department’s webpage.

Radford University Provost Bethany Usher and Chief Financial Officer Rob Hoover will share the findings from a strategy space study conducted by higher-ed consulting firm brightspot strategy on Friday, April 12, 2-3:30 p.m. in room 617 of Radford University at Carilion in Roanoke and via Zoom. There will be an opportunity for participants to ask questions and discuss the vision for the Roanoke campus.

Beginning in 2023, brightspot engaged with leadership, faculty, staff, students and external partners at Radford’s Roanoke locations to assess the university’s facilities and programs. The goal was to assist in long-range planning of Radford’s presence in Roanoke and to imagine it as a unified program made up of target audiences, connected disciplines and tailored facilities to attract, retain and educate future healthcare professionals for the region and beyond.

As we approach budgets turning over, now is the time to submit your request to Marketing and Communication for items you are wanting to purchase on this year’s budget. If you need assistance creating artwork for banners, flyer, brochures, etc. please submit a request in Lytho at your earliest convenience. Our design services are free, but typically have a three week turnaround time.

If you are planning to order materials from outside vendors, like 4imprint or Eleven West, you will need to send vendor proofs to branding@radford.edu for approval before purchase. When entering your REQ in eVA, you will need to upload the same proof for reference.

Please note, the university logo and logo lock ups available on our website can be used for promotional purposes, however we are not creating new lock ups outside of the ones listed on the Brand Roll Out Plan for end of year purchasing request. When selecting items to purchase, please keep the imprint area in mind. The logo and lock ups cannot be altered to accommodate vendor minimum sizing requirements and the shield cannot be used by itself.

Faculty, do you want a community engagement focus in your fall 2024 course? Would you like the Citizen Leader designation for your course? Join the next faculty support session on Monday, April 15, noon-1 p.m. to learn more about the Citizen Leader program. Session topics will include:

The Pete Dye River Course of Virginia Tech, an athletic partner of Radford University, is offering a special rate to Radford faculty and staff. The initiation fee is waived, and the annual dues are $2,500 for family memberships and $1,800 for individual memberships. This is a substantial reduction from general membership rates.

The memberships include:

The family membership allows access to the course for the member’s spouse and children under the age of 25.

The Citizen Leader program is partnering with the Radford University Office of Sustainability, the City of Radford, the Green Team, the Radford Department of Biology and more for several days of community engagement on and off campus.

The events will occur from April 23-27. If you know of organizations interested in partnering on this initiative, contact Jean Mistele at jmistele@radford.edu so they can be included in planning meetings.

The next planning meeting is scheduled for Friday, March 22, at 5 p.m.

Due to an electrical service upgrade, Dalton Kitchen will be closed on Sunday, March 24, from 7 a.m.-noon.

The following eateries will be open on March 24:

The Post Office lobby will be closed 7-11 a.m.

The Bookstore will be open regular Sunday hours: 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Sustainability focuses on being mindful of our consumptive habits in an effort to conserve natural resources for future generations. It’s about realizing the environmental footprint of every single decision we make throughout the day, including what we eat, how we travel, how much water and electricity we use and so on.

It’s not just about being green, though. It’s about cutting costs by using less resources, too. Consider options like:

These may seem like small actions, but they add up. They not only help sustain the planet, but they also save a lot of money for both you and the university.

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

As spring dances in, campus bursts with life! Sunshine, blooming flowers and happy students soaking up the warmth. It's time to enjoy every bit of the beautiful season on campus.