September 27, 2024

The Radford University community is invited to help kick off Homecoming 2024 with a celebration of Highlander Pride, including appearances by Radford University athletes and coaches, alumni, President Bret Danilowicz and the Highlander mascot!

The event will take place from 10-11 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 4, in Bondurant Auditorium. Be there for T-shirt tosses, a drawing for door prizes and a special recognition of Highlander community members.

GO Fest 2024 in Roanoke is just around the corner, from Friday-Sunday, Oct. 18-20, and it’s a fantastic opportunity for Radford University faculty, students and staff to experience all that our region’s vibrant outdoor scene has to offer. From outdoor adventure activities to community engagement, this festival has something for everyone.

The outdoors is an integral part of the Radford University experience, and GO Fest perfectly aligns with our values of sustainability, wellness and experiential learning. The natural surroundings of our campuses in Radford and Roanoke enhance not only student life but also the work we do as a community.

You can get involved in two ways:

Whether you’re looking for a fun weekend adventure, a chance to support the community through volunteering or an opportunity to connect with colleagues and students outside the classroom, GO Fest is a great way to get involved.

The Division of Economic Development and Corporate Education encourages you to mark your calendars and join in this exciting celebration of the outdoors. Let’s come together to enjoy the beauty of our region and promote the values that make Radford University special.

The GO Outside Festival is a collaboration between Roanoke Outside Foundation and Roanoke Parks and Recreation.

Radford University is committed to providing an environment that is free from harassment and discrimination, as outlined in the Discrimination and Harassment Policy. However, unless the Office of Institutional Equity is informed of possible instances of harassment or discrimination, the university may not be able to respond appropriately.

As university employees, we are required to report any incidents where harassment or discrimination may have occurred. “Reportable” incidents include any kind of sexual harassment or assault, stalking, dating or domestic violence, harassment or discrimination based on any legally protected traits, or any possible violation of the Free Expression Policy.

You may find it helpful to review our online training, or to review the Policy.

The College of Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA)’s Department of Music will host jazz artist and five-time Grammy nominee Chuck Owen, along with his sextet, ReSurgence, on Sunday, Sept. 29, at 7:30 p.m. in Davis Performance Hall in the Douglas and Beatrice Covington Center for Visual and Performing Arts.

This event is free and open to the public.

Join Radford University’s Diversity Awareness Programming Board as they support Sickle Cell Awareness Month. On Monday, Sept. 30, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Hurlburt Student Center’s Combo Room on the main campus, you can donate blood.

We all have the power to do something good for someone else. One small thing can change someone’s life or even save it. When we come together to help humankind, we make our mark on the world.

To give blood, preregister on the Red Cross website by searching for zip code 24142. That will bring up all of the blood drives in our area. Search for the Sept. 30 date at Radford and you can sign up.

Each participant will receive a free gift for donating blood during the drive.

Earlier this month, the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge (ALL IN) recognized Radford University for its nonpartisan democratic engagement efforts that fostered high levels of student voter registration and turnout in the 2022 midterm elections. We received the Bronze Seal, reflecting our university's commitment to ensuring that nonpartisan democratic engagement is a defining feature of campus life.

The ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge empowers colleges and universities to achieve excellence in nonpartisan student democratic engagement. Radford was recognized alongside more than 500 campuses using data from the National Study of Learning, Voting, and Engagement (NSLVE) out of Tufts University, which found that colleges and universities had the second-highest voter turnout among students in a midterm election since NSLVE began measuring this data. The full list of campus award winners can be viewed here.

Be sure to visit Highlanders Vote, the university's one-stop shop for voter information, including how to register to vote and obtain an absentee ballot.

A variety of sustainability-focused engagement opportunities sponsored by the Radford University Office of Sustainability will take place in October in recognition of Sustainability Month. Those events include:

The McConnell Library on the main campus in Radford is hosting two art installations this fall.

The first installation includes the early-1900s photography of Gertrude Vest Shank and Richard Miles Shank Sr. on the walls of the Ross Gallery, located on McConnell Library’s main floor. The Shanks were prolific Floyd County photographers.

The second installation, located in McConnell Library’s Mini-Museum, is titled “Anti-Art.” This exhibit is on display this semester in the case next to the library’s front desk. The Mini-Museum is a project of Radford University’s Graduate Student Art Association.

The main stage in the new Artis Center will soon see its first production as “The Trojan Women” comes to Radford University, hosted by the Department of Theatre and Cinema. Playwright Ellen McLaughlin has created a gripping revision in her version of Euripides’ universal work, a stinging indictment of the senselessness of war focusing on those left behind – the women and children. 

The play will open on Tuesday, Oct. 1 at 7:30 p.m. on the main stage in the Artis Center. It will also play on the following dates:

Tickets for all Theatre and Cinema performances are available online by calling 540-871-5289 or during the week of the show at the Theatre and Cinema Box Office, Artis Center 252.

A pop-up Farmers Market will be coming to Radford on Wednesday, Oct. 2, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on Heth Plaza.

The Radford University Office of Sustainability will be hosting the Radford Farmers Market on campus every first Wednesday during market season.

Nov. 6 will be the last market of the season, and they will begin again in March.

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

With the semester in full swing, your dedication continues to inspire students to reach their full potential, creating a thriving environment for learning and discovery. Together, we’re shaping futures one day at a time!