November 1, 2024

The faculty and staff fitness center on the lower level of Peters Hall on main campus is open Monday-Friday from 6-8 a.m. and noon-2 p.m., and Monday-Thursday from 4:30-7:30 p.m. Radford University Carilion (RUC) also has a fitness center, located on the first floor of Carilion Roanoke Community Hospital in Roanoke, open 24/7 while RUC is in session and accessible via faculty and staff prox cards.

Join President Bret Danilowicz for a virtual Coffee with the President on Wednesday, Nov. 6, from 9-10 a.m.

The second session for this academic year will begin with a university update from the president, followed by Senate Presidents Ashlee Claud, Matt Close and Katie Davis asking the president questions submitted by you, our faculty and staff.

This webinar is limited to the first 1,000 participants signing on. Participants are required to log in to the Zoom application using their Radford University credentials.

If you missed the Sept. 20 session, you can watch the archived webinar.

To support voting in the 2024 election, employees are granted four hours of holiday leave on Tuesday, Nov. 5. The university will remain open, so offices must ensure coverage. Employees should coordinate with their supervisors to arrange leave timing to maintain office operations.

Instructions regarding the completion of timesheets will be provided during the upcoming pay period time submission dates.

For further details about upcoming holidays, please reference the Radford University Alternate Holiday Schedule, which can be found on the Radford University Human Resources website. The Alternate Holiday Schedule encompasses holidays recognized by the commonwealth as well as additional days approved by the governor. The holidays are listed on the days on which the university observes them.

In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, Radford University Dining Services and the Center for Diversity and Inclusion are hosting a Teaching Kitchen event. Join them on Thursday, Nov. 7, at 12:30 p.m. in the Dalton Kitchen. Space is limited and preregistration is required.

Less than a month ago, we celebrated the conclusion of TOGETHER: The Campaign for Radford University. The campaign closing celebration was held in the Artis Center on Oct. 5, during Homecoming Weekend. During this special evening, we celebrated the unprecedented generosity of our donors and revealed the grand total of $106,693,338 raised during this historic initiative. Special thanks to our amazing faculty and staff, who helped ensure this campaign and the celebration were a huge success.

Learn more about the TOGETHER campaign in this recap video.

The Civil Discourse and Freedom of Expression Working Group invites everyone to the next Common Grounds discussion on Thursday, Nov. 7, from 4-5 p.m. in the McConnell Library Information Literacy Classroom B, third floor.

These monthly facilitated conversations about issues that matter are open to all students, faculty and staff.

November’s topic is “What now? Now that the election is over, how do we move forward together for the good of our communities and country?” Discussion leaders will debrief the election and talk about looking forward. Coffee and bakery items will be available.

Common Grounds events are aimed at building our community’s capacity to converse and collaborate across differences.

The Center for Diversity and Inclusion invites all students, faculty and staff to the Multicultural Congratulatory Ceremony on Friday, Dec. 13, 2024, at 7 p.m. in the Bondurant Auditorium on the main campus.

This biannual tradition celebrates graduates and their cultures by presenting them with a stole of their choice to be donned by a love one or friend at Winter Commencement. This is an opportunity for graduates, family and friends to celebrate a joyous milestone. If you know a graduating student who would like to participate, please ask them to complete the form linked below.

VIVA, the Virtual Library of Virginia, purchases and licenses shared collections across the state to ensure that all students have access to the same critical core resources, regardless of what institution they attend.

Through the SCHEV Fund for Excellence and Innovation and state funding provided by the General Assembly, VIVA has purchased more exciting resources that are focused on equity, diversity and inclusion to help support research and explore diverse perspectives.

Another exciting resource that is now available to Radford University users through VIVA is the Indigenous Peoples of North America collection from Gale. This resource is a comprehensive collection of primary source documents from American and Canadian government sources and institutions, tribal publications and documents from Indian-related organizations, including a selection of indigenous-language materials. The collection covers topics such as Indian removal, Indian wars and the frontier army, treaty policies, government boarding and missionary schools, Indian languages and linguistics, water and fishing rights and more. Together, these primary sources enable in-depth study of the political, social and cultural history of native peoples from the 16th century well into the 20th century.

Radford University's Office of Career and Talent Development is offering students a chance to polish their resumes with Walk-In Resume Reviews every weekday, Monday-Friday, from 2-4 p.m. in the Career and Talent Development office on the third floor of Russell Hall. Please let your students know about this opportunity.

These services are part of the support provided to our students through Career and Talent Development, helping to prepare them as they launch their professional journeys after graduation. Whether students are crafting their resumes, honing interview skills or seeking guidance on career paths, Career and Talent Development is here to help them succeed in the ever-evolving workforce.

Academic Technologies is offering training opportunities designed to enhance your skills and knowledge in utilizing the latest educational tools and technologies. Whether you’re looking to integrate new software or improve your current skills and techniques, there’s something for everyone. All sessions are in Walker Hall 275 on the main campus, with the option to join remotely.

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The Radford University College of Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA) is offering several events in November. All faculty and staff are invited to attend.

Don’t forget to set your clocks back one hour this weekend as Daylight Saving Time ends. Enjoy that extra hour, and we’ll see you bright and refreshed on Monday.