The Radford University Office of the President will host the eight community college partners for the first annual Tartan Transfer Summit on Thursday, Oct. 23 to further discussions about ways to connect students from the region with Radford. The keynote speaker will be Felicia Ganther, Ph.D., Senior Vice Chancellor for Academics and Workforce Programs for the Virginia Community College System.
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Employees: Spirit song competition is your chance to shape Radford University’s future |
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Radford University is launching an exciting spirit song competition, and we're calling on our dedicated employees to showcase their creative talents.
Open to students, employees and alumni, this competition offers a $1,000 prize for the winning song, which will be unveiled at the men's basketball home opener this fall.
Submissions are due by Friday, Oct. 10.
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This is a unique opportunity for our campus community members to contribute something meaningful and lasting to the Radford experience. Whether you have musical experience or simply feel inspired by your daily work with our Highlander family, consider creating an anthem that will bring our community together at athletic events and campus celebrations for generations to come. Let's show our Highlander pride.
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Family & Friends Weekend 2025 coming soon |
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Radford University’s Family and Friends Weekend will be held Friday, Sept. 26, through Sunday, Sept. 28.
We are excited to welcome our students’ families and guests to campus for a variety of activities and celebrations. This is a wonderful opportunity for our community to showcase the spirit of Radford University and the meaningful work that happens here every day. Your hospitality goes a long way in making visitors feel at home on our campus.
Employees are also invited to join in the festivities, including the Festival and Campus Cookout and other events taking place over the weekend.
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Your participation adds to the sense of community and highlights the unique Radford experience we are proud to share.
Full details about the schedule and events can be found on the Radford University Family and Friends Weekend website. Thank you for helping us make this weekend a memorable experience for our Highlander families.
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RAD Talks kick off with first speaker for Fall |
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The Radford University Office of the Provost and Arabica Cafe will host Ryan Sincavage, associate professor in the Department of Geospatial and Earth Science, as the first RAD Talks speaker of the fall on Wednesday, Sept. 24, at 7 p.m. at Arabica Café, 1158 East Main St. in Radford.
Sincavage's topic will be “Avulsion: learning to embrace the dynamic nature of our planet.” During his talk, he will discuss a variety of topics related to his research, including studies conducted in Italy and some of his earlier research from Southeast Asia and South America. He will point out specific instances of students doing research with him on some of these projects. Time will be allotted for a Q&A afterward. Refreshments will be provided.
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Plan to attend the 13th Annual Summer Research Celebration |
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Unraveling the Complex: Exploring Wicked Problems that Spark Student Passion
Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2-3:15 p.m., Heth Hall 014
- Lecture-Recital
Tuesday, Oct. 14, 11-11:30 a.m., Covington Center Davis Performance Hall
- Chemistry Oral Presentations
Tuesday, Oct. 21, 5-6 p.m., Center for the Sciences M073
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Psychology Summer Undergraduate Research Presentations
Wednesday, Oct. 27, 3-4 p.m., room TBA, Hemphill Hall
- Interdisciplinary Oral Presentations
Tuesday, Oct. 28, 4-5 p.m., Center for the Sciences M065
- Interdisciplinary Poster Presentations
Tuesday, Oct. 28, 5-6 p.m., Center for the Sciences Main Street Lobby
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Mark your calendars for “Esports: The Art of the Possible” on Sept. 26 |
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Radford University will host a conversation about the future of the Esports industry and how the university prepares students for leadership. The session, “Esports: The Art of the Possible,” will be held on Friday, Sept. 26, from 9 a.m.-noon in Kyle Hall 340. This is a public event, open to everyone.
In addition to Doug Benedict, associate director of Esports, there will be two special guest presenters:
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Ed Tomasi, the co-founder and managing partner of Subnation and president of PLAYHRDR Advisors. Tomasi has over 20 years of experience in esports strategy, partnerships and operations, including senior leadership at ESL Gaming. In his “State of Esports” presentation, he draws on his role in creating the first statewide esports incentive fund and spearheading North Carolina’s statewide esports initiative to showcase industry growth, investment opportunities and the future of competitive gaming.
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Cheryl Bayer, CEO of Living Popups. Bayer will present an eye-opening session showcasing how AI and augmented reality are transforming education and driving innovation in learning. With proven results in boosting student comprehension, engagement and workforce-ready skills, Bayer will reveal how immersive AR/AI tools can reimagine learning across nursing, business, cybersecurity, design thinking and esports – empowering students and educators to unlock “the art of the possible” in higher education.
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University libraries liaisons news |
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Due to recent staffing changes at the University Libraries, adjustments have been made to some of the department responsibilities for library faculty members who work in collection development. Please note the following changes:
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Amber Mear is now the library liaison for communication sciences & disorders, nursing, occupational therapy and social work.
- Ashley Palazzo is now the library liaison for Appalachian studies, history and political science.
- Alison Armstrong is the interim liaison for anthropological sciences, biology and information technology.
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Kay Johnson has taken on geospatial sciences to go with her long-time liaisonship with geology.
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University Libraries greatly appreciates the library liaisons and faculty library liaisons working together throughout the year. If you have library materials you wish to request such as books, CDs or DVDs to support your students, please send them to your faculty library liaison to send to your library liaison.
If you have a recommendation outside the scope of your department, you can submit it online.
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New internal funding opportunity |
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The Office of Sponsored Programs and Grants Management is announcing a call for proposals for the Interdisciplinary Research Team Project Development Award, which aims to foster collaborative, cross-disciplinary research and scholarly activity in the following focus areas:
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Healthcare (e.g., health disparities, rural health, mental health, healthcare education)
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Community workforce training that boosts economic development
- Community engagement promoting cultural heritage, tourism and the arts
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Supporting the formation and development of diverse, interdisciplinary teams across departments, colleges and administrative units at Radford University.
- Encouraging interdisciplinary collaboration and the generation of innovative research and creative activities.
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Enabling teams to conduct smaller projects/studies that may impact the university and/or aid the community and collect preliminary data/ information for external funding proposals, federal earmark proposals or other allied initiatives.
- Promoting community impact and engagement.
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