The Radford University Student Government Association’s Bags to Benches program collects and recycles plastic grocery bags, transforming them into park benches if they collect 1,000 pounds in a 12-month span. Bag collection bins are located throughout campus, with the main drop-off point on the first floor of McConnell Library. Two of the benches created through this initiative are currently located outside the Hurlburt Student Center, near the bus stop at lot JJ. If you have plastic bags you’d like to donate, drop them in the collection bins around campus or reach out to sga@radford.edu to donate larger amounts.
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A video tutorial on all things admissions and merit aid for 2026 |
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How much do you know about the admissions and merit aid processes at Radford University?
Thanks to Mallory Griffith, director of Enrollment Communications, and Sarah Tate, associate vice president for Enrollment Management, we now have a handy video that provides all the details you need to know for 2026.
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This 11-minute video will help you be more informed about these important processes so you can share them with the families in your community.
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New university PowerPoint template available on the Self-Serve Templates webpage |
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Radford University has created a new PowerPoint template for employees to use for their university presentations to internal and external audiences. This template, available for download on the Self-Serve Templates webpage, replaces the existing one previously shared and posted on the Marketing and Communication website.
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The new template is designed to give users a variety of options for customizing different presentation elements while maintaining a consistent and professional look and feel and adhering to the university’s graphic identity.
Please be sure to read the “how to use” instructions embedded in the template, along with the presentation suggestions and tips on SmartArt graphics and accessibility.
If you encounter any issues using the template, please e-mail branding@radford.edu with the subject line “PowerPoint template help.”
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Upcoming AI in Higher Education sessions |
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The AI Community of Practice at Radford University will host three “AI in Higher Education” sessions for employees.
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Toward a Humane Rhetoric in a Machine World
Wednesday, Nov. 12, at 3 p.m. via Zoom
Presented by David Beach, director of undergraduate curriculum and professor of English and
As AI transforms writing, this presentation reframes the challenge from resistance to renewal. Participants will explore what remains uniquely human – virtue, empathy and authentic voice – through hands-on design of assignments, prompts and assessments that cultivate discernment, creativity and civic imagination in an AI-rich classroom.
- A Human-Centered Approach to AI Education
Monday, Nov. 17, at 3 p.m. via Zoom
Discussion facilitated by Yumei Mu, assistant professor, Department of Marketing
The discussion will use the reading titled “Manifesto in Defense of Human-Centered Education in the Age of Artificial Intelligence” in the book “Creative Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Education” as a starting point. Participants do not need to read the article to take part in this discussion. Those participating are welcome to contribute thoughts and experiences about AI and humans as co-collaborators.
- AI Literacy
Thursday, Dec. 11, at 11 a.m. via Zoom
Discussion facilitated by Laura Vernon, professor, in the Department of Writing, Language and Literature
This discussion will use the reading titled “AI Literacy” in the book “Generative AI in Higher Education: The ChatGPT Effect” as a starting point. Participants do not need to read the article to take part in this discussion. Those participating are welcome to contribute thoughts and experiences on teaching AI literacies and on understanding the difference between AI literacy and AI fluency.
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All university employees are invited to the monthly Social at Selu on Thursday, Nov. 20, from 4:30-6 p.m. at the Selu Conservancy.
Snacks and drinks will be provided. Live music and fall vibes will fill the air as we enjoy our time together as a community. Warm up by the fire and enjoy a s’more. A cash bar will also be available. Please note that credit/debit cards cannot be processed.
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Veterans Week events at Radford University |
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The Radford University Division of Student Affairs invites you to these Veterans Week events recognizing and honoring the service of veterans in our communities on campus and beyond.
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- Courage to Rise
Saturday, Nov. 8, from 10 a.m.-noon, on Heth Lawn
In partnership with Radford University’s Connected Communities, the Military Resource Center (MRC) is cosponsoring this event for all first-generation and military-affiliated students (or those who just want to celebrate them). Nov. 8 is National FirstGen Day, and this brunch will kick off Radford University’s Veterans Week events.
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- Field of Flags
Monday, Nov. 10, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Moffett Field
The Radford University MRC, Student Veteran Organizations, Army ROTC and others will create a flag display honoring our service members and to pay tribute to someone you love. Help us grow the field this year and recognize your own Veteran or Active-Duty service member.
- What is a Veteran?
Monday, Nov. 10, at 7 p.m., Hemphill Hall 3012
In support of the School of Writing, Language and Literature’s efforts, the MRC will be participating in its panel, “What is a Veteran?” The panelists will explore depictions of veterans within various forms of popular media.
- Veterans Day Program
Tuesday, Nov. 11, 11 a.m.-noon, Hurlburt Student Center Auditorium
Join us as we pay tribute to and thank our veterans for their service and acknowledge their contribution to our nation’s security. Del. David Reid will serve as the keynote speaker for this year’s Veterans Day ceremony. Reid served 23 years in the U.S. Navy Reserves as an intelligence officer and retired as a full commander. He was awarded the prestigious Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal on three occasions for his leadership and the technical intelligence he collected during his two deployments to South Korea, where he exploited naval military equipment from the former Soviet Union. He represents the 28th District in the Virginia House of Delegates and was first elected in 2017.
- Military Scavenger Hunt
Wednesday-Friday, Nov. 12-14, across campus
Test your knowledge of Radford’s military connections, Veterans Day history and military facts as you travel across campus following our field of clues. Take a picture and post it with us tagged in it. Post all five to earn a chance to win a $100 shopping spree in the campus bookstore.
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November RAD Talk features Judy Jenks |
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The Radford University Office of the Provost and Long Way Brewing will host Judy Jenks ’95, D.N.P. ’16, MSN ’02, associate professor in the College of Nursing, as the next RAD Talks speaker on Tuesday, Nov. 18, at 7 p.m. at Long Way Brewing, 501 2nd St. in Radford.
Jenks will share her research on medical cannabis.
The brewery will be closed at the time of this presentation. Refreshments will be provided.
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VIVA AI research tool trials |
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VIVA is about to launch trials of two AI research tools: Consensus and Scite. The trials will be available to all VIVA member institutions, including Radford University, from Nov. 12, 2025, to Feb. 12, 2026. University Libraries will send out links to the trials when they are active.
VIVA will host an introductory webinar for each of the two products on Wednesday, Nov. 12, at 11 a.m. for Consensus and 2 p.m. for Scite. Registration is required:
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The webinars will be recorded and shared for asynchronous viewing.
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Volunteer to be a Supper Club table host |
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Radford University’s Connected Communities will host this year’s Supper Club on Sunday, Nov. 16, beginning at 6 p.m. in Muse Banquet Hall.
Four enthusiastic volunteers are needed to serve as table hosts at the event, which promises to be an evening of delicious New Orleans-themed family-style dining, great conversation and meaningful connections with students. Table hosts will guide engaging discussions with a group of six students.
Don’t miss this chance to make an impact and enjoy a memorable evening.
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Upcoming professional development opportunities from Sponsored Programs |
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The Radford University Office of Sponsored Programs and Grants Management will offer two upcoming Zoom webinars, presented by Hanover Research, on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026.
These sessions will provide valuable insights into successful grant writing, including:
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- How to identify and pursue funding opportunities.
- How to communicate effectively with potential sponsors.
- Developing networking strategies and other insider tips of the trade.
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Click on the title of the webinar below to register.
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The Art of Prospecting
Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, at 11 a.m.
Presented by Hanover Grants consultant Joyce Belcher
This one-hour session will focus on the art of “prospecting,” or identifying funding opportunities that align with your project. We will include an overview of funding entities and their grant-making programs, as well as a discussion of the various resources available to find opportunities.
- Program Officer Engagement
Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, at 1 p.m.
Presented by Hanover Grants consultant Paul Tuttle
Program Officers (POs) can act as assets and resources throughout your grant-seeking career. This one-hour training will provide you with information and resources to help you navigate PO outreach and the feedback process more effectively, helping you to develop relationships that will last throughout your research career.
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