The McConnell Library on the main campus at Radford University has the Lo-fi Study Lounge, featuring programmable LED lights, a sound system and three synced displays, desks, tables, beanbags, couches and so many whiteboards – a great hideaway.
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The countdown to Winter Commencement 2024 |
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Radford University’s Winter Commencement ceremonies are coming up next week, with the graduate ceremony taking place on Friday, Dec. 13, and the undergraduate ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 14.
As a reminder, you can find details about the ceremonies on the Winter Commencement page on the Radford University website, including a schedule of events, information on the livestream and faculty, staff and administration information. Join us in congratulating our #RadGrads.
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Upcoming College of Visual and Performing Arts events |
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Exhibition: M.F.A. Fine Arts candidate Chris Bradbury
Through Dec. 11, with an opening reception on Dec. 6 at 5 p.m.
Tyler Gallery, 214 Tyler Ave., Radford
The opening reception is free and will include refreshments. Admission to the exhibition is also free.
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Department of Music annual Holiday Extravaganza
Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, at 7:30 p.m.
Davis Performance Hall in the Douglas and Beatrice Covington Center for Visual and Performing Arts
Kick off the holiday season with great music, sing-a-longs and cookies. The concert will feature the Symphonic Wind Ensemble in collaboration with singers from all of Radford University’s choirs for an evening of traditional holiday music. Admission and parking are free. The Department of Music will be accepting donations of unwrapped toys to be distributed to local charities.
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Office of Sustainability winter break reminders |
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As we near the end of the semester, you can help Radford University save electricity and prepare for a restful break. Below are some tips to consider before you leave for winter break from the Radford University Office of Sustainability.
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Turn off all lights when leaving offices, laboratories, bathrooms and residence hall rooms.
- Turn down thermostats five degrees but do not turn them off.
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Close and lock all windows to prevent damage from frozen or burst pipes.
- Remove all perishable food and unplug micro-fridges if empty.
- Remove all soft-packaged food from offices and residence halls or place items in sealed containers to prevent pests.
- Power down and unplug devices such as cellphone chargers, computers, coffeemakers, lamps, microwaves, monitors, gaming systems, etc.
- Turn off power strips. Remember, even if powered off, devices still pull trace amounts of electricity. Unplugging or powering off power strips prevents phantom load.
- Turn off and unplug space heaters.
- Turn off non-vital fume hood ventilation and close hood sashes in labs and kitchens.
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Citizen Leader stress buster event |
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The Radford University Citizen Leader Program is hosting the stress buster event Cocoa and Cram on Monday, Dec. 9, from 6-8 p.m. in McConnell Library near the community room.
Students will decorate sugar cookies and get a cup of hot cocoa as they begin to study for exams or when they take a break from studying. Please share this great opportunity with your students.
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New performance management system launching soon |
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Have you heard? The Radford University Office of Human Resources is introducing a new performance management system in January for classified staff and AP faculty. It is designed to enhance goal setting, provide a mechanism to document regular meetings between supervisors and employees and track professional development for employees across the university.
To support this transition, training sessions for employees, supervisors and reviewers will begin in January. Keep an eye on this newsletter for details on dates and times.
Additionally, please note that Virginia Department of Human Resource Management has changed the review period for classified staff to a calendar year, moving from the previous October-to-October schedule to January through December.
Stay tuned for more details as we approach the launch.
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Academic Technologies training opportunities |
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Academic Technologies is offering training opportunities this month 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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What’s in Adobe Creative Cloud (30 minutes)
Friday, Dec. 6, from 1-1:30 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 13, from 1-1:30 p.m.
- Creating Surveys Using Qualtrics (1 hour)
Monday, Dec. 9, from 3-4 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 12, from 1:30-2:30 p.m.
- Accessibility & PDFs (2 hours)
Monday, Dec. 16, from 10 a.m.-noon, including a Q&A session from 11 a.m.-noon
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Faculty Development: January Our Turn session |
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It’s time to register for Our Turn, hosted by the Radford University Center for Innovative Teaching & Learning.
On Wednesday, Jan. 15, Our Turn will host workshops and presentations via Zoom for the triannual Our Turn internal conference.
This session will include teaching and learning workshops, primers and updates on campus systems and networking, along with community-building opportunities as we prepare for the spring semester.
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