Radford Highlanders Festival coming on Saturday, Oct. 12 |
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Don’t miss the sights and sounds of the region’s rich Scots-Irish heritage at the Radford Highlanders Festival on Saturday, Oct. 12, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Moffett Lawn on the main campus of Radford University.
Admission is free.
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Activities during the festival include heavyweight games, reunions of Scots-Irish clans and families, children’s activities, food, crafts and more. See live music by the Fighting Jamesons and Geoff White, the Fiddler. On stage at the clocks will be Kinnfolk, Panjammers, Hollace Oakes and Friends, and highland dancing.
This event is a partnership between Radford University and the City of Radford.
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Radford University Strategic Planning process has commenced |
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The following announcement is included on behalf of the Strategic Planning Committee’s co-chairs, Angela Joyner and Sharon Roger Hepburn.
We are excited to announce that the process to develop a comprehensive and forward-looking strategic plan for the university has begun. The new strategic plan will serve as a roadmap to enhance Radford University’s mission, vision, values and goals over the next six years. The process will take about a year and culminate with a proposed plan for the Board of Visitors next fall.
The committee, which includes representation from students, faculty, staff, alumni, community members and administrators, held its first meeting on Sept. 13. The president provided the charge to the committee. The process, methodology and general timeline were laid out, and four sub-teams were identified as the overarching themes of the strategic plan: Student Success, Academic Achievement, Administrative Excellence and External Engagement and Partnerships. These sub-teams will meet every two weeks through this semester.
Please be sure to visit the website for the strategic plan, which will provide the timeline, progress and opportunities for engagement. Updates from the strategic planning committee and additional information will be posted on the website.
We will continue to provide updates on the process and details for input from our constituents. Go Highlanders!
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Cybersecurity Month: Spotting a phishing e-mail |
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Phishing e-mails are one of the most common tactics used by cybercriminals to attack Radford University. Their goal is to steal sensitive information such as your username, password and cellphone number to breach your Radford account, your financial information and Radford University.
These e-mails often appear to be from a legitimate source, such as your supervisor, a colleague or even the president. Recognizing a phishing e-mail is essential to protecting your personal information and the university.
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Common characteristics of phishing e-mails include:
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Mismatched sender name and e-mail address. In this instance, you may recognize the sender, but the e-mail comes from a generic address. For example, if the sender appears as “IT Helpdesk,” but the e-mail comes from an address like workmail1@gmail.com, this is likely phishing.
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Urgency or threats. These e-mails often include phrases like, “Your account will be suspended!” or “You’ve been hacked! Act now!” to pressure a quick action.
- Misspellings and grammar mistakes. It’s very common for phishing e-mails to contain spelling errors or awkward phrasing.
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Too good to be true offers. We often see e-mails offering items like “Free Yamaha Baby Grand Piano” or “Free Miller Dynasty 300 TIG Welder.”
- Requesting alternative communication. Bad actors will often include a separate reply e-mail in their phishing to take the interaction away from Radford e-mail services. This enables them to avoid Radford University security measures.
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By being vigilant and knowing how to spot phishing e-mails, we can significantly reduce the risk of a successful phishing attack.
If you feel you have received a phishing e-mail, please forward the e-mail to ITSecurity@radford.edu.
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Radford-inspired bulb collections available for purchase |
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You can support the Radford University Department of Biology’s Greenhouse & Selu Botanic Club by purchasing Radford-inspired bulb collections.
Fall is the time to plant bulbs, and your yard could be a Highlander-themed botanical paradise this spring.
The bulb collections available are:
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- Highlander Blend Tulips
Includes one dozen high-quality tulip bulbs (six Best Red and six Clearwater White)
$15 per bag
- Radford University Special Daffodil Blend
Includes one dozen high-quality mixed daffodil bulbs
$15 per bag
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You can learn more about the Greenhouse & Selu Botanic Club on the organization’s Facebook and Instagram pages.
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Present at Winter Creative Activities and Research Days (CARD) |
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The Office of Undergraduate Research (OURS) is pleased to announce that the sixth annual Winter CARD (Creative Activities and Research Days) will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 4 and Thursday, Dec. 5.
This event provides a chance for students to experience attending and presenting at a conference without the typical travel and registration costs. OURS is accepting submissions through Friday, Nov. 1. Please let your students know about this great opportunity.
The Winter CARD event is open to everyone, and refreshments will be served. A full schedule of presentations will be available soon.
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Citizen Leader Program’s Leadership Summit, Oct. 14-19 |
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As a reminder, the second annual Leadership Summit, hosted by Radford University’s Citizen Leader program, is coming from Monday-Saturday, Oct. 14-19. Below is a full schedule of the summit.
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Problem Solving as Leadership
Monday, Oct. 14, from 7-8 p.m.
Whitt Hall 116
Presented by the Citizen Leader program
- Community Leadership: Community Based Organizations
Tuesday, Oct. 15, from 12:30-2 p.m.
Bonnie Hurlburt Student Center Combo Room
RSVP for a boxed lunch to jmistele@radford.edu
Presented by the Community Foundation of the New River Valley and the Citizen Leader program
- Local Leadership – Mayor David Horton
Tuesday, Oct. 15, from 2-3:15 p.m.
Bonnie Hurlburt Student Center 01
Presented by the Citizen Leader program
- City Council Candidate Forum
Tuesday, Oct. 15, at 6:30 p.m.
Radford High School Auditorium, 50 Dalton Drive, Radford, VA 24141
Presented by the NAACP, the Radford Chamber of Commerce and the League of Women Voters
- Student Leader Round Table
Wednesday, Oct. 16, from 6-7 p.m.
Heth Hall 014
Presented by Omicron Delta Kappa, the Citizen Leaders for Tomorrow and the Citizen Leader program
- The Discipline of Reverence and the Practice of Finding Awe in Everyday Life
Thursday, Oct. 17, from 9:30-10:45 a.m.
Artis Center 301
Presented by Tay Keong Tan, Department of Political Science
- History and Realities – 15th Amendment: Part 2
Thursday, Oct. 17, from 2-3:15 p.m.
Heth Hall 014
Presented by Fredrick Douglass Dixon, Director of African American Studies, and Jean Mistele, Citizen Leader program
- Truist Leadership Institute Workshop 1
Friday, Oct. 18, from 2-5 p.m.
Location TBA
Presented by Ben Biermeier-Hanson, Department of Management
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Truist Leadership Institute Workshop 2
Saturday, Oct. 19, from noon-3 p.m.
Location TBA
Presented by Ben Biermeier-Hanson, Department of Management
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Fall activities at the Taubman Museum of Art |
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As part of Radford University’s partnership with the Taubman Museum of Art in Roanoke, some exciting events are planned for this fall. All Radford University students, faculty and staff are automatically members of the Taubman Museum.
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- New museum hours
Beginning Oct. 24, the Taubman Museum will be open Thursday through Sunday with extended hours.- Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays:
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Sundays: noon-5 p.m.
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The holidays are coming early to the Taubman
If you’re interested in spreading some holiday cheer early, the Taubman has just the activity for you. From Oct. 11-Nov. 22, the Taubman invites you to help decorate downtown Roanoke’s holiday tree in the Wells Fargo Plaza. Materials for ornaments will be provided by the museum, and creativity will be provided by you. Ornament-making will be taking place during the museum’s open hours.
- Grand Opening Celebration: The Art Nouveau World of Alphonse Mucha
Saturday, Oct. 19, from 7-11 p.m.
Experience an amazing street party with patio access and food trucks. Then, venture inside to immerse yourself in the Taubman’s galleries, listen to live music, participate in interactive artmaking and much more. If you can’t make the opening celebration, the exhibition opens to the public on Thursday, Oct. 24. You can get tickets to this event on the Taubman Museum’s website.
- Daily Guided Tours of the Art Nouveau World of Alphonse Mucha
Oct. 24-March 16, Thursday-Sunday at 1 p.m.
To get an expert in-depth view of this premier exhibition, sign up for one of the Taubman’s daily tours. The museum’s knowledgeable team will provide exclusive information and views of the Mucha exhibition only possible through a guided tour. You can register online, but walk-ins are also welcome.
To register, visit the Taubman Museum’s website.
- Halloween Trick or Treat Guided Adult Tour
Thursday, Oct. 31, from 1-2 p.m.
Enjoy a ghoulish guided behind-the-scenes tour at the Taubman. Come dressed in your favorite Halloween costume for a one-hour adult guided tour of hidden spaces in the museum that are normally off-limits to guests. Our staff will have stations set up for trick-or-treating during your journey. Learn about the ghostly figure in John Singer Sargent’s Portrait of Norah Gribble, check out a secret elevator large enough to transport a car to the galleries and even get a glimpse into art storage and conditioning spaces rarely viewed by the public. Moderate walking is involved, so comfortable shoes are recommended. This tour is for adults 18 and older, and registration is highly encouraged to reserve your spot. Members: $8 | General Public: $10. To sign up, visit the Taubman Museum’s website.
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