October 31, 2025

Lake Braddock High School in Burke, VA, is bringing 200 students to campus on Wednesday, Nov. 5. If you see them, please give them a big Highlander welcome.

The Radford Chamber of Commerce will host Business Over Breakfast on Wednesday, Nov. 5, from 8-9 a.m. at The HUB at Radford University, 1000 E. Main St. in Radford. All Radford University employees are invited to participate, and attendance is free of charge.

At this event, you’ll have the opportunity to meet fellow professionals, make connections and take a tour of The HUB.

Bring your business card to enter a raffle drawing. Space is limited and registration is requested.

Radford University appreciates everyone who submitted entries for the Spirit Song Competition. We will debut the winning song and present the composer with a $1,000 check during halftime of the men’s basketball game on Wednesday, Dec. 3.

Mark your calendar, save the date, bring your dance shoes and get ready to party. 

Tuesday, Nov. 4, is designated as a four-hour holiday to provide employees time to vote in the 2025 election.

The university will remain open for Election Day. Employees are expected to communicate with their supervisors and receive approval if they plan to utilize the four hours of holiday time or work through the holiday. Keying instructions for completing 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 Calendar, which can be found on the Radford University Human Resources website.

All full-time Virginia state employees must complete the 2025 Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) State Employee Safety and Disaster Awareness training by Monday, Nov. 17, in compliance with Executive Order 41 and Code of Virginia § 2.2-1212.

Only those employees who have taken the training since Aug. 1, 2025, are exempt from retaking this training this year. If you completed this training prior to Aug. 1, you must retake it as a VDEM requirement. There is no button to mark the training complete. Simply “X” out of the training, and it should capture completion. Double-check your transcript, and if it does not indicate 'completed' on your transcript, please email training@radford.edu.

To complete the 30-minute training, follow these steps:

Did you know that over 40% of Radford University students are the first in their families to attend college? Join Connected Communities in celebrating National First-Gen Week, Nov. 3-8, as we recognize the achievements, resilience and success of our first-generation students. All employees and students are invited to participate in this week of pride, community and celebration.

Be sure to pick up your First-Gen raffle ticket at any event or from the Connected Communities office to be entered to win one of three prizes during the week of celebration.

The Radford University Office of Undergraduate Research (OURS) is inviting all students to showcase their research, scholarly or creative work at the 7th Annual Winter Creative Activities and Research Days (CARD) on Wednesday, Dec. 3, and Thursday, Dec. 4. Oral presentations will be on Wednesday, and poster presentations will be on Thursday. Group presentations are welcome.

Please encourage your students to apply to participate in this event.

Applications to present are due by midnight on Tuesday, Nov 4. Poster file submissions for printing are due by Monday, Nov. 10.

OURS can help students prepare their applications in the OURS office located in Whitt Hall 118–126

Radford University’s Department of Academic Technologies is offering training opportunities on the following topics in November and December. Training is open to all employees and students. All sessions are in Walker Hall 275 on the main campus, with the option to join remotely. Click on a link below to learn more and register for the training.

Join Radford University’s basketball program for another exciting season at the Dedmon Center by purchasing your season tickets now.

General admission season tickets start at $25 for men’s or women’s basketball. Reserved seating is available for both teams, plus there are combo packages available for fans who don’t want to miss a moment of the action.

There are also employee discounts available with special pricing for reserved seating.

You can purchase tickets online using the link below or by calling the ticket office at 540-831-7889

Let your students know that Radford University will offer the Highlander Works grant program again in spring 2026. The program offers undergraduate students an opportunity to apply for funding to help reduce the financial barriers associated with work-based learning opportunities, including internships, field placements and clinicals.

Details on the program and eligibility are available on the Highlander Works webpage.

Application submission for spring 2026 begins on Saturday, Nov. 1, and closes Sunday, Nov. 30. 

Radford University is an authorized Pearson VUE and Certiport testing center, offering our students the chance to earn industry-recognized certifications on campus through the Certification Center @ The HUB.

From IT and cybersecurity credentials to business, finance and creative software certifications, these exams can boost students’ resumés and give them a competitive edge in the job market. Popular exams include CompTIA, Microsoft Office Specialist, Adobe, SAS and certifications.

For more details on the kinds of exams offered and the Certification Center, you or your students can contact  Austin Taylor, program coordinator for the Division of Economic Development and Corporate Education, at ataylor206@radford.edu or 540-831-7150.

To streamline processes, Radford University Office of Accounting Services notifications regarding SPCC reconciliation issues will now be communicated to cardholders and their supervisors on the Kuali SPCC Action Request/Information form. This process will allow the accounting team to collect reportable data, automate workflows for tasks and notifications and make it easier to manage, track and update requests.

A short video on this process for SPCC cardholders and their supervisors can be found on the training catalog for the controller’s office in D2L through OneCampus. You must enroll for the controller’s office training in D2L to access the video.

Did you know that you have access to the point-of-care resource UpToDate through the University Libraries? This database provides extensive and evidence-based practice information on a variety of healthcare topics and conditions.

Get reliable patient, clinical and pharmaceutical info both via desktop and as an app for both Android and Apple devices.

Radford University’s Office of Accounting Services will offer Emburse (Chrome River) travel training and food and beverage policy training in November for employees.

The November training sessions will be:

To attend a session, email travel@radford.edu with the subject line “Training.” In the body of the email, indicate if you would like to attend the Emburse (Chrome River) travel training session or the food and beverage policy training. You may also indicate in the email that you would like to attend both sessions.

Each Zoom session is limited to 20 participants. Once your email request is approved, you will receive a link to attend the requested session.

International Education Week is Nov. 17-20, and it celebrates the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide.

Radford University’s McGlothlin Center for Global Education and Engagement invites proposals for events and workshops from students and employees interested in celebrating International Education Week this November.

The center welcomes submissions for a variety of events, including cultural performances, global art exhibitions, guest speakers and global trivia nights.

If you would like to participate, please complete the International Education Week Interest Form.