Radford Welcome Weeks are full of exciting activities, events, movies and more! We are really excited to help you connect and find your place in our community. Plan to attend the events and get to know Radford University and your fellow Highlanders!
All events are free! Please bring your Radford University OneCard ID to all activities. Share your welcome weeks experiences on social media with #RadWelcome! View the Roanoke Welcome Weeks events.
Date | Time | Event | Description | Location |
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Wednesday, August 21, 2024 | 5 - 10 p.m. | Bonnie Nights | Come over the see what's happening #AtTheBonnie! You'll have early club hub access. Join in game night, catch a movie in the Auditorium, or hang out at the jam session at fire pits. Hosted by Student Involvement. | "The Bonnie" Hurlburt Student Center |
Thursday, August 22, 2024 | 6 - 7 p.m. | Meet Before the Match | Grab dinner at Dalton ahead of the Highlander Women's Soccer game. It's the Meet Before the Match! Tailgate-style food and fun. Meal Plan swipe or other payment required. Hosted by Chartwells. | Dalton Hall |
Thursday, August 22, 2024 | 7 p.m. | Women's Soccer vs. Emory and Henry | Come out to support the women's soccer team as they take on Emory and Henry at Cupp Stadium. Free Admission. Hosted by Athletics. | Cupp Stadium |
Friday, August 23, 2024 | 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. | Honors College First-Year Retreat | First-time freshmen in the Honors College will have barbecue lunch and then depart for a series of adventures around the New River Valley and Roanoke. Hosted by the Honors College. | various |
Friday, August 23, 2024 | 4:30 - 5:15 p.m. | New Student Convocation | Join in this important campus tradition! Inspiring kick-off to your Radford journey, free gift, and class photo. Your families are welcome to join in the family and faculty social at the same time. | Bondurant Auditorium |
Friday, August 23, 2024 | 4:30 - 5:15 p.m. | Family and Faculty Social | While students enjoy the convocation tradition, family are invited to a social with faculty on the Heth Lawn. Cold drinks and snacks will be provided. | Heth Lawn |
Friday, August 23, 2024 | 9 - 11 p.m. | Movie on Moffett | Come join us on Moffett lawn to watch The Fall Guy movie! If it happens to rain we
will move the movie to the Bonnie Auditorium. Hosted by R-SPaCE. |
Moffett Lawn |
Saturday, August 24, 2024 | 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. | Radford Community Fest | Students, families, community members and visitors are invited to join us for a day of live music, entertainment, vendors, food trucks, a kids zone play area and a beer garden. Traffic will be redirected during this time. Radford Community Fest is free to attend! Food, drinks, and crafts are available for purchase. Co-hosted by the City of Radford and Radford University. | Main Street (East end) |
Saturday, August 24, 2024 | 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. | Bonnie Bash | Don't miss the campus-wide carnival to kick-off the Fall 2024 semester! Free to all Radford University students. Games, food, rides, competition, music, and fun! Hosted by R-SPaCE. | Bonnie Plaza |
Saturday, August 24, 2024 | TBD | Potter in the Park 5K | 5K run/walk benefiting the Literacy Volunteers of the New River Valley. Costume Contest (for registered people and their pets)! Raffle Prizes! Race Awards for Many Age Groups! Magical Fun for Wizards and Muggles Alike! Register in advance. | Bissett Park |
Sunday, August 25, 2024 | 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. | First Day Prep | Meet up with your RA to walk your class schedule! Hosted by Housing and Residential Life. | Your Hall |
Sunday, August 25, 2024 | 11:30 - 12:30 p.m. | Hazing Prevention Training | As required for the law of the Commonwealth of Virginia, all new students are required to complete Hazing Prevention Training. Hosted by Fraternity & Sorority Life | Bondurant Auditorium |
Sunday, August 25, 2024 | 2 - 5 p.m. | Open House | Hosted by the University Libraries. | McConnell Library |
Sunday, August 25, 2024 | 1 -2 p.m. | Campus Tailgate & Pep Rally | Come out for dinner, music, swag, games and community ahead of the women's soccer game! Go Highlanders! Hosted by the Student Government Association. | Lot E |
Sunday, August 25, 2024 | 2 p.m. | Women's Soccer vs. South Carolina State | Support the Women's Soccer team as they take on South Carolina State at Cupp Stadium. Free Admission to all students! Hosted by Athletics. | Cupp Stadium |
Sunday, August 25, 2024 | 4:30 - 9 p.m. | RA Community Meetings | All residence hall and university apartment residents are required to attend the first community meeting. Meetings will occur by quad location. Please see you RA to find your exact time! Hosted by Housing & Residential Life | Bondurant Auditorium |
Monday, August 26, 2024 | 1 - 4 p.m. | First Day Photos | Have your #FDOC photo made with the Highlander and the Radford University backdrop! Your family and your social feed will love it! Hosted by the Student Government Association. | Heth Fountain |
Monday, August 26, 2024 | 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Pop at the Clocks | Come grab a cold soda (or pop) on your way to class on August 25, 2022 from 11am-2pm at the Heth Clocks. We look forward to telling you more about the Center for Diversity and Inclusion along with upcoming events. Hosted by the Center for Diversity and Inclusion. | Heth Clocks |
Monday, August 26, 2024 | noon - 3 p.m. | Sign It Your Way | Come and create your own personalized street sign to kick off the year while learning more about R-SPaCE! Hosted by R-SPaCE. | Bonnie Plaza |
Monday, August 26, 2024 | 5 - 7 p.m. | Honors College Transfer Welcome Dinner | New transfer students in the Honors College will be welcomed with a dinner at the Selu Conservancy. Hosted by the Honors College. | Selu Conservancy |
Monday, August 26, 2024 | 7:45 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Welcome Tables | New to campus? Need help finding a building? We've got you. Look for the volunteers at tents across campus to lend a hand! Hosted by: Student Involvement and Alumni Relations. | Fountain, Clocks, Waldron, Bonnie Plaza |
Tuesday, August 27, 2024 | 3 - 5 p.m. | Hail and Welcome | Veteran, active-duty and dependent students, faculty and staff and their supporters are invited to attend this social to kick-off the fall 2024 semester. Hosted by the Military Resource Center. | Heth Lawn |
Tuesday, August 27, 2024 | 6 - 8:30 p.m. | Game Night | Board Games! Card Games! Nintendo Switch! We’ve got it all at McConnell Library’s weekly Game Night. Bring your favorite board game or choose from our piles of classic and modern games. Meet new people, hang with friends, relax and have fun at the library! Hosted by the University Libraries. | McConnell Library - room ILC-B |
Tuesday, August 27, 2024 | 7:45 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Welcome Tables | New to campus? Need help finding a building? We've got you. Look for the volunteers at tents across campus to lend a hand! Hosted by: Student Involvement and Alumni Relations. | Fountain, Clocks, Waldron, Bonnie Plaza |
Wednesday, August 28, 2024 | 5 - 10 p.m. | Lo-Fi Lounge | Set in a dynamic space with modular furniture ranging from desks and tables to beanbag chairs and couches, the Lo-fi Lounge is a comfortable and productive environment enhanced by hi-tech LED lights that can be tuned to any color or pattern via app or remote control. Combined with the room-wide sound system playing relaxing lo-fi music and with all the resources of McConnell Library at hand, the Lo-fi Lounge is the study spot on campus. Hosted by the University Libraries. | McConnell Library - room ILC-B |
Wednesday, August 28, 2024 | 7 - 9 p.m. | FSL Kick-Off | This event is for CURRENT MEMBERS of fraternities and sororities. Join us at the annual FSL Kick-Off to start the 2023-2024 academic year! We will celebrate success from last semester, go over important information for this semester, and enjoy time together as an entire community. All members of FSL chapters should attend unless they are in class. Hosted by Fraternity and Sorority Life. | Bondurant Auditorium |
Wednesday, August 28, 2024 | 7:45 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Welcome Tables | New to campus? Need help finding a building? We've got you. Look for the volunteers at tents across campus to lend a hand! Hosted by: Student Involvement and Alumni Relations | Fountain, Clocks, Waldron, Bonnie Plaza |
Thursday, August 29, 2024 | 4 - 7 p.m. | Welcome Back Bash | Do not miss your opportunity to reconnect with the Highlander Family at the annual CDI Welcome Back Bash! During this event you will learn more about CDI and DAP programs to come in the future, in addition to ways to get involved with our diverse student organizations connected to cultural exploration. We invite you to join us for food, games, and fun - all free! Hosted by the Center for Diversity and Inclusion. | Heth Lawn (MAC courts rain location) |
Friday, August 30, 2024 | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Prayer Brunch | Stop by the CDI to meet RUCMA (Radford University Campus Ministers Association)! RUCMA oversees many of RU's faith-based clubs and organizations where there is space for everyone. This prayer brunch will offer opportunities to meet RUCMA leadership over a yummy brunch. Private prayer and meditation spaces will be available. Hosted by RUCMA and the Center for Diversity and Inclusion. | Heth 157 (CDI) |
Friday, August 30, 2024 | 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Student Employment Fair | Hosted by Career and Talent Development. | Russell Hall 3rd floor |
Friday, August 30, 2024 | 2 - 5 p.m. | Fall Club Fair | Don't miss out on this annual tradition! Pick up info on opportunities at Radford, sign up for clubs and student organizations, find great opportunities, free food, good times - be there! Hosted by Student Involvement. | Moffett Lawn |
Friday, August 30, 2024 | 5:30 - 7 p.m. | Honors Convocation | Hosted by the Honors College. | Bondurant Auditorium |
Friday, August 30, 2024 | all day | National College Colors Day | Wear your best Highlander gear and show your school spirit! | Radford University |
Friday, August 30, 2024 | all day | Free Game Room | First Fridays=Free Game Room Game Room, Hurlburt Student Center On the first Friday of every month, the Game Room is free to you! Billiards, air hockey, arcade games, and more! Hosted by Student Involvement. | "The Bonnie" Hurlburt Student Center |
Saturday, August 31, 2024 | 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Highlander Float | Join us and dive into a water adventure at Radford University's Highlander Float! Glide down the New River with friends, laughter, and inflatables. Hosted by Student Recreation and Wellness. | Meet at Lot Z |
Saturday, August 31, 2024 | 7 - 9 p.m. | Silent Disco | Don't miss out on a dance party under the stars with Silent Disco! We will have other fun activities including esports! Hosted by R-SPaCE and DAP. | Bonnie Plaza |
Saturday, August 31, 2024 | all day | Free Fresh Fruit and Snacks | Hosted by the University Libraries | McConnell Library |
Sunday, September 1, 2024 | all day | Free Fresh Fruit and Snacks | Hosted by the University Libraries | McConnell Library |
Monday, September 2, 2024 | 1 - 4 p.m. | Triviapalooza | Test your knowledge about various topics while meeting new friends! Co-hosted by Highlander Student Media and R-SPaCE. | Bonnie Stage |
Monday, September 2, 2024 | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Mosaic Meetup | Social and Event Planning for multicultural organizations. Hosted by the Center for Diversity and Inclusion | TBD |
Tuesday, September 3, 2024 | 4 - 5 p.m. | Common Grounds | Come out to talk about how we talk and really listen. The prompt for this month is, "How to talk about the election across difference." Light refreshments provided.Hosted by the Taskforce on Civil Discourse and Freedom of Expression. | McConnell Library - room ILC-B |
Tuesday, September 3, 2024 | 5 - 7 p.m. | Campus Clarity Fair | In collaboration with RUPD, SAVES, Conduct, and Student Counseling, this night will be an evening of educational programming. There will be several fun activities including trivia! Hosted by R-SPaCE, RUPD, and SAVES. | Bonnie Plaza |
Tuesday, September 3, 2024 | 6 - 8:30 p.m. | Game Night | Board Games! Card Games! Nintendo Switch! We’ve got it all at McConnell Library’s weekly Game Night. Bring your favorite board game or choose from our piles of classic and modern games. Meet new people, hang with friends, relax and have fun at the library!Hosted by University Libraries. | McConnell Library - room ILC-B |
Wednesday, September 4, 2024 | 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. | Self Defense 101 | Join us to learn techniques and strategies when it comes to Self-Defense. Spots are limited, so please RSVP on RU Involved! Hosted by R-SPaCE, RUPD, and SAVES | Heth 043 |
Wednesday, September 4, 2024 | 5 - 10 p.m. | Lo-Fi Lounge | Set in a dynamic space with modular furniture ranging from desks and tables to beanbag chairs and couches, the Lo-fi Lounge is a comfortable and productive environment enhanced by hi-tech LED lights that can be tuned to any color or pattern via app or remote control. Combined with the room-wide sound system playing relaxing lo-fi music and with all the resources of McConnell Library at hand, the Lo-fi Lounge is the study spot on campus. Hosted by the University Libraries. | McConnell Library |
Thursday, September 5, 2024 | 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Syllabus Workshop | Now is the time to plan for academic success! The CDI will be hosting the Highlander Success Center for a workshop on planning your semester with your class syllabi. This is a great opportunity to set goals and learn skills of time management and planning. Bring your syllabi and get ready to smash this semester! Hosted by the Center for Diversity and Inclusion. | Heth 157 (CDI) |
Thursday, September 5, 2024 | 2 - 4 p.m. | Welcome Back Picnic | Socialize with other students and enjoy yard games, food, and giveaways! Hosted by the First-Gen Center. | Heth Lawn |
Thursday, September 5, 2024 | 5 - 6 p.m. | Meet the Greeks | A Chance for students on campus to meet and get to know more about the NPHC organizations on campus.Hosted by the National Pan-Hellenic Council. | TBD |
Thursday, September 5, 2024 | 7 - 9 p.m. | Sex Rules! | Sex Rules takes an interactive, trauma-informed, and engaging approach to understanding consent, commutation, and connection. It aims to make difficult topics, including sexual assault, more digestible and memorable for students and administrators alike. Hosted by R-SPaCE, RUPD, and SAVES. | Bonnie Auditorium |
Friday, September 6, 2024 | 5:30 - 7 p.m. | Honors Convocation | Hosted by the Honors College | Bondurant Auditorium |
Friday, September 6, 2024 | 8 - 11 p.m. | Karaoke Night | Hosted by R-SPaCE. | Bonnie Stage |
Friday, September 6, 2024 | all day - 11 p.m. | Free Game Room | First Fridays = Free Game Room Game Room, Hurlburt Student Center On the first Friday of every month, the Game Room is free to you! Billiards, air hockey, arcade games, and more! Hosted by Student Involvement. | "The Bonnie" Hurlburt Student Center |
Saturday, September 7, 2024 | 1 - 4 p.m. | Laser Tag | Join us for a fun adventure at our laser tag event. You can compete with or against your friends in this action-packed arena. Will you be the victor? Hosted by R-SPaCE. | Moffett Lawn |
Saturday, September 7, 2024 | 6 p.m. | Men's Soccer vs. Wofford | Come out to support the men's soccer team as they take on Wofford at Cupp Stadium. Free Admission. Hosted by Athletics. | Cupp Stadium |
Saturday, September 7, 2024 | all day | Free Fresh Fruit and Snacks | Hosted by the University Libraries. | McConnell Library |
Saturday, September 7, 2024 | TBD | RUO: Stand Up Paddleboarding | Paddleboard the New River with us! Hosted by RUOutdoors. | from SRWC |
Sunday, September 8, 2024 | all day | Free Fresh Fruit and Snacks | Hosted by the University Libraries. | McConnell Library |
Sunday, September 8, 2024 | TBD | Women's Soccer vs. Wofford |
Come out to support the women's soccer team as they take on Wofford at Cupp Stadium. Free Admission. Hosted by Athletics. |
Cupp Stadium |
Sunday, September 8, 2024 | TBD | RUO: HIke Dragon's Tooth | Hike Dragon's Tooth Mountain with us! Food and transportation will be provided for all participants, (main campus and RUC.) Hosted by RUOutdoors | from SRWC |
Monday, September 9, 2024 | 7 - 8 p.m. | Citizen Leader Welcome Back | Hosted by Citizen Leader | Heth 045 |
Monday, September 9, 2024 | TBA | Fight Procrastination Day Tabling | Stop by Bonnie Plaza for strategies and tips to overcome procrastination and boost your productivity! Follow @radforddap on instagram to learn how to stay up to date! Hosted by DAP. | Bonnie Plaza |
Tuesday, September 10, 2024 | 6 - 8:30 p.m. | Game Night | Board Games! Card Games! Nintendo Switch! We’ve got it all at McConnell Library’s weekly Game Night. Bring your favorite board game or choose from our piles of classic and modern games. Meet new people, hang with friends, relax and have fun at the library! Hosted by the University Libraries. | McConnell Library - room ILC-B |
Wednesday, September 11, 2024 | noon - 4 p.m. | Friendship Bracelets | Hosted by the Center for Diversity and Inclusion. | Heth 157 |
Wednesday, September 11, 2024 | 5 - 10 p.m. | Lo-Fi Lounge | Set in a dynamic space with modular furniture ranging from desks and tables to beanbag chairs and couches, the Lo-fi Lounge is a comfortable and productive environment enhanced by hi-tech LED lights that can be tuned to any color or pattern via app or remote control. Combined with the room-wide sound system playing relaxing lo-fi music and with all the resources of McConnell Library at hand, the Lo-fi Lounge is the study spot on campus. Hosted by the University Libraries. | McConnell Library - room ILC-B |
Thursday, September 12, 2024 | 7 p.m. | Women's Soccer vs. Richmond | Come out to support the women's soccer team as they take on Richmond at Cupp Stadium. Free Admission. Hosted by Athletics. | Cupp Stadium |
Friday, September 13, 2024 | 7 - 9 p.m. | Friday the 13th Movie | Double the terror on the unluckiest day of the year: Friday the 13th movie night on Friday the 13th! Hosted by R-SPaCE. | Bonnie Auditorium |
Friday, September 13, 2024 | TBA | RUO: Friday Float, Kayaking | Join RUO floating down the river kayaking! Transportation and equipment is provided. Hosted by RUOutdoors. | from SRWC |
Saturday, September 14, 2024 | 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Skating Through the Semester |
A roller-skating event for students. Hosted by R-SPaCE and DAP. |
Bonnie Plaza |
Saturday, September 14, 2024 | all day | Free Fresh Fruit and Snacks |
Hosted by the University Libraries. |
McConnell Library |
Sunday, September 15, 2024 | all day | Free Fresh Fruit and Snacks |
Hosted by the University Libraries. |
McConnell Library |
Sunday, September 15, 2024 | TBA | RUO: Tubing | Join RUO floating down the river kayaking! Transportation and equipment is provided. Hosted by RUOutdoors. | from SRWC |
Sunday, September 15, 2024 | TBA | RUO: Ziplining | Join RUO to fly through the sky! Transportation to Buffalo Mountain Ziplines (Floyd) will be provided. Hosted by RUOutdoors. | from SRWC |
Monday, September 16, 2024 | 2 - 3:30 p.m. | Paint Party: Frida Kahlo | Hosted by the Center for Diversity and Inclusion. | Heth 157 |
Monday, September 16, 2024 | 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. | Bingo Extravaganza | Don't miss out on the buzz of our famous Bingo Night! Fun, Friends and Fun prizes are just a game away! Hosted by R-SPaCE. | Bonnie Plaza |
Monday, September 16, 2024 | all day | Constitution & Citizenship Week | Hosted by Citizen Leader. | Radford University |
Tuesday, September 17, 2024 | 1 - 4 p.m. | Parking Lot Pop-Up | Commuter students - watch out for someone giving out free gifts as you leave the parking lot today! | Commuter Lots |
Tuesday, September 17, 2024 | 6 - 7:30 p.m. | Marketing & Management Employer Showcase | Hosted by Career and Talent Development. | Kyle 340 |
Tuesday, September 17, 2024 | 6 - 8:30 p.m. | Game Night | Board Games! Card Games! Nintendo Switch! We’ve got it all at McConnell Library’s weekly Game Night. Bring your favorite board game or choose from our piles of classic and modern games. Meet new people, hang with friends, relax and have fun at the library!Hosted by the University Libraries. | McConnell Library - room ILC-B |
Tuesday, September 17, 2024 | 7 p.m. | Men's Soccer vs. Queens College | Come out to support the men's soccer team as they take on Queens at Cupp Stadium. Free Admission. Hosted by Athletics. | Cupp Stadium |
Wednesday, September 18, 2024 | 4 - 7 p.m. | Fall Career Expo | Hosted by Career and Talent Development. | Kyle 340 |
Wednesday, September 18, 2024 | 5 - 10 p.m. | Lo-Fi Lounge | Set in a dynamic space with modular furniture ranging from desks and tables to beanbag chairs and couches, the Lo-fi Lounge is a comfortable and productive environment enhanced by hi-tech LED lights that can be tuned to any color or pattern via app or remote control. Combined with the room-wide sound system playing relaxing lo-fi music and with all the resources of McConnell Library at hand, the Lo-fi Lounge is the study spot on campus. Hosted by the University Libraries. | McConnell Library - room ILC-B |
Wednesday, September 18, 2024 | 7 - 9 p.m. | Speed Friending | Meet new people and make connections fast at our Speed Friending Event! It is a fun, quick way to make new friends and expand your social circle! Hosted by R-SPaCE. | Bonnie Combo Room |
Wednesday, September 18, 2024 | TBA | RUO: Full Moon Kayak | Enjoy the full moon with RUO at Claytor Lake! Hosted by RUOutdoors. | from SRWC |
Friday, September 20, 2024 | 6:15 - 8:15 p.m. | Tartan 5K: A Twilight Run | Tartan 5K! This glow run is a timed race. Bring your family, friends, and dogs for all the fun. Stick around after the race for tropical ice and activities. Sign up at Runsignup.com. Hosted by RUC Student Affairs. | Greenway at Fallon Park, Roanoke |
Saturday, September 21, 2024 | 7 - 9 p.m. | Canvas Creations | Join us for a creative night as a talented artist guides you step by step to create your own canvas masterpiece! No experience needed! Hosted by R-SPaCE. | Bonnie Stage |
Saturday, September 21, 2024 | all day | Free Fresh Fruit and Snacks | Hosted by University Libraries | McConnell Library |
Sunday, September 22, 2024 | all day | Free Fresh Fruit and Snacks | Hosted by University Libraries | McConnell Library |
Sunday, September 22, 2024 | TBA | RUO: Caving Trip | Get ready to get muddy with RUO! Transportation, equipment, and food will be provided. Hosted by RUOutdoors. | from SRWC |
Monday, September 23, 2024 | TBA | Blood Drive Registration and Information Table | Stop by the Bonnie and sign up to donate blood and learn about how your donation can save lives. Follow @radforddap on instagram to learn how to stay up to date! Hosted by DAP. | "The Bonnie" Hurlburt Student Center |
Tuesday, September 24, 2024 | 6 - 8:30 p.m. | Game Night | Board Games! Card Games! Nintendo Switch! We’ve got it all at McConnell Library’s weekly Game Night. Bring your favorite board game or choose from our piles of classic and modern games. Meet new people, hang with friends, relax and have fun at the library! Hosted by the University Libraries | McConnell Library - room ILC-B |
Tuesday, September 24, 2024 | TBA | Blood Drive Registration and Information Table | Stop by the Bonnie and sign up to donate blood and learn about how your donation can save lives. Follow @radforddap on instagram to learn how to stay up to date! Hosted by DAP. | "The Bonnie" Hurlburt Student Center |
Wednesday, September 25, 2024 | 5 - 10 p.m. | Lo-Fi Lounge | Set in a dynamic space with modular furniture ranging from desks and tables to beanbag chairs and couches, the Lo-fi Lounge is a comfortable and productive environment enhanced by hi-tech LED lights that can be tuned to any color or pattern via app or remote control. Combined with the room-wide sound system playing relaxing lo-fi music and with all the resources of McConnell Library at hand, the Lo-fi Lounge is the study spot on campus. Hosted by the University Libraries. | McConnell Library - room ILC-B |
Wednesday, September 25, 2024 | 6 - 10 p.m. | Escape Room | Dive into the thrill of our Escape Rooms and put your puzzle-solving skills to the test! Gather your team, crack the codes, and escape before time runs out! Hosted by R-SPaCE. | Heth 14 and Heth 43 |
Friday, September 27, 2024 | all day - 11 p.m. | Free Game Room | Hosted by Student Involvement. | Hosted by Student Involvement |
Friday, September 27, 2024 | TBA | Community Citizenship | This will include information on community service orgs that are partners of the citizen leader program as well as the opportunity to decorate bags for the women’s resource center and a local food pantry. Hosted by Citizen Leader. | Bonnie Plaza |
Friday, September 27, 2024 | TBA | RUO: Friday Float, Kayaking | Join RUO floating down the river kayaking! Transportation and equipment is provided. Hosted by RUOutdoors. | from SRWC |
Friday, September 27, 2024 | TBA | Talent Show | Come out and showcase your skills and creativity in a fun-filled evening of performances. Follow @radforddap on instagram to learn how to sign-up. Hosted by DAP and Zeta Phi Beta. | Bonnie Auditorium |
All events are hosted by RUC Student Affairs unless states otherwise.
Date | Time | Event | Description | Location |
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Thursday, August 22, 2024 | 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. | Welcome Back Luau |
Get ready to say 'Aloha' to a new semester at our Welcome Back Luau! Join us for an unforgettable evening of island-inspired festivities, food, music, and more. Let's celebrate the return to campus with a tropical twist! |
Patrick Henry |
Saturday, August 24, 2024 | 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Roanoke Star Trek | Join your fellow Highlanders on a hike to the Mill Mountain Star! This hike is suitable for beginners and includes both sidewalks and trails. Enjoy free tropical ice when you get to the top! Don’t want to hike but still want to enjoy the view and tropical ice? Then hop on the van at 11:00 and enjoy the ride up the mountain. | Reid Lawn |
Saturday, August 24, 2024 | 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. | Radford Community Fest | Students, families, community members and visitors are invited to join us for a day of live music, entertainment, vendors, food trucks, a kids zone play area and a beer garden. Traffic will be redirected during this time. Radford Community Fest is free to attend! Food, drinks, and crafts are available for purchase. Co-hosted by the City of Radford and Radford University. | Main Street (East end) Radford, VA |
Monday, August 26, 2024 | 7:30 - 9 a.m. | Welcome Breakfast | Kick off the semester right with coffee and donuts. | Highlander House |
Monday, August 26, 2024 | noon - 1 p.m. | Welcome Back, RHEC! | Welcome back! Enjoy donuts, make your own badge reel, and pick up some swag from the RUC Library and Student Affairs! | RHEC 608 |
Wednesday, August 28, 2024 | 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Beach Bash | Say goodbye to summer and hello to the new semester with our Beach Bash! Try our signature Radford drinks, fish for a rubber duckie, tye dye a beach towel, and make your own sand art. Enter our raffle to win fun prizes, too! | Reid Lawn |
Thursday, August 29, 2024 | noon - 1 p.m. | Hail and Welcome | Veteran, active-duty and dependent students, faculty and staff and their supporters are invited to attend this social to kick-off the fall 2024 semester. Hosted by the Military Resource Center. | Highlander House |
Friday, August 30, 2024 | 8 - 10 p.m. | Drive-In Movie | Grab a popcorn and soda and sit back and enjoy the show at RUC’s own pop-up drive-in movie theater. | Comm Hospital Parking Lot |
Tuesday, September 3, 2024 | 8:15 - 9 a.m. | Wellness Series - Let's Walk | Let’s Walk! Join Student Wellness every Tuesday for a mid-day walk downtown through Elmwood Park to Center in the Square, and back up Jefferson Street to RUC. This downtown loop is approximately 1 mile and takes 45-minutes to complete. | SA Office |
Tuesday, September 3, 2024 | noon - 1 p.m. | Club Fair |
Want to get more involved on campus? Visit Club Fair and find out about the clubs and organizations at RUC! |
Highlander House |
Wednesday, September 4, 2024 | noon - 1 p.m. | Cheese The Day with RUC Leadership |
Mingle with RUC leadership, learn fun trivia about them, and enjoy cheesy appetizers together. |
HIghlander House |
Thursday, September 5, 2024 | noon - 12:30 p.m. | Wellness Series - Let's Walk |
Let’s Walk! Join Student Wellness every Thursday for a mid-day walk downtown through Elmwood Park to Center in the Square, and back up Jefferson Street to RUC. This downtown loop is approximately 1 mile and takes 30-minutes to complete. |
SA Office |
Friday, September 6, 2024 | noon - 2 p.m. | Clubs and Orgs 101 |
This training for RUC club and organization officers will cover topics ranging from event planning to finances to RU Involved. |
TBA |
Sunday, September 8, 2024 | TBA | RUO: Hike Dragon's Tooth |
Hike Dragon's Tooth Mountain with us! Food and transportation will be provided for all participants, including those at RUC. Hosted by RUOutdoors. |
from SRWC |
Tuesday, September 10, 2024 | 8:15 - 9 a.m. | Wellness Series - Let's Walk |
Let’s Walk! Join Student Wellness every Tuesday for a mid-day walk downtown through Elmwood Park to Center in the Square, and back up Jefferson Street to RUC. This downtown loop is approximately 1 mile and takes 45-minutes to complete. |
SA Office |
Tuesday, September 10, 2024 | noon - 1 p.m. | Open House | Hosted by RUC Library. | RUC Library |
Wednesday, September 11, 2024 | 11 a.m. - noon | Wellness Series - Let's Be Well | Let’s Be Well! Stop by the Highlander House for information on ways to maintain well-being and flourish. | HIghlander House |
Thursday, September 12, 2024 | noon - 12:30 p.m. | Wellness Series - Let's Walk | Let’s Walk! Join Student Wellness every Thursday for a mid-day walk downtown through Elmwood Park to Center in the Square, and back up Jefferson Street to RUC. This downtown loop is approximately 1 mile and takes 30-minutes to complete. | SA Office |
Thursday, September 12, 2024 | 5 - 7 p.m. | Clubs and Orgs 101 | This training for RUC club and organization officers will cover topics ranging from event planning to finances to RU Involved. | RC 518 |
Tuesday, September 17, 2024 | 8:15 - 9 a.m. | Wellness Series - Let's Walk | Let’s Walk! Join Student Wellness every Tuesday for a mid-day walk downtown through Elmwood Park to Center in the Square, and back up Jefferson Street to RUC. This downtown loop is approximately 1 mile and takes 45-minutes to complete. | SA Office |
Tuesday, September 17, 2024 | noon - 1 p.m. | Disney Songs Trivia | Hosted by RUC Library. | RUC Library |
Thursday, September 19, 2024 | noon - 12:30 p.m. | Wellness Series - Let's Walk | Let’s Walk! Join Student Wellness every Thursday for a mid-day walk downtown through Elmwood Park to Center in the Square, and back up Jefferson Street to RUC. This downtown loop is approximately 1 mile and takes 30-minutes to complete. | SA Office |
Friday, September 20, 2024 | 6:15 - 8:15 p.m. | Tartan 5K: A Twilight Run | Run or walk in the first Tartan 5K! This glow run is a timed race. Bring your family, friends, and dogs for all the fun. Stick around after the race for tropical ice and activities. | Greenway at Fallon Park |
Tuesday, September 24, 2024 | 8:15 - 9 a.m. | Wellness Series - Let's Walk | Let’s Walk! Join Student Wellness every Tuesday for a mid-day walk downtown through Elmwood Park to Center in the Square, and back up Jefferson Street to RUC. This downtown loop is approximately 1 mile and takes 45-minutes to complete. | SA Office |
Thursday, September 26, 2024 | noon - 12:30 p.m. | Wellness Series - Let's Walk | Let’s Walk! Join Student Wellness every Thursday for a mid-day walk downtown through Elmwood Park to Center in the Square, and back up Jefferson Street to RUC. This downtown loop is approximately 1 mile and takes 30-minutes to complete. | SA Office |