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May 10, 2012 |
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Nothing Can Rain on the Class of 2012's Parade
 In a ceremony shortened by rain, Radford University observed its 2012 Spring Commencement Saturday, with President Penelope W. Kyle conferring degrees on nearly 2,000 undergraduate and graduate students.
Editor's note: RU Today will move to biweekly production during the summer. The next publication will be on May 24.
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The News Now
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RU Honors Outstanding Faculty and Staff
Citing them for exceptional performance, Radford University honored six outstanding faculty and staff members during the 2012 Spring Commencement ceremony.
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Board of Visitors Approves Tenure for 21 Faculty Members
At its meeting Friday on campus, Radford University's Board of Visitors approved the tenure of 21 faculty members.
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Board Actions Include Approval of Tuition and Fees
Meeting in conjunction with Spring Commencement, the RU Board of Visitors approved tuition and fees for the 2012-13 academic year and elected a new rector and vice rector.
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ROTC Commissions New Officers
Saluting 11 cadets for their honor, dedication and commitment, Radford University's Army Reserve Officer Training Corps held its annual Highlander Detachment commissioning ceremony Friday.
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Highlanders Will Host Big South Softball Tournament
RU will host and be the No. 1 seed at the 2012 Big South Softball Tournament Thursday through Sunday. First-round action for the Highlanders will begin at 4:30 p.m. Thursday against Winthrop.
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In Other News
Management Students Reach Out to Community
Will That Be Regular or Decaf, Ms. Mosquito?
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Around Campus |
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Father, Son Make History at RU Commencement
Tony and Robert St. Clair are the first father and son to graduate together from Radford University. Robert, who is legally blind, needs his father's help with reading and note taking. Tony, who has a heart condition, relies on his son to get around.
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GAMeS Lab Cited for Innovation
The Games, Animation, Modeling and Simulation Lab was recognized by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia as an innovative program addressing the goals of the state's top-jobs act.
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RU Opens First Regional Photography Exhibition
Visitors can see the world through the lenses of some of the region's most talented photographers at the first Radford University photography exhibition, opening this week.
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Graduate Student of the Month: Kevin Faller
Each month the College of Graduate and Professional Studies features on its website a graduate student of the month. For May, the spotlight is on Kevin Faller, a Department of Music student pursuing a Master of Arts degree with a concentration in band conducting. Read Faller's Q&A on the College of Graduate and Professional Studies website.
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Sustainability |
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YToss Keeps Trucks Rolling for Local Thrift Stores
Residents of Muse Hall and the Governors Quad were especially generous in recycling rugs, futons and more as they moved out of their rooms for the summer, boosting the inventory of local YMCA thrift stores.
"You have the ABILITY!" is a weekly reminder from RU Green and RU's Sustainability Steering Committee about how you and RU can make a difference. To find out more and become a friend of RU Sustainability on Facebook, visit the RU Green page and click on the "Find Us on Facebook" icon. |
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RU Athletics |
Softball Wins Regular Season Conference Title
The Radford University softball team claimed its fourth consecutive Big South regular season title with a 4-1 win over Charleston Southern Saturday.
Coming up in RU Athletics:
Thursday-Sunday: Big South Conference Softball Tournament at Radford
Friday: Baseball at Campbell, 6 p.m.
Friday: Men's Tennis vs. Kentucky at NCAA Regionals, Lexington, Ky., 3 p.m.
Friday-Saturday: Men's and Women's Track and Field at Georgia Tech Invitational, all day
Saturday: Baseball at Campbell, doubleheader, 2 p.m.
Saturday: Men's Tennis vs. Indiana and Louisville at NCAA Regionals, TBA
Tuesday: Baseball vs. Marshall at Beckley, W.Va., 6 p.m.
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For more on these and other Highlander highlights, visit RU Athletics. |
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Connected (News from Alumni)
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Alumna Joins Regional Industrial Development Authority
Kimberly Simmons '04 is the new associate director of the Joint Industrial Development Authority of Wythe County, Wytheville and Rural Retreat. She will be responsible for the program and recruitment efforts.
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