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Today's Stories:
President to Sign Climate Commitment on RU Sustainability Day
RU Earns High Marks on 2010 "Green Report Card"
Michelle Lineberry Mullins Symbolized Determination and Faith
VP for Student Affairs Announces Retirement
Shields to Keynote BB&T Global Capitalism Symposium at RU
"Treasures from The Earth" at Museum of the Earth Sciences
NASA Scientist to Discuss Advance in Solar System Exploration
Cellist to Perform Concert at RU
New RU License Plate
BAW Unity Step Show Part of Black Alumni Weekend
Athletics Update
Alumni News: Jayma Mays Stars in "Glee"
Kudos: Parents Executive Committee
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Today's Top News
President's Climate Commitment Signing
Highlights Campus Sustainability Day Activities
To commemorate national Campus Sustainability Day on Wednesday, Oct. 21, Radford University President Penelope W. Kyle will sign the American College and University's President's Climate Commitment (ACUPCC) in a ceremony at 9 a.m. in the Hurlburt Student Center. The action pledges the university to work towards neutralizing greenhouse gas emissions and building research and educational programs designed to help society re-stabilize the earth's climate.
"We are pleased to join this important effort and commit RU to the path of healthy environmental stewardship," said President Kyle. "Our campus community is dedicated to sustainability."
To learn more, see the RU News Release.
Campus News
RU Earns High Marks on 2010 "Green Report Card"
 Radford University was awarded two A's, two B's and an overall C grade by the Sustainable Endowments Institute in its 2010 College Sustainability Report Card, or "Green Report Card," released last week. RU earned its highest marks, or A's, in the Student Involvement and Food & Recycling categories and earned B's in the Transportation and Administration sections. To learn more, see the RU News Release.
Michelle Lineberry Mullins Symbolized Determination and Faith
Michelle "Petie" Lineberry Mullins '88 captured hearts on campus and around the world more than 24 years ago when she began an uphill battle with heart disease that ultimately resulted in her becoming one of the longest living heart transplant recipients. With a resilient spirit and a deep gratitude for the two lives she was given, Michelle enjoyed everyone and everything around her. Family was at the core of her very being.
Michelle passed away at the University of Virginia Medical Center on Saturday, Oct. 10, after a six-week battle with kidney and liver problems. Her husband Tim, a graphic designer in the Office of University Relations, was by her side. Miraculously, her heart had continued to beat strong during the recent health problems. Two years ago, Bonnie Erickson interviewed Michelle for a story in the RU Magazine. We invite you to renew your acquaintance with Michelle and hear her story.
VP for Student Affairs Announces Retirement
 Dr. Norleen Pomerantz, Radford University's vice president for student affairs, has announced her retirement from the university. She will step down from her position in December, at the end of the fall semester, and will be on leave for the remainder of the academic year. "I've enjoyed my ten years at Radford and am proud of what we've accomplished in my division for students," said Pomerantz. "I've had the opportunity to work with many fine people here and it has been wonderful being a part of a university that means a great deal to me." To learn more, see the RU News Release.
Shields to Keynote BB&T Global Capitalism Symposium at RU
Radford University's first-ever Global Capitalism Symposium, sponsored by BB&T, will be keynoted by Keith Shields, analytic development lead for Marketing Associates in Detroit. Shields will be featured in a series of speaking engagements and lectures at RU's College of Business and Economics (COBE) on Oct. 29-30. "We are eager to welcome Keith to RU as part of this exciting opportunity to explore the dynamics of capitalism in today's world," said Dr. Faye Gilbert, COBE dean. "Our students and friends will be enriched by his perspective and experience." To learn more, see the RU News Release.
"Treasures from The Earth" at Museum of the Earth Sciences
 More than 44 pieces of hand-crafted jewelry and a small metal sculpture, all of which were created by RU students in Professor Alison Pack's metalsmithing class, are part of a rotating permanent display in the Museum of the Earth Sciences in Curie Hall. "Treasures of the Earth" opened recently in the museum and features handmade works by students using traditional and contemporary jewelry-making processes. The artists, Pack says, have completed only one to three semesters of jewelry-making classes. To learn more, see the RU News Release.
NASA Scientist to Discuss Advance in Solar System Exploration
Russell De Young, a senior research scientist in the Science Directorate of NASA Langley Research Center, will speak at Radford University at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 11 in McGuffey 206. De Young will highlight some of the exciting discoveries NASA and other nations have recently made in understanding the unique characteristics of individual planets as well as the search for life beyond Earth. De Young will also discuss space missions that are in progress or being planned from the sun to Pluto. The event is sponsored by the College of Science and Technology STEM Club. To learn more, see the CAST Web site.
Cellist to Perform Concert at RU
Cellist J.W. Turner will present a concert of new compositions at the Covington Center of Performing Arts Center at 8 p.m. on Friday, October 30. The concert will feature the world premiere of "Waves of Amber" by RU music faculty Bruce Mahin. All music features new creative works written by composers since 2000. Turner is a graduate of the Cleveland Institute of Music. He now teaches at Winston-Salem State University. Admission is free. To learn more, see the RU News Release.
New RU License Plate
 Virginia's new Radford University license plate will be available in November.
To get yours, visit the DMV Web site and click on the link for "Plate Purchase."
2009 BAW Unity Step Show Featuring
The Dean of Students Alumni Challenge Competition
The 2009 Unity Step Show competition begins at 8 p.m. Friday, October 16 in Preston Auditorium. This year's show, which is part of RU's Black Alumni Weekend, features two competitions, one for undergraduate chapters and another for alumni chapters and groups. To learn more and to register for the competition, visit the step show Web site. All groups wishing to participate must complete the registration form.
The fifth annual Black Alumni Weekend is October 16-18. This year's event features a Kids Kamp, a BAW Unity Banquet and a performance by comedian Rob Stapleton. To register and view a full list of events, visit the chapter's Web site.
Radford Athletics Update
Big South Conference basketball coaches and media have picked the RU men's basketball team to repeat as conference champions, selected the Highlanders' Art Parakhouski as their Preseason Player of the Year and listed senior Joey Lynch-Flohr on the preseason all-conference squad. To find out more, see RU Sports News.
 Freshman Mary Wiley (left) scored both of Radford's goals, including the game-winner in overtime, giving head coach Ben Sohrabi his 150th career victory and the Highlanders a 2-1 win over Charleston Southern in Big South women's soccer on Saturday afternoon. See RU Sports News for more.
The Radford University Athletic Ticket Office is currently accepting orders for 2009-10 men's and women's basketball season tickets. Invoices for those individuals who held season tickets last season, or those individuals who provided deposits in advance, should have already been received in the mail. The deadline for those renewals is Friday. See RU Sports News for more.
Alumni News
Jayma Mays Stars in "Glee"
The new Fox musical comedy "Glee" is a hit with TV critics and viewers, and it stars RU graduate Jayma Mays '00. The Grundy native plays the role of Emma Pillsbury, a high school guidance counselor whose interests include hand-washing, rug-fringe-straightening and local news. "Glee" follows administrators and members of a school show choir at a fictional Ohio high school. The series airs Wednesday nights on Fox.
Kudos
Parents Executive Committee Awards $16,000
in Grants to Campus Organizations
The Radford University Parents Executive Committee met recently during RU's Welcome Back '09 Reunion Weekend and awarded $16,000 in grants from its Special Initiatives Grant Program (SIGP) to University departments and recognized student organizations for projects and programs which enhance the quality of life for students. Among those receiving SIGP grants were the Academic Engagement & Community Partnerships, the RU Rockers Dance team, the Office of the Registrar, the College of Science and Technology, the Radford Cheerleading team, the Graduate Student Professional Development program and the Highlander King and Queen Scholarship program. To learn more, see the RU News Release.
The Back Page
In October of 1982, Allen Funt of the hit TV show "Candid Camera" entertained at RU Homecoming.
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RU in the News
Forbes.com
A look at mutual fund ad research
RU marketing professor Andrea Stanaland is part of a group of university researchers who have concluded that a two-year-old rule requiring equal disclosure of mutual fund expense information alongside performance data may not lead to better decisions by consumers who tend to ignore the importance of expenses.
Recent Releases from University Relations
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Coming Up at RU
10/16, VB vs. Presbyterian
10/16, WSOC vs. Winthrop
10/16-18, Black Alumni Weekend
10/17, FH vs. Davidson
10/18, WSOC vs. Gardner-Webb
10/20, VB vs. Liberty
10/21, MSOC vs. VMI
10/21, Son of Ballyhoo II
10/23, Fall Choral Concert
(See RU Calendar for more information and listings)
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