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Week1

Welcome HighlandersAug. 25 – 31Week1

Monday, August 25 First Day of Classes

Tuesday, August 26 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Share-a-Coke VanBonnie PlazaActivities include games, personalized Coke products, samplings and more.

Sponsored by Coke and Student Activities

6 p.m. Men’s Soccer Game vs. University of CharlestonCupp Stadium

Wednesday, August 2711 a.m. – 2 p.m. Student Appreciation and PizzaBonnie LobbySponsored by SGA

Thursday, August 287 – 8 p.m. Dustin Hatzenbuhler Outdoor Concert Bonnie Plaza (rain location Bonnie dining red carpet stage)Sponsored by R-SPaCE

8 p.m. Free Movie “Divergent”Bonnie AuditoriumSponsored by R-SPaCE

Friday, August 29All Day NATIONAL COLLEGE COLORS DAYColors Day is an annual celebration dedicated to promoting the traditions and spirit that embody the college experience by encouraging students, faculty and staff across America to wear their college or university apparel throughout the day. Show your RU pride and wear your RU apparel today!

3:30 – 5:30 p.m. Club FairHeth Lawn (rain or shine)Sponsored by Student Activities

7 p.m. Women’s Soccer Game vs. VillanovaCupp Stadium

8 p.m. Free Movie “Divergent”Bonnie AuditoriumSponsored by R-SPaCE

10 p.m. – 1 a.m. RU Up All NightPeters Hall GymnasiumFree dance lessons, karaoke, dodgeball, basketball, video games, climbing wall and food.Sponsored by Student Recreation and Wellness

Saturday, August 308 p.m. Free Movie “Divergent”Bonnie AuditoriumSponsored by R-SPaCE

10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Radford RiverFestSpend a day by the river. Activities will include raft race, kayak/canoe float and races, largest inner-tube formation, live music, food and much more.Go to www.radfordriverfest.com for all the details.

Sunday, August 31 8 p.m. Free Movie “Divergent”Bonnie AuditoriumSponsored by R-SPaCE

What’s Next?

Week 2: Wellness, Recreation and Sports, Sept. 1 – 7 Week 3: Service & Sustainability, Sept. 8 – 14 Week 4: Academic Success, Sept. 15 – 21 Week 5: Diversity & Inclusion, Sept. 22 – 28 Week 6: Creative Arts, Sept. 29 – Oct. 5

Be S.E.E.N. is coordinated by the Department of Student Activities. For more information, please email stuact@radford.edu

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Wellness, Recreation &Sports: Sept. 1 – 7Week2

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Monday, Sept. 17 p.m. Bonnie AuditoriumMotivational Talk“Life Choices: Making the Right Choices to Succeed”Dion Foxx (former pro football player)Sponsored by R-SPaCE

6:30 – 9:30 p.m. Climbing Wall OpenPeters Hall lower levelSponsored by Student Recreation and Wellness

Midnight – 2 a.m. Midnight Glo Run around CampusBonnie Plaza$5 entry fee; registration starts at 10:30 p.m.Breakfast for participants after run in Bonnie dining areaSponsored by Student Recreation and Wellness

Tuesday, Sept. 211 a.m. – 2 p.m. Free Healthy Snacks and InformationBonnie PlazaSponsored by Dr. Kathleen Poole’s Health and Human Performance Classes

7 p.m. Women’s Volleyball vs. North Carolina CentralDedmon Center

Wednesday, Sept. 3Noon – 2 p.m. Wellness FairBonnie Plaza (rain location Bonnie Combo Rooms)Sponsored by Student Health and Counseling Services

Noon – 4 p.m. DIY Tie Dye TimeBonnie Plaza (by Trinkle Hall)Sponsored by R-SPaCE

Thursday, Sept. 411 a.m. – 2 p.m. Free Healthy Snacks and InformationBonnie PlazaSponsored by Dr. Kathleen Poole’s Health and Human Performance Classes

Thursday, Sept. 4 (continued)

2 – 4:30 p.m. Slack Lining 101Bonnie PlazaSign up by 9/2/14Sponsored by RU Outdoors

Friday, Sept. 5By Appointment Interested in having your body composition measured? Free BOD POD testing. Please contact Dr. Kathleen Poole at kppoole@radford.edu to schedule an appointment. Space is limited so sign up early!Sponsored by the Department of Health and Human Performance

Saturday, Sept. 6Noon COED Outdoor Volleyball Tournament$10 per team; sign up by 9/2/14Sponsored by Student Recreation and Wellness

All Day Day Hike to the CascadesSpace limited; sign up by 9/2/14Sponsored by RU Outdoors

Sunday, Sept. 7 All Day Rock Climbing$25 per person; sign up by 9/2/14Sponsored by RU Outdoors

What’s Next?

Week 3: Service & Sustainability, Sept. 8 – 14 Week 4: Academic Success, Sept. 15 – 21 Week 5: Diversity & Inclusion, Sept. 22 – 28 Week 6: Creative Arts, Sept. 29 – Oct. 5

Be S.E.E.N. is coordinated by the Department of Student Activities. For more information, please email stuact@radford.edu

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Service & SustainabilitySept. 8 – 14Week3

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Monday, Sept. 811 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.Dalton Dining Hall“Eat Local” MealEnjoy local menu items and learn why “eating local” benefits you and your community at the information table.Sponsored by Dining Services

11 a.m. – 3 p.m.Bonnie dining red carpet stage“Nourish” Video SeriesShort videos about the story of your foodSponsored by the Sustainability Office

Tuesday, Sept. 92 – 4:30 p.m.Meet at Lot Z by Dedmon Cleanup at the RiverWear appropriate attire (closed toe shoes, layers of clothing for wet conditions, filled water bottle, etc.).Sponsored by RU Outdoors

7 p.m.Bondurant AuditoriumSuccess Starts Here “College Crossroads: Finding Your Way to a Successful First Year” – Ed GeretyA high-energy, humorous and interactive program that addresses personal responsibility, balance, leadership, getting involved and making a difference.Sponsored by New Student Programs

Wed., Sept. 1011 a.m. – 1 p.m. Bonnie PlazaEnterprise Car Share Program Information TableSponsored by the Sustainability Office

11 a.m. – 5 p.m.Muse Hall Banquet RoomBlood DriveSponsored by American Red Cross

Wed., Sept. 10 (continued)

7 p.m.McGuffey 206Film “Extreme Realities”Attend a viewing of this PBS documentary concerning debates about climate change, then participate in a post-film open discussion about how climate change affects us personally and what we can do to reduce our carbon footprint.Sponsored by the English 470 students

Thursday, Sept. 119:30, 10:30, and 11:30 a.m. Campus Tree ToursSponsored by Recreation, Parks and Tourism

11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Bonnie Student Center PlazaVolunteer and Service Fair20-25 local non-profits and a few select for-profit private hospice agencies will be recruiting volunteers. Sponsored by the Career Center

11 a.m. – 5 p.m.Muse Hall Banquet Room Blood DriveSponsored by American Red Cross

1 – 5 p.m.Various campus locationsShred-a-thon (For departments and independent shredders alike)Refer to www.radford.edu/recycling for more information. Sponsored by the Sustainability Office

Friday, Sept. 127 p.m.Cupp Stadium Women’s Soccer vs. Southern VirginiaCommunity and RU organizations involved with the Five Rights Football Club: Water, Food, Health, Housing and Education will be present to educate on ways to address these basic needs.Sponsored by RU Athletics and the Sustainability Office

Friday, Sept. 12 (continued)

2 – 3:30 p.m. Meet at the Bonnie PlazaBike Ride-AroundBring your bike and gear and join the folks from Bikes Are Awesome! (RU›s cycling organization) for a social ride that includes the river trail, downtown, Wildwood and Bisset Parks, and maybe more.Sponsored by Bikes Are Awesome!

9 p.m. – 1 a.m.Bonnie PlazaAll-Star Night Activities and MusicStudents are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items for the local food pantry as they enjoy a night filled with free music and other activities.Sponsored by R-SPaCE

Sat., Sept.138 a.m. – 1 p.m. East Main Street in the Norwood Square parking lot Downtown Radford Farmer’s Market Support local farmers! Selection varies week to week, but often includes: fresh produce; farm-fresh eggs; locally raised beef; jams, jellies and preserves; hand-made goods; bedding plants; honey; coffee and more.

10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Selu Conservancy Organic Garden Work DayJoin a group of 40-50 student-volunteers to fulfill various landscaping and maintenance needs of the Conservancy. Projects include weeding, tilling, and building a composter and rain catchment system. Transportation, tools, equipment, snacks and drinks will be provided. Students will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis by registering at the Volunteer and Service Fair from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., Bonnie Plaza on September 11th. Sponsored by Department of Student Activities; Career Center; Sustainability Office; Garden and Service Club; and Scholar-Citizen Initiative

What’s Next?

Be S.E.E.N. is coordinated by the Department of Student Activities. For more information, please email stuact@radford.edu

6 weeks of educationalcommunity & social opportunities

Week 4: Academic Success, Sept. 15 – 21 Week 5: Diversity & Inclusion, Sept. 22 – 28 Week 6: Creative Arts, Sept. 29 – Oct. 5

Academic SuccessSept. 15 – 21Week4

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Monday, Sept. 15All DayDeadline for registering for Quiz Bowl Tournament on Saturday, Sept. 20

11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Bonnie Plaza (Rain location: Bonnie Hurlburt Student Center, 248-250)Study Abroad FairSponsored by International Education Center

5:30 – 7 p.m.Bonnie Auditorium Constitution Day Panel “Big Brother’s Electronic Eye”The 4th Amendment in the era of big dataSponsored by the Scholar-Citizen Initiative

7 p.m.Bondurant Auditorium SSH Presentation: Chris Skinner “The Ultimate Decision”Sponsored by New Student Programs

Tuesday, Sept. 1611:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.Bonnie lobbyLibrary-a-Go-GoFind out about the many resources the McConnell Library has to offer. Sponsored by McConnell Library

1 – 3 p.m.Tyler Hall lower level

ALL ACCESS PASS Join the Disability Resource Office for a fun-filled two hours to learn about the services they provide. Topics include: contacts for support services both on and off campus; note-taking and test-proctoring services; demonstrations of AT resources, such as the Smart Pen & Kurz weil software; on-campus tutoring resourc es; and best practices on how to support the needs of deaf/hearing-impaired individuals. Light refreshments will be provided.Sponsored by Disability Resources Office

Tuesday, Sept. 16 (continued)

7 p.m. Bonnie Auditorium Presentation by Dr. Mary Lee Jensvold and Installation of the Chapter of Sigma XiDr. Mary Lee Jensvold is Associate Professor in the Anthropology Department and the Primate Behavior and Ecology Program at Central Washington University. Sponsored by College of Science and Technology and the Founding Members of the Sigma Xi Radford University Chapter (the international honor society of science and engineering).

Wed., Sept. 1711 a.m. – 3 p.m. COBE Multi-purpose RoomFall Business and Non-Profit Career and Internship Fair Sponsored by Career Center

2 – 4 p.m. Heth Hall 16Study Abroad 101: Finding, Applying, and FundingSponsored by International Education Center

Noon – 4 p.m.Bonnie and various campus locationsShred-a-thon (personal and department)Visit www.radford.edu/recycling for more information. Sponsored by the Sustainability Office

Noon – 5 p.m.Bonnie AuditoriumSummer Research CelebrationSummer Undergraduate Research Fellows share their stories and accomplishments from a summer of research.Sponsored by the Department of Chemistry

Thursday, Sept. 182 – 4 p.m.Walker Hall 125 Learning Resource Center (LARC) Open House Stop by to see how the LARC can help you with your assignments and study skills and see demonstrations of the NetTutor. Light refreshments will be provided.Sponsored by the Learning Resource Center

3 – 4 p.m.Heth 16Funding Your Global ExperienceSponsored by International Education Center

7 p.m. Bonnie AuditoriumDocumentary Film “Bridegroom” Followed by a presentation by Shane Bitney Crone and a discussion of the film.Sponsored by Gay Straight Alliance and Scholar-Citizen Initiative

Friday, Sept. 19 9 p.m. – Midnight Bonnie PlazaBoard Game ExtravaganzaPut your brain power to work!Sponsored by Board Gaming Club and a Radford After Dark Program

Saturday, Sept. 209 a.m.Heth 43 Quiz Bowl TournamentIt’s like playing the game show Jeopardy, but on a team! Single player and team sign-ups due on Monday 9/15. Cash prizes for the winning teams and door prize raffle for all other players. Find more details at www.radford.edu/honorsSponsored by the Honors Academy

Monday, Sept. 2211 a.m. – 2 p.m.Muse Banquet RoomGraduate and Professional School FairSponsored by Career Center and Graduate College

What’s Next?

Be S.E.E.N. is coordinated by the Department of Student Activities. For more information, please email stuact@radford.edu

6 weeks of educationalcommunity & social opportunities

Week 5: Diversity & Inclusion, Sept. 22 – 28 Week 6: Creative Arts, Sept. 29 – Oct. 5

Diversity & InclusionSept. 22 – 28Week5

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Sept. 22 – 2511:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.Bonnie Lobby Hazing Prevention Banner Signing Sponsored by Greek Life

Monday, Sept. 22 11 – 11:30 a.mPeace Garden, Peters Hall Courtyard Mindfulness Practice SessionsSponsored by Peace Studies Program

11 a.m. – 4 p.m.McConnell Library – outside Living Library Become a living book and share your story.Sponsored by the Center for Diversity and Inclusion, McConnell Library and the Scholar-Citizen Initiative

Noon – 2 p.m. Bonnie Dining Red Carpet Stage Make Your Own Peace FlagSponsored by the Peace Studies Program

6 – 8 p.m.Bonnie AuditoriumMayhem PoetsSponsored by R-SPaCE

Tuesday, Sept. 23 10 – 10:30 a.m. Peace Garden, Peters Hall Courtyard Mindfulness Practice SessionsSponsored by the Peace Studies Program

Noon – 2 p.m. Bonnie Dining Red Carpet StageMake Your Own Peace FlagSponsored by the Peace Studies Program

4:45 – 7:00 p.m.Dalton Dining HallTaste for DiversityExperience culture through music, dance and food.Sponsored by Men of Standards and the Center for Diversity and Inclusion

7 – 9 p.m.Bonnie Auditorium “Hazing: Is This Your Legacy?” Presentation by Dr. Stephen Owen and Dr. Tod BurkeSponsored by Greek Life

Wednesday, Sept. 24Noon – 3 p.m. Bonnie Plaza “It Gets Better” CampaignWe want your words of wisdom and encouragement on how it gets better in the LGBT community both on our campus and in society.Sponsored by the Center for Diversity and Inclusion

2 – 2:30 p.m.Peace Garden, Peters Hall Courtyard Mindfulness Practice SessionsSponsored by Peace Studies Program

3 – 5 p.m.Heth 44 Safe Zone TrainingBecome an ally and increase your knowledge on how to be a better advocate to the LGBT community.Sponsored by Safe Zone

Be S.E.E.N. is coordinated by the Department of Student Activities. For more information, please email stuact@radford.edu

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Week 6: Creative Arts, Sept. 29 – Oct. 5

Additional ProgramsSeptember 211 – 5 p.m.Selu Mindfulness: Cultivating Inner Peace RetreatHalf-day retreat will provide one with some of the fundamental features of mindfulness.Sponsored by Peace Studies Program

5 – 7 p.m.Bonnie Auditorium International Day of Peace CelebratedMovie, “The Square”A documentary depicting the Egyptian uprising and protest against the government.Sponsored by the Peace Studies Club

National Hazing Prevention Week

Up Next

Thursday, Sept. 25 Noon – 2 p.m. Bonnie Plaza “Say Hi” CampaignGrab a button and let’s start greeting each other on campus!Sponsored by Diversity Awareness Programming Board-DAP

12:30 –1:30 p.m.Bonnie 249-250 Diversity Dialogue, “Ferguson: Let’s Talk”Sponsored by Center for Diversity and Inclusion

4 – 6 p.m.Heth LawnJamFest/Drum CircleBring your own drum or musical instrument and make a joyful noise!Sponsored by the Peace Studies Program and the Center for Diversity and Inclusion

6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Bonnie PlazaSalsa Magic Interactive Dance PartySponsored by R-SPaCE

8 – 9 p.m.Bondurant Auditorium“Hazing Makes You a Better Greek and Other Stupid Myths”Speaker: Michele GuobadiaSponsored by Greek Life

Friday, Sept. 26 4 – 7 p.m. Party of the PlazaDJ music, fun and fellowship Sponsored by Campus Ministers Association – RUCMA

Saturday, September 271 p.m.Meet at the Bonnie Plaza Hazing Prevention March/Walk to the Soccer GameSponsored by Greek Life

Creative ArtsSept. 29 – Oct. 5Week6

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Sept. 29 – Oct. 5All weekDance Events Dance faculty and students will be presenting spontaneous “dance events” all over campus during this week.Sponsored by the Dance Department

Monday, Sept. 295 p.m.Covington Art Museum “The Visual Diaries of Alison Weld” Gallery talk by the artist in the museum, followed by a reception in the Covington lobby. Ongoing exhibition in the museum during hours of operation.Sponsored by the Art Department

5 p.m.Hawes Studio Theatre, Porterfield Hall Audition Showcase: Works in ProgressPerformance students present audition material they are in the process of refining. These monologues and songs are being prepared for various professional auditions the students will attend throughout the school year.Sponsored by the Theatre Department

Wednesday, Oct. 110 a.m.COBE Building Impromptu Improvisation Scores With danah bella and dance majors Sponsored by the Dance Department

Wednesday, Oct. 1 (continued) Noon – 4 p.m. Bonnie Dining Red Carpet StageArchitecture NamesSponsored by R-SPaCE

4 p.m.McGuffey 238 3-D Printing and Laser Cutter Demonstration With Assistant Professor Nate BicakSponsored by the Design Department

5:30 p.m.Bonnie Auditorium “Fiction” and “Legacy” Be the first to see two episodes from the Peabody Award-winning series “Art in the 21st Century,” which features artists whose work inspires, transforms and changes lives. Sponsored by the Art Department

7:30 p.m.Covington Performance Hall RU University Wind Symphony ConcertConducted by Dr. Wayne Gallops Sponsored by the Music Department

Thursday, Oct. 27:30 p.m.Covington Performance Hall RU Concert Jazz Ensemble and Jazztet Concert Directed by Chris WhiteSponsored by the Music Department

Friday, Oct. 3 10 a.m.COBE Building Impromptu Improvisation Scores With danah bella and dance majors Sponsored by the Dance Department

Saturday, Oct. 410 a.m. – 5 p.m. Bissett Park, RadfordHighlander FestivalScottish arts, crafts, games and foods.Sponsored by RU and the City of Radford

Sunday, Oct. 511:00 a.m.Sculpture Garden of Porterfield Hall East “A Different Perspective: A Guided Tour of RU Art”Not all museums are indoors; discover the mysteries of the art work located all around campus. Sponsored by the Art Department

3 p.m.Sculpture Garden (next to Pridemore) “Create Pollock Paintings” CompetitionOpen to all, no experience requiredSponsored by the Art Department

Be S.E.E.N. is coordinated by the Department of Student Activities. For more information, please email stuact@radford.edu

6 weeks of educationalcommunity & social opportunities