MEDIA ADVISORY: Radford University students take on toughest problems at Wicked Festival
Radford, VA (11/08/2023) — What: The Wicked Festival at Radford University
Where: Kyle Hall on the Radford University campus
When: Thursday, November 9, 5-7:30 p.m.
Radford, VA - The Wicked Festival is an interdisciplinary showcase of student problem-solving hosted by the university's College of Humanities and Behavioral Sciences. This Thursday, under the guidance of 13 faculty members from colleges across campus, almost 500 students will be presenting their solutions to complex public problems. Many of the issues to be discussed concern the New River Valley region. Join us to have conversations about important problems and how to solve them. Attending and presenting at the festival will be students and faculty who recently won awards honoring their work at the 10th annual Responsible Management and Education conference in Lisbon, Portugal.
Admission to Wicked Festival is free
Location: Kyle Hall, Radford University
Parking is available on-site at parking lots
For media inquiries, please contact:
Chad Osborne
Media Services Specialist
(276) 780-7391
caosborne@radford.edu
Learn more about Radford University's Wicked Initiatives: https://www.radford.edu/content/chbs/home/wicked.html
About Radford University:
Radford University is a comprehensive public university that has received national recognition for many of its undergraduate and graduate academic programs, as well as its sustainability initiatives. Well known for its strong faculty/student bonds, innovative use of technology in the learning environment and vibrant student life on a beautiful 211-acre American classical campus, Radford University offers students many opportunities to get involved and succeed in and out of the classroom. With over 300 clubs and organizations, Radford University offers many opportunities for student engagement, leadership development and community service. In addition to robust academic offerings and engaging student experiences on the main campus located in Radford, Virginia, Radford University also offers a clinical-based educational experience for some 1,000 students living and learning in Roanoke, Virginia as part of Radford University Carilion, a public-private partnership focused on the cutting-edge delivery of health sciences programming, outreach and service.
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