MEDIA ADVISORY: Radford University to Host First-Ever First Year Float on the New River This Sunday
Radford, VA (08/26/2022) — Who and What: New Highlanders will meet Sunday to begin a new tradition. New students - both freshman and transfer students - will celebrate their first year at Radford with a mile-long float down the New River. The event begins and ends in parking lot Z on the Radford University campus.
The first 1,000 students who complete the float will receive a Radford University T-shirt. All will be treated to snacks, games and music with a DJ at the end of the float.
The offices of Student Recreation and Wellness, Student Involvement, Center for Diversity and Inclusion, and Housing and Residential Life are hosting the event as part of Welcome Weeks this fall and providing all safety equipment and tubes.
When: Sunday, Aug. 28, 1-5:30 p.m.
Where: Parking Lot Z on the Radford University Campus, 801 E. Main St., Radford, Virginia
(Lot Z is near the Dedmon Center on the north side of Main Street and near the New River.)
More information on Welcome Weeks at Radford is available online.
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Radford University is a comprehensive public university of 8,998 students 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 more than 1,100 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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