Our Community
We're lucky to be part of such a diverse and welcoming community, and are committed to enhancing the lives of its citizens and the learning of our students. We want to connect our school and community in ways that benefit all parties. We encourage students to participate in the rich experiences the Roanoke Valley has to offer, and invite community members to participate in the life of the College through lectures, athletic events, and artistic exhibits and performances. We'd like to build on relationships offered by businesses, government agencies and nonprofits to provide our students with internships and service-learning experiences, and offer the support of our faculty, staff and students to help strengthen community organizations.
We believe the Roanoke Valley can be a laboratory for student/community learning and engagement. To that end, we are working to broaden our relationships with citizens in the Valley and strengthen partnerships with its many organizations:
- We welcome the community to our many lectures, exhibits and performances.
- We focus College resources where they can best help address local issues.
- We encourage faculty to engage students in local fieldwork and urge students to participate in service projects that will benefit the community.
- We work with local organizations to provide internships for students and employment for graduates.
- We work with local entrepreneurs to strengthen their ventures and act as mentors to student entrepreneurs.
Upcoming Events
Art Opening Reception
Olin Hall Galleries presents Richard Pasquarelli-"The Things We Are" and Kyra Hinton "Mapping the Human Experience".
Date | Time:
Friday, September 9, 2022
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6:00 PM
Location: Olin Hall Galleries
Kyra Hinton- "Mapping the Human Experience"
"Mapping the Human Experience" explores the human experience, as described through the lens Enneagram, and uses the perspective of landscapes and satellite photos to depict each type’s journey to health.
Date | Time:
September 10 - October 9, 2022
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1:00 PM
Location: Olin Hall Galleries
Richard Pasquarelli- "The Things We Are"
“My paintings are more than representations of people’s possessions; they are portraits of their minds.” - Richard Pasquarelli
Date | Time:
September 10 - October 9, 2022
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1:00 PM
Location: Olin Hall Galleries
Constitution Day Lecture
The Constitution Day lecture will be given by Robert Fabrikant, a senior counsel at the law firm of Manatt, Phelps, & Phillips LLP.
Date | Time:
Thursday, September 15, 2022
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7:30 PM
Location: Roanoke College, Colket Center, Wortmann Ballroom
Women in Corporate America Corporate Values: Then and Now
Pi Lambda Phi Fraternity in conjunction with the Center for Leadership and Entrepreneurial Innovation host an evening with Coach Ken Carter.
This event is open to the public. Complimentary tickets are required.
Date | Time:
Thursday, October 6, 2022
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7:30 PM
Location: Cregger Center, Cregger Arena
Roanoke students are serving the community through local nonprofits, including:
- Samaritan Inn
- Roanoke Rescue Mission
- Micah's Backpack
- West End Center
- Head Start
- Lincoln Terrace Elementary School
- Star City Foundation
- Family Promise of Greater Roanoke
- Habitat for Humanity
- Commonwealth Catholic Charities
Thank you for offering our students internships
We all pitch in.
