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Roanoke College students take part in Halloween fundraiser for youth
"Hallowheels" is an event in which teams compete in creating dream-come-true Halloween costumes for children who use wheelchairs.
Roanoke College Expands Test-Optional Admissions Policy for All Applicants
Standardized tests scores will now be optional for all students applying to Roanoke College.
Roanoke freshman recognized with National Gold Award from the Girl Scouts
Gracie Goodpasture is being recognized Friday, Oct. 11 on the International Day of the Girl for being one of only ten young women to receive the National Gold Award from the Girl Scouts.
Tibetan Buddhist monks give a lesson in compassion and kindness
Photos and memories of the weeklong residency of monks from the Drepung Loseling Monastery still reverberate through campus.
Criminal Justice graduate Babb appointed to new role
Roanoke graduate William “Mac” Babb ’90 was named the new police chief at Virginia Tech. Babb is a graduate of Roanoke’s Honors Program and was a criminal justice major.
Roanoke and Hollins Announce 2019 Perry F. Kendig Award Winners
Susan Jennings, Jimmy Ray Ward, and The Studio School have been honored with this year’s Perry F. Kendig Arts and Culture Awards.
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Two Roanoke College grads are Harvard Bound
Bekah Carey and Matthew Johnson have both been accepted into prestigious professional programs at Harvard.
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Theatre Roanoke College's [title of show] cast surprised by unexpected guest at last performance
The Theatre Roanoke College cast of the spring musical, [title of show], was surprised by a special guest on their closing night this past Saturday, April 13.
Freshmen hike 37 miles in 17 hours for Earthbound fundraiser
Over the weekend, freshmen Ian Densley, Connor Kinkema and Cole Hensen took on the legendary Triple Crown hike, a 37-mile loop in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Schultz to publish War Memoranda with Taubman Museum of Art
Dr. Robert Schultz and artist Binh Danh are issuing a book honoring Walt Whitman for the 200th anniversary celebration of the poet’s birth.
Roanoke College Events
Ethics in Professional Lives presented by Ms. Nancy Agee, President and CEO of Carilion Clinic
Pi Lambda Phi Fraternity in partnership with the Center for Leadership and Entrepreneurial Innovation host an evening with Nancy Agee, President and CEO of Carilion Clinic.
This event is open to the public. Tickets are NOT required.
Date | Time:
Tuesday, October 22, 2019
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7:30 PM
Location: Colket Center, Wortmann Ballroom
Men's Rugby vs. George Mason
- Come out and support our men's rugby team as they take on George Mason University.
Date | Time:
Saturday, October 26, 2019
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1:00 PM
Location: Alumni Field
Opening Reception: Roanoke College Fine Arts Faculty Show + Claire Stankus
Join us for the opening reception for our brand new exhibitions in the Olin and Smoyer Galleries!
Date | Time:
Saturday, October 26, 2019
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6:00 PM
Location: Olin Hall Galleries
Art Exhibition: Roanoke College Fine Arts Faculty Show and Claire Stankus
Come see the Olin Hall Gallery exhibitions.
Date:
Sunday, October 27, 2019
Location: Olin Hall Galleries