Campus News
The Roanoke College Poll: McDonnell Opens Gap Over Deeds in Virginia; Republicans Look for Statewide Sweep
Republican gubernatorial nominee Bob McDonnell has opened a 17-point lead over Democratic nominee Creigh Deeds according to a poll conducted by The Center for Community Research at Roanoke College.
Weigel Lecture on Pope John Paul II is POSTPONED
The Weigel Lecture on Pope John Paul II scheduled for 5 pm on Tuesday, October 27 at Roanoke College has been postponed because a death in his family. The College hopes to reschedule the event and will announce a new date as soon as possible.
Roanoke College Welcomes New Faculty
Nineteen professors joined Roanoke College for the 2009-10 academic year.
Roanoke College sets several enrollment records
Campus enrollment reaches record for fifth straight year, and there are a record number of students living on campus.
Roanoke College honors Harry Haskins with annual Charles Brown award
Roanoke College's thirteenth Charles Brown Award was bestowed upon Mr. Harry T. Haskins, Jr. during a ceremony on the Salem campus October 6.
The Management Institute accepting nominations for 2010
The Management Institute, sponsored by Roanoke College's Business Administration and Economics Department, is accepting nominations for the 2010 Management Program. The application deadline is Friday, November 13.
Bloss Named American Council on Education Fellow
Dr. Adrienne G. Bloss, associate dean for academic affairs and general education, has been selected as a Fellow for the American Council of Education (ACE) for the academic year of 2010-11.
Roanoke College professor and student collaborate on World War II book
Dr. Robert Schultz, Fishwick Professor of English, has co-authored a newly released book, We Were Pirates: A Torpedoman's Pacific War.
College will be site for gubernatorial candidates in debates.
Roanoke College is pleased to host two important political debates on October 19-20.
Roanoke's own Dr. Chris Lee addresses the College community at opening convocation
Dr. Chris Lee, associate professor of mathematics and recipient of the 2009 Dean's Council Exemplary Teaching Award, was the speaker for Roanoke College's 2009 opening convocation ceremony.
Kuchar awarded Fulbright position in Ukraine
Dr. Martha Kuchar, professor of English, has been granted a Fulbright scholarship to Ukraine. She will teach at a university there during the spring 2010 semester and also will research Russian fiction written by women living in Ukraine.
Roanoke College Launches New Athletic Web site
The site, which launched on Tuesday, August 4, reflects the new athletic branding which has been updated to include Roanoke's new mascot, Rooney.
Roanoke College Celebrates Constitution Day with Justice Sandra Day O’Connor
O'Connor received an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from Roanoke College. She attended two classes and spoke to students. Dr. Todd Peppers hosted O'Connor in his Constitutional Law class, and she visited with Dr. Heath Brown's public policy students.
Roanoke College named 2009 Campus of the Year!
Roanoke College was selected as the “2009 Campus of the Year” by Campus Activities Magazine and is featured in the magazine’s April edition. Roanoke was nominated because of the large number of social and academic programs available to students on campus.
