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100
True or False: When Radford University was founded it was an all-girls school.
True
100
Originally built as a student center in 1973, this building now houses registration, financial aid and the Office of the Bursar.
Heth Hall
100
What is Radford's Mascot?
The Highlander
100
You may find the Radford Basketball team practicing and playing here. If you're lucky you may be on ESPN.
The Dedmon Center
100
What is the name of the Radford University Newspaper?
The Tartan
200
What were the original school colors?
Purple and Gray
200
In the year 1968, Radford began construction of this building. This building would replace Founders Hall.
Muse Hall
200
What year did Radford College become Radford University?
1979
200
Radford is a member of which conference?
A Division I member of the NCAA and Big South Conference
200
Around 1920 Radford became popular for women who were looking to begin this profession?
Teaching
In 1920 over 1500 students enrolled to become teachers. Radford was named Radford State Teaching College.
300
How many different names has Radford had over the years?
6
1. The State Normal and Industrial School for Women
2. The State Normal School for Women at Radford
3. Radford State Teachers College
4. Radford College - The Women’s Division of V.P.I.
5. Radford College
6. Radford University
300
This building is named after Radford's third Dean of Students.
The Bonnie Hurlburt Student Center
300
Before the highlander, this mascot was red furry and stood 7 feet tall. What was his name?
Rowdy Red
The Highlander became the name for the athletic teams in 1979, but the first mascot was Rowdy Red, who was unveiled on Dec. 9, 1981. The first-generation Highlander mascot was adopted on Sept. 28, 1996 at the first Radford Highlanders Festival.
300
How many times has Radford University's Men's Basketball team made it to the NCAA March Madness Tournament?
Radford has appeared in 3 NCAA Tournaments
300
What instrument is played at the beginning and sometimes the end of important Highlander events?
Bagpipes
400
Radford University has had seven official Presidents. Who was the first President? Who was the last?
Dr. John Preston McConnell
Dr. Brian Hemphill
400
In 1939, the construction of Main Quad began. Name 3 Residence Halls on Main Quad.
Madison
Jefferson
Washington
Tyler
Norwood
400
What is the image used for Radford’s school seal?
the beehive
400
What year was the Highlander ranked the #1 Mascot at the NCAA tournament?
2018
400
Finish the first part of this song:
Hail, all hail, to the ____________.
alma mater
500
In the year of _____ Radford, opened its doors with 13 teachers, one house matron, a house keeper and 72 students.
1913
500
Name four buildings that were named after Radford University Presidents.
Kyle Hall
Hemphill Hall
Martin Hall
McConnell Library
Covington Hall
Dedmon Center
500
In what year did recording artist Ray Charles record a song in Radford's Bondurant Auditorium?
1992
Fun Fact:
In 1977 entertainer, rock musician, and song-writer Billy Joel appeared in concert at Radford College
500
How many NCAA Men's and Women's sports does Radford have?
15
Men's - Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, and Tennis
Women's - Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track & Field, and Volleyball
500
The first male student arrived at Radford College in the year...
1972