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New Roanoke College License Plate Available

June 28, 2010

Showing off the beauty of our campus and the Blue Ridge Mountains with a pictorial, this design takes a much bolder approach than that of other colleges.

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Choir offering free download of national anthem

June 23, 2010

The Roanoke College Choir, directed by Dr. Jeffery Sandborg, has recorded their rendition of the Star Spangled Banner. They are offering their recording for download free of charge. The song may be used at various sports and other events, as long as the Roanoke College Choir is given credit. Download the mp3.

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The Commons is adding a new Pizza and Pasta station

June 21, 2010

The Commons is renovating its food service line to include a new pizza and pasta station.

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Participate in the Roanoke Fund!

June 14, 2010

Maroons need your help TODAY to hit the 2009/10 participation goal of 29%. Alumni, parents’ and friends’ participation in the Roanoke Fund is a key consideration for national rankings and corporate giving
to colleges.

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Download new Roanoke College desktop wallpapers

June 10, 2010

Roanoke College has some new desktop wallpapers, and some new iPhone/iPod Touch wallpapers as well. Visit the Maroon Spirit page to download one!

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So, what’s cooking this summer?

June 7, 2010

On Saturdays in June, a summer-long series of free weekly cooking demonstrations will be held right around the corner from Roanoke College. A lineup of local celebrities and business partners will be exhibiting their cooking talents, utilizing recipes that feature lots of fresh ingredients from the farmer’s market.

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RC Mobile site featured on “Best of” list

May 20, 2010

Roanoke continues to excel in the IT/Public Relations field as its new mobile website is featured on the .eduGuru’s Best of the Mobile Higher Ed Web list.

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Roanoke Lacrosse Heads to NCAA Quarterfinals

May 17, 2010

On Saturday, Roanoke College won in overtime, 11-10, against Gettysburg College in the second round of the NCAA Division III Men’s Lacrosse Tournament in Gettysburg, Pa. They will play Stevenson on Wednesday in the quarterfinals.

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Roanoke College Business Office goes green with e-billing

May 14, 2010

Beginning this fall, Roanoke College’s Business Office will present the students’ billing electronically in the student portal instead of printing and mailing statements home. Sandra Jackson, Business Office Manager, hopes it will be more convenient than conventional paper bills. It also will be a significant money-saver for the College and is another effort to making [...]

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