Community Building Initiatives

“First Fridays have gotten me through some HARD weeks this year. Stepping into a warm and welcoming environment for a sweet treat on my way to class makes me feel cared for. Keep it up!!!!”
-Parker Hignight ’26

Randolph College Community Statement

Randolph College, since its founding in 1891 as Randolph-Macon Woman’s College, has been a beacon for educational opportunity. Randolph College respects and celebrates the uniqueness of each individual and our shared humanity both within and beyond the Red Brick Wall. Randolph College resolutely stands against any act that demeans another and discrimination based on race or ethnicity, sexuality, gender, gender expression, age, disability, politics, religion, or belief.

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First Fridays

Students, faculty, and staff gather at the Intercultural Center to enjoy treats from a local cafe.
Students, faculty, and staff gather at the Intercultural Center to enjoy treats from a local cafe.


On the first Friday of each month during the academic year, the Intercultural Center holds an open house featuring fare from a local small business, typically a bakery, and invites faculty, staff, and students to stop by and celebrate making it to a new month, meet someone new, or check in with friends.

The goal is to encourage faculty, staff, and students to cultivate and sustain connections with the broader community.

 

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Fresh Fridays

Greeting new students at the Involvement Fair.


On the second Friday of each month during the academic year, the Intercultural Center celebrates the unique fashion sense of faculty, staff, and students.

The goal is to encourage faculty, staff, and students to celebrate and respect individuality.

 

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Friendship Fridays

Hermina Hendrix visits the grand opening of the newly renovated Intercultural Center.


On the third Friday of each month during the academic year, the Intercultural Center encourages faculty, staff, and students to connect with friends and loved ones.

The goal is to encourage faculty, staff, and students to cultivate and sustain ties within their inner circle or personal community.