Roanoke Higher Education Center

General Admission

RHEC Institutional Members & Staff

RHEC Student

<p fr-original-style="width:100%;margin:0px;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);line-height:1.5;text-align:center;" style="width:100%;margin:0px;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);line-height:1.5;text-align:center;"> <p fr-original-style="width:100%;margin:0px;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);line-height:1.5;text-align:center;" style="width:100%;margin:0px;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);line-height:1.5;text-align:center;">The Roanoke Higher Education Center will celebrate its 25th Anniversary on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at The Hotel Roanoke &amp; Conference Center. This event will be an unparalleled celebration encapsulating the significant achievements of RHEC over the past twenty-five years. The ceremony will feature culinary delights, delectable spirits, keynote speakers, music, and a silent and live auction.<p fr-original-style="width:100%;margin:0px;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);line-height:1.5;text-align:center;" style="width:100%;margin:0px;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);line-height:1.5;text-align:center;"> <p fr-original-style="width:100%;margin:0px;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);line-height:1.5;text-align:center;" style="width:100%;margin:0px;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);line-height:1.5;text-align:center;">The live auction will feature luxury trips to Africa,&nbsp;<a fr-original-style="text-decoration-color:initial;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit;" href="https://www.education.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Castillo-del-Mar-Auction.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color:initial;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit;" target="_blank">Manzanillo, Mexico</a>,&nbsp;<a fr-original-style="text-decoration-color:initial;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit;" href="https://www.education.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/St.-Andrews-Auction.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color:initial;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit;" target="_blank">St. Andrews, Scotland</a>,&nbsp;<a fr-original-style="text-decoration-color:initial;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit;" href="https://www.education.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Tuscany-auction.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color:initial;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit;" target="_blank">Tuscany, Italy</a>, and more!

Dear <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip" fr-original-style="" style="background-color: rgb(248, 248, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255); border-radius: 4px; color: rgb(42, 42, 196); padding: 1px 8px; font-size: 11px; display: inline-block; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: anywhere; user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;">First name , Thank you for purchasing your ticket to the Roanoke Higher Education Center&rsquo;s 25th Anniversary Celebration! We&rsquo;re thrilled you&rsquo;ll be joining us for an unforgettable evening at The Hotel Roanoke &amp; Conference Center on Saturday, August 23, 2025, from 6:00&ndash;8:00 p.m. Here&rsquo;s what you can look forward to:Event Highlights:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Check-in at the Roanoke Ballroom</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Two complimentary drink tickets upon registration</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Buffet dinner and open bars throughout the evening</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Silent auction displays near the entrance with unique items to bid on</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Live auction featuring exciting travel packages to Africa, Mexico, Italy, Scotland, and more!</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Inspiring keynote address by Senator Mark Warner</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Graduate testimonial from Dr. Ken Nicely, Superintendent of Roanoke County Schools</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Cocktail attire is recommended</li></ul>Parking Information:&nbsp;<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Hotel Roanoke Self-Parking: $12 (2+ hours)</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Valet Service: $20 cash at Wells or Shenandoah Avenue entrances (Wells recommended)</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Paid Garage: Gainsboro Garage on Centre Avenue</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Free Options:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Street parking (designated areas)</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Student lots: Ramey Lot, RHEC Flat Lot, Henry Street Lot</li></ul></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Shuttle Service: Complimentary shuttle between student lots and the venue will run throughout the evening</li></ul>We can&rsquo;t wait to celebrate with you and honor 25 years of educational excellence and community impact. If you have any questions before the event, feel free to reach out to us at <a fr-original-style="" href="mailto:kaitlyn.vanbuskirk@education.edu" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">kaitlyn.vanbuskirk@education.edu</a> or call 540-767-6292. &nbsp; Warm regards,&nbsp; Kaitlyn H. Van Buskirk&nbsp;Development Officer&nbsp;RHEC Foundation&nbsp;

The Roanoke Higher Education Center will celebrate its 25th Anniversary on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at The Hotel Roanoke &amp; Conference Center. This event will be an unparalleled celebration encapsulating the significant achievements of RHEC over the past twenty-five years. The ceremony will feature culinary delights, delectable spirits, keynote speakers, music, and a silent and live auction. The live auction will feature luxury trips to Africa, <a href="https://www.education.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Castillo-del-Mar-Auction.pdf" target="_blank">Manzanillo, Mexico</a>, <a href="https://www.education.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/St.-Andrews-Auction.pdf" target="_blank">St. Andrews, Scotland</a>, <a href="https://www.education.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Tuscany-auction.pdf" target="_blank">Tuscany, Italy</a>, and more!

Roanoke Higher Education Center

25th Anniversary Celebration

110 Shenandoah Ave NE

General Admission

$150

RHEC Institutional Members & Staff

$125

RHEC Student

$75