President’s Points of Pride
Shepherd faculty, staff, and students will now have opportunities to collaborate in intercultural communications, joint research and publication activities; hold various joint scientific (and other educational) events and conferences; organize platforms for internships for teachers and students in related educational programs; and participate in joint student exchange programs, thanks to a cooperation agreement signed by West Ukrainian National University and Shepherd. The agreement serves as a solid foundation to enhance already friendly relations and establish mutually beneficial cooperation in the scientific sphere between both institutions. Additionally, the development and strengthening of international educational, scientific, and information connections will promote cooperation in education and research between the two universities. Most importantly, our partnership will broaden the academic experience for everyone. View pictures of the virtual signing online.
Alumna recognized for teaching excellence
Congratulations to Elizabeth Sanchez, recently recognized as the West Virginia Foreign Language Teachers Association Outstanding Teacher of the Year. Elizabeth, who completed her Master of Arts in Teaching in 2013, has been teaching Spanish in Berkeley County for 17 years. Read all about Elizabeth and this honor in the December 6 issue of The Journal (article may be behind paywall for some readers).
Three students selected for Gilman Scholarships
Congratulations to three Shepherd students who were among 1,500 selected by the U.S. Department of State to receive Gilman Scholarships to study abroad. Jasmine Hernandez, a psychology major from Charles Town, West Virginia, plans to study in Japan; Paris Kimbrell, a business administration major from Martinsburg, West Virginia, and member of the women’s soccer team plans to attend college in Italy; and Rebecca Bevan, a psychology major from Charles Town, West Virginia, plans to study in the United Kingdom. Opportunities to apply for scholarships such as the Gilman are made possible through the Paul and Lisa Welch Distinguished Awards Program at Shepherd. The program was established to provide targeted assistance to Shepherd students and faculty preparing for competitive prestigious scholarships, fellowships, and award programs such as Gilman, Fulbright, Rhodes, and MacArthur. For more information, contact Dr. Samuel Greene, assistant professor of political science and director of study abroad, at sgreene@shepherd.edu.
Dr. Kendig joins Age-Friendly Shepherdstown Advisory Board
Congratulations to Dr. Stacey Kendig, professor of recreational studies and director of the School of Recreation, Sport, and Exercise Science, who was appointed to the Advisory Board of Age-Friendly Shepherdstown. The organization's mission is to increase Shepherdstown’s livability for residents and attractiveness for visitors by collaborating with diverse community stakeholders to strengthen communication, explore public transportation possibilities, improve public green spaces, and enhance access and mobility options such as bike paths, handrails, and safer sidewalks.
Shepherd, Marshall sign agreement for a Master of Science in Accountancy degree
Shepherd and Marshall University signed an articulation agreement that allows Shepherd accounting students to seek conditional admission at Marshall during the last semester before their graduation and recognizes Shepherd courses as meeting the foundational requirements for the Master of Science in Accountancy (M.S.A.) program. “This is a great opportunity for our accounting students to pursue graduate education online at an accredited institution,” said Dr. Cindy Vance, CPA, associate professor and Department of Accounting chair. The agreement will enable Shepherd students to enroll in graduate-level accounting courses during their last semester and to seek conditional admission to Marshall’s Lewis College of Business.
Tyson Bagent featured in The Athletic
Rams quarterback Tyson Bagent was featured in an article in The Athletic magazine. The article details how Bagent, the son of a champion arm wrestler, forged successful high school and college football careers to become the leader across all NCAA divisions in career touchdown passes.
Registration is open for Community Music program’s adult piano classes
Shepherd’s School of Music Community Music program is offering an Adult Piano Fun Class beginning January 11, 2023, in the Frank Arts Center. The class, with instructor Susan Petzold-Carpenter, is just for fun and offers a social, supportive atmosphere with no grades, deadlines, or recitals. There will be two levels offered on Wednesday evenings: Level I from 6:15-7:15 p.m. for those with no previous note-reading or keyboard experience, and Level II from 5-6 p.m. for those with some previous experience. Tuition for the eight-week session, which runs through March 1, is $120. The textbook set is $35.75 for the digital or hard copy, with MP3 online audio accompaniment included, and may be purchased online. Contact communitymusic@shepherd.edu or visit the Community Music at Shepherd webpage for more information or to register.
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