Vol. 6, No. 17 • October 22, 2021
President’s Points of Pride
R.A.M Initiative steps off with attention from local press
On Friday, October 15, the creators and supporters of the R.A.M. Initiative (Ready! Aim! Move!) gathered to unveil the first of many route markers for the walking/running path that winds through the Shepherd campus. Representatives from ValleyHealth, Pivot Physical Therapy, and the Shepherd College of Nursing, Education, and Health Sciences — all financial backers of the projects — were recognized for their vital support of the project. Reporters from The Shepherdstown Chronicle and The Journal of Martinsburg were on hand to share the story with their readers.
Breakfast on the Porch; READ poster unveiling on Monday
Join your Shepherd University family for Breakfast on the Porch, on the front porch of Scarborough Library, on Monday, October 25, from 9:30-11:30 a.m. In addition to enjoying a hearty breakfast, guests will be treated to the unveiling at 11 a.m. of the READ poster featuring Shepherd 2021 Outstanding Teacher Dr. Lindsey Levitan.
The benefits of living in a college town
Friend of Shepherd Beth Batdorf shared why she loves Shepherd in a Letter to the Editor in recent issues of the Shepherdstown Chronicle and The Spirit of Jefferson. We are so grateful for Beth’s support — and for her sharing her appreciation of the vital connection between town and gown. Read Beth’s opinion piece online.
Upcoming open sessions for Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs
The hiring committee for the Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs position invites you to join open sessions with two of the four final candidates on the following days:
Candidate #3
Tuesday, October 26, 2 p.m., Cumberland Room, Student Center (Zoom)
Candidate #4
Friday, October 29, 2 p.m., Cumberland Room, Student Center (Zoom)
If you are unable to attend either in person or via Zoom, the committee will be sending out links to the recordings after each session.
Seeking student ‘models’ to participate in photo shoot
The Enrollment Management Division at Shepherd is looking for vaccinated students to be “models” for our admissions materials. If you are available on Thursday, October 28, from 10-11 a.m. or 11 a.m.-noon, volunteer to participate in our photo shoot and represent Shepherd! Students of all ages and majors are encouraged to volunteer. Please wear either Shepherd gear or solid color clothing, with no patterns, designs, or corporate logos. Email Director of Marketing and Digital Strategy Heidi Schlag (hschlag@shepherd.edu) with questions or to sign up.
Fall 2021 Mental Health Summit for Health Sciences and Human Services Students
Students who are in or are considering careers in behavioral mental health and healthcare are invited to participate in a virtual Mental Health Summit for Health Sciences and Human Services Students on Tuesday, November 2, beginning at noon. The event, which is free to attend, will be hosted by the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission, West Virginia Community and Technical College System, and West Virginia Center for Nursing.
Dr. Heidi Dobish, Shepherd associate professor of psychology, is part of the event planning committee and will give a “lightning talk” to promote Shepherd's Ram Resilience. The Mental Health Summit will also feature a keynote presentation by Dr. Kristen Lee, professor, clinician, author, and lead faculty for behavioral science at Northeastern University. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear about wellness resources for students and healthcare providers and to talk with colleagues about next steps in improving mental health for their campuses. Click here to register.
News
Student Affairs begins campaign to make a local child’s dream come true
Students at Shepherd University are launching a campaign through the Make-a-Wish Foundation’s Wishmakers on Campus program to fulfill the dream of a local child, Gabriel Lee, and send him on a trip of a lifetime.
Women’s volleyball extends win streak to 17; Ellis wins PSAC honors
Shepherd football runs past Millersville; moves up in polls
Sophomore running back Ronnie Brown rushed 21 times for 115 yards and a score, and graduate student running back Chantz Swartz added 17 carries for 52 yards and a pair of scores to lead Shepherd to a 38-13 win over Millersville in PSAC East football action at Millersville. Ranked #11 in both the D2Football.com and AFCA polls, the Rams are in action again on Saturday, October 23, for a Homecoming game against West Chester.
Nursing students take part in cultural awareness training
A mix of D.N.P. and senior-level B.S.N. students in the School of Nursing participated in a BaFá BaFá cross-cultural simulation on Tuesday, October 19. The students were divided into two groups that created a series of different cultural norms such as language, values, and interpersonal communications and relationships that defined their group. Each group then sent an “ambassador” to the other group in an attempt to learn about and understand the other culture, then reported back to their home group.
School of Music to host jazz concert
The School of Music is hosting a night of Jazz at the Frank Center Theater on Friday, October 29, at 7:30 p.m., with the Shepherd Jazz Ensemble and special guest, jazz trombonist Dr. Euan Edmonds, a Shepherd University alumnus and adjunct professor. The ensemble will perform works by Juan Tizol and Duke Ellington, Larry Shay, Mark Fisher and Joe Goodwin, Charles Mingus, David Raskin and Johnny Mercer, Victor Young, Neal Hefti, and Luiz Bonfá.
Rude Mechanicals Medieval and Renaissance Players to present ‘Hamlet’ beginning November 5
The Rude Mechanicals Medieval and Renaissance Players will present William Shakespeare’s tragedy “Hamlet” starting Friday, November 5, in Reynolds Hall. “Hamlet” explores dysfunctional families, murder, and revenge, and the resulting trauma produced in Hamlet, his family, and friends. Performances will take place at 7:30 p.m. on November 5, 6, 12, and 13; 3 p.m. on November 7 and 14; and 8:30 p.m. on November 10 and 11. Performances are free for Shepherd students and employees with a valid Rambler ID, $2 for students who are in K-12 and at other colleges, and $7 for the public.
Civil War Center to host November 3 talk about historical artifacts
The George Tyler Moore Center for the Study of the Civil War will present a talk by Kate Egner Gruber, acting director of curatorial services at the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation, titled “Hidden Depth: Discovering Marginalized Narratives in Everyday Objects at the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown” on Wednesday, November 3, from 7-8:30 p.m. in the Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education auditorium. The event is free and open to the public.
Shepherd Sports Score Roundup
Men’s golf team places seventh at PSAC Championship
Cross country teams compete at Hood College Open
Men’s soccer edged by West Chester
Women’s soccer falls at West Chester
Women’s soccer loses a close one to Bloomsburg
Upcoming Events
Friday, October 22
11 a.m.—Women’s and men’s cross country at PSAC Championships
3 p.m.—Founders Day procession and celebration, starting at McMurran Hall
7 p.m.—Women’s volleyball at Shippensburg
Saturday, October 23
8 a.m.—School of Nursing Open House, Erma Ora Byrd Hall
9 a.m.—Alumni breakfast, McMurran Hall Lawn
10 a.m.—Homecoming parade, German Street
Noon—Football vs. West Chester
1 p.m.—Men’s soccer vs. Shippensburg
3 p.m.—150th Kick-off Party, on the Midway (immediately following the football game; time is approximate)
3:30 p.m.—Women’s soccer vs. Mansfield
Sunday, October 24
3 p.m.—Patrick Anthony, Clarinet Recital, Frank Arts Center W.H. Shipley Recital Hall
Monday, October 25
12:10-12:50 p.m.—Mindful Mondays, Cumberland Room
5:30-7 p.m.—Emotional Intelligence and Trauma in Social Services, Zoom
Tuesday, October 26
5:30-7 p.m.—Criminal Justice and Managing Trauma, Zoom
Wednesday, October 27
Noon-1:30 p.m.—Lifelong Learning Brown Bag Lecture: Considering the Dao, Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education multipurpose room (RSVP required)
2:30 p.m.—Women’s soccer at Lock Haven
7 p.m.—Men’s soccer at Lock Haven
7-8 p.m.—The Essential Kerner Commission Report with Jelani Cobb, Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education auditorium (RSVP required)
Thursday, October 28
5-8:30 p.m.—Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and Trauma-Informed Care, Zoom
Friday, October 29
7 p.m.—Women’s volleyball vs. East Stroudsburg
7 p.m.—Scary Stories Around the Campfire, behind White Hall
Saturday, October 30
1 p.m.—Women’s soccer vs. Millersville
2 p.m.—Football at Bloomsburg
2 p.m.—Women’s volleyball vs. Kutztown
3:30 p.m.—Men’s soccer vs. Millersville
Monday, November 1
3-5 p.m.—Michael Coppage, Phaze 2 Gallery
5-6 p.m.—Artist talk with Michael Coppage, Phaze 2 Gallery
Tuesday, November 2
Noon—Fall 2021 Mental Health Summit for Health Sciences and Human Services Students (registration required)
3 p.m.—Board of Governors Committee Meeting: Finance and Facilities, Ikenberry Hall 202
Wednesday, November 3
3-5 p.m.—Michael Coppage, Phaze 2 Gallery
Thursday, November 4
3-4 p.m.—Board of Governors Committee Meeting: Academic Programs and Development, Storer Ballroom 302
3-4 p.m.—Board of Governors Committee Meeting: Enrollment and Student and Community Affairs, Cumberland Room 223
4:15 p.m.—Board of Governors meeting, Storer Ballroom 302
7-8:30 p.m.—Diwali Festival, Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education auditorium
7:30 p.m.—Jazz at Shepherd: Jazz Combos, Frank Arts Center W.H. Shipley Recital Hall
Friday, November 5
3-5 p.m.—Michael Coppage, Phaze 2 Gallery
7 p.m.—Women’s volleyball vs. Lock Haven
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Dana L. Costa
Executive Director, University Communications
Shepherd University
P.O. Box 5000
Shepherdstown WV 25443-5000
