Initiatives, News, and Events

Vol. 7, No. 16 • October 14, 2022

President’s Points of Pride

Shepherd University is proud to celebrate Homecoming weekend on campus with a variety of noteworthy activities, including the Outstanding Alumna of the Year and the Finest Under 40 Award Ceremony; Shepherd University Alumni Association Golf Tournament; Emeriti Faculty and Staff Luncheon; Founders Day Celebration; College of Business 2022 Reunion and 75th Anniversary Dinner; Shepherd University Athletic Club Homecoming Party; Homecoming Parade; Alumni Breakfast on the McMurran Lawn; and the football game featuring our Shepherd Rams playing Millersville—with the unveiling of the new athletic logo. Please join us as we honor our history and look forward to the future!

Professor Gordon spends sabbatical comparing 19th century literature

Dr. David Gordon, professor of Asian history, is using his Fall 2022 sabbatical to compare two politically charged works of literature from the 19th century: a Japanese work titled “A Discourse by Three Drunkards on Government” and an East European Jewish work titled “The Mare.” Gordon recently conducted research at his alma mater, the University of Hawaii, using funding assistance from the Shepherd University Professional Development Committee, West Virginia Humanities Council, and Phi Kappa Phi honors society. He presented his research, titled “Contending with the Modern West: Japanese and Yiddish Satires in the Age of High Imperialism,” at the University of Hawaii’s Center of Japanese Studies. This hybrid lecture was subsequently uploaded to YouTube. Gordon intends to publish an article summarizing the results of his research for Education About Asia, a publication of the Association for Asian Studies. He will also present at Shepherd on this topic for the Faculty Research Forum on February 15, 2023.

Encourage students to convert their ideas into business opportunities

The 17th annual West Virginia Collegiate Business Plan Competition is now open for entries! The competition offers college students around the state the unique opportunity to make their business ideas come to life. This competition is open to students of all majors at both the undergraduate and graduate levels who are attending college in West Virginia. The first deadline is Friday, November 11, at noon. Please visit the competition website for additional details and deadlines , or contact Dr. Jim Dovel (jdovel@shepherd.edu) or Akshit Mudigonda (amudigon@shepherd.edu).

Freedom’s Run seeks volunteers

Shepherd has always been proud of its partnership with Freedom’s Run, which promotes itself as “An Event for Health and Heritage.” This year’s event, on Saturday, October 22, will bring hundreds of runners to the area to participate in one of the four race distances: marathon, half marathon, 10K, and 5K. Organizing Freedom’s Run takes countless hours of volunteer support, especially on registration day and race day. Please consider volunteering your time on either Friday, October 21, or Saturday, October 22, to help continue to make Freedom’s Run a huge success. For more information about the Freedom’s Run Race Series or the Freedom’s Run Community Grant Fund, or to register to run, visit the organization’s website.

Classified Employees Council offers free October 28 training for all employees

The Classified Employees Council invites all employees to a virtual presentation by Alex Demczak on team building and professional and personal integrity on Friday, October 28, at 2 p.m. Copies of Demczak’s book, co-authored by Jon Gordon, titled “The Sale” are available. If you would like a book, email Teresa Newcome (tburns@shepherd.edu ). This presentation is free and open to all staff and faculty. To join the conversation via Zoom, click on this link .

Alex Demczak is a top keynote speaker and trainer for the Jon Gordon Companies. He frequently delivers keynotes and conducts training programs based on The Power of Positive Leadership and The Power of a Positive Team with the goal of helping leaders transform their teams and change the world. Alex is an innovative entrepreneur that has a knack for starting new ventures such as Thrive U, Coach’s Corner, MU Courtesy Carts, Thrive, Speakers, Ignite small groups, and collaborates with multiple startups.

News

Foundation announces faculty excellence recipients

The Shepherd University Foundation provided more than $25,000 through endowed faculty excellence funds during the 2021-22 academic year. These faculty excellence awards spanned six recipients in six departments across campus.

Scarborough Lecture Series to explore astrobiology on October 18

Shepherd’s Scarborough Society Art and Lecture Series will present “Astrobiology’s Three Big Questions” featuring William Kramer, Ph.D., on Tuesday, October 18, at 7 p.m. in the Scarborough Library Reading Room. The event is free and open to the public. A reception will follow the lecture.

Shakespeare troupe residency includes October 25 performance, lectures

Shepherd’s Contemporary Theater Studies Program is hosting a residency of the Rustic Mechanicals, West Virginia’s only professional touring Shakespeare troupe, that will include a public performance of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” on Tuesday, October 25, at 7 p.m. in the Marinoff Theater.

Registration open for November 12 Seeding Your Future conference

Organizers of Shepherd’s annual Seeding Your Future conference are planning a fun-filled day of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) exploration for middle school-age girls and non-binary students on Saturday, November 12, from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. on Shepherd’s campus. Registration is now open for the free conference for students in grades 5-8.

Shepherd announces formation of Hunter Carlos Willis Aviation Program advisory board

Shepherd’s Hunter Carlos Willis Aviation Program announces the formation of an advisory board that will help further develop the academic program, which the College of Business plans to offer as a multi-disciplinary concentration within the Business Administration major beginning in the fall of 2023. The program will place an emphasis on the management skills required to successfully work and advance up the career ladder in the aviation industry.

Shepherd Criminal Justice Lecture Series to feature October 24 talk by Ranson police officer

Shepherd’s Criminal Justice Lecture Series will present “An In-depth Look at the Duties of Law Enforcement” with Ranson Police Department Cpl. Charles Lynch on Monday, October 24, from 1:10-2 p.m. via Zoom. The event is free and open to the public.

Shepherd inducts three into Athletic Hall of Fame

The Shepherd University Athletic Hall of Fame inducted three new members at the annual induction banquet on Friday, October 7, at the Storer Ballroom on the Shepherd campus. Football player Chad Broadwater '98, joined Ric Hutterly '65 (men's swimming), and Glenn Edwards '74 (men's tennis) as the 36th class to be inducted. The "terrific trio" brings the total number of inductees in the Shepherd Athletic Hall of Fame to 162.

Shepherd football ranked fourth in AFCA Poll, fifth in D2Football.com Poll

The Shepherd football team is ranked fourth in the latest American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) Division II Coaches' Poll and fifth in the D2Football.com Poll for October 10. Shepherd posted a 72-7 win over Lock Haven on October 8. The Rams return to action on Saturday, October 15, when they host Millersville at noon for Homecoming.

Sports Roundup

October 7: Volleyball downs Lock Haven Read more »

October 8: Football handles Lock Haven Read more »

October 8: Men’s soccer ties East Stroudsburg Read more »

October 8: Women’s soccer falls to Bloomsburg Read more »

October 8: Volleyball tops Bloomsburg for fifth straight win Read more »

October 10: Women’s golf finishes third at Husky Invitational Read more »

October 12: Men’s soccer falls to Millersville Read more »

October 12: Women’s soccer edged by Shippensburg Read more »

Upcoming Events

Friday, October 14

Men’s golf at PSAC Championships (Lebanon, PA)

7 a.m.—31st Annual Alumni Association Golf Tournament, The Club at Cress Creek, Shepherdstown, West Virginia

3:30-5 p.m.—Founders Day Celebration, sponsored by the Shepherd University Foundation, parade starts at McMurran Hall, program takes place on Potomac Place lawn

5-7 p.m.—College of Business Reunion Dinner, Student Center Storer Ballroom (RSVP required)

6:30 p.m.—Shepherd University Athletic Club (SUAC) Homecoming Party, Smallwood & Small Pavilion, free and open to the public (RSVP requested)

7 p.m.—Volleyball vs. Shippensburg

7 p.m.—“The Thanksgiving Play,” presented by the Shepherd Contemporary Theater Studies program, Marinoff Theater (free for students, donations requested)

7:30 p.m.—Jazz at Shepherd, Jazz Ensemble Concert, Frank Arts Center Theater (tickets required)

Saturday, October 15

Men’s golf at PSAC Championships (Lebanon, PA)

8:45 a.m.—Ram Band reunion practice, Ken Boone Field House, Ram Stadium (RSVP required )

9 a.m.—Alumni Breakfast on the Lawn, sponsored by the Shepherd University Alumni Association, McMurran Hall Lawn

10 a.m.—Homecoming Parade, German St.

11:30 a.m.—“Voices from Appalachia” radio show (listen online)

11:45—Ram Band reunion pre-game, Ken Boone Field House, Ram Stadium

Noon—Football vs. Millersville (Homecoming)

Official Post-game Party, sponsored by the Shepherd University Alumni Association, Great American Brewing Company, 16609 Shepherdstown Pike, Sharpsburg, Maryland (immediately following the football game)

12:30 p.m.—Women’s cross country at Inter-Regional Border Battle (6K)

1 p.m.—Women’s soccer vs. East Stroudsburg (Homecoming)

1:15 p.m.—Men’s cross country at Inter-Regional Border Battle (8K)

3:30 p.m.—Men’s soccer vs. Shippensburg (Homecoming)

7 p.m.—“The Thanksgiving Play,” presented by the Shepherd Contemporary Theater Studies program, Marinoff Theater (free for students, donations requested)

Sunday, October 16

Men’s golf at PSAC Championships (Lebanon, PA)

2 p.m.—“The Thanksgiving Play,” presented by the Shepherd Contemporary Theater Studies program, Marinoff Theater (free for students, donations requested)

5 p.m.—Shepherd Music Voice Faculty Recital, Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, 401 Museum Dr., Hagerstown, Maryland (tickets required)

Monday, October 17

12:10-12:50 p.m.—Mindful Monday, Student Center Cumberland Room

6:30 p.m.—President’s Lecture Series “Innovation is a Contact Sport” by Ret. Rear Admiral Jay Cohen, sponsored by the President’s Office and Lifelong Learning, Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education auditorium (more information)

Tuesday, October 18

12:30-3:30 p.m.—Flu shot and COVID bivalent booster clinic, sponsored by the Shepherd Health Center and Shepherdstown Pharmacy, Suzanne Shipley Wellness Center

7 p.m.—Art and Lecture Series: “Astrobiology’s Three Big Questions” with William Kramer, Ph.D., sponsored by the Scarborough Society and Shepherd University Foundation, Scarborough Library Reading Room

Wednesday, October 19

6 p.m.—Men’s Soccer at Bloomsburg

Thursday, October 20

Fall Break (no classes)

Friday, October 21

Fall Break (no classes)

7 p.m.—CATF Fall Reading Series, “Spiritus/Virgil’s Dance,” Marinoff Theater (tickets required)

7 p.m.—Volleyball at East Stroudsburg

Saturday, October 22

7:30 a.m.-2 p.m.—Freedom’s Run (more information )

11:30 a.m.—“Voices from Appalachia” radio show (listen online)

Noon—Football at West Chester

2 p.m.—Volleyball at Kutztown

6 p.m.—CATF Fall Reading Series, “Our Shrinking Shrinking World,” Marinoff Theater (tickets require d)

Sunday, October 23

5 p.m.—Lorie Payne Organ Recital, St John's Episcopal Church, 101 S. Prospect St., Hagerstown, Maryland

Monday, October 24

12:10-12:50 p.m.—Mindful Monday, Student Center Cumberland Room

1:10-2 p.m.—Criminal Justice Lecture Series “An In-depth Look at the Duties of Law Enforcement” by Ranson Police Department Cpl. Charles Lynch (via Zoom)

Tuesday, October 25

7 p.m.—The Rustic Mechanicals, a subsidiary of Vintage Theatre Company, performs “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” Marinoff Theatre (tickets $10 at the door)

Wednesday, October 26

Spring 2023 academic advisement begins for continuing students

6:30 p.m.—Men’s Soccer at Lock Haven

Thursday, October 27

7 p.m.—“To Be Free Someday: Reflections on Slavery & Freedom in the Shenandoah Valley During the Civil War Era” by Professor Jonathan Noyalas, sponsored by the George Tyler Moore Center for the Study of the Civil War, Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education auditorium

Friday, October 28

Last day to withdraw from a full semester class — see advisor by noon

2 p.m.—Virtual training by Alex Demczak, sponsored by the Classified Employees Council (free for faculty and staff, via Zoom)

7 p.m.—Volleyball at Lock Haven

7:30 p.m.—Fall Choral Concert, Frank Arts Center Theater (tickets required)

Saturday, October 29

11:30 a.m.—“Voices from Appalachia” radio show (listen online )

Noon —Football vs. Bloomsburg (Senior Day/Military Appreciation Day)

Noon —Men’s Soccer vs. West Chester

2 p.m.—Volleyball at Bloomsburg

Sunday, October 30

1 p.m.—Paw Parade & Party, sponsored by the Wishmakers on Campus, Stutzman-Slonaker Hall to Midway Lawn (registration of dogs required, donations encouraged )

3 p.m.—Natalie McGeachy Clarinet Recital, W.H. Shipley Recital Hall

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Dana L. Costa

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Shepherd University

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Shepherdstown, WV 25443-5000