Vol. 6, No. 47 • June 10, 2022
President's Points of Pride
I am very proud to celebrate the noteworthy accomplishments of our faculty, staff, and students in this week’s Friday Highlights. Shepherd is fortunate to have prominent individuals who are recognized for their distinction at the regional and national levels. We appreciate their tireless commitment to excellence and advancing the mission of Shepherd University.
Meet Shepherd’s new provost: Dr. Stephen Spencer
All staff are invited to a Meet and Greet with Dr. Stephen Spencer, our new provost, on Friday, June 17 from 9-11 a.m. in Ikenberry 206. Stop by anytime to introduce yourself to Dr. Spencer and enjoy light refreshments. No RSVP needed.
Dr. Sam named to InvestmentNews 40 Under 40
Dr. Janine Sam, assistant professor of business administration, is among the 2022 InvestmentNews class of 40 Under 40. A team of reporters and editors selected the 40 out of hundreds of online nominations for the impressive list of achievements and goals they’ve achieved before turning 40. Sam earned her Ph.D. in financial planning at Texas Tech University and now serves as program director of the Certified Financial Planner Board-Registered Program at Shepherd. Through Shepherd’s Center for Financial Education, she also helps business students promote financial literacy in the community. Sam recently finished her term as president of the Academy of Financial Services. To read Sam’s 40 Under 40 profile, visit the InvestmentNews website.
Shepherd’s Klein named 2022 Sharp Shooter by West Virginia Executive Magazine
Congratulations to Martinsburg Center Director Jim Klein for being named a 2022 Sharp Shooter by West Virginia Executive Magazine! Sharp Shooters are West Virginians 43 years of age or older who have been in their West Virginia-based position for at least five years and have a record of active participation in community service and philanthropic efforts. Aside from managing Shepherd’s Martinsburg Center, Klein is immediate past president of the Berkeley County Schools Business Education Partnership and chair of the Eastern West Virginia Regional Airport Authority board. He is also a member of the board of directors for the Eastern Panhandle Transit Authority, Eastern Panhandle Regional Planning and Development Council, Martinsburg Rotary Club, Moose Lodge 120, and Elks 778, and a Main Street Martinsburg volunteer. Klein also serves on the advisory board for West Virginia Promise—The Alliance for Youth. In 2020, he became a sports color commentator for TV10. To read Klein’s Sharp Shooter profile, visit the West Virginia Executive Magazine website.
News
Upward Bound receives $1.5 million grant
Shepherd’s Upward Bound Program will continue serving Berkeley County high school students for the next five years thanks to a $1.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education. Upward Bound is one of several TRIO programs administered by the education department. Shepherd received its first Upward Bound grant in 2017.
Shepherd football ranked sixth in Lindy’s Top 25; Fisher, Bagent honored
The Shepherd football team is ranked sixth in the 2022 Lindy's Division II Top 25. Additionally, senior offensive lineman Joey Fisher gained first-team 2022 Lindy's All-Division II Team honors, while senior quarterback Tyson Bagent garnered second-team accolades.
Purtell named Academic All-American
Senior third baseman Nicole Purtell of the Shepherd softball team has been named to the 2022 CoSIDA Academic All-America® Division II Softball team, as selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). Purtell, a third-team selection, garnered CoSIDA Academic All-American accolades for the second consecutive year.
Cater represents Shepherd on 2023 College Football Hall of Fame ballot
Former Shepherd head football coach Monte Cater is a candidate on the 2023 College Football Hall of Fame Ballot as recently announced by the National Football Foundation and College Football Hall of Fame. Cater is one of 33 coaching candidates from the divisional ranks.
Upcoming Events
Saturday, June 11
6 p.m.—Mountain Music and More sponsored by the Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education, Patterson’s Mill (tickets required)
Tuesday, June 14
11 a.m.—3 Enrollment Marketing Open Session, Cumberland Room, Student Center
3 p.m.— Board of Governors Committee Meeting: Finance and Facilities, Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education, Room 165
Thursday, June 16
Last day to completely withdraw from Summer Session A
3-4 p.m.—Board of Governors Committee Meeting: Academic Programs and Development, Storer Ballroom 302, Student Center
3-4 p.m.—Board of Governors Committee Meeting: Enrollment and Student and Community Affairs, Cumberland Room 223, Student Center
4:15 p.m.—Board of Governors Meeting, Storer Ballroom 302, Student Center
Friday, June 17
9-11 a.m.—Meet and Greet with Provost Stephen Spencer, Ikenberry 206
Saturday, June 18
Friday, June 24
Noon—Junior String Orchestra Camp: Final Concert
1 p.m.—Senior String Orchestra Camp: Chamber Music Concert
1 p.m.—The Junior Jazz Camp: Final Concert, McCoy Rehearsal Hall
2 p.m.—Senior String Orchestra Camp: String Orchestra Concert
2 p.m.—The Senior Jazz Camp: Final Concert, McCoy Rehearsal Hall
6-8 p.m.—June Alumni Mixer, Brewer’s Alley, 124 N. Market St., Frederick, Maryland
Saturday, June 25
Monday, June 27
Summer Session A grades due
Tuesday, June 28
Grades available via RAIL for Summer Session A
Monday, July 4
Independence Day: University Closed
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Dana L. Costa
Executive Director, University Communications
Shepherd University
P.O. Box 5000
Shepherdstown WV 25443-5000
