Initiatives, News, and Events

Vol. 7, No. 19 • November 4, 2022

Native American Week events

In addition to Sunday’s Spirit Bear Pow Wow, Native American Week organizers are happy to announce another free event. On Friday, November 4, from 12:10-1:00 p.m. in the Scarborough Library Main Reading Room, Jeffrey Hogrefe, vice president of Changleska Luta Tiospe (which means Red Hoop Family in Lakota) and professor in the Department of Humanities and Media Studies at Pratt Institute presents “The Abolitionist Landscape Project, a cultural remapping of the Potomac River Valley.” The Abolitionist Landscape is a geographic, geological, and social construction in the uplands of the states of Maryland, West Virginia, Virginia, and Pennsylvania, where the events of the indigenous diaspora and abolition of slavery played out on a big stage in the years leading up to the U.S. Civil War.

Registration is open for Community Music program’s adult piano classes

Shepherd School of Music's 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.

School of Education hosts successful open house for future educators

Fifty-five high school students representing 12 high schools attended the School of Education’s ExCITed! Careers in Teacher Education event on October 28. Students in grades 9-12 who attended were from Berkeley, Morgan, and Mineral counties in West Virginia; Clarke and Frederick counties in Virginia; and Frederick County in Maryland. The students spent the day participating in education classes, meeting with various specialization coordinators, spending time with current teacher candidates, and learning important tips about what to expect as new college students and how to be successful in an educator preparation program like the one offered here at Shepherd. Of those in attendance, 24 will be graduating in May 2023. A total of 10 students submitted applications (five for Fall 2023 and five for Fall 2024), and a few others indicated they had already and/or were planning to apply online. To see a photo of students visiting with Rambo and J.C. the Ram, click here.

Our Campus Cares: Thanksgiving Baskets

This Thanksgiving, the Student Affairs Office of Student Community Services will continue the tradition of providing Thanksgiving baskets to Berkeley County Senior Services through the Our Campus Cares Initiative. Please consider purchasing the items for one complete basket. All donations should be delivered to the Student Affairs Administrative Office, Student Center 216, by November 16 at 5 p.m. Actual “baskets” are not required—a good ole brown paper bag with the recommended items is perfect. Donations should be labeled with inventory and “Thanksgiving Baskets.” Feel free to pick up a bag in the Student Affairs Administrative Office. For questions, contact Aly Nazarok, graduate assistant for Student Community Services, at anazarok@shepherd.edu.

Relay for Life: The biggest party in Jefferson County

Planning for the biggest party of the year has begun—getting ready for the big day on April 14, 2023. Jefferson County Relay’s Event Leadership Team is made up of 11 Shepherd students, Jefferson County community members, and Shepherd faculty and staff. This group is hard at work ensuring an impactful Relay experience in April. We invite all students, faculty, and staff— from student organizations to academic departments—to join in the fight against cancer and the celebration of our survivors and caregivers. For all the ways to get involved—being on a team, joining the Leadership Team, donating, or sponsoring a team—head to the Jefferson County Relay for Life website or contact Aly Nazarok (anazarok@shepherd.edu) or Melanie Ford (mford@shepherd.edu).

It’s time for First Friday

Join the Bonnie and Bill Stubblefield Institute for Civil Political Communications ListenLearnEngage Initiative and the Stubblefield Institute Civility Club for First Friday on November 4, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on the Robert C. Byrd Science Center Lawn. Attendees can enjoy an apple cider bar, snack on s’mores, play games, and win prizes.

Celebrating our Veterans

As a proud Yellow Ribbon school, Shepherd supports veterans in many ways, including the annual Military Appreciation Day football game. At this year’s event on October 29, veterans received “Shepherd University Supports Our Veterans” buttons and “Let Freedom Ring” ring pops.

On Friday, November 11, at 6 p.m., veterans and their families are invited to Pizza Night in the Veterans Center in Gardiner Hall. Please RSVP to Mary Beth Myers, success coach for international and veteran students, at mmyers17@shepherd.edu.

Employees are encouraged to put this Shepherd University Supports Our Veterans sign on their office doors next week and join The Division of Student Affairs in decorating their doors to show support for veterans at Shepherd and around the world.

President Hendrix joins Coach McCook’s radio show

Thursdays during football season mean Head Football Coach Ernie McCook is hosting his radio show, The Ernie McCook Show, from Captain Benders Tavern in Sharpsburg, Maryland. The October 27 show was a star-studded evening with 2021 Harlon Hill Award-Winning Quarterback Tyson Bagent, Senior Fullback Michael McCook, and Shepherd University President Mary J.C. Hendrix! Tune in to 95.9 FM The Big Dawg Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. for the live show broadcast or catch previous shows on the station’s Facebook page.

Alex Demczak presentation on team building, integrity available online

On October 28, the Classified Employees Council hosted a virtual presentation by Alex Demczak, speaker, author, trainer, and entrepreneur, on team building and professional and personal integrity. The recording of this event is now available on the Classified Employees Council website for those unable to attend in person and those who would like to attend again virtually! There are also two copies of “The Sale,” the excellent book he co-wrote, in the Scarborough Library; one book is on reserve, and the other is in the regular collection.

Shepherd celebrates first-generation college students

In 2017, the inaugural First-Generation College Celebration took place through a collaboration between the Council for Opportunity in Education, the National TRIO organization, and the Center for First-Generation Student Success. Colleges and universities nationwide will host celebrations the first week in November—and so will Shepherd! Starting next week, TRIO Student Support Services is devoting three days to celebrating the amazing accomplishments of first-generation students, faculty, staff, and alumni. For details about the scheduled events, check out this flyer.

MRB receives $300K for Outdoor Center for Aviation Education

Congratulations to the Eastern West Virginia Regional Airport (MRB) for receiving $300,000 from the Berkeley County Council. The allocation will, in part, pay for Phase 1 of the airport’s Outdoor Center for Aviation Education. MRB is part of Shepherd’s new Hunter Carlos Willis Aviation Program, providing the ground school portion of the program when it launches in Fall 2023. Learn more about the Outdoor Center for Aviation Education and “West Virginia’s Greatest Air Show, a Centennial Celebration of Shepherd Field” scheduled for August 2023 from West Virginia Public Radio and The Journal (article may be behind a paywall for some).

Nursing students host state senator

Five College of Nursing students presented their group project to West Virginia State Sen. Hannah Geffert on October 28. As part of their class Nursing 443: Leadership with Dr. Lisa Zerull, Brianna Sine, Katlin Skelly, Michelle Sikes, Deanna Staley, and Kacey Sidow had to choose a health policy, research it, and advocate for it to a legislator. The team selected Sen. Geffert because of her history with Shepherd, the congressional district she represents, and the committees she sits on. They chose Friends with Paws, a program that places service dogs in schools across West Virginia. “Our education benefited from the meeting with the senator because it allowed us to share our concerns with an individual who has a platform to adequately advocate for the program, as well as allowing us to gain knowledge about the senator’s views on the program,” Sine said. “Senator Geffert also informed us of how we can advocate for the program within our community by making this program known.” All five students will complete their B.S.N. in December.

R.A.M. Initiative completion celebrated

The School of Recreation, Sport, and Exercise Sciences hosted a celebration on October 31 to thank all the sponsors, campus representatives, and faculty and staff involved in completing the R.A.M. (Ready, Aim, Move) Initiative. The R.A.M. Initiative is a walking path that includes educational information on 12 in-ground pedestals located strategically across the East and West campuses. The main display board is located in the Midway next to the Student Center. The project includes mileage indicators at each of the pedestals where participants can track and log their walking or jogging measurements or miles. Each pedestal contains a “fun fact” based on nutrition or wellness. To see photos of the celebration, visit our Flickr page.

News

Bagent earns invite to 2023 Hula Bowl, joins Fisher

Senior quarterback Tyson Bagent of the Shepherd football team has been invited to the 2023 Hula Bowl All-Star Game in Orlando, Florida. Bagent joins senior offensive lineman Joey Fisher as the first Shepherd players to be invited.

Seeding Your Future Initiative working to restructure the next STEM generation

The science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) field has a reputation that Dr. Sytil Murphy, associate professor of physics, wants to reshape. In addition to the common perception of STEM being a too-intimidating discipline, there has also been a long-acknowledged lack of gender equity. Shepherd’s Seeding Your Future Initiative, led by Murphy, strives to restructure STEM as a field of accessibility and diversity within the community.

Hohn Garners PSAC East All-Conference honors

Senior midfielder Sara Hohn of the Shepherd women's soccer team has been named to the 2022 PSAC Eastern Division All-Conference Team. Hohn, a second-team selection, helped lead the Rams to a 7-7-4 overall mark with a 6-7-3 record in conference play. She topped the team in goals (7), assists (5), and points (19).

University’s Civil War Center hosting November 9 talk about war’s impact in North Carolina

The end of the Civil War in North Carolina was a powerful experience that deeply impacted survivors. Historian Ernest Dollar captured this experience in his new book “Hearts Torn Asunder: Trauma in the Civil War’s Final Campaign in North Carolina,” in which he recounts the events and impact of the war’s chaotic finale on soldiers and civilians and how it shaped the rest of their lives. Dollar will share details from his book on Wednesday, November 9, at 7 p.m. in the Shepherdstown Public Library, 145 Higbee Lane, Shepherdstown, West Virginia. The presentation is sponsored by Shepherd University’s George Tyler Moore Center for the Study of the Civil War and is free and open to the public.

Shepherd’s Phaze 2 Gallery opens mixed-media show on November 9

Shepherd’s Phase 2 Gallery is hosting a mixed-media exhibit by Maryland-based artist Caitlin Gill from November 9-January 20, 2023. An opening reception is scheduled for Wednesday, November 9, from 4-6 p.m. in the Gallery. The reception and exhibit are free and open to the public.

Open auditions for ‘Urinetown: The Musical’ scheduled November 14 and 15

Shepherd’s School of Music will have auditions for its upcoming production of “Urinetown: The Musical” on Monday, November 14, and Tuesday, November 15, from 4-6 p.m. in the Frank Arts Center W. H. Shipley Recital Hall. Director kb saine will cast three male-presenting, five female-presenting, and ten non-gender-specific actors of all races, ages, and abilities. Auditions are open to Shepherd students, faculty and staff, and community members.

Department of Contemporary Arts and Theater to host annual Art Market November 17-19

Artwork created by Shepherd students will be on sale to the public during the annual Art Market November 17-19 at the Evolve pop-up shop, 106 W. German Street, Shepherdstown, West Virginia. Unique and affordable paintings, prints, mixed media work, photography, handmade jewelry, illustrations, note cards, stickers, and other items will be available.

Paw Parade offers pawsome time to all

Four pups came away winners during Shepherd’s Paw Parade and Party on October 30. A total of 32 dogs participated in the parade, and about 75 people attended the event, which raised $1,042 for Wishmakers on Campus® to benefit the University’s next Make-A-Wish child.

Volleyball ranked 10th in region

The Shepherd volleyball team is ranked 10th in the latest Atlantic Region rankings for games through October 30. The Rams went 2-0 last week to increase their win streak to 10 matches.

Ellis named PSAC East Defensive Athlete of the Week

Redshirt-sophomore libero Claire Ellis of the Shepherd volleyball team has been named PSAC East Defensive Athlete of the Week for the second time this season.

Bagent gains PSAC weekly honors

Senior quarterback Tyson Bagent of the Shepherd football team has earned PSAC East Offensive Athlete of the Week honors for the fifth time this season.

Shepherd football still ranked third in AFCA poll; sixth in D2Football.com poll; first in Super Region One

The Shepherd football team remains ranked third in the latest American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) Division II Coaches Poll and sixth in the latest D2Football.com poll. The team is ranked first in the latest Super Region One ranking for games through October 30. The Rams are one of four PSAC teams ranked in the region. The Rams return to action on Saturday, November 5, when they travel to East Stroudsburg for a 1:05 p.m. game.

Sports Roundup

October 29: Volleyball tops Bloomsburg for 10th straight win Read more »

October 29: Women’s soccer rallies past Lock Haven Read more »

October 29: Football tops Bloomsburg Read more »

October 29: Men’s soccer falls to West Chester Read more  » 

Events

Friday, November 4

11 a.m.-1 p.m.—First Friday, sponsored by The Bonnie and Bill Stubblefield Institute for Civil Political Communications Listen Learn Engage program, Robert C. Byrd Science Center Lawn (more information)

12:10-1 p.m.—“The Abolitionist Landscape Project, a cultural remapping of the Potomac River Valley” by Jeffrey Hogrefe, part of Shepherd’s Native American Week events, Scarborough Library Main Reading Room (more information)

2 p.m.—Collegiate Forensic Association Fall Tournament presented by the Debate and Forensics Team and the Department of Political Science, Global Studies, and Geography, White, Stutzman Slonaker, and Knutti halls

7 p.m.—Volleyball vs. West Chester

7:30 p.m.—Shepherd University’s Rude Mechanicals Medieval and Renaissance Players present William Shakespeare’s tragicomedy “The Winter’s Tale,” Reynolds Hall (tickets at the door)

Saturday, November 5

8 a.m.—Collegiate Forensic Association Fall Tournament presented by the Debate and Forensics Team and the Department of Political Science, Global Studies, and Geography, White, Stutzman Slonaker, and Knutti halls

11 a.m.— Men’s cross country at PSAC Championships (8K)

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

Noon— Women’s cross country at PSAC Championships (6K)

1:05 p.m.—Football at East Stroudsburg

2 p.m.—Volleyball vs. Millersville

7:30 p.m.—Rude Mechanicals Medieval and Renaissance Players present William Shakespeare’s tragicomedy “The Winter’s Tale,” Reynolds Hall (tickets at the door)

Sunday, November 6

11 a.m.-8 p.m.—Spirit Bear Pow Wow, sponsored by Native Teachings, Suzanne Shipley Wellness Center (more information)

3 p.m.— Corwin Neat Trombone Recital, Frank Arts Center W. H. Shipley Recital Hall

3 p.m.—Rude Mechanicals Medieval and Renaissance Players present William Shakespeare’s tragicomedy “The Winter’s Tale,” Reynolds Hall (tickets at the door)

Monday, November 7

First day of Spring 2023 Rail registration for continuing students

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

Tuesday, November 8

9:30-11:30 a.m.—First-generation breakfast, sponsored by TRIO Student Support Services, Midway (more information)

Wednesday, November 9

Last day of Spring 2023 academic advising for continuing students

9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.—First-generation College Students Celebration, sponsored by TRIO Student Support Services, Midway (more information)

Noon-1:30 p.m.— Lifelong Learning Brown Bag Series presents “The Life and Times of the Yiddish Language” by David Gordon, Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education auditorium (open to the public)

6-8 p.m.—Women for Shepherd Charcuterie Board Workshop, sponsored by the Shepherd University Foundation, Shepherdstown Train Station, 111 Audrey Eagle Dr, Shepherdstown, West Virginia (more information)

7:30 p.m.—Rude Mechanicals Medieval and Renaissance Players presents William Shakespeare's tragicomedy “The Winter's Tale,” Reynolds Hall (tickets at the door)

Thursday, November 10

4:15 p.m.—Board of Governors Meeting, Student Center Storer Ballroom

7:30 p.m.—Jazz at Shepherd, Jazz Combos, Frank Arts Center W.H. Shipley Recital Hall

7:30 p.m.—Rude Mechanicals Medieval and Renaissance Players presents William Shakespeare’s tragicomedy “The Winter's Tale,” Reynolds Hall (tickets at the door)

Friday, November 11

Last day to withdraw from a second-half semester class—see advisor by noon

5 p.m.—Women’s basketball vs. Alderson Broaddus (Jim Crowley Conference Challenge, Frostburg, Maryland)

5:30 p.m.—Men’s basketball at West Liberty (West Liberty Atlantic Region Crossover, West Liberty, West Virginia)

7:30 p.m.—Rude Mechanicals Medieval and Renaissance Players presents William Shakespeare's tragicomedy “The Winter's Tale,” Reynolds Hall (tickets at the door)

Saturday, November 12

9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.—Seeding Your Future Conference 2022 (more information)

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

Noon—Football at Mercyhurst

2 p.m.—Tabler Farm Annual Open House, Agricultural Innovation Center at Tabler Farm (more information)

3 p.m.—Women’s basketball at Frostburg State (Jim Crowley Conference Challenge, Frostburg, Maryland)

6 p.m.—Men’s basketball vs. Wheeling (West Liberty Atlantic Region Crossover, West Liberty, West Virginia)

7:30 p.m.—Masterworks Chorale, Frank Arts Center Theater (tickets required)

7:30 p.m.—Rude Mechanicals Medieval and Renaissance Players presents William Shakespeare's tragicomedy “The Winter’s Tale,” Reynolds Hall (tickets at the door)

Sunday, November 13

3 p.m.—Meghan Butler Voice Recital, Frank Arts Center W.H. Shipley Recital Hall

3 p.m.—Rude Mechanicals Medieval and Renaissance Players presents William Shakespeare’s tragicomedy “The Winter’s Tale,” Reynolds Hall (tickets at the door)

5 p.m.—Katherine Fetting Guitar Recital, Frank Arts Center W.H. Shipley Recital Hall

Monday, November 14

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

4-6 p.m.—Open auditions for “Urinetown: The Musical,” Frank Arts Center W.H. Shipley Recital Hall (more information)

7:30 p.m.—Percussion Ensemble Recital, Frank Arts Center W.H. Shipley Recital Hall

Tuesday, November 15

4-6 p.m.—Open auditions for “Urinetown: The Musical,” Frank Arts Center W.H. Shipley Recital Hall (more information)

7:30 p.m.—Small Ensembles and Composition Recital, Frank Arts Center W.H. Shipley Recital Hall

Wednesday, November 16

1:10 p.m.—Criminal Justice Lecture Series “Finding Justice” with Keith L. Wheaton, sponsored by the Department of Sociology, Criminology, and Criminal Justice (more information)

1:10 p.m.—Jacob Routzan Guitar Recital, Frank Arts Center W.H. Shipley Recital Hall

6 p.m.—Women’s Basketball at Bowie State

7 p.m.—Men’s Basketball vs. Frostburg State

7:30 p.m.—Piano Ensemble and Studio Recital, Frank Arts Center W.H. Shipley Recital Hall

Thursday, November 17

Noon-6 p.m.—Shepherd Art Market, sponsored by the Department of Contemporary Art and Theater, Evolve, 106 W. German St., Shepherdstown, West Virginia (more information)

5:30-7:30 p.m.—Regional November Alumni Association Mixer, sponsored by the Shepherd University Alumni Association, 50/50 Taphouse, 29 W Cork St., Winchester, Virginia (more information)

7:30 p.m. —Wind Symphony, Frank Arts Center Theater (tickets required)

Friday, November 18

Noon-8 p.m.—Shepherd Art Market, sponsored by the Department of Contemporary Art and Theater, Evolve, 106 W. German St., Shepherdstown, West Virginia (more information)

Saturday, November 19

10 a.m.-8 p.m.—Shepherd Art Market, sponsored by the Department of Contemporary Art and Theater, Evolve, 106 W. German St., Shepherdstown, West Virginia (more information)

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

Sunday, November 20

3 p.m.—Anthony Domina Percussion Recital, Frank Arts Center McCoy Rehearsal Hall

Shepherd University news and events are available here.

Shepherd Athletics news and schedules are available here.

To submit an idea for a future issue, email University Communications.

Dana L. Costa

Executive Director, University Communications

Shepherd University

P.O. Box 5000

Shepherdstown, WV 25443-5000