Vol. 6, No. 18 • October 29, 2021
President’s Points of Pride
I am delighted to share with you that Shepherd’s Fall application numbers continue to remain strong – with a 68% increase over last year at this time (73% increase in first-year applications and a 30% increase in transfer applications). Our in-state, first-year applications have increased by nearly 133%! Web traffic is also up 16% over this time last year. The Admissions staff is wrapping up a successful Fall travel season with off-campus visits. This season, they will have traveled to 200+ high schools and 73 college fairs. We are indebted to the Enrollment Management, Marketing, and Admissions team for their collective efforts to advance student recruitment. Thank you to everyone involved – our staff, faculty, and students!
Thankful to be a Ram 2021 supports Shepherd athletics
It’s that time of year again: the Shepherd athletics Thankful to be a Ram fundraising campaign. Take a moment to watch Vice President for Athletics Chauncey Winbush explain the program on Facebook or go straight to the website to donate what you can! The campaign runs through November 21 and every dollar helps our student-athletes compete at the highest level!
Memories of Homecoming 2021 available online
We hope everyone who attended the various Homecoming activities had a great time! October 21-23, we honored Shepherd’s 2021 Alumna of the year and Finest Under 40. Holly Morgan Frye is the Alumna of the Year and the newest class of Finest Under 40 includes Joseph Hooks, Elizabeth Ricketts, and Tyler Kambis. Founders Day offered the opportunity to celebrate Shepherd’s past, present, and future with a procession from McMurran Hall to Potomac Place, remarks by Frye, President Mary J.C. Hendrix, and SGA President Elana Gutman. Homecoming wrapped up on Saturday with the Alumni Breakfast in front of McMurran Hall, parade, 150th Anniversary kickoff party, and football game against West Chester, with the Rams holding on to win 42-38.
Shepherd Agricultural Innovation Center hosting October 30 open house
Everyone is welcome to see what goes on at the Agricultural Innovation Center at Tabler Farm on Saturday, October 30. The farm is hosting an open house from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. that will include scheduled tours, farm-to-table food tasting, live music with Wayne Snow, free food catered by Teyta’s Treats, pumpkin painting, and corn hole. The farm is located at 482 Billmyer Road, Shepherdstown. Information is available on the Shepherd Farm Facebook page.
Meet the women and animals who make up the Mustang Discovery Ride
The Mustang Discovery Ride is coming through our area and will be making a stop at Shepherd on the Midway by Ram Stadium on Monday, November 1, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. If you are not familiar with this effort, it is part of a campaign to encourage the adoption of 5,300 mustangs in holding pens that need permanent homes. The women behind this project, Lisanne Fear and Hannah Catalino, are riding their own mustangs from coast-to-coast—from Delaware to California—covering 5,000 miles along the American Discovery Trail to raise awareness of the adoption needs and to educate the public along the way. Shepherd is fortunate to be a stop on their journey, and we encourage you to come by the Midway, learn about the group’s path to activism, and experience the wonderful animals they seek to save.
New Business Plan Competition for high school juniors and seniors
Our Campus Cares collecting Thanksgiving baskets for local seniors
The annual Thanksgiving Basket Drive is here! The Office of Student Community Service is hosting the first "Our Campus Cares" event of the 2021-22 academic year. All baskets will be donated to Berkeley Senior Services in Martinsburg. The basket drive is happening now through November 15. All donations should be brought to the Student Affairs administrative suite, Student Center 216. If you have questions, please contact Danielle Stephenson at dstephen@shepherd.edu. Please visit RamPulse for more information and a list of items needed in each basket.
West Virginia Business Plan Competition deadline approaching
Calling all student-entrepreneurs! Are you interested in seeing your business idea become reality? The collegiate division of the West Virginia Business Plan Competition is open to any degree-seeking student taking a minimum of 3-credit hours at a West Virginia college or university. The winner will be named in April 2022—and receive $10,000 as well as accounting and legal services to start their business—but the first deadline is November 5. For more information, including requirements, timelines, and submission details, visit the West Virginia Business Plan Competition website.
Seeding Your Future conference registration deadline is October 31
Only a few days left! Registration for the Seeding Your Future conference will be open through Sunday, October 31. The Seeding Your Future conference aims to increase interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics for girls in grades 5-8. Spaces are still open, so please register as soon as possible to secure a spot for your student. The registration form is available on the Seeding Your Future website.
First Friday returns on November 5! Meet us on the library steps.
If you liked our first First Friday event in October, join us again on November 5 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on the steps of the Scarborough Library for more fun and socializing. This month, the Shepherd University Foundation is sponsoring First Friday with free refreshments and some cool giveaways (while they last!). All students and employees are welcome. Hope to see you there!
Save the date: West Virginia State Auditor John B. McCuskey speaking on campus
West Virginia State Auditor John B. McCuskey will be our guest on Tuesday, November 16 at 4:30 p.m. in White Hall, room 113 to speak with students about jobs in business, finance, and accounting, and the impressive business of running a large state agency. Let’s show the auditor our Shepherd spirit by having a great turnout for his visit. Many thanks to the Accounting Club for hosting Auditor McCuskey. If you have any questions about the event, please contact Cindy Vance.
School of Music presents a master class with Jazz Saxophonist Jeff Lederer
Shepherd’s School of Music will present a master class on Friday, November 5, at 10 a.m. with New York City-based Jeff Lederer, a saxophonist, clarinetist, composer, and educator whose work crosses the genres of jazz, Latin, and creative improvised music. The master class will take place in the Frank Center, room 157, and is free and open to the public. Attendees must register in advance at the Jeff Lederer master class registration page.
News
Veterans Support Services to commemorate Veterans Day with film viewing
Veterans Support Services is sponsoring a free viewing of the documentary “Walk With Frank” on Thursday, November 11, in the Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education auditorium. The documentary is the story of Frank Romeo’s 50-year journey, which began in 1968 when he enlisted in the U.S. Army to fight in the Vietnam War. Participants will meet Romeo at 12:30 p.m. followed by a screening of the documentary at 1 p.m.
Common Reading program to host November 9 talk by Catherine Clinton
The author of this year’s Common Reading book, “Harriet Tubman: The Road to Freedom,” will give a talk on Tuesday, November 9, at 7 p.m. in the Frank Center Theater. The event, which is sponsored by the Shepherd University Foundation, is free and open to the public.
Debate team competes in Randolph-Macon College Invitational
The Shepherd debate team traveled to compete in the Randolph-Macon College Invitational Debate Tournament October 22 and 23. With a new coach, Kate Stotler, and no debate team members having ever competed in an in-person tournament, the team was ecstatic to have five students make the finals and place in their various events.
READ poster featuring Dr. Lindsey Levitan unveiled at Breakfast on the Porch
The Scarborough Library hosted Breakfast on the Porch on October 25 and unveiled the newest READ poster featuring Dr. Lindsey Levitan, Shepherd University 2021 Outstanding Teacher and associate professor of psychology. Levitan chose “The Princess Bride” as her favorite book.
Phi Beta Delta Honor Society, Multi-Cultural Leadership Team to host Diwali/Tihar festival
The Diwali/Tihar Hindu festival will be observed at Shepherd on Thursday, November 4, beginning at 7 p.m. in the Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education auditorium and via Zoom. Shepherd students will share some of the traditional practices associated with the festival, including Hindu prayer in song, a presentation on Tibet and its Tihar celebrations, and exchange of sweets for those attending in person. The event, which is free and open to the public, is sponsored by Phi Beta Delta Honor Society for International Scholars as well as Shepherd’s Multi-Cultural Leadership Team.
Creative Writing Workshop scheduled for November 4 in Hagerstown
The Society for Creative Writing in the English and Modern Languages department is excited to be partnering with the Hagerstown branch of the Washington County Free Library for a writing workshop that will focus on personal essays on Thursday, November 4, from 6-7 p.m. in room 334 at the Alice Virginia and David W. Fletcher Branch at 100 S. Potomac St., Hagerstown, Maryland. Those interested can register online with the library.
Shepherd football outlasts West Chester for a Homecoming win
Junior quarterback Tyson Bagent completed 19-of-27 passes for 234 yards and three touchdowns, while junior running back Ty Hebron had 11 carries for 174 yards and a pair of scores to lead #11 Shepherd to a 42-38 win over West Chester in PSAC East football action for Homecoming at Ram Stadium.
Football among the top in first regional rankings; moves in other rankings
Hebron named PSAC East Offensive Athlete of the Week and to DC Touchdown Club Honor Roll
PSAC East women’s and men’s basketball preseason polls released
With basketball season just around the corner, PSAC released its preseason polls for the 2021-22 season. Shepherd’s women’s team has been picked to finish second in the PSAC East, while the men’s team is predicted to finish sixth. The women open their season on November 12 against Davis & Elkins in the PSAC/MEC Challenge at Frostburg State, with the home opener coming on November 17 at 5:30 p.m. against Bowie State. The men open the season at home on November 12 when they take on Fayetteville State at 7 p.m. in first-day action of the Dave Russell Conference Challenge. Season and single-game tickets for both teams are still available.
Shepherd Sports Score Roundup
Women’s soccer knocks off Mansfield
Men’s soccer downs Shippensburg
Women’s volleyball falls at Shippensburg
Tennis teams split with Frostburg State
Hohn leads women’s soccer past Lock Haven
Men’s soccer falls at Lock Haven
Upcoming Events
Friday, October 29
7 p.m.—Women’s volleyball vs. East Stroudsburg
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
9 a.m.-4 p.m.—First day of Spring 2022 RAIL registration for continuing students
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
Last day of academic advisement for continuing students for Spring 2022
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, Student Center Storer Ballroom
3-4 p.m.—Board of Governors Committee Meeting: Enrollment and Student and Community Affairs, Student Center Cumberland Room
4:15 p.m.—Board of Governors meeting, Student Center Storer Ballroom
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
11 a.m.-1 p.m.—First Friday sponsored by the Shepherd University Foundation, Scarborough Library steps
3-5 p.m.—Michael Coppage, Phaze 2 Gallery
7 p.m.—Women’s volleyball vs. Lock Haven
7 p.m.—When We Were Young and Unafraid by Sarah Treem, Frank Arts Center (tickets required)
Saturday, November 6
Noon—Football vs. East Stroudsburg (Military Appreciation Day)
Noon—Men’s soccer at East Stroudsburg
2 p.m.—When We Were Young and Unafraid by Sarah Treem, Frank Arts Center (tickets required)
2:30 p.m.—Women’s soccer at East Stroudsburg
4 p.m.—Women’s volleyball vs. Bloomsburg
7 p.m.— When We Were Young and Unafraid by Sarah Treem, Frank Arts Center (tickets required)
Sunday, November 7
2 p.m.—When We Were Young and Unafraid by Sarah Treem, Frank Arts Center (tickets required)
3 p.m.—Ian Walton, Bassoon Recital, Frank Arts Center W.H. Shipley Recital Hall
5 p.m.—Issac Cheston, Clarinet Recital, Frank Arts Center W.H. Shipley Recital Hall
7 p.m.— When We Were Young and Unafraid by Sarah Treem, Frank Arts Center (tickets required)
Monday, November 8
12:10 p.m.—FOSL Workshop: Using Student Evaluation Data, Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education multipurpose room
3-5 p.m.—Michael Coppage, Phaze 2 Gallery
Tuesday, November 9
12:35 p.m.—FOSL Workshop: Using Student Evaluation Data, Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education multipurpose room
Wednesday, November 10
3-5 p.m.—Michael Coppage, Phaze 2 Gallery
Thursday, November 11
12:30 p.m.—Walk With Frank, Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education auditorium
3:30 p.m.—Induction Ceremony for Phi Beta Delta Honor Society for International Scholars, Student Center Storer Ballroom
7:30 p.m.—Shepherd Salon Series with Robin Rhodes and Friends, Frank Arts Center Theater
Friday, November 12
Last day to withdraw from second-half semester class (see advisor by noon)
3-5 p.m.—Michael Coppage, Phaze 2 Gallery
7 p.m.—Women’s volleyball at West Chester
Shepherd University news and events are available here.
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Dana L. Costa
Executive Director, University Communications
Shepherd University
P.O. Box 5000
Shepherdstown WV 25443-5000
