Vol. 7, No. 8 • August 19, 2022
President’s Points of Pride
This past week Shepherd served as the host campus for an important conference on oral health in the Panhandle: Capacity, Challenges, and Opportunity, orchestrated by two leaders in the field from CareQuest Institute for Oral Health: Dr. Marcia Brand, strategic advisor (and former chair of Shepherd’s Board of Governors), and Dr. Mike Monopoli, vice president. Critical topics were addressed and focused on tobacco use in West Virginia, photobiomodulation, substance use recovery, serving the Panhandle’s underserved, and oral health workforce capacity. In addition to CareQuest, other key stakeholder organizations included the West Virginia Oral Health Coalition, the West Virginia University School of Dentistry, Shenandoah Community Health Center, Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine at Marshall University, West Virginia Oral Health Program, and the West Virginia Rural Health Association, along with staff members representing Senators Manchin and Capito and Appalachian Regional Commission Federal Co-Chair Gayle Manchin. The distinguished speakers and attendees discussed a multi-faceted approach to assessing oral health care in our region and explored best practices for improving oral health outcomes through collaborative partnerships. Shepherd stands ready to assist with moving this agenda forward in a productive manner.
Shepherd welcomes 14 new faculty for the 2022-23 academic year
As we welcome the largest cohort of new students since 2018, we also welcome 14 new faculty for the 2022-23 academic year. These talented educators represent the spectrum of specialties, and we are honored to have them join the Ram Fam! To put names to faces, study this group photograph.
Alumna receives graduate scholarship
Congratulations to recent Shepherd graduate Isabella Hawkinberry, who was awarded the Hazel Ruby McQuain Graduate Scholarship. This scholarship, administrated by the West Virginia University Office of Graduate Education and Life, honors Hazel Ruby McQuain, a businesswoman devoted to community development in Morgantown. Isabella graduated with a degree in English in May and will use this scholarship to pursue her master’s in teaching, with a concentration in English. In addition to pursuing a graduate degree, Isabella will also be teaching English at Spring Mills High School starting this fall. Read this announcement to learn more about Isabella and the scholarship.
Dr. Jason Best talks with West Virginia Public Radio about the impact of the Webb Telescope on science, education
Appalachian Chamber Music Festival in full swing
News
Civil War Center, Antietam National Battlefield to host September 10 symposium
The George Tyler Moore Center for the Study of the Civil War and Antietam National Battlefield are sponsoring a daylong symposium commemorating the 160th anniversary of the Battle of Antietam on Saturday, September 10, at Frederick Community College. The symposium, “Exposed to the Fire of Slavery and Freedom,” will take place from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. in FCC’s Jack B. Kussmaul Theater and is free and open to the public.
Masterworks Chorale announces August 22 auditions
Shepherd’s Masterworks Chorale, the Eastern Panhandle’s premiere vocal ensemble, under the direction of Visiting Choral Director Dr. Steven Grives, will have auditions for the 2022-2023 season on Monday, August 22, at 7:30 p.m. in the Frank Arts Center McCoy Rehearsal Hall. Auditions are open to everyone and consist of vocal exercises. Singers are not required to prepare a piece in advance.
Jefferson Security Bank honors former board member with gift to Shepherd University Foundation
Jefferson Security Bank has made a $5,000 donation to the Shepherd University Foundation’s William E. and Jo Ann Jackson Knode Scholarship Endowment. The donation honors longtime Shepherd supporter and 1958 graduate William E. “Bill” Knode, Jr. for his unwavering dedication and generosity that embodies the spirit of the Shepherd community.
Chemistry students present research at statewide conference
Three Shepherd chemistry majors—Jaime Cooperman, Paige Kefauver, and William Prudnick—presented their research this summer at the 2022 West Virginia University Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium in Morgantown. Kefauver was a runner-up in the Physical Sciences and Engineering division of the poster session and was awarded a cash prize.
Shepherd to host football media day events
The Shepherd football team will be hosting an autograph session and an intrasquad scrimmage in conjunction with Media Day on Saturday, August 20, starting at 1 p.m. at Ram Stadium.
Shepherd football picked sixth in AFCA preseason poll
The football team is ranked sixth in the 2022 American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) Division II Preseason Poll for August 15. Shepherd is coming off a 13-2 overall mark after advancing to the national semifinals in 2021. Shepherd opens the 2022 campaign on Thursday, September 1 when the Rams travel to Southern Connecticut State for a 5:30 p.m. game.
Men’s soccer team picked to finish seventh in PSAC East
Shepherd has been picked to finish seventh in the PSAC East in the 2022 Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Men's Soccer Preseason Poll as voted on by the league's coaches. The Rams are slated to open the season on Thursday, August 25, at 4:30 p.m. when they host the University of the District of Columbia.
Women’s soccer team picked to finish seventh in PSAC East
Shepherd has been picked to finish seventh in the PSAC East in the 2022 Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Women's Soccer Preseason Poll as voted on by the league's coaches. The Rams are slated to open the season on Thursday, August 25, at 2. p.m. when they host Pitt-Johnstown.
Upcoming Events
Friday, August 19
9 a.m.—New Student Convocation, Ram Stadium
Saturday, August 20
1 p.m.—Shepherd football media day, Smallwood and Small Pavilion at Ram Stadium
2 p.m.—Shepherd football scrimmage, Ram Stadium
Monday, August 22
Fall 2022 classes begin
9 a.m.-4 p.m.—Add/Drop and Late Registration via RAIL or at Ikenberry Hall
Wednesday, August 24
Thursday, August 25
2 p.m.—Women’s soccer vs. Pitt-Johnstown
4:30 p.m.—Men’s soccer vs. University of the District of Columbia
Friday, August 26
9 a.m.-4 p.m.—Last day to add/drop or late register via RAIL or at Ikenberry Hall
11 a.m.—Women’s volleyball vs. Alderson Broaddus (Ram Rumble)
1 p.m.—Women’s volleyball vs. Chowan University (Ram Rumble)
7 p.m.—Women’s volleyball vs. Felician (Ram Rumble)
Saturday, August 27
2:30 p.m.—Men’s soccer vs. Bloomfield (Youth Soccer Day)
5 p.m.—Women’s volleyball vs. Dominican (Ram Rumble)
7 p.m.—Women’s volleyball vs. Shaw (Ram Rumble)
Sunday, August 28
1 p.m.—Women’s soccer vs. St. Thomas Aquinas (Alumni Day)
Wednesday, August 31
4 p.m.—Men’s soccer at Pitt-Johnstown
7 p.m.—Women’s soccer at Kutztown
Thursday, September 1
5:30 p.m.—Football at Southern Connecticut State
6 p.m.—Shepherd Salon Series sponsored by Jefferson Security Bank, Faculty Jazz Ensemble, Butcher Center Plaza (free and open to the public)
Friday, September 2
Last day for instructor-approved late adds via RAIL
Last day to change a course from credit to pass/fail status
5 p.m.—Women’s volleyball vs. Queens (Georgian Court Invitational)
8 p.m.—Women’s and men’s cross country at Galen Piper Cross Country Challenge (Shippensburg, PA)
Saturday, September 3
Noon—Women’s volleyball vs. Georgian Court (Georgian Court Invitational)
Noon —Men’s soccer at Slippery Rock
2 p.m.—Women’s volleyball vs. Saint Rose (Georgian Court Invitational)
4 p.m.—Women’s soccer vs. Millersville (Youth Soccer Day)
Monday, September 5
Labor Day—University Closed
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Dana L. Costa
Executive Director, University Communications
Shepherd University
P.O. Box 5000
Shepherdstown, WV 25443-5000
