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Vol. 7, No. 15 • October 7, 2022
President’s Points of Pride
Tonight, Shepherd will host the 36th annual University Athletic Hall of Fame ceremony, sponsored by the Alumni Association, the Shepherd University Athletic Club, the Athletic Department, and the Foundation. Induction into the Shepherd University Athletic Hall of Fame is one of the highest honors one can achieve. Congratulations to Ric Hutterly (for men’s swimming), Glenn Edwards (for men’s tennis), and Chad Broadwater (for football), as well as the Medallion recipient—The Rotary Club of Shepherdstown.
Joey Fisher makes Shepherd football history
Senior offensive lineman Joey Fisher of the Shepherd football team has been invited to the 2023 Hula Bowl All-Star Game in Orlando, Florida. Fisher is the first Shepherd player to be invited. Fisher, a bonafide candidate for the Gene Upshaw Award as the best lineman in NCAA Division II football, keys the offensive line play for the Rams. Fisher has helped Shepherd rank first in total offense and third in passing offense. Watch Coach McCook announce the good news to the team in this Twitter video.
Celebrating National Hispanic Month with food, dance, and cultural experiences
In celebration of National Hispanic Month, Global Shepherd Students, Multicultural Student Affairs, and International Affairs are hosting “A Taste of ‘La Cultura Latina’” on Friday, October 7, at 5:30 p.m. in the Cumberland Room. The event celebrates the important contributions that Hispanic and Latin American individuals and culture have made and continue to make around the world. The event will include food from the region, presentations, and a Latin Dance experience facilitated by Gloria Villalta, a dance instructor from Antigua, Guatemala. Don’t miss this evening of food, movement, and cultural exchange!
Show your Shepherd spirit!
Get ready for Homecoming Spirit Week Oct. 10-15! This year's Homecoming theme is Ramily Game Night. In addition to the student spirit week events found on RamPulse, the entire community is invited to join us for the Founder's Day celebration on Friday, October 14 (see below). On Saturday, the Homecoming Parade starts at 10 a.m., after the annual Alumni Brunch on McMurran Lawn at 9 a.m. After the parade, make your way to Ram Stadium for pre-game festivities and the announcement of the Homecoming Court at 11:30 a.m. The Homecoming football game kicks off at noon, where fans will cheer the Rams on as they play Millersville. Any Shepherd departments, student groups, or community groups that would like to participate in the Homecoming Parade need to complete this form by Thursday, October 14, at noon.
Join the Founders Day celebration
Part of Homecoming Week activities is Founders Day, a celebration of Shepherd’s past, present, and future. Starting at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, October 14, the celebration starts with a parade from McMurran Hall to Potomac Place lawn. Anyone can join in—parade line up begins at 3 p.m. on King Street near McMurran Hall—with the Ram Band leading the campus community to West Campus. At 3:45 p.m., there will be a short presentation at the Potomac Place courtyard, with refreshments, music, and giveaways—and the unveiling of the new Shepherd Athletics logo. Faculty and staff are encouraged to dismiss their students, if possible, and leave their desks to attend this annual celebration. Hope to see you there!
Free resources available at Ram Pantry and Campus Closet
Shepherd offers excellent free resources for both employees and students. The Ram Pantry and Campus Closet have free supplemental food, cookware, hygiene products, school supplies, and clothes available on campus.
The Ram Pantry, located in Boteler Hall 102E, carries supplemental food, hygiene products, and school supplies that are available free for all Shepherd students, staff, and faculty. For more information on Pantry protocol, operations, and hours, visit the Ram Pantry website! For updates on the pantry, access to essential forms, and healthy recipes and tips, check out the Ram Pantry RamPulse page. Becoming a member of the page will allow you to stay up-to-date on the pantry.
Located in White Hall 317, The Campus Closet offers new and slightly worn casual and business attire free to students, faculty, and staff. Visit The Campus Closet RamPulse page for more details on fropping (free shopping!), volunteering, and donating.
For additional questions, contact the Pantry team at ramfoodpantry@shepherd.edu or the Closet team at ramcloset@shepherd.edu.
Wear pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Shepherd joins other universities to help raise awareness for breast cancer by asking fans to wear pink to Shepherd sports events. Add pink to your game-day gear for these Pink Games:
- Women’s volleyball vs. Lock Haven: Friday, October 7, 7 p.m., Butcher Athletic Center
- Football vs. Lock Haven: Saturday, October 8, noon, Rams Stadium
- Men’s soccer vs. East Stroudsburg: Saturday, October 8, 1 p.m., Shepherd Soccer Complex
CATF to launch Fall Reading Series
For the first time, the Contemporary American Theater Festival (CATF) will offer programming outside of its summer performances. The first Fall Reading Series, which features plays under consideration for CATF's 2023 season, will take place October 21 to November 5 at the Marinoff Theater and at the Old Opera House in Charles Town, West Virginia. Performance admission is pay-your-own-price, with a suggested amount of $10. For the full schedule and to make reservations, visit the CATF website.
Agar art workshop blends science and art
Dr. Sara Reynolds, assistant professor of biology, is hosting an agar art workshop at Shepherd for students of all majors on Sunday, October 16, at the Robert C. Byrd Science and Technology Center. Agar Art is the intersection of science and art. Living microorganisms are painted onto the surface of agar and allowed to grow into a one-of-a-kind work of art. Students are invited to register for the workshop to create their own agar masterpieces. No artistic skill or scientific knowledge is required to participate! Completed works will be photographed and displayed on campus and/or submitted to the 2022 American Society of Microbiology Agar Art Contest for an opportunity to win a cash prize.
Reynolds also welcomes faculty and staff to volunteer at the workshop and to create their own art. For more information about volunteering, email Reynolds at sreynolds@shepherd.edu.
Halloween means Shep-or-Treat!
Shepherd will host its 21st Annual Shep-or-Treat Halloween event on Wednesday, October 26, 6-8 p.m. in the West Campus "G" Lot near the Wellness Center. Shep-or-Treat is a campus-wide community service event where Shepherd students and departments come together to create joy for community children. This free event is open to the public—community members are encouraged to bring their children (ages 14 and under) for fun activities, games, crafts, giveaways, and trick or treating. Questions? Email rmeads@shepherd.edu for more information.
Relay for Life at a glance
Relay for Life returns to Shepherd on April 14, 2023, but planning and fundraising have already begun.
For those not familiar with Relay for Life, it’s a 24-hour walk that supports research, health equity, and treatment of cancer through the American Cancer Society. Experience a past Relay at Shepherd through this video.
Here are a few ways you can get involved:
To learn more about Relay for Life at Shepherd, contact Aly Nazarok at 304-876-5030 or studentcommunityservice@shepherd.edu.
News
Contemporary Theater Studies to present ‘The Thanksgiving Play’ regional premiere starting October 7
Shepherd University’s Contemporary Theater Studies program announces the regional premiere of “The Thanksgiving Play” October 7, 8, 14, and 15 at 7 p.m., and October 9 and 16 at 2 p.m. in the Marinoff Theater. The comedy will be professionally performed on Broadway in 2023.
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Tabler Farm to host October 8 planting
Shepherd’s Agricultural Innovation Center at Tabler Farm is looking for volunteers to help plant a native food forest on Saturday, October 8, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
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School of Music to host free morning student concert on October 10
Shepherd’s School of Music is hosting Monday Morning Musicale, a free concert and coffee, on Monday, October 10, at 10 a.m. in the Frank Arts Center W.H. Shipley Recital Hall. The public is invited to enjoy a cup of coffee and conversation after the performance.
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October 10 Shepherd Speaks StoryCorps project launch to feature Gat Caperton
Shepherd University’s Center for Appalachian Studies and Communities will present “A Storied Life with Gat Caperton” on Monday, October 10, at 7 p.m. in the Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education auditorium. The event will launch Shepherd’s third Shepherd Speaks StoryCorps project. The free program will be presented both in person and virtually.
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Hoy named PSAC East Athlete of the Week
Senior outside hitter Mikaylah Hoy of the Shepherd volleyball team has been named PSAC East Athlete of the Week. She helped lead the Rams to a 2-0 week.
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Brown garners PSAC weekly honors
Junior running back/return Ronnie Brown of the Shepherd football team has been named PSAC East Offensive Athlete of the Week. He earned PSAC weekly honors for the third time this season.
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Shepherd football maintains rankings in two key polls
The Shepherd football team maintained a fourth-place ranking in the latest American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) Division II Coaches' Poll and fifth in the D2Football.com poll. Shepherd recorded a 30-13 win over Shippensburg last Saturday. The Rams return to action on Saturday when they host Lock Haven at noon for Hall of Fame Weekend and the annual Pink Game.
Debate and Forensic team starts season, places in team competition
The Shepherd Debate and Forensics Team had a great start to its season at Bloomsburg University the first weekend in October—placing second in the team sweepstakes competition.
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Sports Roundup
October 1: Women’s soccer battles to 1-1 tie with Millersville Read more »
October 1: Men’s soccer ties Frostburg State Read more »
October 3: Women’s golf finishes seventh at Kutztown Fall Invitational Read more »
October 3: Men’s golf team ties for fifth at Hal Hansen Invitational Read more »
October 5: Men’s soccer falls at #6 Mercyhurst Read more »
October 5: Women’s soccer ties Kutztown Read more »
Upcoming Events
Friday, October 7
Last day of midterm exams
Last day to apply online for May and August 2023 graduation
11 a.m.-1 p.m.—First Friday, sponsored by the Program Board, Scarborough Library steps
5:30 p.m.— “A Taste of ‘La Cultura Latina,’” sponsored by Global Shepherd Students, Multicultural Student Affairs, and International Affairs, Student Center Cumberland Room
6 p.m.—Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet and Awards Ceremony, Student Center Storer Ballroom (RSVP required)
7 p.m.—Volleyball vs. Lock Haven (Pink Game)
7 p.m.—“The Thanksgiving Play,” presented by the Shepherd Contemporary Theater Studies program, Marinoff Theater (free for students, donations requested)
Saturday, October 8
10 a.m.-2 p.m.—Tabler Farm tree planting (register online)
11:30 a.m.—“Voices from Appalachia” radio show (listen online)
Noon—Football vs. Lock Haven (Hall of Fame Weekend/Pink Game)
1 p.m.—Men’s soccer vs. East Stroudsburg (Pink Game)
4 p.m.—Volleyball vs. Bloomsburg
7 p.m.—“The Thanksgiving Play,” presented by the Shepherd Contemporary Theater Studies program, Marinoff Theater (free for students, donations requested)
Sunday, October 9
2 p.m.—“The Thanksgiving Play,” presented by the Shepherd Contemporary Theater Studies program, Marinoff Theater (free for students, donations requested)
Monday, October 10
Second-half semester classes begin
Women's golf at Bloomsburg Invitational
7:45 a.m.-3:00 p.m.—School of Music Visitation Day (more information)
9 a.m.—Midterm grades due
10 a.m.—Monday Morning Musicale, hosted by the School of Music, Frank Arts Center W.H. Shipley Recital Hall (more information)
12:10-12:50 p.m.—Mindful Monday, Student Center Cumberland Room
7 p.m.—Shepherd Speaks StoryCorps, “A Storied Life with Gat Caperton,” Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education (more information)
Tuesday, October 11
Midterm grades available on RAIL
5 p.m.—“Science Stories in Fabric” artist talk with Dr. Laura Robertson, associate professor of biology, Scarborough Library Reading Room
Wednesday, October 12
6 p.m.—Men’s soccer at Millersville
Thursday, October 13
6-8 p.m.— Outstanding Alumna of the Year & Finest Under 40 award ceremony and reception, sponsored by the Shepherd University Alumni Association, Erma Ora Byrd Hall (RSVP required)
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 (more information)
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)
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)
2:30 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
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 required)
Sunday, October 23
5 p.m.—Lorie Payne Organ Recital, St John's Episcopal Church, 101 S. Prospect St., Hagerstown, Maryland
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
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