Initiatives, News, and Events

Vol. 7, No. 21 • November 18, 2022

President’s Points of Pride

We are entering the season of giving and helping others. It is the most wonderful time of the year, and our goal is to make it special for our community. We invite you to join us and help make a difference in the lives of senior citizens, children, and others. The “Our Campus Cares” giving campaign kicked off on November 1 and runs through December 9. Student Community Service is proud to team up with the local Salvation Army and Berkeley Senior Services to bring joy to individuals and families during the holiday season. Shepherd’s goal is to collect a minimum of 25 Thanksgiving food baskets and 25 winter food baskets to give to senior citizens at Berkeley County Senior Center. Our second goal is to provide Christmas gifts to 25 local children through the Salvation Army’s Angel Tag initiative and provide another 25 children with a stocking full of surprises. For more information about all the ways to give, the items needed in each food basket, and donation deadlines, visit the Student Community Service website.

Shepherd to host first round of DII football championship

Tickets for the New Haven-Shepherd NCAA II Playoff football game on Saturday are now on sale. In the first round of the NCAA Division II playoffs, Shepherd will host the University of New Haven Chargers on Saturday, November 19, for a noon kickoff. Tickets are available online or at the gate on game day. Just like last year’s playoff game, all fans must buy a ticket to attend the game. Reserved seats are $30, general admission is $15, and student tickets (K-college) are $5. Children ages 5 and younger are admitted free. No passes or student IDs will be accepted. All fans must have a ticket. Individuals with season parking spots can keep their spot for this week's game for $10. A limited number of reserved parking spaces will be available for $10 in the B Lot on a first-come, first-served basis. Reserved parking spots will be available on a cash-only basis. For more information, contact ticket manager Erin Lee at 304-876-5527.

Veterans Round Table with Secretary of Veterans Affairs comes to Shepherd on November 18

The Honorable Denis McDonough, secretary of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, will host a round table discussion for veterans on Friday, November 18, at 3 p.m. in the Student Center Storer Ballroom. Secretary McDonough will be on hand to discuss topics of interest to West Virginia veterans. All veterans are welcome at the event. For details about the speakers and possible topics of discussion, view this announcement.

#RamsGivingTuesday just around the corner

In today's economic climate and with the lingering challenges of the pandemic, Shepherd students are increasingly susceptible to basic need insecurities and mental health challenges. On Giving Tuesday, November 29, consider making a gift to Shepherd’s Student Well-being Campaign. A donation will help programs on campus that work daily with students who are confronting these uncertainties. Helping Shepherd students meet their basic needs allows them to focus on their primary goal of receiving an education. When our community comes together in support of students and their education, we prepare our Rams for not only their careers but also lives full of purpose.

Shepherd alumna named BCDA executive director

Congratulations to Jennifer Smith, 2007 graduate of Shepherd, on her promotion to executive director of the Berkeley County Development Authority (BCDA). In the announcement of her promotion, the previous BCDA executive director, Sandy Hamilton, said, “I offer my sincere congratulations to Jennifer Smith on her appointment as the incoming executive director of the Berkeley County Development Authority. I applaud the BCDA board of directors for selecting the most qualified applicant. I am sure Jennifer will utilize her unique strengths and knowledge to continue the growth of business, the partnerships, and the work we initiated as a team in Berkeley County.” Smith previously served as BCDA’s associate executive director.

News

Seventeen Rams Gain All-PSAC East Accolades; Bagent, McCook Among Top Honorees

Seventeen members of the Shepherd football team have been named to the 2022 All-PSAC East Team. Additionally, senior quarterback Tyson Bagent was named PSAC East Offensive Player of the Year, and head coach Ernie McCook was selected as Coach of the Year.

Relay for Life team to offer November 18 Parents Night Out

Area parents have an opportunity to enjoy a Parents Night Out while Shepherd University students entertain their children with fun activities—all for a good cause! Parents can drop off their children who are in kindergarten through eighth grade at the Suzanne Shipley Wellness Center on Friday, November 18, from 5-10 p.m. The cost is $10/hour for the first child and $5/hour for each additional child. Pre-registration is required. All proceeds will benefit Jefferson County Relay For Life.

Stilley named PSAC Football Champion Scholar

Graduate student center Adam Stilley of the Shepherd football team has been named the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference's Football Champion Scholar. Stilley was presented with his award before the PSAC Championship game on November 12.

Shepherd football rankings entering the NCAA Division II Football Championship

In the final rankings before the NCAA Division II football playoffs, Shepherd is ranked ninth in the D2Football.com poll, and 11th in the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) Division II Coaches poll. The Rams play the University of New Haven at Ram Stadium on Saturday, November 19. Kickoff is at noon.

Emily Hilliard to give November 30 talk on Appalachian folklore

Former West Virginia State Folklorist Emily Hilliard will talk about folklore and read from her newest book “Making Our Future: Visionary Folklore and Everyday Culture in Appalachia” on Wednesday, November 30, at 7 p.m. in Shepherd’s Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education auditorium. The event, which is free and open to the public, is sponsored by the Center for Appalachian Studies and Communities.

Women for Shepherd hosts successful charcuterie board event

Fifty alumnae and community members attended the Women for Shepherd University charcuterie board demonstration at the Shepherdstown Train Station on November 9. The workshop was sponsored by the Shepherd University Foundation and was the 19th Women for Shepherd marquee event.

November 28 President’s Lecture to focus on professional golf, PGA TOUR

Shepherd’s President’s Lecture Series will delve into the world of golf on Monday, November 28, at 6:30 p.m. in the Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education auditorium. Ken Tackett, senior PGA TOUR tournament director, will present a talk titled “Conducting and Managing the Competitions of Professional Golf on the PGA TOUR.”

School of Music, Department of History to host December 10 TubaChristmas concert

TubaChristmas will return to Shepherd on Saturday, December 10, at 1 p.m. on the front steps of McMurran Hall. The concert is free and open to the public. TubaChristmas concerts offer the opportunity for tuba and euphonium players of any skill level to perform holiday music.

Civil War Center to host November 29 talk about Brown’s Island explosion

In March 1863, the worst home front disaster in the Confederacy killed 50 civilians at Brown's Island in Richmond, Virginia, most teenage girls. Historian Robert M. “Bert” Dunkerly will discuss events surrounding the Brown’s Island explosion and the ongoing search to find the victims’ burial sites on Tuesday, November 29, at 7 p.m. in Shepherd University’s George Tyler Moore Center for the Study of the Civil War, 136 W. German St., Shepherdstown. The event is free and open to the public.

Hohn Named to D2CCA All-Atlantic Region Team

Senior forward/midfielder Sara Hohn of the Shepherd women's soccer team has been named to the 2022 D2CCA All-Atlantic Region Team.

Soccer players garner Academic All-District honors

Six members of Shepherd’s women’s soccer team and three members of the men's soccer team have been named to the 2022 Academic All-District® Men's and Women's Soccer Teams, selected by College Sports Communicators, recognizing the nation's top student-athletes for their combined performances on the field and in the classroom.

Department of History and Civil War Center to host festive holiday events

The public is invited to get into the holiday spirit during two free events sponsored by Shepherd’s Department of History and George Tyler Moore Center for the Study of the Civil War on December 1 and 3.

Hoy selected to D2CCA All-Atlantic Region Team

Senior outside hitter Mikaylah Hoy of the Shepherd volleyball team was named to the 2022 D2CCA All-Atlantic Region Team. Hoy, a second-team selection, was earlier named PSAC East Athlete of the Year.

Sports Roundup

November 11: Women’s basketball falls to Alderson Broaddus in season opener Read more »

November 11: Men’s basketball falls to West Liberty in season opener Read more »

November 12: Men’s basketball knocks off Wheeling in overtime Read more »

November 12: Football falls to Indiana (Pa.) in PSAC title game Read more »

November 12: Women’s basketball downed at Frostburg State Read more »

November 12: Volleyball falls to Clarion in PSAC semifinals Read more »

November 16: Men’s basketball edged by Frostburg State Read more »

November 16: Women’s basketball falls on the road to Bowie State Read more »  

Upcoming Events

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)

3-5 p.m.—Veterans Round Table Discussion with The Honorable Denis McDonough, Secretary, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Student Center Storer Ballroom (more information)

4-5 p.m.—International Coffee Hour, “Coffee, Culture, and Conversation,” sponsored by the Office of International Affairs, Gardiner Hall 120

5-10 p.m.—Parents Night Out, Suzanne Shipley Wellness Center (more information)

7 p.m.—Shepherdstown Film Society showing of Eyimofe: This is My Desire, Reynolds Hall, sponsored by Lifelong Learning. Free and open to the public. (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)

11:15 a.m. —Men’s Cross Country at NCAA Atlantic Regional Championship (10K)

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

Noon—Football vs. New Haven, First Round NCAA Division II Playoffs, Ram Stadium (tickets required)

12:15 a.m. —Women’s Cross Country at NCAA Atlantic Regional Championship (6K)

3-5 p.m.—Culp’s Hill in War & Memory, sponsored by the George Tyler Moore Center for the Study of the Civil War, Civil War Times Magazine, Gettysburg National Military Park, Gettysburg National Military Park, 1195 Baltimore Pike, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania (more information)

Sunday, November 20

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

Monday, November 21

Thanksgiving Break, no classes

Tuesday, November 22

Thanksgiving Break, no classes

11 a.m.—Women’s basketball vs. Lincoln

1 p.m.—Men’s basketball vs. Lincoln

Wednesday, November 23

Thanksgiving Break, University closed

Thursday, November 24

Thanksgiving, University closed

Friday, November 25

Thanksgiving Break, University closed (no Friday Highlights)

Saturday, November 26

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

Sunday, November 27

2 p.m.—Women’s basketball at Virginia Union

4 p.m.—Men’s basketball at Bowie State

Monday, November 28

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

6:30 p.m.— President’s Lecture Series: “Conducting and Managing the Competitions of Professional Golf on the PGA Tour” by Ken Tackett, senior tournament director with the PGA Tour, sponsored by the President’s Office and Lifelong Learning (more information)

Tuesday, November 29

Rams Giving Tuesday (more information)

3:15 p.m.—Trans Day of Remembrance Vigil, McMurran Hall Lawn

Wednesday, November 30

7 p.m.—“Making our Future: Visionary Folklore and Everyday Culture in Appalachia,” by Emily Hilliard, sponsored by the Center for Appalachian Studies and Communities, Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education auditorium (more information)

Thursday, December 1

7 p.m.—“A Classical Brass Christmas,” sponsored by the Department of History and the George Tyler Moore Center for the Study of the Civil War, Shepherdstown Presbyterian Church, 100 W. Washington St., Shepherdstown (more information)

Friday, December 2

Last day of classes

Last day for complete withdrawal from semester

5:30 p.m.—Women’s basketball vs. Slippery Rock

7 p.m.— Women’s basketball season tip-off reception, sponsored by the Shepherd University Alumni Association, Suzanne Shipley Wellness Center Multipurpose Room (tickets required)

7 p.m.—Shepherdstown Film Society showing of Portrait of a Lady on Fire, sponsored by the Scarborough Society and Lifelong Learning, Reynolds Hall (more information)

7:30 p.m.—Men’s basketball vs. Slippery Rock

Saturday, December 3

10 a.m.—Ram Band performs in Shepherdstown, West Virginia, Christmas Parade, German St.

11 a.m.-1 p.m.—Women’s basketball pre-game meet and greet brunch, sponsored by the Shepherd University Alumni Assocation, Student Center Storer Ballroom (more information)

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

Noon-5 p.m.—Holiday Open House, sponsored by the Department of History and the George Tyler Moore Center for the Study of the Civil War, George Tyler Moore Center for the Study of the Civil War, 136 W. German St., Shepherdstown (more information)

2 p.m.—Yule Log Demonstration sponsored by the Department of History and the George Tyler Moore Center for the Study of the Civil War, George Tyler Moore Center for the Study of the Civil War, 136 W. German St., Shepherdstown (more information)

5:30 p.m.—Women’s basketball vs. Edinboro

7:30 p.m.—Annual Holiday Gala Concert, Frank Arts Center Theater (tickets required)

7:30 p.m.—Men’s basketball vs. Edinboro

Sunday, December 4

3 p.m.—Annual Holiday Gala Concert, Frank Arts Center Theater (tickets required)

Monday, December 5

First day of final exams

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

Tuesday, December 6

6 p.m.— Meghan Butler, voice recital, Frank Arts Center W. H. Shipley Recital Hall (free and open to the public)

Wednesday, December 7

7:30 p.m.—Shepherd Community Orchestra and Shepherd Youth Chorus, Frank Arts Center Theater (tickets required)

Friday, December 9

Last day of final exams

Saturday, December 10

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

1 p.m.—TubaChristmas, McMurran Hall (more information)

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Dana L. Costa

Executive Director, University Communications

Shepherd University

P.O. Box 5000

Shepherdstown, WV 25443-5000