Vol. 7, No. 5 • July 29, 2022
President’s Points of Pride
We are seeing record application numbers for the fall that we have not seen in years! This trend is not occurring nationwide. Shepherd’s application numbers are the highest we have seen in five years. Additionally, our admission deposits are up 14% compared to this time last year. This fall, we’ll welcome students from 17 states and five countries. What tremendous news! Thanks to the Shepherd community for your role in recruiting and enrolling our incoming class!
Shepherd leaders share Safe Zone training with CASA-EP
On July 25, Shepherd hosted staff and volunteers from CASA of the Eastern Panhandle (WV) for a special training program to enhance ally and advocacy abilities when working with the LGBTQ+ community. CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children), a national organization with a local presence, recruits, trains, and empowers community volunteers to advocate for children who have experienced abuse or neglect. The training, based on the nationally accredited Safe Zone curriculum, was presented by Shepherd staff and faculty Dr. Kelly Hart, Dr. Richard Stevens, and Dr. Ann Wendle. “The training was important and timely,” said Dr. Hart, who also serves on the CASA of the Eastern Panhandle board. “Our training and discussions focused on some of the extra challenges facing at-risk LGBTQ+ youth.”
Dr. Spencer inducted into Rotary, joins CATF board
Congratulations are in order for Shepherd’s new provost and vice president for academic affairs Dr. Stephen Spencer! On July 26, Dr. Spencer was inducted into the Rotary Club of Shepherdstown during its breakfast meeting at the Bavarian Inn. This honor comes shortly after Dr. Spencer became a member of the board of the Contemporary American Theater Festival (CATF).
Busy summer for Appalachian studies
The Center for Appalachian Studies and Communities has been keeping busy lately—starting with the spring launch of Voices from Appalachia Radio Show. The weekly broadcast airs live on Saturdays at 11:30 a.m. The podcast website has the link to the archived shows as well as the link to the live broadcast. The guest for Saturday’s episode will be Gretchen Moran Laskas, award-winning author and former Appalachian Writer-in-Residence at Shepherd. In June, the Global Appalachia Celtic Roots program headed to the Scottish Highlands and Orkney Islands for 12 nights of exploration. The West Virginia Humanities Council Summer Teacher Institute ran July 11-22, featuring a mix of lectures, cultural events, and field trips. Part of the mix: a reading by Gretchen Moran Laskas, which was featured in The Shepherdstown Chronicle. Looking forward to seeing what’s on tap for fall!
News
Wishmakers on Campus to host August 7 car wash
Shepherd’s Wishmakers on Campus is hosting a car wash on Sunday, August 7, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Domino’s Pizza, 8309 Martinsburg Pike, Shepherdstown, to raise money for its second Make-A-Wish child. The public is invited to have their cars washed for a donation.
Women’s lacrosse team, players honored by IWLCA
The Shepherd women's lacrosse team and five of its players have been honored by the Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA). The team was named to the 2022 IWLCA Academic Honor Squad for posting a 3.2 grade point average or higher for the academic year. Additionally, five student-athletes were named to the 2022 IWLCA Division II Academic Honor Roll.
2022 volleyball schedule announced
Shepherd volleyball head coach Alex Hoekstra announced the 2022 volleyball schedule. The Rams will have 15 matches at home this season. Shepherd opens the season at home at the Ram Rumble on Aug. 26-27.
Shepherd baseball team named 2021-22 ABCA Team Academic Excellence Award winner
The American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) announced that the Shepherd baseball team has been awarded the 2021-22 ABCA Team Academic Excellence Award. The award is presented by Sports Attack.
Upcoming Events
Friday, July 29
Saturday, July 30
Wednesday, August 3
End of Summer Term and Summer Session B classes
Friday, August 5
Saturday, August 6
Sunday, August 7
9 a.m.-3 p.m.—Wishmakers on Campus car wash, Domino’s Pizza, 8309 Martinsburg Pike, Shepherdstown (donations accepted)
Monday, August 8
Grades available via RAIL
Grades due Summer Term and Summer Session B classes
Friday, August 12
Saturday, August 13
Thursday, August 18
Add/Drop and Late Registration via RAIL begins
Friday, August 19
New Student Convocation
Saturday, August 20
Monday, August 22
Fall 2022 classes begin
9 a.m.-4 p.m.—Add/Drop and Late Registration via RAIL or at Ikenberry Hall
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
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
