Vol. 6, No. 45 • May 27, 2022
President's Points of Pride
We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Stephen Spencer as Shepherd University’s new Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. Dr. Spencer brings a wealth of experience in the arts, humanities, and sciences and is an innovation leader with a successful track record in academic affairs, including curriculum development, accreditation, assessment protocols, and securing extramural funding. He joins us from Athens State University, where he served as Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. Welcome receptions are being planned for staff this summer and for faculty when they return in the Fall. Please join me in welcoming Dr. Spencer, his wife Kelly, and their two sons, Jackson and Camden.
FASTEnER Lab participates in Maryland Iron Festival
Shepherd’s Fine Art, Science, Technology, Engineering, Educational Resource Lab (FASTEnER Lab) and Lab Manager Kay Dartt made the front page of the May 22 issue of the Frederick News-Post as part of the fourth annual Maryland Iron Festival. Shepherd and the FASTEnER Lab partnered with Keystone Iron Works to bring iron casting back to Catoctin Furnace for the first time in more than 100 years. In addition to her role at Shepherd, Kay serves as co-director of Keystone Iron Works, a nonprofit organization now based at Shepherd and the FASTEnER Lab that engages at-risk youth in the iron casting, bringing them together with mentors and professional artists to learn respect for process and teamwork. Read more about this cool event on the Frederick News-Post website (article may be behind a paywall for some).
Updated process for submitting work orders
As of May 25, there is a new process for submitting work orders to Facilities. The work order form is still accessible from the Facilities Management website but has a new user interface plus the ability to check the progress of any work orders you’ve submitted. Refer to the email from Shelley Shaffer sent May 24 for details on the new process or reach out to Heather Barnes (hbarnes@shepherd.edu) with any questions.
News
Shepherd named a transfer-friendly university
Shepherd has been named to Phi Theta Kappa’s 2022 Transfer Honor Roll as one of the most transfer-friendly colleges in the nation. Shepherd is among 171 colleges and universities being recognized for its excellence in the “development and support of dynamic and innovative pathways for community college transfer students.”
Shepherd University Foundation’s 60th-anniversary celebration includes $1 million gift announcement
For outgoing Executive Vice President Monica Lingenfelter, the Shepherd University Foundation’s diamond jubilee celebration held on May 22 was a special night. The reception, which celebrated the Foundation’s 60 years of service to Shepherd University and honored Lingenfelter’s impending retirement after 25 years, was highlighted by the announcement of a $1 million gift by former Foundation President Mike Smith.
Women for Shepherd University hosts open house at Tabler Farm
Seventy alumnae and community members attended the Women for Shepherd University open house at the Shepherd University Agricultural Innovation Center at Tabler Farm on May 15. The tour was sponsored by the Shepherd University Foundation and was an official event for Shepherd’s 150th-anniversary celebration.
Graduate students honored for scholarship and professionalism
Shepherd has honored two students with Distinguished Graduate Student Awards for 2022. Kristi Ashton, a Doctor of Nursing Practice student from Hedgesville, received the Distinguished Graduate Student in Scholarship award, and Corey Livelsberger, a dual degree Master of Arts in college student development and administration and Master of Business Administration student from Hanover, Pennsylvania, received the Distinguished Graduate Student in Professionalism award.
Upcoming Events
Saturday, May 28
Monday, May 30
University closed—Memorial Day
Tuesday, May 31
Last day to change a course from credit to pass/fail for Summer Term 2022 (including sessions A/B)
Thursday, June 2
Last day to change a course from credit to audit status for Summer Term 2022 (including sessions A/B)
Saturday, June 4
Thursday, June 9
Last day to withdraw from a Summer Session A class
Saturday, June 11
6 p.m.—Mountain Music and More sponsored by the Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education, Patterson’s Mill (tickets required)
Shepherd University news and events are available here.
Shepherd Athletics news and schedules are available here.
Dana L. Costa
Executive Director, University Communications
Shepherd University
P.O. Box 5000
Shepherdstown WV 25443-5000
