Vol. 6, No. 25 • January 7, 2022
President’s Points of Pride
Shepherd’s Photobiomodulation Program was awarded $500,000 from Governor Jim Justice—using federal CARES Act funding. Photobiomodulation (PBM) therapy is a novel form of low-dose light treatment that operates in the non-thermal, non-surgical realm and has been shown to be an effective non-opiate treatment in medical care and recovery. Recent studies have reported the efficacy of PBM therapy in de-addiction from substance abuse and shoring up the immune system from various infections, including COVID-19. Shepherd is strategically poised to enable broad training and rapid dissemination of this innovative therapy and to make a significant impact on treatment options in the state and the nation relevant to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. We are most grateful to the Governor for his investment in this promising technology, and we look forward to working with our local healthcare partners in advancing PBM training and application.
MLK Day of Service supplies needed
The Office of Student Affairs and Student Community Service in conjunction with the Multicultural Leadership Team and the Stubblefield Institute’s Listen, Learn, Engage Initiative will be hosting a day of service on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, January 17. As part of the service activities, students will be making blankets that will be distributed to those in need by Jefferson County Community Ministries. To make this opportunity happen, we need donations of old but clean blankets, sheets, pillowcases, mattress pads, fabric (the larger the pieces the better but any size is helpful), fiberfill, yarn, and large sewing needles that can sew yarn. Donations can be brought to the Student Affairs Office, Student Center Suite 216 any time prior to January 12. For questions, please contact Danielle Stephenson at dstephen@shepherd.edu or call 304-876-5030.
Shepherd senior publishes first novel
Shepherd senior English major and Journal of Martinsburg reporter Emily Keefer has published her first novel, “The Stars on Vita Felice Court.” The book’s main character, Val Beckley, is facing what many teenagers experience—a yearning to escape her small town in West Virginia. Val convinces herself that she has found the new start she’s looking for in the desert of suburban Mesa, Arizona, with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Discovering new meanings of home, love, and family, Val takes a journey that leads her to the most unexpected discoveries of all: what resides in her own heart, what creates a happy life, and where she truly belongs. For more information about Emily’s book, visit her publisher’s website.
News
African American exhibit, community service planned to mark MLK Day
Shepherd will commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Day by hosting the Homage Exhibit of African American history and culture and performing community service at various nonprofit organizations in the region. The public is invited to view the Homage Exhibit Tour on Monday, January 17, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in the Student Center Storer Ballroom and Tuesday, January 18, from noon-6 p.m. in Erma Ora Byrd Hall.
Tyson Bagent wins Harlon Hill Award
Shepherd women’s basketball ranked in national, regional polls
Shepherd football players named to Elite 100
Junior quarterback Tyson Bagent and junior offensive lineman Joey Fisher have been named to the 2021 D2Football.com Elite 100. Additionally, Bagent has been named D2Football.com Offensive Player of the Year.
Foundation establishes TB2 Harlon Hill Award for Excellence Scholarship
In honor of 2021 Harlon Hill Award recipient Tyson Bagent, the Shepherd University Foundation announces the creation of the TB2 Harlon Hill Award for Excellence Scholarship to support Shepherd football players on and off the field. The first scholarships will be available in Fall 2022 for eligible students based on NCAA qualifications.
University receives grant to install new water bottle filling stations
Clean drinking water will become more accessible across the Shepherd campus, thanks to a $36,720 Rehabilitation Environmental Action Plan (REAP) Recycling Assistance Grant from the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection. The grant will fund the purchase and installation of 10 outdoor, frost-free filling stations and 20 indoor stations.
Rude Mechanicals Medieval and Renaissance Players to host auditions January 19 and 20
Shepherd’s Rude Mechanicals Medieval and Renaissance Players announce auditions for William Shakespeare’s tragedy “Romeo and Juliet” on Wednesday, January 19, and Thursday, January 20, from 8-10:30 p.m. in Reynolds Hall.
Shepherd men’s basketball downed at Millersville
Shepherd freshman guard Jarod Robinson scored a career-high 16 points for the Rams in a loss at Millersville on January 6.
Upcoming Events
Friday, January 7
4 p.m.—Add/Drop and Late Registration (Late Fee Applies) via RAIL begins
Saturday, January 8
1 p.m.—Women’s basketball vs. West Chester
3 p.m.—Men’s basketball vs. West Chester
Monday, January 10
Classes begin
9 a.m.-4 p.m.— Add/Drop and Late Registration (Late Fee Applies) via RAIL or at Ikenberry Hall
10 a.m.-2 p.m.—Welcome Back Booth, Rams Den, Student Center
5:30 p.m.—Women’s basketball vs. California (PA)
7:30 p.m.—Men’s basketball vs. California (PA)
Wednesday, January 12
11 a.m.-1 p.m.—First Friday: Spirit Week, Scarborough Library steps
5:30 p.m.—Women’s basketball vs. Bloomsburg
7:30 p.m.—Men’s basketball vs. Bloomsburg
Friday, January 14
9 a.m.-4 p.m.—Last Day to Add/Drop or Late Register (Late Fee Applies) via RAIL or at Ikenberry Hall
7:30 p.m.—Jazz at Shepherd: Jazz Ensembles Concert, Frank Arts Center Theater (tickets required)
Saturday, January 15
1 p.m.—Women’s basketball at Lock Haven
3 p.m.—Men’s basketball at Lock Haven
Monday, January 17
Martin Luther King Jr. Day—University Closed
1 p.m.—Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration, Student Center
10 a.m.-4 p.m.— Homage Exhibit on African American History, Storer Ballroom, Student Center
Tuesday, January 18
Noon-6 p.m.—Homage Exhibit on African American History, Erma Ora Byrd lounge
Shepherd University news and events are available here.
Athletics news and schedules are available here.
Dana L. Costa
Executive Director, University Communications
Shepherd University
P.O. Box 5000
Shepherdstown WV 25443-5000
