Vol. 6, No. 26 • January 14, 2022
New dates for recently postponed basketball games
Several changes have been announced to the Shepherd men’s and women’s basketball schedules. Doubleheader action initially slated for January 8 between Shepherd and West Chester has been rescheduled for Monday, January 31, at the Butcher Center, with the women’s game starting at 5:30 p.m. and the men’s match following at 7:30 p.m. The home doubleheader canceled on January 10 between Shepherd and California (Pa.) has been rescheduled for Monday, February 7, at Shepherd with games starting at 5:30 p.m. (women’s) and 7:30 p.m. (men’s). Men’s basketball action slated for Wednesday, January 12, between Shepherd and Bloomsburg has been rescheduled for Monday, February 14, at Shepherd with a 6 p.m. tip-off. Please continue to check the Shepherd Athletics website for any future changes to basketball schedules.
School of Music to host Friday evening jazz concert
The Jazz Ensembles will present a concert on Friday, January 14, at 7:30 p.m. in the Frank Arts Center Theater featuring special guest artist trumpeter Kenny Rittenhouse, who was a member of the United States Army Band (Pershing’s Own) and the U.S. Army Blues Jazz Ensemble. Rittenhouse was also a member of the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra and Pittsburgh Jazz Orchestra. For more than 25 years, Rittenhouse led his own jazz quartet performing in and around the Washington, D.C. area. The Kenny Rittenhouse Ensemble recorded its first release, titled “The Francis Suite,” in 2006, and its second release, titled “New York Suite, in 2013. Tickets are $15 for general admission; $10 for Shepherd employees, alumni, senior citizens, active-duty military, and students aged 18 and under; and free for Shepherd students with a valid Rambler ID. There is a $1 surcharge for tickets purchased in advance online and for all credit card sales. The University requires everyone, regardless of vaccination status, to wear a mask indoors. Please sit only in designated rows and leave at least two empty seats between unrelated groups of audience members in the Frank Arts Center Theater.
‘The Making of Motown’ to hold second-round auditions on January 19
Additional auditions will be held on Wednesday, January 19, from 6:30-8:30 p.m., in the Frank Arts Center W.H. Shipley Recital Hall for the School of Music’s spring production of “The Making of Motown.” This original Motown music revue will feature singers, actors, and musicians exploring the history of Motown music, its artists, and its role and influence on 20th century American culture. The show will feature hit songs like “My Girl,” “Stop in the Name of Love,” “Midnight Train to Georgia,” and many others. The Making of Motown will include a live band, costumes, and some limited movement (in a concert setting). The production calls for singers and singing actors of all ages, genders, races, and abilities for featured and ensemble roles. Artists are required to sing a memorized 32-bar cut of a musical theater, Motown, R&B, or American Songbook selection. You must bring sheet music for the pianist. Auditions are also open to the public. For more information, please email kb saine (ksaine@shepherd.edu).
‘Voices from the Misty Mountains, Reclaiming Our Story for a New Appalachia’ application deadline February 15
A $13,000 grant was awarded to the Shepherd’s Center for Appalachian Studies and Communities for the Shepherd University West Virginia Humanities Council Teacher Institute, “Voices from the Misty Mountains, Reclaiming Our Story for a New Appalachia” to bring 20 K-12 teachers and teacher education graduate students from across the state to Shepherd University July 11-22, to explore the Appalachian story and take it back to their students. “This West Virginia Teacher Institute is designed to bring to teachers the instructional tools, resources, professional development opportunities, as well as a body of knowledge to enable them to carry West Virginia’s rich cultural history and story to children across the state.” For more information or to apply to the Institute, go to the West Virginia Summer Teacher Institute website.
News
Shepherd to host African American Homage Exhibit January 18
Shepherd will commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Day by hosting the Homage Exhibit of African American history and culture. The public is invited to view the Homage Exhibit Tour on Tuesday, January 18, from noon-6 p.m. in Erma Ora Byrd Hall.
Shepherd women’s basketball team ranked 24th in D2SIDA National Poll
The Shepherd women's basketball team climbed one spot to 24th in the latest D2SIDA Women's Basketball National Poll for January 11.
Shepherd women fall to Bloomsburg
Junior guard Abby Beeman had a game-high 22 points in a loss to Bloomsburg in PSAC women's basketball action at the Butcher Center on January 12. Beeman also dished out a game-high five assists.
Four authors from ‘Anthology of Appalachian Writers’ nominated for Pushcart Prize
Four writers from the Shepherd University Center for Appalachian Studies and Communities’ “Anthology of Appalachian Writers, Dorothy Allison” volume have been nominated for the Pushcart Prize. If chosen, they will be included in “The Pushcart Prize: Best of the Small Presses” series, which has been published every year since 1976.
Environmental sculpture exhibit to open at Phaze 2 Gallery January 18
Kate Helms, a fifth-generation Floridian, environmental scientist, and artist, is presenting her latest solo show, titled “5 Fathoms,” at Shepherd’s Phaze 2 Gallery in the Center for Contemporary Arts from January 18 to March 7. The opening reception is January 18 from 4-6 p.m., with an artist talk by Helms beginning at 4:30 p.m.
January 24 President’s Lecture to focus on Nobel Prizes
The President’s Lecture Series will present its annual deep dive into the Nobel Prize on Monday, January 24, at 6:30 p.m. in the Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education auditorium. A panel of six Shepherd professors will discuss the importance of the 2021 Nobel Laureates’ works and the nature of the prize in that discipline.
Community Music to offer adult piano fun class, early childhood music classes
The Community Music program announces the return of three popular music classes, two for children and one for adults.
Upcoming Events
Friday, January 14
9 a.m.-4 p.m.—Last day to add/drop or late register 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
6 p.m.—Women’s basketball at Millersville
Tuesday, January 18
Noon-6 p.m.—Homage Exhibit on African American History, Erma Ora Byrd lounge
4-6 p.m.—Kate Helms, sculpture artist reception and presentation, Phaze II Gallery
Wednesday, January 19
5:30 p.m.—Women’s basketball at Shippensburg
6:30-8:30 p.m.—Auditions for The Making of Motown, W.H. Shipley Recital Hall, Frank Arts Center
7:30 p.m.—Men’s basketball at Shippensburg
8-10:30 p.m.—Rude Mechanicals Medieval and Renaissance Players auditions for Romeo and Juliet, Reynolds Hall
Thursday, January 20
8-10:30 p.m.—Rude Mechanicals Medieval and Renaissance Players auditions for Romeo and Juliet, Reynolds Hall
Friday, January 21
Last day for instructor-approved late adds via RAIL
Saturday, January 22
1 p.m.—Women’s basketball at Kutztown
3 p.m.—Men’s basketball at Kutztown
Monday, January 24
Last day to change a course from credit to pass/fail status
5:30 p.m.—Women’s basketball vs. Mansfield
6:30 p.m.—President’s Lecture Series: Nobel Prize Topics, Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education auditorium
7:30 p.m.—Men’s basketball vs. Mansfield
Wednesday, January 26
5:30 p.m.—Women’s basketball vs. East Stroudsburg
7:30 p.m.—Men’s basketball vs. East Stroudsburg
Thursday, January 27
7:30 p.m.—Salon Series featuring faculty member James Martin, Frank Center Theater
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Dana L. Costa
Executive Director, University Communications
Shepherd University
P.O. Box 5000
Shepherdstown WV 25443-5000
