Initiatives, News, and Events

Vol. 7, No. 32 • February 17, 2023

President’s Points of Pride

I am dedicating this Friday’s Points of Pride to our wonderful students! They are resiliently bouncing back from over two years of COVID isolation. They are thrilled to be in the company of friendly peers, staff, and faculty, and we are delighted to support them in every way possible. Recently, I asked the Student Government Association (SGA) what Shepherd could do to enhance students’ experience on campus. After consultation with their peers, the SGA shared with me their request for bus stop shelters to protect them from inclement weather. To support this initiative, I immediately turned to the President’s Club, a special donor group providing vital funding for discretionary projects throughout the University. Once again, this distinguished group stepped up and pledged support for the first bus stop shelter for our students, which will reside outside the Student Center. We are hoping this endeavor will be completed before Commencement. This shelter will be the first of several across campus, and I am profoundly grateful to the members of the President’s Club for their critical support. For more information about projects funded by the President’s Club or how to become a member, please visit www.shepherduniversityfoundation.org/presidents-club/.

Students invited to UnifyAmerica

Shepherd students can join thousands of their peers across 50+ college campuses to share their voices in a guided one-on-one video conversation about goals for our country through the Unify Challenge: College Bowl. Through this experience, students can improve their communication skills and confidence, expand their social and political awareness, contribute toward a culture of de-polarization, and grow their hope for the future. The Unify Challenge aims to facilitate respectful dialogue across political, geographic, racial, and ideological differences. Through a guided face-to-face video conversation, students cover various issues to share experiences and discover common ground. To ensure that all participants have a good experience, UnifyAmerica sets expectations in all communications before and during the event. The Unify Challenge: College Bowl runs from February 21 to March 2. The Stubblefield Institute has set up a page specifically for Shepherd University students to sign up at www.unifyamerica.org/college-bowls/shepherd.

News

High school business plan competition deadline is March 1

High school juniors and seniors interested in pursuing a career in business can earn up to $5,000 in Shepherd scholarships in the second annual Shepherd University Financial Plan and Entrepreneurship Scholarship Contest. Sponsored by the College of Business, the contest is open to students who plan to attend Shepherd and major or minor in business.

Scarborough Library to host art exhibit focused on Storer College

Stories of Storer College students are the inspiration for an art exhibit, “Portraits of Persistence,” hosted by the Shepherd University Scarborough Library from February 28-April 1. A presentation about the exhibit and the college, which opened in Harpers Ferry after the Civil War and educated students from 1867-1955, will take place Tuesday, March 7, at 7 p.m. in the Library’s Reading Room. During the presentation, artist Rhonda Smith, retired professor of art, and Dr. Dawne Raines Burke, professor of education, will discuss Storer’s history and its contribution to the American experience.

Stubblefield Institute Civility Club event promotes open communications

The Shepherd University Stubblefield Institute Civility Club hosted “Bowling Through Barriers” on February 9, an evening designed to help attendees participate in open communication on important topics.

School of Nursing has White Coat Ceremony

The School of Nursing hosted a White Coat Ceremony on February 10 for undergraduate students entering the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program who are entering their final two years in the program. The keynote speaker was Sharon N. Rigney, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, vice president of nursing operations and professional practice for Valley Health.

Sports Roundup

February 11: Shepherd men top Bloomsburg on Senior Day

February 11: Shepherd women edged by Bloomsburg

February 15: Women’s basketball falls to West Chester

February 15: West Chester edges men’s basketball

Upcoming Events

Friday, February 17

Noon-8 p.m.—Lauren Koch Artist Installation, Phaze 2 Gallery, Center for Contemporary Art and Theater

2 p.m.—Baseball vs. Coker (Newberry, South Carolina)

6 p.m.—Baseball at Newberry (Newberry, South Carolina)

Saturday, February 18

9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.—Middle school concert with students from Charles Town, Harpers Ferry, Wildwood, Martinsburg North, Shepherdstown, and Admiral Richard Byrd middle schools, Frank Arts Center Theater (more information)

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

Noon—Lacrosse at Barton (Wilson, North Carolina)

Noon-5 p.m.—Lauren Koch Artist Installation, Phaze 2 Gallery, Center for Contemporary Art and Theater

1 p.m.—Women’s basketball at East Stroudsburg

3 p.m.—Men’s basketball at East Stroudsburg

2-4:30 p.m.—High school concert with students from Washington, Musselman, and Jefferson counties (more information)

4:30 p.m.—Baseball vs. Coker (Newberry, South Carolina) 7:30 p.m.—United States Army Blues Jazz Ensemble, Frank Arts Center Theater (more information)

Sunday, February 19

1 p.m.—Baseball at Newberry (Newberry, South Carolina)

Monday, February 20

First day of midterms

9 a.m.-1 p.m.—Accepted Students Day

Noon-5 p.m.—Lauren Koch Artist Installation, Phaze 2 Gallery, Center for Contemporary Art and Theater

12:10—12:50 p.m.—Mindful Mondays, sponsored by Counseling Services, Student Center Cumberland Room

6:30 p.m.—President’s Lecture Series: Nobel Prize Topics, Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education auditorium (more information)

Tuesday, February 21

Noon-5 p.m.—Lauren Koch Artist Installation, Phaze 2 Gallery, Center for Contemporary Art and Theater

2 p.m.—Lacrosse vs. West Chester

5:30 p.m.—Seeding Your Future Workshop Series: Optics and Sight, Byrd Science and Technology Center (more information)

Wednesday, February 22

Noon-5 p.m.—Lauren Koch Artist Installation, Phaze 2 Gallery, Center for Contemporary Art and Theater

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

7:30 p.m.—Men’s basketball vs. Shippensburg (Senior Day)

Thursday, February 23

Noon-5 p.m.—Lauren Koch Artist Installation, Phaze 2 Gallery, Center for Contemporary Art and Theater

6 p.m.—Agricultural Innovation Center at Tabler Farm Beginning Farmer Workshop Series, Seeding & Planting: Best Practices, Robert C. Byrd Science and Technology Center (more information)

7 p.m.—Documentary screening: “No Defense: The U.S. Military’s War on Water,” presented by the Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education, Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education auditorium

Friday, February 24

Last day of midterms

Last day to apply for December 2023 graduation, Registrar’s Office, Ikenberry Hall

Noon-5 p.m.—Lauren Koch Artist Installation, Phaze 2 Gallery, Center for Contemporary Art and Theater

1 p.m.—Softball at Emory & Henry

2 p.m.—Lacrosse vs. Wilmington

3 p.m.—Softball at Emory & Henry

3 p.m.—Baseball at UNC Pembroke

7:30 p.m.—The Divine Comedy Wind Ensemble Concert, Frank Arts Center theater (tickets required)

Saturday, February 25

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

Noon-5 p.m.—Lauren Koch Artist Installation, Phaze 2 Gallery, Center for Contemporary Art and Theater

1 p.m.—Softball at King

1 p.m.—Women’s basketball at Kutztown

3 p.m.—Men’s basketball at Kutztown

3 p.m.—Baseball at UNC Pembroke

3 p.m.—Baseball at King

Sunday, February 26

Noon—Softball at Tesculum

Noon—Baseball at UNC Pembroke

2 p.m.—Softball at Tesculum

5 p.m.—Men’s tennis vs. Fairmont State (New Market, Maryland)

5 p.m.—Women’s tennis vs. Fairmont State (New Market, Maryland)

Monday, February 27

Second-half semester classes begin

9 a.m.—Midterm grades due

Noon-5 p.m.—Lauren Koch Artist Installation, Phaze 2 Gallery, Center for Contemporary Art and Theater

12:10—12:50 p.m.—Mindful Mondays, sponsored by Counseling Services, Student Center Cumberland Room

Tuesday, February 28

Midterm grades available on RAIL

Noon-5 p.m.—Lauren Koch Artist Installation, Phaze 2 Gallery, Center for Contemporary Art and Theater

Wednesday, March 1

Noon-5 p.m.—Lauren Koch Artist Installation, Phaze 2 Gallery, Center for Contemporary Art and Theater

3 p.m.—Lacrosse vs. Lock Haven

Thursday, March 2

Noon-5 p.m.—Lauren Koch Artist Installation, Phaze 2 Gallery, Center for Contemporary Art and Theater

Friday, March 3

Noon-5 p.m.—Lauren Koch Artist Installation, Phaze 2 Gallery, Center for Contemporary Art and Theater

Noon—Baseball vs. Lake Erie

2:30 p.m.—Baseball vs. Lake Erie

7 p.m.—Shepherdstown Film Society Screening: “You Can Count on Me”, sponsored by the Lifelong Learning Program and Scarborough Society, Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education auditorium (more information)

Saturday, March 4

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

Noon—Baseball vs. Lake Erie

1 p.m.—Lacrosse vs. Chestnut Hill

2:30 p.m.—Baseball vs. Lake Erie

3 p.m.—Relay for Life Team Fundraiser: Bowling & Billiards Tournament, sponsored by the Alumni Association, Student Center Games Zone (more information)