Initiatives, News, and Events

Vol. 7, No. 35 • March 10, 2023

President’s Points of Pride

We are profoundly grateful to Senator Shelley Moore Capito for visiting us on March 6 and touring the facilities she promoted for Congressionally Directed Spending: Shepherd’s Agricultural Innovation Center at Tabler Farm and the chemistry labs in the Byrd Science Building. Both Senator Capito and Senator Manchin co-sponsored the critically needed funding for these facilities that will allow us to provide advanced educational opportunities and resources for our students and the community. Senator Capito met the students in two classes in the College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics and encouraged them to pursue their career goals. Photos from the Senator’s visit are available online.

College of STEM hosts career seminars

College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) faculty came together to organize a series of seminars to help students navigate internship, graduate school, and career paths. The six-seminar Career Pathway Series started in the fall 2022 semester and has proven to be popular with students. Faculty have covered STEM career exploration, summer research internships, application materials, and admissions to professional and graduate schools. The last event, which focuses on applying for a job in the STEM fields, occurs on Wednesday, April 12.

Shepherd senior makes the news, hopes to make history

Chloe Bailey hopes to be the first Shepherd student awarded the prestigious Truman Scholarship. The political science senior was recently interviewed by reporter Steven Cohen from DC News Now about what the Truman Scholarship would mean as she takes the next step in her education: law school. Watch the full interview with Chloe and two Shepherd professors—Dr. Sam Greene and Dr. Stephanie Slocum-Shaffer—on the DC News Now website.

East Campus road closures on March 15

In preparation for work on Shepherd’s East Campus improvement projects, our project partners will conduct a drone survey on Wednesday, March 15. Even though the drone will fly about 150-200 feet above the ground, employees, students, and guests should be prepared for road closures and modified traffic patterns. North King Street will be closed at High Street, the entrance from WV 480/North Duke Street to Lot C will be closed, and vehicles must access Lots A and B using North Princess Street or East High Street. More details, including the timing of the mapping and any changes to closures or traffic patterns, will be sent to the campus community early next week. A rain date, if needed, will be Tuesday, March 14. Thank you for your understanding as we advance these transformational projects for the University.

Thank you for investing in Giving Day 2023!

On March 8, members of the Shepherd community came together to raise nearly $100,000 during the fourth annual Shepherd Giving Day. These contributions will impact more than 50 programs across the University’s campus! Whether it was a gift to a favorite academic department, student organization, athletics, or campus initiative, this day helped ensure our students have the resources they need to succeed. Thank you to everyone who invested their time and resources, from recording videos and sharing social media posts to encouraging giving and donating themselves. See all the details—and watch a video message from Shepherd students—on the Giving Day 2023 website.

News

Sharp collects honors after pitching no-hitter

Redshirt-sophomore pitcher Trevor Sharp earned both NCBWA Atlantic Region Pitcher of the Week and PSAC East Pitcher of the Week honors after pitching a no-hitter versus Lake Erie College on March 4.

School of Music to host April 2 trombone workshop, concert

Shepherd’s School of Music and the Mid-Atlantic Trombone Alliance will host “The Trifecta” annual trombone workshop on Sunday, April 2, from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. in the Frank Arts Center. The 2023 event has been expanded to include euphonium and tuba and will feature professional artists and more activities than in past years, including a workshop for low brass players aged 13-17 to coincide with a low brass event for college and adult musicians.

Seeding Your Future to host free March 25 STEAM event

Shepherd’s Seeding Your Future Initiative is teaming up with the West Virginia Science Public Outreach Team to offer a Spring Summit—an afternoon of free fun activities for families and children in kindergarten through third grade (ages 5-9) —on Saturday, March 25, from 1-3 p.m. in the Center for Contemporary Arts.

Nursing students hear from nurse leaders

Students taking the Nurse Leadership class were given the opportunity to learn about what it takes to be a leader in the healthcare industry during a March 9 panel discussion. Fifteen nurse leaders representing WVU Hospitals East, Valley Health, Frederick Health Hospital, Martinsburg VA Medical Center, and Meritus Health participated.

Students debate current political topics

The Stubblefield Institute Civility Club hosted the third annual “Not Your Parents’ Debate” Debate on March 1 at the Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education auditorium. This event was an opportunity for four students and a moderator to demonstrate a civil political discussion about serious topics.

Martinsburg Center to host March 15 Chamber mixer

Shepherd’s Martinsburg Center will host a Martinsburg-Berkeley County Chamber of Commerce mixer on Wednesday, March 15, from 5-6:30 p.m. at 261 Aikens Center, Martinsburg, West Virginia.

Sports Roundup

March 4: Lacrosse handles Chestnut Hill

March 4: Men’s tennis falls to Davis & Elkins

March 5: Baseball sweeps series with Lake Erie

March 5: Softball wins two in Slippery Rock doubleheader

March 7: Softball sweeps West Liberty

March 8: Baseball splits pair at Virginia State

March 8: Lacrosse falls at Kutztown

Upcoming Events

Friday, March 10

Last day to withdraw from a full-semester class (see advisor by noon)

8 a.m.—“Portraits of Persistence,” Storer College student portraits, sponsored by Scarborough Library, Scarborough Library Reading Room (more information)

2 p.m.—Softball vs. American International (The Spring Games, Leesburg, Florida)

4:30 p.m.—Softball vs. Pitt-Johnstown (The Spring Games, Leesburg, Florida)

Saturday, March 11

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

Noon—Baseball at East Stroudsburg

Noon—Softball vs. Minnesota Crookston (The Spring Games, Clermont, Florida)

2 p.m.—Baseball vs. East Stroudsburg

4:30 p.m.—Softball vs. Southern Connecticut State (The Spring Games, Clermont, Florida)

Sunday, March 12

Noon—Baseball at East Stroudsburg

2:30 p.m.—Baseball at East Stroudsburg

Monday, March 13

Spring Break: No classes

8 a.m.—“Portraits of Persistence,” Storer College student portraits, sponsored by Scarborough Library, Scarborough Library Reading Room (more information)

11:30 a.m.—Softball vs. New Haven (The Spring Games, Leesburg, Florida)

2 p.m.—Softball vs. Nyack (The Spring Games, Leesburg, Florida)

Tuesday, March 14

Spring Break: No classes

8 a.m.—“Portraits of Persistence,” Storer College student portraits, sponsored by Scarborough Library, Scarborough Library Reading Room (more information)

9 a.m.—Softball vs. Salem (The Spring Games, Leesburg, Florida)

11:30 a.m.—Softball vs. Bentley (The Spring Games, Leesburg, Florida)

Noon—Baseball vs. West Liberty

2:30 p.m.—Baseball vs. West Liberty

Wednesday, March 15

Spring Break: No classes

8 a.m.—“Portraits of Persistence,” Storer College student portraits, sponsored by Scarborough Library, Scarborough Library Reading Room (more information)

2 p.m.—Lacrosse vs. Bloomsburg

5 p.m.—Joint Mixer, sponsored by Graduate Studies, Master of Business Administration, Alumni Association, Career Services, and Admissions, Shepherd’s Martinsburg Center, 261 Aikens Center, Martinsburg, West Virginia (registration required)

Thursday, March 16

Spring Break: No classes

8 a.m.—“Portraits of Persistence,” Storer College student portraits, sponsored by Scarborough Library, Scarborough Library Reading Room (more information)

9 a.m.—Softball vs. Felician (The Spring Games, Leesburg, Florida)

11:30 a.m.—Softball vs. Le Moyne (The Spring Games, Leesburg, Florida)

6 p.m.—High School Dual Enrollment Information Session, Office of Dual Enrollment and Admissions, Erma Ora Byrd Hall auditorium

Friday, March 17

Spring Break: No classes

8 a.m.—“Portraits of Persistence, Storer College student portraits, sponsored by Scarborough Library, Scarborough Library Reading Room (more information)

2 p.m.—Baseball at Mansfield

Saturday, March 18

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

Noon—Baseball vs. Mansfield

2 p.m.—Lacrosse vs. Frostburg State

Sunday, March 19

Noon—“Portraits of Persistence,” Storer College student portraits, sponsored by Scarborough Library, Scarborough Library Reading Room (more information)

Monday, March 20

First day of Summer 2023 RAIL registration for continuing students

8 a.m.—“Portraits of Persistence,” Storer College student portraits, sponsored by Scarborough Library, Scarborough Library Reading Room (more information)

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

Tuesday, March 21

8 a.m.—“Portraits of Persistence,” Storer College student portraits, sponsored by Scarborough Library, Scarborough Library Reading Room (more information)

Noon—Baseball vs. Salem

1 p.m.—Softball vs. Kutztown

2:30 p.m.—Baseball vs. Salem

3 p.m.—Softball vs. Kutztown

4 p.m.—Lacrosse vs. Shippensburg

5 p.m.—Women’s tennis vs. Bowie State

5:30 p.m.—Seeding Your Future Workshop Series: Mineral, Mineral, Rock!, Robert C. Byrd Science and Technology Center (more information)

7 p.m.—Faculty Research Forum: An Overview of the Psychology of Modelers presented by Dr. Larry Dailey, Frank Arts Center, W.H. Shipley Recital Hall (more information)

Wednesday, March 22

First day of academic advisement for continuing students for Summer/Fall 2023

7:30 a.m.-noon—Dunkin’ Donuts coffee fundraiser, sponsored by the Shepherd University Student Nursing Association, Erma Ora Byrd atrium (more information)

8 a.m.—“Portraits of Persistence,” Storer College student portraits, sponsored by Scarborough Library, Scarborough Library Reading Room (more information)

Thursday, March 23

8 a.m.—“Portraits of Persistence,” Storer College student portraits, sponsored by Scarborough Library, Scarborough Library Reading Room (more information)

7 p.m.—The Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education Voices of the Community Series, “Cybersecurity Regulation & Policy: A Citizen’s Overview” with Harriet Pearson, Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education auditorium (more information)

Friday, March 24

8 a.m.—“Portraits of Persistence,” Storer College student portraits, sponsored by Scarborough Library, Scarborough Library Reading Room (more information)

2 p.m.—Baseball vs. Bloomsburg

2 p.m.—Softball vs. East Stroudsburg

4 p.m.—Softball vs. East Stroudsburg

7:30 p.m.—Simple Gifts: Symphonic Band Concert, Frank Arts Center Theater (tickets required)

Saturday, March 25

Men’s and women’s golf at Cardinal Classic (Hagerstown, Maryland)

10 a.m.—Beginning Farmer Workshop Series: High Tunnel Growing 101, presented by the Agricultural Innovation Center at Tabler Farm (registration required)

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

Noon—“Portraits of Persistence,” Storer College student portraits, sponsored by Scarborough Library, Scarborough Library Reading Room (more information)

Noon—Lacrosse at East Stroudsburg

1 p.m.—Softball vs. Bloomsburg

1-3 p.m.—Seeding Your Future Spring Summit, Center for Contemporary Arts, room G03 (more information)

2:30 p.m.—Baseball at Bloomsburg

3 p.m.—Softball vs. Bloomsburg

6:30 p.m.—Women’s tennis at Edinboro

6:30 p.m.—Men’s tennis at Edinboro

Sunday, March 26

Noon—“Portraits of Persistence,” Storer College student portraits, sponsored by Scarborough Library, Scarborough Library Reading Room (more information)

1 p.m.—Women’s tennis at Mercyhurst

1 p.m.—Men’s tennis at Mercyhurst

3 p.m.—Emily McMoran, composition recital, Frank Arts Center, McCoy Rehearsal Hall

5 p.m.—Alexander Strain, voice recital, Frank Arts Center, W.H. Shipley Recital Hall

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Dana L. Costa

Executive Director, University Communications

Shepherd University

P.O. Box 5000

Shepherdstown, WV 25443-5000