Vol. 6, No. 30 • February 11, 2022
President's Points of Pride
This week, I would like to highlight Shepherd’s Debate and Forensics Team, which will host the Collegiate Forensics Association (CFA) Southern Excursion Debate and Forensics Tournament on Friday, February 11, and Saturday, February 12 in White Hall. The event is free and open to the public. The tournament will start on Friday at 2 p.m., with the last event beginning at 5:15 p.m. It will continue Saturday at 8 a.m., and conclude with an awards ceremony at 6:30 p.m. Several college and university debate and forensics teams, mostly from the Mid-Atlantic region, will compete in Lincoln-Douglas Debate, Persuasive Speaking, Informative Speaking, After-Dinner Speaking, Duo Dramatic Interpretation, and Parliamentary Debate. This is the first of three tournaments the Shepherd Debate and Forensics Team will participate in this semester and the only tournament happening on the Shepherd campus. The tournament had originally been scheduled to take place at the University of Richmond, but the host facility had to back out, so we are delighted that Shepherd’s team offered to host the event. Our students have an award-winning track record and strong leadership from Kate Stotler. Please join me in wishing team members all the best in their competitive effort
2022 Staff Award nominations now open
Nominations are now open for the 2022 Staff Awards! Until March 1, you can nominate a colleague (or yourself!) for:
ABOVE AND BEYOND AWARD
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Staff member has often exceeded standard expectations to assist people and accomplish goals. By being positive and productive, they help to make Shepherd a great place to work. Nomination form.
MAKING A DIFFERENCE AWARD
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Staff member has demonstrated a commitment to inclusivity, social justice, diversity, and equity. They are a change agent working to improve the well-being of the Shepherd community. Nomination form.
EXCELLENT SERVICE TO STUDENTS AWARD
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Staff member has been especially supportive of Shepherd students and has shown that they value students by enthusiastically and capably serving them. Nomination form.
RAM SPIRIT AWARD
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Staff member exemplifies long-term, passionate dedication to Shepherd. The nominee must have been a Shepherd employee for at least five years. Nomination form.
For nomination criteria, please refer to the February 1 email from Marie DeWalt. Winners of the Staff Awards will be announced in April.
Shelley Shaffer receives title change
Congratulations to Shelley Shaffer! In January she celebrated her one-year anniversary with Shepherd and received a title change to Director of Facilities. The title change recognizes Shelley’s contributions to and responsibilities for safe and efficient campus facilities.
Fall (more) in love with Shepherd
Some cultures look to Cupid to inspire love and passion; at Shepherd, we turn to Rambo! On Valentine’s Day, Monday, February 14, Rambo will be in the Student Center from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. sharing love with the Ram Fam. Students, faculty, and staff should wear their Shepherd gear on Monday and stop by the Student Center for pictures, Valentine’s treats, and the chance to tell Rambo why you love Shepherd!
News
Lifelong Learning program wins grant to offer free art classes for age 55+
Thanks to a $4,494 grant from the West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture, and History, Shepherd’s Lifelong Learning program is offering four free art classes to community members aged 55 and up. There is no charge for the classes, which will take place in the Center for Contemporary Arts II. Classes are first-come, first-served, and are limited to 20 students per class.
School of Music to host February 18 jazz concert
The School of Music will present a jazz concert on Friday, February 18, at 7:30 p.m. in the Frank Arts Center Theater featuring the Shepherd Jazz Ensembles under the direction of Dr. Kurtis Adams.
The Nature Conservancy to make two February 28 presentations at Shepherd
Shepherd is hosting two talks by The Nature Conservancy in West Virginia that will focus on actions for climate resiliency and forest conservation in the state and the Appalachian Mountains on Monday, February 28, beginning at 5 p.m. in the Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education auditorium.
President’s Lecture Series to present February 22 lecture exploring stigma of mental illness
The President’s Lecture Series will present “Nobody’s Normal: How Culture Created the Stigma of Mental Illness” with Dr. Roy Richard Grinker on Tuesday, February 22, at 6:30 p.m. in the Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education auditorium and streamed live on YouTube.
Ram Closet offers free used clothing for students, staff, and faculty
Students, staff, and faculty can now acquire new and slightly worn clothing, shoes, and accessories at the newly opened Ram Closet. Members of the Shepherd community with a valid Rambler ID can shop the closet in White Hall, room 317. The closet is open Thursdays from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Wishmakers on Campus grants wish to first Make-A-Wish child, is raising money for a second
Gabriel Lee, 7, Shepherd’s Make-A-Wish child, had the Christmas experience of a lifetime in New York City. Gabe, his mother Morgan Lee, and other members of the family spent five days experiencing Christmas in New York just like the character Kevin McCallister did in Gabe’s favorite movie, “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York.” Wishmakers on Campus are now raising money to help a second child, Piper, redecorate her basement.
Public invited to view February 15 artist workshop
The public is invited to observe a workshop hosted by Shepherd’s Department of Contemporary Art and Theater that will demonstrate the techniques of gold leafing and painting with egg tempera, or dry colored pigments mixed with egg yolk. Alumna Sasha Phillips will teach the workshop to intermediate and advanced painting students on Tuesday, February 15, from 2-5 p.m. in the Center for Contemporary Arts painting studio, room 114. Members of the public are invited to observe anytime during the workshop.
Shepherd women's lacrosse picked sixth in PSAC East Preseason Poll
The women’s lacrosse team has been picked to finish sixth in the 2022 PSAC Women's Lacrosse East Preseason Poll as announced by the league.
Pack the House event planned during Saturday basketball games
Shepherd will be hosting a Pack the House Event as part of this Saturday's basketball doubleheader against Kutztown at the Butcher Center. The women will host #21 Kutztown at 1 p.m. while the men take on Kutztown at 3 p.m.
Shepherd women top California (Pa.)
Junior guard Abby Beeman scored 25 points and graduate student guard Marley McLaughlin added 24 to lead Shepherd to a 76-66 win over California (Pa.) in PSAC women's basketball action at the Butcher Center on Monday night.
Cal edges Shepherd men
The men’s basketball team came up three points short on Monday night, losing to California (Pa.) 64-61 in PSAC men's basketball action at the Butcher Center. Senior forward Kyle Daggett led the Rams with a game-high 21 points, hitting 7-of-14 shots and grabbing eight rebounds.
Women’s basketball ranked fifth in latest D2SIDA Atlantic Region Poll
The Shepherd’s women's basketball team is ranked fifth in the latest D2SIDA Women's Basketball Atlantic Region Poll for February 7. Shepherd posted a 2-1 mark last week, bringing the team’s record to 17-4.
Shepherd football announces 2022 recruiting class
Shepherd head football coach Ernie McCook announced a recruiting class of 40 student-athletes who have signed letters of intent to play football for the Rams for the 2022 season.
Men’s basketball team edged by Bloomsburg
Senior forward Kyle Daggett scored a game-high 26 points during a 69-64 road loss to Bloomsburg in PSAC men’s basketball action on Saturday, February 5. Daggett hit 11-of-15 shots and grabbed six rebounds.
Women’s basketball team falls at Bloomsburg
Junior guard Abby Beeman scored a game-high 22 points to pace Shepherd in a 55-46 road loss to Bloomsburg in PSAC women’s basketball action on Saturday, February 5.
Upcoming Events
Friday, February 11
Last day to withdraw from first-half semester class (see advisor by noon)
1 p.m.—Baseball at Coker
2 p.m.—Collegiate Forensics Association Southern Excursion Debate and Forensics Tournament, White Hall
3-5 p.m.—Kate Helms exhibit, Phaze 2 Gallery
Saturday, February 12
8 a.m.—Collegiate Forensics Association Southern Excursion Debate and Forensics Tournament, White Hall
Noon—Baseball at Coker
1 p.m.—Pack the House, Butcher Center
3 p.m.—Baseball at Coker
3-5 p.m.—Kate Helms exhibit, Phaze 2 Gallery
Sunday, February 13
Monday, February 14
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.—Valentine's Day with Rambo, Student Center
12:10-12:50 p.m.—Mindful Mondays, Cumberland Room, Student Center
5:30 p.m.—Women’s basketball at Lock Haven
7:30 p.m.—Men’s basketball at Lock Haven
Tuesday, February 15
2-5 p.m.—Art Process: Promoting Wellness with Sasha Phillips ’97, Center for Contemporary Arts, studio 114. Sponsored by the Department of Contemporary Art and Theater.
3 p.m.—Board of Governors Committee Meeting: Finance and Facilities, Ikenberry Hall 202
Wednesday, February 16
3-5 p.m.—Kate Helms exhibit, Phaze 2 Gallery
5:30 p.m.—Women’s basketball vs. Millersville
7:30 p.m.—Men’s basketball vs. Millersville
Thursday, February 17
3-4 p.m.—Board of Governors Committee Meeting: Academic Programs and Development, Storer Ballroom 302, Student Center
3-4 p.m.—Board of Governors Committee Meeting: Enrollment and Student and Community Affairs, Cumberland Room 223, Student Center
4:15 p.m.—Board of Governors Meeting, Storer Ballroom 302, Student Center
Friday, February 18
3-5 p.m.—Kate Helms exhibit, Phaze 2 Gallery
6 p.m.—Regional Alumni Mixer, Brix27 Restaurant and Wine Bar, 131 N. Queen St., Martinsburg, West Virginia (RSVP via email to hbrumbau@shepherd.edu)
7:30 p.m.—Jazz at Shepherd: Jazz Ensembles Concert, Frank Arts Center (tickets required)
Monday, February 21
First day of mid-terms
12:10-12:50 p.m.—Mindful Mondays, Cumberland Room, Student Center
3-5 p.m.—Kate Helms exhibit, Phaze 2 Gallery
Tuesday, February 22
Wednesday, February 23
3-5 p.m.—Kate Helms exhibit, Phaze 2 Gallery
5:30 p.m.—Women’s basketball vs. Shippensburg (Senior Night)
7:30 p.m.—Men’s basketball vs. Shippensburg (Senior Night)
Friday, February 25
Last day of mid-terms
Last day to apply for December 2022 graduation (Registrar’s Office)
3 p.m.—Women’s softball vs. West Virginia State (Glenville, WV)
3-5 p.m.—Kate Helms exhibit, Phaze 2 Gallery
4 p.m.—Women’s lacrosse at Slippery Rock
7:30 p.m.—Give Us This Day: Wind Ensemble Concert, Frank Arts Center (tickets required)
Saturday, February 26
9:30 a.m.—Women’s softball vs. West Virginia Wesleyan (Glenville, WV)
Noon—Men’s baseball vs. Lincoln
1 p.m.—Women’s basketball vs. Mansfield
2:30 p.m.—Men’s basketball vs. Lincoln
3 p.m.—Men’s basketball vs. Mansfield
5 p.m.—Softball vs. Indiana (Pa.) (Glenville, WV)
Sunday, February 27
Noon—Women’s softball vs. Mercyhurst (Glenville, WV)
3 p.m.—Korrine Myers, voice recital, Frank Arts Center
Monday, February 28
Mid-term grades due
Second-half semester classes start
PSAC men’s basketball tournament starts
PSAC women’s basketball tournament starts
12:10-12:50 p.m.—Mindful Mondays, Zoom
3-5 p.m.—Kate Helms exhibit, Phaze 2 Gallery
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Dana L. Costa
Executive Director, University Communications
Shepherd University
P.O. Box 5000
Shepherdstown WV 25443-5000
