Mole Day with Gamma Sigma Epsilon, Front Lawn of Byrd Science Hall, until 1:30 p.m. Sponsored by Shepherd University Gamma Sigma Epsilon National Chemistry Honor Society.
2 p.m.
Graduate School Workshop, Scarborough Library, Room 103D, until 3 p.m. Sponsored by Career Services.
6 p.m.
Student Homelessness Panel, Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education Auditorium. Sponsored by Shepherd University Common Reading Program, Department of Social Work, and Division of Student Affairs.
Wednesday, October 25, 2017
All Day
First Day of Academic Advisement for Continuing Students for Spring 2018.
10 a.m.
Study Abroad Fair, Student Center, Ram’s Den, until 3 p.m. Sponsored by Office of Study Abroad.
Brown Bag Luncheon Lecture: “Penitence: The Story Behind A Whitman Poem,” presented by Dr. Sam Fink, Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education Multipurpose Room, until 1:30 p.m. Cost: $15 per person; free for Shepherd University Lifelong Learning members. Sponsored by Shepherd University Lifelong Learning Program.
1:10 p.m.
Junior Guitar Recital by Emily del Vecchio, Frank Center, W. H. Shipley Recital Hall, until 1:35 p.m. Sponsored by Department of Music.
3:30 p.m.
Men’s Soccer at Concord University.
3:30 p.m.
Women’s Soccer at Concord University.
4:30 p.m.
Halloween Themed Dinner, Dining Hall, until 8 p.m. Cost: $8.5 for adults, $4.25 for children ages 6-12, and free for children under six years old.
7 p.m.
The 17th Annual Shep-or-Treat, West Campus Residence Halls, Wellness Center, and Outdoor space, until 9 p.m. Sponsored by Office of Residence Life.
9 p.m.
Free Bowling and Billiards, Student Center, Games Zone, until 11 p.m. Sponsored by Program Board.
Humanities and the Environment Symposium, Welcome Remarks by Dr. Mark Madison, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Historian, and Dr. Keith Alexander, Assistant Professor at Shepherd University, National Conservation Training Center, 698 Conservation Way, Shepherdstown. Hosted by Shepherd University and National Conservation Training Center.
4:30 p.m.
Humanities and the Environment Symposium: “The Science-And Art-of Satellite Imagery,” featuring speaker John Amos, President and Founder of SkyTruth, National Conservation Training Center, 698 Conservation Way, Shepherdstown. Hosted by Shepherd University and National Conservation Training Center.
7 p.m.
Humanities and the Environment Symposium, Screening of “Behold the Earth,” produced by David Conover, Founder and Executive Director of Compass Light, National Conservation Training Center, 698 Conservation Way, Shepherdstown. Hosted by Shepherd University and National Conservation Training Center.
7 p.m.
Unlocking Human Potential by Dr. Kevin Harkins, CEO of Harken, Student Center, Storer Ballroom. Sponsored by Student Success.
8 p.m.
Music Salon Concert Series, Frank Center, W. H. Shipley Recital Hall, until 9:30 p.m. Sponsored by Department of Music.
Friday, October 27, 2017
All Day
Last Day to Withdraw from a Full Semester Class. See Advisor by Noon.
8:30 a.m.
Humanities and the Environment Symposium, Welcome Remarks by Dr. Mary J.C. Hendrix ’74, Shepherd University President, National Conservation Training Center, 698 Conservation Way, Shepherdstown. Hosted by Shepherd University and National Conservation Training Center.
8:45 a.m.
Humanities and the Environment Symposium, “Conservation History in the Humanities,” by Dr. Douglas Brinkley, Professor at Rice University, National Conservation Training Center, 698 Conservation Way, Shepherdstown. Hosted by Shepherd University and National Conservation Training Center.
10 a.m.
Humanities and the Environment Symposium, “Scientific Language Barriers: Communicating Environmental Science to the Public,” Dr. Angela Lueking, Professor of Pennsylvania State University, National Conservation Training Center, 698 Conservation Way, Shepherdstown. Hosted by Shepherd University and National Conservation Training Center.
11 a.m.
Humanities and the Environment Symposium, Concurrent Breakout Sessions: (1) The Arts and the Environment, led by Susan Mills, Former Television News Producer; (2) Ethics and Environmental Decision-making, led by Dr. Mark Madison, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Historian; (3) History and Environmental Engagement, led by Dr. Keith Alexander, Assistant Professor at Shepherd University. National Conservation Training Center, 698 Conservation Way, Shepherdstown. Hosted by Shepherd University and National Conservation Training Center.
11:30 a.m.
Lunch with the Football Team, Dining Hall, until 1:30 p.m. Cost: $5 per person; meal plan accepted. Sponsored by Dining Services and Shepherd University Athletics.
Humanities and the Environment Symposium, Reading from “The Unquiet Earth,” Denise Giardina, Author of the Book, Moderated by Dr. Sylvia Bailey Shurbutt, 698 Conservation Way, Shepherdstown. Hosted by Shepherd University and National Conservation Training Center.
2:45 p.m.
Humanities and the Environment Symposium, Panel Dialogue and Discussion, Moderated by Dr. Rebecca Bates, Professor at Minnesota State University, Mankato, National Conservation Training Center, 698 Conservation Way, Shepherdstown. Hosted by Shepherd University and National Conservation Training Center.
6 p.m.
Super Smash Bros. Tournament, Student Center, Storer Ballroom, until 8 p.m. Sponsored by Program Board.
7 p.m.
Women’s Volleyball at Wheeling Jesuit University.
7 p.m.
Screening of “Lion,” Reynolds Hall, followed by a post-film discussion led by Marty Amerikaner. Sponsored by Shepherd University Scarborough Society and Shepherdstown Film Society.
8 p.m.
Fall Choral Concert, Frank Center Theater, until 9:30 p.m. Tickets: $15, general admission; $10, Shepherd faculty, staff, and alumni, senior citizens, and students 18 and under; free for Shepherd students with a valid Rambler ID. Sponsored by Department of Music.
Third Annual Red Hoop Pow Wow, Student Center, until 6 p.m. Admissions: $5, General Admission; $3, Children Age 18 and Under; Free for Shepherd students with valid Rambler. Sponsored by Performing Arts Series at Shepherd and Office of Multicultural Student Affairs.
1 p.m.
FAFSA Filing Workshop, Erma Ora Byrd Hall, until 4 p.m. Sponsored by Office of Aid.
3 p.m.
Men’s Soccer at University of Charleston.
3 p.m.
Women’s Soccer at University of Charleston.
4 p.m.
Women’s Volleyball at West Liberty.
9 p.m.
Light Up the Night at the Blacklight Dance, Student Center, Storer Ballroom, until midnight. Tickets: $5, pre-purchase at the Student Center Games Zone and $10, at the door. Sponsored by Delta Zeta Sorority.
Sunday, October 29, 2017
10 a.m.
Galiano Relief Printmaking Project presented by Peter Scurr, Center for Contemporary Arts I, Room 115, until 4 p.m. Limited seating, RSVP to David Modler at dmodler@shepherd.edu. Hosted by Department of Contemporary Art and Theater.
3 p.m.
Senior Voice Recital by Helen Zumbach, Frank Center, W. H. Shipley Recital Hall, until 4 p.m. Sponsored by Department of Music.
5 p.m.
Senior Voice Recital by Samuel Bower, Frank Center, W. H. Shipley Recital Hall, until 6 p.m. Sponsored by Department of Music.
Meditation Monday, Student Center, Cumberland Room. until 12:50 p.m. Sponsored by Department of Psychology and Counseling Services.
12:10 p.m.
FOSL TECH Workshop: Sakai 11 Assignments Tool, Scarborough Library, Room 307, until 1 p.m. Sponsored by Center for Teaching and Learning.
3 p.m.
“A Road Less Traveled: Aquatic Veterinary Medicine in the Federal Government,” presented by Dr. Christine Densmore, Veterinary Medical Officer at the USGS Leetown Science Center, Byrd Science Center, Room 108, until 4 p.m. Sponsored by Pre-Veterinary Society.
Tuesday, October 31, 2017
11 a.m.
Halloween Bake Sale, Student Center, Ram’s Den, until 2 p.m. Sponsored by MEDLIFE.
Brown Bag Luncheon Lecture: “Syrian 12:00,” presented by Dr. Patrick Ferris, Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education Multipurpose Room, until 1:30 p.m. Cost: $15 per person; free for Shepherd University Lifelong Learning members. Sponsored by Shepherd University Lifelong Learning Program.
3 p.m.
Résumé and Cover Letter Workshop, Scarborough Library, Room 103D, until 4 p.m. Sponsored by Career Services.
9 p.m.
Free Bowling and Billiards, Student Center, Games Zone, until 11 p.m. Sponsored by Program Board.
Mindfulness Meditation Workshop with Dr. Anne Murtagh, Associate Professor of Psychology, Student Center, Cumberland Room, until 5 p.m. To reserve a space, contact Dr. Anne Murtagh at amurtagh@shepherd.edu. Sponsored by Department of Psychology.
8 p.m.
Jazz Ensembles, Frank Center Theater, until 9:30 p.m. Sponsored by Department of Music.
Senior Saxophone Recital by Chase Remsburg, Frank Center, W. H. Shipley Recital Hall, until 6 p.m. Sponsored by Department of Music.
6 p.m.
West Virginia We Care Zumbathon Fundraiser, Wellness Center, until 9 p.m. Proceeds will go to Houston schools affected by the flood. Sponsored by Department of Sociology and Geography, Shepherd TRiO Program, and Tomahawk Intermediate School.
7 p.m.
Women’s Volleyball vs. Urbana University.
7:30 p.m.
Theater Production: “Very Still and Hard to See,” Center for Contemporary Arts II, Marinoff Theater. Admission: $10, general public; $5, Shepherd faculty and staff; free for Shepherd students with a valid Rambler ID. Sponsored by Department of Contemporary Art and Theater.
7:30 p.m.
“All’s Well That Ends Well,” Reynolds Hall. Tickets: $8, general admission; $2, Shepherd Faculty and Staff and non-Shepherd students; Free for Shepherd Students with valid Rambler ID. Sponsored by Rude Mechanicals Medieval and Renaissance Players.
Saturday, November 4, 2017
10 a.m.
Turtle Toss Cornhole Tournament, Midway, until 1 p.m. Sponsored by Delta Zeta Sorority.
10:30 a.m.
The Launching of the Potomac Applied Business Company, Dining Hall Lower Level. Reception to follow. RSVP by November 1 to Michelle Lawson at 304-876-5402 or mlawson@shepherd.edu.
Football vs. University of Charleston. Purchase Your Tickets HERE.
4 p.m.
Women’s Volleyball vs. Notre Dame College.
7:30 p.m.
Theater Production: “Very Still and Hard to See,” Center for Contemporary Arts II, Marinoff Theater. Admission: $10, general public; $5, Shepherd faculty and staff; free for Shepherd students with a valid Rambler ID. Sponsored by Department of Contemporary Art and Theater.
7:30 p.m.
“All’s Well That Ends Well,” Reynolds Hall. Tickets: $8, general admission; $2, Shepherd Faculty and Staff and non-Shepherd students; Free for Shepherd Students with valid Rambler ID. Sponsored by Rude Mechanicals Medieval and Renaissance Players.
Sunday, November 5, 2017
3 p.m.
“All’s Well That Ends Well,” Reynolds Hall. Tickets: $8, general admission; $2, Shepherd Faculty and Staff and non-Shepherd students; Free for Shepherd Students with valid Rambler ID. Sponsored by Rude Mechanicals Medieval and Renaissance Players.
7:30 p.m.
Women in Music, Frank Center Theater, W. H. Shipley Recital Hall. Sponsored by Women of Sigma Alpha Iota International Music Fraternity Shepherd Chapter.
Monday, November 6, 2017
All Day
First Day of Spring 2018 RAIL Registration for Continuing Students 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Brown Bag Luncheon Lecture: “Insurance Crossroads in Retirement,” presented by Fred Kerns and Tom Miller, Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education Multipurpose Room, until 1:30 p.m. Cost: $15 per person; free for Shepherd University Lifelong Learning members. Sponsored by Shepherd University Lifelong Learning Program.
4 p.m.
Interviewing Workshop, Scarborough Library, Room 103D, until 5 p.m. Sponsored by Career Services.
4:45 p.m.
Stammtisch: German Conversation Group Meeting, Blue Moon. For more information, contact Dr. Eva-Maria Suarez Budenbender at 304-876-5686 or esuarezb@shepherd.edu. Sponsored by Department of English and Modern Languages.
8:30 p.m.
“All’s Well That Ends Well,” Reynolds Hall. Tickets: $8, general admission; $2, Shepherd Faculty and Staff and non-Shepherd students; Free for Shepherd Students with valid Rambler ID. Sponsored by Rude Mechanicals Medieval and Renaissance Players.
9 p.m.
Free Bowling and Billiards, Student Center, Games Zone, until 11 p.m. Sponsored by Program Board.
Theater Production: “Very Still and Hard to See,” Center for Contemporary Arts II, Marinoff Theater. Admission: $10, general public; $5, Shepherd faculty and staff; free for Shepherd students with a valid Rambler ID. Sponsored by Department of Contemporary Art and Theater.
8 p.m.
Student Jazz Combos Concert, Frank Center, W. H. Shipley Recital Hall, until 9:30 p.m. Sponsored by Department of Music.
8:30 p.m.
“All’s Well That Ends Well,” Reynolds Hall. Tickets: $8, general admission; $2, Shepherd Faculty and Staff and non-Shepherd students; Free for Shepherd Students with valid Rambler ID. Sponsored by Rude Mechanicals Medieval and Renaissance Players.
9 p.m.
Mentalist: Eric Dittelman, Student Center, Storer Ballroom, until 11 p.m. Sponsored by Program Board.
Friday, November 10, 2017
11:30 a.m.
Lunch with the Football Team, Dining Hall, until 1:30 p.m. Cost: $5 per person; meal plan accepted. Sponsored by Dining Services and Shepherd University Athletics.
Theater Production: “Very Still and Hard to See,” Center for Contemporary Arts II, Marinoff Theater. Admission: $10, general public; $5, Shepherd faculty and staff; free for Shepherd students with a valid Rambler ID. Sponsored by Department of Contemporary Art and Theater.
7:30 p.m.
“All’s Well That Ends Well,” Reynolds Hall. Tickets: $8, general admission; $2, Shepherd Faculty and Staff and non-Shepherd students; Free for Shepherd Students with valid Rambler ID. Sponsored by Rude Mechanicals Medieval and Renaissance Players.
Color for A Cause 5K Run Fundraiser, proceeds going to the Starkey Foundation, until 2 p.m. Registration: $10 per person; $7, veteran participants; $15 per person with complimentary t-shirt and fun run kit. Sponsored by Delta Zeta Sorority.
Noon
Football at. University of Virginia’s College at Wise.
2 p.m.
Women’s Volleyball at Glenville State College.
4 p.m.
Storm-Kersey Kayak Football Tournament, Wellness Center, until 9 p.m. Register to Play: $100, per five-member team; $25, per person. Hosted by Team River Runner-Shepherd.
7:30 p.m.
Theater Production: “Very Still and Hard to See,” Center for Contemporary Arts II, Marinoff Theater. Admission: $10, general public; $5, Shepherd faculty and staff; free for Shepherd students with a valid Rambler ID. Sponsored by Department of Contemporary Art and Theater.
7:30 p.m.
“All’s Well That Ends Well,” Reynolds Hall. Tickets: $8, general admission; $2, Shepherd Faculty and Staff and non-Shepherd students; Free for Shepherd Students with valid Rambler ID. Sponsored by Rude Mechanicals Medieval and Renaissance Players.
8 p.m.
BalletX, Frank Center Theater. Tickets: $25, general admission; $20, Shepherd faculty and staff and seniors; $15, children age 18 and under; Free for Shepherd students with valid Rambler ID. Tickets are available at www.shepherdbook.com or call 304-876-5219. Sponsored by Performing Arts Series at Shepherd.
Sunday, November 12, 2017
3 p.m.
Senior Voice Recital by Stephanie Proctor, Frank Center, W. H. Shipley Recital Hall, until 4 p.m. Sponsored by Department of Music.
5 p.m.
Senior Voice Recital by Jamie Friedel, Frank Center, W. H. Shipley Recital Hall, until 6 p.m. Sponsored by Department of Music.
FOSL TECH Workshop: Review All the New Sakai 11 Features, Scarborough Library, Room 307, until 1: 25 p.m. Sponsored by Center for Teaching and Learning.
4:30 p.m.
Innovation Seminar and Networking Series: “Business Process Mining for Innovation,” presented by Dr. Jan Vanthlenen, Chaired Professor of Decision Sciences and Information Management at The Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education Auditorium, until 5:30 p.m., followed by networking reception with light refreshments. Sponsored by College of Business and President’s Club.
7 p.m.
Scarborough Society Arts and Lecture Series, Book Discussion: “Mr. M’s Notebook: A Teacher’s Life,” with author John Splaine, Scarborough Library, Reading Room. Reception to follow. Sponsored by Shepherd University Scarborough Society.
7:30 p.m.
Speak Story Series: Marc Harshman, Reynolds Hall. Cost: $12, general admission, and free for Speak Story Series members and students with valid Rambler ID. Co-sponsored by Shepherd University Appalachian Studies Program.
Brown Bag Luncheon Lecture: “From Unspeakable Horror to Simple Murder: Write What You Know,” presented by Alan Gibson, Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education Multipurpose Room, until 1:30 p.m. Cost: $15 per person; free for Shepherd University Lifelong Learning members. Sponsored by Shepherd University Lifelong Learning Program.
3 p.m.
LinkedIn Workshop, Scarborough Library, Room 103D, until 4 p.m. Sponsored by Career Services.
6 p.m.
Piano Ensemble and Studio Recital, Frank Center, W. H. Shipley Recital, until 7:30 p.m. Sponsored by Department of Music.
9 p.m.
Free Bowling and Billiards, Student Center, Games Zone, until 11 p.m. Sponsored by Program Board.
Senior Piano Recital by Lucas Peterson, Frank Center, W. H. Shipley Recital Hall, until 6 p.m. Sponsored by Department of Music.
7 p.m.
Screening of “The Salesman,” Reynolds Hall, followed by a post-film discussion led by Lex Miller. Sponsored by Shepherd University Scarborough Society and Shepherdstown Film Society.
Meditation Monday, Student Center, Cumberland Room. until 12:50 p.m. Sponsored by Department of Psychology and Counseling Services.
6:30 p.m.
President’s Lecture Series: “Artificial Intelligence, the Promise and Peril,” presented by James Barrat, author of “Our Final Invention,” Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education Auditorium, reception to follow. Sponsored by Shepherd University Lifelong Learning Program and Shepherd University Foundation.
Networking and Job Searching Workshop, Scarborough Library, Room 103D, until 4 p.m. Sponsored by Career Services.
6:30 p.m.
Screening of “The Reagan Show,” Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education Auditorium, followed by post-film discussion facilitated by Dr. Jay Wyatt. Sponsored by Shepherd University Lifelong Learning Program and Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education.
8 p.m.
Percussion Studio Recital, Frank Center, McCoy Rehearsal Hall, until 9 p.m. Sponsored by Department of Music.
9 p.m.
Free Bowling and Billiards, Student Center, Games Zone, until 11 p.m. Sponsored by Program Board.