SU Today
Issues 2006-07
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(Volume 12, Number 3) Cover Story: Through medical mission trips, Shenandoah is building on its tradition of faith-based mission work and reaffirming its dedication to citizenship, professional service and global outreach. For the individuals who go to the remote towns and villages, the trips are much more personal. Also in this issue: They may not get to the major leagues, but Division III student-athletes are getting something great: a solid education, the respect of their peers and the skills to succeed in life no matter where they go. And, call it "planned programmatic adjustments" or "a realignment of programs," the goal is to simply do what we say it do - only better. |
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SU Today Summer 2007 (Volume 12, Number 2) Cover Story: The Davis family moved to Winchester in 1982 when 37-year-old James A. Davis became the 15th president of Shenandoah. He and his wife Janet Copple Davis along with their three children have watched the institution grow up as the family grew up. Also in this issue: May Commencement speaker Alma J. Powell reminded the Class of 2007 of lessons they learned in kindergarten and shared one of her favorite Dr. Seuss books. And, endowments and scholarships provide the financial assistance that make college educations possible for most students. Katie Kjellman '07 shares her story, which is unique - but not at all uncommon. |
| SU Today Spring 2007 (Volume 12, Number 1) Cover Story: Many of Shenandoah's 3,000 students and 700 employees give their time, talent and skills to the region by volunteering at many of the organizations that serve Northern Virginia in order to build a better community. Also in this issue: Dr. Laurence Kaptain began his new career as dean of Shenandoah Conservatory in 2006, and he jumped in with unbridled enthusiasm, making a big splash with a major event at the Music Center at Strathmore. And, the university's cable television station now shares a state-of-the-art communication center with an ABC affiliate, making Shenandoah one of only two college campuses in the country with a commercial TV station on its campus. | |
| SU Today Fall 2006 (Volume 11, Number 3) Cover Story: Share Our Vision: Shenandoah University would like you to be part of its "Spirit of Shenandoah" campaign. Embrace the vision. Enrich the university's future. Be part of its success. Also in this issue: The years spent as a college student as spent learning about personal strengths, likes and limits in "College Outside the Classroom." Ricki (Dunn) Marion '02, '05 and Mark Marion '02, '04 exemplify the "Spirit of Shenandoah." | |
| SU Today Summer 2006 (Volume 11, Number 2) Cover Story: Faith & Hope -- Students from many African countries study at Shenandoah. Why did they come to a place so different from home? Also in this issue: Suzanne McKown is a trustee and founding member of the university's Landscape Committee, and her significant contributions to Shenandoah will be commemorated by the Suzanne White McKown Plaza at the new student center; Senator John W. Warner shared his wisdom with graduates at the 131st spring commencement on May 13; and, unbeknownst to many, the university has an archive that documents much of Shenandoah's history. | |
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SU Today Spring 2006 (Volume 11, Number 1) Cover Story: A Legacy of Grace -- Charlotte Collins has been a member of the faculty for 47 years and dean of Shenandoah Conservatory since 1972. She has been a strong and compassionate academic leader and a vocal advocate for students and faculty. Also in this issue: Shenandoah University's Institute for Church Professions, the first such credentialing program in the state; students want to go out into the world to help others so the Chaplain's Office is arranging more mission trips; semester firsts; semester highlights; semester speakers; faculty news and class notes. |