This is the perfect opportunity to see how diverse Shenandoah is!
We hope you’ll find time to join us during the weekend of April 12, 13, 14, & 15. From alumni events to prospective student events, athletic events to conservatory events, outdoor trips to car shows you’ll find something to interest you!
Dayton Alumni Weekend
April 12, 13, & 14
Dayton, Virginia was Shenandoah’s home for 85 years. In 1875, the university was founded there as Shenandoah High School. Over the next 85 years, the institution changed names six times but always kept “Shenandoah” as part of its name. In 1946, the school nearly closed due to financial concerns. Rather than closing the school, university president Dr. Forrest S. Racey oversaw the move to Winchester. The last classes in Dayton began in the fall of 1959 with an enrollment of 159 students. Shenandoah opened its doors in Winchester in September 1960.
Every year the Alumni of Shenandoah’s Dayton campus reconnect during Dayton Alumni Weekend to remember the “Good Old Days” in Dayton!
Dayton alumni are invited to experience the Dayton Alumni Hall of Fame induction, recognition of reunion classes, and meet the Dayton Scholarship recipient. Perform in Dayton’s Got Talent to compete with other talented alumni from Shenandoah’s Dayton campus. Tour campus to see how Shenandoah has grown in Winchester.
This year we’re honoring Jane D. Pittman ’89, who worked closely with the Dayton alumni for years, and who recently returned home to Ohio after serving Shenandoah for nearly 30 years. Join us for this special Welcome Reception & Dinner at 5:30 pm at the The Heritage Museum 382 High Street, Dayton, VA 22821.
This event is on to all Dayton alumni.
SOAR Hammock & Slackline Day
April 12 | 10 am-3 pm
Learn the basics of slacklining with our SOAR (Shenandoah Outdoor & Adventure Recreation) staff. Slacklines will be set up in the quad next to the Big SU. All skill levels are welcome. The slacklines will be set up low to the ground for those who are learning, so don’t worry if you’re new–just come out and try it out. Not interested in trying out the slackline? No worries! Kick back and relax in a hammock in between classes with SOAR instead!
This is a free event and open to the public.
Blood Drive
April 12 | 11 am – 3 pm
The Blood Drive is being held by the School of Pharmacy through Virginia Blood Services at the Health Professions Building, on the campus of the Winchester Medical Center.
This is a free event and open to the public.
Walk-ins are welcome but appointments are preferred. Please visit Virginia Blood Services and search for our blood drive.
Softball Vs. Bridgewater
April 12 | 4 – 6 pm
Softball vs. Bridgewater will begin at 4 p.m. at Henkel-Harris Field, Jim Barnett Park.
This is a free event and open to the public.
Men’s Tennis Vs. Bridgewater
April 12 | 4 – 6 pm
Join us for Men’s Tennis vs. Bridgewater at the Lowery Tennis Court.
This is a free event and open to the public.
Celebration Of Service
April 12 | 5 – 7 pm
Join The Center for Public Service and Scholarship in Sarah’s Glen will be hosting this event to celebrate the service completed by all teams, clubs, and organizations at Shenandoah University throughout 2107-2018 academic year. It also highlights exemplary service. If you’ve performed service this year, be a part of the celebration and gather for a photo to show just how many students helped to serve others this year.
This is a free event and open to the public.
Writing For Computer Games
April 12 | 7 -8 pm
“Writing for Computer Games” is a discussion featuring award-winning science fiction writer and computational linguist Tracy Canfield. Canfield, author of the computer game “I, Cyborg,” will discuss how writing for games is different from writing books – and how she made sure all those dozens of endings were satisfying.
This is a free event and open to the public.
Honors Chamber Music Recital
April 12 | 7 -8 pm
Some of Shenandoah Conservatory’s most talented instrumental students present an evening of chamber music repertoire.
This is a free event and open to the public.
Admitted Freshmen Day
April 13
Admitted Freshmen Day is a fabulous day on the Shenandoah campus! It’s a chance for our admitted freshmen and their parents/guardians to experience Shenandoah and meet current students and faculty! It’s a day to ask questions, check things out and get more of that Shenandoah vibe!
This event is open to all admitted freshmen students.
Conservatory Alumni Reunion
April 13 & 14
Conservatory alumni, join us for the 5th Annual Shenandoah Conservatory Alumni Reunion.
Tour Armstrong Hall, Ohrstrom-Bryant Theatre and Ruebush Hall and listen to the State of the Conservatory Address given by Dean Michael Stepniak. Meet with current and former faculty members. Watch performance by current students and perform with other alumni!
This event is open to all conservatory alumni.
B Michael AMERICA Seminar
April 13 | 10 – 11 am & 11 am – 12 pm
Fashion Designer B Michael and Mark-Anthony Edwards, CEO of B Michael AMERICA return to Shenandoah University for a candid discussion with students on growing a fashion brand in a global marketplace.
This is a free event and open to all Shenandoah students.
Contact Kerri Mariano at kmariano@su.edu, by April 10th, to reserve your seat.
Conservatory Alumni Panel
April 13 | 12 – 2 pm
Hear alumni speak about their experiences at Shenandoah, and where their career paths have led after college. Alumni attending will include individuals who studied Music Performance, Music Therapy, Musical Theatre, Music Education, Music Production & Recording Technology, and more! Join us in Room 148, Ruebush Hall.
This is a free event and open to all Shenandoah students and alumni.
Conservatory Choir, Cantus Singers, & Shenandoah Chorus
April 13 | 8 – 9 pm
The Conservatory Choir, Cantus Singers and Shenandoah Chorus present Stravinsky’s “Symphony of Psalms,” Argento’s “I Hate and I Love” and Pergolesi’s “Stabat Mater” in Armstrong Concert Hall.
This event is open to the public
Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for senior citizens and $5 for non-SU students. Purchase tickets at the Ohrstrom-Bryant Theatre box office; call 540/665-4569 or go towww.conservatoryperforms.org. The box office is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and two hours before this concert at the performance venue. All Shenandoah employees can pick up free tickets for performances at any time. Free “rush” tickets are available to SU students two hours prior to this performance.
Mindful Morning
April 14 | 9 am – 12 pm
Capture every moment as you immerse yourself in Shenandoah’s inaugural Mindful Morning. Engage in short yoga, Pilates and mindfulness sessions, and connect with wellness professionals from throughout the region at an event open to the entire community.
This event is open to the public. Tickets are $5. Students, Faculty, and Staff attend for free.
Cars For A Cause
April 14 | 9 am – 4 pm
Colleges Against Cancer and Hoppers Auto Club hosts the eighth Cars For A Cause nostalgic car show benefiting the Relay For Life of Shenandoah University. All cars are welcome. Car registration is $15 from 9:00 a.m. to noon. The first 100 cars registered will receive a dash plaque. Join us on the on the lawn of the Ohrstrom-Bryant Theatre.
This is a free event and open to the public.
Dove’s Nest Groundbreaking
April 14 | 2 – 3 pm
Come celebrate the groundbreaking of Dove’s Nest, the third building in The Village, made possible by a generous gift from Wilbur G. Dove ’59 and his wife Clare.
This is a free event and open to the public.
EPIC Rescue Task Force Class
April 14
Learn how to save lives during an active shooter event with best-in-class training from the Emergency Preparedness Instructional Center at Shenandoah University. Join us for the EPIC Rescue Task Force Class. Practice realistic scenarios with professional role players. Register now for the class.
This event is open to fire/EMS/law enforcement and school security.
Mid-Atlantic Trombone Alliance
April 14 | 9:30 am – 9 pm
The Mid-Atlantic Trombone Alliance (MATA) is a consortium of Shenandoah Conservatory of Shenandoah University, Towson University, George Mason University, George Washington University and The Catholic University of America trombone departments. Register now.
This event is open to all trombone players high school aged and above.
Paddle The Shenandoah River
April 14 | 9 am – 6 pm
Paddle the Shenandoah River will depart from Parking Lot D at 9 a.m. and will arrive back on campus at 6 p.m. Come out for a beautiful day of canoeing and kayaking on the Shenandoah River. Shenandoah Outdoor & Adventure Recreation (SOAR) will take you paddling for most of the day before stopping for lunch, swimming, and viewing of the river.
This event is $15 per person and space is limited to 9 students.
To register, go to imleagues.com and login (or signup) with your Shenandoah University email address. Select the trip you are interested in under the “Fitness” tab then sign up and pay. Once you’ve registered through IMLeagues, you will receive more information including trip specifics and packing list.
Men’s Lacrosse Vs. Hampden-Sydney
April 14 | 1 – 3 pm
Men’s Lacrosse vs. Hampden-Sydney will begin at 1 p.m. at Sprint Field, Shentel Stadium.
This is a free event and open to the public.
Women’s Lacrosse vs. Randolph-Macon
April 14 | 4 – 6 pm
Women’s Lacrosse vs. Randolph-Macon will begin at 4 p.m. at Sprint Field, Shentel Stadium.
This is a free event and open to the public.
Flute Ensemble
April 14 | 5 – 6 pm
Flute Ensemble will begin at 5 p.m. in Goodson Chapel, Recital Hall. Under the direction of Professor of Flute Jonathan Snowden, members from the Flute Studio presents their spring concert. This is a free event.
This is a free event and open to the public.
Jazz Ensemble
April 14 | 8 – 9 pm
Jazz Ensemble will begin at 8 p.m. in Armstrong Hall, Armstrong Concert Hall. Jazz Ensemble presents “Explorations and Adventures in Jazz,” an exploration into new directions in music for the contemporary big band.
This event is open to the public
Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for senior citizens and $5 for non-SU students. Purchase tickets at the Ohrstrom-Bryant Theatre box office; call 540/665-4569 or go to www.conservatoryperforms.org. The box office is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and two hours before this concert at the performance venue. All Shenandoah employees can pick up free tickets for performances at any time. Free “rush” tickets are available to SU students two hours prior to this performance.
UCaN
April 15 | 12 – 1 pm
University Chapel at Noon (UCaN) invites all to join a dynamic worshiping community of students and Shenandoah University community members EVERY Sunday while classes are in session. UCaN combines ancient and emerging, diverse and unified, safe and challenging, artful and thoughtful, playful and profound elements of Christian worship.
This is a free event and open to the public.
Softball Vs. Virginia Wesleyan
April 15 | 1 – 3 pm & 3 – 5 pm
Softball vs. Virginia Wesleyan will begin at 1 p.m. at Bridgeforth Field, Jim Barnett Park.
This is a free event and open to the public.