Shenandoah University is seeking 10-12 volunteers to track how heat varies across Winchester in order to better understand where residents are most at risk during extreme heat waves. The ... Continue Reading Volunteer to Help SU Track…
Shenandoah Offers Low-Cost Entrepreneurship & Small Business Certificate Program, June 14-Aug. 2 Cohort-Style Program Equips Entrepreneurs At All Levels To Turn Ideas Into Action
The Shenandoah University Institute for Entrepreneurship will offer a low-cost Entrepreneurship & Small Business Certificate (ESBC) program for $99 from the weeks of June 14 through Aug. 2. The ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Offers Low-Cost Entrepreneurship &…
Shenandoah Alumna, Doctoral Candidate Wins Loudoun Teacher of the Year Math Teacher Kim Jackson Says SU Was ‘Mind- and Eye-Opening’
Kim Jackson, a Shenandoah alumna who is pursuing her Doctorate in Education at the university, has recently been announced as the Loudoun County Public Schools Teacher of the Year. “I’m still ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Alumna, Doctoral Candidate Wins…
Occupational Therapy Students and Alumni Engage in Law Enforcement-Related Research Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy Alicia Lutman, OTD, oversaw both efforts
Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy Alicia Lutman, OTD, and occupational therapy program alumni Brianna Boelte, Amanda Gibs, Diana Gold, Mollie Kamerow, BriAnna Thomassy, participated in the ... Continue Reading Occupational Therapy Students and Alumni…
Washington, D.C. News Outlet Features SU’s OT Program WJLA Report Focuses on Occupational Therapy's Adaptations During the Pandemic
The Backbone: A Presentation on the Life of James H. Ruebush
Director of Shenandoah University’s McCormick Civil War Institute Jonathan A. Noyalas ’01, M.A., presented “The Backbone: A Presentation on the Life of James H. Ruebush” on Wednesday, April 28, via ... Continue Reading The Backbone: A Presentation on…
Sō Percussion Begins Digital Residency
Sō Percussion kicked off its digital residency week with an exclusive free livestream performance on Shenandoah Conservatory's Facebook page and Shenandoah University's YouTube channel on Tuesday, ... Continue Reading Sō Percussion Begins Digital Residency
School of Business Installs Stock Ticker in Halpin-Harrison Hall Dynamic LED Display Software Offers A Continuous Stream of Business Content
A dramatic new feature now graces the lobby of Halpin-Harrison Hall — a U-shaped Indoor LED Stock Ticker Display System. Installed during spring break, the software system provides a continuous stream ... Continue Reading School of Business Installs Stock…
Meet New Human Resources Director Rakene Lee Lee Has Higher Ed, United States Marine Corps Experience
Shenandoah has a new human resources director. Rakene L. Lee Sr., starts today, April 28, in his new role. Lee, of Stafford, Virginia, graduated from Park University in Missouri with a Bachelor of ... Continue Reading Meet New Human Resources Director…
Montressa Washington Elected to Omicron Delta Kappa Board of Trustees Three-Year Term in Governance Starts July 1, 2021
Montressa L. Washington, Ph.D., assistant professor of management at Shenandoah University, was recently elected to the Board of Trustees for the Omicron Delta Kappa Society and Educational ... Continue Reading Montressa Washington Elected to Omicron…
Shenandoah Conservatory & Esports Program Collaborate Programs Explore Similarities Between Music and Esports
Shenandoah Conservatory and the Esports program at Shenandoah University partner to present We Play Together: A Collaboration Between Music and Esports. This seminal, cross-disciplinary project seeks ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Conservatory & Esports Program…
Sample Shenandoah Graduate Programs This Summer Take Courses That Could Lead To A Graduate Certificate!
Wondering if you should pursue a graduate degree? Try some courses this summer to familiarize yourself with graduate work and even start what could lead to a graduate certificate! Register ... Continue Reading Sample Shenandoah Graduate Programs This…
Shenandoah Winding Down COVID-19 Mass-Vaccination Effort Last Clinic Will Take Place Thursday, May 6
After administering more than 65,000 COVID-19 shots in arms, the mass-vaccination center at Shenandoah University will hold its last clinic on Thursday, May 6. The clinic opened in mid-January ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Winding Down COVID-19 Mass-Vaccination…
‘Do All The Good That We Can’: The Work Must Continue A message from our three chief diversity officers
Nearly a year ago, in response to the murder of George Floyd and the systemic racism connected to that, Shenandoah made a statement and launched anti-racism actions. This week’s guilty verdicts of ... Continue Reading ‘Do All The Good That…
Shenandoah, Bank of Clarke Enter Into Three-Year Partnership Student Internships Will Be Offered at Bank’s Berryville Branch
Shenandoah University and the Bank of Clarke County have entered into a partnership that will provide internships and learning opportunities for students in marketing, finance, human resources and ... Continue Reading Shenandoah, Bank of Clarke Enter…
Students Create their Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) Projects
Our students have now begun to create their Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) projects. In these short videos, Professors `Atiah Abdullah Sidek's (IIUM) and Ady Dewey's (Bridgewater) ... Continue Reading Students Create their Collaborative Online…
No Tolerance for Racial Injustice A Message from President Fitzsimmons
Dear students, faculty and staff, I write to you following an historic verdict. And while there is profound reflection and celebration, we must be mindful that there is still much work to be ... Continue Reading No Tolerance for Racial Injustice…
Brady Named Harold Herman Chair in Musical Theatre
Associate Professor of Theatre and Music Director Patrick Brady has been named the Harold Herman Chair in Musical Theatre. The endowed chair provides Brady with additional financial support for ... Continue Reading Brady Named Harold Herman Chair…
Senior Dance Majors Present ‘ ShenCo Meraki: Ensemble Concert’
The Shenandoah Conservatory class of 2021 dance majors presented “ ShenCo Meraki: Ensemble Concert” on Saturday, April 17, at the Historic Rosemont Manor in Berryville, Virginia. The live, in-person ... Continue Reading Senior Dance Majors Present ‘…
LORT Props Master Jim Guy Speaks with Theatre Students
On Saturday, April 10, the Theatre Division hosted an in-person workshop on firearms for the stage with guest lecturer Jim Guy. Guy serves as the props master for the Milwaukee Repertory Theatre, a ... Continue Reading LORT Props Master Jim Guy…
Counseling Center Adds Two to Team Christine Cornwell, Erica Penn Aim to Help Students Feel and Be Their Best
Shenandoah welcomes two new faces in its Counseling Center. Christine Cornwell, M.A., and Erica Penn, M.S., are both Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC). Christine holds her LPC in both Virginia ... Continue Reading Counseling Center Adds Two to…
Shenandoah University School of Business Hosts Inaugural Legacy Golf Tournament, May 7 Annual Event To Benefit Scholarships For First-Generation Regional Applicants
The Shenandoah University School of Business will host its first-ever Legacy Golf Tournament at Winchester Country Club on Friday, May 7. Sponsored by the Class of 21, check-in begins at 10:30 a.m. ... Continue Reading Shenandoah University School of Business…
Shenandoah Hosts Virtual ‘Get Started’ Entrepreneurship Workshops — April 28, May 15 & May 20 3-Hour Sessions Help Aspiring And Established Entrepreneurs Turn Ideas Into Action
What if you could spend all your time doing what you love? Or finally stop talking about that idea you’ve had and start moving toward actually doing it? Shenandoah University’s Institute for ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Hosts Virtual ‘Get Started’…
Shenandoah Student Takes Madden Skills To Esports National Championship Junior Dylan Lewis Competes April 24 Against Boise State
Shenandoah junior Dylan Lewis ’22 practices Madden two hours a day. Come April 24, all that time spent behind the controller will pay off. Lewis has advanced to the National Association of Collegiate ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Student Takes Madden Skills…
It’s Bloom Time at Shenandoah — The Bloom is Back! Celebrate Apple Blossom on campus with blooming events for students!
Celebrate Apple Blossom 2021 with us on campus with events just for Shenandoah Students! As is tradition, Shenandoah University is proudly displaying pink and green across campus. There is no doubt ... Continue Reading It’s Bloom Time at Shenandoah…
Learn What Inspires Public Leaders, SU Alums To Work For the Common Good Virtual Panel Discussion to Be Held Wednesday, April 14
Join Shenandoah’s Center for Civic Engagement from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 14, for the virtual panel discussion "Public Service: Values to Action!" During this interactive event, public ... Continue Reading Learn What Inspires Public Leaders,…
Celebrating Hal Herman’s Legacy with the Virtual Opening of the Harold Herman Lab Theatre
Shenandoah Conservatory recently celebrated the opening of a new state-of-the-art teaching and student performance space: the Harold Herman Lab Theatre. In that virtual celebration, we provided an ... Continue Reading Celebrating Hal Herman’s Legacy with…
Look What’s Happening at Our Fairfax Location Construction is underway to enhance, expand ICPH buildings
Renovations continue at the Inova Center for Personalized Health, or ICPH, in Fairfax. ICPH provides a Northern Virginia/Washington, D.C.-metro area location for Shenandoah’s programs in: Doctor ... Continue Reading Look What’s Happening at Our…
Dance Students Film Work with NYC-based Choreographer Sidra Bell
Right before spring break in March, New York City choreographer Sidra Bell came down to Shenandoah University to do two days of filming for her spring dance concert work “Inhabitant.” Sidra Bell Dance ... Continue Reading Dance Students Film Work with…
Maloney ’17 Releases Second Dance Film Featuring SU Dance Alumni
Dani Maloney ’17 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance) recently released her second dance film “The Time Being” performed by a cast of nine women, including alums Natalie D'Angelo ’20 (Bachelor of Fine ... Continue Reading Maloney ’17 Releases Second Dance…
Noyalas’ New Book Details African American Experience During Civil War ‘Slavery and Freedom in the Shenandoah Valley During the Civil War Era’ is available now
Jonathan Noyalas ’01, M.A., director of Shenandoah’s McCormick Civil War Institute, recently published his book “Slavery and Freedom in the Shenandoah Valley During the Civil War Era.” Officially ... Continue Reading Noyalas’ New Book Details African…
Students Volunteer a Helping Hand at Vaccine Clinic Tasks Include Vaccinating, Translating and Clerical Duties
Since Shenandoah University began holding a COVID-19 mass-vaccination clinic in its Wilkins Athletics & Events Center, many students have volunteered their time in helping the vaccine ... Continue Reading Students Volunteer a Helping Hand…
Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre Returns to In-Person Performances with ‘Grease’ “Grease” is the Word.
Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre (SSMT) announces its return to in-person performances with an upcoming production of the smash hit musical “Grease.” This will be a departure from the standard season ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre Returns…
The Barzinji Project Announces Collaborative Projects Designed in COIL Workshop Fellows underwent extensive training on Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL)
Barzinji Project Fellows underwent extensive training on Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) and plan on having their students work together on joint projects. The Fellows will work ... Continue Reading The Barzinji Project Announces Collaborative…
VOCES8 Begins Virtual Residency with Choral Ensembles
The Vocal/Choral Division at Shenandoah Conservatory hosts the British vocal ensemble VOCES8 for a four-week virtual residency from Thursday, April 8, through Thursday, April 29. Members of the ... Continue Reading VOCES8 Begins Virtual Residency with…
Alumni Launch Black Men Ventures, A Community for Black Entrepreneurs Alfred Duncan ’98 & Billy Blake ’99 provide capital for Black male entrepreneurs nationwide
Alfred Duncan ’98 wrote and performed the song “BLM Plaza” with Steve Roy in 2020 amidst a rise in awareness about racial injustice and during a global pandemic that affected businesses of every size. ... Continue Reading Alumni Launch Black Men Ventures,…