Thomas P. Nanzig, ed., “The Civil War Memoirs of a Virginia Cavalryman” (Tuscaloosa: University of Alabama Press, 2016). $24.95 softcover, www.uapress.ua.edu First released in 2007, this paperback ... Continue Reading Publication of Note “The Civil…
Artifact of the Quarter Spencer Repeating Rifle
Contributed by Shelby R. Shrader Invented by Christopher M. Spencer, the Spencer rifle was unlike any other firearm—save the Henry—used during the Civil War. With a magazine located in the rifle’s ... Continue Reading Artifact of the Quarter Spencer…
Shenandoah University and DACA A Message From Tracy
By now you may have heard of the Trump Administration’s decision to rescind the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program and give Congress six months to preserve or alter the program ... Continue Reading Shenandoah University and DACA A…
Employee Satisfaction: It Isn’t Always About the Money Working environment is key to employee success
By Ashley Rivette Ever wonder why people who receive few on-the-job monetary incentives for their efforts continue to be motivated? Miles Davis, Ph.D., dean of Shenandoah University’s Harry F. Byrd, ... Continue Reading Employee Satisfaction: It Isn’t Always…
An Amazing Acquisition Amazon purchases Whole Foods
by Eldon R. Lindsey Professor of Economics and Finance, Dr. Clifford F. Thies Grocery stores sound like the last line of defense of brick and mortar retailers against the onslaught of the virtual ... Continue Reading An Amazing Acquisition Amazon purchases…
Laurie M. Taylor Appointed Visiting Assistant Professor of Modern Dance New York-based Professional Dancer and Choreographer Joins Dance Division Faculty
Shenandoah Conservatory has appointed Laurie M. Taylor, B.S., as visiting assistant professor of modern dance beginning August 2017. “I'm thrilled that Ms. Taylor will be joining our dance faculty,” ... Continue Reading Laurie M. Taylor Appointed Visiting…
Conservatory Performs 2017/18 Season Announcement An extraordinary lineup of music, theatre and dance
Shenandoah Conservatory of Shenandoah University announces its Conservatory Performs 2017/18 season. Conservatory Performs is the conservatory’s premier performance series featuring Shenandoah’s own ... Continue Reading Conservatory Performs 2017/18 Season Announcement…
Harris Ipock Appointed Visiting Choral Artist and Conservatory Choir Director
Shenandoah Conservatory has appointed Harris Ipock, M.M., as a visiting choral artist and Conservatory Choir director beginning August 2017. “I’m delighted that Harris will be joining our ... Continue Reading Harris Ipock Appointed Visiting Choral…
Mark G. Meadows Appointed Adjunct Assistant Professor of Jazz Meadows will Serve as the Fall Sabbatical Replacement for Dr. Bob Larson
Shenandoah Conservatory has appointed Mark G. Meadows, G.P.D., as adjunct assistant professor of jazz beginning August 2017. Meadows will serve as the sabbatical replacement for Harrison Endowed Chair ... Continue Reading Mark G. Meadows Appointed Adjunct…
Marisol Norris Appointed Visiting Assistant Professor of Music Therapy
Shenandoah Conservatory has appointed Marisol Norris, M.A., MT-BC, as a visiting assistant professor of music therapy beginning August 2017. Norris will teach undergraduate and graduate music therapy ... Continue Reading Marisol Norris Appointed Visiting Assistant…