*Throughout 2021 the “Publication of Note” portion of the newsletter will highlight some of our director’s favorite histories and reminiscences published in the immediate decades following the Civil ... Continue Reading Publication of Note | June…
Therapeutic Songwriting Project by Landless Serving the Homeless ’04, ’13 Featured on WDVM Television
A therapeutic songwriting project by Assistant Professor of Music Therapy Bronwen Landless '04, '13, , M.M.T., MT-BC, was featured on WDVM, a regional television news outlet. The project helps serve ... Continue Reading Therapeutic Songwriting Project by Landless…
Morrison ’14 Presents Lighting and Projection Design Masterclass
James Morrison ’14 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Design & Production – Scenic & Lighting Design) visited Shenandoah University on May 15 and conducted a masterclass on projection design ... Continue Reading Morrison ’14 Presents Lighting and…
467 Hornets Completed Their Symptom Check Every Single Day! Shenandoah Go Streak Completion Lasted From Jan. 15 Through May 20
A total of 467 faculty, staff and students filled out the Shenandoah Go app symptom checker for 124 days straight — which is considered a perfect streak. We have a community that genuinely cares ... Continue Reading 467 Hornets Completed Their Symptom…
Three Earn Algernon Sydney Sullivan Awards Recognition Honors Shenandoah Individuals Committed to Positive Change
Shenandoah University has awarded this year’s three Algernon Sydney Sullivan Awards to: Director of Student Support Services Holli Phillips, M.A. Damaris-Lydia Odebode ’21 Kaitlyn Shand ... Continue Reading Three Earn Algernon Sydney Sullivan…
Shenandoah to Standardize Processes with Managed Cloud Move will make university’s business operations more agile, nimble and secure
Shenandoah University is upgrading its technology operations to the cloud, according to a recent announcement from Ellucian, the leading higher education technology solutions provider. As a longtime ... Continue Reading Shenandoah to Standardize Processes with…
Bassoon Music Reviews by Romine Published in NACWPI
Assistant Dean for Recruitment and Associate Professor of Bassoon Ryan Romine, D.M.A., recently had two bassoon music reviews published in the Journal of the National Association of College Wind and ... Continue Reading Bassoon Music Reviews by Romine…
Choirs and Dance Ensemble Collaborate on Outdoor Performance in Parking Garage
The Shenandoah Conservatory choirs and members of the Shenandoah Dance Ensemble were delighted to present a free collaborative concert on Sunday, May 2, that took their audience on a musical journey ... Continue Reading Choirs and Dance Ensemble Collaborate…
Lighting Designer Kathy Perkins Leads Hands-on Masterclass for Theatre Students
Over the course of two masterclass sessions in April, legendary lighting designer Kathy Perkins worked with students in creating lighting designs for the play “Trifles” by Susan Glaspell. Students ... Continue Reading Lighting Designer Kathy Perkins Leads…
Volunteer to Help SU Track Heat Variations in Winchester Shenandoah is Part of a Statewide Study to Determine Where Extreme Heat Has Most Severe Effect
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 &…
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
Musical Theatre Faculty and Program Highlighted in New Book by Broadway Composer, Lyricist and Teacher Craig Carnelia
Coordinator of Recruitment, Musical Theatre, Charles B. Levitin Chair in Musical Theatre Director, Director of Musical Theatre Program and Assistant Professor of Theatre Kevin Covert, B.F.A., and the ... Continue Reading Musical Theatre Faculty and Program…
Award-winning Broadway Costume Designer Toni-Leslie James Leads Masterclass with Theatre Students
On March 12, the theatre design and production program held a costume design masterclass with award-winning Broadway costume designer and professor at Yale School of Drama Toni-Leslie James. James ... Continue Reading Award-winning Broadway Costume Designer Toni-Leslie…
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…
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…
Coulson Seeks to Decolonize Pedagogical Approaches in Teaching Theatre History through TTL Fellows Program
Assistant Dean for Student Learning, Director of Acting and Associate Professor of Theatre Carolyn Coulson, Ph.D. was accepted into the 2021/22 Transformative Teaching and Learning (TTL) Fellows ... Continue Reading Coulson Seeks to Decolonize Pedagogical…
Award-winning Broadway Sound Designer Speaks with Theatre & MPRT Student
Associate Professor of Theatre and Technical Director David Steinmetz, M.F.A., hosted Tony Award-winning Broadway sound designer Nevin Steinberg as the guest speaker for his Theatre Design and Effects ... Continue Reading Award-winning Broadway Sound Designer Speaks…
Article by Coulson Published Early Drama, Art, and Music
“Embodying Text: Reassessing Characterization and Performance in the Medieval English Herod Plays,” an article written by Assistant Dean for Student Learning, Director of Acting and Associate ... Continue Reading Article by Coulson Published Early…
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…
Acting Majors Participate in Devised Theatre Workshops with Quote Unquote Collective
Acting majors participated in a three-day devised theatre workshop from Friday, April 16, through Sunday, April 18. Devised theatre workshops are exciting explorations into a new style of ... Continue Reading Acting Majors Participate in Devised…
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’…
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…
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…
Robinson ’24 Releases New EP ‘Voyage’
Zachary Robinson ’24 (Bachelor of Arts in Recording & Audio Arts) released “Voyage,” a new EP under his artist name 571-Ohtl. Visit https://untd.io/m/604f5fc486f5483507bae431 to listen to his new ... Continue Reading Robinson ’24 Releases New EP…
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…
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…
Actor and Teacher Scott Krinsky Shares Industry Insights with Theatre Majors
Scott Krinsky, Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) actor and teacher with the SAG-AFTRA Foundation, recently spoke to the acting and musical theatre ... Continue Reading Actor and Teacher Scott Krinsky…
Commencement Update – Good News! VA Governor releases preliminary safety guidance for university commencements
Dear May 2021 University Commencement participants, We are delighted to inform you that the Governor of Virginia has released preliminary guidance for how colleges and universities may safely hold ... Continue Reading Commencement Update – Good News!…
Dean Emeritus W. Randy Boxx Delivers Keynote Address at SU Global Spring ’21 Convocation AACSB International Expert Encourages GMBA Students to 'Realize Your Potential While Fostering Excellence In All You Do'
Shenandoah University Dean Emeritus W. Randy Boxx, Ph.D., delivered the keynote address virtually to 35 new SU Global MBA graduate students at Spring ’21 Convocation on Feb. 27 in Shanghai. Below is ... Continue Reading Dean Emeritus W. Randy Boxx…