Announcements
REMINDER: BSC Fitness Center Summer Hours of Operation
The Brandt Student Center (BSC) Fitness Center is open this summer from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. It will be closed for university-observed holidays. Additionally, if you would like to take advantage of the SUFiT Personal Training Program, there are trainers available this summer. The cost is $30 for currently enrolled students and $40 for faculty and staff. This will get you six sessions with a trainer as well as your initial consultation.
Apply Now For August 2021 Graduation
Summer semester is just underway, but it’s already time to think about graduation in August. The application for August 2021 graduation is now available on Hornet Hub.
All students who plan to graduate in August must submit an application by July 1. Log in to your student account and look for the box labeled “Graduation Overview.” Students are strongly encouraged to meet with their advisor before applying to ensure eligibility for graduation.
There is no commencement ceremony in August, but students who attend their school’s hooding or pinning ceremonies must order their cap and gown through the campus bookstore 540/665-4523 if they have not already obtained their regalia.
For questions about applying for graduation, contact Degree Audit & Conferral Specialist Valerie Taylor at 540/665-4537.
Events
Webinar for Alumni: The Alter Ego Effect: The Power of Secret Identities to Transform Your Life
Wednesday, June 912:00 pm – 1:00 pm
The Alter Ego Effect: The Power of Secret Identities to Transform Your Life begins at noon (EST) on Wednesday, June 9. This webinar is provided FREE of charge to all Shenandoah University alumni, courtesy of the Alumni Association. How do you untap all of your capabilities and get clear on what’s really holding you back? In most cases, it’s our doubts, worries, and judgments that become so overwhelming that they effectively keep us from achieving our most ambitious goals. In this transformative webinar, Wall Street Journal bestselling author, and world-renowned performance expert Todd Herman, will unpack the science of why Alter Ego's work so effectively, why your creative imagination is the key to overcoming resistance, and how to create a more resilient and confident you. About the author: Todd Herman, author of the WSJ bestselling book, The Alter Ego Effect: The Power of Secret Identities to Transform Your Life, and children’s book ‘My Super Me.’ He is the creator of the multi-award-winning Leadership & Skills Development Program, 90 Day Year, and Todd’s professional programs are delivered annually to over 200,000 professionals in 73 countries. Named by the Boston Herald as a “Training Superstar,” Todd has been featured on The Today Show, PBS, NFL Films, NY Times, CBS, Fox Sports, and Inc Magazine. To register, visit alumlc.org/su. Questions? Email alums@su.edu.
Virtual Bingo
Friday, June 117:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Virtual Bingo begins at 7 p.m. (EST). Alumni as well as current Shenandoah University students are invited to participate in rounds of Virtual Bingo, and the prizes won’t disappoint! Winners will receive their prizes via email or regular mail after the event concludes. Don’t miss your chance to win! Register by noon (EST) on Wednesday, June 9. Questions? Email alums@su.edu.
Webinar for Alumni: Radical Empathy: Finding a Path to Bridging Racial Divides
Tuesday, June 1512:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Radical Empathy: Finding a Path to Bridging Racial Divides begins at noon (EST) on Tuesday, June 15. This webinar is provided FREE of charge to all Shenandoah University alumni, courtesy of the Alumni Association. Structural racism has been in existence since before the country’s founding. Although the country has made some progress towards an equal society, political developments in the 21st century have shown that deep divides remain. To bridge our divides, renowned political scientist Terri Givens calls for ‘radical empathy’ - moving beyond understanding others’ lives and pain to understand the origins of our biases. In this deep dive webinar, Terri will demonstrate the importance of vulnerability and provide attendees with practical steps to practice empathy and bring about significant social change. About the author: Terri Givens is the CEO and Founder of Brighter Higher Ed. She is also a political scientist with more than 30 years of success in higher education, politics, international affairs, and non-profits. Terri is the author/editor of books and articles on immigration policy, European politics, and security. Her most recent book is the memoir, Radical Empathy: Finding a Path to Bridging Racial Divides. To register, visit alumlc.org/su. Questions? Email alums@su.edu.
Liz Pike Total Training Youth Soccer Camp
Monday, July 129:00 am – 12:00 pm
Liz Pike Total Training Youth Soccer Camp Head Women's Soccer Coach Liz Pike is hosting a youth soccer camp at Shentel Stadium for boys and girls ages 6-13! Lunch and a t-shirt are provided! Please visit here for more information or email hhoefs@su.edu.
Liz Pike Total Training Youth Soccer Camp
Tuesday, July 139:00 am – 12:00 pm
Liz Pike Total Training Youth Soccer Camp Head Women's Soccer Coach Liz Pike is hosting a youth soccer camp at Shentel Stadium for boys and girls ages 6-13! Lunch and a t-shirt are provided! Please visit here for more information or email hhoefs@su.edu.
Liz Pike Total Training Youth Soccer Camp
Wednesday, July 149:00 am – 12:00 pm
Liz Pike Total Training Youth Soccer Camp Head Women's Soccer Coach Liz Pike is hosting a youth soccer camp at Shentel Stadium for boys and girls ages 6-13! Lunch and a t-shirt are provided! Please visit here for more information or email hhoefs@su.edu.
Liz Pike Total Training Youth Soccer Camp
Thursday, July 159:00 am – 12:00 pm
Liz Pike Total Training Youth Soccer Camp Head Women's Soccer Coach Liz Pike is hosting a youth soccer camp at Shentel Stadium for boys and girls ages 6-13! Lunch and a t-shirt are provided! Please visit here for more information or email hhoefs@su.edu.
Liz Pike Total Training Youth Soccer Camp
Friday, July 169:00 am – 12:00 pm
Liz Pike Total Training Youth Soccer Camp Head Women's Soccer Coach Liz Pike is hosting a youth soccer camp at Shentel Stadium for boys and girls ages 6-13! Lunch and a t-shirt are provided! Please visit here for more information or email hhoefs@su.edu.
Integrating Spirituality in Today’s Healthcare — A Conference for Healthcare Professional Students, Providers, & Clergy
Wednesday, November 108:00 am – 5:00 pm
This conference serves to enhance patient care and positively impact future health care delivery by encouraging attendees to address this standard of care. This full day, regional conference will provide the knowledge, skills and tools for addressing patients’ spiritual needs for best practices in any healthcare setting. Dr. Harold Koenig, Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Associate Professor of Medicine at Duke University will be the keynote speaker. Dr. Koenig is one of the most prolific researchers and authors in the Spirituality in Healthcare literature. He will present an overview of the topic and evidence linking spirituality in health. Other topics include: hands-on workshops of using spirituality history assessment tools, lessons learned from COVID-19, patient faith traditions, spirituality across the continuum of care, understanding the healthcare professionals’ own spirituality. The information and skills provided are applicable in a variety of healthcare delivery settings including but not limited to: hospitals, surgery centers, rehabilitation facilities, outpatient services, hospices, private practice settings, home health settings, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, congregations. Delivering healing and compassionate care for the whole person (body, mind and spirit) remains the primary mission of medicine and health care. Evidence shows there is a profound relationship between a patient’s spiritual life and their experience at the time of illness. Research demonstrates improved patient outcomes when spirituality is incorporated into medical practice, yet addressing spirituality is often neglected. Many health care providers simply do not have the comfort level, specific tools, and skills needed to incorporate spirituality into the hectic pace of modern-day healthcare delivery. We are very excited about offering this interdisciplinary conference to our university, health system, and surrounding healthcare and clergy communities with the goals being to raise awareness and educate about the importance of spirituality in patient care. Integrating Spirituality In Today’s Healthcare Conference Schedule 8 – 8:15 am | Welcome • Tracy Fitzsimmons, President, Shenandoah University • Mark Nantz, CEO, Valley Health 8:15- 9:45 am | Keynote Address Overview of field of spirituality in health, literature and research review, applications in practice • Dr. Harold G. Koenig, M.D., M.H.Sc., Duke University 9:45 – 10:15 am | Break 10:15 – 11:30 am Applying Spiritual Assessment Tools in Practice Review the spiritual assessment tools used in practice and give participants an opportunity to practice • Dr. Harold G. Koenig, M.D., M.H.Sc., Duke University 11:30 – 12:30 pm Crisis Hits a Community COVID-19 Panel Each speaker explains their window into the effects of COVID-19 on the community and the role of spirituality. Each speaker also addresses spiritual resources used to help you move those served (and/or yourself) from fear to faith during the pandemic. Dr. Michele Gamber—Panel Moderator. • Bonnie Price, BSN, RN—Charge Nurse, Critical Care Rapid Assessment Unit, WMC • Dr. Benjamin Keys, Green Cross Center for Traumatology • Rev. Charly Franks, Program Coordinator of Concern Hotline • Kathy Tagnesi, RN, Retired Director of Nursing WMC 12:30 – 1:20 pm lunch/exhibits 1:20 – 2:20 pm Different Faiths: What a Health Care Professional Needs to Know Panel Addressing the following from each faith tradition perspective that healthcare practitioners should be aware of when they have patients of these faiths. Chaplain Rob Looney—Panel Moderator. • Jewish: Rabbi Yishai Dinerman • Buddhist: Buddhist priest • Islam: Muslim physician • Christian: Jeff Fletcher, Chaplain, Warren Memorial Hospital 2:20 pm – 2:30 pm Break 2:30 – 3:30 pm: Spirituality across the Life Span (Continuum of Care) Panel Addressing how someone’s spirituality changes throughout the course of their life and the importance of healthcare professions to understand this. Rev. Dr. Justin Allen—Panel Moderator • Peds: Alethea Allen, M.D. • Middle Life / Families: Jeff Fletcher, Chaplain, Warren Memorial Hospital • Seniors: Elizabeth Lewis, Chaplain, Westminster Canterbury • End of Life: Ken Patrick, Chaplain, Blue Ridge Hospice 3:30 – 4:30 Self-Care Panel Taking care of others requires one to first take care of themselves. This Self-Care Panel will discuss ways to take care of self physically, mentally, spiritually. Susana Calley & Kim Davis—Panel Moderators • Kyle Feldman, PT: Physical effects of stress on the body, taking care of bodies • Susana Calley, LCSW: Specific coping skills for managing stress and compassion fatigue and leading the group in an anchoring heart exercise. • Leigh Jenks, MMT, MT-BC. The healing power of music. 4:30 – 5:00 Wrap Up/Evaluations [clear] This conference is a partnership between Shenandoah University and Valley Health. Shenandoah University students can attend for free! Registration will open in July 2021. Contact SUspirituality@su.edu for questions about the conference.