Events and Announcements

FREE WEBINARS ON CONNECTING TO SUPPORT SERVICES OFFERED

The webinar “At-Risk for Faculty & Staff” teaches users to identify, approach and connect students to campus support services. The program facilitates student retention, academic performance, and the overall safety of students, faculty, and the entire campus community. To access this webinar, log in to: https://www.kognitocampus.com/login (Enrollment Key: shenu665).

For students: You know being a #collegestudent isn’t easy. This online program can help you be ready to talk with #friends when the semester gets tough. The free interactive program (only 30 minutes, available from any computer 24/7) is designed to teach participants how to recognize signs of psychological distress in a fellow student and allows a student to practice, through role-play conversations, how to approach at-risk students, how to discuss their concerns, and how to connect them with resources on and off campus. Log into https://active-minds.kognito.com (Enrollment Key: shenu665) to get started!

Both programs are available through Oct. 7.

DO YOU LOVE FREE STUFF? IT’S TIME FOR ANOTHER SHENANDOAH SALVAGE COMPANY OPENING

Come to the Shenandoah Salvage Company’s second opening of the semester. The shop will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday, Sept. 26, through Friday, Sept. 30, in Cooley Hall, Room 204. The week’s theme is “Food for Thought.”

Stop by for all the usual free stuff, as well as easy dorm room recipes and treats made in a mug while you wait.

Contact Alice Morgan at amorgan@su.edu for more information.

BASEBALL ANNOUNCES PROSPECT CAMP DATE

On Sept. 22, Shenandoah University Head Baseball Coach Kevin Anderson announced the date for his program’s first-ever Prospect Camp.

Anderson, who has led the Hornets to seven NCAA Tournament berths in the past eight years, will hold a one-day prospect camp on Monday, Oct. 10, for players interested in playing college baseball.

The camp will include admissions and financial aid seminars in addition to an on-field teaching/playing component.

“This camp is a great way for prospective student-athletes to see what we have to offer at Shenandoah,” Anderson said.

“We have been fortunate to have great success here at Shenandoah and this is a way we can show off the university to prospective student-athletes.”

Camp Sign Up

BOOK A CONSERVATORY-CUSTOMIZED LIBRARY TOUR

Have you ever asked yourself what the REAL difference is between German and Italian Romantic music? Or what exactly was going through Heidi Ettinger’s head when designing the set for “Big River”? Perhaps you’ve always wanted to see the entire score to Stravinsky’s “Firebird Suite” or the choreography? More importantly, where do you find all of this? Come join us for a customized conservatory tour of the Alson H. Smith, Jr. Library right here on campus, led by conservatory student Dani Coffinbarger. Click here to reserve a tour date and time. The first tour is from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 27. Questions? Contact Amber Connors-Merino at aconnors@su.edu

SPANISH FILM CLUB SERIES UPDATE

Throughout the fall 2016 semester, Shenandoah University’s Spanish Film Club will host a film series featuring Spanish-language films from around the world. This film series was made possible with the support of film distributor Pragda, Spain’s Ministry of Education, Culture and Sport, and SPAIN arts & culture.

All screenings are free and open to the public and begin at 7 p.m. in Halpin-Harrison Hall, Stimpson Auditorium.

Please note the screening of “The Delay” (“La demora”) has been changed from Saturday, Oct. 8 to Tuesday, Oct. 18.

The full film series schedule and descriptions of each film can be found here.

SUPPORT THE VIVIAN CHRISTY SANSONI SCHOLARSHIP AT FUNDRAISER

A fundraiser to support the Vivian Christy Sansoni Scholarship will be held Saturday, Sept. 24 at Frenchies Frozen Yogurt and 5 Star Auto Spa (555 Adams Drive, Winchester). The Sansoni Scholarship will be given to a student in the Winchester City Public Schools with demonstrated financial need who otherwise would not have the opportunity to explore the arts through the many programs offered at the Shenandoah Conservatory Arts Academy (SCAA).

To participate in the frozen yogurt fundraiser, let the cashier know you’re there for the Sansoni Scholarship fundraiser, and 50 percent of the purchase will go to the scholarship. If you participate in the fundraiser at the auto spa, press “coupon code” at the autosentry pay station and enter the coupon code for the wash of your choice: 317 for Lava Shield Wash and 316 for Basic Wash, and 50 percent of the outside wash price will be credited to the fundraiser. Questions? Contact the SCAA at 540/665-4602 or scaa@su.edu.

DO YOU PARK IN AIKENS ATHLETIC CENTER PARKING LOT? READ THIS.

As construction continues on the second of two initial buildings in The Village, parking is limited in the Aikens Athletic Center parking lot. If you use this parking lot, please be cognizant of what is going on around you and obey the construction signage in the area.

The rear area of the parking lot is blocked off to non-construction vehicles; if you disregard the construction signage and park in this area, any damage to your vehicle is your responsibility. You may also be towed at your own expense if you are parked in a construction area.

If you are able, please use the parking garage or alternative areas to park if at all possible. You can expect to see limited parking and construction vehicles in the area throughout the fall 2016 semester. Your patience is appreciated during the construction process.

Questions? Contact Physical Plant Project Manager Jeff Davis at jdavis2@su.edu.

REGISTER FOR & ATTEND CENTER FOR LIFELONG LEARNING OFFERINGS

The Center for Lifelong Learning is offering a host of classes, workshops and lectures this fall:

• An Evening of Wine Tasting ($99) from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesdays from Oct. 18 through Nov. 8.

• Digital Photography ($89) from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesdays from Oct. 5 through Oct. 26.

• Mountain Dulcimer Workshop ($69) from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Oct. 29.

• Paris in the 1890s: The World of Toulouse-Lautrec (FREE) lecture by Jeffrey Allison, Virginia Fine Arts Museum, Paul Mellon Collection Educator and Manager of Statewide Programs, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 pm. on Friday, Oct. 7. No registration required for this event.

• Lecture and book signing with Kate Andersen Brower, author of “First Women: The Grace and Power of America’s Modern First Ladies“ ($69, includes book) from 2 pm. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 15.  

To register or learn more, contact Jo Miller at 540/665-5442  or jmille@su.edu

‘RESTORE MY SOUL’ IS A CHANCE TO LEARN THE INTRICACIES OF THE OUTDOORS

In partnership with Shenandoah Outdoor Adventure & Recreation (SOAR), the Office of Spiritual Life will offer Restore My Soul, a new program in which students will learn to become comfortable hiking, camping and caring for God’s creation, as well as practicing contemplative spiritual practices.

A SOAR master trainer will teach 10 students who have little or no experience in the wilderness how to plan, prepare, and simply be amongst God’s great creation through hiking and camping experiences. While there are many students on campus who have experience hiking and camping, this is a great opportunity for less experienced students.

Two separate, two-night retreats will be offered Sunday, Oct. 9, through Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2016, and Friday, April 21, through Sunday, April 23, 2017. Participants will be provided backpacks that they may keep at the end of the training period. Both trips are required to complete the Restore My Soul program.

Students will be able to experience God not simply in the sanctuaries made by human hands, but the sanctuaries made by the great Creator. Join Spiritual Life and SOAR in this opportunity to be still and know that God is and that we are. Click this link to sign up by Saturday, Oct. 1. Contact spirituallife@su.edu for more information.

GROUP HELPS FRESHMEN THRIVE

The Counseling Center invites freshman students to participate in a small group support system on campus to share common concerns and strategies for transitioning to and thriving in college. This informal group will meet for eight weeks from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 28 through Wednesday, Nov. 23. For more information, contact Roxie Ostlund at 540-665-4868 or rostlund@su.edu.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR SHENANDOAH UNIVERSITY EMERGENCY ALERT ACCOUNT

Do you have an emergency alert account? Has your account expired? Haven’t signed up yet to receive alerts? It is imperative that the entire campus community is registered to receive Shenandoah University emergency alert messages.

This is not mandatory, but is vital for your safety and the safety of other campus community members. Creating an account is easy, and the steps are listed below. If you have already created an account, please take a moment to log into your account and check the expiration date. If your account has expired, please follow the steps below to reactivate your record.

To log in to your account and check its status, follow these steps:

1. Sign into Canvas
2. Select “Directory of Shenandoah Resources” under your Dashboard
3. Select “Emergency Alert System”
4. Click “Existing Account Log-In” and enter your username and password
5. Select the Services tab
6. If your account is inactive, click on “make active” (blue message to the far right of your cell phone and email information)

Need to sign up for emergency alerts? Follow these steps:

1. Sign into Canvas
2. Select “Directory of Shenandoah Resources” under your Dashboard
3. Select “Emergency Alert System”
4. Click “Create an Account” and follow the directions

Questions? Contact Director of Auxiliary Services Pam Smulovitz at psmulovi@su.edu.

C.A.N. YOU KICK IT? COME TO THIS KICKBALL TOURNAMENT REGISTRATION

Campus Activities Network will host a kickball tournament at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 2, with play continuing until games are finished (should be no later than 7 p.m.). There will be a minimum of four teams needed for the tournament to take place. 

EVENTSCALENDAR@SU.EDU IS EASY TO REMEMBER, ESSENTIAL TO USE

Everyone who plans any university-related performances, athletic events, lectures, meetings or special events needs to make sure their events are on the university-wide master calendar. The master calendar lets others know about your events, helps you schedule events and helps you avoid conflicts, too.

To share your event information, you only need to remember eventscalendar@su.edu.

Send details at least three days in advance, but seven days, a few weeks or even a month are better. Then, allow at least 48 hours for the event to be added to su.edu/events. This calendar automatically generates calendar content for the daily SUN-e, the weekly Your Student Life email, the Shenandoah University app, etc.

So, use eventscalendar@su.edu whenever you’re hosting an event.

GRADUATING IN DECEMBER? BE SURE TO MEET THIS OCT. 1 DEADLINE

Students: if you qualify for December 2016 graduation, you must submit a graduation application on WebAdvisor before Saturday, Oct. 1.

To access the graduation application, log in to your WebAdvisor student account and look for “Application for Graduation.” Again, all students planning to graduate in December must submit an application by Saturday, Oct. 1.

If you’re uncertain about whether you qualify for December graduation, please review your degree audit with your adviser immediately. Students are strongly encouraged to meet with their adviser before applying to ensure eligibility for graduation.

Failure to apply on time can lead to many problems with your graduation, so don’t delay any longer.

Questions? Contact Degree Audit and Conferral Specialist Valerie Taylor in the Registrar’s Office at 540/665-4537.

STAFF MEMBERS: REGISTER TODAY FOR STAFF DEVELOPMENT DAY

The University Staff Council Worklife and Professional Development Subcommittee will present Staff Development Day on Tuesday, Oct. 11, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Brandt Student Center.

There will be food, fun, prizes and lot of learning and development. All Shenandoah University staff members are invited to attend this event, but the subcommittee asks that you sign up today in order to reserve your space in the sessions you desire to attend.

There is limited availability for many sessions due to space requirements. Visit the registration form for more information about the event and to make your selections. This year, monetary donations will be collected to benefit Shrine Circus. Bring a check the day of, or participate in a 50/50 raffle during Staff Development Day.

LOOKING FOR A WAY TO SUPPORT THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY?

Safe Zone at Shenandoah University is a network of people who affirm and support sexual and gender diversity. Safe Zone members work to create a campus community that understands and values each unique individual. Faculty, staff and students are invited to attend one of the Safe Zone workshops offered during the fall 2016 semester in order to become part of the Safe Zone network. Dates and times of the workshops are as follows:

• Wednesday, Sept. 21, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Brandt Student Center, Room 118
• Wednesday Oct. 19, 10 a.m. to noon, Brandt Student Center, Room 120
• Thursday, Nov. 10, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Brandt Student Center, Room 118
• Friday, Dec. 2, 10 a.m. to noon, Health & Life Sciences Building, Room 120

Safe Zone workshop participants receive Safe Zone stickers to openly display as a symbol they are allies who can provide support and resources to  LGBTQ+ students, faculty, staff and campus visitors.

Sign up for a workshop via Safe Zone Workshop.

If you have a student, faculty, or staff group of 10 or more and would like to set up an individualized training, please do not hesitate to contact safezone@su.edu.

PARKING CHANGES FOR SHENTEL STADIUM NOW IN EFFECT

Shenandoah University Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Doug Zipp announced on Sept. 12, that parking changes for Shentel Stadium are now in effect.

Parking for all events at Shentel Stadium through the spring of 2018 is extremely limited due to site work being done for Shenandoah University’s new Athletics & Events Center. The Athletics Department apologizes in advance for this disruption and appreciates the cooperation of spectators as Shenandoah embarks on a remarkable project to enhance both the university’s main campus and the Winchester and Frederick County communities.

Extensive site work for the 77,000 square foot Athletics & Events Center has begun and as a result, all roadways and grass areas in the vicinity of Shentel Stadium are off-limits and no parking is permitted in these areas. This includes all roads leading to the stadium. 

For more information on parking at Shentel Stadium, please visit the Game Day Central page here.

FACULTY DEVELOPMENT GRANT APPLICATIONS DUE

Round One Faculty Development Grant applications, for full-time faculty, are due Thursday, Sept. 15, for single-disciplinary, interdisciplinary, faculty-student collaborative, and junior faculty scholarship. Click here for forms. Send your completed, signed application via email to Jeanne Hoffman at jhoffma2@su.edu, or send the original to Office of Academic Affairs.

USE YOUR WELCOME WEEK TIE-DYE AS A COUPON!

Still have your tie-dyed T-shirt from Welcome Week? You can use it as a coupon to take 25 percent off any one regularly priced apparel or gift item at the campus bookstore on the following days: today, Sept. 9; Friday, Sept. 16; Thursday, Sept. 29; Friday, Oct. 21 and Friday, Nov. 4.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THESE SHENANDOAH ‘STEP UP STARS’

Through the Step Up Star Employee Recognition Program, the following individuals were recently recognized for outstanding service or care for others in our community:

Susan Dawson, Hornet Central; Rebecca Ellis, Office of Marketing & Communications; Tina Gutierrez, Custodial Services; Becky Lins, Hornet Central; Jennifer Morrell, Eleanor Wade Custer School of Nursing; Kimberly Otyenoh, Campus Bookstore; Barry Robinson, Department of Public Safety; and Jackie Sager, Campus Bookstore.

Acknowledgements may be submitted electronically or by completing a Star Card (available at the Brandt Student Center Information Desk), which is sent to the Staff Council Awards & Events Committee. The committee will notify the individuals to be acknowledged, and Step Up Stars will be announced each month in SUN-e.The Step Up Star Employee Recognition program provides a way for staff, faculty, students and other members of the surrounding community to step up, take action to acknowledge university colleagues who provide outstanding service or care to individuals throughout our campus and beyond.

Want more information about the program? Contact staffcouncil@su.edu.

USE YOUR FLEX/HORNET DOLLARS AT THESE LOCATIONS

Hornet Dollars are additional monies that can be added to your university identification card (ID) and may be used at all Sodexo-operated dining locations, select local restaurants (to purchase food and non-alcoholic beverages) and the campus bookstore. Any balance remaining will transfer to the next semester or school year.

Flex Dollars come with a student’s meal plan and do not carry over if unused. Flex Dollars may only be used for food and non-alcoholic beverages (both on- and off-campus).

Hornet/Flex Dollars may be used at the following dining locations/restaurants:

• Allen Dining Hall
• Food Court – Brandt Student Center
• Jazzman’s Cafe – Brandt Student Center
• Pepsi machines – locations all around campus
• Chili’s Grill & Bar – 200 Featherbed Ln.
• Chipotle – 2012 Pleasant Valley Rd.
• IHOP – 170 Front Royal Pike
• Jimmy John’s – 2033 S. Pleasant Valley Rd.
• Roy Rogers – 1551 S. Pleasant Valley Rd.
• Sheetz – 601 Millwood Ave.
• Sheetz – 1683 Berryville Pike
• Throx Market – 1016 Millwood Pike

SHENANDOAH ATHLETICS WEB 101

With the start of the 2016-17 athletic season set for Thursday, Sept. 1, it’s time for a refresher on all of the features of suhornets.com.

The athletics website contains everything a fan needs to follow the Hornets this season, from schedules for all 21 teams to directions to away events.

They have you covered for home game directions, too. New this season is a special game-day page for all events at Shentel Stadium. 

Don’t forget to check the weather forecast before you head to an event.

If you can’t make it to the game, you can watch the live video stream of all events at Sprint Field at Shentel Stadium, Shingleton Gymnasium, Henkel-Harris Field and Bridgeforth Field.

Have an additional question about Sprint Field at Shentel Stadium, the home of the Hornets field hockey, football, lacrosse and soccer teams? All of the answers are here.

How about smartphone access? Fans with iOS or Android devices can access game programs, view the live video stream and keep up with the Shenandoah University athletics Twitter feeds.

Have you downloaded the app?

Need more social media? There is a Facebook page and an Instagram account as well. How about if you want to see it all in one place? Check out the social stream. 

Want more information? Subscribe to the RSS feed and email blast alerts.

APPLY NOW FOR DECEMBER 2016 GRADUATION

The fall semester is just underway, but it’s already time to think about graduation in December. The application for December 2016 graduation is now available on WebAdvisor.

All students who plan to graduate in December must submit an application by Saturday, Oct. 1. Log in to your student account and look for the link “Application for Graduation.” Students are strongly encouraged to meet with their advisor before applying to ensure eligibility for graduation.

There is no commencement ceremony in December, but students who attend their school’s hooding or pinning ceremonies must order their cap and gown through the campus bookstore (540/665-4523).

For questions about applying for graduation, contact Degree Audit & Conferral Specialist Valerie Taylor at 540/665-4537.

YOU COULD SEE YOUR PHOTO AS SUN-E’S PHOTO OF THE DAY

In addition to announcement submissions, the SUN-e editorial staff accepts photo submissions. All Shenandoah University community members are encouraged to submit photos for consideration for “Photo of the Day” to omc@su.edu.

Please send the highest resolution of your photo, and be sure to include caption information, as well as who should receive photo credit. If your photo includes people, include their names – if they are faculty or staff members, include their titles as well. Submit year and major information with photos that include students.

Questions about the submission process? Email omc@su.edu.

NEW HOURS FOR BSC, GAME ROOM & FITNESS CENTER

Please note that the Brandt Student Center (BSC) and the game and fitness rooms have new hours for the fall 2016 semester:

Brandt Student Center:

• Monday through Friday: 7:30 a.m. to midnight
• Saturday: 10 a.m. to midnight
• Sunday: 11 a.m. to midnight

Game Room:

• Monday through Friday: 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
• Saturday and Sunday:  Noon to 11 p.m.

Fitness Center:

• Monday through Friday: 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
• Saturday and Sunday:  11 a.m. to 11 p.m.