Events and Announcements

Virginia Early In-Person Voting Begins Next Week

The Center for Civic Engagement reminds everyone that Virginia’s early in-person voting begins on Friday, Sept. 20, and is available through Saturday, Nov. 2. Visit winchesterva.gov for local voting locations and hours. Questions? Contact serve@su.edu.

Mark Your Calendars For This School Year’s Full Faculty Meetings

Faculty: Please note that the full faculty meetings for the 2024-25 academic year will be held on Friday, Jan. 24, at 1 p.m. (virtually), and Friday, May 16, at 2 p.m. Questions? Contact Amanda Ross at aomalle16@su.edu.

Learn About The Endangered Red Wolf At This ‘Wolves In Crisis’

Join SU’s environmental studies program and Library Access Services Association Todd Strader, a Red Wolf Coalition volunteer, on Wednesday, Sept. 18, at 4:30 p.m. in Henkel Hall, Hester Auditorium, to learn more about the beautiful and critically endangered American red wolf. Questions? Contact Allyson Degrassi at adegrass@su.edu.

Take A Shopping Trip To Creekside Station

Shop with Career & Professional Development on Saturday, Sept. 21, and Sunday, Sept. 22, from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. both days and enjoy discounted clothing from LOFT, Jos. A. Bank, and JCPenney. Each store will run sales all weekend, ranging from 15-45% off select items. This event is open to Shenandoah students, alumni, staff, and faculty. Simply show them your university ID or tell them you’re an alum. Questions? Contact Stephanie Clark at stephanie.clark1@su.edu or career@su.edu.

Watch This Dissertation Defense By An Ed.D. Candidate

Jenafer Robin Pathiyil, candidate for the degree of Doctor of Education in Administrative Leadership, will defend her dissertation, “The Progression of Collaborative Professional Relationships: Co-Teacher Perspectives,” on Friday, Sept. 20, from noon-2 p.m. Members of the SU community are invited to attend this defense via Zoom.

The committee consists of Catherine Dunn Shiffman, Ph.D. (chair); Stephanie J. Malone, Ed.D., and Vicky Spencer, Ph.D. Questions? Contact Dr. Shiffman at cshiffma@su.edu.

Hear From A Guest Speaker And Enjoy Some Ice Cream

Guest speaker Christa Owens, a teacher at James Wood Middle School, will talk about her time as an educator and what all the profession entails during an event hosted by the Education Department on Monday, Sept. 16, from 4-5:30 p.m. in Halpin-Harrison Hall, Room 111. After Owens speaks, there will be an ice cream social. Please fill out this Google Form if you plan to attend. Questions? Contact Lexi DiSora at adisora19@su.edu.

Note This Semester’s Meeting Dates For The SGA House Of Delegates

The Student Government Association (SGA) House of Delegates meeting is only mandatory for student organization and club representatives. Fall 2024 meeting dates are Sept. 19, Oct. 10, Nov. 14, and Dec. 5 from 6-7 p.m. in Henkel Hall, Hester Auditorium. For more information, contact SGA at sga@su.edu.

Join The Shenandoah Series of Poker’s First Qualifying Event

The Shenandoah Series of Poker is back. Test your luck in this completely free Texas hold ’em poker tournament. The first of three qualifying tournaments will be on Tuesday, Sept. 24, at 7 p.m. in the Brandt Student Center, Game Room. Players of all skill levels are encouraged to attend. Prizes and a spot at the final table are awarded to the top two finishers. All participants will earn points for playing based on their finishing position. These points will go toward the semester-long total and the top point finishers will also receive prizes. If you have questions, please contact recsports@su.edu.

Learn More About The Red Flag Campaign

Did you know one in five college students experience dating violence? The Red Flag Campaign uses a bystander intervention strategy to address and prevent sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking on college campuses. The campaign encourages friends and other campus community members to say something when they see warning signs (“red flags”) for sexual assault, dating violence, or stalking in a friend’s relationship. Stop by the table in Brandt Student Center on Tuesday, Sept. 24, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Brandt Student Center to make your own flag and to learn how to say something when you see a red flag for dating violence in a friend’s relationship. All are welcome to join at this free event. For more information, contact the [Not Just] Women’s Center at thenjwc@su.edu.

Watch A Film At This Hispanic Heritage Month Movie Night

This Hispanic Heritage Month, enjoy a movie night with captivating stories, colorful characters, and profound insights on Wednesday, Sept. 25, at 9 p.m. in Goodson Chapel-Recital Hall. “A Million Miles Away” is a movie inspired by the real-life story of NASA flight engineer José Hernández. The film follows him on a decades-long journey from a rural village in Michoacán, Mexico, to more than 200 miles above the Earth in the International Space Station. With the support of his family, José’s drive and determination culminated in the opportunity to achieve his seemingly impossible goal. The event is sponsored by the Office of Inclusion, Diversity and Equity and the Office of Spiritual Life. For more information, contact mosaiccenter@su.edu.

Celebrate The Opening Of Brandt Food Hall

Join the university in celebrating the grand opening of Brandt Food Hall, featuring Moe’s Southwest Grille, Bento Sushi and The Spread, on Monday, Sept. 16, at 11 a.m. in the Brandt Student Center. The Brandt Food Hall is the newest addition to Shenandoah University’s new dining partnership with Aramark. For more information about all of SU’s dining options, visit su.campusdish.com, and follow Shenandoah Home on Instagram (@shenandoahdining) and Facebook. Questions? Contact dining@su.edu.

Learn More About The Red Zone Campaign

Stop by the Red Zone Campaign table from Tuesday, Sept. 17, through Thursday, Sept. 19, in the Brandt Student Center to learn about ways to prevent sexual assault. [Not Just] Women’s Center peer mentors will have resources on hand for participants. For more information, please contact the NJWC at thenjwc@su.edu.

Compete In A Checkers Tournament On National Checkers Day

Monday, Sept. 23, is National Checkers Day. Come to the Brandt Student Center, Game Room, at 7 p.m. on that day for this fall’s checkers tournament. This is a fun – and free – event designed for players of all skill levels. The tournament format will be determined based on the number of players. Questions? Contact recsports@su.edu.

The Bike Club Is Holding An Interest Meeting

The Bike Club will hold an interest meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 1, in the Shenandoah Outdoor and Adventure Recreation office in Vaden Campus Commons from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Anybody interested in road biking, mountain biking, bike-packing, or just a leisurely ride through Winchester is welcome. Please fill out the Bike Club Interest Form to indicate whether you’ll be able to attend the meeting and what kind of trips you’re interested in. Questions? Contact SOAR at suoutdoors@su.edu.

Join Delight Ministries’ Weekly Chapter Meetings

Join Delight Ministries for a semester-long Bible study titled “Heart Beat.” This Christian women’s ministry meets every Sunday at 7 p.m. in the Pruitt Health & Life Sciences Building, Halpin Rotunda. There will be games, worship and snacks each week. Feel free to join at any time during the semester and bring your friends. Find your community at Delight Ministries. Questions? Contact Izzy Miller at smiller21@su.edu.

Volunteer for Day of Caring

Volunteer for the United Way’s annual Day of Caring on Friday, September 20. A Shenandoah University volunteer team will support Literacy Volunteers Winchester Area by helping to sort donated books for distribution to the 13 “Winchester Little Libraries” around town. The kickoff event starts at 8:30 a.m. at the Wilkins Athletics and Events Center, and the SU team will meet at 9:30 a.m. (time subject to change) at 212 Fort Collier Road, Unit 4A. To sign up, please email Rebecca Gibson at rgibson@su.edu.

Check Out Smith Library’s SU Faculty & Staff Art Show

This semester, the Smith Library will show paintings, ceramics, and more from nine talented SU faculty and staff artists, including Lindsay Browning, Ting-Yu Chen, Jess Clawson, Jennifer Coleman, Joshua Gomke, Abigail Gomez, Tanya Gupta, Warren Hofstra, and Anthony Miller.

This art is now displayed in the library lobby. Drop in from 6-8 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 23, to meet the artists and see their work. Light refreshments will be provided. For more information, contact Andy Kulp at akulp@su.edu.

Join The Counseling Center’s Book Club

Join the Counseling Center’s book club, a monthly meet-up to discuss books with mental health themes. You’ll have the opportunity to chat with book club participants and make new friends while reading something new and offering your thoughts on the subject matter. 

This month, club members are reading “Ab(solutely) Normal,” which is edited by Nora Shalaway Carpenter and Rocky Callen. Discuss the book on Tuesday, Sept. 24, at 6 p.m. in Smith Library, Room 225. 

Please contact Jana Rodriguez (jrodrigu10@su.edu) at the Counseling Center for more information, to sign up for the emails, and to be on the attendance list for the upcoming meeting as there may be limited space available.

Sign Up For A Handley Regional Library Card

Did you know that Shenandoah University students and faculty can sign up for a library card from Handley Regional Library? Join library staff in the Brandt Student Center on Monday, Sept. 23, and Monday, Sept. 30, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. to get yours. For more information, contact Meghan Davitt at mdavitt@su.edu.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month At Lotería & Art Night

Play a few rounds of Lotería and work on a Hispanic art project while enjoying some snacks on Thursday, Sept. 19, from 7-9 p.m. in the Brandt Student Center, Room 123 (Borden Student Associations Center, aka B-SAC). Lotería – the Spanish word for lottery – is a traditional game of chance, often referred to as Mexican bingo, in which players use illustrated cards. Prizes will be awarded to winners of the games. This event is sponsored by the Office of Inclusion, Diversity and Equity and Estudiantes Unidos. Questions? Contact mosaiccenter@su.edu.

Text Your Friends To Vote Early Event

Join the Center for Civic Engagement on Thursday, Sept. 19, at 5:30 p.m. in the Brandt Student Center, Room 118, for food and fun activities while texting your friends to let them know they can vote early starting Sept. 20. Questions? Contact the CCE at serve@su.edu.

Nominate Someone For A Global Education Resolution Of Appreciation

Do you know someone who has contributed to global understanding? If so, nominate them for a resolution of appreciation today. Each year, Shenandoah University, through its Board of Trustees, recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to global education with a resolution of appreciation. Honorees may be current or former students, faculty, staff and outside community members who have made significant contributions to cross-cultural understanding, international volunteer service projects or international relations and education. The recipients will be honored during International Convocation on Wednesday, Nov. 20. 

To nominate someone, complete this simple nomination form. Questions? Contact Bethany Galipeau-Konate, D.Prof., at bgalipea@su.edu.

Important Information Regarding SU Alerts

Shenandoah University has implemented a new method of enrolling all members of the university community into its emergency alert system. As part of this change, all students, faculty, and staff are required to log into their Omnilert subscriber account and add/confirm their mobile phone number. This is necessary to receive text alerts, and is required even if you previously had a mobile phone number registered to your Omnilert subscriber account.

To log in to Omnilert, go to https://su.omnilert.net/subscriber.php and choose “Login via Single Sign-On” to sign in using your Shenandoah University credentials. Enter your mobile phone number and carrier and click “Add New.” If there is a mobile number already assigned to your account, please ensure its accuracy. Please also take a moment to confirm the accuracy of any email addresses associated with your Omnilert account. Subscribers can have up to two mobile numbers and six email addresses on their account, and you’re encouraged to add contact info for family members to receive SU Alerts.

Campus emergency alerts are sent via email or text in the event of an emergency on campus or in the area of campus, or for weather-related announcements such as school delays and/or cancellations.

Shenandoah will perform a university-wide test of its alert system during the week of Sept. 16. Questions? Contact the Office of Marketing & Communications at omc@su.edu.

Take A Tour Of The Library

Get to know Smith Library during a quick 30-minute tour. Library faculty and staff will lead groups around, pointing out different collections of materials, study rooms, great places to relax and where to find help. Tours are Sept. 9, Sept. 11, Sept. 13, Sept. 17 and Sept. 19 and are offered at noon and 4 p.m. each of those days. No registration is required, just meet at the library front desk. Tour attendees will receive an exclusive library tote bag while supplies last. For more information, please contact Christine Forbes at cforbes@su.edu.

Career & Professional Development At Loudoun

Corrie Eaton from Career & Professional Development will be at Shenandoah Loudoun from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 19. Feel free to stop by the table in the main lobby to learn more about CPD’s services, ask questions, or even have a drop-in appointment. If you have any questions, please reach out to cwernle13@su.eu.