Events and Announcements

Join The Counseling Center Book Club

Join the Counseling Center for Book Club, a monthly meet-up to discuss books with mental health themes. Attendees will have the opportunity to chat about emotions and coping skills, and to connect with other book club participants. Come make new friends while learning about yourself along the way.

The first book for February is (Don’t) Call Me Crazy, edited by Kelly Jenson. The book features 33 different short stories and poems on the topic of mental health written by actors, athletes, writers and artists. Feel free to read what calls to you, and come discuss it at the first Book Club meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 28, at 6 p.m. in Smith Library, Room 225.

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

Catch Pokémon At The Next PoGo Community Day

Pokémon GO Community Day events bring together the local PoGo community to help people get to know each other. Shenandoah’s Counseling Center is offering a PoGo meet-up at the next Community Day event on Saturday, Feb. 5, for the SU PoGo community.

Participants will meet by Goodson Chapel-Recital Hall at 2 p.m. and spend an hour walking to the various PokéStops around main campus. Questions? Contact Jana Rodriguez at jrodrigu10@su.edu.

Join Buzzy’s Bingo Challenge 

Participate in the Division of Student Affairs Buzzy’s Bingo Challenge! From Thursday, Feb. 2, until April 28, Student Affairs will run a bingo challenge full of events and challenges across campus to encourage fellow Hornets to participate in all of the fun SU has to offer.

To participate, pick up a bingo punch card from Emily Miller in Cooley Hall, Room 310, or from Malik Henry in The Mosaic Center, located in Brandt Student Center, Room 120, beginning Feb. 2. The first 200 Hornets to get regular BINGO will receive a newly designed SU cup, and the first 20 Hornets to complete “Box Bingo” (all the squares along the borders) will receive a gift basket with lots of different prizes! For more information or questions, contact Emily Miller at emiller16@su.edu.

SU Students To Compete In VFIC Ethics Bowl

Shenandoah University students Elias McGhie, Aurora Padilla-Jimenez and Caleb Richardson will compete in the Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges’ 23rd annual Ethics Bowl on Sunday, Jan. 29, and Monday, Jan. 30, at Virginia Wesleyan University. The SU team will go head-to-head with teams from other independent colleges and universities from across the state, deliberating a variety of case studies relating to this year’s Ethics Bowl theme: “Ethics and Digital Media.” Associate Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice Jon Gettman, Ph.D., is the Shenandoah team’s faculty coordinator.

The 2023 VFIC Ethics Bowl’s opening session begins on Sunday, Jan. 29, at 2:45 p.m. in Virginia Wesleyan’s Blocker Auditorium, with the first rounds scheduled for 3:30 p.m. in various rooms in Blocker Hall and Greer Environmental Sciences Center. On Monday, Jan. 30, rounds three and four will begin at 8:45 a.m. The final round of competition will take place at 11:30 a.m. in Brock Theatre located in the Susan S. Goode Fine and Performing Arts Center.

Questions? Contact Gettman at jgettman@su.edu.

Participate In CAN Graduate Bingo

Join the Campus Activities Network (CAN) for a virtual Bingo Night for graduate students on Monday, Jan. 30, at 7 p.m. via Zoom. There are $500 worth of prizes ready to give away! This event is open to graduate students only. Questions? Contact CAN at can@su.edu.

Attend The Shenandoah Veterans And Supporters Welcome Meeting

Shenandoah Veterans and Supporters is having its first meeting of the spring semester. The group will review the club’s mission, share introductions, identify resources, and discuss the way forward on Thursday, Feb. 2, from 1-2 p.m. in the Brandt Student Center, Room 118. A Zoom option is available. Questions? Contact Logan Williams at lwilliam211@su.edu.

Last Call: Apply To Be An RA

Interested in getting 50% off your room and board? Apply to be a resident assistant for the 2023-24 academic year. Applications close at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31. To learn more about the position or to apply, visit su.edu/residence-life. Questions? Contact Area Coordinator Mannie Brown at ebrown1@su.edu.

Participate In A Sexuality And Mental Health Survey 

Want to win SU merch? A group of second-year students in SU’s Master of Science in Occupational Therapy program is seeking participants for a survey. As OT students, their goal is to improve their future clients’ lives by addressing their physical, mental, emotional, social, and sexual health to give them the best quality of life possible. 

With that in mind, the research group has a special interest in mental health and if it relates to a person’s sexuality. If you are an SU student 18 years or older, you are eligible for the survey on sexuality and mental health. The survey takes 20 minutes to complete and no identifying information will be collected. You can access the survey at shenandoah.qualtrics.com.

Check Out Trivia Thursday With Career & Professional Development

Career and Professional Development will host a career-related Trivia Thursday event on Feb. 2, from 11:30 a.m.-noon for one lucky contestant! If you happen to see the decorated golf cart with booming music driving by on the Winchester main campus, you could be the next game show contestant to partake in the trivia challenge. Please note that the game show will be recorded, so the participant will be required to sign a liability waiver for social media outreach. There will be a small prize awarded for participation. Questions? Contact Heather Bambara at heather.bambara@su.edu.

Drop In For An Interest Meeting For An Appalachia Service Project Trip

Interested in serving others and bonding with your SU peers during spring break? Come to the Brandt Student Center, Room 118, on Tuesday, Jan. 31, from 1-2:30 p.m. for a drop-in interest meeting about the upcoming Appalachia Service Project trip! Central Appalachia is one of the most misunderstood and exploited regions of the country. While on this week-long service trip, learners will be immersed in the Appalachian culture as they serve alongside residents of the region and engage in light home repair and self-reflection, and discover more about the history of the region and its people. This trip is offered in conjunction with the Office of Spiritual Life, and in partnership with Appalachia Service Project. Questions? Contact Marco Pflanzen at marco.pflanzen@su.edu.

SNA Valentine’s Day Candygrams 

Buy a candygram for a friend or loved one! The Student Nurses Association (SNA) is having a Valentine’s Day candygram fundraiser. Choose from mixed, hard, or chocolate candy. Candygrams are open to everyone and can be given to students, faculty and staff. Use this Google Form to purchase a candygram. Bags will be handed out or delivered on Valentine’s Day. Questions? Contact Sydney Damico at sdamico19@su.edu.

Stop By The American Healthcare Info Table

Interested in jump starting your career in health care services? A team member from American Healthcare, LLC, will host an informational table in the Brandt Student Center on Wednesday, Feb. 1, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Come learn what type of employment opportunities are available and what it means to serve as a health care provider. For more information, contact Emily Miller at career@su.edu.

Join The Food Recovery Network At SU

Help Food Recovery Network fight hunger on Thursday and Sunday nights in Allen Dining Hall. The group meets in the kitchen to package leftover food to be delivered to community partners that serve people in need within our Winchester community.

Feel free to sign up for as many shifts as your schedule allows by visiting signupgenius.com. The Food Recovery Network meets every Thursday at 7:30 p.m. and every Sunday at 6:30 p.m. throughout the semester. Questions? Contact Faith Jones at fjones20@su.edu.

Apply Now For May 2023 Graduation

The application for May 2023 graduation is now available on Hornet Hub. All students who plan to graduate in May must submit an application by March 1. 

Log in to your student account and click on the box labeled “Graduation Overview” to view and submit your application. Please ensure your diploma name and mailing address are correct. Students are strongly encouraged to meet with their adviser before applying to ensure eligibility for graduation.

Applying for graduation is a two-step process:

1. Submit application on Hornet Hub
2. Reserve tickets for commencement (at a later date when that system is open)

All students who apply for graduation will receive an email from the Provost’s Office in the spring about how to reserve tickets.

August 2022 and December 2022 graduates who plan to attend the ceremony in May should check with the campus bookstore about their cap and gown. The campus bookstore can be reached by calling  540-665-4523.

For questions about applying for graduation, contact Degree Audit & Conferral Specialist Valerie Taylor at vtaylor@su.edu.

Faculty: Submit FYS Course Proposals For Fall 2023

First-Year Seminar (FYS) is looking for course proposals for Fall 2023. FYS provides Shenandoah students with the opportunity to develop a global perspective via a multi-faceted approach to an issue, while also encouraging and nurturing a strong sense of community during the first-year experience. Faculty will be paired with a trained student mentor who will serve as a teaching assistant and liaison between you and your first-year students.

Are you interested in making an impact on the first-year experience and strengthening the Shenandoah community? Contact Bryan Pearce-Gonzales, FYS Director, at bpearceg@su.edu and complete a FYS 2023 course proposal today!

Meet The Spring Sports Coaches

Join Shenandoah University’s Department of Intercollegiate Athletics as it kicks off the 2023 spring season with camaraderie and food at the Health & Life Sciences Building, Halpin Rotunda, on Jan. 31, from 6-8:30 p.m. Hear from spring sport head coaches Kevin Anderson (baseball), Courtney Allen (softball), Lindsey Lutz (women’s lacrosse), Tim Marshall (men’s lacrosse), Andrew Marrocco (track and field), Scott Singhass (golf), and Jason Cole (tennis) as they preview their upcoming seasons and expectations for the spring. 

Hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar will be available. Attendees are encouraged to bring a friend. RSVP by Thursday, Jan. 26, at suhornets.com/MeetTheCoaches. Questions? Contact Donna Cates at dcates@su.edu or Shamyra Wilkerson at swilkers14@su.edu.

Apply For Shenandoah University’s Honors Program

Shenandoah University’s Honors Program is accepting applications for first-year students in the College of Arts & Sciences and School of Business until 5 p.m. March 6. Information about the Honors Program can be found at su.edu/arts/honors-program, and application materials are available at su.edu/arts/honors-program/honors-program-requirements. Completed applications should include a letter of recommendation from a faculty member. All application materials or questions should be emailed directly to Honors Program Co-Director Laurel Rodgers, Ph.D., at lrodgers2@su.edu.

Attend A Virtual Discussion About Incorporating Virtual Exchange In The Classroom

Shenandoah University Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice Staci Strobl, Ph.D, and Sammie Buzzard, Ph.D., a lecturer in climate science from Cardiff University in the United Kingdom, will speak about their experiences receiving and implementing the Global Challenges Teaching Award (GTCA) in their classrooms on Tuesday, Jan. 31, from 9:30-10:30 a.m. via Zoom. 

The GTCA is given by the US-UK Fulbright Commission and supports U.S. and UK higher education institutions by teaching faculty how to co-deliver a virtual exchange course for undergraduate students. Three awards are granted to two recipients each (one from a UK institution and one from a U.S. institution), and the pairs focus on one of three pre-selected global challenges. This year’s global challenges were racial justice, pandemics, and climate change. 

Dr. Strobl and Dr. Buzzard focused on climate change and brought together Strobl’s environmental crime class and Buzzard’s climate change class for a joint project in which groups of students made podcasts about climate change’s physical and socio-legal effects in select locations around the world. 

Join the discussion about how both professors implemented virtual exchange in their classrooms and had their students work on joint projects. Register at site.corsizio.com/c/63c1cc445ac2184b198271e0. Questions? Contact Younus Mirza at ymirza@su.edu.

Participate In OT’s Pain In Musicians Study

Are you an instrumental musician? Have you been experiencing hand, arm, neck or shoulder pain in the past 30 days? If so, you may be eligible to participate in a Division of Occupational Therapy study investigating the presence of pain in instrumental musicians. Interested? Email musicianresearch@su.edu to receive a pre-screening questionnaire to determine your eligibility. If you are eligible for the study, you will receive more information about the specific date, time and location of your participation. All participants who complete the study will be entered into a drawing to win a $25 gift card. For more information, contact musicianresearch@su.edu.

AT Students Excel At VATA Annual Meeting

Shenandoah University’s Division of Athletic Training was represented by students at the Virginia Athletic Trainers’ Association (VATA) Annual Meeting on Jan. 13-15, in Harrisonburg. Graduate athletic training students Cade Watts, Molly Sobolewski, Chloe Tannenbaum and Megan Flaherty earned first place in the Student Quiz Bowl, a “Jeopardy”-style competition. As Virginia Quiz Bowl champions, these students earned a spot in the Mid-Atlantic Athletic Trainers’ Association Quiz Bowl in May 2023. 

Two of those students also participated in the Free Communications Program to present their graduate capstone research. Sobolewski presented “Weighted Ball Programs and Medial Elbow Injuries in Youth Baseball Players,” and Cade Watts won the Professional Athletic Training Student Research Award for his presentation, “Relationship Between Sports-Related Concussion and Cervical Muscle Strength.”

Questions? Contact Kim Pritchard at kpritch@su.edu.

REMINDER: Housing Applications For The Village And Solenberger Are Now Open

Housing applications for The Village apartments and Solenberger Hall are now open, and all other returning student housing applications open on Wednesday, Feb. 1. For more information about how to apply, visit su.edu/residence-life/apply-for-housing. Questions? Contact Residence Life at reslife@su.edu.

Try Vinyasa Yoga

Vinyasa Yoga with Nicole will be held in Shingleton Gym on Sundays at 6 p.m. The class begins on Sunday, Jan. 29, and runs through May 14. In this dynamic form of yoga, participants connect breath with movement to create balance in the body and mind. Postures are sequenced to help strengthen your muscles, improve flexibility, and tune into the rhythm or your body. All levels are welcome! Participants are encouraged to bring a mat and water bottle. If you have any questions or need more information, please contact Matt Levy at recsports@su.edu.

Check Out The New Cardio Dance ABsession Fitness Class

Cardio Dance ABsession with Rebecca is the newest class on Shenandoah’s free fitness class schedule.  Starting Thursday, Jan. 26, this class is held at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday evenings in Shingleton Gym until May 11. This fun fitness class combines core/abdominal muscle work with easy-to-follow, high-intensity dance cardio choreography that is guaranteed to develop your core strength, get your heart rate up and improve your mood. All students, faculty and staff are invited to this weekly metabolism-boosting workout, and no experience is required. Participants are encouraged to bring a mat and water bottle. For more information, contact Matt Levy at recsports@su.edu.

Attend Dance Party Fitness Class

The Dance Party fitness class has a new instructor but is the same amazing class! Dance Party with Ella is the perfect combination of fitness and fun. Party your way through an hour of pump-up music with all the benefits of a total-body workout. Dance Party returns on Wednesday, Jan. 25, and takes place each Wednesday at 7 p.m. in Shingleton Gymnasium through May 10.

Whether you’re a student, faculty, or staff member, Dance Party has something for you. All participants are encouraged to bring a water bottle to this free fitness class. For more information, contact Matt Levy at recsports@su.edu.

Join The Pilates Fitness Class

The Pilates fitness class returns on Monday, Jan. 23, and takes place each Monday at 6 p.m. in Shingleton Gymnasium through May 8. This is a free class open to all students, faculty and staff. Pilates is a fun, full-body workout that promotes strength, balanced muscle development, flexibility, posture and range of motion. It is perfect for all levels of fitness, from the absolute beginner to the varsity athlete. It is a low-impact mat class that works the core, upper body, lower body and back all in a one-hour workout. All participants are encouraged to bring a mat and a water bottle. For more information, contact Matt Levy at recsports@su.edu.