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Test Anxiety Help Do you ever struggle with test anxiety? Maybe you start taking a test and then go blank, forgetting everything you've ever studied. Or panic-read a question and then answer incorrectly, even though you knew the right answer. These, and more, can all be signs of test anxiety. If you would like to explore […]
Join Buzzy's Bingo Challenge Participate in the Division of Student Affairs Buzzy’s Bingo Challenge! From Thursday, February 2nd, until April 28th, 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 […]
Submit Nominations For The 2023 Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award Each May, Shenandoah University presents three prestigious Algernon Sydney Sullivan awards to two graduating students, as well as to a faculty or staff member. The Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award recognizes “people of noble character” who “ennoble and beautify living” and “invest themselves in the well being of […]
Mexico City GEL trip Apply for our next GEL trip summer course to Mexico City! A summer class focused in photography led by Professor Abigail Gomez and with SU student Elias. Students will be in the city and visit pyramids, museums, hot springs, castles and stunning places while taking part in great workshops and activities. This […]
Submit Nominations For The 2023 Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award Each May, Shenandoah University presents three prestigious Algernon Sydney Sullivan awards to two graduating students, as well as to a faculty or staff member. The Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award recognizes “people of noble character” who “ennoble and beautify living” and “invest themselves in the well being of […]
Apply for a Virginia Annual Conference Planters Greenhouse Microgrant! Apply for a Virginia Annual Conference Planters Greenhouse Microgrant ($500-$1000)! Deadline: May 1! Do you have an idea that you think will make the world, the nation, and/or your community a better place? The Virginia Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church is sponsoring Planters Greenhouse, a […]
Ready to get in the Apple Blossom spirit?! Get out the pink & green and decorate the door of your room, office, cubicle wall, or even your door at home for our commuter students! Post your submission on Instagram using the hashtag #ShenUBlooms and tag @sustudentlife and @shenandoahreslife to enter the contest. Use #undergraduate, #graduate, […]
2023-2024 Student Organization Registration The Office of Student Leadership and Development is accepting 2023-2024 registrations for student organizations until May 20. All current and new organizations are required to register for the upcoming academic year. Student organizations must register by May 20 in order to be considered for funding during the fall semester. Use this […]
Sigma Alpha Iota: Laurel Center Drive Shenandoah's women's and non-binary music fraternity, Sigma Alpha Iota is collecting items for the Laurel Center from Monday, April 17, to Friday, April 21. These items will benefit victims of sexual assault and domestic violence in the community. Boxes will be located in the lobbies of Armstrong and Ruebush Hall. […]
2023 Welcome Week Applications are Open Welcome Week Leaders are needed for the 2023 fall move-in week. Are you energetic? Love to meet new people? The Office of Student Leadership & Development is currently seeking applicants to fill positions available for rising sophomores through seniors. If you are passionate, hard-working, and team-oriented, we want you. Please […]
Shenandoah University Research Expo (SURE) 2023 SURE 2023 presentations are now available for viewing online! Shenandoah University's premier event features undergraduate and graduate students' research and creative projects. The virtual format ensures the entire SU community can view student video submissions and the hard work that was put into each project. Use this link to go […]
Basket Raffle Supporting Seniors First Dr. Scott King's Adult Years and Aging class is raising awareness and support for the Winchester Senior Center-Seniors First. This program allows adults to age in place within their homes and community. This event is digital with real prizes. Show your support by entering the raffle for a chance to win […]
Day of Giving 2023 Day of Giving where our SU community and supporters come together to continue to raise the bar and provide support for our students to Innovate, Transform and Inspire! Day of Giving will take place on April 20th from 12 p.m. - April 21st at 12 p.m. For any questions, contact Aimee […]
Kick off Earth Week by joining SOAR on a short hike to watch the sunrise from Piedmont Overlook in Sky Meadow State Park. Breakfast is included! Sign up here.
Vinyasa Yoga - Fitness Class Vinyasa Yoga with Nicole will be held in Shingleton Gym on Sundays at 6 p.m. Join Nicole for a Vinyasa Flow to start your week off right! In this dynamic form of yoga, we connect breath with movement to create balance in the body and mind. Postures are sequenced to […]
Catholic Mass/Confession Catholic Campus Ministry hosts confessions at 6:15 p.m. on Sundays and mass takes place at 6:45 p.m. in Goodson Chapel-Recital Hall. For more information, follow the Catholic Campus Ministry on Facebook and Instagram.
Food Recovery Network at Shenandoah University Help Food Recovery Network fight hunger on Thursday nights in the Allen Dining Hall. We meet in the kitchen to package leftover food, so we can deliver those leftovers to community partners that help service people in need within our Winchester community. Feel free to sign up for as many […]
Climate Justice Table Come to the Center of Civic Engagement table about climate justice on April 17th in the BSC from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. This table is in honor of earth week and will provide information on how to advocate for climate justice. General voter registration and education questions can be answered at […]
Dizzy Dash Join the Dean of Students office and Residence Life for Dizzy Dash on Monday, April 17th from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. in the BSC parking lot! Participate in a relay race where you’ll use a variety of tools - your hands, a spoon, and even a tricycle - to successfully ferry your precious […]
Sleep Help Desk Making time for sleep can be difficult in grad school but it’s one of the best things you can do for yourself, both personally and academically. To learn more about how sleep can be helpful or ways to improve your sleep, stop by the table in The Hive at SPL on Monday, April […]
Career and Professional Development department offers extended hours for student appointments (in person or virtual) on Monday and Tuesday evenings from 5-7 p.m. during the spring semester. Register in advance using Handshake. For more information, contact career@su.edu.
Mental Health Book Club! Come Join the Mental Health Book Club! This month we are reading "permission to feel" by Karlee Rose North. There will be a group discussion held on April 17th, at 6 p.m. on this book in Smith library room 225. Please Contact Jana Rodriguez (jlrodrigu10@su.edu) at the Counseling Center for more information […]
Pilates Fitness Class Pilates Fitness Class: Mondays at 6 p.m. in Shingleton Gym. 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 […]
Mental Health Book Club! Come Join the Mental Health Book Club! This month we are reading "Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before?" by Dr. Julie Smith. There will be a group discussion held on March 27th, at 6 p.m. on this book in Smith library room 225. Please Contact Jana Rodriguez (jlrodrigu10@su.edu) at the Counseling […]
Leave No Trace Workshop Learn how you can leave a minimal impact on the earth when you venture out into the outdoors. This workshop will take place on April 17th from 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. in the BSC, room 115. For any questions, contact suoutdoors@su.edu
Pollinators are your Friends! Want to learn more about pollinators & native plants? Join the Environmental Club in the BSC on April 18th from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. & learn about our native plants & pollinators. For any questions, contact oaustin19@su.edu
Career Readiness Virtual Bingo for HPB/SLP/ICPH The Career and Professional Development Department will be hosting VIRTUAL bingo from 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. as an interactive fun-filled learning opportunity to connect with students at the Health Professions Building, Scholar Plaza and Inova Center for Personalized Health locations. A small prize will be awarded for the game […]
Women’s Tennis vs. Bridgewater will begin at 3 p.m. at the Lowry Tennis Courts. For more information, please visit Shenandoah University Athletics.
Men's Tennis vs. Bridgewater will begin at 3 p.m. at the Lowry Tennis Courts. For more information, please visit Shenandoah University Athletics.
Career and Professional Development department offers extended hours for student appointments (in person or virtual) on Monday and Tuesday evenings from 5-7 p.m. during the spring semester. Register in advance using Handshake. For more information, contact career@su.edu.
Take Back The Night Take Back the Night is an international event that aims to end sexual, relationship, and domestic violence in all forms. Hundreds of events are held in over 30 countries annually. Events often include marches, rallies, and vigils intended as a protest and direct action against rape and other forms of sexual, relationship, […]
Men United for Excellence’s (MUE) next meeting will be on Tuesday, April 18 at 7 p.m. This meeting’s topics will include different networking skills, the importance of networking, and areas […]
Military Appreciation Writing Event Come write appreciation letters for all those who serve and have served the military with the Writers' Club! Our booth will be located on the top floor of the Brandt Student Center Wednesday, April 19th from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. All letters written will be shipped together at the end of […]
Take a break from class stressors and enjoy some one-on-one time with Therapy Dogs! Available from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the ICPH Campus Lobby. For more information, contact the counseling center at counseling@su.edu.
Peace of Mind Labyrinth Throughout history labyrinths have been used as a meditative tool symbolizing a journey to our own center, then returning back into the world with more feelings of peace, clarity, and mindfulness. Join us for a guided Mindfulness Labyrinth walk with drumming on April 19th from 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. at […]
Men's Baseball vs. Washington & Lee will begin at 4 p.m. at the Bridgeforth Field. For more information, please visit Shenandoah University Athletics.
Throughout history labyrinths have been used as a meditative tool symbolizing a journey to our own center, then returning back into the world with more feelings of peace, clarity, and mindfulness. Join us for a guided Mindfulness Labyrinth walk with drumming on April 19th from 5- 6 p.m. outside Ohstrom-Bryant Theatre followed by a short […]
Letter Writing to Incarcerated People Join The Center for Civic Engagement and The Office of Spiritual Life in a Letter Writing event on Wednesday, April 19th at 5 p.m. in Cooley 106! During this event, Criminal Justice Professor Staci Strobl will present us with special insights before we begin writing letters to people who are currently […]
Dance Party - Fitness Class Dance Party Fitness Class with Ella, Wednesdays at 7 p.m. in Shingleton Gym. We have a new instructor, but it 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 […]
Succulent Terrariums Join Campus Activities Network (CAN) in the BSC in the Brandt Student Center to plant your own succulent terrarium on Wednesday, April 19 starting at 7 p.m.! All supplies are included to make your terrarium the best addition to your room. All students are invited, but this event is limited to the first […]
Intramural Teqball Deadline extended The Intramural Teqball Tournament deadline has been extended. Teqball is one of the most popular up-and-coming games sweeping the country. Don't know what it is, check it out https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDQ5Yv5NAUs&ab_channel=TEQTV Register your team of two for this FREE event taking place on Wednesday, April 19th from 8 p.m. - 10 p.m. in […]
Higher Ground All are welcome at Spiritual Life’s Higher Ground worship gathering! We keep things pretty laid back, enjoy some snacks, and are in dialogue about a bible passage together. It's a great way to hit pause, recenter yourself in the middle of the week, and enjoy the company and fellowship of other students. We […]
Drop in Accounting Tutoring Available For extra understanding in Accounting, attend drop in tutoring sessions every Thursday & Friday 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. in HHH 111 through May 12. The sessions are free! For any questions, contact Hannah Black hblack19@su.edu
Cardio Dance ABsession - Fitness Class Cardio Dance ABsession with Rebecca is the newest class on the FREE Fitness Class schedule. This class is being held at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday evenings in Shingleton Gym. The class is at 5:30 p.m., which means you can get your workout in with Rebecca and still be done in […]
Food Recovery Network at Shenandoah University Help Food Recovery Network fight hunger on Thursday nights in the Allen Dining Hall. We meet in the kitchen to package leftover food, so we can deliver those leftovers to community partners that help service people in need within our Winchester community. Feel free to sign up for as many […]
Sigma Rho Pi Nursing Research Conference The Sigma International Honor Society of Nursing Rho Pi Chapter, in collaboration with Valley Health System, presents our annual Nursing Research Conference on Friday, April 21st from 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. (registration begins at 8:15 am) in the Health Professions Building. Keynote speakers include Molly McNett, PhD, RN, CNRN, […]
The Power & Gifts of Volunteering: A presentation by Nancy Walker Join Blue Ridge Hospice and the Center for Civic Engagement at HHH on April 21st at 11 a.m. for a presentation by Nancy Walker, author of “100 Days: Dying to Tell His Story."After the profound experience of the death of her father, Nancy found herself […]
Earth Day Cleanup Make a difference and help cleanup Abrams Creek and its banks on Friday, April 21st from 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. We will meet at the BSC parking lot and then walk over. SOAR and the Environmental Club will have supplies and gear on hand! Use this link to sign up! For any […]
Drop in Accounting Tutoring Available For extra understanding in Accounting, attend drop in tutoring sessions every Thursday & Friday 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. in HHH 111 through May 12. The sessions are free! For any questions, contact Hannah Black hblack19@su.edu
Pick-Up Frisbee Interested in a fun, fast paced, social sport? Look no further than Ultimate Frisbee! Come on out and play (don't worry, no previous experience necessary). Your team will show you the ropes. Friday @ 4 p.m. at the intramural field (behind the BSC). See you then! For any questions, contact doahultimate@gmail.com […]
Game Night at Smith Library in Partnership with Dieverse Games Club Join us at 6 p.m. Friday, April 21st at the Smith Library for Game Night in partnership with the Dieverse Games Club! From classic board games to more niche choices, bring your friends and check out the library's in house games collection. Free snacks and […]
S’mores Chat: A Fireside Dialogue on our Environment On Friday, April 21st, from 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., at the VCC pool, the Center for Civic Engagement will be hosting a S'mores Chat event honoring Earth Day! The conversation focuses on reflecting on how our campus policies and partnerships affect our environment and how as […]
Black Excellence Gala The gala is a night dedicated to celebrating Black excellence on campus and in our community. This event will take place on Friday, April 21st at 6:30 p.m. at the BSC Ferrari Room. At the event, we will recognize the 2022 Black Alumni Network (BAN) Award recipients along with current students and […]
Earth Day Stream Clean Up On Saturday, April 22nd, from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., join us in cleaning up Abrams Creek in honor of Earth Day! Located next to Buzzin’s, students and community members will join together to help remove trash from the creek and the land on both sides of the creek. Equipment […]
Sigma Alpha Iota Car Wash Fundraiser Shenandoah's women and non-binary music fraternity, Sigma Alpha Iota is hosting a car wash to raise money for SAI Philanthropies, INC. from 11:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. on April 22nd in the Ohrstrom-Bryant Theatre Parking Lot. SAI Philanthropies, INC. supports projects such as the composers bureau, music therapy, scholarships, grants, […]
White Water Rafting with SOAR Join SOAR for a white water rafting adventure with River and Trail Outfitters in Harpers Ferry on April 22nd from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.! There are 9 spots available for this $5 trip, so be sure to secure your spot by paying at our SOAR office at Vaden Campus Commons […]
Men's Baseball vs. Lynchburg (DH) will begin at 12 p.m. at the Bridgeforth Field. For more information, please visit Shenandoah University Athletics.
Hornet Cookout Join alumni, current students and the Shenandoah community for some tasty barbecue and the chance to win raffle prizes! This is a great opportunity to network and meet with other members of the Shenandoah community, including our Black Alumni Network members. This event will take place on Saturday, April 22nd at 12 p.m. on […]
Kappa Kappa Psi- Spaghetti Dinner Theater The Kappa Epsilon chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi, a co-ed honorary band fraternity, with the help of Phi Mu Alpha and Sigma Alpha Iota, is putting on a Spaghetti Dinner Theater to raise money to repair old instruments. These instruments will be donated to Elizabeth Forward High School in Pennsylvania, […]
"So Amazing” 50 years of Harambee Gospel Choir Join us in celebrating the history and legacy of Harambee Gospel Choir on Saturday, April 22nd at 6 p.m. at Mt Carmel Baptist Church, 1317 S Pleasant Valley Rd, Winchester, VA 22601. Enjoy a selection of songs that span the choir’s existence performed by alumni and current members […]