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August 2018
New International Student Orientation
New International Student Orientation is an all day event for all new international students. For more information, contact International Student Advisor Lora Steiner at lsteiner@su.edu.
Find out more »Full Faculty Meeting
Full Faculty Meeting is from 10 a.m. to noon in Halpin-Harrison Hall, Stimpson Auditorium with VTC to satellite campuses. All faculty are encouraged to attend. For more information, please contact Ashley Petrolino at apetroli@su.edu.
Find out more »Staff Opening Celebration
Staff Opening Celebration is from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the James R. Wilkins Jr. Athletic & Events Center. Lunch will be provided and service awards will be presented for 10 years and above. The theme is denim and diamonds so staff is encouraged to wear jeans and bling. For more information, please contact Janet Gonzalez at jgonzale2@su.edu.
Find out more »Student Life 411 for Football & Cheer Teams
Student Life 411 for Football & Cheer Teams will begin at 1 p.m. in Goodson Chapel, Recital Hall. Attendance is required for new football and cheer team members; also any other new students on campus. For more information, please contact Sarah Celec at scelec112@su.edu.
Find out more »Work Study Orientation, Session 1
Work Study Orientation, Session 1 will begin at 2:15 p.m. in Goodson Chapel, Recital Hall for football and cheerleaders. Attendance is required at one of the three sessions for all new students on campus who are eligible to receive work-study pay. For more information, contact Laura Saville lsaville@su.edu.
Find out more »Canvas Drop-In Session for Faculty and Instructional Assistants
A Canvas Drop-In Workshop for faculty and instructional assistants will be held on Monday, August 20 from 3 to 4 p.m. in Smith 318 or remotely via Zoom. No registration is required. Please bring your laptop. Drop-in workshops are open to faculty and instructional assistants at any level of technical skill. This workshop is designed to answer your questions and give you a quiet place to develop your Canvas courses under expert guidance. Come for any portion of the time. For…
Find out more »Shenandoah Greenworks Shop
Shenandoah Greenworks Shop will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Cooley Hall, Room 204. The shop will be stocked with a variety of residence hall room essentials including sheets, bed risers, white boards, room decorations, shower caddies, and more. The best part is you can shop for all of your last minute essentials for FREE. For more information, please contact Katie Hecker at khecker@su.edu.
Find out more »Move-In Day for New Residential Students
Move-In Day for New Residential Students is from 9 a.m. until noon. Students living in Funkhouser, Gore, Racey and Parker Halls begin on campus at the Ohrstrom-Bryant Theatre parking lot. Shenandoah University staff will be in place to help direct you where to go. Students living in Edwards Residential Village, University Inn, and East Campus Commons can go directly to those buildings. Residence Life staff will greet students in their residence halls. For more information, please see the official Move-In…
Find out more »Navigator-Your One-Stop Shop (Session 2)
Navigator-Your One-Stop Shop (Session 2) is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Brandt Student Center, Ferrari Room. This one-stop-shop is hosted for commuting students as well as early arriving students. Representatives from Academics, Campus Mail, Department of Public Safety, Financial Aid, Hornet Central, Institutional Computing, Smith Library, and Students Accounts will be available to answer questions and assist with any last minute needs. For more information, please contact Student Life at studentlife@su.edu.
Find out more »New Student Convocation
New Student Convocation will begin at 4 p.m. at the James R. Wilkins Jr. Athletics and Events Center. The ceremony includes President Tracy Fitzsimmons greeting each student as they walk across the stage. Family and friends of new students are encouraged to attend this special event that marks the beginning of their college life. All new students must be seated in the Athletic and Events Center by 3:50 p.m. This event is required for all new undergraduate residential, new transfer and new…
Find out more »SUpper with the Stars
SUpper with the Stars will be immediately following the conclusion of the Convocation ceremony in Allen Dining Hall. First Year Seminar (FYS) mentors will be meeting up with students to escort them to the Allen Dining Hall to meet up with Residence Hall community. Enjoy your first supper as a Shenandoah University student of the stars. For more information, please contact Student Life at studentlife@su.edu.
Find out more »First-Night Block Party
First-Night Block Party will begin at 8 p.m. in the lobbies of Funkhouser/Gore, Parker, Racey, and University Inn and on the Racey lawn. All new students, including transfers, and commuters, are invited to make the party circuit, visit all first-year residence halls, and meet new people. Students can participate in the Find a Friend scavenger hunt game for chances to win prizes. This evening includes The Find a Friend game, snacks in each hall, music on the lawn, and s’mores. This is…
Find out more »New Nursing Student Orientation
New Nursing Student Orientation is from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Health and Life Sciences, Lobby. This orientation will be for New First-Year, Sophomores Starting Nursing Classes, Transfer & ASD Nursing Student. Attendance is required for first-year, transfer, sophomores starting nursing classes, and ASD nursing students attending class in Winchester. Orientation, which includes lunch with assigned advisors, ends at 1:30 p.m. Students should attend the “Navigator” one-stop shop in the afternoon on main campus as needed and participate in all…
Find out more »College of Arts and Sciences Academic Welcome
College of Arts and Sciences Academic Welcome is from 8:45 a.m. to noon in Armstrong Hall, Armstrong Concert Hall. This is required session for all first year students where you will get a chance to meet Dean Jeffrey Coker and faculty from the College of Arts & Sciences. Please bring your Macbook and Student ID. For more information, please contact Jo Strader at jstrader@su.edu or 540/665-5546.
Find out more »Occupational Therapy New Student Orientation
Occupational Therapy New Student Orientation is from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Cool Springs Lodge. An all day orientation event for new students beginning the Occupational Therapy program in Fall 2018. For more information, please contact Kristen Alley at kalley@su.edu.
Find out more »New Respiratory Care Student Orientation
New Respiratory Care Student Orientation is from 8:30 a.m. to noon in the Health and Life Sciences Building, Lobby Area. Attendance is required and you must have your Shenandoah University ID with you. Students should attend the “Navigator” one-stop shop in the afternoon on main campus and participate in other Welcome Week events. For more information, please contact Beth Rogers at brogers@su.edu or 540/678-4380.
Find out more »Harry F. Byrd Jr. School of Business Orientation
Harry F. Byrd Jr. School of Business Orientation is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Halpin-Harrison Hall, Stimpson Auditorium. Attendance is required for first-year and transfer students. Orientation includes a student panel presentation and lunch with assigned advisors. For more information, please contact Theresa Golding at tgolding08@su.edu or 540/665-5428.
Find out more »Orientation for New Conservatory Freshman and Transfer Students
Orientation for New Conservatory Freshman and Transfer Students is from 9 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. in Ohrstrom-Bryant Theatre. This is a required event featuring a welcome from Dean Stepniak. This session will be for new Conservatory students about opening Conservatory activities and academic instructions. For more information, please contact Kerri Nassano at knassano@su.edu.
Find out more »MEP (Retirement) Group Meeting
MEP (Retirement) Group Meeting will begin at 10 a.m. in Halpin Harrison Hall, Room 222. Representatives will be holding meeting to discuss retirement account questions. Future Presentation dates, times and locations can be found on the Human Resources site located on Canvas. For more information, please contact Kim McDonald at kmcdonal2@su.edu.
Find out more »Performance Season and Capital Performances Presentation
Performance Season and Capital Performances Presentation is from 10:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. in Ohrstrom-Bryant Theatre. For more information, please contact Kerri Nassano at knassano@su.edu.
Find out more »New Conservatory Transfer Student Q & A
New Conservatory Transfer Student Q & A is from 10:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. in Ruebush Hall, Glaize Studio Theatre. This is a required event for New Conservatory students. For more information, please contact Kerri Nassano at knassano@su.edu
Find out more »Meetings of New Conservatory Freshman and Transfer Students with Advisors
Meetings of New Conservatory Freshman and Transfer Students with Advisors is from 11 a.m. to noon in various locations in Shingleton Hall, Ruebush Hall, and Armstrong Hall. Please see detailed list below of specific locations. For more information, please contact Kerri Nassano at knassano@su.edu. Composition: Ruebush 139 Newman Dance: Shingleton Hall, Ewing Studio Brent, Fraga, Helm, Pardo Theatre: Glaize Studio Theatre Adams, A. Carson, Edwards, Hudson, Pierson, Trump, Yancey Music Education: Ruebush 209 Standerfer, Zerull Keyboard Performance: Ruebush 240 Jokubaviciute Organ…
Find out more »Navigator-Your One-Stop Shop (Session 3)
Navigator-Your One-Stop Shop (Session 3) is from noon to 3 p.m. in Brandt Student Center, Ferrari Room. This one-stop-shop is hosted for commuting students as well as early arriving students. Representatives from Academics, Campus Mail, Department of Public Safety, Financial Aid, Hornet Central, Institutional Computing, Smith Library, and Students Accounts will be available to answer questions and assist with any last minute needs. For more information, please contact Student Life at studentlife@su.edu.
Find out more »Canvas Basics for Faculty and Instructional Assistants
A Canvas Basics for Faculty workshop will be held on Monday, August 22, from 12 noon to 1 p.m. in Smith Library room 318 or remotely via Zoom. All faculty and instructional assistants may attend. Please bring your laptop. Register Here. This introduction to Canvas covers the basics of customizing your Canvas course, adding course content, building your syllabus, and creating and grading assignments. Advanced Canvas functions will be held at upcoming workshops. For information or if you have questions,…
Find out more »MEP (Retirement) Group Meeting
MEP (Retirement) Group Meeting will begin at noon in Halpin Harrison Hall, Room 222. Representatives will be holding meeting to discuss retirement account questions. Future Presentation dates, times and locations can be found on the Human Resources site located on Canvas. For more information, please contact Kim McDonald at kmcdonal2@su.edu.
Find out more »Conservatory Luncheon for New Freshmen and Transfer Students
Conservatory Luncheon for New Freshmen and Transfer Students will begin at 12:15 p.m. in Ruebush Hall, Room 128. For more information, please contact Kerri Nassano at knassano@su.edu.
Find out more »Work Study Orientation, Session 2
Work Study Orientation, Session 2 will begin at 1 p.m. in Henkel Hall, Hester Auditorium. Attendance is required at one of the three sessions for all new students on campus who are eligible to receive work-study pay. For more information, contact Laura Saville lsaville@su.edu.
Find out more »Math Placement Test Option #1
Math Placement Test Option #1 is from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in Henkel Hall, Room 222. Students who are registered for MATH TBA are required to take one of the math placement exams. Other students are welcome to take the exam if needed. For more information, please contact Jo Strader at jstrader@su.edu.
Find out more »Student Life 411 (Session 1)
Student Life 411 (Session 1) will begin at 2 p.m. in Goodson Chapel, Recital Hall. Attendance is required at one session for residential students, new transfer, and commuter students. For more information, please contact Sarah Celec at scelec112@su.edu.
Find out more »Music Theory Challenge Exams
Music Theory Challenge Exams is from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m in Ruebush Hall, Rooms 146 and 148. Please note: All Musical Theatre will need to leave by 4:20. For more information, please contact Kerri Nassano at knassano@su.edu.
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