Deadline to Register for the Winter Break Shuttle
2025-12-12 17:00 (America/New_York) | VA
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Register for the shuttle from main campus to Dulles International Airport and Dulles Metro Station and back.

Holiday Gift Shopping Volunteer Opportunity
2025-12-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Brandt Student Center
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The Campus Activities Network will host a holiday volunteer opportunity from 7-9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12. Participants will travel together from the Brandt Student Center parking lot to shop for gifts for local children in need, returning by 9 p.m. For more information, email can@su.edu.

Saturday Breakfast & Bible Study
2025-12-13 09:00 - 11:00 | The Village, 1460 University Drive, Winchester, VA, 22601, United States
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Shenandoah University Catholic Campus Ministry is hosting Breakfast & Bible Study every Saturday morning in The Village Common Room. The schedule includes Saturday Daily Mass at 9 a.m., followed by a light breakfast from 9:30–10 a.m. From 10–11 a.m., participants meet in small groups for Bible study. All students are welcome to join for any portion of the morning. For more information, email shenandoahccm@gmail.com.

Winchester SPCA Volunteering
2025-12-13 12:00 - 14:00 | VA
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The Center for Civic Engagement will host a volunteer trip to the Winchester Area SPCA from noon-2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13. Volunteers will assist the shelter and thrift store, read to dogs, spend time with cats and help with inventory. Students can register through the Helper Helper. For more information, contact Maya Muncy at xce73@su.edu.

CCAP Winter Market Gift-Wrapping
2025-12-13 12:00 - 16:00 | VA
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CCAP is hosting a gift-wrapping station at the Winter Market in Old Town Winchester on Saturday, Dec. 13, and student volunteers are invited to help spread some holiday cheer! The station will be set up in front of Rouss City Hall (15 N. Cameron St., Winchester, VA 22601). Volunteers can sign up for one of two shifts: noon-2 p.m. and 2-4 p.m. Participants will help wrap gifts for shoppers, share smiles, and support CCAP’s mission to serve local families in need. It’s a great opportunity to earn volunteer hours, get involved in the community, and enjoy the festive atmosphere of Old Town Winchester. Register on Helper Helper. Contact Emma Thompson at ethompso211@su.edu if you have any questions.

NW Works Chimers
2025-12-13 14:30 | Armstrong Concert Hall, 702 UNIVERSITY DR., Winchester, VA, 22601, United States
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Join the NW Works Chimers for a lively celebration of personal growth, human connection and self-expression!

This event is free and open to the public; no tickets are required. Visit conservatoryperforms.org to learn more and explore the digital program.

Phil Kline’s Unsilent Night
2025-12-13 17:30 | Old Town Winchester, 39.184045,-78.165632, Winchester, VA, 22601, United States
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Join us in this holiday tradition with Phil Kline’s “Unsilent Night” and parade through the Old Town Winchester Walking Mall with boom boxes and mobile devices as new-music carolers!

This event is free and open to the public; no tickets are required. Visit conservatoryperforms.org to learn more and explore the digital program.

‘A Harambee Christmas’ Concert
2025-12-13 18:00 - 20:30 | Vaden Campus Commons, 711 Millwood Ave, Winchester, VA, 22601, United States
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The Harambee Gospel Choir will present “A Harambee Christmas” from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, in Vaden Campus Commons, Classroom A. The free concert will feature soulful gospel music and a night of community and holiday celebration. Students, families and community members are invited to attend. For more information, contact the Harambee Gospel Choir at harambee@su.edu.

CAN Holiday Party
2025-12-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Ferrari Room, Brandt Student Center, 703 UNIVERSITY DR., Winchester, VA, 22601, United States
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Celebrate the holiday season with CAN at its annual Holiday Party from 7-9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, in the Brandt Student Center, Ferrari Room. The event will feature a holiday movie, cookie decorating, scarf and ornament making, snacks and more. For questions or additional information, contact can@su.edu.

Flute Ensemble
2025-12-13 19:30 | Goodson Chapel / Recital Hall, 1400 L. P. HILL DR., Winchester, VA, 22601, United States
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Under the direction of Assistant Professor of Flute Julietta Curenton, members of the Flute Ensemble present their fall concert.

This event is free and open to the public; no tickets are required. Visit conservatoryperforms.org to learn more and explore the digital program.

Men's Basketball vs Elizabethtown
2025-12-14 14:00 - 16:00 | James R. Wilkins, Jr. Athletics & Events Center, 1188 Ralph Shockey Dr, Winchester, VA, 22602, United States
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Faculty Recital: Van Buren Winds
2025-12-14 14:30 | Armstrong Concert Hall, 702 UNIVERSITY DR., Winchester, VA, 22601, United States
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Don’t miss an exciting performance by the Van Buren Winds, Shenandoah Conservatory’s dynamic faculty wind quintet.

This event is free and open to the public; no tickets are required. Visit conservatoryperforms.org to learn more and explore the digital program.

Avalon Fall Launch Party
2025-12-14 15:00 - 16:30 | VA
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Avalon, Shenandoah University’s literary journal, will host a launch party for its Fall 2025 edition on Sunday, Dec. 14, from 3- 4:30 p.m. at Espresso Bar (165 N. Loudoun St., Winchester, Virginia). Students will have the opportunity to read their work, including pieces from the new issue, past editions and audience submissions. The event is free and eligible for Beyond the Classroom credit. Transportation to Old Town will be provided, with details to be shared soon. For more information, contact Jon Udelson at judelson@su.edu, Katherine Weinhold at rou84@su.edu, or Katelyn Garback at kgarback21@su.edu.

Catholic Mass
2025-12-14 17:00 - 18:00 | VA
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Catholic Campus Ministry will host Mass at 5 p.m. every Sunday when classes are in session in Goodson Chapel-Recital Hall. Confessions are available at 4:30 p.m. A dinner fellowship will follow Mass at approximately 6 p.m. in the chapel lobby. All are welcome, whether Catholic, of another faith or simply curious about the Mass. For more information or to join the mailing list, email shenandoahccm@gmail.com.

Campuswide Christmas Party
2025-12-14 18:00 - 20:00 | The Village, 1460 University Drive, Winchester, VA, 22601, United States
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Catholic Campus Ministry will host the 3rd Annual Campuswide Christmas Party on Sunday, Dec. 14, from 6-8 p.m. in The Village, Common Room. Students are invited to enjoy appetizers, baked goods, and cozy winter drinks. The event will include raffle prizes for gift cards, a Christmas selfie station, and ornament decorating. All members of the campus community are welcome to attend. For questions, contact Catholic Campus Ministry at shenandoahccm@gmail.com.

Sunday Night: LIVE! A multi-denominational Christian worship service
2025-12-14 20:00 - 21:00 | Goodson Chapel / Recital Hall, 1400 L. P. HILL DR., Winchester, VA, 22601, United States
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Spiritual Life invites the campus community to Sunday Evening Worship each week from 8-9 p.m. in Goodson Chapel-Recital Hall. Services include sermons led by Chaplain DeLyn Celec, Chaplain Victor Gómez, students or community members. Attendees will sing songs from a variety of traditions, including contemporary worship music, and engage in prayer, fellowship and scripture reading. All are welcome. For more information, contact SpiritualLife@su.edu.

“Lessons and Carols” (scripture and music) is a special service traditionally held by Christians during the Christmas season. Join Spiritual Life as we worship God and celebrate Christ’s birth, hearing the nativity story exclusively through scripture readings and songs. In this time of hope, joy, peace, and love, let us, as a community, prepare for Christmas through scripture, music, and fellowship.

Feel Good Finals
2025-12-15 00:00 - 23:59, 2025-12-16 00:00 - 23:59, 2025-12-17 00:00 - 23:59 | Smith Library, 718 WADE MILLER DR., Winchester, VA, 22601, United States
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A variety of treats, activities, and stress-relief stations will be available at Smith Library all day, Dec. 15–19, as part of finals week. Students can enjoy coffee, tea, hot chocolate, snacks, a stress ball-making station, take-one/leave-one notes of encouragement, LEGOs, a putting green, jigsaw puzzles, board games, and coloring pages. Virtual resources are also available, including the Feel-Good Finals guide and the new Virtual Sensory Room. Students who provide feedback on the sensory room will receive an SU Libraries tote bag while supplies last. For more information, contact akulp@su.edu.

De-Stress Dough
2025-12-15 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-16 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-17 09:00 - 17:00 | Smith Library, 718 WADE MILLER DR., Winchester, VA, 22601, United States
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De-Stress Dough will be available daily from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Dec. 15–19, on the third floor of Smith Library as part of finals week programming. Student Support Services invites students to take a restorative study break with a hands-on activity designed to ease academic stress. Participants can create a small sculpture or even make a worry stone. For more information, contact Kristy Fedyk at kristy.fedyk@su.edu.

Library Dog Therapy
2025-12-15 12:30 - 13:30 | Smith Library, 718 WADE MILLER DR., Winchester, VA, 22601, United States
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Vanessa, the Counseling Center’s therapy dog, will visit Smith Library from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 15. Stop by to say hello and enjoy a little comfort and calm during finals week. For more information, contact akulp@su.edu.

Make Your Own Stress Relief Kit
2025-12-15 14:30 | Brandt Student Center
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Join the Wilkins Wellness Center on Monday, Dec. 15, at 2:30 p.m. in the Brandt Student Center to make your own Stress Relief Kit as part of Destress for Success Week. Stop by to gather helpful tools that can support your focus, well-being, and calm during finals. Questions? Contact the Wellness Center at wwcenter@su.edu.

Chamber Brass Recital
2025-12-15 19:30 | Goodson Chapel / Recital Hall, 1400 L. P. HILL DR., Winchester, VA, 22601, United States
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Shenandoah Conservatory students and faculty present a free recital featuring chamber music for brass.

This event is free and open to the public; no tickets are required. Visit conservatoryperforms.org to learn more and explore the digital program.

Late Night Breakfast
2025-12-15 21:00 - 23:00 | Allen Dining Hall, 730 WADE MILLER DR., Winchester, VA, 22601, United States
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Celebrate finals with Late Night Breakfast on Monday, Dec. 15, from 9-11 p.m. in Allen Dining Hall. Take a well-deserved break from studying and enjoy a full spread of classic breakfast favorites served late into the night. The evening includes great food, a lively atmosphere, and plenty of chances to relax and recharge with friends before exams. For more information, contact Isabel Mammano at lzh84@su.edu.

Exam Cram
2025-12-16 00:00 - 2025-12-19 23:59 | VA
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Stay fueled and focused during finals week with Exam Cram, happening Dec. 16–19. Shenandoah Dining is helping students power through exams with snacks, coffee, study breaks, and stress-relief activities designed to keep energy and spirits high. Stop by any of the dining locations throughout the week to recharge, refocus, and finish the semester strong. For more information, contact Isabel Mammano at lzh84@su.edu.

Massage Chairs
2025-12-16 11:00 - 13:00 | Game Room, Brandt Student Center, 703 UNIVERSITY DR., Winchester, VA, 22601
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Take a break from finals and unwind at the Massage Chair Relaxation Station during Destress for Success Week. Stop by the Brandt Student Center near the Game Room on Tuesday, Dec. 16, from 11 a.m.–1 p.m., and again on Wednesday, Dec. 17, from 12–2 p.m. for a free, stress-relieving massage session. Recharge, reset, and head into finals feeling your best. For more information, contact Caroline Evans at caroline.brunner@su.edu.

Yoga with Amber
2025-12-16 17:30 - 18:30 | Borden Student Associations Center, Brandt Student Center Room 123, 703 UNIVERSITY DR., Winchester, VA, 22601, United States
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Yoga with Amber is a free weekly Fitness Class held every Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. in the Brandt Student Center, Room 123 (Borden Student Associations Center, aka B-SAC). This gentle yoga class offers a mindful, full-body workout while harmonizing breath and movement. Practice yoga postures while training the mind to enjoy the present experience, over focusing on past or future outcomes. This yoga class is open to students, faculty, and staff of all skill levels. Limited mats are available, so participants are encouraged to bring a mat and water bottle. All participants must complete the fitness waiver before participating. Questions? Please contact recsports@su.edu.

Tuesday Eucharistic Adoration
2025-12-16 18:15 - 19:15 | The Village, 1460 University Drive, Winchester, VA, 22601, United States
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Catholic Campus Ministry invites students to Eucharistic Adoration every Tuesday from 6:15-7:15 p.m. in The Village, Common Room. This is a time for quiet prayer and reflection, with the consecrated host displayed in a special vessel called a monstrance. All are welcomed. For questions, email shenandoahccm@gmail.com.
