Shenandoah Events
Week of Events
Deadline to Submit Nominations For The 2024 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 others.” The Shenandoah community is asked to consider […]
Wine Fest Raffle
Attention graduate students! CAN is excited to announce a Wine Fest ticket raffle just for you. Enter the raffle by April 15! Two lucky winners will receive tickets for both Friday, April 26 and Saturday, April 27. Don’t miss your chance to attend this fun-filled festival. Get ready to sip, savor, and celebrate at the […]
Shenandoah University Day of Giving
Mark your calendars for Shenandoah’s eighth annual Day of Giving beginning at noon on Thursday, April 18, and ending at noon on Friday, April 19. Celebrate with free food and giveaways! Shenandoah has exciting plans for our students as well as the entire Hornet family in the years to come! Your participation in this year’s […]
Sunrise Hike
Sunrise Hike
Kick off the week by hiking into Sky Meadow State Park in the dark on April 14 with SOAR! You will arrive at the viewpoint just as the sun is starting to rise. SOAR will provide a light breakfast as you celebrate the new day. This hike will cost $5, register today! For more information, […]
Sunday Chapel
Sunday Chapel
Drawing on elements that are ancient and emerging, diverse and unified, safe and challenging, artful and thoughtful, and playful and profound, this dynamic worshiping community of students, faculty, and staff gathers every Sunday in the chapel at 11:30 a.m. Doors open at 11 with free coffee, tea, and other breakfast-y treats for all who attend! […]
Spring JCPenney Suit-Up
Spring JCPenney Suit-Up
Students, alumni, faculty, and staff are invited to attend a Shenandoah University JCPenny Suit Up Event on Sunday, April 14 from 3-6 p.m. at JCPenny in the Winchester Apple Blossom Mall!Find everything you need to finish your look for your next interview or new job and save up to 50% off suits, dresses, dress pants, […]
Harambee Spring Concert
Harambee Spring Concert
Join the Harambee Gospel Choir for their 2024 Spring Concert at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church on April 14. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and the concert starts at 6 p.m.. Everyone is encouraged to bring a cover dish for the following potluck meal after the concert! For more information email harambee@su.edu.
Yoga with Nicole
Yoga with Nicole
Join Nicole for yoga to start your week off right! 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 of your body. All levels are welcome! Held in Shingleton Hall, Shingleton Gymnasium.
Catholic Confession and Mass
Catholic Confession and Mass
Join SU’s Catholic Campus Ministry for mass every Sunday (when classes are in session) at 6:45 p.m. in Goodson Chapel-Recital Hall. Confessions begin at 6:15 p.m. Everyone is welcome, whether you’re a practicing Catholic, returning member or someone who is curious to learn about mass. Following the service, the Catholic Campus Ministry will host a […]
Food Recovery Network
Food Recovery Network
Food Recovery Network is hosting a recovery at 6:30 p.m. in the Allen Dining Hall. Volunteers work together to package leftover food that will be served at the Winchester Rescue Mission for those in need. Please consider signing up for a recovery at this link to help fight hunger here in Winchester! Contact Joshua Brooks […]
Break the Silence
Break the Silence
Survivors of sexual assault and domestic abuse often suffer in silence due to the traumatic experience and feeling unheard. With this in mind, the Women’s Center created “Break the Silence” to empower survivors and increase dialogue about these sensitive issues within our campus and beyond. For more information, contact thenjwc@su.edu.
English DISH: Kit Wilder, Capstones, & Book Giveaway
English DISH: Kit Wilder, Capstones, & Book Giveaway
Kit Wilder will join the English Department for the second DISH (department info and social hour) on April 15 in Gregory Hall, room 114, and will provide an in-depth discussion of Shakespeare’s Henry V, a retrospective of the performance by the Shenandoah Conservatory. The group will also touch on capstone projects, along with another book […]
The Center For Story’s Speaker Series
The Center For Story’s Speaker Series
The Center for Story at Shenandoah’s Speaker Series continues with “What’s The Story: Media Matters” on Monday, April 15, from 4-5:30 p.m. in Henkel Hall, Hester Auditorium. Sean Murphy, M.A., director of the Center for Story, will be joined by Adjunct Assistant Professor Steven L. Herman, M.A., to discuss the ways story operates within the […]
Pilates with Kaitlyn
Pilates with Kaitlyn
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 of the body all in […]
First Destination Survey Launch
First Destination Survey Launch
Attention upcoming graduates! Take a moment to fill out the First Destination Survey to help the university learn more about your next chapter as a graduate of Shenandoah University. The survey responses are a huge help for the university as they allow us to show the amazing work our students are doing after graduation and […]
Toxic Masculinity Table
Toxic Masculinity Table
Stop by the Women’s Center table on April 16 and 18 in the Brandt Student Center to learn about toxic masculinity. Toxic masculinity is an attitude stereotypically associated with manliness with a negative impact on men, women, and society in general. The term “toxic masculinity” isn’t meant to imply that the idea of masculinity in […]
Letter Writing to Incarcerated People
Letter Writing to Incarcerated People
Write encouraging letters to incarcerated people on Tuesday, April 16 at noon in Brandt Student Center, room 118! During this event, The Office of Spiritual Life and Criminal Justice Professor Staci Strobl will present the group with special insights before you begin writing letters to people who are currently incarcerated. This is a step in […]
Help Pull Invasive Species
Help Pull Invasive Species
On April 16, from 4-6 p.m. join SOAR and a local Virginia Naturalist to learn about invasive species and its impact on the environment. Following a brief introduction to this topic, students will venture out into the borderlands of the campus to pull invasive species so that native plants can take root. Sign up today! […]
Vinyasa Yoga with Amber
Vinyasa Yoga with Amber
Open to all levels of skill, this gentle yoga class gives 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. Held in Shingleton Hall, Shingleton Gymnasium.
Disability and Ableism Awareness Guest Speaker: Betty Siegel
Disability and Ableism Awareness Guest Speaker: Betty Siegel
The Disability Advocacy Committee will host guest speaker Betty Siegel, Director of the Office of Disability and VSA at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. The event will be on Tuesday, April 16 at 6 p.m. in Ruebush 148, and there will be a zoom option! For more information or if you need to request […]
The Clothesline Project Display
The Clothesline Project Display
The Women’s Center invites you to view the decorated shirts in the quad on April 10 as part of the Clothesline Project. The shirts will be displayed on Wednesday, April 17. The Clothesline Project is a visual display bearing witness to the effects of sexual violence on our community. The Clothesline Project started in 1990 to […]
Five Guys Fundraiser-Physical Therapy Class of 2026
Five Guys Fundraiser-Physical Therapy Class of 2026
Enjoy a burger and support the Shenandoah University Physical Therapy Class of 2026 on April 17! The fundraiser will be held from 4-8 p.m. at the Five Guys on 579 Adams Drive. Mention the SU Division of Physical Therapy Class of 2026 at checkout to support the class. Follow @shenandoah_pt on Instagram for more information, […]
Spikeball Tournament Registration Deadline
Spikeball Tournament Registration Deadline
Spikeball tournament registration deadline is Wednesday, April 17 at 5 p.m. The tournament takes place on Friday, April 19 at 4 p.m. on the Intramural Field behind the Brandt Student Center. This is a doubles tournament and registration is required by April 17 at 5 p.m. Register your team at imleagues.com. If there is a […]
Cornhole Tournament Registration Deadline
Cornhole Tournament Registration Deadline
The cornhole tournament registration deadline is Wednesday, April 17 at 5 p.m. The tournament will take place on Sunday, April 21 at 3 p.m. on the Intramural Field behind the Brandt Student Center. This is a doubles tournament. Register your team at imleagues.com. Boards and bags will be supplied by Campus Recreation & Wellness. The […]
Jesus on the Quad
Jesus on the Quad
Take a moment for public prayer and worship on Wednesday, April 17, from 5-8 p.m. with SU Catholic Campus Ministry as they profess their faith with adoration on the quad! Adoration is when you have the opportunity to sit, pray, and worship with the Blessed Sacrament visible in the monstrance for all in attendance. If […]
Write Your Legislator Event
Write Your Legislator Event
Join the movement to protect our planet by taking action against invasive species! Get involved in the Campus Activities Network’s mass letter-writing event in the Ferrari Room on April 17 from 6-8 p.m. Or you can spend the entire day writing to your legislator in the Brandt Student Center. Your voice matters and together we […]
Spiritual Life Monthly Movie Night
Spiritual Life Monthly Movie Night
The Office of Spiritual Life will host a special screening of “The Prince Of Egypt” to celebrate Passover on April 17 in Goodson Chapel-Recital Hall at 9 p.m. The Jewish festival of Passover, celebrating the liberation of the Hebrew people from bondage in Egypt as depicted in the book of Exodus, will be observed this […]
Fusion MasTech Employer Info Table
Fusion MasTech Employer Info Table
Stop by the Brandt Student Center on April 18 to learn more about Fusion MasTech’s exciting internship program with Career & Professional Development!Fusion MasTech (FMTI) is excited to announce their new college internship program. FMTI is a federal government contractor that delivers expertise in program management, advanced technologies, health IT services, informatics, cloud services, digital […]
Toxic Masculinity Table
Toxic Masculinity Table
Stop by the Women’s Center table on April 16 and 18 in the Brandt Student Center to learn about toxic masculinity. Toxic masculinity is an attitude stereotypically associated with manliness with a negative impact on men, women, and society in general. The term “toxic masculinity” isn’t meant to imply that the idea of masculinity in […]
Shenandoah University Day of Giving Cookout
Shenandoah University Day of Giving Cookout
Celebrating Day of Giving 2024 with a free cookout and giveaways from noon-2 p.m. at the Brandt Student Center. Spread the word about the event with a selfie station. The first 75 Hornets who take a selfie and share it on their social media account with #SUDayofGiving will receive a gift card (Sheetz, Starbucks, Dunkin’, […]
Therapy Dogs
Therapy Dogs
Take a break from class stressors and enjoy one-on-one time with therapy dogs! The dogs are available from 12:30-2 p.m. in the Brandt Student Center. For more information, contact the counseling center at counseling@su.edu.
Letter Writing Event for Israel and Palestine
Letter Writing Event for Israel and Palestine
Call and write letters to government officials advocating for a ceasefire agreement and hostage release deal on Thursday, April 18. Do you want an end to the crisis in Israel/Palestine but don’t know how to help? Have you been following the situation closely and want to continue taking action? Then come to the Brandt Student […]
Dance Party with Ella
Dance Party with Ella
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. Whether you’re a student, faculty, or staff member, Dance Party has something for you! Held in Shingleton Hall, Shingleton Gymnasium.
Nature’s Path to Healing: Experience Grief and Loss through Bear’s Den Hike
Nature’s Path to Healing: Experience Grief and Loss through Bear’s Den Hike
Take a healing hike on April 18 at Bear’s Den at 6 p.m. Using a holistic solution, the Counseling Center and Spiritual Life join together to create an opportunity to embark on a healing journey through grief or loss. This innovative program intertwines the therapeutic benefits of grief counseling with the rejuvenating power of hiking in […]
Food Recovery Network
Food Recovery Network
Food Recovery Network is hosting a recovery at 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays this semester in Allen Dining Hall. Volunteers will work together to package leftover food that will be served at the Winchester Rescue Mission for those in need. Sign up for a recovery with this link to help fight hunger here in Winchester! Contact […]
Clear the Career Closet
Clear the Career Closet
Stop by the 3rd floor of Cooley Hall on April 19 to “shop” Career & Professional Development’s free selection of gently-used business casual & professional attire! This is a great opportunity to add some pieces to your professional wardrobe before the summer.While you’re at Cooley Hall, fill out the First Destination Survey!. Career & Professional […]
Clothing Sale Supporting Musical Theatre Class of 2025
Clothing Sale Supporting Musical Theatre Class of 2025
All are welcome to browse pre-loved pieces available at a low cost at Sarah’s Glen on April 19. The musical theatre class of 2025 clothing sale will begin at noon and run until 4 p.m. There will be plenty of pink and green pieces in preparation for the Apple Blossom festival. For more information, contact […]
Joyfulness Journey
Joyfulness Journey
All students, faculty and staff are invited to attend “Joyfulness Journey,” an arts-infused, uplifting and non-religious biweekly service held from 12:05 p.m. to 12:25 p.m. on Fridays through the Spring 2024 semester in Goodson Chapel – Recital Hall. The series features a prelude and postlude with classical, jazz and musical theatre selections; a choral octet […]
Creek Cleanup
Creek Cleanup
On April 19 from 1-4 p.m., help clean up trash from the creek area next to Buzzins on main campus. Help SOAR get started on this wonderful restoration project by wading into the water (waders and gloves provided) and picking out trash! so register today! For more information, contact SOAR at suoutdoors@su.edu.
Spikeball Tournament
Spikeball Tournament
The Spikeball tournament takes place on Friday, April 19 at 4 p.m. on the Intramural Field behind the Brandt Student Center. This is a doubles tournament and registration is required by April 17 at 5 p.m. Register your team at imleagues.com. If there is a minimum of eight teams registered and compete, both members of […]
Diversity Achievement Dinner and Lavender Ceremony
Diversity Achievement Dinner and Lavender Ceremony
Celebrate the excellence within Shenandoah’s diverse campus at the Office of Inclusion and Diversity’s Diversity Achievement Dinner on Friday, April 19, at 6 p.m. in the Brandt Student Center, Ferrari Room. It will include dinner and dancing, and diversity-focused student organizations can use this event to present awards to recognize the contributions of their members. […]
The Masquerade Murder Mystery
The Masquerade Murder Mystery
Looking for an unforgettable night of mystery and suspense? Look no further than the masquerade murder mystery on April 19 at 7 p.m. at the Borden Student Associations Center (B-SAC, room 123) in the Brandt Student Center, where all attendees don masks to conceal their identity. Wear your best black outfit to join in the […]
Out Of The Darkness Campus Walk
Out Of The Darkness Campus Walk
Be part of the Out of the Darkness Campus Walk to benefit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention on April 20. The walk begins with registration at 9 a.m. on the Intramural Field on the side closest to the Brandt Student Center parking lot. The walk begins promptly at 10 a.m. This event is open […]
Paddle Boat on the Tidal Basin
Paddle Boat on the Tidal Basin
SOAR invites you on April 20 from 9:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. to paddle boat around the Tidal Basin in Washington, D.C. Enjoy free time to explore monuments & museums in the downtown area. Save your spot and register today!For more information, contact SOAR at suoutdoors@su.edu.
NW Works Chimers
NW Works Chimers
An electrifying Suzuki Tonechime Choir, comprised of adult musicians from NW Works and Shenandoah University students, create a fusion of beats that’ll have you on your feet.
Mason Jars and Flowers
Mason Jars and Flowers
Looking for a fun and creative activity to do on April 20? Join Campus Activities Network for a night of painting mason jars and arranging beautiful bouquets of flowers in the Borden Student Associations Center (B-SAC, room 123) at the Brandt Student Center! This is the perfect chance to get together with friends and unleash […]