January 2013

Tuesday, January 1
Winter Break, University closed.
Shepherd Bookstore closed.

Wednesday, January 2
8 a.m. Shepherd Bookstore open, until 5 p.m.

Thursday, January 3
8 a.m. Shepherd Bookstore open, until 5 p.m.
5:30 p.m. Women's Basketball at Pitt-Johnstown.
7:30 p.m. Men's Basketball at Pitt-Johnstown.

Friday, January 4
Faculty report.
Orientation, academic advisement, registration/payment for new freshmen, transfers, and readmits.
8 a.m. Shepherd Bookstore open, until 5 p.m.
8 p.m. Fiddle Summit Concert, Shepherdstown Presbyterian Church, Sponsored by PASS.

Saturday, January 5
2 p.m. Women's Basketball vs. Alderson-Broaddus.
4 p.m. Men's Basketball vs. Alderson-Broaddus. Camper Appreciation Day.
8 p.m. Shepherdstown Contra Dance, War Memorial Building. Sponsored by PASS. Free for Shepherd Students with Rambler ID.

Sunday, January 6
Noon Shepherd Bookstore open, until 6 p.m.

Monday, January 7
Classes begin.
7:45 a.m. Shepherd Bookstore open, until 6 p.m.
9 a.m. Add/drop and late registration (late fee applies), via RAIL or at Ikenberry Hall, until 4 p.m.
5:30 p.m. Women's Basketball vs. West Liberty.
7:30 p.m. Men's Basketball vs. West Liberty.

Tuesday, January 8
7:45 a.m. Shepherd Bookstore open, until 6 p.m.
10 a.m. Career Clinic, Walk-in Clinic, Ram's Den.
12:10 p.m. Career Clinic, Ram Up Your Résumé, Blue-Gray Room.

Wednesday, January 9
7:45 a.m. Shepherd Bookstore open, until 6 p.m.
12:15 p.m. Public meeting (session one) for input on the development of the master plan, Robert C. Byrd Center for Legislative Studies auditorium, until 1:45 p.m. The master plan team and the architects advising the group will hear comments from community, faculty, staff, and students; attendees do not have to stay for the entire session.
2:15 p.m. Public meeting (session two) for input on the development of the master plan, Robert C. Byrd Center for Legislative Studies auditorium, until 3:45 p.m.
6 p.m. Public meeting (session three) for input on the development of the master plan, Robert C. Byrd Center for Legislative Studies auditorium, until 8 p.m.

Thursday, January 10
7:45 a.m. Shepherd Bookstore open, until 6 p.m.
9:30 a.m. Public meeting for input on the development of the master plan, Robert C. Byrd Center for Legislative Studies auditorium, until 11 a.m. The master plan team and the architects advising the group will hear comments from community, faculty, staff, and students; attendees do not have to stay for the entire session.
6 p.m. Women's Basketball at West Virginia State.
8 p.m. Men's Basketball at West Virginia State.

Friday, January 11
7:45 a.m. Shepherd Bookstore open, until 5 p.m.
9 a.m. Last day to add/drop or late register, via RAIL or at Ikenberry Hall, until 4 p.m.
9 p.m Late Night in the Zone, Student Center, until 1 a.m.

Saturday, January 12
10 a.m. Shepherd Bookstore open, until 2 p.m.

Sunday, January 13
Noon Employee Training, Student Center, until 4 p.m.
1 p.m. Honor Band Concert, Frank Center. General admission is $5.

Monday, January 14
Flu shots, Health Center, Gardiner Hall. Classified employees are covered by the Classified Employees Council; $15 for non-classified employees and students.
12:05 p.m. Meditation Monday, Cumberland Room, until 12:50 p.m.
5:30 p.m. Women's Basketball vs. Wheeling Jesuit.
7:30 p.m. Men's Basketball vs. Wheeling Jesuit.

Tuesday, January 15
2 p.m. Virtual EMS Orientation, Rumsey Gallery, until 3 p.m.
6 p.m. Film and discussion, "Motherless: A Legacy of Loss," Robert C. Byrd Center for Legislative Studies, until 8 p.m. Presented by WV Free, the Appalachian Studies Program, and Student Government Association.

Wednesday, January 16
9:30 a.m. Commuter Engagement Outreach, Knutti Corner, until 2 p.m.

Thursday, January 17
3 p.m. Leadership Lounge, Rumsey Gallery, until 4 p.m.
5:30 p.m. Women's Basketball vs. Seton Hill.
6 p.m. Film and discussion, "Golden Venture," Robert C. Byrd Center for Legislative Studies, until 9 p.m. Presented by Phi Alpha Theta and Eat Your Rice.
7:30 p.m. Men's Basketball vs. Seton Hill.
8 p.m. Shepherd Music Salon Series: Faculty Jazz Concert, Frank Center Walker Horton Shipley Recital Hall.

Friday, January 18
Last day to change a course from credit to pass/fail status.
Last day for instructor-approved late adds via RAIL.

Saturday, January 19
2 p.m. Women's Basketball vs. Fairmont.
4 p.m. Men's Basketball vs. Fairmont. United Bank Day.
8 p.m. Concert: Squeeze the Bag!, Reynolds Hall, Sponsored by PASS.

Sunday, January 20

Monday, January 21
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, University closed.
Day of Service.
Shepherd Bookstore closed.
5:30 p.m. Women's Basketball at Ohio Valley.
7:30 p.m. Men's Basketball at Ohio Valley.

Tuesday, January 22
Spring Designated Drivers Program, Ram's Den.

Wednesday, January 23
10 a.m. Blood Drive, Storer Ballroom, until 4 p.m.
5 p.m. Lecture, "Cancer and Our Genes: Applying What We Know to Prevention and Treatment," Dr. Michael Dean, Robert C. Byrd Center for Legislative Studies Auditorium. Sponsored by the Common Reading Program and Biology Department Seminar Series.
7:30 p.m. "Lessons from the Little Rock," Dr. Terrence Roberts, Storer Ballroom, until 8:45 p.m.

Thursday, January 24

Friday, January 25
7 p.m. Shepherdstown Film Society: "Mediterraneo," Reynolds Hall. Admission is free; preceded by opening reception at the War Memorial Building at 5:30 p.m.

Saturday, January 26
1:30 p.m. Shepherd Vocal Competition, Frank Center.
2 p.m. Women's Basketball at Bluefield State.
4 p.m. Men's Basketball at Bluefield State.

Sunday, January 27
9 a.m. Softball Winter Clinics pitching session for ages 14 and under, until 10:30 a.m.
9 a.m. Softball Winter Clinics hitting session for ages 15 and over, until 10:30 a.m.
10:30 a.m. Softball Winter Clinics pitching session for ages 15 and over, until noon.
10:30 a.m. Softball Winter Clinics hitting session for ages 14 and under, until noon.

Monday, January 28
Last day to change a course from credit to audit status.
11 a.m. Commuter Engagement Bingo, Ram's Den, until 2 p.m.
Noon Pre-game Basketball Pep Rally, Ram's Den.
12:05 p.m. Meditation Monday, Cumberland Room, until 12:50 p.m.
5:30 p.m. Women's Basketball vs. Pitt-Johnstown.
7:30 p.m. Men's Basketball vs. Pitt-Johnstown.

Tuesday, January 29
7 p.m. Lecture, Ira Shapiro to speak about his book The Last Great Senate: Courage and Statesmanship in Times of Crisis, Robert C. Byrd Center for Legislative Studies. The lecture will be followed by a book-signing and reception.

Wednesday, January 30
Noon "The Personal Side of Eating Disorders," Blue-Gray Room, until 12:50 p.m.

Thursday, January 31
1 p.m. Time Management Workshop: "Where Does the Time Go?," Blue-Gray Room, until 1:45 p.m.
3 p.m. Leadership Lounge, Rumsey Gallery.