October 2011

Saturday, October 1
10 a.m. Volleyball at Concord.
11 a.m. Women's Tennis at Charleston.
1 p.m. Football at Concord.
2 p.m. Men's Soccer at West Chester.
8 p.m. 16th Annual Appalachian Heritage Festival, Frank Center Theater.

Sunday, October 2
Men's Golf at Davis and Elkins Invitational.
10:30 a.m. Renaissance Fair trip, sponsored by Program Board. Trip and ticket, free for students; sign up in Program Board office. Meet to depart in front of Student Center, return 5 p.m.
11 a.m. Women's Tennis at West Virginia State.
2 p.m. President's Reception for Donors and Scholars, Erma Ora Byrd Hall, until 4 p.m.

Monday, October 3
Men's Golf at Davis and Elkins Invitational.
1 p.m. Counseling Workshop, Depression/Anxiety, Blue Grey Room, Student Center.

Tuesday, October 4
1 p.m. Dr. Suzanne Shipley, Open Office Hours, Ikenberry Hall, Room 207, until 2:30 p.m.

Wednesday, October 5
9 a.m. Depression and Anxiety Awareness and Screening Day, sponsored by Counseling Services, Rumsey Gallery, Student Center, until 4 p.m. Free and confidential.
10:30 a.m. Angry Birds, Ram's Den, Student Center, until 12 p.m.
1 p.m. Women's Soccer vs. Wheeling Jesuit.
3 p.m. Men's Soccer vs. Wheeling Jesuit.
6 p.m. Hemp Jewelry, Ram's Den, Student Center, until 8 p.m.
7 p.m. Volleyball at Fairmont.
9 p.m. Free bowling and billiards, sponsored by Intramurals, Game Zone, Student Center, until 11 p.m.

Thursday, October 6
10 a.m. Trail Mixer, Ram's Den, Student Center, until 2 p.m.
1 p.m. Counseling Workshop, Depression/Anxiety, Wellness Center, Room 109.
4:30 p.m. Civil War in the Panhandle theme dinner, Dining Hall, until 8 p.m.

Friday, October 7
9 a.m. Waffle Day, Ram's Den, Student Center, sponsored by Program Board, until 10:30 a.m.
5 p.m. Volleyball at Johnson C. Smith.
6 p.m. Intramurals Movie Night, Student Center.
7 p.m. Volleyball at St. Augustine.
8 p.m. A Love Supreme, Faculty Jazz Quintet Recital, Music Salon Series, Shipley Recital Hall. Free and open to the public.

Saturday, October 8
Admissions Open House.
10 a.m. Bookstore open, until 4 p.m.
10 a.m. Volleyball at Palm Beach Atlantic.
Noon Football at West Virginia Wesleyan.
1 p.m. Women's Soccer at Alderson-Broaddus.
3 p.m. Men's Soccer at Alderson-Broaddus.
4 p.m. Volleyball at Barry University.

Sunday, October 9
Men's Golf at Northern Regional.

Monday, October 10
Men's Golf at Northern Regional.
8 a.m. Music Department Visitation Day, for prospective music major students. For information, call 304-876-5711, or visit the Department of Music online
5 p.m. Madden 12 Tournament, Game Zone, Student Center, until midnight.

Tuesday, October 11
9 a.m. Women's Basketball semi-annual Secret Sneaker Shoe Sale, Butcher Center, until 6 p.m.
Noon The Effects of Early Clinical Teaching Experiences on Pre-Service Teachers' Self-Efficiency, Faculty Research Forum, presented by Jared Androzzi, Robert C. Byrd Center for Legislative Studies.
7 p.m. Volleyball at West Chester.

Wednesday, October 12
9 a.m. Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Day, sponsored by Counseling Services, Ram's Den, Student Center, until 4 p.m.
Noon Women's Soccer vs. Southern Virginia.
Noon National Coming Out Day Discussion Panel, Cumberland Room, Student Center, until 12:50 p.m.
3 p.m. Women's Tennis at University of the District of Columbia.
3 p.m. Men's Tennis at University of the District of Columbia.
9 p.m. Free bowling and billiards, sponsored by Intramurals, Game Zone, Student Center, until 11 p.m.

Thursday, October 13
Fall Break, No classes.
3 p.m. Men's Soccer vs. Bloomsburg.

Friday, October 14
Fall Break, No classes.
10 a.m. West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission Forum, Learning and Accountability, Room 103, Erma Ora Byrd Hall.
Noon Chalk Talk, Wellness Center, $10 for lunch. To RSVP, contact Aaron Ryan.
1 p.m. West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission Community Engagement Workshop, Room 103, Erma Ora Byrd Hall.
6 p.m. Educational Ethic Conference, Erma Ora Byrd Hall.
7 p.m. Volleyball vs. West Virginia State.

Saturday, October 15
8 a.m. Educational Ethics Conference, Erma Ora Byrd Hall.
10 a.m. Bookstore open, until 4 p.m.
10 a.m. Pre-game Tailgate, WVIAC Championship teams from 2010, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, and 1999, Game DAy Zone. Team members will receive a $5 general admission ticket, available for team members only.
11 a.m. Volleyball vs. Charleston.
Noon Football vs. West Liberty.
Sgt. Shepherd's Lonely Hearts, Ram Band half-time show, Ram Stadium.
Post Game Celebration at Ram Stadium, near the Ram statue.
1 p.m. Women's Soccer vs. Seton Hill.
1 p.m. Women's Tennis vs. West Virginia Wesleyan.
3 p.m. Men's Soccer vs. Seton Hill.
6 p.m. Meet and Greet with Women's Basketball team, Butcher Center. Light refreshments will be offered. To RSVP, email Texie Roden or Aaron Ryan.
7 p.m. Ai Means Love, film screening, Reynolds Hall, $5 general admission.

Sunday, October 16
Men's Golf at WVIAC Championship.
1 p.m. Women's Tennis vs. Davis and Elkins.

Monday, October 17
Men's Golf at WVIAC Championship.
12 p.m. Focus on Student Learning, Time Saving Tips for Busy Professionals, Scarborough Library, Room 309, until 1 p.m.
12:05 p.m. Meditation Group, Cumberland Room, Student Center, until 12:50 p.m.
12:30 p.m. Make Your Own Spirit Shirt, sponsored by Program Board, East Campus Midway, until 3 p.m.
1:30 p.m. Flu Clinic, Health Center, ground floor of Gardiner Hall, free for classified employees; $20 cash, check, or Rambler card, until 4 p.m.

Tuesday, October 18
Homecoming Art Show opens, Rumsey Gallery, Student Center.
10:30 a.m. Hype for Homecoming, sponsored by Program Board, West Campus Volleyball Courts, until 1:30 p.m.
12:30 p.m. Focus on Student Learning, Time-Saving Tips for Busy Professionals, Scarborough Library, Room 309, until 1:30 p.m.
4 p.m. Women's Soccer at West Virginia Wesleyan.
6 p.m. Men's Soccer at West Virginia Wesleyan.
7 p.m. Volleyball at Pitt Johnstown.

Wednesday, October 19
9:30 a.m. Commuter Outreach, in front of Knutti Hall, until 2 p.m.
11 a.m. Rambler Tailgate Event, Storer Ballroom, Student Center, until 1 p.m.
2 p.m. Reading of This I Believe essays and discussion, Scarborough Library Reading Room, until 3 p.m.
4 p.m. 11th Annual Academic Bowl, Storer Ballroom, hosted by Bob Fleenor, '74, Shepherd's five-time Jeopardy champion.
9 p.m. Free bowling and billiards, sponsored by Intramurals, Game Zone, Student Center, until 11 p.m.

Thursday, October 20
3 p.m. Leadership Lounge, Student Center, Rumsey Gallery.
6 p.m. Scarborough Lecture Series, Why I (Still) Want My MTV, presented by Dr. Kevin Williams, Scarborough Library Reading Room.
6 p.m. Volleyball vs. West Virginia Wesleyan.
9 p.m. Annual Homecoming Skit Competition, Storer Ballroom, Student Center.

Friday, October 21
9:30 a.m. 20th Annual Alumni Association Golf Tournament, Cress Creek Golf and Country Club, Shepherdstown. For information, or to register, contact the Office of Alumni Relations, at 800-344-5231, extension 5157.
2:30 p.m. Founders Day Celebration.
6 p.m. Intramurals Movie Night, Student Center.
8 p.m. Choral Concert, with Chamber Singers, Women's Camerata, and Men's Choir, Frank Center Theater. $10 general admission, $5 faculty, staff, students 18 and under, and free for Shepherd students and Friends of Music MAC Cardholders. For information, call 304-876-5555 or visit the Department of Music online.

Saturday, October 22
Women's Tennis at WVIAC Tournament.
9 a.m. Alumni Breakfast, McMurran Hall front lawn, hosted by the Shepherd University Alumni Association and the Shepherd University Foundation.
10 a.m. Class of 1961 Group Photo, McMurran Hall front lawn.
10 a.m. Bookstore open, until 6 p.m.
10 a.m. Shepherd Athletic Advancement and SUAA Tailgate.
10 a.m. Alumni and Athletics tailgate, Game Day Zone.
10:15 a.m. Homecoming Parade, German Street.
10:30 a.m. Pre-game festivities, East Campus Midway, until 2 p.m.
11:30 a.m. Homecoming Court Coronation, Ram Stadium.
Noon Football vs. West Virginia State.
Noon Sgt. Shepherd's Lonely Hearts, Ram Band half-time show, Ram Stadium.
Post-Game Homecoming Party for alumni and friends, location to be announced.
1 p.m. Women's Soccer vs. Charleston.
3 p.m. Men's Soccer vs. Charleston.
4 p.m. Volleyball vs. Ohio Valley.
6 p.m. Class of 1961 Reunion Dinner, Clarion Hotel and Conference Center, Shepherdstown.

Sunday, October 23
Women's Tennis at WVIAC Tournament.

Monday, October 24
Noon Program Board, Breast Cancer Awareness event, in front of Knutti Hall, until 3 p.m.

Tuesday, October 25
3 p.m. Women's Soccer vs. Mansfield.
6 p.m. Poetry Readings based on the themes from This I Believe, hosted by the Common Reading Program, Blue Moon Restaurant, High Street, Shepherdstown.
For more information, contact Judi McIntyre at 304-987-5396.

Wednesday, October 26
1 p.m. Women's Soccer at Pitt Johnstown.
3 p.m. Men's Soccer at Pitt Johnstown.
7 p.m. Shep-or-Treat, Residence Halls, Dining Hall, Student Center, and Wellness Center; sponsored by Program Board, until 9 p.m.
9 p.m. Free bowling and billiards, sponsored by Intramurals, Game Zone, Student Center, until 11 p.m.

Thursday, October 27
3 p.m. Ram up your Resume, Rumsey Gallery, Student Center, until 5 p.m.
7:30 p.m. Brian Sims, sponsored by Multicultural Student Affairs, Storer Ballroom, Student Center.

Friday, October 28
Noon Chalk Talk, Bowie State edition, Shepherd University Wellness Center, $10 for lunch. RSVP by contacting Aaron Ryan at 304-876-5527.
6 p.m. Volleyball at West Liberty.

Saturday, October 29
9 a.m. West Virginia GeoExplorer Project, hosted by the Historic Preservation Program, Robert C. Byrd Center for Legislative Studies, until 4:30 p.m.
10 a.m. Bookstore open, until 4 p.m.
10 a.m. Pre-game Tailgate, WVIAC Championship teams from 1998, 1997, 1994, 1992, 1991, and 1988, Game DAy Zone. Team members will receive a $5 general admission ticket, available for team members only.
Noon Football vs. Bowie State.
Sgt. Shepherd's Lonely Hearts, Ram Band halftime show, Ram Stadium.
Noon Program Board hosts Hershey Park in the Dark.
1 p.m. Volleyball at Wheeling Jesuit.
1 p.m. Men's Soccer vs. Chowan University.

Sunday, October 30

Monday, October 31
11 a.m. Commuter Bingo, Ram's Den, Student Center, until 2 p.m.
12:05 p.m. Hawaiian Shamanism Meditation, Spnosored by Counseling Services and the Psychology Department, Cumberland Room, Student Center, until 12:50 p.m.
1 p.m. Counseling Workshop, Achieving Wellness, Shenandoah Room, Student Center.
7:30 p.m. Women's Soccer vs. University of Charleston, WVIAC Soccer playoff, Hagerstown North High School.