September 2012

Saturday, September 1
RAIL will be unavailable for routine maintenance through Monday, September 3.
The Annual Art Faculty Exhibition, Library Reading Room, through September 21.
Noon Women's Volleyball vs. Ursuline at Fairmont Tournament.
1 p.m. Football at Shippensburg.
6 p.m. Women's Volleyball vs. Point Park at Fairmont Tournament.
7:30 p.m. Shepherdstown Contra Dance Workshop, War Memorial Building. Sponsored by PASS. Free for Shepherd Students with Rambler ID.
8 p.m. Shepherdstown Contra Dance, War Memorial Building. Sponsored by PASS. Free for Shepherd Students with Rambler ID.

Sunday, September 2
RAIL will be unavailable for routine maintenance through Monday, September 3.
The Annual Art Faculty Exhibition, Library Reading Room, through September 21.
8:30 a.m. Gateway Bus Trip to Washington, D.C. Pick-up at Student Center.
6 p.m. Men's Soccer at California University, Pennsylvania.

Monday, September 3
Labor Day, University closed.
The Annual Art Faculty Exhibition, Library Reading Room, through September 21.
Men's Golf at Senator Classic; Lakeview Golf Resort, Morgantown.
5 p.m. Intramurals Fantasy Football Draft, online.

Tuesday, September 4
Deadline to apply for meal plan reduction or exemption.
Room consolidation begins.
Men's Golf at Senator Classic; Lakeview Golf Resort, Morgantown.
The Annual Art Faculty Exhibition, Library Reading Room, through September 21.
The Annual Art Faculty Exhibition, Frank Center Gallery, through September 28.
3 p.m. Major/Minor Fair, Midway, sponsored by Career Services, until 5 p.m.
4:30 p.m. First SGA meeting, Storer Ballroom.
5 p.m. The Annual Art Faculty Exhibition opening reception, Library Reading Room, until 7 p.m.
6 p.m. The Annual Art Faculty Exhibition opening reception, Frank Center Gallery, until 8 p.m.
6 p.m. Shepherd University Department of Contemporary Art and Theater auditions for Lucy Thurber's Killers and Other Family, Center for Contemporary Arts Room 112, until 8 p.m.

Wednesday, September 5
The Annual Art Faculty Exhibition, Library Reading Room, through September 21.
The Annual Art Faculty Exhibition, Frank Center Gallery, through September 28.
10 a.m. American Red Cross Blood Drive, Storer Ballroom, until 4 p.m.
1 p.m. Recital, Nathan Arch, Walker Horton Shipley Recital Hall.
1:30 p.m. Recital, Andrew Seaman, Walker Horton Shipley Recital Hall.
4:30 p.m. Men's Soccer vs. West Chester.
4:30 p.m. Involvement Fair and Dining Services Annual Picnic, Midway, until 6:30 p.m.
6 p.m. Shepherd University Department of Contemporary Art and Theater auditions for Lucy Thurber's Killers and Other Family, Center for Contemporary Arts Room 112, until 8 p.m.
8 p.m. Intramurals NFL Kickoff Event: Cowboys vs. Giants, Ram's Den, until 11 p.m.
9 p.m. Intramurals free bowling and billiards, Games Zone, until 11 p.m.

Thursday, September 6
The Annual Art Faculty Exhibition, Library Reading Room, through September 21.
The Annual Art Faculty Exhibition, Frank Center Gallery, through September 28.
7:30 a.m. Sign-up for Battle of the Bands, Ram's Den.
10:30 a.m. Commuter Engagement Peanut Butter and Jelly event, intersection of High and King Streets, until 2 p.m.
8 p.m. Salon Series, Yu-Hsuan Liao, Walker Horton Shipley Recital Hall.
9 p.m. "Comedy Unleashed" featuring Steve Hofstetter, sponsored by Program Board, Shepherdstown Opera House.

Friday, September 7
Last Day for instructor-approved late adds via RAIL.
The Annual Art Faculty Exhibition, Library Reading Room, through September 21.
The Annual Art Faculty Exhibition, Frank Center Gallery, through September 28.
Noon Concert, The Bee Eaters, Rumsey Gallery.
Noon Ram Chalk Talk lunch series, Wellness Center, until 1 p.m. Tickets are $10; to reserve a spot, visit shepconnect.shepherd.edu.
12:30 p.m. Women's Volleyball Tournament at Clarion.
5:30 p.m. Women's Volleyball Tournament vs. Slippery Rock at Clarion.
8 p.m. Intramurals Putt Putt Golf, Wellness Center, until 9 p.m.
8 p.m. Concert, Bruce Molsky and the Bee Eaters, Reynolds Hall.
9 p.m. Late Night in the Zone, Student Center, until 1 a.m.

Saturday, September 8
Ram Gridiron Club Day.
The Annual Art Faculty Exhibition, Library Reading Room, through September 21.
The Annual Art Faculty Exhibition, Frank Center Gallery, through September 28.
10 a.m. Shepherd University Bookstore open, until 4 p.m.
10 a.m. 5K Tailgate Running Club, Wellness Center, until 11 a.m. Sponsored by the Shepherd University Wellness Center; visit the Shepherd Bookstore site for a 5K Tailgate Running Club membership.
10 a.m. Women's Tennis vs. Bluefield State at West Virginia Wesleyan.
11 a.m. Women's Volleyball Tournament vs. American International at Clarion.
Noon Football vs. American International. Ram band to perform at halftime.
1 p.m. Women's Soccer at Gannon.
2 p.m. Women's Tennis at West Virginia Wesleyan.
3:30 p.m. Men's Soccer at Gannon.
5:30 p.m. Women's Volleyball Tournament vs. Roberts Wesleyan at Clarion.

Sunday, September 9
Men's Golf at Hal Hansen Invitational.
The Annual Art Faculty Exhibition, Library Reading Room, through September 21.
The Annual Art Faculty Exhibition, Frank Center Gallery, through September 28.
11 a.m. Women's Tennis at Davis and Elkins.
2 p.m. Women's Tennis at Alderson-Broaddus.

Monday, September 10
Last Day to change a course from credit to pass/fail status.
Room change applications available.
Men's Golf at Hal Hansen Invitational.
The Annual Art Faculty Exhibition, Library Reading Room, through September 21.
The Annual Art Faculty Exhibition, Frank Center Gallery, through September 28.
3:30 p.m. Reception to welcome new faculty, and classified and non-classified staff, Erma Ora Byrd Atrium.
4:10 p.m. Fall Assembly, Erma Ora Byrd Auditorium.

Tuesday, September 11
Club/organization recognition renewal forms due to Student Affairs.
The Annual Art Faculty Exhibition, Library Reading Room, through September 21.
The Annual Art Faculty Exhibition, Frank Center Gallery, through September 28.
10 a.m. Career Clinic, Walk-in Clinic, Ram's Den.
12:10 p.m. Career Clinic, Gearing Up for Graduate School, Blue-Gray Room.
12:30 p.m. Commuter Engagement Lunch and Learn, Rumsey Gallery, until 1:30 p.m.
12:30 p.m. Fall 2012 Techshop Series, Discussion Forum Tool, Scarborough Library Room 307, until 1:30 p.m.
4:30 p.m. Career Clinic, Federal Job Application, Rumsey Gallery.
6 p.m. Scene Stealers Auditions for BARE: A Pop Opera, Frank Center.
7 p.m. Men's Soccer at Bloomburg.

Wednesday, September 12
Designated Driver Program, Ram's Den.
The Annual Art Faculty Exhibition, Library Reading Room, through September 21.
The Annual Art Faculty Exhibition, Frank Center Gallery, through September 28.
10 a.m. Designated Driver Program, Ram's Den.
1 p.m. Recital, Eduardo Rivera, Walker Horton Shipley Recital Hall, Frank Center.
3:30 p.m. Women's Tennis vs. UDC.
3:30 p.m. Men's Tennis vs. UDC.
4 p.m. Women's Soccer vs. West Liberty.
6 p.m. Scene Stealers Auditions for BARE: A Pop Opera, Frank Center.
7 p.m. National Issues Forum: "Money and Politics," Robert C. Byrd Center for Legislative Studies.

Thursday, September 13
The Annual Art Faculty Exhibition, Library Reading Room, through September 21.
The Annual Art Faculty Exhibition, Frank Center Gallery, through September 28.
3 p.m. Test of the RAVE emergency texting system.
3 p.m. Shepherd University Foundation Annual Meeting, McMurran Hall.

Friday, September 14
Intramurals Movie Night.
Homecoming nominations due in SGA Office by 4 p.m.
The Annual Art Faculty Exhibition, Library Reading Room, through September 21.
The Annual Art Faculty Exhibition, Frank Center Gallery, through September 28.
9 a.m. Second Annual "Breakfast in the Library" with live music by student musicians, Scarborough Library front porch, until 11 a.m.
7 p.m. Film, "Shower," discussion led by Dr. Rachel Ritterbusch, Reynolds Hall, sponsored by Shepherdstown Film Society.
8 p.m. Women's Volleyball vs. Slippery Rock, WVIAC-PSAC Crossover

Saturday, September 15
Intramurals Movie Night.
The Annual Art Faculty Exhibition, Library Reading Room, through September 21.
The Annual Art Faculty Exhibition, Frank Center Gallery, through September 28.
8:30 a.m. Open House, Office of Admissions, Registration and Refreshments, Frank Center Lobby and McCoy Rehearsal Hall, until 9 a.m.
9 a.m. Open House, Office of Admissions, Welcome to Shepherd University, Frank Center, until 9:15 a.m.
9:15 a.m. Open House, Office of Admissions, Freshman Admissions Presentation, Frank Center, until 9:45 a.m.
9:15 a.m. Open House, Office of Admissions, Transfer Admissions Presentation, Walker Horton Shipley Recital Hall, Frank Center, until 9:45 a.m.
9:45 a.m. Open House, Office of Admissions, Learning About Your Major and Campus Tour, until noon.
10 a.m. Women's Tennis vs. Charleston.
11 a.m. Shepherd University Bookstore open, until 2 p.m.
Noon Football at Seton Hill.
2 p.m. ShepFest, Midway, until 6 p.m.
7 p.m. Women's Volleyball vs. Kutztown, WVIAC-PSAC Crossover
8 p.m. Two Rivers Chamber Orchestra with guest conductor Jed Gaylin, Frank Center Theater. For ticket information, call 304-876-5765 or visit the Friends of Music site.

Sunday, September 16
The Annual Art Faculty Exhibition, Library Reading Room, through September 21.
The Annual Art Faculty Exhibition, Frank Center Gallery, through September 28.
10 a.m. Women's Tennis vs. Concord.
Noon Women's Soccer at Concord.
2 p.m. Men's Soccer at Concord.

Monday, September 17
Last Day to change a course from credit to audit status.
Homecoming elections.
Men's Golf at Powerade Invitational.
The Annual Art Faculty Exhibition, Library Reading Room, through September 21.
The Annual Art Faculty Exhibition, Frank Center Gallery, through September 28.
11 a.m. "Snakes Alive," Rumsey Gallery.
12:10 p.m. Focus on Student Learning (FOSL) Fall 2012 Workshop Series, the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, Scarborough Library West Virginia Room, until 1 p.m.
1 p.m. Stress Management Workshop, Blue-Gray Room.
6 p.m. College Fair, Wellness Center, until 8 p.m.

Tuesday, September 18
Homecoming elections.
Men's Golf at Powerade Invitational.
The Annual Art Faculty Exhibition, Library Reading Room, through September 21.
The Annual Art Faculty Exhibition, Frank Center Gallery, through September 28.
9 a.m. College Fair, Wellness Center, until noon.
9 a.m. The Secret Sneaker Sale, Butcher Center Gym, until 6 p.m. Buy one, get one half off of sneakers, athletic gear, and hats.
12:30 p.m. Focus on Student Learning (FOSL) Fall 2012 Workshop Series, the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, Scarborough Library West Virginia Room, until 1:30 p.m.
7 p.m. Women's Volleyball at Lock Haven.

Wednesday, September 19
The Annual Art Faculty Exhibition, Library Reading Room, through September 21.
The Annual Art Faculty Exhibition, Frank Center Gallery, through September 28.
9:30 a.m. Commuter Engagement Outreach, intersection of High and King Streets, until 2:30 p.m.
Noon Fall 2012 Techshop Series, Discussion Forum Tool, Scarborough Library Room 307, until 1 p.m.
1 p.m. Recital, George Ferenz, Walker Horton Shipley Recital Hall, Frank Center.
1:30 p.m. Recital, Alana Gondeck, Walker Horton Shipley Recital Hall, Frank Center.
4 p.m. Women's Tennis at Gettysburg.
4 p.m. Men's Tennis at Gettysburg.
5:30 p.m. M.B.A. Program's Fall Meet and Greet for students, faculty, alumni, and business leaders, Canterbury Center, 80 Maddex Drive, until 7 p.m. Call 304-876-5313 for more information.
6 p.m. Voter Registration, Robert C. Byrd Center for Legislative Studies, until 7 p.m.
7 p.m. Constitution Day Lecture, "Manufacturing Intent: Five Ways to Abuse History While Pretending to Interpret the Constitution," presented by Dr. Michael Austin, Robert C. Byrd Center for Legislative Studies.

Thursday, September 20
The Annual Art Faculty Exhibition, Library Reading Room, through September 21.
The Annual Art Faculty Exhibition, Frank Center Gallery, through September 28.
1 p.m. Stress Management Counseling Workshop, Blue-Gray Room.
3:30 p.m. Board of Governors Meeting, Robert C. Byrd Center for Legislative Studies.
4 p.m. Men's Soccer at Chestnut Hill.
8 p.m. Red Baraat, Frank Center Theater, presented by PASS. For more information, visit www.shepherd.edu/passweb.

Friday, September 21
Last Day of the Annual Art Faculty Exhibition, Library Reading Room.
The Annual Art Faculty Exhibition, Frank Center Gallery, through September 28.
7 p.m. Women's Volleyball at West Virginia Wesleyan.

Saturday, September 22
The Annual Art Faculty Exhibition, Frank Center Gallery, through September 28.
8:30 a.m. Annual Student Leadership Conference, Student Center, until 4 p.m.
1 p.m. Football at Charleston.
1 p.m. Women's Volleyball at Fairmont.
1 p.m. Women's Soccer vs. Davis and Elkins.
3 p.m. Men's Soccer vs. Davis and Elkins.
8 p.m. Brad Rambur: a concert to benefit Shepherd's Department of Music, Frank Center. For tickets, contact Texie Roden at 304-876-5524 or alumni@shepherd.edu .

Sunday, September 23
The Annual Art Faculty Exhibition, Frank Center Gallery, through September 28.
11 a.m. Commuter Engagement Bingo, Ram's Den, until 2 p.m.

Monday, September 24
The Annual Art Faculty Exhibition, Frank Center Gallery, through September 28.
*Photography Exhibit, Anthology of Appalachian Writers, Ron Rash Volume IV, Scarborough Library Reading Room, ends October 17.
Men's Golf at WVIAC Central Regional.
9 a.m. Pinwheel Project, Sexual Assault Prevention Week, Midway.
5 p.m. Women's Soccer at California, Pennsylvania.
*7 p.m. Film, Screening of Sundance Grand Jury Prize-Winner Winter's Bone with Jennifer Lawrence and John Hawkes, Reynolds Hall. Dr. Amy DeWitt, discussion leader. Co-sponsored with the Shepherdstown Film Society.

Tuesday, September 25
Men's Golf at WVIAC Central Regional.
The Annual Art Faculty Exhibition, Frank Center Gallery, through September 28.
10 a.m. Quilt Project, Sexual Assault Prevention Week, Rumsey Gallery.
10 a.m. Voter Registration, Scarborough Library lobby, until 3 p.m.
12:30 p.m. Fall 2012 Techshop Series, SMART Board, Scarborough Library Room 350, until 1:30 p.m.
3 p.m. Women's Tennis vs. Mount St. Mary's.
3 p.m. Men's Tennis vs. Mount St. Mary's.
*4 p.m. Lecture, "Midwifery in the Mountains: An Appalachian Community Network," Robert C. Byrd Center for Legislative Studies. Discussion with Dr. Pam Edwards, sponsored by the Appalachian Studies Program.
*7 p.m. "Waking: A Celebration of Appalachian Storytellers and Musical Prelude": The Anthology of Appalachian Writers and Photographers, Ron Rash Volume IV, Robert C. Byrd Center for Legislative Studies. Sponsored by the West Virginia Center for the Book.
7 p.m. Women's Volleyball at Seton Hill.
*8 p.m. Anthology of Appalachian Writers, Ron Rash Volume IV reception and book signing, Scarborough Library Reading Room.

Wednesday, September 26
The Annual Art Faculty Exhibition, Frank Center Gallery, through September 28.
*9 a.m. Literary Discussion with Martinsburg, Jefferson, and Berkeley Springs students at Martinsburg High School.
*10:30 a.m. Reading by Gretchen Moran Laskas at Martinsburg Public Library and reception.
Noon Faculty Research Forum, "A Fresh Look at U.S. Microfinance: The Evolution of Revolution," Dr. Caroline E.W. Glackin, Robert C. Byrd Center for Legislative Studies.
Noon Preventing Sexual Assault Workshop, Cumberland Room.
1 p.m. Recital, Tyler Arnold, Walker Horton Shipley Recital Hall.
1 p.m. Meet the Firm, Storer Ballroom, until 4 p.m. Hosted by the Accounting Club.
1:30 p.m. Recital, Daniel Plante, Walker Horton Shipley Recital Hall.
2 p.m. Meet the Firm, Victoria Buchbauer will speak with students about résumés, interviewing, and professional dress, Storer Ballroom, until 3 p.m. Hosted by the Accounting Club.
5 p.m. Women's Soccer at Wheeling Jesuit.
7 p.m. Filming of the Shepherd University Coaches' Show, hosted by Angela Orsini, Tuscany Grill at the Clarion Hotel and Conference Center. The show will feature Shepherd football head coach Monte Cater, and members of the Shepherd administration and coaching staff; the show will air at 5 p.m. prior to the WJAL broadcast of the Rams' home football game.
*7 p.m. "The Writing Life with Gretchen Moran Laskas," Robert C. Byrd Center for Legislative Studies. Sponsored by the West Virginia Humanities Council and the Shepherd University Foundation.
7:30 p.m. Men's Soccer at Wheeling Jesuit.

Thursday, September 27
The Annual Art Faculty Exhibition, Frank Center Gallery, through September 28.
*3 p.m. Writers' Master Class with Gretchen Moran Laskas, Robert C. Byrd Center for Legislative Studies, until 4:30 p.m.
4:30 p.m. Women's Tennis at Hood.
4:30 p.m. Men's Tennis at Hood.
*8 p.m. Scarborough Society Lecture and Awards Ceremony, "Building Bridges, Past and Present: West Virginia Storyteller, Gretchen Moran Laskas," Erma Byrd Hall. Sponsored by the West Virginia Humanities Council and the Shepherd University Foundation.

Friday, September 28
Family Weekend, sponsored by Student Life and Student Affairs.
Last Day to withdraw from first-half-of-semester class; See Advisor by noon.
Last Day of the Annual Art Faculty Exhibition, Frank Center Gallery.
Noon Ram Chalk Talk lunch series, Wellness Center, until 1 p.m. Tickets are $10; to reserve a spot, visit shepconnect.shepherd.edu.
6 p.m. Women's Volleyball vs. Bluefield.
7 p.m. Women's Tennis at Fairmont.
*8 p.m. Reading of award-winning work of fiction, West Virginia Fiction Competition, 17th Annual Appalachian Heritage Festival Concert, Frank Center, presented by PASS. For more information, visit www.shepherd.edu/passweb.

Saturday, September 29
Family Weekend.
Family Day Brunch, Dining Hall.
10 a.m. Shepherd University Bookstore open, until 4 p.m.
10 a.m. 5K Tailgate Running Club, Wellness Center, until 11 a.m. Sponsored by the Shepherd University Wellness Center; visit the Shepherd Bookstore site for a 5K Tailgate Running Club membership.
10 a.m. Women's Volleyball vs. Concord.
11 a.m. Women's Basketball Annual Chicken BBQ, front of Library, until the end of the game. Plates include chicken, coleslaw, and chips for $8.
Noon Football vs. Concord. Ram band to perform at halftime.
1:30 p.m. Women's Soccer at Mansfield.
2 p.m. Women's Tennis at Seton Hill.
*8 p.m. Appalachian Heritage Festival and Concert, Frank Center, presented by PASS. For more information, visit www.shepherd.edu/passweb.

Sunday, September 30
11 a.m. Women's Tennis at West Liberty.
12:30 p.m. Women's Basketball Basket Bingo, Shepherdstown Fire Station Hall. Doors open at noon; cost is $15.
1 p.m. Women's Soccer at Lincoln.
3 p.m. Dr. Mark Cook performance with Set Theory Jazz Trio, Summit Point Library, until 4:30 p.m.