Faculty and Staff Techshops, “Screen Capturing,” via Zoom. Contact Rich Lanham at 304-876-5457 or rlanham@shepherd.edu.
7 p.m.
A Celebration of Appalachian Storytellers, “Anthology of Appalachian Writers, Crystal Wilkinson Volume XII,” Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education auditorium, via Zoom. Sponsored by the Appalachian Heritage Writer-in-Residence.
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
2 p.m.
Dorothy Allison Reading from Cavedweller, via Zoom. Sponsored by the Center for Appalachian Studies and Communities.
7 p.m.
The Writing Life, with Dorothy Allison, livestreamed at Shepherd University YouTube Channel. Sponsored by the Center for Appalachian Studies and Communities.
Thursday, September 24, 2020
3 p.m.
Writers Master Class with Dorothy Allison, seating limited to 15, Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education, also available via Zoom. Sponsored by the Center for Appalachian Studies and Communities.
8 p.m.
Scarborough Society Keynote and Awards Ceremony, seating limited to 15, Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education, also available on Shepherd University YouTube Channel. Sponsored by the Center for Appalachian Studies and Communities.
Friday, September 25, 2020
All Day
Last Day to Withdraw from first-half semester class — See Advisor by Noon
3 p.m.
Richard Polonchak, adjunct music faculty, presents Performance Techniques for the High School Bassoonist master class/clinic geared toward aspiring young musicians and prospective music majors. Free, online registration required.
7 p.m.
Stories from the Mountain Highlands with Adam Booth, reserved seating for 15, Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education, also livestreamed via Shepherd University YouTube Channel. Sponsored by the Center for Appalachian Studies and Communities.
7:30 p.m.
POSTPONED: Shepherd University School of Music Salon Series, sponsored by Jefferson Security Bank, presents Shepherd Faculty Jazz Ensemble featuring saxophonist Dr. Kurtis Adams, bassist Kevin Pace, and drummer Kelton Norris presenting a dynamic program of jazz. Broadcast online. Admission $5 per household. For more information, visit https://www.shepherd.edu/music.
Saturday, September 26, 2020
All Day
Appalachian Heritage Festival
October 2020
Friday, October 2, 2020
10 a.m.
Accounting Club Virtual Meet the Firms Event, online. To participate email Dr. Cindy Vance at cvance@shepherd.edu
3 p.m.
Jeremy Koch, adjunct music faculty, presents a Saxophone Master Class geared toward aspiring young musicians and prospective music majors. Free, online registration required.
6 p.m.
Ram Fest, Bavarian Inn. Tickets are $75 each and available HERE. Sponsored by Shepherd University Athletic Club and Rotary Club of Shepherdstown.
7:30 p.m.
Shepherd University School of Music Salon Series, sponsored by Jefferson Security Bank, presents “The State of American Trombone Music” with adjunct trombone professor James Martin and staff piano accompanist Dr. Julianna Martin-Hayward featuring American trombone works by contemporary composers Eric Ewazen, Anthony Barfield, Anthony Plog, and Frank Gulino. Broadcast online. Admission $5 per household. For more information, visit https://www.shepherd.edu/music.
Monday, October 5, 2020
All Day
First Day of Mid‑Term Exams
12:10 p.m.
FOSL Workshop: West Virginia Great Teachers Seminar, via Zoom.
Tuesday, October 6, 2020
12:35 p.m.
FOSL Workshop: West Virginia Great Teachers Seminar, via Zoom.
Friday, October 9, 2020
All Day
Last Day of Mid-Term Exams
All Day
Last Day to Apply for May and August 2021 Graduation (Registrar’s Office)
3 p.m.
James Martin, adjunct music faculty, presents Working with the Collaborative Artist: Tips for Recital Preparation master class/clinic geared toward aspiring young musicians and prospective music majors. Free, online registration required.
Monday, October 12, 2020
All Day
Second-Half Semester Classes Begin
9 a.m.
Mid-Term Grades Due
6:30 p.m.
President’s Lecture Series: China’s National Security Law For Hong Kong, with Jason Buhi, Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education, via YouTube. Sponsored by the President’s Office and Lifelong Learning.
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
All Day
Mid-Term Grades Available on RAIL – Tentative
Thursday, October 15, 2020
All Day
Instructional Day (COVID-19 adjustment per Provost)
Instructional Day (COVID-19 adjustment per Provost)
Monday, October 19, 2020
12:10 p.m.
FOSL Workshop: Teaching with Simulations, via Zoom.
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
12:35 p.m.
FOSL Workshop: Teaching with Simulations, via Zoom.
Wednesday, October 21, 2020
All Day
First Day of Academic Advisement for Continuing Students for Spring 2021
Friday, October 23, 2020
All Day
Last Day to Withdraw from a Full Semester Class — See Advisor by Noon
3 p.m.
Simon Wildman, adjunct music faculty, presents The Low Down on Low Brass master class/clinic geared toward aspiring young musicians and prospective music majors. Free, online registration required.
7:30 p.m.
Shepherd University School of Music Salon Series, sponsored by Jefferson Security Bank, presents adjunct tuba professor Dr. Simon Wildman, accompanied by pianist Dr. Julianna Martin-Hayward, presents “For the Students,” A collection of music brought to the studio by the students and stalwarts from the repertoire. Broadcast online. Admission $5 per household. For more information, visit https://www.shepherd.edu/music.
Monday, October 26, 2020
11 a.m.
Faculty and Staff Techshops, “Microsoft Stream,” via Zoom. Contact Rich Lanham at 304-876-5457 or rlanham@shepherd.edu.
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
11 a.m.
Faculty and Staff Techshops, “Microsoft Stream,” via Zoom. Contact Rich Lanham at 304-876-5457 or rlanham@shepherd.edu.
Thursday, October 29, 2020
All Day
Moved to May 2021: 147th Commencement Graduate Commencement Ceremony for Class of 2020.
Friday, October 30, 2020
All Day
Moved to May 2021: 147th Commencement Baccalaureate Commencement Ceremony for Class of 2020.
3 p.m.
Yu-Hsuan Liao, associate professor of music, presents a Piano Master Class geared toward aspiring young musicians and prospective music majors. Free, online registration required.
