Upcoming Events
Farm to Table Dinner–Benefiting the Last Dollar Fund
September 6
6p.m.–cocktails, 7p.m.–dinner
Sponsored by the Shepherd University Foundation and hosted by alumni Eric and Joy Lewis. Chef Mike Costello of Lost Creek Farm, featured on CNN”s “Anthony Bourdain-Parts Unknown,” will provide a delicious farm-to-table meal. Proceeds to benefit the Shepherd University Last Dollar Fund. Find more information on the fund HERE! Invitations will be sent. Please contact Sherri Janelle, sjanelle@shepherd.edu or 304-876-5043, for questions or if interested in attending.
President’s Lecture Series–Fall 2019 Schedule
All lectures will take place at 6:30 p.m. in the Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education Auditorium
- September 16– “How Artificial Intelligence, Analytics, and Intuition-Based Decision Making Affect Our Lives” with Dr. Jay Liebowitz
- October 15– “Social, Economic, and Security Implications of the 4th Industrial Revolution” with Dr. Linton Wells II
- November 11– “The War We Are In: Strategic Insights from America’s New Cyber War College” with Thomas C. Wingfield
HOMECOMING WEEK 2019
September 23-28
Alumni events happening Thursday – Saturday of the week. Tentative schedule below with more details to come:
- Thursday, September 26
- Outstanding Alumni of the Year & Finest Under 40 Award Reception
- 5:30 p.m.; Erma Ora Byrd Hall Atrium (on campus, 301 N. King Street)
- By invitation only–RSVP at the link provided on your invitation or by calling 304-876-5524.
- Outstanding Alumni of the Year & Finest Under 40 Award Reception
- Friday, September 27
- SUAA Golf Tournament at The Club at Cress Creek
- Check-in 7 a.m.; Tee time 9 a .m.–Breakfast, lunch from Chik-Fil-A, and after-play meal provided.
- Click to see details about pricing –>REGISTER HERE! Downloadable form available through registration link.
- Founder’s Day Parade and Social
- 3 p.m.–Parade to begin at McMurran Hall and travel through campus, ending at Potomac Place for a brief presentation and reception.
- 2nd Annual College of Business Reunion at the Erma Ora Byrd Atrium
- 5 – 7 p.m.–Buffet dinner, served with wine & beer.
- RSVP HERE!
- Reunion Gathering hosted by Classes ’65-’70 at The Station at Shepherdstown (100 Audrey Egle Dr.)
- 6 – 9 p.m.–Pizza & cookies provided; bring your own drinks (alcohol permitted). Parking available on-site or at Christ Reformed Church (304 E. German St.)
- RSVP HERE! by September 20. If you prefer to pay by check or cash, call Katie Gordon at 304-876-5524 to RSVP.
- Shepherd University Athletic Club Event at the Smallwood and Small Insurance Pavilion
- 7 – 10 p.m.–No entry fee! Food and beverages available. DJ providing entertainment.
- Here coaching staff speak…Jimmy Sutch ’12 will MC!
- SUAA Golf Tournament at The Club at Cress Creek
- Saturday, September 28
- Alumni Breakfast on the Lawn of McMurran
- 9 a.m.–All are welcome! Best place to watch the parade!
- Homecoming Parade
- 10 a.m.–Watch as student organization, the Shepherd University and SUAA Presidents, and our 2019-20 Outstanding Alumni, as well as other university and community groups process down German St.
- College of S.T.E.M. Open House
- 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.–featuring the Paul Saab Memorial Lab. Stop by on your way to the game to tour the facilities, and visit with faculty and current students.
- Game vs. Kutztown University at Ram Stadium
- Now at 1 p.m.
- Honoring of the Outstanding Alums on the field between 1st & 2nd quarter.
- Post-Game Party hosted by the SUAA on McMurran Hall side lawn
- Directly following the game until 7 p.m. FREE entry! Music & games provided. Food & beverages for purchase. Must be 21 to drink, everyone must show ID when purchasing alcohol.
- Alumni Breakfast on the Lawn of McMurran
Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet
October 18
6 p.m.–social hour, 7 p.m.–dinner & induction ceremony
Tickets are $50 per person, available for purchase beginning September 1.
Honoring five inductees: Clay Grover ’96 and Kelvin Stevens ’98 (football), Lynn Hrbek Clark ’95 (volleyball), Danley Shank ’07 (men’s basketball), and Mia Zappacosta Byrd ’07 (softball).
2019 Medallion Recipient: Kathy Fasulo
CLICK HERE to see a full schedule of all University events, including lecture series, art exhibitions, music performances, and more!