SU Today

Each issue of SU Today contains feature articles that have broad appeal and highlight issues of academic, national or global importance or have a human interest element. All features are related to Shenandoah and are supported by rich illustration and graphic design. Additionally, each issue contains alumni news, faculty news, semester highlights and "Shenandoah by the Numbers," which shows how the university continues to grow in size and reputation. Alumni are encouraged to submit news about their careers, achievements and families. Editorial questions should be directed to Cathy Kuehner at ckuehner@su.edu or (540) 678-4327.

	SU Today Spring 2010 (Volume 15, Number 1) Cover story: Very early one November morning, a group of first-year students and the university president boarded a New York-bound bus in search of new perspectives. One president and 24 students learned a lot about each other and themselves in 24 hours. Also in this issue: While politicians argue over U.S. health-care reform, faculty in the health professions and pharmacy programs propose some evidence-based solutions. Find semester highlights and alumni news in this issue, too.
	SU Today Fall 2009 (Volume 14, Number 3) Cover story: The assumption is professors go home after May graduation and put their feet up for three months. Wrong. Here’s how some teachers spent their summer. Also in this issue: The multi-year $65 million Spirit of Shenandoah officially ended June 30, but the campaign outcome will help generations of students and reach far into the future. And, as the last members of the Class of 2009 graduated, the largest-ever incoming class of freshmen arrived on campus to begin their college journey.
	SU Today Summer 2009 (Volume 14, Number 2) Cover Story: Go high tech, go outdoors and go global. Gone is the abacus, the composition theme book, the typewriter and the tape recorder. Students are learninghow to use constantly changing technology. At the same time, Shenandoah students won’t spend all their time tied to technology. They will go exploring the world, too. Everyone needs to go a little farther. Then, go farther still. Also in this issue: Fund-raising is a never ending story. Donations from others helped you with financial aid, supported your best teacher or funded the buildings where you had class. Now, you have the power to help someone else.
	SU Today Spring 2009 (Volume 14, Number 1) Cover Story: Shenandoah University is among the institutions represented by a president's signature on the American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment. The university is going green step by step. Also in this issue: The Hornets mascot Buzzy takes you inside a day in the life of a red and blue vespid wasp, and Dr. Tracy Fitzsimmons was installed as the institution's 16th president in a September 2008 ceremony that asked those in attendance to imagine and inspire others.
	SU Today Fall 2008 (Volume 13, Number 3) Cover Story: One hundred thirty-three years ago the first president of Shenandoah imagined how the institution could best serve its current and future students. In 2008, Dr. Tracy Fitzsimmons became the caretaker of the dream. Also in this issue: The new senior vice president & vice president for academic affairs, Dr. Bryon Grigsby, explains his professional attraction to this university, and August Commencement speaker John C. Read, president of Outward Bound, reminds us all, "Fear of the unknown will hold you hostage if you let it."
	SU Today Summer 2008 (Volume 13, Number 2) Cover Story: Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre celebrates its silver anniversary this year, which includes its 100th production. How did SSMT reach this milestone? There's a magic to doing theatre. Also in this issue: President James A. Davis retires this summer after 26 years at Shenandoah, but before he packed his office, he answered a wide range of questions. Former governor and Shenandoah's 2008 May Commencement speaker Mark Warner offered three pieces of advice to the graduating class, including "call your mother!"
	SU Today Spring 2008 (Volume 13, Number 1) Cover Story: Words, words, words. Life in the 21st century seems dominated by verbal communication. Messages come at us fast and furious from every direction. Maybe it's time to stop, look at a painting and consider why art matters. Also in this issue: Philanthropic traditions that serve others must be taught and passed from generation to generation. Shenandoah University is fortunate to count among its supporters more than 70 families who share a legacy of giving. Read about three of these families: the Wilkinses, the Dearings and the Hesters.