Alumni Weekend 2007 – April 19-21

The Stars Are Out Tonight!

Please join us on April 19th, 20th and 21st to celebrate Alumni Weekend 2007, The Stars are Out Tonight! We will be focusing on class reunions and the 70th Annual Awards Banquet.
 

We are pleased to announce that this year's activities will be sponsored by MBNA and SODEXHO. We value this partnership and, with their support, the Alumni Association is able to provide more value for all that participate.

Please click this link to read about our 2007 Distinguished Award Winners.

Thursday

Marshall University's Annual Military Ball will be held on Thursday, April 19, at the John Marshall Room in the Memorial Student Center. The Military Ball timeline is as follows:
        5:30 p.m.    Arrival and Cocktails
        6 p.m.        Begin Ceremony and Dinner
For more information, please contact Maj. Jeffrey Stephens at (304) 696-6450
 

Friday

The first official event of Alumni Weekend is the Champagne Reception beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Cooking and Culinary Institute, 917 Third Avenue. The cost is $10 per person. You won’t want to miss this opportunity to see the new Culinary Arts Program at its best while visiting with old and new friends. Phone (304) 696-2901 or (800) 682-5869 to make reservations.

Saturday

An Estate Planning Seminar will be held from 9:30 to 11 a.m. in the Spotts Dining Room, MSC Memorial Student Center. Details to follow.

The Class Luncheon will honor the 50th reunion class (1957). They will be joined by the Grand Class – those who graduated before 1957. Dr. Sam Clagg, former professor of geography and Marshall icon, will speak at the luncheon.  The event will be held from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m., in the John Marshall Dining Room, Memorial Student Center. The cost is $20 per person. Lunch is complimentary for members of 50th reunion class. Phone (304) 696-2901 or (800) 682-5869 to make reservations.

Trolley tours of campus will be conducted after the Class Luncheon.

The Spring Green and White Football Game will be held at the Joan C. Edwards Stadium at 3 p.m. For tickets call (304) 696-HERD or (800) THE-HERD. Tickets are $5.

The highlight of the weekend is the 70th Annual Alumni Banquet honoring our distinguished alumni and friends. The President's Social will start at 6 p.m. on the Plaza of the Memorial Student Center. The Banquet will follow in the Don Morris Room at 6:30 p.m. The cost for the banquet is $45 per person or $75 per couple. Phone (304) 696-2901 or (800) 682-5869 to make reservations.

Sunday

The Scholarship Honor Reception, which annually recognizes and honors our scholarship donors and recipients, is scheduled for 2 p.m. in the Don Morris Room in the Memorial Student Center. For more information, please call (304) 696-6214.