January 2009 Volume 7, Issue 1

Departments

 
A message from Nancy Campbell, MUAA president... more


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Join our Traveling Herd
Send a photo of yourself in
Herd gear from a famous
(or infamous) landmark.
 

Send us a picture of your specialized HERD state license plate! We have one example already... here

What tradition did you have in college that the kids just aren't doing anymore?
Tell us here. Submissions
so far here.
 

Do you have a story about being spotted in your Marshall gear? Check these out.


Do you have a photo of your baby or your pet in Marshall gear? See those already submitted here.
Click on Photo Gallery.
 

What technological developments shaped your days as a student? Responses here. Be sure
to include your class year!
 

Share your stories or photos
by e-mailing here.
 

MUAA Home Page
 

MUAA Club Page
Check out club events
in your area
 

Marshall Google
A virtual tour of Marshall's Huntington campus

Campus Map
This is cool!

 

All current
Marshall University news
 

Herd videos on YouTube
 

We Are Marshall Today
Public affairs podcast

New!
H-D Gallery: Historical
Marshall University photos

New!
Download Marshall songs
as mpegs

Right Click, Save As
 


Mark your calendar for:

 

February 18
MU at The Capitol

 

Alumni Weekend 2009
April 24-25

 


 


 


 
  Alumni Weekend 2009
Please join us on April 24th and 25th to celebrate our class reunions and the 72nd Annual Awards Banquet.

  C-USA Men's Basketball Championship
Cheer on the Herd March 11-14 in Memphis. Hotel rooms available - Deadline February 18.


 

 

Marshall Recreation Center to open in February

The special alumni rate is available to Marshall graduates who are members of the Alumni Association. Information about membership here.

 

 

Alumni Legacy Tuition Reduction Program
Through this program, Marshall offers a substantial undergraduate tuition reduction to eligible, non-resident children and grandchildren of MU alumni.
 



Awards worth up to approximately $6,000 per year are available
for those who qualify!

 

 

2009 Alumni and Friends Tennis Tournament

February 6-8, sponsored by the Greater Kanawha Valley Alumni Club. Entry deadline is 11:59 p.m. February 2.

  West Virginia Day in Florida
Join fellow MU alumni and friends for an indoor picnic on
Sunday, March 1, 2009, in The Villages, Florida.


 

  Ride with Herd Pride
In addition to our Marshall license plates for the state of West Virginia, we now have plates available in Virginia, Pennsylvania and Maryland. 


 

 


Spotlight on Mickey Jackson, Young Thundering Herd coaching staff member
Getting to know our board members...
 


The Alumni Office has a limited number of Harris Alumni Directories left. The 900-page book was originally $75 -- now $30, including postage. Contact Jon Sutton to order, or phone (304) 696-2901, toll free(800) 682-5869.


 
 

We Are Marshall Exhibit opens at the Marshall Hall of Fame Café
Exhibit features items that were displayed at the College Football Hall of Fame.
 



Toril Lavender/For The Herald-Dispatch

 

MU crime house training law enforcement officers
The house serves as the crime scene house for Marshall's Forensic Science Center.

 

 

MU to add physical therapy doctorate
The program will officially start later this year, with students starting in the summer of 2010.

 

  WMUL students, faculty manager receive MarCom, Hearst awards
Marshall communications students continue to excel.
 


 

Marshall Artists Series
Check out the concert by Brazilian music legend
Sergio Mendes, Saturday, January 31. On February 5, enjoy Sweeney Todd, the musical that inspired the Tim Burton/Johnny Depp movie - with full music and lyrics by multiple Tony-Award winner Stephen Sondheim.
 


 

 
Herd This News?

 

Marshall's Department of Intercollegiate Athletics will host the 12th Annual Sweetheart Clinic on Sunday, Feb. 15. Girls age 12 and under are invited to participate... more
 

Marshall senior outfielder Nate Lape was named to the 2009 Louisville Slugger Preseason All-American second team, as announced by Collegiate Baseball Newspaper... more


All sports news & schedules
at
Herd Zone.


This link to the CSS web site will help you find Marshall games on your local cable systems based on zip code. This is available throughout the Southeast on different cable systems.

 

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