July 2009 Volume 7, Issue 7

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


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Mark your calendar for:

 

Paint the Capitol Green
August 19

 

Homecoming
MU vs. ECU
October 3

 

Marshall vs. WVU
Morgantown
October 17

 

MUAA Alumni Club at Sea
In conjunction with
November 1 UCF Game

 

Complete MUAA Calendar
 



 

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  Homecoming 2009!
It's not too early to start thinking about coming back for Homecoming - and the Class of 1984 and Class of 2004 Reunions.

 


 

 

Marshall fans: Please help by voting the bridge GREEN!
Check out the West Virginia DOT
"Proposed Color Schemes for the Eugene A. Carter Memorial Bridge." Marshall needs your votes! Polling Ends August 10th.
 



Vote Color Scheme 3
Green, of course!
 

 

Erickson Alumni Center nears completion
A grand opening ceremony for the building is tentatively planned for February 2010 after staff and faculty begin to move their offices into the building. Herald-Dispatch article by Paul Sebert, July 15
 

 

Dr. Ron Area, CEO of the Marshall University Foundation Inc. and senior vice president for development.
 

 

Spotlight on the Lincoln County Club
The Lincoln County Club continues to lead the way in opportunities for Marshall alumni and friends to connect with Marshall - while having fun!


 

  Spotlight on Ron Gazdik, Class of 1995
Getting to know our board members...

  


 

  Marshall alumna to hold book signing at Borders August 1
Ayyildiz, author of nine books, will be signing and giving readings from two of her books that relate to her life in the Huntington area.

  Marshall Alumni Night with the Rays... and the Jays!
Join the Tampa/St. Petersburg Club on August 15. Also, a free concert by B-52's
  Marshall vs. Virginia Tech Fan Block Party
The town of Christiansburg along with Marshall alums Dan Canada and Kevin Stoner will be hosting the Marshall vs. Virginia Tech Fan Block Party on September 11. Tickets still available here.
 
THUNDER IN THE MOUNTAIN

 
  MUAA Alumni Club at Sea 
We're Cruising Again, with Captain Marco! This fall's sailing is conveniently scheduled around the Sunday, November 1, MU vs. UCF football game in Orlando, Fla.

 


Please see our Alumni Club web site
for additional activities in your area!
 

  Mike Hamrick named director of athletics at Marshall University

 


COLA dean leads way for two exciting projects

Rebuilding the Thundering Word... Rebuilding Marshall's Forensics team to its former glory.

Project Atlantis... Twenty-seven psychology majors have crossed the Atlantic for a year of study abroad in dual B.A. program. 



Dr. David J. Pittenger
Dean, College of Liberal Arts

  Welcome Yeager Scholars Class of 2013
Five students are from West Virginia and one is from Florida.

  John Marshall Fife and Drum Corps to perform
at convention in New York City

They will perform at the National Flute Association convention’s closing ceremonies Aug. 16.
  Marching Band creates positive Thunder for Marshall
 
  Sixth annual Marshall University Marathon Nov. 1
The race features a USA Track & Field-certified 26.2-mile marathon, half-marathon run or walk, half-marathon relay and 5-mile noncompetitive walk.

 
H.E.L.P Golf Scramble set for Oct. 2
The scramble will be held at Riviera Country Club with a Shotgun start at 1 p.m.


Did you know you can submit Class Notes to the MUAA Online Community? And, don't miss out on the fun items in the left column of this e-newsletter under "Share with Us."


   

 

Herd This News?
Fall 2009 Football Schedule
 

Marshall placed three players on the Conference USA Preseason all-conference team... Tight end Cody Slate, defensive end Albert McClellan and linebacker Mario Harvey... more


CSS to Carry Marshall at Memphis Football Game...
 

The Marshall University Athletic Ticket Office announced Monday that tickets will remain on sale for the September 12 football game at Virginia Tech through August 2nd. After that date, any unsold tickets from Marshall's allotment will be returned... more
 

Marshall incoming freshman Katy Schad and volleyball head coach Mitch Jacobs helped the USA/BIP Development Team win the Global Challenge Championship Cup with a 3-0 sweep of Nova KBM Maribor, Slovenia... more
 

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