May 2009 Volume 7, Issue 5

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


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

 

Great American ThunderFest
Cincinnati, Ohio
Reds vs. Cubs
June 7

 

Homecoming
MU vs. ECU
October 3

 

Marshall vs. WVU
Morgantown
October 17

 

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  The members of the Marshall University Alumni Association would like to congratulate all the new 2009 grads! For the story and photos of commencement, please go here.
 
  The Alumni Relations Office is pleased to announce that our very own Nancy Pelphrey, coordinator of alumni programs, has been awarded Marshall's Employee of the Year! Congratulations Nancy!


 

  Great American ThunderFest 2009
Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs on Sunday, June 7. Lots of fun sponsored by the Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Club!


 

  Fourth Annual Mid-Atlantic Marshall Day - Family Cookout and Crab Fest
June 20, 2009, from Noon to 4 p.m., Walnut Grove Farm, Centreville, Md.

 

Marshall Day at Camden Yards!

Sunday, June 28, at 1:35 p.m. in Baltimore, Md.

Tickets only $15!

 

  Marshall vs. Virginia Tech Fan Block Party September 11
The town of Christiansburg along with Marshall alums Dan Canada and Kevin Stoner will be hosting the Marshall vs. Virginia Tech Fan Block Party.

 
  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!

 

'Terminator' filmmaker can thank 'We Are Marshall'
Experience helped McG overcome his phobia of flying.

At right: McG, director of the movie "Terminator Salvation," at his West Hollywood office. Photo from Los Angeles Times.

 



 

 

Marshall, WVU mascots share long history
Future mascots grew up together in Point Pleasant and share a long friendship.

 

At right: Rebecca Durst, the Mountaineer mascot, and Trey Barker, the man behind Marshall's Marco mask, go way back. Photo courtesy of Rick Haye/Marshall University.


 

 


 

  Alumni Barton and Smaha tell Marshall's story at conference
They have been invited to serve as keynote speakers at the National Association of Athletic Trainers (NATA) on June 19 in San Antonio.


Smaha and Barton revisiting crash site

  Did you know?

May 9, 2009 is the 50th anniversary of the John Marshall bust. Margaret Ann Scott of Dayton, great-great-great granddaughter of John Marshall unveiled the new bust where her father had unveiled the original one 22 years before... more
 


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."


     
 
Jazz in July!
The Marshall University 12.0 Jazz Ensemble has been selected to perform at the Montreux Jazz Festival in Montreux, Switzerland, in July 2009.
 
  Marshall’s Equestrian Team looking for a few good riders
This fledgling team qualified for regional competition its first year out, earning an invitation to compete regionally.

 
 


Retiring faculty honored
Marshall recognized 10 retiring faculty with a combined 325 years of service.

 

At right: Dr. Leonard Deutsch, dean of the Graduate College with 39 years of service.


 

 


Professor establishing meteorology program at MU
Professor Kevin Law is working to establish West Virginia's first degree program in meteorology.

 


 


Math machine unveiled at Marshall University
Differential analyzer is one of only a handful of DAs in the country.
 

 

 
Herd This News?
Fall 2009 Football Schedule
 

Marshall retires Mike D'Antoni's Jersey
New York Kicks Head Coach Mike D'Antoni was honored by his alma-mater on Thursday night with the retirement of the #10 that he wore as a standout at Marshall from 1970 to 1973... more
 

The Marshall University ticket office has announced the start of sales for 2009 football season tickets... more
 
Senior standout Rachael Sofie (Everett, Wash.) was named a Strength and Conditioning All-American by the National Strength and Conditioning Association... more
 

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