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Marshall University Homecoming 2009

Marshall University Homecoming 2009 and Reunion Weekend for the Classes of 1984 and 2004 -- Truly something for everyone during Homecoming Week September 28 - October. More >>

Mike Burbiglia

On Friday evening, attend the MU Homecoming Concert/Marshall Artists Series Evening of Comedy with Mike Birbiglia of Comedy Central. The show begins at 8 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Field House. We have special reserved seating for active MUAA members. To order these special tickets, you must call the Marshall Box Office at (304) 696-6656 and use the code word Mualumni. Tickets are $22 each with a $1.20 handling charge. The number of tickets is limited, so call now! Tickets go on sale September 8.

5k Alumni Race

The Alumni 5 K Run begins 8 a.m. at Pullman Square in downtown Huntington. Call Sharon Stanton, director of recreational sports, at (304) 696-2943 for reservations or, for more information, visit http://www.marshallcampusrec.com.

Marshall Alum Went From Fort Hill to Ford Motors

CHARLESTON, W.Va.--Sixteen years ago Mark Truby was an intern at the Daily Mail, covering the police beat. Today he's director of global corporate communications at the Ford Motor Co., working with Bill Ford and traveling the world. More >>

Marshall University Alumni Invite You To Golf for The Herd

Going to Orlando for the Marshall vs. UCF game weekend? Join alumni, Big Green and supporters of Marshall for the Let Florida be Herd Weekend!
Shotgun Start: 9:30 a.m. Saturday, October 31 on the Crooked Cat Course, just minutes from Disney areas. Cost: $100 per golfer, includes golf with GPS services, full practice range, food, drinks and reception. Prizes for longest/straightest drive, closest to the pin, longest putt as well as team prizes. Play to win Universal, Disney, SeaWorld, golf packages and more. Call 304-696-2901 for reservations or email: sutton11@marshall.edu. $90 Lodging Rates for the group include: Breakfast, free greens fees on the executive course, fitness center and more. Visit http://www.ocngolf.com for more information. Reference Marshall Alumni for reservations.

Erickson Alumni Center & Foundation Hall

Having a special event? Need a reception or meeting place? Are you a Herd fan? Check out the new Foundation Hall home of the Erickson Alumni Center by clicking here.

University News

(more from marshall.edu)

- Marshall University's Fall Career Expo set for Oct. 7
- 'Traditions to Treasure' is theme of Homecoming 2009 at Marshall
- Marshall research shows safe dosages of common pain reliever may help prevent muscle loss, other conditions related to aging
- President Kopp to deliver State of the University address at General Faculty meeting
- Funds collected in fundraiser benefit Honaker ROTC Scholarship at Marshall
- Huntington freshman is first winner of O'Hanlon essay competition
- Comedy Central's Mike Birbiglia will bring humor to homecoming weekend
- Marshall art professor chosen for exhibition in Wisconsin
- West Virginia professor's art on display beginning Sept. 14


Green Events

** Note the following change:
Marshall ROTC Alumni Homecoming Tailgate Reception
It will now be held on 18th Street, West Side of Gullickson Hall. Food Refreshments will be served from 0900-1200 hours. For more information, contact CPT Mike Armstrong at (304) 696-6450 or email armstrong@marshall.edu.
9:00AM

Oct 3 2009

Homecoming 2009 and Reunion Weekend

Thundering Herd vs. the East Carolina Pirates
Oct 2-3

MUAA and Black Alumni Association Homecoming Events
10:00AM - 2:00PM

Oct 3 2009

Houston Area Marshall University Alumni Game Watching
Marshall vs  East Carolina
11:00AM-2:00PM
Oct 3 2009

Boogie Fever Post-Game Party
Including Classes of 1984 and 2004
6:00PM-11:00PM
Oct 3 2009

River Cities Club Election & Meeting
Held in the upstairs meeting room at Mac-Reedo's on the corner of 7th Avenue and 8th Street in Huntington
6:00PM
Oct 6 2009

MUAA Presents - At the Woodlands
Speaker - Dr. Monica Brooks, Assistant Vice President for Information Technology
6:30PM-7:30PM 
Oct 15 2009

Friends of Coal Bowl
Marshall vs. WVU at Morgantown Tailgate
1:30PM-3:30PM
Oct 17 2009

UCF vs. Marshall football tailgate and game
6:00PM-10:30PM
Nov 1 2009

Herd Fan Cruise following UCF Game
Time TBA
Nov 2-6 2009

Fall MU Alumni Association Board Meeting
Time TBA
Nov 14 2009

MUAA Presents - At the Woodlands
Speaker - Dr. Gretchen Oley, Interim Dean, College of Health Professions
6:30PM-7:30PM
Nov 19 2009


Class Notes