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Press Release Archive for 2006

December, 2006

• December 21, 2006 - Foundation board elects Dr. Joseph B. Touma chair; Morrison, Courts-Brown, Cline, Tweel join board
• December 21, 2006 - Marshall University urging people to wear green on Friday to celebrate release of ‘We Are Marshall’
• December 19, 2006 - A & E documentary on ‘We Are Marshall’ to be aired Thursday
• December 18, 2006 - Articulation agreement to create seamless transition for students to obtain associate degree
• December 8, 2006 - Historical marker to be unveiled Monday at crash site
• December 6, 2006 - Holly Berry Festival at Marshall offers distinctive assortment of items
• December 6, 2006 - Atlantis grant creates transatlantic dual degree program in psychology
• December 5, 2006 - WMUL students claim three MarCom Creative Awards
• December 1, 2006 - MU professor’s artwork featured in three exhibits

November, 2006

• November 29, 2006 - MU assistant professor to lecture in Birke Art Gallery
• November 28, 2006 - Former Marshall department of counseling chair to be honored in ceremony dedicating laboratories in his memory
• November 27, 2006 - First Friday FilmFest continues Dec. 1 at the Cinema
• November 22, 2006 - Huntington East class of ’46 establishes scholarship at Marshall
• November 22, 2006 - Ticket sales for Pullman premiere event begin Monday
• November 21, 2006 - Intellectual activist scholar bell hooks to speak at Marshall Nov. 28
• November 21, 2006 - Marshall department of art and design photography professor wins first prize in conference exhibition
• November 21, 2006 - ‘Driving Miss Daisy’ begins Nov. 29 at Marshall
• November 21, 2006 - Huntington resident wins tickets to Keith-Albee premiere in raffle
• November 20, 2006 - Memorial scholarship honors former high school history teacher
• November 17, 2006 - President’s sky box to be named in honor of Butlers
• November 17, 2006 - Jean Gilman is first director of recruitment at Marshall University
• November 17, 2006 - Marshall University launches program to enhance math, science education in preK-12
• November 17, 2006 - Frank ‘Gunner’ Gatski Memorial Bridge to be dedicated Saturday at UTEP-Marshall game
• November 15, 2006 - Lucky Herd fan can win two tickets to Keith-Albee premiere of ‘We Are Marshall’ during game Saturday with UTEP
• November 14, 2006 - Geospatial Day features speakers, panel discussion
• November 10, 2006 - Marshall Alumna Finalist for NBC Studios, Calif. Internship
• November 10, 2006 - Five to join Lewis College of Business Hall of Fame
• November 10, 2006 - Annual memorial service honoring crash victims is Tuesday, Nov. 14
• November 10, 2006 - Hayes named interim president of Community and Technical College
• November 9, 2006  - 20th annual Outstanding Black High School Students’ Weekend is Friday and Saturday at Marshall University
• November 9, 2006 - Tickets to ‘We Are Marshall’ premiere at Pullman go on sale Nov. 27
• November 8, 2006 - 43rd annual International Festival
  kicks off International Education Week at Marshall University
• November7, 2006 - Richard Jackson makes $100,000 pledge to Marshall from his IRA; newest member of Heritage Society accelerates planned gift to MU
• November 7, 2006 - Limited number of tickets for premiere at Keith-Albee go on sale Monday, Nov. 13 at Marshall
• November 7, 2006 - Marshall writers to read from their work on Nov. 15
• November 6, 2006 - Entries being accepted through Dec. 4 for awards competition in connection with MLK Symposium
• November 6, 2006 - Blood drive takes place Nov. 8-9 at Marshall University
• November 4, 2006 - Maier Foundation honored for generosity to Marshall University; donors to Byrd Biotechnology Science Center also recognized
• November 3, 2006 - 300 students expected to attend High School Broadcast Day at MU
• November 2, 2006 - WMUL students honored at 2006 CBI awards ceremony
• November 2, 2006 - ‘A Different World: Diversity, Change and Appalachian Youth’ symposium features presentations, performances, workshops
• November 2, 2006 - First Friday FilmFest continues Nov. 3 at the Cinema
• November 1, 2006 - New 2 + 2 agreements strengthen options for ACTC, Marshall University students

October, 2006

• October 31, 2006 - Flu shots available Nov. 7-8 for Marshall students, staff and faculty
• October 31, 2006 - Scholarship established at Marshall to honor memory of Greg Ferguson
• October 30, 2006 - Marshall University, MCTC announce creation of dual degree program in early childhood education
• October 26, 2006 - Marshall photography students to exhibit work at Drinko Library
• October 25, 2006 - Thirty-two states, D.C. represented in Marshall Marathon
• October 24, 2006 - Homecoming parade features float competition, cash prizes
• October 24, 2006 - Young Thundering Herd quarterback and actor playing him in ‘We Are Marshall’ to visit WV Oct. 26-28 for Marshall homecoming
• October 23, 2006 - Marshall students advance in Student Business Plan Competition
• October 20, 2006 - Homecoming  features ‘Lights, Camera, We Are … Marshall’ theme 
• October 20, 2006 - Lectures, workshops, auction highlight Psychology Awareness Week
• October 20, 2006 - Charlie Murphy to present comedy show on Nov. 2
• October 19, 2006 - J-Walk to raise funds for School of Journalism
• October 19, 2006 - Marshall earns high ratings among Southern Master’s Universities
• October 19, 2006 - Movie premiere to be shown at Keith-Albee, Pullman Square
• October 18, 2006 - New Influences graphic design symposium to feature five successful Marshall alumni and noted guest designer
• October 16, 2006 - Star of upcoming ‘We Are Marshall’ film to visit elementary school in Lynwood, Calif., with university educators
• October 16, 2006 - Thirty bands to participate in Tri-State Marching Band Festival at MU
• October 16, 2006 - Flutist Galen Abdur Razzaq to perform Oct. 19 at Marshall
• October 16, 2006 - Accredited status continued at Marshall University
• October 13, 2006 - Marshall University receives $1.2 million federal grant to promote women faculty in science, technology, engineering and math
• October 12, 2006 - Marshall and WVU Libraries host author’s luncheon
• October 11, 2006 - Family members of crash victims sought
• October 11, 2006 - ‘The Wealth of Nature’ is theme of Yeager Symposium Lecture Series
• October 9, 2006 - Balloon lift kicks off Relay for Life fundraising at Marshall
• October 9, 2006 - Sculptor to give presentation in conjunction with exhibition
• October 4, 2006 - Papers sought for Harmony Institute Symposium; deadline Oct. 15
• October 4, 2006 - Marshall University SGA to host MU’s first ‘Thunderfest’ event
• October 3, 2006 - McConaughey to accompany Herd coaches, players in pre-game walk; portion of ‘We Are Marshall’ to be shown at halftime
• October 2, 2006 - Game with UCF, McConaughey visit attracting national attention
• October 2, 2006 - Marshall University Forensic Science Center sponsors American Society of Crime Lab Directors Symposium
• October 2, 2006 - Day-long celebration of bookstore ‘re-grand-opening’ is Wednesday
• October 2, 2006 - Marshall’s Childhood Language Disorder Program to benefit from Scottish Rite Foundation concert featuring Howie Damron
• October 2, 2006 - Marathon reading of Homer’s Odyssey is Oct. 4 at Marshall

September, 2006

• September 29, 2006 - McConaughey, McG to attend Marshall’s game with UCF
• September 27, 2006 - Riley resigns as president of Marshall Community and Technical College; search for replacement to begin soon
• September 27, 2006 - Five performances of Hair to be presented in October at Marshall
• September 26, 2006 - First Friday Filmfest begins Oct. 6 at the Cinema
• September 26, 2006 - HPV vaccine subject of presentation on Wednesday
• September 22, 2006 - Marshall Day of Service is Sept. 30 on campus, in community
• September 21, 2006 - Noted local architect’s drawings donated to Marshall University
• September 20, 2006 - Two events planned for Herd fans traveling to Tennessee
• September 18, 2006 - Lunch discussion to focus on women and effects of substance abuse on relationships
• September 13, 2006 - West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals returns to Huntington as Marshall University celebrates Constitution Week
• September 13, 2006 - Kopp to deliver State of the University address on Thursday, Sept. 14
• September 12, 2006 - Renovation of Keith-Albee topic of Wednesday news conference
• September 12, 2006 - MU’s chapter of Delta Omicron International Music Fraternity receives three awards from parent organization
• September 11, 2006 - Black Alumni, Inc., sponsoring trip to MU’s game at Tennessee
• September 11, 2006 - Birke Fine Arts Symposium features artists, writers, scholars, performers at Marshall, Pullman Square
• September 7, 2006 - Clerk of West Virginia Supreme Court to discuss upcoming cases to be heard at Marshall University during Constitution Week
• September 7, 2006 - Gov. Manchin, other to honor Marshall’s first medical graduates Friday at 25th reunion
• September 6, 2006 - MU switches pharmacies for students needing prescription medications
• September 5, 2006 - ‘We Are Marshall’ trailer will debut at Herd football game with Hofstra
• September 5, 2006 - Distinguished writer to appear at Marshall Sept. 14
• September 5, 2006 - Part-time Job and Internship Fair is Sept. 13 at Marshall
• September 1, 2006 - The Art Guys’ work on display at Marshall Sept. 8-28
• September 1, 2006 - Scramble to benefit Marshall’s H.E.L.P. program

August, 2006

• August 31, 2006 - Marshall SGA and Student Ambassadors co-sponsoring “Keep Your Motor Runnin’ ” blood drive 
• August 31, 2006 - Herd fans urged to wear green Friday on College Colors Day
• August 31, 2006 - Marshall SGA sponsoring bus trip to Herd-WVU game
• August 30, 2006 - Shuttle service available to and from Mountaineer Field for fans attending Marshall tailgate in Morgantown
• August 29, 2006 - Marshall students can purchase tickets to WVU game Wednesday morning; limit is one per person, cost is $42
• August 29, 2006 - University, college runners to compete for Governor’s Cup in marathon
• August 28, 2006 - Former Herd football player Terry Gardner dies at his Ohio home
• August 28, 2006 - Pep rally planned for Thursday at Pullman Square
• August 26, 2006 - Robert C. Byrd Biotechnology Science Center dedicated
• August 25, 2006 - Joseph M. Gillette Scholar award established
• August 24, 2006 - Marshall board approves Border State Scholarship for qualifying students in five states
• August 23, 2006 - West Virginia Secretary of State Betty Ireland to visit MU Thursday
• August 21, 2006 - Psychology department’s doctoral program fully accredited
• August 18, 2006 - MIST, Marshall University to commercialize software for management of hypertension in pregnancy
• August 18, 2006 - Snyder's Contract Extended through 2013
• August 16, 2006 - Marshall fans to meet at Krepps Park in Morgantown prior to Friends of Coal Bowl
• August 16, 2006 - Freshman Convocation returns to Marshall on Sunday, Aug. 20
• August 15, 2006 - Items from 1970 and 1971 seasons needed for movie’s end credits 
• August 11, 2006 - Marshall alumni, fans, friends to ‘Paint the Capital City Green’ Aug. 16
• August 9, 2006 - Marshall journalism students receive WVPA awards, scholarships
• August 4, 2006 - Marshall receives $1.3 million from estate of Donald B. Harper; gift will support endowed scholarship in College of Fine Arts
• August 4, 2006 - MU’s Heritage Society members honored for second consecutive year
• August 3, 2006 - Orthopedic sports medicine surgeon joins Marshall faculty
• August 3, 2006 - Retiring MU professor’s book featured by National History Book Club

July, 2006

• July 31, 2006 - Pig Roast benefits Marshall’s Childhood Language Clinic
• July 31, 2006 - Three Marshall BOG members reappointed for four years
• July 28, 2006 - Marshall University’s Center for Teaching Excellence renamed
• July 25, 2006 - Dr. Andrew Rogerson is the new dean of Marshall’s College of Science
• July 20, 2006 - Marshall University’s Society of Yeager Scholars program receives $100,000 challenge grant from Hugh I. Shott, Jr.  Foundation
• July 20, 2006 - Urologist specializing in advanced robotic surgery joins Marshall medical faculty
• July 20, 2006 - Johnson named director of admissions at Marshall University
• July 19, 2006 - Huntington Scottish Rite donates $42,000 to Speech and Hearing Center
• July 19, 2006 - Szwilski named interim dean of Marshall University’s College of Information Technology and Engineering
• July 13, 2006 - Media Advisory: Dean’s list, graduates available on Marshall Web site
  July 13, 2006 - Marshall’s latest class of Erma Byrd Scholars announced
• July 13, 2006 - MU to conduct public sale of surplus computing equipment on July 17
• July 12, 2006 - Kopp to deliver State of the University address in Washington, D.C.
• July 12, 2006 - HSTA Institute draws about 100 high school students from West Virginia
• July 11, 2006 - Marshall’s 21st Century Early Childhood Education Task Force receives $300,000 from Benedum Foundation

June, 2006

• June 30, 2006 - Couple establishes fund to create student and faculty exchanges with France
• June 28, 2006 - Collaborative program between Marshall, Southern gives students opportunity for four-year degree in elementary education
• June 27, 2006 - Dr. Rudy Pauley named interim dean
  of Graduate School of Education and Professional Development
• June 26, 2006 - Governor’s School for the Arts begins Sunday, July 2 at Marshall
• June 16, 2006 - Joining Pennsylvania Academic Library Consortium enables MU Libraries to increase collection to 27 million volumes
• June 15, 2006 - Reception to honor departing music chair planned for June 19 at MU
• June 13, 2006 - Marshall University partners with national initiative to help more West Virginia students enroll in college
• June 13, 2006 - Alumni Association sponsoring golf tournament June 26 at Greenbrier
• June 12, 2006 - Kinzer named interim CEO of Marshall Foundation
• June 7, 2006 - Benefit concert for West Virginia Autism Training Center is Sunday
• June 7, 2006 - Exploring Engineering: Academy of Excellence begins Sunday at MU
• June 2, 2006 - Tom Foolery begins June 15 at Marshall; tickets go on sale Thursday
• June 2, 2006 - MU alumni, friends invited to tailgate party in Atlanta; event will precede filming of winning touchdown in Xavier game
• June 1, 2006 - Marshall professor Jean Edward Smith to give banquet address to Judicial Conference of the District of Columbia Federal Circuit

May, 2006

• May 31, 2006 - MU’s Summer Learning Disabilities Program is June 8-July 8
• May 31, 2006 - Dr. Lonnie G. Thompson elected to American Philosophical Society
• May 25, 2006 - Reading and art exhibition by Marshall artists and writers is Tuesday, May 30 at Morris Building Gallery
• May 24, 2006 - Marshall Foundation names new Director of Special Projects
• May 23, 2006 - Weisbergs donating $2.5 million to Marshall University; gift will support Division of Engineering and Computer Science
• May 23, 2006 - SURE program supports 13 Marshall undergraduate researchers
• May 22, 2006 - Yeager Scholars Class of 2010 selected
• May 17, 2006 - Graduates of Marshall’s BS in Safety Technology program awarded GSP certification
• May 16, 2006 - WMUL-FM wins 14 WVPA awards in broadcast journalism
• May 15, 2006 - Marshall University now offers
  CFP Board-registered program in financial planning
• May 15, 2006 - Politics and nonprofits to be discussed
  at journalism conference May 17-21 at Marshall University
• May 12, 2006 - Doubleheader Brings Marshall University Baseball Back to Appalachian Power Park on May 20
• May 11, 2006 - Southern West Virginia students awarded Chafin Scholarships
• May 10, 2006 - MU College of Business conducting study of city’s operations
• May 9, 2006 - Marshall’s annual ‘yard sale’ is May 15-16
• May 9, 2006 - News Conference at Marshall University to announce study
• May 8, 2006- Funeral arrangements complete for Joan C. Edwards
• May 4, 2006 - Medical School graduates its 25th class Friday
• May 4, 2006 - Gannett Foundation awards Harmony Institute $6,000
• May 3, 2006 - Students will be first from College Program for Students with Asperger’s Syndrome to graduate from Marshall University
• May 3, 2006 - James L. Skidmore to speak at Marshall CTC commencement
• May 3, 2006 - Marshall University professor receives Fulbright Scholarship for international lecture and research
• May 1, 2006 - Hooding ceremonies Thursday and Friday in Charleston, Huntington

April, 2006

• April 28, 2006 - Byrd, Haymaker to receive honorary degrees from Marshall University
• April 27, 2006 - Each graduate to be recognized during MU’s 169th commencement
• April 25, 2006 - Marshall Forensic Science Center announces the rollout of DNA preservation and testing services to WV funeral homes
• April 24, 2006 - Recent works of Regina D. Perry on exhibit at Birke Art Gallery
• April 24, 2006 - Pullman Jazzfest slated for Saturday, April 29
• April 21, 2006 - Kopp inaugurated as Marshall University’s 36th president
• April 21, 2006 - Sen. Byrd to speak at Marshall’s 169th commencement
• April 21,2006 - Donning of Kente celebration is April 26 at Marshall University
• April 20, 2006 - Marshall University Circle K’s second annual Rock-A-Thon to benefit Children’s Miracle Network
• April 19, 2006 - Three MU students among those featured in Concert of Soloists
• April 19, 2006 - MU history students investigating issues of local importance; semester projects will be presented April 25 at Frederick Building
• April 18, 2006 - Student parking lot at Marshall closed later this week
• April 18, 2006 - MU art department to be represented in Huntington art exhibition
• April 17, 2006 - MU Theatre presents The Tragedy of Julius Caesar this week
• April 17, 2006 - Guyer named Hedrick Outstanding Faculty Award winner at MU
• April 14, 2006 - Health & Wellness Fair for Faculty, Staff Set for April 26
• April 14, 2006 - University of Calgary professor to give Moffat lecture at Marshall
• April 14, 2006 - Administrative Professionals Day is April 19 at Marshall
• April 13, 2006 - Marshall University plans 3 percent raises for faculty and staff, despite significant increases in overall operating expenses
• April 11, 2006 - Spring Series on Diversity concludes on April 20 at Marshall
• April 11, 2006 - MU professor awarded Fulbright Scholar Lectureship for spring 2007
• April 10, 2006 - Library Associates celebrate the past, look to the future
• April 10, 2006 - Judy Shepard, mother of hate crime victim Matthew Shepard, to speak at Marshall on Wednesday, April 12
• April 4, 2006 - Conference of West Virginia Shakespeare and Renaissance Association is April 7-8 at Marshall University
• April 4, 2006 - Two from Marshall selected to receive 2006 Sasakawa Fellowships
• April 3, 2006 - Author/education consultant visits Huntington area this week
• April 3, 2006 - Parking lots to be closed during filming of ‘We Are Marshall’

March, 2006

• March 31, 2006 - Marshall dean orders news student government election
• March 30, 2006 - WMUL students dominate national awards competition
• March 28, 2006 - Empty Bowls fundraiser is Friday at First Presbyterian Church
• March 27, 2006 - First Assessment Day is Wednesday, April 5 at Marshall
• March 27, 2006 - Open houses scheduled for Marshall’s EMBA program
• March 27, 2006 - Nine alumni, students to be honored at MU Alumni Awards Banquet
• March 25, 2006 - Town hall meeting on underage drinking is Tuesday at Marshall
• March 25, 2006 - MU to conduct public sale of computing equipment Monday, March 27
• March 24, 2006 - Marshall to create STEM Academy to assist teachers of science
• March 24, 2006 - Scientist E. O. Wilson featured speaker at Honors Convocation
• March 24, 2006 - Football players needed for ‘We Are Marshall’ movie: Open casting call set for Tuesday, March 28 in Atlanta
• March 22, 2006 - Former All-American Girls Professional Baseball League player to speak at Marshall University Thursday, March 30
• March 20, 2006 - Marshall theatre professor, student honored
• March 17, 2006 - Demolition of MyCroft’s, The Locker Room begins Monday, March 20
• March 15, 2006 - Lewis College of Business to restart Executive MBA program
• March 14, 2006 - Bickley is keynote speaker for Woodson fundraising banquet
• March 14, 2006  -  Local extra casting director to visit Marshall Thursday, March 16
• March 12, 2006 - MU music professor Sean Beavers to give faculty guitar recital
• March 11, 2006 - Carlyle Wolfe featured in first of Gallery’s Lunchtime Lectures
• March 10, 2006 - Media Advisory: Dean’s list available on Marshall Web site
• March 10, 2006 - Movie producers seek specific historical items
• March 10, 2006 - 2006 Third House raises more than $10,000 for Marshall University’s journalism school
• March 10, 2006 - Memorial service for Dr. Soo Bock Choi is March 15 at Marshall
• March 9, 2006 - One-woman show about ‘spunky mountain woman’ to be performed March 15 at Marshall University
• March 9, 2006 - Marshall students, staff to aid in city cleanup Saturday
• March 9, 2006 - SCORES Academic Festival is Saturday at Marshall
• March 8, 2006 - Forum Saturday to address the ‘State of the Black Union’
• March 8, 2006 - Marshall to Present ‘Hansel and Gretel’: a Grimm tale with a happy ending
• March 8, 2006 - ‘Gene McKee Memorial Scholarship’ will go to South Point student
• March 7, 2006 - Meadows special education teacher, Wendy Thomas, is Marshall’s Teacher-Lecturer for spring 2006
• March 7, 2006 - Marshall photography students to exhibit work at downtown art gallery
• March 6, 2006 - Honor demonstrates excellence, hard work of Marshall’s ROTC
• March 3, 2006 - Actress Dianne Oyama Dixon to perform ‘Claim the Dream’ during Women of Color program Tuesday, March 7 at Marshall
• March 2, 2006 - 17th annual Third House is Monday, March 6 in Charleston
• March 1, 2006 - Marshall Student Government Association presidential and vice presidential candidates debate Thursday, March 2

February, 2006

• February 28, 2006 - Herd fans can ‘audition’ for movie at basketball game Wednesday
• February 28, 2006 - Former UPI White House bureau chief, Helen Thomas, to speak Monday, March 6 at Marshall University
• February 25, 2006 - Marshall University surpasses campaign goal with $110 million
• February 22, 2006 - Awards announced from United High School Media convention at Marshall
• February 21, 2006 - Award-winning reporter to speak at Marshall’s Diversity Breakfast
• February 20, 2006 - Poet Jeff Mann to read from his work at Marshall University
• February 16, 2006 - Entries still accepted for Birke Art Gallery’s Student Juried Exhibition
• February 15, 2006 - Black Heritage Stamp unveiling is Feb. 27 at Marshall University
• February 8, 2006 - Faculty featured in Marshall’s Celebration of Books
• February 8, 2006 - Chadwick encourages fans attending Marshall’s women’s game Sunday with Memphis to wear green
• February 7, 2006 - Series on Diversity in Appalachia features three more events
• February 7, 2006 - Red Cross to conduct blood drive Feb. 14-15 at Marshall
• February 3, 2006 - BRAIN STORM! game show features African American trivia
• February 3, 2006 - Registration nears for Black Alumni Western Caribbean cruise
• February 2, 2006 - Marshall Board of Governors approves Engineering degree program
• February 2, 2006 - Gay men’s support group starts Feb. 7 at Marshall University

January, 2006