Join the Marshall family for Herd Holiday on Thursday, December 2, 2021 from 5:30 until 8 p.m. at the Memorial Student Center located on Marshall University’s Huntington Campus.
Tree Lighting
Join President Gilbert along with Mr. & Ms. Marshall for a fun and festive lighting of the Memorial Student Center Plaza. The tree lighting will take place at 5:30 p.m. on the MSC Plaza.
The program will include performances by:
- Marshall University Early Education STEAM Center
- Marshall University School of Theatre and Dance
- Marshall University School of Music
- True Impact Dance and Performing Arts
Indoor Activities
After the tree lighting, festivities move inside the student center. Guests can enjoy refreshments by the fireplace, shop the bookstore, decorate ornaments, have a picture made with Santa-Marco and more from 6 – 8 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 2!
First Floor Activities
- Enjoy cookies, s’mores, hot chocolate and punch by the fireplace
- Have fun with our Holiday Photo Booth
- Listen to holiday story time with Ms. Marshall at 6:30 p.m. in the bookstore
- Paint holiday ornaments with the Pottery Place (first 200 ornaments are free, courtesy of the Campus Activities Board)
- Build-a-Bison ($10 for students, faculty & Staff; $20 for community members. Proceeds benefit the Campus Activities Board)
- Shop the Marshall Bookstore to earn a free gift with purchase, take advantage of a discount offer and more!
- Visit with Marshall Athletics and donate to their canned food drive
- Drop off a new toy for the Student Government Association’s A.D. Lewis Center toy drive
- Shop unique holiday gifts from our featured local vendors
Second Floor Activities
- Don’t miss the opportunity for a holiday photo with Santa-Marco!
- Students will be on-hand to help children write a mail letters to Santa
- Children can color a Marshall picture while waiting for their photo
- Stuff a stocking with items from Marshall Health
- Make reindeer bait with Marshall’s School of Pharmacy
- Create a holiday ornament with Marshall’s Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine
- Learn about healthy holiday treats with Marshall Dietetics
- Enjoy a holiday experience with Marshall’s Early Education STEAM Center
- Watch our student organizations compete in a Gingerbread House Building Contest
- Visit with our Alumni Association and donate hats and gloves to benefit the Harmony House
Faculty and Staff Holiday Party
View Photos with Santa at Faculty and Staff Holiday Party
Santa-Marco’s favorite part of Herd Holiday is taking photos with the Marshall Family. If you attended Herd Holiday and had your photo taken with Santa-Marco, you can download your FREE high resolution images using the link below.
If you couldn’t join us in person this year, check out a few fun, digital options you can try from home. Look for our Instagram stickers to add a little Marshall cheer to your social posts and stories. Download Marco’s holiday card or choose the customizable PDF option to add your own photo and message. Then, email or print to share with your friends and family.
Virtual Santa-Marco
Printable Holiday Card
Gingerbread House Decorating Contest
The Division of Student Affairs has challenged a few of our campus organizations in a friendly gingerbread decorating contest during Herd Holiday. Cheer them on in the Don Morris Room during the event on Dec. 2.
Participate from Home
We would love to see gingerbread creations from our entire Marshall Family! Take a photo of your Herd Holiday inspired gingerbread house and post it to social media using #HerdHoliday and tag @MarshallU! Don’t forget to make sure your post is public so we can see it.
Herd Holiday Coloring Book
Download, print and color our Herd Holiday Coloring Book created by the Marshall University Foundation. Show us your masterpieces by posting them on social media using #HerdHoliday and tag @MarshallU! Don’t forget to make sure your post is public so we can see it.
Write and Mail a Letter to Santa
Drop your Santa letters in Santa’s mailbox at the Marshall University Bookstore.
Make Christmas Slime
Check out the video below to make Christmas Slime with the College of Education and Professional Development!
Make Reindeer Food
Join the Marshall University School of Pharmacy in making Reindeer Bait for Christmas Eve!
Mix Up Something Delicious
Join Marshall Dietetics and the Nutrition Education Program to make healthy holiday treats for the whole family!
DIY Candy Cane Ornaments
Make a DIY candy cane ornament with student teachers from our College of Education and Professional Development!
Dr. Marco’s Scavenger Hunt
Join Marshall Health, the Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine and Dr. Marco for a fun, holiday scavenger hunt!
Holiday Readings
Holiday Music
Holiday Dance Performances
Shop the Marshall Bookstore
Are you looking for the perfect gifts for all of the Herd Fans on your list this holiday season? Shop the Marshall University Bookstore Monday-Friday from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. or online at marshallustore.com.
Don’t forget to follow @MarshallU on Facebook and Instagram through December 24 for chances to win some of #MarcosFavoriteThings!
Shop Online
Can’t make it to the store this year? No problem! Shop online at marshallustore.com.
Marco’s Favorite Things
Marco is celebrating the holiday season by sharing a few of his favorite things! Follow @MarshallU on Facebook and Instagram Dec. 1- 24 to find out how you can win #MarcosFavoriteThings!
Recipes from Past Marco’s Favorite Things
Marco is celebrating the holiday season by sharing a few of his favorite things! Follow @MarshallU on Facebook and Instagram Dec. 1- 24 to find out how you can win! #MarcosFavoriteThings
2021 Marco’s Favorite Things Contest
Dec. 1: Caleb McGraw-Daniels
Dec. 2: Free gift with purchase and giveaways at Herd Holiday
Dec. 3: Jessica Smith Hutchinson
Dec. 4: Christina Taylor McBride
Dec. 5: haleigh.burton
Dec. 6: Free Downloads of Santa-Marco Photos
Dec. 7: nevaehnicholee
Dec. 8: Tyler Sowards
Dec. 9: Courteney Schneider
Dec. 10: Julia Rose Halterman
Dec. 11: Louann Erwin Godbey
Dec. 12: Megan Summers
Dec. 13: Alexandria Branch
Dec. 14: Sara Vanover Bostic
Dec. 15: Lisa Workman
Dec. 16: kellison2003
Dec. 17: Caitlin Freeland
Dec. 18: Janine Marie
Dec. 19: Kitty Richards
Dec. 20: Free download: Herd Holiday Coloring Book
Dec. 21: Shane Bonura
Dec. 22: Lisa Browning
Dec. 23: Lilly Lauffer
Dec. 24: Free recipe from Marshall Dietetics
Are you a contest winner? Contact socialmedia@marshall.edu for details.