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Herd Holiday 2020
Marshall University invites you to celebrate a Herd Holiday the entire month of December! Explore the tabs on this page for activities, book readings, contests, recipes, performances and more. Don’t forget to show us how you are celebrating by using #HerdHoliday and tagging @MarshallU on social media!
Santa Marco
Santa-Marco’s favorite part of Herd Holiday is taking photos with the Marshall Family. Since we can’t do that this year, he has helped us make a few fun, digital options for everyone to try. Check out 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.
Herd Holiday Grand Prize
For a chance to win a special, socially distanced photo shoot with Santa-Marco, post a photo on social media showing us how you are celebrating a Herd Holiday at home this year! One lucky winner will be randomly selected and announced on the @MarshallU social channels Monday, December 14.
Contest Rules
Entries must be posted by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, December 13, 2020.
Photos must be posted to Facebook, Instagram or Twitter and must include #HerdHoliday and tag @MarshallU.
Check your privacy settings! If your social media account or post is private, we will not be able to see your entry.
All contest submissions must be family friendly. Marshall University holds the right to disqualify and delete any entries deemed inappropriate or a misrepresentation of the Marshall University brand.
Contest winner must be able to travel to the Huntington campus for a 30-minute photoshoot to be scheduled the week of Dec. 14.
For additional information, please contact socialmedia@marshall.edu.
Virtual Santa-Marco
Printable Holiday Card
Holiday Fun at Home
Gingerbread House Decorating Contest
The Division of Student Affairs has challenged a few of our campus departments in a friendly gingerbread decorating contest and we need the help of our entire #MarshallUFamily in selecting a winner!
Contest Voting
Contest voting begins December 7 on the @MarshallU Facebook page.
A photo album consisting of photos from each team will be posted at www.facebook.com/marshallu on Monday, Dec. 7.
The photo of the gingerbread house with the most likes by noon on Monday, December 21 will be the contest winner.
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.
Don’t forget to post a photo while mailing your letter using #HerdHoliday and tagging @MarshallU for a chance to win a Marshall Bookstore gift card. Contest ends December 24. Don’t forget to make sure your post is public so we can see it.
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!
Spread Holiday Cheer
Holiday Readings
The Night Before Christmas read by Marshall University President, Jerry Gilbert
Mooseltoe read by the Dr. Mindy Backus, professor in the College of Education and Professional Development
Holiday Music
Jingle Bells performed by Herd Men’s Basketball
Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer performed by the Division of Student Affairs
Deck the Halls performed by Marshall University Bands
Old Main Carolers
3rd Avenue Holiday Concert
Holiday Dance Performances
O Holy Night performed by senior company dancers from True Impact Performing Arts
Scrooge meets Marley from A Christmas Carol performed by senior company dancers from True Impact Performing Arts
Shop with Marco & Jingle
Visit the Marshall University Bookstore this holiday season to drop your letters to Santa in our special mailbox. Don’t forget to post a photo while mailing your letter using #HerdHoliday and tagging @MarshallU for a chance to win a Marshall Bookstore gift card.
Marco and Jingle Shop the Marshall Bookstore
Are you looking for the perfect gifts for all of the Herd Fans on your list this holiday season? Check out what Marco and Jingle found on their recent trip to the Marshall Bookstore. Don’t forget to follow @MarshallU on Facebook and Instagram through December 24 for chances to win some of #MarcosFavoriteThings!
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Gift with Purchase
The Marshall University Bookstore is offering a FREE GIFT with purchases of $25 or more while supplies last this holiday season. Shop in store Monday-Friday from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. or mention Herd Holiday in the comments at checkout when shopping marshallustore.com.
Shop Online
Can’t make it to the store this year? No problem! Shop online at marshallustore.com.
For Your Hungry Herd
Marshall University Dietetics and its Nutrition Education Program have provided healthy holiday recipes for our Marshall family to try this holiday season.
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Recipes from Past Marco’s Favorite Things
#HerdHoliday Contests
Herd Holiday Grand Prize Contest
For a chance to win a special, socially distanced photo shoot with Santa-Marco, post a photo on social media showing us how you are celebrating a Herd Holiday at home this year! One lucky winner will be randomly selected and announced on the @MarshallU social channels Monday, December 14. Contest Rules
Gingerbread Contest
Vote for your favorite gingerbread house December 7-21 on the @MarshallU Facebook page.
We want 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.
Letters to Santa Contest
Post a photo dropping your letter to Santa in our special mailbox at the Marshall University Bookstore using #HerdHoliday and tagging @MarshallU for a chance to win a Marshall Bookstore gift card. Contest Details
Virtual Scavenger Hunt
Marshall Athletics is hosting a virtual scavenger hunt. Post a photo of the items on social media above using #HerdHoliday and tagging @MarshallU for a chance to win a Marco bobble head. Don’t forget to make sure your post is public so we can see it.
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! Visit our Marco’s Favorite Things
Dr. Marco’s Scavenger Hunt
Join Marshall Health, the Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine and Dr. Marco for a fun, holiday scavenger hunt!
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
2020 Marco’s Favorite Things Contest
2020 Contest Winners:
December 1: Gift with purchase from the Marshall University Bookstore
December 2: Facebook winner Jeremy Samples
December 3: Instagram winner Jennifer Edwards
December 4: Facebook winner Dianne Ash
December 5: Facebook winner Jason N. Stephanie Cummings
December 6: Instagram winner Emily Backus
December 7: Facebook winner Vincent Richards
December 8: Instagram winner Adriene Pauley
December 9: Facebook winner Rita Mayes Adams
December 10: Facebook winner Michelle Ishida
December 11: Instagram winner Shayla Patton
December 12: Facebook winner Michelle Dozier
December 13: Facebook winner Heather Nicholas
December 14: Instagram winner Nevae Nichole
December 15: Instagram winner Lynn Merritt Sommerville
December 16: Facebook winner Scott Daniels
December 17: Instagram winner Clay Willis
Are you a contest winner? Contact socialmedia@marshall.edu for details.