The Newsletter for Marshall University                                      July 20, 2022
Faculty and Staff 
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HLC Quality Initiative set to begin this fall

In the fall semester, Marshall will begin a new, three-year quality initiative, as part of the Higher Learning Commission’s accreditation process. Included in the initiative is an array of projects, all with the intention of promoting a strong and inclusive institution through the three-year initiative and beyond. The overall focus of the HLC Quality Initiative is Building a Stronger and …

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Steel of West Virginia commits $25,000 to College of Engineering and Computer Sciences’ co-op program

Steel of West Virginia Inc. has pledged $25,000 over two years to the College of Engineering and Computer Sciences in support of the college’s co-op program. The co-op program was developed and designed to link students and employers, providing students with paid, full-time work experiences that support the educational process. During co-op, students take a leave of absence from the …

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Three to be inducted into the School of Journalism and Mass Communications Hall of Fame

The W. Page Pitt School of Journalism and Mass Communications (SOJMC) Hall of Fame is welcoming three new members. Kathy Cosco, Patricia Proctor and Giles Snyder will be inducted into the hall during a ceremony this fall. “This year’s inductees are exceptional leaders in the field of journalism and mass communications,” said Sandy York, interim SOJMC director. “It is a privilege to honor them …

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Davis receives Exemplary Course Award from Blackboard

Dr. Elbert Davis, assistant professor of curriculum and instruction, has received a Blackboard Exemplary Course Program (ECP) Award for the course, “Sociology of American Schools.” According to Blackboard's website, ECP winners demonstrate excellence in course design, interaction and collaboration, assessment and learner support. “It is clear that the efforts made by Elbert Davis improve the quality of online learning for …

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Art sale to feature works by Cornfeld

The Huntington Museum of Art will host a fine art sale of works by retired Marshall University Professor Michael Cornfeld later this month. The works will include drawings in pastel, charcoal and colored pencils, as well as  a selection of prints he created, and they will be available for viewing and for purchase July 22-24 at the museum, located two …

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SAVE THE DATE: Research Day 2022 set for Oct. 28, abstracts due Aug. 22

The 34th Annual Marshall University Health Sciences Research Day will be held Friday, Oct. 28. Abstracts may be submitted now through Aug. 22. Submit your abstract at jcesom.marshall.edu/researchday.
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Coronavirus Statistics:

New Cases Since July 6, 2022

   Students: 5
   Faculty: 0
   Staff*: 1

* Includes auxiliary employees (Sodexo, Aetna, Rec Center, etc.)

All testing is being done in partnership with Marshall Health, Cabell Huntington Hospital, Pleasant Valley Hospital, QLabs Inc. and MedExpress Urgent Care.

The most recent information is always available at www.marshall.edu/coronavirus/dashboard.
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The next regular issue of We Are...Marshall will be distributed July 27, 2022. Please send items for consideration to WAMnewsletter@marshall.edu by 5 p.m. Monday, July 25, 2022.
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