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The Newsletter for Marshall University Aug. 31, 2022
Faculty and Staff
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U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, representatives of Marshall University and Mountwest Community and Technical College, and other dignitaries cut the ribbon on the new Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT) program’s facility at Huntington Tri-State Airport Aug. 25. "This program was made possible by the collaborative relationship between Mountwest and Marshall,” said Dr. Joshua Baker, president of Mountwest. “Each institution made valuable contributions … Read more. |
The Marshall University Board of Governors and the entire university community is saddened to share that former Board of Governors member, Marshall alumna and friend to many, Sandra Thomas, passed away this past weekend. “Sandy was an inspiration to all, and she will be missed. She was a wonderful thought partner with a deep commitment to Marshall University. She role …
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The Marshall Artists Series has announced the return of a full season of shows and events for the 86th season. Packed with music, film, comedy, dance and holiday-themed specials, the season is sure to entertain one and all. Since 1936, the Marshall Artists Series has served as the cultural center for Marshall University students and the surrounding communities, cultivating a …
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The Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine’s Standing Out in Our Field 7 raised more than $100,000 for its student scholarship endowment. The annual event was held Aug. 27 at the Barboursville Soccer Complex. “After a two-year pandemic hiatus, it was wonderful to see so many come out to enjoy the event and support the education of our current and …
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Marshall has launched a new pedestrian safety campaign on its Huntington campus to create continued awareness for students and staff who cross busy streets daily. The campaign is called Heads Up Herd, reminding pedestrians to keep their heads up and their eyes off of their cell phones. Pedestrians are also reminded to cross streets at crosswalks; always look left, right …
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Marshall’s Amicus Curiae Lecture Series on Constitutional Democracy is kicking off the 2022 fall semester and the 10th season with Dr. Joseph Uscinski, who will present “Getting Conspiracy Theories Right,” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 1. The lecture will take place in the Brad D. Smith Foundation Hall on Marshall’s Huntington campus. Uscinski is the co-author of American Conspiracy Theories, …
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Join us for our monthly German Meet & Eat this Friday, Sept. 2! This is a casual German conversation group open to students and residents. There is no age limit or skill level necessary, and all are welcome. The idea is to meet new people and have interesting conversations in German (or English). All are welcome; hope to see you there! When? Friday, Sept. 2, 5 p.m. Where? Bahnhof Restaurant in Huntington, 745 …
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Greetings! We are starting a Neurodiversity Alliance on campus and would like to invite you to join a coalition of students, faculty, staff, and administrators working to promote awareness and equity for neurodiverse members of our campus community. We welcome neurodivergent folks and allies to join. If you are interested in joining or learning more about the Neurodiversity Alliance, please …
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The Honors College provides faculty of programs from across the university the opportunity to design and teach Honors Seminars (as sections of HON 480) on subjects that inspire them, but that they may not have the opportunity to teach within their regular teaching duties. Faculty in our small seminars work with outstanding, highly-motivated students to actively explore a subject together …
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A test of the MU Alert emergency messaging system will be conducted Wednesday, Sept. 7. Marshall community members who are subscribed to MU Alert are asked to be sure that they have received the message that morning. If a message has not been received by noon, a subscriber should review and update his or her contact information in the myMU/MU …
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Would you like to have a free textbook available to your students? An Open Textbook Workshop and paid review opportunity will be held on on Wednesday, Sept. 14, from 2 - 3 p.m. in Drinko Library 349 with Margaret Sullivan and Larry Sheret from Marshall Libraries, and Marty Laubach from the Department of Sociology and Anthropology. Participants will learn the …
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Marshall University will host the 2022 Marshall Safety Conference Thursday, Sept. 15, at Brad D. Smith Foundation Hall. The event goes on from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and will focus on “The Elements of Leadership.” It’s a chance to hear from speakers in the occupational safety and health industry as well as the luncheon speaker, former Marshall Football Coach Bobby Pruett. Speakers include, in …
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Salem Badr, M.D., F.A.C.C., joins Marshall Health’s team of cardiologists. He has been appointed medical director of their structural heart program and an assistant professor of medicine at the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine. Badr specializes in invasive and interventional cardiology, interventional peripheral vascular therapies and structural heart interventions like transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), mitral clip, …
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Chad S. Fisher, Esq., FACMPE, FACHE, administrator for the department of orthopaedic surgery, recently earned certification as a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE), the nation’s leading professional society for health care leaders. To obtain fellow status, candidates must earn continuing education hours, demonstrate professional/community involvement and pass a comprehensive examination. Fellows also are committed to ongoing …
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Applications are now being accepted for the Sarah Denman Faces of Appalachia Fellowship Award* for the 2023– 2024 academic year. The deadline for submissions is December 31, 2022. The purpose of this fellowship award, sponsored by the Center for the Study of Ethnicity and Gender in Appalachia (CSEGA), is to promote scholarship on gender, race, and/or ethnicity in Appalachia. The fellowship …
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Coronavirus Statistics:New Cases Since Aug. 16, 2022 Students: 8
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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