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PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT PERSON: TIM WARD September 2, 2008
SGA Communications Director
tim.ward@marshall.edu
(304) 696-2289
Marshall University Student Government Association to dedicate office honoring Dean Stephen Hensley and Dr. Joseph Stone
Huntington, W.Va. - After 84 years of existence, Marshall University Student Government Association will honor Dean Stephen Hensley and Dr. Joseph Stone for their continued dedication and service to SGA as both undergraduate students and faculty advisors.
The event will take place September 3, 2008 in the Student Government Association office located on campus in the Memorial Student Center, Room 2W29B at 4:00pm . The service will showcase the newly renovated SGA office and will include a special presentation for Hensley and Stone. A plaque will be given to each honoree to commemorate their time spent with SGA. Henceforth the office will be known as the Stone-Hensley Student Government Association Office.
This event is open to the public and the Marshall University is encouraged to attend.
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HUNTINGTON, WV AND MARSHALL UNIVERSITY TO PARTICIPATE IN NATIONWIDE AMERICA SUPPORTS YOU FREEDOMWALK ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2008
REMEMBERING 9-11 AND HONORING VETERANS
On Thursday, September 11, 2008 Huntington, W.Va., and Marshall University will join cities across America to host an America Supports You Freedom Walkto commemorate the lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001 and honor veterans. The 7-lap America Supports You Freedom Walk will be held at the Pullman Square on 3rd Avenue.
What: The 2008 America Supports You Freedom Walk
Sponsored by: Marshall University Student Government Association
When: Thursday, Sept. 11, 2008; 5:30 p.m.
Where: The walk will be held at Pullman Square
Who: Walk participants will include Marshall University President Dr.
Stephen Kopp, Huntington Mayor David Felinton, Marshall University students, faculty, and staff, Huntington veterans and community members
The America Supports You Freedom Walk calls on people to reflect on the lives lost on September 11, 2001; to honor our veterans, past and present; and renew our commitment to freedom and the values of our country. The ASY Freedom Walk is becoming a tradition in many places across the nation. Since 15,000 patriots took the initial walk in 2005, more than 390 Freedom Walks have taken place in all 50 states and at military installations around the globe.
To arrange an interview with a spokesperson or for more information about the Huntington, WV and Marshall University America Supports You Freedom Walk contact Cat Staley, MU SGA Campus Development Director at (304) 696-2289 or mailto:cat.staley@marshall.edu.
About America Supports You
America Supports You is a Department of Defense program dedicated to connecting members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families with individuals, groups, and businesses who want to support and encourage our military men and women. The America Supports You Web site, http://www.AmericaSupportsYou.mil, provides a one-stop location, connecting service members and their families to nearly 400 home front groups and 40 corporations ready to help. America Supports You home front groups show support in many ways including writing letters and e-mails, sending care packages, offering scholarships for family members, and helping the wounded when they return home.
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PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT PERSON: TIM WARD September 17, 2008
SGA Communications Director
tim.ward@marshall.edu
(304) 696-2289
Marshall University Student Government Association and Student Ambassadors to host the 2008 MU v. WVU blood drive.
Huntington, W.Va. - Marshall University Student Government Association and Student Ambassadors are teaming up to host the 2008 MU v. WVU blood drive for the American Red Cross. The annual competition is held at both schools simultaneously in an effort to increase donor turnout among students, faculty, and staff on campus.
The event will take place September 22, 2008 in the Don Morris Room in the Memorial Student Center and the following day, September 23, 2008, in Marco's located in the basement of the Memorial Student Center. The drive will begin at 11:00 a.m. and end at 5:00 p.m. on both days. Every donor will be entered into a drawing to win a $1000 gas card.
This event is open to the public and the Marshall University community is encouraged to attend.
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PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT PERSON: TIM WARD October 6, 2008
SGA Communications Director
tim.ward@marshall.edu
(304) 696-2289
Marshall University’s Pi Sigma Alpha and Student Government Association to host drinking age debate and forum
Huntington, W.Va. The Marshall University chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha (the National Political Science fraternity) and Student Government Association are hosting a debate and forum on the current discussion for lowering or upholding the national drinking age. The debate was originally started among university presidents, and has continued among students across college campuses.
The event will take place October 7, 2008 at 7:00pm in Corbly Hall Room 117. The debate will be brief with both sides represented, and then open forum for the floor.
This event is open to the public and the Marshall University community is encouraged to attend.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, October 08, 2008
Contact: Dave Wellman, Director of Communications (304) 696-7153
Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol abstracts due Oct. 24
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Marshall University students interested in submitting abstracts of their research to be considered for display at the 6th annual Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol in Charleston on March 12, 2009 have until Friday, Oct. 24 to do so.
The Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol Steering Committee is calling for students to submit an abstract of their research that represents any of the following 26 disciplines:
African Studies, Anthropology, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Communications, Criminal Justice, Economics, Engineering, Computer Science/Information Technology, English, Foreign Language, Forensic Science, Geography, Geosciences, History, International Studies, Mathematics, Native American Studies, Philosophy, Physics/Astronomy, Political Science, Psychology, Religious Studies, Sociology/Social Work and Women’s Studies.
The 5th annual Research Day last January attracted 100 students from 13 West Virginia colleges and universities. Eighteen Marshall students participated. During Research Day, students present their discoveries in poster format and talk to legislators about their findings. The projects are original research and the posters are designed for a general audience.
Dr. Michael Castellani, chair of Marshall’s chemistry department and co-chair of the Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol Steering Committee, said the event helps members of the Legislature understand the importance of undergraduate research and encourages any students who are interested in participating to apply.
“It’s a great way for students to participate in the democratic process and involves their education at the same time,” Castellani said.
For information on how to submit abstracts, students may visit www.marshall.edu/urdc, or contact Castellani at (304) 696-6486.