Don’t get the idea that this was a typical week in the life of Marshall University. It was a week filled with Constitution Week observances, culminating in the investiture of Dr. Jerome A. Gilbert as the 37th president of the university. It was a week that showcased much of what makes Marshall great … students, faculty and staff members, alumni and in particular, a feeling of family that has given rise to a new marketing and advertising effort for the university. Photographer Rick Haye, who as a nearly 40-year employee has seen many weeks at Marshall, captured the images on the next pages that show Marshall as it celebrated the anniversary of the birth of John Marshall, for whom the university is named, and the formal beginning of President Gilbert’s time in office.
Above: President Jerome A. Gilbert (left) is congratulated by Dr. Paul Hill, chancellor of the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission, after taking the oath of office September 22, 2016. Looking on are Wyatt Scaggs, Chairman, Marshall University Board of Governors; and former Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin.
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President Gilbert smiles at his granddaughter, Eliza, as he begins his investiture address. |
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Dr. William Fox, dean emeritus of Mississippi State University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, gives remarks during the investiture ceremony. |
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Bernie Coston, Marshall University Foundation board member and former Herd Alumni president, provides the introduction to the investiture ceremony. |
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Former Governor of West Virginia and Marshall University graduate Earl Ray Tomblin speaks at the investiture ceremony. |
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Gary G. White, former interim president of Marshall University, welcomes guests to the investiture ceremony. |
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Kay H. Goodwin, former cabinet secretary of the West Virginia Department of Education and the Arts, offers greetings during the investiture ceremony. |
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Dr. Mark Keenum, president of Mississippi State University, gives remarks during the investiture ceremony. |
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Marshall University Wind Symphony entertains guests. |
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Marshall President Jerry Gilbert, wife Leigh, and Mrs. Gilbert’s niece and husband, Heather and Peter Kauffman, enjoy the reception at the President’s House the evening before the investiture. |
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Gilbert’s granddaughter, Eliza, enjoys the festivities with her father, Peter Gilbert, President and Mrs. Gilbert’s son. |
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John Eric Booth furnished music during the reception at the President’s House. |