On Tuesday, March 4, Marshall University President Brad D. Smith, faculty, staff, students and Marco will bring their green and white spirit and interactive displays to the West Virginia State Capitol, offering a glimpse into the vibrant community that defines Marshall. This year’s theme is Marshall Impact, showcasing the positive impact Marshall is making across the state.
The festivities will begin at 8:30 a.m. with a Marshall Morning Breakfast Reception in the lower rotunda, followed by displays and presentations in the upper rotunda and conclude with a group photo at 12:30 p.m.
Adding to the excitement this year, members of the Capitol and Greater Kanawha Alumni Chapters will be in attendance.
“Marshall Day at the Capitol gives legislators a look at Marshall’s successes and impact,” said Matt James, vice president of alumni relations. “This year, we’re lucky to have two of our alumni chapters from the state capitol region joining us. It’s important to highlight not only what we do on our campuses but also how our alumni contribute to our state.”
Sara Payne Scarbro, associate vice president of government relations and external affairs, said the long-standing tradition is a highlight for the university.
“The day allows our university family to highlight the incredible work underway at our institution,” Payne Scarbro said. “The main goal is to share how Marshall is making a statewide difference – a collective impact.”
She said it’s expected that both the House of Delegates and the State Senate will take up a resolution for Marshall Day.
Charlotte Weber, vice president of government relations, emphasized the cooperative nature of the event.
“This is a fantastic collaborative event, and we could not do what we do without the support and involvement of everyone at Marshall University,” Weber said. “Our hats are off to the amazing people at Marshall University who work every day to make a difference in our students’ lives and in the future prosperity of our state.”
Marshall’s Student Government Association, the President’s Office, the Provost’s Office, Alumni Affairs, the Marshall University Foundation, Marshall Health Network, the Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, Government Relations, the Marshall University Research Corporation, Marshall Athletics and University Marketing and Communications, among others are part of the planning committee.
Participating departments are encouraged to use the hashtags #MarshallUDay and #MarshallUImpact for their posts across social media that day.