Representatives from Marshall will be at the Capitol from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., greeting visitors and interacting with legislators. Forty-five displays promoting a variety of programs will be set up during the event, which is being organized by the MU office of alumni relations.
“Once again it is a privilege to spend time with our elected state leaders at the West Virginia Capitol Complex and showcase the numerous programs and ongoing projects at Marshall University,” said Matt Hayes, executive director of Alumni Relations. “Our office is pleased with the large group of campus participants representing the university this year. There are so many great things to talk about where Marshall University is concerned and this is our day to position those topics center stage in the eyes of our state legislators.”
During its visit to the Capitol, Marshall also will celebrate the Thundering Herd’s 16-10 victory over the University of Connecticut in the St. Petersburg Bowl. The bowl trophy will be on display and Coach Doc Holliday and Athletic Director Mike Hamrick will attend. The victory over U-Conn was the fifth in a row in a bowl game for Marshall.
Hayes said representatives from Marshall will be hosting exhibits, greeting visitors and interacting with legislators, while emphasizing that every Marshall degree earned is an investment in the future of West Virginia.