Marshall Magazine Autumn 2022

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ALUMNI MAJOR ACTIVITY SCHEDULE

Monday, Oct. 24 OFFICE DECORATION WHEN: All Week WHERE: Marshall University Huntington Campus INFO: Campus offices are asked to decorate using the Homecoming theme. The offices are judged on Thursday of Homecoming Week and prizes awarded at the Friday, Oct. 28, Picnic on the Plaza. Prizes are awarded in multiple categories for large and small offices. Registration at HerdAlum.com. UNITY WALK / HOMECOMING COURT ANNOUNCEMENT WHEN: Late Afternoon WHERE: Memorial Student Center Plaza INFO: All students, teams, organizations, residence halls, faculty, staff and community members were invited to walk the campus perimeter and show their Marshall pride ending with the naming of the 2022 Homecoming Court. Thursday, Oct. 27 HOMECOMING PARADE WHEN: 6:30 p.m. WHERE: Downtown Huntington INFO: Floats, marching bands and everything you love about parades fill the Thursday night air! And if you can’t make it, join us @MarshallUAlumni and @MarshallU for a broadcast of the parade! PEP RALLY & BONFIRE WHEN: 7:30 p.m. WHERE: Harless Field INFO: A new tradition! Alumni and students enjoy a bonfire with plenty of entertainment and activities featuring university coaches, cheerleaders and team members, the Marshall University Marching Thunder, float awards and much more!

Friday, Oct. 28 PICNIC ON THE PLAZA

Saturday, Oct. 29 HOMECOMING STAMPEDE 5K WHEN: 8 a.m. WHERE: Meet at John Marshall Statue INFO: Students, faculty, alumni and Marshall University supporters are invited to come together for a fun run around campus featuring a brand new route weaving throughout campus with multiple age groups and prizes. MARSHALL ALUMNI & FAMILY TAILGATE WHEN: 3 hours before kickoff WHERE: Joan C. Edwards Stadium East Lot (Beside Chris Cline Indoor Athletic Facility) INFO: ALL are invited to this wonderful tailgating experience in a brand new location! Enjoy great food, hang with friends, play tailgating games and enjoy performances by the Marching Thunder, Marshall University Cheerleaders and greetings from special guests. Don’t miss the famous Marshall Alumni & Family Tailgate prior to the game! Tickets and information are available at HerdAlum.com/ HerdHomecoming. HOMECOMING GAME VS. COASTAL CAROLINA WHEN: TBD WHERE: Joan C. Edwards Stadium INFO: Marshall battles new Sun Belt Conference foe, the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers, in the annual Homecoming Game! Game time will be announced a few weeks before the game. For a complete schedule of events visit HerdAlum.com/ HerdHomecoming.

WHEN: 11:30 a.m. WHERE: Memorial Student Center Plaza INFO: Marshall’s largest and most exciting on-campus Homecoming party! The Marshall University Alumni Association throw a party with free food, drinks, music, games, plus special appearances by the Marching Thunder, cheerleaders, coaches, players and more! Lots of fun for students, faculty and alumni! MARSHALL STAMFEED WHEN: TBD WHERE: Downtown Huntington INFO: A new event on the Homecoming schedule! Join the Marshall University Alumni Association on a tour of popular Huntington eateries and pubs for a fun evening of food and drinks! More information is available at HerdAlum.com/ HerdHomecoming.

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