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HUNTINGTON -- Marshall University had a Graduation Celebration on Tuesday afternoon to help summer graduates and expectant December grads prepare for their next step.

The event continued Wednesday, Nov. 4, in the Memorial Student Center. Representatives from nearly all of the campus offices, including financial aid, bursar, career services, the Marshall Graduate College and alumni relations were in attendance. Students could purchase caps and gowns, class rings and announcements.

The event worked well for senior history major Adam Curry. He said he was able to get a lot done in one afternoon without interfering with classes.

"This is very important," Curry said. "It helps reassure myself that on Dec. 5, I'll be graduating."

Marshall will have its fall commencement on Saturday, Dec. 5.

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Kyle Gresham, who is graduating in December, speaks with Jostens representative Kay Leedy about cap and gowns during Marshall University's Graduation Celebration on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009, at the Memorial Student Center.

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Bruce Stec, who is graduating in December, tries on a class ring during Marshall University's Graduation Celebration on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009, at the Memorial Student Center.

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Emily Harbaugh, who is graduating in December, tries on a gown during Marshall University's Graduation Celebration on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009, at the Memorial Student Center.

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Kellie Sibley, who is graduating in December, tries on a class ring during Marshall University's Graduation Celebration on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009, at the Memorial Student Center.

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Marshall University's Graduation Celebration is held on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009, at the Memorial Student Center. The event gave graduates a chance to purchase cap and gowns, class rings, announcements and seek advice for finding jobs.

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Sara Hatfield, who is graduating in December, speaks to Jostens representative Kay Leedy during Marshall Universit's Graduation Celebration on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009, at the Memorial Student Center.

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Victor Sweetser and Amber Bentley assist students John Perry and Josh Daniels with information about Marshall Job Tracks and ways to get their resumes in order during Marshall University's Graduation Celebration on Tuesday, November 3, 2009, at the Memorial Student Center.

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