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New facilities, programs define new '09 semester
Welcome to the Spring of 2009 at Marshall University. Whether you are a new student getting a start in the second semester, a freshman coming off your first winter break or a veteran at Marshall, there are a few things you should know about the upcoming weeks.
AM I DREAMING? Here it is May 2009 and I'm FINALLY graduating. I didn't think this day would ever come. What a relief to have my degree. Now all I need is a job. Wait a minute...I don't have a resume...Do I need cover letters too?....Who can I use as references?... Can I even find a job in my field?....Where do I want to live?...WHY AM I JUST NOW ASKING MYSELF THESE QUESTIONS?
Summer Destinations
Check out what's new at popular vacation spots, such as Myrtle Beach and the Smoky Mountains, and start planning your summer vacation.
Camden Park memories
Check out photo galleries, videos and memories of Camden Park, West Virginia's only amusement park. The park celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2003.
Graduation 2009
Check here for prom photos, local graduation dates and lists of our graduates in the Tri-State's Class of 2009.
Youth Soccer
The 2009 U.S. Youth Soccer Region I Championships is coming to Barboursville July 2 through July 7 and is expected to bring more than 14,000 visitors. Check here for updates.
Yard Sale Finder
Looking for a local yard sale in the next seven days? Check out this map to show you where the deals are, based on Herald-Dispatch classifieds. The map is updated daily.
Downtown Walking Tour
Download our mp3 file for your iPod, print our PDF map and and take a walking tour of downtown Huntington.
Bride Guide 2009
Need advice on planning your upcoming nuptials? Check out the Bride Guide, which includes a rich list of possible wedding reception sites, sorted by seating limits.
Tri-State Visitors' Guide
Check out great shopping, dining, lodging and other entertainment opportunities in West Virginia, Ohio and Kentucky.
Purchase a photo reprint
Our professional photographers are always out and about in the Tri-State. If you know of an image you would like to purchase, click here to fill out the form.
Tri-State's Most Wanted
The Herald-Dispatch's “Tri-State’s Most Wanted” list has featured several fugitives since June 2006, many of whom have been captured.
Tri-State Photo Gift Gallery
Choose from more than 100 images of the Tri-State from The Herald-Dispatch’s digital archives -- we even offer custom framing.
Send us your youth sports photos
Send a photo of your favorite Little Leaguer or cheerleader for our youth sports photo galleries.
Send us your pet photos
If they're furry, feathered or slimy, send us photos of your pets to display in our online galleries.
Birthdays and Babies
Want to announce a birth or wish a friend happy birthday? Click here to view galleries and fill out the form.
This semester, students and alumni can visit Career Services on 5th Avenue for a number of expanded services. Career Services will also host these events around campus:
For those so inclined, there are several transportation options available in the Huntington area.
Jan. 26-30 -- Step In The Name Of Love Kandy Sale to benefit St. Jude, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Student Center lobby.
With the holidays in your rearview mirror and the weather more often than not cold and gray, you might find yourself with a case of the winter blues, or maybe even full-blown depression.
Getting a case of the sniffles can be annoying when you're already trying to balance a full academic and social calendar. Getting the full-blown flu can plain old stop you in your tracks.
HUNTINGTON -- Mitchell Scott had two job offers in the field of occupational safety, but the Marshall University December graduate turned them down because they were short term and didn't come with moving expenses.
Can you pay Marshall University homage by singing the alma mater? In case you've gone through four or five years of school and still haven't picked up the words, here they are:
There's a wealth of parks and recreation in the area, including 11 parks nearby under the direction of the Greater Huntington Parks and Recreation District, a state park within 15 minutes of campus, and a wealth of activities across the river in the Wayne National Forest in Ohio, and at the many state parks in Eastern Kentucky, including Carter Caves State Resort Park in Olive Hill, Ky., where you can hike, horseback ride, canoe, fish, camp and find mild to wild caving experiences.
Whether you're looking to network within your major or make some new friends, there's a club or campus group at Marshall to meet your needs.
Leaving the relative comfort and safety of home can be challenging -- as can keeping up with school work without Mom or Dad there to nag you about it.
There are several religious organizations and clubs right on campus. There are also a variety of choices in the Huntington area. The following alphabetical list is by no means exhaustive, but attempts to provide a significant sampling of local faiths.
