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August 3-4, 2013

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Herd fans to choose Marco costume from among three Concepts HUNTINGTON, WV – Marshall University’s beloved mascot is getting a new costume, and for the first time the responsibility of choosing his new look is in the hands of Thundering Herd fans and friends. Beginning July 24th through Facebook social media, Herd fans have the opportunity to determine whether Marco will keep his current design or be given a new or updated look. His current costume, after five years of extensive wear, travel, cleaning and repair, has been stretched as far as it can, so it’s time to replace it, said Matt Turner, Marshall’s chief of staff. “There’s no doubt that Marco means a lot to our fans and alumni so we want their help to HERD ON PAGE 9

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Celebrate summer with live music, drinks and dancing in the Clay Center Garden CHARLESTON, WV - Dance to live music, sip complimentary drinks and sample southern snacks at a laid back fundraising event in the Clay Center’s Susan Runyan Maier Sculpture Garden. The second annual Backyard Bluegrass presented by Friends of Clay Center is Friday, August 23 at 8 p.m.

Get on your feet as local band The Band Wagon cranks out bluegrass jams that’ll make you want to grab a partner for a few turns around the dance floor. Enjoy a variety of complimentary drinks, including Goose Island beer and specialty drinks from Smooth Ambler Spirits, and kick back at an adults-only event that

celebrates all your favorite things about downhome summer nights. Guests must be at least 21 years of age. Tickets are $45. To purchase tickets, visit www.theclaycenter.org/backyardbluegrass or call 304-5613521. Friends of Clay members get $10 off, as well as discounts to

other special events. To join Friends and start saving now, call 304-561-3521. For more information on this and other Friends events, visit www.facebook.com/friendsofclaycenter. Host opportunities start at just $100 and include event tickets and public recognition. Call 304-561-3536 for more information.

Marshall University Forensic Science Graduate Program ranks number one in the nation on national assessment test scores HUNTINGTON, WV - The Marshall University Forensic Science Graduate Program once again is ranked number one in the country for its students receiving the highest overall scores on the Forensic Science Assessment Test, a qualifying test offered each year by the American Board of Criminalistics. In addition, a Marshall student received the highest test score from among 179 students from 15 other forensic science programs that participated in the test. Of the top 25 highest test scores ranked, 11 were students from the Marshall Forensic Science Graduate Program. Dr. Pamela Staton, program coordinator, said the test scores are evidence of the high

quality education the program provides. “The quality of an academic program can be measured by a program’s achievement of national accreditation and how well its students perform on national board examinations,” she said. “The Forensic Science Graduate Program at Marshall University has achieved both of these honorable distinctions. This translates to high quality forensic science services to law enforcement, the legal profession, and the public as graduates of this program become forensic scientists in the field.” Dr. Terry W. Fenger, director of the forensic science graduate program, said the test is useful for assessing the program’s strengths and demon-

strating to prospective students and the general public its ability to meet national standards. “The results demonstrate not only the quality of the program and its students, but the dedication of its full-time faculty and the many adjunct faculty members,” Fenger said. “The program greatly benefits from the input of law enforcement and criminal justice system professionals here locally and across the state.” Marshall’s program is accredited by the Forensic Science Education Programs Accreditation Commission (FEPAC) of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences. The students who participated in this examination, which was administered in Spring 2013, are now gradu-

ates of Marshall’s nationally recognized Forensic Science Program. They demonstrated their knowledge in disciplines including forensic biology, controlled substances, trace analysis, toxicology, latent prints, questioned documents, fire debris and firearms/tool marks. The test is offered to students in their last semester of an academic forensic science program. While seeking their first jobs, recent college graduates may use their test results to demonstrate their knowledge across a broad range of forensic science disciplines. The American Board of Criminalistics offers a wide array of testing and certification services that focus on the forensic sciences.

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