RCBI, Marshall to host FIRST LEGO League Tournament
The Robert C. Byrd Institute for Advanced Flexible Manufacturing (RCBI) and Marshall University will host challengers from across the state during the FIRST LEGO League Regional Qualifier Saturday, Nov. 15, in downtown Huntington. Students ages 9 to 14 will compete in several challenges, including one in which they will program LEGO robots to maneuver a […]
Mineralogical Society of America Distinguished Lecturer Speaking at Concord University
Mineralogical Society of America Distinguished Lecturer, Dr. Lutz Nasdala, will speak at Concord University on Monday, Nov. 17, 2014. His lecture begins at 4 p.m. in Room 400 of the Science Building. There is no admission charge and the community is invited to attend. Dr. Nasdala is a professor for mineralogy and spectroscopy at the […]
Grand opening for Marshall Nursing Simulation Center Scheduled for Nov. 19 and 20 in Huntington and Point Pleasant
The Marshall University School of Nursing will showcase its new Nursing Simulation Center for the Huntington and Point Pleasant campuses Nov. 19 and 20. Dr. Denise Landry, chair of the School of Nursing, said members of the Marshall community can view the Nursing Simulation Center on the Huntington campus from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, […]
Trees of Our Heritage – Holiday Open House
The Blennerhassett Museum’s Holiday Open House, featuring the popular annual Trees of Our Heritage exhibit, is Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014, 1-3 p.m. This open house kicks off a six-week display of 33 Christmas trees representing different countries around the globe and special themed trees. The event includes entertainment, refreshments and Father Christmas. The entertainment includes […]
BMH could get $1 Million in Fundraiser Challenge
A family foundation with Boone County connections has made a change for those raising funds for new medical equipment for the new Boone County Hospital. “They will match, dollar for dollar, up to $500,000 all donations for the new Boone County Hospital,” said Denver Allen, the hospital’s fundraising campaign director. “If we are able to […]
College Internship Offers Perfect Experience for WLU Student
West Liberty University student body president Evan Newman knows the value of an internship. Because of that he ended up working on one of the region’s most exciting political campaigns, the West Virginia race for the 1st Senatorial District seat that pitted Sen. Rocky Fitzsimmons against Delegate Ryan Ferns. Ferns won, collecting 13,709 votes to […]