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Watson appears in Alan Jackson’s “Good Time” Video When Alan Jackson’s new music video “Good Time” debuted on CMT (Country Music Television) in May, Murray ’s own Amy Watson was on the scene. Reporter/anchor for News Channel 5 in Nashville, Tenn., Watson portrays a news reporter in the summertime video. MORE MSU Alumni Association Honors Graham and Cayce The Murray State University Alumni Association would like to congratulate Maj. Gen. Mark Graham, '77 and Col. Lyle Cayce, '78, 2008 recipients of the MSU Distinguished Alumnus Award. MORE Quisenberry to Referee Olympic Soccer in Beijing Kermit Quisenberry, 1993 and 1995 Murray State University alumnus, has been selected to officiate men’s soccer at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing. Quisenberry is one of six FIFA (International Federation of Association Football) soccer referees from the United States officiating in the 2008 Olympic Games. MORE "Year
of the Racer!"- Homecoming 2008: October 9-11 2008 Alumni Reunion Weekend Recap The class of 1958 enjoyed a memorable weekend on campus. Click here to see photos of their events. Fayette/Franklin Co. Alumni & Friends Summer Send Off Meet, greet and eat with MSU President Randy J. Dunn and welcome incoming freshmen at our annual Summer Send Off! Also on hand, MSU reps from the alumni affairs and recruitment offices. Barbecue and the fixin! Dress casual! Thursday, July 24, 6:30 p.m. Home of James Waller, 11 Deepwood Dr., Lexington KY No charge, but reservations are required. RSVP by July 17 by calling the alumni association at 800-758-9510 or (270) 809-5600. The event is co-hosted by Bob '56 and Sylvia Waller and Frank '58 and Pat Perdew Miller '59. Murray State Alumnus Jesse D. Jones Establishes Two Awards in the College of Science, Engineering & Technology
Jesse D. Jones, 1964 Murray State alumnus of Baton Rouge, La., recently created and endowed the Dr. Neil V. Weber Award for Excellence , recognizing the accomplishments of former dean of the College of Science, Engineering & Technology (CSET), Dr. Neil Weber (far right), who retired in December of 2007. This $2,500 annual award will be given to an administrator or faculty member in the CSET who displays outstanding service and contributions to the university through academic research grants and development; classroom activities; student recruitment; governmental relations; publications; and/or assistance with matters of accreditation. The first recipient of this distinguished award is Dr. Tom Kind (center), Chairman of the MSU Department of Geoscience. Dr. Bob Pervine (left), has served as Interim Dean of the CSET since Dr. Weber’s retirement.
Jones also established and endowed the Dr. Karl F. Hussung Outstanding Professor in Chemistry Award in honor of his former professor. This $1,000 annual award will be given to a member of the MSU Department of Chemistry who displays teaching excellence and exceptional service to the university. Professional activity and research may also be considered when choosing a recipient. Pictured (from left) is Dr. Judy Ratliff, Chair of the MSU Department of Chemistry, Dr. Karl F. Hussung, former MSU Professor of Chemistry, Dr. Ricky Cox, MSU professor of Chemistry and the first recipient of this award, and Dr. Bob Pervine, Interim Dean of the CSET.
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Reunion Family Weekend: September 12-13 Join new Racer families in a special fall event full of activities. Family Weekend is a great time for MSU parents to reconnect with their students after their first month of college. Activities include Mr. MSU, receptions and open houses, a Racer football game, the presentation of the Outstanding Parent Award and much more. Visit the Parents website for details as they become available.
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