Events


	*ALUMNI EVENTS*


	SEPTEMBER Thursday, September 24 "A Celebration of Music" from Murray State University presented by Independence Bank Join us at the Carson Four Rivers Center in Paducah, KY for a FREE reception and evening of the arts from Murray State University Doors open at 7:15 p.m. Reception is at 6:30 p.m. Pops concert at 7:30 p.m. The concert will include the MSU Wind Ensemble, University Orchestra, Concert Choir, Trumpet Ensemble, University Chorale, Percussion Ensemble, Jazz Orchestra and the 200+ member Racer Marching Band. “A Celebration of Music” is jointly sponsored by the Murray State University Department of Music, the MSU College of Humanities and Fine Arts, the MSU Office of Regional Stewardship and Outreach, the MSU Office of Recruitment, the MSU Alumni Association, the MSU Office of Development, University Communications, and WKMS.

	Friday-Saturday, September 25-26 Family Weekend Family Weekend is a special fall event full of activities for the families of MSU students. Held annually in September, Family Weekend is a great time for new 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(s) Award and much more. Families are encouraged to participate in the different activities and enjoy a weekend with their student on campus. Visit the Parents & Family website for more details.

	OCTOBER Friday-Saturday, October 9-10 Homecoming 2009 - "Grow with Murray State" Mark your calendars now to attend Homecoming 2009, “Grow with Murray State,” Oct. 9-10. Bill, ’50, and Irene Morgan of Benton, will serve as Grand Marshal’s of the Homecoming Parade on Saturday, Oct. 10. Mr. Morgan is a 1982 Distinguished Alumnus of Murray State University and served as president of the MSU Alumni Association from 1980-1981. His grandfather, the late W.E. Morgan, was a member of the first Murray State graduating class. For more information, contact the MSU Alumni Association at (800) 758-8510 or visit the Homecoming website for a list of events.