2008 News Releases

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January

1-14-08- Deadline for MLK Writing Contest is Friday, February 15

1-16-08- The Tradition Continues: CU to Host 20th Annual Phonathon

1-18-08- Several Science Classrooms Unavailable as CU Implements Remediation Procedures

1-22-08- Int’l Bluegrass Music Assn. Hall of Honor Inductee Everett Lilly Is Grand Groundhog Watcher for 30th Annual Groundhog Celebration at CU

1-23-08- CU to Celebrate Charter Day at State Capitol on Thursday, February 28

1-23-08- CU VPAD Closes Science Building for Spring 2008 Semester

1-23-08- CU to Host Dedication Ceremony for Rahall Technology Center on Tuesday, February 19

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February

2-1-08- Concord University Announces $60,000 Donation to Establish the Louis Joseph Bingham Scholarship Fund

2-2-08- Concord Charlie Sees His Shadow

2-5-08- Mercury Remediation in Progress in CU Science Building

2-8-08- Concord University Board of Governors to Meet Tuesday, February 2

2-11-08- CU to Host Spring “Grad Fair,” Monday, February 18

2-11-08- Governor to Headline CU Fundraiser at The Greenbrier, Saturday, April 5

2-12-08- Concord University Announces Endowment of Four Scholarships to Mercer County HS Graduates

2-13-08- CU to Host Dedication Ceremony for Rahall Technology Center on Tuesday, February 19

2-13-08- Opportunity for Students to Study Abroad—Deadline for Application, March 15

2-15-08- CU Announces Events in Celebration of Black History

2-15-08- CU Students to Perform at Carnegie Hall, Friday, February 29

2-19-08- SRO for Rahall Technology Dedication Ceremony

2-20-08- Concord University Represented at WVU Annual Literature Symposium for Undergraduate Students

2-21-08- Black Student Union at CU Sponsors Dinner, Performance, Sunday, February 24

2-22-2008- Recreation and Tourism Career Fair Slated for Wednesday, March 5

2-27-08- Dr. Gerald Lee to Perform Piano Recital at CU on Wednesday, March 5

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March

3-31-08- Concord University Board of Governors to Meet Wed., Apr. 2 and Thurs., Apr. 3

3-31-08- David Rosenbloom to Lecture Wednesday, April 2

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April

4-2-08- Governor Awards Research Grants to Three CU Faculty 

4-2-08- Concord University Board of Governors to Meet Tuesday, April 8

4-2-08- CU Students and Professor Present Research at Conference in Netherlands

4-3-08- Aloia Named 10th CU President

4-7-08- Statement from Dr. Beasley Regarding Proposed Tuition & Fee Increase at CU

4-14-08- Box City to Commence April 18

4-14-08- Tuesday, May 6 5K Walk/Run at Concord University to Support Roth Scholarship Fund

4-16-08- BSU at CU Makes Contribution to Daycare Center

4-16-08- BB&T Makes Third Installment on $50,000 Pledge

4-16-08- Beckley Native to Speak Thursday, April 17

4-17-08- Alpha Epsilon ETA awarded prestigious service grant

4-18-08- Concord University Holds Donor Appreciation Banquet

4-21-08- Concord Honored for Community Service

4-22-08- P. Buckley Moss Print to be Unveiled at CU, Friday, May 9

4-22-08- CU Presents Nine Musical Performances from which to Choose:  Big Band, Vocal Groups, and More

4-24-08- University Point:  Construction Begins

4-25-08- Dedication Ceremony Monday, May 5: Libby Alvis Dining Hall

4-28-08- Award-winning Journalist to Speak in Beckley, Wednesday, July 23

4-29-08- “CU at the Polls”:  Students to Host Forum on War in Iraq, Wednesday, April 30, 1 p.m.

4-29-08- Reed Scheduled to Perform Senior Voice Recital Thurs., May 8

4-30-08- Beasleys to be honored at Banquet, Friday, May 16

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May

5-6-08- Annual Honors Banquet Held at Concord

5-14-08- Business Seniors Honored at CU

5-14-08- Concord University Dining Hall Dedicated to Libby Alvis

5-14-08- Students Present Friedl Award to Dr. Elizabeth Roth

5-14-08 CU Commencement This Saturday—Watch Online

5-17-08- Beasleys Honored at Concord’s 133rd Commencement:  Student Center to be Named in President’s Honor

5-20-08- Candidates for Graduation, May 2008

5-20-08- Concord University Board of Governors to Meet Tuesday, June 3

5-20-08- 20th Annual Homer K. Ball Golf Tourney Slated for Friday, June 13

5-20-08- Concord Community Honors the Beasleys:  Student Center Naming and Gift Announced

5-22-08- Organization at CU Wins First Place in Design Contest

5-30-08- Theme and Music Announced for 22nd Annual Athens-Concord Town Social

5-30-08- CU Offers Monthly Installment Payment Plan

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June

6-3-08- Kent Gamble Recognized as Counselor of the Year

6-3-08- National Geographic Society Awards Grant to Train W.Va. Teachers