Topic: Marshall to welcome new president with Dec. 2 reception

[Big City]

Marshall University Board of Governors members will welcome the school’s new president next month with a reception on campus.

Jerome Gilbert, whom the board hired last month, will be introduced Dec. 2 at the Joan C. Edwards Performing Arts Center in Huntington. The meeting, as well as a reception with Gilbert and his wife, Leigh, are open to the public.

Gilbert will be the university’s 37th president. He replaces interim President Gary White, who was appointed after the unexpected December death of President Stephen Kopp.

Gilbert was one of three finalists who interviewed for the job in October. Board Chairman Michael Sellards said Gilbert’s presidency opens an exciting chapter for the university.

“His vision and leadership are just what we need to propel us forward to become an even greater university,” he said.

http://www.wvgazettemail.com/article/20151118/GZ01/151119483/1101

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. –Marshall University’s Board of Governors will host a public event on Wednesday, Dec. 2, to officially welcome Dr. Jerome A. “Jerry” Gilbert as the university’s 37th president.

The program will begin at 2 p.m. in the Joan C. Edwards Performing Arts Center, 1655 Fifth Ave., Huntington.

http://www.huntingtonnews.net/125484

[Thunders]

Was he at the fountain ceremony?  If not then I'm surprised he wouldn't have been a part of that since he is just coming in and should see what that means to the program and school.

[HerdHead]

New Pres Gilbert and his wife sat in the front row at the Fountain Ceremony. 

In his speech, current President White did a masterful job of connecting Pres Kopp, those who perished in the crash, and new Pres Gilbert. 

[Thunders]

Very cool

[ShawHerd]

Surprised you haven't watched the ceremony yet Thunders.