WVU Alumni Association announces plans for away football events

August 2nd, 2007

The West Virginia University Alumni Association is taking its pre-game show on the road. Alumni and friends who are traveling to cheer on the Mountaineers in the coming weeks can stop by one of the pre-game events hosted by the Alumni Association and area alumni chapters.

We are excited about traveling around the country this fall to mingle with fellow alumni and offer a gathering place for fellow Mountaineers,said Stephen L. Douglas, president and chief executive officer, WVU Alumni Association.These pre-game events allow us to build connections and enjoy one anothers company, while showing our support for the football team.

The schedule for away pre-game events is as follows:

  • Marshall * 7:30 -11 a.m. at Veterans Memorial Field House. Cost is $20 and includes parking, a bag breakfast, cash bar, WVU Bookstore souvenir stand and live entertainment.
  • *Maryland * 47:30 p.m. at UMUC by Marriott. Cost is $20 and includes hamburgers, hot dogs, baked beans, chips, soda, water, and cash bar.
  • *South Florida * 58 p.m. at Raymond James Stadium. Cost is $20 and includes BBQ buffet and cash bar
  • *Syracuse * Sheraton Syracuse University Hotel&Conference Center. Cost is $15 and includes heavy hors doeuvres and cash bar. (Time to be announced)
  • *Rutgers * Corporate Tent Village. Cost is $25 and includes hamburgers, hot dogs, soft drinks and other beer. (Time to be announced)
  • *Cincinnati (Nov. 17) Great American Ballpark. Details to be provided at a later date.

A complete list of events and details can be found on the Associations on-line calendar athttp://alumni.wvu.eduAttendees must pre-register for the events by contacting the WVU Alumni Association. For more information or to register, call 1-866-WVU-ALUM (1-866-988-2586).

The WVU Alumni Association, chartered in 1873, represents more than 170,000 university graduates residing in every county in West Virginia, every state in the union and approximately 60 foreign nations. With nearly 100 registered chapters and constituent groups, the associations 29,000 dues-paying members support Homecoming Weekend, the WVU Academy of Distinguished Alumni, Loyalty Permanent Endowment Fund, and dozens of other social and philanthropic programs.