WHAT: 2010 Konica Minolta Gator Bowl fan activities, including Mountaineer Connection Fan Experience

WHERE: Jacksonville Landing’s Mavericks Rock N’ Honky Tonk Concert Hall and Twisted Martini in Jacksonville, Fl. and Tamarack in Beckley, W.Va.

WHEN: Tamarack events will take place on Dec. 30 from 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; Mountaineer Connection Fan Experience will be held from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Dec. 31

WHO: Fans and friends of West Virginia University, The Pride of West Virginia Pep Band, WVU cheerleaders, Mountaineer mascot and other WVU officials.

MEDIA: Any members of the media interested in setting up an interview with a WVU representative in Jacksonville can contact Tara Curtis with the WVU Alumni Association at 304-698-2472.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: A complete schedule of events and related information is available at http://wvutoday.wvu.edu/n/2009/12/15/gator-bowl-bound-mountaineers-can-take-advantage-of-fan-activities .

Alumni and friends not traveling to the bowl game can visit WVU BowlSpace – http://bowlgame.wvu.edu/ – where they can show support for the team and, of course, read about the latest bowl activities and events, including blogs from students and alumni.

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cd/12/21/09

CONTACT: Tara Curtis, WVU Alumni Association
304-698-2472, tara.curtis@mail.wvu.edu