A ribbon-cutting ceremony is set for 4-4:30 p.m. Friday (Aug. 29) to celebrate the new WVU Mountaineer Marching Band Pride Practice Facility located at the Med Fields on Chestnut Ridge Road in Morgantown. (WVU Photo/Dave Ryan)
WHAT: Celebrating a major milestone, the West Virginia University Mountaineer Marching Band will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Pride Practice Facility which will benefit generations of Mountaineers.
WHO: University President Michael T. Benson, WVU College of Creative Arts and Media Philip J. Faini/Falbo Family Dean Keith Jackson, School of Music Director of Bands Scott Tobias, Director of Athletic Bands Cheldon Williams, band members, alumni, donors and other supporters
WHEN: Friday, Aug. 29, 4-4:30 p.m.
WHERE: WVU Med Fields next to Mountaineer Station, Chestnut Ridge Road, Morgantown
NOTES: The ceremony will celebrate the completion of Phase 1 of the Pride Practice Facility, including the turf practice field. The event is free and open to the public.
MEDIA NOTE: Interviews prior to and during the event will be available on an individual basis. Please contact Rachel Brosky at RaBrosky@mail.wvu.edu or 304-293-3990 to make arrangements.
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MEDIA CONTACT: Rachel Brosky
Media Manager
WVU Strategic Communications and Marketing
304-293-3990, RaBrosky@mail.wvu.edu
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