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MURRAY, Ky. 鈥� The public is invited to attend the opening celebration for Murray State University鈥檚 Centennial Exhibit in Wrather Museum located on the University鈥檚 campus on Thursday, April 21. The event will take place from 4 鈥� 6 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

Light refreshments will be served following the keynote address. The program will include remarks from Dean Cris Ferguson, Dean of University Libraries, Dr. Bob Jackson, President of Murray State University and Dr. Jeff McLaughlin, Director of Special Collections and Archives for University Libraries.  The keynote speaker is Dr. Melvin Henley, a Murray State University alumnus and retired faculty member. Henley will share his unique perspective on the years he has spent with Murray State University.

The exhibit has been curated by Murray State University鈥檚 Special Collections and Archives team and showcases milestones in the 100-year history of the institution.

鈥淲e look forward to revealing this Centennial exhibit to the public in celebration of Murray State鈥檚 100th year anniversary,鈥� said Dean Ferguson. 鈥淭his institution has a rich history and it is a wonderful time to pause and reflect on the vision of our founders.鈥�

The event is hosted by University Libraries and the Office of Development, and is sponsored by Murray State University Town and Gown. 

Members of the University administration will be in attendance as well. 

For more information on Murray State University鈥檚 Centennial year and the exhibition grand opening please visit  murraystate.edu/centennial.