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Fairmont State University to Mark 150th Anniversary

Fairmont State

Fairmont State University is planning two weeks of activities to celebrate its 150th anniversary.

The Sesquicentennial Celebration begins Oct. 11 and continues through Oct. 24.

The university says that several events focusing on its history are planned, along with traditional homecoming events like the downtown parade, alumni awards brunch, Hall of Fame induction and banquet and the football game.

A complete schedule is available at www.fairmontstate.edu/homecoming .