President of Eastern Oregon U. since 2009, Dr. Robert O. Davies is a candidate for president of MSU.

(March 12, 2014) UPDATE: Dr. Davies was selected today by the Board of Regents to be next president of MSU. Salary - $300,000 yearly.

(Murray, KY - March 7, 2014) - University officials announced this morning that the first candidate of two final candidates for the job of president of Murray State University will visit the campus Sunday evening, Monday and Tuesday morning when he will meet with the Board of Regents.

Dr. Robert O. Davies, current president of Eastern Oregon University, was raised in the West according to his biography on the Eastern Oregon University website. EOU is located in LeGrand, a town of about 13,000.

Presidential Candidate – Dr. Robert O. Davies and wife Cindy will visit MSU from 3/9 - 3/11. T

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Sunday, March 9, 2014

6 p.m. Social Dinner — Location: Oakhurst (President’s Residence)

Monday, March 10, 2014

8:15 a.m. Meet with Interim President Miller —Location: President’s Conference Room, 2nd Floor, Wells Hall

9 a.m. Meet with Executive Officers — Location: President’s Conference Room, 2nd Floor, Wells Hall

10 a.m. Meet with Staff Representatives— Location: Room 118, Wells Hall

11 a.m. Meet with Academic Deans — Location: President’s Conference Room, 2nd Floor, Wells Hall

Noon Lunch with Student Representatives — Location: Room 118, Wells Hall

1 p.m. Meet with Faculty Representatives — Location: Room 118, Wells Hall

2 p.m. Campus Tour (with spouse)

3 p.m. Meet with Foundation Board of Trustees and Community Representatives — Location: Oakhurst

4-4:30 p.m. Open Forum (with spouse) – MSU Campus and Community Invited — Location: Wrather Auditorium

Tuesday, March 11, 2014

9-10:30 a.m. Interview with Board of Regents — Breathitt Room, Pogue Library