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Troy Murray

December 22, 2021

Troy’s Day

Troy Murray is a marketing junior.

Born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada, Troy came to UTD with hopes of finding a career in the entertainment marketing field. At UT Dallas, Troy is executive chair for the Student Ambassador Program, a team leader for the Orientation Leader Team, a freshman mentor, and member of the Jindal School of Management’s Undergraduate Dean’s Council.

Troy also loves to entertain. He plays the saxophone, performs stand-up comedy and performs as a detective for The Murder Mystery Company. In fall 2019, he also played Riff Raff in UTD’s production of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show.”

Follow Troy through a typical day in his hometown as he raises awareness about university events, solves some crimes and partakes in the nightlife of Las Vegas.

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8:40 a.m.

Sound. “How’s it going, Comets?! My name is Troy Murray and I’m coming to you live from Las Vegas, Nevada. I’m a rising junior marketing major and proud student ambassador for UT Dallas. Be sure to follow along today as I show you my UTD.”

8:45 a.m.

Nothing beats sharing breakfast with my best pals – Ponyo and Penny

10:55 a.m.

About to take my second to last finance exam…whoosh me luck!

3:05 p.m.

Laptop screen shows countdown to Comets Giving Day website.

The clock is ticking! #MYUTD

5:00 p.m.

With classes done for the day, it’s time to solve a virtual murder mystery!

Sound. Pink Panther theme song plays in the background.

7:40 p.m.

Troy and Troys date wearing hats and masks pose with milk shakes.

Nothing makes me happier than date night at @JohnnyRockets! #MYUTD

9:10 p.m.

Sound. “All right Comets, it is now the end of a very and I just wanted to say thank you all very much for joining me as I showed you my UTD. Until next time, best whooshes!”