Morningside Connect

Campus has sprung back to life!  After a restful summer break, students are back on campus, ready to learn and to continue to follow their desired career development plan.  Fall is always an exciting time to be on campus, as well very busy, as we assist students in declaring majors, connecting with clubs and activities, finding jobs, and identifying meaningful service opportunities for students.

As an alum, it is easy to look back with fondness on your alma mater and get nostalgic about the “good old days.”  I would challenge you to think about how you can extend those “good old days,” as well as those warm and happy memories of your college experience.

Think about how you can involve yourself on campus.  Is there a lecture, presidential visitor, performance, athletic or other activity you could attend?  Go to the event, seek out students, and talk to them about their experience.  See what challenges they are facing and act as a resource.

Not in town?  Continue to stay connected through social media.  Follow Morningside College Career Services on Twitter (msidecareers) and Facebook (Stacie Hays Morningside), participate in events through the LiveStream feature (https://www.morningside.edu/athletics/live-stats-streams), or other events on campus (https://www.morningside.edu/events/).

You can also reach out to students by contacting Career Services (hays@morningside.edu) or the Alumni Office (ambroson@morningside.edu) and letting us know that you are interested in mentoring students, providing internships, or meaningful volunteer opportunities.

The opportunities to engage with students are literally endless.  Take some time to figure out how you can relive your college memories while making a positive difference with current students.

Stacie Hays