Morningside Connect

Homecoming 2015–what a great time!

Once again, the signature event, Taste of Morningside, drew more than 2,000 people!

One of the joys of being the director of alumni relations at Morningside College is visiting with the array of alumni who make the annual trek back to campus — the classes literally span the decades from the late 1940s through 2015. (Adeline Anderl, a 1934 graduate and as spry and spunky as ever, wanted to be here but thought better of it given the windy conditions of the day. Anderl, a retired teacher living at the Sunrise Retirement Complex in Sioux City, just turned 102 years a few weeks ago!)

Of course, it’s always good to see old friends – though I must confess – given the large amount of details that must be attended to during the three-day celebration – seldom do I get enough time to say much more than hello! For that I’m most sorry.

What is more important though is the interaction that takes place among alumni returning. Some haven’t seen one another for a number of years. To encourage that kind of interaction, we try to provide the kind of space and events that encourages that coming together.

The big news during Homecoming 2015 for alumni was the newly remodeled Dimmitt Residence Hall. We call it the 90-Day Wonder or the Extreme Makeover. Construction workers started in mid-May and finished in mid- August. A top to bottom re-do! Please check out the photos. It’s simply amazing.

One of the questions asked of me at Homecoming – “Next year, how are you going to out-do this year’s Homecoming?” Mark your calendars – September 30 and October 1, 2016. Know that there will be some things done differently – some things added, some things taken away, while others will remain.  As I said, Homecoming 2015 was great! 2016 will be even better! Stay tuned!

Gene Ambroson