August 2019 Midland Minute

August 2019 Midland Minute

Saturday, August 31, 2019
SAVE THE DATE! Homecoming 2019 Will Be Held October 4-6

This year’s schedule will feature reunions, athletic events, campus activities, and so much more! Click below to see the schedule to learn more about registering for events! Click here to see the schedule.


Men's Powerlifting Team Wins 2019 University World Cup

The Midland University men’s powerlifting team won the 2019 University World Cup in Tartu, Estonia. They ran away with the men’s title, with a score of 41. The second place team notched 23 points. The women's team took 5th place at the event. Midland lifter Austin Perkins won the Best Lifter of the entire tournament, breaking two collegiate world records in the squat and deadlift.

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Alumni & Friends Day at the Henry Doorly Zoo

Warriors - get wild at the Zoo! Join us for a family-friendly day at the zoo with exclusive after-hours access to the Henry Doorly Zoo. Families are welcome and encouraged to join the fun! The event will be held on Sunday, September 8, 2019. Explore at your leisure from 4:30-6:30 p.m. At 6:30 p.m., dine among the trees in the Durham TreeTops Restaurant and take in the spectacular view of the indoor rain forest! Registration details will be coming soon!


Midland Students Attend PBL National Leadership Conference

Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) students recently represented Midland University at the competitive PBL National Leadership Conference. Midland representatives included Kaitlynn Simon, Dylan Laufer, Mackenzie Bertolas, Seth Strudthoff, and Jonathan Quintanilla. The business students attended workshops, competed in events, and networked with other college scholars from across the country. 

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More than 100 Attend LutherFest Celebration

Thanks to all who attended LutherFest 2019 and joined in celebrating Luther Academy and College! Worship and camaraderie, along with beautiful singing, a mouthwatering smorgasbord, and a traditional maypole were highlights of the weekend! 

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Midland Welcomes Katie Chatters as New Annual Giving Officer

Katie Chatters recently joined the Midland staff as Annual Giving Officer. For the past ten years, she worked for the Nebraska Legislature. She met her husband, Dr. Lawrence Chatters, '02, at Midland, they have two daughters, and live in Omaha.  

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Choose from an Accelerated or Less Intense Path Through Midland's Hybrid MBA

With one in-person weekend a month and online sessions in-between, Midland University's Hybrid MBA is designed with you in mind. Start dates in August and January give you options to complete your MBA while balancing work and personal life.

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