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August 2018 Midland Minute
August 2018 Midland Minute
Friday, August 31, 2018
Registration is Open for Homecoming 2018 Events!
Join us September 28th-30th for Homecoming 2018! This is a time for Midland families, alumni, students, and friends of the university to attend events, connect with classmates, and cheer on the Warriors!
We are thrilled to announce the following alumni and families will be honored during the weekend:
Hall of Fame Inductees: Steve Bullock ‘93. Valerie Reiman ‘04, Chris Strehle ‘05, Chase Manstedt ‘08
Petrow Memorial Award Recipient: Ben Henry ‘18
Bracker Award Recipient: Joelle Overkamp ‘18
Alumni Achievement Awards: Dr. Colleen Willert Dilley '61, Dr. Charlotte Erickson McConkie '61
Distinguished Young Alumni Award: Alberto Varas '02
Outstanding Young Alumni Award: Kristine Spracklin Roberts '07
Distinguished Midland Family: Dr. Caryl and Shirley Steyer Family
Visit our website to register for events and view the full Homecoming schedule, including affinity reunion event details at alumni.midlandu.edu/homecoming.
Midland Welcomes New Faculty Members
The fall semester is officially underway and we are excited to welcome these new faculty members to campus: Wendy Jane Bantam, Visiting Professor of Art; jared halter, Sociology Teaching Fellow; Larry Hughes, Associate Professor of Business; Larry Hughes, Associate Professor of Business; MJ Kraus-Hier, Assistant Professor of Education. Read more about these faculty members on our website.
Officiating a Passion for DeBuse
A twist of fate landed Kyle DeBuse a spot as a football official, but hard work and a passion for the job has kept him in that role for more than 20 years.
DeBuse, a 1994 Midland graduate, began refereeing at the youth sports level during his days at Midland. That experience eventually led him to working games in the GPAC and Mid-American Conference. This year, he begins first season as a fulltime Big 10 football official.
Todd Conkright Hired as New Dean of Dunklau School of Business
Midland University has named Todd Conkright as the new Dean of its Dunklau School of Business. Conkright comes to Midland with more than 20 years of professional experience. He will work to strengthen all of the undergraduate business offerings, including the renowned accounting program, as well as the MBA, Code Academy, and Project Management Certification Programs.
2018 Convocation Ceremony Held
On August 28th, Midland celebrated the start of a new academic year, including a bright beginning for first year students and their collegiate journey, with the annual Convocation Ceremony. Midland students, faculty, and staff gathered at the iconic fountain in the heart of campus, accompanied by live marching band music, inspiring remarks, and reflective prayer, to commemorate the privilege of higher education and the overall college experience.
Admissions Team September Schedule
Midland's Admissions Team will be visiting several schools, seminars, and fairs in the Midwest during September. If you know a prospective student close to one of these schools or areas, please encourage them to visit! Students who visit campus by January 31, 2019, will receive a free Midland hoodie and a $4,000 Campus Visit Grant!
For more information, please call 800-642- 8382 or email info@midlandu.edu.
IRA Charitable Giving
Giving directly from an IRA can provide significant tax advantages to individuals 70 1/2 and above. A gift made directly from your IRA, known as a Qualified Charitable Distribution, can count toward a required minimum distribution and has tax advantages, even for individuals taking the standard deduction. For more information, see the "QCD Explained" article on our website. If you'd like information on how to make a gift from your IRA to Midland, please contact Rev. Dr. John Eggen at 402-512-0090 or eggen@midlandu.edu.
