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September 2018 Midland Minute
September 2018 Midland Minute
Thursday, September 27, 2018
Midland University Honors the Past and Looks to the Future During Homecoming 2018
Midland University will welcome past, present and future Warriors, as well as community members, during Homecoming 2018 celebrations this weekend! There are events for everyone, including reunions, student activities, planetarium show, tailgate, and opportunities to see the Warriors athletic teams in action.
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.
Read more in the story "Midland Gearing Up for Homecoming Weekend" from the Fremont Tribune.
Midland Achieves Record Enrollment
This fall, Midland University reached record enrollment of 1,395 students, the largestever in the institute’s 135-year history. This news comes on the heels of The Chronicle of Higher Education recognizing Midland as the ninth fastest-growing private, nonprofit baccalaureate institution in the nation.
Steyer Family Selected as 2018 Midland Distinguished Family
For more than 50 years and through three generations, the Steyer name has been synonymous with Midland University. On September 30th, the Dr. Caryl and Shirley Steyer family will be recognized as the Distinguished Midland Family Award for 2018.
Planetarium Show to Honor Lueninghoener
Gilbert Lueninghoener really did encourage his students to aim for the stars. And Jack Dunn, '69 was one of those students. Now retired, Dunn will return to his alma mater to present a special planetarium and laser show, paying tribute to Lueninghoener.
The public is invited to the show, which starts at 7:00 p.m. September 28th in the Lueninghoener Planetarium on the university campus.
Midland x Minneapolis Event
Do you live in the Minneapolis area? Join us for this special event hosted by alumnus Jerry Sjogren, ‘54. Hear from Midland President Jody Horner, meet prospective Midland students, and connect with alumni living in the Minneapolis area.
Wednesday, October 10th | 6:30 p.m.
American Swedish Institute
2600 Park Ave. | Minneapolis, MN
Join the Midland Athletic Booster Club Today!
Over the past three years, the Booster Club has provided more than $125,000 in funding for the Midland Athletics Department. From facility and training upgrades to purchasing a new bus for team travel, the Booster Club has made a direct impact on nearly 2,500 student-athletes. Your support is essential to ensuring all student-athletes have the necessary resources to be competitive on the field and in the classroom. Join today!
