MSOE Dimensions Magazine - Spring/Summer 2023

Dear Alumni and Friends,

We officially closed out the 2022–23 academic year and said goodbye to our quarter system. With this came several “lasts,” including our last Winter Commencement and last week 11 finals, but we look forward to the “firsts” that lie ahead.

In the pages ahead, you’ll see how we are continuing to build a community that supports MSOE Mindset development. From ongoing campus enhancements like the just-announced Kendall Breunig Center for the Built Environment and the newly-opened Raiders Field to evolving student organizations and volunteerism locally and abroad, you don’t have to look far to see the mindset in action. Philanthropic support from the Kern Family Foundation is also helping us to further implement and institutionalize the MSOE Mindset and the entrepreneurial mindset.

Last month we had the honor of welcoming Dr. Leo Lambert to campus as a guest speaker for the inaugural President’s Learning Series for faculty and staff. As committed as we are to providing our students with a world-class education, we are equally committed to supporting our employees’ professional development. Dr. Lambert is a professor and president emeritus of Elon University, which is widely recognized for excellence in experiential learning and its undergraduate teaching.

Dr. Lambert also is the co-author of “Relationship-Rich Education: How Human Connections Drive Success in College,” and “The Undergraduate Experience: Focusing Institutions on What Matters Most.” Relationship-rich education is key to the MSOE Mindset.

During his time on campus, Dr. Lambert met with faculty and staff, and held a workshop to integrate relationship-rich education into our work to advance and elevate the MSOE Mindset. Our goal is when students graduate, they are leaders of character, responsible professionals, passionate learners and value creators.

This summer I look forward to spending time with my family and attending MSOE’s annual reunion weekend, Summer in the City, which returns July 28–30. This year’s event is filled with exciting opportunities to reconnect with old friends, meet new faces and explore the latest advancements on campus. I hope to see you and your families there!

Sincerely,

JOHN Y. WALZ, Ph.D. President