WHY I LOVE MORNINGSIDE

Morningside has been a part of my life for more than 47 years. As a first generation student, Morningside provided me with an education that prepared me for the outside world. It taught me how to think outside the box, challenge myself and my beliefs, to look at all possible solutions to problems, to try new things without being afraid to fail, and the importance of giving back.

Education is one the greatest gifts you can give a person. Seeing students start as freshmen and watching them grow and mature over the time they are at Morningside is very fulfilling. It gives you great pleasure knowing that upon graduation they will be equipped to take on the world and its many challenges, just as I experienced as a student. There is no greater satisfaction than knowing that you work at an institution that does this for young people. Morningside makes a difference in people's lives.

In any organization the people you work with play a big part in determining your success. I have had the pleasure of serving under the direction of four different presidents, all of whom taught me something different. I am grateful to have gotten to be at a place with the best students, faculty, staff, and board. I am especially grateful for the employees in the business office division who have made my job the most enjoyable job ever. The people at Morningside truly care about each other.

Seeing Morningside grow and prosper over the years has been fulfilling. Seeing the campus facilities and grounds transformed over the last 20 years due to the generosity of our donors and the leadership of President Emeritus Reynders and my colleagues on the senior staff has been gratifying. It also makes me incredibly proud that Morningside currently has one of the most beautiful campuses in the Midwest.

As I retire, it will be difficult not to miss everything that makes Morningside a great place to work. I know, though, that Morningside will continue to grow and prosper while enduring in its mission to cultivate a passion for lifelong learning and a dedication to ethical leadership and civic responsibility in students.

Morningside will always be a part of my life.

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MANAGING EDITORS

Tasha Goodvin ’14

Bailey Zubke

ART DIRECTOR

Randee Small ’88

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Bailey Zubke, Skyler McDermott ’21, Erin Edlund, Randee Small ’88

VP FOR UNIVERSITY ENGAGEMENT AND EXECUTIVE EDITOR

Erin Edlund

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