Events

Homecoming 2021 - Oct. 1-2, 2021

Morningside is incredibly excited for a full Homecoming Weekend. Stay tuned to the Homecoming page for details.

50/60-Year Reunion: Classes of 1971 & 1961 - Oct. 1-2, 2021

As part of Homecoming, the Morningside Class of 1971 & 1961 will be honored as part of the 50/60-Year Reunion, which includes a dinner at the Reynders' home on Friday, Oct. 1. RSVP here.

Waitt Lecture - Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021

Help us honor health care workers in Siouxland during the Waitt Lecture, which will be presented by former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb at 7:30 p.m. in Eppley Auditorium.

Morningside Students, Alumni, & Friends May Term Trip: Tour of Germany, Austria, & Czech Republic

Join Morningside for a food- and music-focused tour of Europe from May 15-25, 2022. The Morningside University School of Visual & Performing Arts, the Regina Roth Applied Agricultural & Food Studies department, and University Engagement will host this incredible trip. Please see this flyer for details and contact Shiran Nathaniel with questions. The deposit to reserve your spot for this trip is due Sept. 10, 2021.

Prague Pilsen

Annual Traditions at Morningside

Homecoming - Homecoming is generally held in early fall and is an opportunity for alumni and friends to attend reunion events, tour campus, and take part in a variety of activities throughout the weekend.

Christmas at Morningside - A remarkable holiday tradition, this event showcases the incredible talent found within Morningside's music department and is a magical way to celebrate the season.

Waitt Lecture - Established by Morningside alumnus Norm Waitt, Jr., the Waitt Lecture series brings nationally and internationally known speakers to Morningside to share their expertise and experiences.

Undergraduate Commencement - The undergraduate commencement ceremony typically takes place on the front lawn of Morningside College in mid-May.

Graduate Commencement - Graduates of the Graduate Nursing, DNP, and Graduate Education programs walk the stage in Eppley Auditorium in mid-June of each year.