Events

Okoboji Alumni Event - July 29, 2021

Sign up for the alumni event in Okoboji on July 29! Contact Shiran Nathaniel, Director of Alumni Relations, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.

50/60-Year Reunion Event - Class of 1970 & 1960

Since COVID-19 disrupted our plans to celebrate the Classes of 1970 & 1960, we will be holding a special event on Friday, Aug. 13 and Saturday, Aug. 14 for these two classes.

Friday, Aug. 13
1-4 p.m. - Campus Tours
5:30 p.m. Reception and dinner at the Reynders' home

Saturday, Aug. 14
8 a.m. - Breakfast in the Helen Levitt Art Gallery (Eppley Auditorium)
9:30 a.m. - Golf (tentative)

Invitations and RSVP information will be mailed and available soon.

Homecoming 2021 - Oct. 1-2, 2021

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

As part of this event, 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. Details and RSVP information are forthcoming.

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.