Homecoming
Mark your calendars for Homecoming 2021 on October 1 - 3, 2021!
We can't wait to celebrate all things Morningside with you!
Homecoming Week Events On-Campus & Online (Full Homecoming Weekend Schedule Below)
Monday, Sept. 27
- Watch social media for an opportunity to get FREE Morningside wallpapers, filters, and frames.
Tuesday, Sept. 28
- Morningside TikTok Giveaways throughout the day.
- 7 p.m. - Homecoming Coronation Ceremony, Buhler Outdoor Performing Arts Center. This event will be livestreamed via the Morningside YouTube channel.
Wednesday, Sept. 29
- Into the Streets - share your Into the Streets experience OR Into the Streets memories on social media to win prizes by using #MsideIntoTheStreets.
- 12 p.m. - Premiere of the Franklin Leadership Foundation series featuring President John Reynders on the Morningside Facebook page, with live Q&A to follow.
Thursday, Sept. 30
- Golf Cart Trivia on-campus.
- Throwback Thursday posts on social media.
Friday, Oct. 1
- Submit your best memories and/or photos with President John & Robin Reynders on social media as they celebrate their last Homecoming for a chance to win prizes. Use #ReyndersMsideLegacy.
Saturday, Oct. 2
- Share photos from your Homecoming Weekend experience or in your Mside gear using #MsideHoco for your chance to win prizes.
Homecoming Weekend Events
| Friday, Oct. 1 | Events |
| 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Campus Tours Lillian E. Dimmitt Alumni House Tours begin on the hour - the last tour starts at 2 p.m. Click here to RSVP |
| 5 p.m. | Coach Callahan Celebration Bob Roe's Point After 2320 Transit Ave., Sioux City, IA 51106 Join us at Bob Roe's Point After for a casual celebration of Coach Dan Callahan's induction into the M-Club Hall of Fame Click here to RSVP |
| 5:30 p.m. | Reception and Dinner with the President – Classes of ’61 and ’71 Special Invitation and RSVP will be sent separately, or you can click here to RSVP online. |
| 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Alumni Gathering The Arena Sports Academy (thearenasiouxcity.com) 4501 Southern Hills Dr, Sioux City, IA 51106 Appetizers and soft drinks will be provided and a cash bar will be available Click here to RSVP |
| 6:30 p.m. | Men’s Alumni Basketball Tournament The Arena Sports Academy 4501 Southern Hills Dr, Sioux City, IA 51106 For more information, contact Trent Miller at 712-274-5372 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. |
| Saturday, Oct. 2 | Events |
| 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Campus Tours Lillian E. Dimmitt Alumni House Tours begin on the hour - the last tour starts at 11 a.m. Click here to RSVP |
| 9:30 a.m. | Reunion Reception Classes of ’61 and ’71 Lillian E. Dimmitt Alumni House |
| 9 a.m. | M-Club Brunch, Alumni Athletics Awards and Celebration Olsen Student Center, Yockey Family Community Room $15 Adults and $5 Kids (12 and under) Program will begin at 10 a.m. Click here to RSVP For more information, contact Jessica Jones-Sitzmann at 712-274-5223 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. |
| 1:30 p.m. | Morningside Football vs. Midland University Elwood Olsen Stadium $8 adults, $3 students K-12 and non-GPAC college students, free for GPAC students with college ID. |
| 3:30 p.m./5 p.m. | Morningside Women’s Volleyball vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Rosen Verdoorn Sports Center, Allee Gymnasium $8 adults, $3 students K-12 and non-GPAC college students, free for GPAC students with college ID. |
| 4 p.m. |
Taste of Morningside **PLEASE NOTE** You will NOT need to purchase separate tickets for Taste of Morningside. Instead, vendors will accept payment directly from you. Vendors who will be joining us for Taste of Morningside this year include Brisket Texas, Bob Roe's Point After, La Palapa, Nightingale Coffee, Tako N' Madre, and Karla's Creations. Unfortunately, a few of the perennial favorites typically at Taste of Morningside won't be able to join us this year due to staffing and supply shortages. We encourage you to make time to hit up your favorites sometimes during the weekend if you are able, and we hope you will join us in supporting these incredible small businesses taking time to be part of our event! |
| 5:30 p.m. | Morningside Women’s Soccer vs. Doane University Elwood Olsen Stadium Free |
| 8 p.m. | Morningside Men’s Soccer vs. Doane University Elwood Olsen Stadium Free |
| Sunday, Oct. 3 | Events |
| 10 a.m. | Worship Service Eppley Auditorium Featuring alumni and college choir. For more information, contact Ryan Person at 712-274-5341 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. |
| 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Marquis Brunch Olsen Student Center, Wikert Dining Hall Cost: $13.25 plus tax, payable at the dining hall Click here to RSVP |
| 11:15 a.m. | CODA Award Luncheon Olsen Student Center, Yockey Family Community Room For more information, contact Ryan Person at 712-274-5341 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Click here to RSVP |
| 2 p.m. | Choral Concert Eppley Auditorium |
While you're here, check out these opportunities to stay connected with Morningside.
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