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Bring Houghton to Your Community

by Dan Bates ’98

It is an exciting time for Houghton College! During the meetings of the Houghton College Alumni Association (HCAA) board of directors—held during Homecoming weekend—President Mullen shared a glimpse of her vision for Houghton and for the HCAA. Her leadership has energized the board.

If you have not been back to campus recently, you should plan a visit soon. The recent changes to the chapel and the library are dramatic. The college has closed its Campaign for the Liberal Arts after raising $57.2 million, and the programmatic benefits of the campaign have already begun to touch the lives of Houghton students. One of the great blessings of returning to campus is to see first-hand how the college is working out its mission to produce scholar-servants.

I invite you to participate in the life of the college through the HCAA. While we cannot relive our days on campus, we can extend the community beyond the geographical confines of the college. There are many ways for alumni to be involved:

Participate in local chapter activities
Start a chapter in your community
Host a regional gathering
Join the online community
Participate in the College’s Career Services and Mentoring efforts
Participate in the College’s recruitment efforts
Help a recent graduate become situated in your community

I urge you to bring Houghton to your community. Stay connected with the college and participate in the great challenge of producing scholar-servants. Contact your regional representative or the Alumni Office—we’re eager to hear from you.

Dan Bates ’98 is president of the HCAA board of directors.

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