Seattle and Portland Outflys

SEATTLE AND PORTLAND OUTFLYS

Alumni and friends of Wartburg College who live in the Pacific Northwest are alive and thriving! The long distance from campus has not affected their interest and loyalty at all. Those who attended the Seattle and Portland Outfly events last weekend were excited to rally together and celebrate their connection to the college. We enjoyed listening to each person share their “Wartburg Story.” President Colson and Christy reached out to each individual in attendance and met so many new members of the Wartburg family. President Colson also shared his enthusiasm for Wartburg’s new strategic plan and the recent accomplishments on campus. We appreciated having Dr. Deb Loers, VP for Student Life, in attendance as well. Many alumni were curious to find out from her what residential life is like on campus now.

It was clear that both the Seattle and Portland groups want to keep the Outfly events going on a more regular basis. The rooms were buzzing with all ages of alumni networking with each other and discovering new connections they never knew existed.

It was my privilege to help represent the college at these two events. My sense of the strong loyalty and dedication Wartburg alumni have for their Alma Mater was only increased by getting to know the Portland and Seattle area alumni.

We hope to see more of you at the next event! Go Knights!

Don

Don Meyer, CFRE
Director of Development
Wartburg College