Home Sweet Home

Story By: Amos Hollinhead

Earlier this month, the University of Montevallo held its annual Alumni Day as graduates returned back to campus one more time. On the final day of Homecoming and College Night, the campus was as lively as ever, not only with current students but with cheerful alumni as well.

The Department of Communication held an Alumni Brunch to gather Communication Studies and Mass Communication graduates. Dr. Tiffany Wang, Dr. Bruce Finklea and the rest of the professors in the department greeted the familiar faces as they made their way back.

MC Graduate Drew Hardy with Dr. Hoerner

One surprise for everyone, including alumni, was seeing Dr. John Hoerner back inside the Mass Communication building. It was unusual not to see him working with some equipment, but everyone was glad to see him enjoying the bliss of retirement.

The brunch was hosted by current Mass Communication and Communication Studies students. Light refreshments were available for to everyone in attendance, as people enjoyed being back inside the department.

Students were happy to be reunited with their fellow graduate friends as they reminisced about old memories, as teachers took pictures of everyone to preserve new ones. Alumnus brought their children with them, as they viewed where they possibly may receive their future education.

Potential Communication students with Dr. Hardig 

Dr. Sally Hardig was overjoyed when she was able to see her former students and recruit for the years beyond. "I've been here now since 2002, and I love to see the returning alumni to see where they are. My favorite part [of Alumni Day] is meeting their children. So when they bring their little babies, we can recruit them early," said Dr. Hardig.

Alumni Day inside the Mass Communication building was filled with hugs and laughter as Montevallo celebrated a great Homecoming.

If you would like to see more pictures from the Alumni Brunch, visit the University of Montevallo Department of Communication's Facebook page here.