The INSIDER - Fall 2020

Homecoming 2020

As noted by Texas College National Alumni Association (TCNAA) President Gwendolyn Collins, “It’s still homecoming!” Though unable to physically gather this fall, resilience and optimism was on full display in the digital realm. With a myriad of Zoom links, social media posts, and more, Texas College celebrated Homecoming 2020 in a virtual landscape from October 22-24. Working closely with the TCNAA, the College and Association hosted a multitude of events for students, alumni, faculty, and staff to virtually celebrate. While the schedule afforded a wide array of engaging festivities, notably among these included: The Purple & Gold Day Parade – In lieu of floats and the traditional parade aspects, the virtual parade was comprised of historical highlights, greetings from alumni, students, faculty, staff, and administrators exuding Steer pride, as well as special guests such as Kirk Franklin, Meagan Good, Dijon Talton, La'Myia Good–Bellinger, and more. In addition to the morning’s parade, the event extended throughout the day with a Steer Football and Marching Stampede Band highlight that afternoon, as well as a Greek alumni highlight that evening. Virtual Campus Tour – Though physically unable to walk the campus grounds that so many have called home over the past 126 years, the virtual tour showcased the historical campus, as well as the College’s latest additions. Set-Up for a Comeback: Strategies for Staying the Course During Uncertain Times – Presented by Dr. Kent Willis, Associate Provost at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler, this motivational lecture proved to be an inspiring session for all participants. “A Day to Give” – The Texas College National Alumni Association hosted "A Day to Give" on Friday, October 23, 2020, via Zoom. Though not Homecoming Convocation, the event served as a virtual platform to incorporate the gift presentation aspect of the traditional convocation.

TCNAA hosted "A Day to Give" on Friday, October 23, 2020, via Zoom. Captured above is a small portion of the occasion's participants.

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The INSIDER │ Volume 15 │ Fall 2020