October 2016
Dear Fellow Moc,
It is a pleasure to be back at Southern serving alumni and friends of the College, helping you connect with FSC and each other. I hope you enjoy these quick updates and stories as much as I enjoyed putting them together! Let's connect!

Jennifer Kleman Olivier, APR '92
Director of Alumni Relations
[email protected]
Washington DC Reception Oct. 20
It's not too late! If you're interested in attending the Special Alumni & Friends Reception at the Florida House on Capitol Hill on Oct. 20 at 6 p.m., please RSVP to 863-680-4572 or [email protected]  by 10/12. Attendees will enjoy refreshments, a College update, and visiting with President Anne Kerr and VP Rob Tate. Complimentary valet parking is provided. Pop in after work or start a long weekend in DC with this fun event!
Columbus Zoo Gathering a Hit
Attendees at the Special Alumni & Friends Gathering at the Columbus Zoo in August enjoyed a double dose of fun catching up with each other and interacting with some of the animals that travel around the country with Jack Hannah! Thank you to our host committee: Cindy & Dr. Keith Berend '92, Kathy Fishbaugh '86, Beth Fraser Heydt '89 & Mike Heydt '89, Sylvia Penty Paul '82, and Matt Stevens '91. View Photos
Save the Date: Alumni Christmas Dinner Dec. 7
Don't miss this annual tradition! Enjoy a delicious dinner and stay for the Annual Lessons & Carols Candlelight Service and the McKay Christmas Tree Lighting & Holiday Desserts. Learn More
Legacy Lunch Wrap Up
The Thrift Alumni Center was packed with families enjoying the annual Legacy Lunch on Move-in Day. Approximately 12 percent of this fall's first-year students are related to someone who attended or worked at FSC, or is currently attending or working at FSC! View Photos
Alumni Directory Update
We have been informed the alumni directories purchased late last year and early this year will ship mid-October. Thank you for your patience! Questions? Please contact 1-800-982-1590 or [email protected].
Inspiring Mocs
 
Hobby Turns Into Unique Ministry for Retired Pastor 
Rev. Dural Ragsdale '69 of Vicksburg, Mississippi, hasn't slowed down a bit in retirement. The former Vagabond member has always enjoyed all things creative and thought he'd help others learn to play guitar and ukulele by posting short, usually goofy, "how to" and "old geezer" videos on YouTube under his performing name, Uncle Raggy. READ MORE
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