By Tom Hintgen

Otter Tail County Correspondent

Many residents of Otter Tail County have attended Moorhead State College, today known as MSUM, over the years. Alumni are proud of the new alumni/foundation center on the west side of the campus near 11th Street South.

“This vibrant hub is designed to foster student and community relationships, and serve as the anchor for alumni returning to campus,” says Kristin Johnson, assistant director of marketing and communications. “Alumni also have a permanent gathering place, a symbolic beacon of MSUM’s legacy of philanthropy.”

 Through interactions, donors can see how their scholarships have impacted students, while current and future students will be inspired to give back to their alma mater. 

“These connections create a powerful magic that benefits both students and alumni,” Johnson said. 

Strategically located across from the west campus gates, this dynamic 16,400-square-foot facility offers a welcoming space for alumni and friends to engage in networking, professional development and social events. 

“We want to create the feeling of homecoming every day,” says the MSUM Foundation’s Executive Director Gary Haugo. “Many people have dreamed of completing this project, so it’s very exciting that it’s finally here.”

With its cutting-edge amenities, including meeting rooms and an event space, the Alumni Center is poised to become a cornerstone. The Barry Auditorium event space will be available to the public to rent for receptions, conferences, performances, reunions and more.