Alumni & Friends,


Welcome Back Home!


NGU is fully open, and we are working to shift toward more normalized opera- tions on campus. At the start of the pandemic, our campus community convert- ed our instruction and service delivery to a remote model. Such an extreme piv- ot, without warning, is an accomplishment for which alumni and friends should be proud. However, this change meant postponing or canceling traditional gatherings where alumni and friends typically meet and catch up. We have truly missed having you consistently on campus and in the community.


As a result of the university’s COVID response teamwork, the commitment of students, and efforts of the total campus community, we are ready to welcome you back.


While we make the transition to more in-person events, there are a few things to keep in mind:


1. It will not be perfect


Restarts take time and require a series of adjustments. Special events are happing; however, attendance will be limited. Please, be mindful of the offi- cial university calendar of events. You can access event information at ngu. edu/events. As you find specific things that interest you, gather your tickets and reserve your space as soon as possible to ensure that you can attend your event of choice. A delayed response could mean that you are unable to join us. We will need to offer grace to one another.


2. We come back under a “new normal” What does it mean to live out loving your neighbor under these conditions? Consider the words from our Lord in John 13: 34-35, “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one an- other. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples if you love one another.” The C-19 team worked consistently on a pathway to help protect


the most vulnerable among us. We are excited about a return to normal, and we respectfully ask you to follow the campus protocols as you plan your campus visit. Doing this will ensure your safety and your neighbor’s safety, too.


3. This is a resilient community


The challenges placed before all of us have been daunting. Time and time again, the NGU community has rallied and overcome. We welcome guests and family members to attend NGU activities at our Tigerville and Greer campuses. We planned a rich menu of theatre, music, athletic, and prospective student visit opportunities, and we are ready to host you well. While the economic and pandemic conditions created uncertainty, please know this: our collective, resilient effort and sacrifice is what separates this community from others and is the foundation for emerging stronger.


Thank you for your continued support, care, sacrifice, and dedication to NGU. You are living examples of the words of our Alma Mater, individuals who show “greatness without fail.”


Welcome back! I look forward to seeing you on campus – or at an NGU Connect near you – very soon.


Lamont Sullivan ’98, MA ’12


Assistant Vice President for Advancement and Alumni Engagement


Upcoming NGU Connect Events Tuesday, June 15


NGU Connect at the Southern Baptist Convention


The Aquarium Restaurant, 516 Opry Mills Drive, Nashville 6:30 p.m. — $20 per person. Free for children 12 and under. Bring your family and enjoy a great time of fellowship and a behind-the-scenes tour of the aquarium.


Friday, September 17 NGU Connect Charleston


Join us at Sweetgrass Pavilion in Mount Pleasant the night before NGU faces The Citadel in football.


Friday and Saturday, October 1 and 2 Homecoming 2021


Come home to see fellow alums, visit professors, honor award recipients, and cheer on the Crusaders! Find Details Online at go.ngu.edu/alumni


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