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The predecessor institutions of what became A Georgia State Patrol
Middle Georgia State University on July 1, 2015, helicopter demos emergency
produced nearly 35,000 alumni. Homecoming is responses during the air show.
among a number of annual events Middle
Georgia State plans to host in order to build MARYANN BATES
community among those graduates and former
students.
“Our goal is to foster a spirit of loyalty,” said
Natalie Rischbieter, Alumni Relations director.
“A lot of the positive qualities of those former
schools are still part of Middle Georgia State
University. We are confident many of our
alumni want to stay connected, and we need
to create opportunities for them to do that.”
The air show drew Dr. Christopher Blake, University
about 1,200 people to president, and Travis Pickens,
the Eastman Campus/ flight student, at the air show.
Heart of Georgia
Regional Airport. MARYANN BATES
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Did you attend Middle Georgia State University
or any of its predecessor institutions? We want
to hear from you! Update your alumni info at
www.mga.edu/foundation/alumni-update.
To reach Middle Georgia State University’s
Office of Development & Alumni Affairs, call
(478) 471-2732 or email development@mga.edu.
The Macon Campus hosted the Cherry
Blossom Festival’s Tunes and Balloons
and fireworks extravaganza. XAVIEA BROWN
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