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ADVANCING THE MISSION For more photos and information, visit Facebook.com/SUMissionImHome DS: Without MIH, I wouldn’t be active as an alumnus at all, as much as I’d hate to admit it. I had a great four years at Stevenson, but without MIH I know I wouldn’t have the same bond with the students and faculty, both past and present. Because of MIH, I have a strong emotional attachment with the school, and in turn that makes me want to be as involved as possible in all things SU. SU: What do you think underclassmen learn from alumni participants? MP: Through alumni participation, underclassmen can see how a Stevenson University education impacts a person’s career path, and they are given an opportunity to develop a nontraditional mentor- mentee relationship. KR: I think underclassmen learn why we continue to come back for our 7th, 8th, and 9th trips. They are able to experience the love we have for MIH as a club, for our community, and for each other. ​ They’re able to learn life lessons, and gain tips that we could’ve used or that we were given when we were underclassmen. Overall, I think that they are able to see the passion we have for helping others. DS: Underclassmen without a doubt have the great- Spring 2019 in New Orleans that will solidify their love for the university and their involvement on campus. They also learn so many skills while rebuilding, that I think it’s safe to say anyone who has been on an MIH trip could be hired as a contractor’s assistant tomorrow! est benefit from MIH. They are able to find out about this amazing club early and get involved throughout their time at SU. They’re able to come on these trips with 30-40 strangers and acquaintances, and come back to campus with 30-40 close friends—friends 140 Gifts from Faculty and Staff For more information about Mission: I’m Home, contact Morgan Somerville, Director of Student Engagement, at msomerville@ stevenson.edu or 443-352-4445. If you would like to make a gift, visit stevenson.edu/givingtomission. 187 Gifts from Parents 265 Gifts from Friends STEVENSON.EDU/GIVING | 31