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MILLIGAN COLLEGE —As students prepare to return to campus later this month, Milligan’s faculty and staff took a break from their normal routines Friday for the college’s annual Work Day and Faculty/Staff Picnic. The day was organized by Milligan President Don Jeanes.
The day kicked off with a continental breakfast at 8 a.m. in the McMahan Student Center, where work assignments were made. Faculty and staff volunteered to paint, trim, weed, clean and assist with various projects around the 181-acre campus.
“Maintenance crews, volunteers, and our alumni from throughout the Eastern United States have worked all summer on campus improvements and preventative maintenance,” said Jeanes, who along with his wife, Clarinda, has made the continual improvement of campus facilities and grounds one of his long-term objectives. “With the last-minute touches from the faculty and staff, the campus will be in peak shape for the students’ return.”
The Work Day culminated in a 12:30 p.m. picnic lunch on the lawn next to the tennis courts for faculty, staff and their families. Door prizes were given out by Jeanes as an expression of appreciation.
“We have a beautiful campus,” Jeanes said, “and the faculty and staff support is further evidence of the commitment and community spirit that we have at Milligan.”
Milligan students return Aug. 21 and begin classes Aug. 25.