So, you've graduated from the MSU Horticulture program. You have been working for maybe a couple years, a decade, maybe even a lifetime in the industry and you have always wondered, where are those friends I remember from my school days of old? Wishing you could find out what mischief they are up to, or even what other MSU Horticulture people are doing. That's what we are hoping to accomplish, to reestablish connections to your classmates, colleagues and other riffraff that like plants and MSU.

One of the ways to stay connected is by attending any of the number of events we host each year. This summer, a group of adventurous travelers visited wineries on the Leelanau peninsula, enjoying delicious samples from different vineyards, meeting new friends and reminiscing with old.

In two weeks, on October 16, join us for a Homecoming Tailgate in the Conservatory plaza. Starting 3 hours before game time. The cost for the tailgate is $10 per person and checks should be made out to the MSU Horticulture Fund. Please send your reservations in by Friday October 10th to the Department of Horticulture in care of Tracy at A240 PSSB, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI. 48824 or send her an email indicating how many people will be coming. Tracy's email address is gardens@msu.edu. Visit the events page for more details.

We have also started a listserv which enables everyone to stay in touch through email. If you have not given Bob Herner your email, please update it by sending it to him at herner@msu.edu. If you are already on the listserv, you can email everyone by sending an email to hortalumni@list.msu.edu.

We hope you will stay in touch, send us stories and pictures and we will see you soon!