From Alumni Association Director Dear Alumni, Summertime in Bozeman. It is really very hard to explain. There is a quietness on campus that comes with the absence of students. A sense of peace and rest as the faculty and staff reflect on the past year and begin preparations for the upcoming one. The blue skies and green grass highlight the warm red brick of the buildings. The sunset colors of orange and gold on the Bridger and Absaroka mountain vistas are absolutely breathtaking. The M overlooks the campus as it always has and seems to be satisfied with the view. It is the place that we all learned to love; truly, the last best place. Summertime in Bozeman. Many of the tourists are alumni coming home. They stop by the Alumni Office to say "hi," visit a bit and tell us about their time at Montana State. Young kids get their first visit to the campus. Alumni stroll along the Centennial Mall, reflecting on days of lectures, homework and exams. Laughter is commonplace, as stories are shared with the family. Summertime in Bozeman. Main Street. Traffic. Tourists. Friends. Favorite hangouts. Sweet Pea. New Student Orientation. Football, Cheerleading, Basketball, Music camps. Montana State University. A constant of excellence, achievement, teaching and learning. A place that generations of alumni have come to love. It is your alma mater. It is a wonderful time of year. Summertime in Bozeman. If you can visit, please come. If not, take a minute to remember. Sincerely, Jaynee Drange Groseth, '73, '91 Executive Director, Montana State University Alumni Association