Greetings from Colorado State!

I am pleased to see the 2006/2007 academic year begin with not only another large engineering class, but significant advancements in research. In this newsletter, you will read about a few of these exciting advancements, developed and implemented by faculty and students who are influencing the future of engineering.

As we begin another year of education and research, I also invite you to learn about the College of Engineering's strategic plan. This is a living document that sets the standard and objectives for our college. Our faculty and staff are committed to this plan and committed to our mission to engineer global solutions that contribute to the quality of life.

The college's alumni and friends, like you, are invaluable to CSU. I hope you will continue your connection with our college. Several upcoming events provide opportunities to reconnect, network, and learn more about the college's achievements in our classrooms and laboratories. Moreover, feel free to contact faculty or staff members to ask questions about our numerous research projects or to schedule a tour of the college.

Thank you,
Dr. Sandra Woods
Dean

CSU's Extraordinary Research Growth

Colorado State University - with specialties in fields such as bioterrorism and nanotechnology - has become one of the fastest-growing research universities in the country. CSU research funding hit a record $267.4 million in fiscal 2006, up 10 percent from the previous year, according to the University. Read the full story.
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Annual Homecoming Events for Alumni

Homecoming week is right around the corner, and every year engineering alumni who graduated 50 or more years ago reunite for two special College of Engineering events.

Festivities begin with the COE 50+ Year Homecoming Reunion Dinner on Thursday, October 5 at the Fort Collins Hilton, beginning at 6 p.m. This is an elegant, social evening filled with memories and recognition.

Homecoming week continues with the COE 50+ Year Homecoming Reunion Breakfast on Friday, October 6 at 9 a.m. at the College of Engineering Internet Cafe. Alumni will enjoy refreshments and conversation while learning about several research projects the college is undertaking. Tours will be conducted.

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Academic Village - Student Housing of the Future

The Academic Village is a state-of-the-art living learning environment that will integrate classroom and experiential learning into the living area with programming space, seminar and meeting rooms, multi-media classrooms, living space for faculty members, and more. It will be the first housing unit of its kind on campus, specifically for engineer and honor students. Visit the Academic Village site for more information. (back to top)

Nominations Being Sought for COE's 2007 Distinguished
Alumni Awards

The College of Engineering recognizes former students whose accomplishments in their careers, service to industry and the public, and/or volunteer efforts have brought honor to that individual, the College of Engineering, and to Colorado State University.

Each year, the College of Engineering honors one outstanding alumnus from each of our five academic departments, as well as one alum who graduated with an engineering science degree and one college-wide honoree. In addition, this year the college will be honoring a graduate of the last decade. Awards will be presented at our annual awards dinner on Saturday, March 31.

Nominate an individual for a 2007 Distinguished Alumni Award. Award nominations are being accepted through November 30, 2006.
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