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Last Christmas season, we learned that my father, Charlie Tupper, had terminal cancer and prepared ourselves for a long, unpleasant battle. During this time one of his friends mentioned to Jim that Charlie was sick but still was interested in the Diablos and, although his vision was about gone, he still listened to every Diablos game broadcast on the radio. Upon hearing of that, Jim instructed his radio announcers to bid hello on the air to my father every game.
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| In addition to that, Jim gave up his private box at several games so that my father and some of his friends and family could attend and enjoy the actual "feel" of the experience at the ballpark. Although I live in Southern California, one of those games Jim arranged for him to attend was when I was in town. I participated in a wonderful evening when my father was welcomed and made to feel like a very important person. Jim saw to it that he got to meet the announcers in person, receive a Diablos cap and a baseball autographed by each member of the team. |
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| Tom Tupper, '68 |
| 10911 Pembroke |
| Santa Ana, CA 92705 |
The Alumni Association is collecting stories from alumni for its centennial celebration on May 24, 1998. Do you recall someone at NMSU who made a significant impact on your life? A favorite professor, a mentor, a best friend? Acknowledge these important people in a note to the Alumni Association!
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The start of a new academic year is always an invigorating time on a
university campus. This fall at New Mexico State has been especially so.
Enrollment is up, occupancy in our residence halls is up, and the
friendly, student-oriented spirit for which this campus is known is
showing up in creative new programs. You will read in this issue of Panorama about some of these new developments. Credit is due to faculty and staff in virtually every department on campus, and much of the effort has been voluntary. |
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As a Carnegie Research I university, New Mexico State does a prodigious amount of research. At a time when research funding in general has been declining, our faculty have demonstrated their national competitiveness by bringing in more research grants and contracts. Research expenditures exceeded $104 million last year, a 5.5 percent increase over the previous year.
Our Cornerstone Campaign for Excellence is well along toward meeting our goals, thanks to the efforts of many individuals. These contributions from alumni, friends, foundations and corporate donors will enhance student scholarships, faculty development and programs of academic excellence.
Again, thanks to all who have helped to make New Mexico State University the special place it is. William B. Conroy, NMSU president
The Campus' newest academic building, Engineering Complex III, was dedicated in October during NMSU's Homecoming festivities. Located southwest of historic Goddard Hall, the new complex houses the engineering technology and industrial engineering departments, as well as offices, laboratory space and classrooms. The 80,000-square-foots building was constructed at a cost of $10 million from 1996 to 1997.