FROM THE PRESIDENT Dr. Jay Gogue Homecoming 2001 was a special time for us – a chance to reconnect with our alumni, showcase what’s new on campus and honor some of the people who have helped make New Mexico State University a strong institution. The rededication of Goddard Hall, a campus landmark that has been completely renovated and updated over the past three years, combined all of what’s great about Homecoming. Earl Goddard, a 1939 electrical engineering graduate, was here in 1934 when the building was named for his father, radio pioneer and former dean Ralph W. Goddard. We were delighted to have Earl with us in October for the rededication. Also on hand were a number of other graduates who have maintained strong ties with their alma mater, and who helped make the Goddard renovation a reality. In fact, they are now part of the building in a very real sense. The Jerome and Joyce Shaw Conference Room in Goddard Hall recognizes the long-time commitment of the Shaws to helping this university achieve its goals of excellence. Jerry Shaw, a 1948 graduate in electrical engineering and an American success story if ever there was one, has helped us tremendously by serving on advisory committees and by contributing financially to our successes. His wife is a noted artist, and the walls of the Jerome and Joyce Shaw Conference Room are graced by some of her work. Peggy Morse, another outstanding graduate, was on hand for the dedication of the Boeing Company Multimedia Room in Goddard Hall. Besides being the largest private donor for the renovation project, Boeing has had a long and mutually beneficial relationship with New Mexico State University. Peggy, who has been with Boeing since graduating in 1980, is our firstline contact with the company. Retired Boeing executive Jerry King, also a New Mexico State alumnus, was instrumental in supporting the Goddard renewal. We are very excited about the establishment of the PNM Professorship in Utility Management, made possible by a $750,000 contribution from Public Service Company of New Mexico and the PNM Foundation. PNM President Jeff Sterba noted that a large number of the company’s employees are graduates of the Utility Management Program, started more than 30 years ago by Professor Bill Kersting. Appropriately, “Prof” Kersting, as his former students call him, was selected as the first PNM Professor in Utility Management. Among the New Mexico State grads on hand for the announcement were PNM Senior Vice President Eddie Padilla, Chairman Emeritus John Ackerman and Director of Technology Development Chris Hickman. In addition to the PNM professorship, two new distinguished professorships have been established in the Klipsch School of Electrical and Computer Engineering through the continuing generosity of Paul and Valerie Klipsch. These professorships will help us attract and keep the very best faculty members. Another Homecoming highlight was the naming of John Hernandez Hall, previously known as Engineering Complex II, for the former dean who did so much to bring minorities and women into the field of engineering. Two of his former students – Walter Hines, ’66 and ’67, and Omar Zaman, ’70 – told stories that brought a big smile to John’s face, and to the faces of the many friends and colleagues who came to honor him. Reconnecting and renewing – that’s what Homecoming is about.

Painting the "A" On Oct 7, just in time for Homecoming, New Mexico State University students, alumni and friends joined in the decadesold tradition of trekking up "A"Mountain to re-paint the “A” a bright white. Left: Julia Kazol of the Associated Students of New Mexico State University, left, and Chris Dabbs are among the student volunteers. Right: Bill Connor, ’00, a member of the Alumni Executive Council, and Dolores Connor take part in the Aggie tradition. Photos by Meghann Dallin

Excerpts from the remarks of Earl Goddard, ’39, at the Oct. 12 rededication of Goddard Hall

Goddard

I’m Earl G. Goddard, the third of four sons of Dean Ralph Willis Goddard for whom this building is named. Dean Goddard served as dean of engineering from 1921 until his death in 1929. My father was a pioneer in radio engineering and, with student assistants, established one of the nation’s first radio stations, KOB. The transmitter was in the inner courtyard of this building. The antenna system was suspended from a tower mounted on top of the dome along with a second tower supported by the Goddard Annex building. Financial support for activities such as KOB was scarce. New Mexico State College of A&MA was feeling the effects of the oncoming depression, and found the necessary financial support for the station in an Albuquerque group. In 1934 when NMSC A&MA honored my father with the naming of this beautiful building, I was here and I'm delighted to be here today for the rededication of this landmark structure on campus. To a great extent, when this building was constructed in 1913, under the supervision of Trost and Associates, it set the style for future building on this campus.

I'm particularly pleased that the external stairs were replaced as part of the renovation. Except for the much more beautiful surroundings, the building looks very much the same as it did more than 60 years ago.

I have lived in California for the majority of my adult life, but I’m proud to be a native New Mexican. I was born just a little ways from here in Mesilla Park and grew up in Las Cruces. I received my BSEE here at NMSC A&MA in 1939. I have worked with Dr. Austin Hoover, director of the Rio Grande Historical Collections. Through contact with the College of Engineering and the Alumni newsletter Aggie Panorama, I have been able to keep current with the activities here on campus.

It is a high honor for me to be here today and I’m looking forward to an exciting weekend of visiting with friends and watching the Aggies win tomorrow. Thank you for allowing me to express my appreciation for the wonderful job that you’ve done with the renovation of this building, which will once again be the focal point of attention for engineering students and the campus landmark for many years to come.

On the Cover New Mexico State University students show their pride during Homecoming 2001 in moments captured for posterity by University Communications photographer Darren Phillips. At top left Amanda Thompson of Alpha Xi Delta sorority hoists an American flag on a float sponsored by her sorority and Kappa Sigma fraternity. At top right New Mexico State football players,including wide receiver Preston Williams, No. 14; wide receiver H.B. Briscoe, No. 7; and linebacker Jamar Lawrence, No. 41; head to a 46-39 victory over Idaho. At bottom left Angela Lobendahm-Peterson, Josh Martinez, Angela Edge, Krystal Berryman, Robyn Shook and Kaylen Munson wave to the parade crowd from their float, sponsored by Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity and the Women’s Volleyball Team. At bottom right Danny Lee, the Pride Band's Sousaphone Section leader, marches in the parade in his shades. Look for Homecoming photos throughout this issue of Aggie Panorama.