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Homecoming breakfast to honor awardees
Faculty and staff are invited to the College of Engineering Homecoming Breakfast on Friday, October 20, at 8:30 a.m. in the Howe Hall Atrium. Engineering alumni, who will receive awards at the 75th Iowa State University Alumni Association Honors and Awards Ceremony on Friday afternoon, will be honored.
The College of Engineering presents the Marston Medal and Professional Achievement Citation in Engineering (PACE) awards.
Anson Marston Medal
 Lanny A. Robbins, BS’61/MS’63/PhD’66 Chemical Engineering, is a consultant with Larco Technologies LLC and chief technology officer of GANTEC Inc., a natural products company producing biopesticides, fungicides, and other products. Robbins, who retired as a research fellow after 37 years with the Dow Chemical Company, holds 18 U.S. patents. He was elected to the National Academy of Engineering in 2006.
PACE awards
 W. Gary Gates, BS’72 Engineering Science, is president and CEO of the Omaha Public Power District (OPPD). Joining OPPD in 1972, Gates worked his way up holding such positions as reactor engineer, division manager for nuclear operations, and vice president with responsibility for OPPD’s nuclear organization.
 Mary Jane Hagenson, BS’74 Physics and Math, MS’76/PhD’80 Biomedical Engineering, is vice president of research and technology for Chevron Phillips Chemical Company. Hagenson, who holds seven U.S. patents, began her career with Phillips Petroleum Company in 1984 and served in such roles as vice president of specialty chemicals and plastics and general manager of the global specialty chemicals business unit.
 Thomas M. Murray, BS’62 Civil Engineering, served on the University of Oklahoma faculty for 17 years before joining Virginia Tech in 1987 and was responsible for the construction of major structural engineering laboratories at both universities. He was elected to the National Academy of Engineering in 2002.
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The Iowa State Alumni Association presents the alumni awards.
 Gary D. Hoover, BS’61 Mechanical Engineering, is recipient of the Alumni Medal that recognizes Iowa State alumni for long, loyal, and outstanding service to the university. Hoover and his wife gave the lead gift for the Gary and Donna Hoover Hall.
 Scott DeBoer, MS’91 Physics, PhD’95 Electrical Engineering, is recipient of the Outstanding Young Alumni Award. Through his technical and leadership accomplishments, he has helped Micron Technology Inc. become a leader in the international semiconductor industry. DeBoer, who holds more than 125 patents, is Micron’s youngest-ever director of process development.
 Richard E. Horton, BS’62/MS’63/PhD’67 Electrical Engineering, and his wife, Sandra, are recipients of the National Service Award, established this year to recognize alumni whose self-initiated activities and service consistently support the work of the Iowa State Alumni Association.
Only 6 more days!
A Gaffer’s Guild vase, four Iowa State men’s basketball tickets, an autographed Iowa State football, and construction labor donated by the ConE Honor Society are among the 18 items up for bid in the College of Engineering online United Way auction. Put in your bid today; the auction closes October 22. This is a fund-raising activity to help the College of Engineering achieve its United Way goal of $35,000. To view auction items and see the rules for bidding, go to www.eng.iastate.edu/uw/.
“Town Hall” meeting on biorenewable resources
Faculty and staff are invited to a “Town Hall” meeting hosted by Iowa State University President Gregory Geoffroy on Monday, October 23, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., in the Alliant Energy-Lee Liu Auditorium in Howe Hall. The meeting will focus on biorenewable resources—what Iowa State is already doing, what opportunities are coming our way, and key initiatives the university is pursuing. Geoffroy and faculty experts will field questions from the audience. A reception will follow.
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