October 15, 2005
ETAS representation at Homecoming this year was outstanding. Over 500 alumni from the College of Engineering and Engineering Technology visited our extra large tent enjoying beef sandwiches and their favorite beverage. 100 of those alumni took advantage of the discounted football tickets and attended the football game which NIU defeated Eastern Michigan by a score of 24 – 8. Students were also in attendance to discuss current projects. The CEET Formula race car that was designed, built and raced by students was on display in front of our hospitality tent.
We had great door prizes this year that were donated by ETAS and CEET including a NIU stadium seat, several NIU sweatshirts, collapsible coolers/trash containers for tailgating, an NIU Logo clock, and an IPOD as the grand prize. Door prizes were awarded every 30 minutes by our entertaining emcee, ETAS Board President, John McCuistion.
See additional pictures from the event.
Several retired faculty and current faculty were also present including Dr. Jim Bobis (retired), Dr. Ron Glogovsky (retired), Dr. Rom Kasuba (retired), Mr. Dennis Stoia (retired) Dr. Earl Hansen (current), Dr. Murali Krishnamurthi (current), Dr. Richard Marcellus (current), Dr. Promod Vohra (current), Dr. Clifford Mirman (current), Dr. Sen Kuo (current), Dr. Andrew Otieno (current), Dr. Alan Genis (current).
Dean Vohra announced there will be a celebration in recognition of the first 20 years of graduating classes from the College of Engineering and Engineering Technology at next year's event. Check back at the ETAS website during the year for more important updates on Homecoming 2006.