Aggie Programs
YOU'VE BEEN MUGGED
CHILL OUT BOXESAWAY FROM HOME PROGRAM
LICENSE PLATE PROGRAMDIPLOMAT FRAMEGRAD FAIROUTSTANDING SENIOR BANQUETOFFICIAL RING CEREMONYCOMMENCEMENTFAMILY WEEKEND
ALUMNI SHARING KNOWLEDGE (A.S.K.)
CLASS REUNIONS
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YOU’VE BEEN "MUGGED" This program is for incoming freshmen moving into the dorms during “Move In” week. Working with the Registrar’s Office, the Alumni Association compiles a list of all incoming freshmen and greets them at the dorms with a “We Believe In You” coffee mug filled with pencils and other goodies with a tag that says, “You’ve Been Mugged by the Alumni Association. Welcome to NMSU.”
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CHILL OUT BOXES
School can sometimes be hectic and stressful at any time during the school year for your NMSU student. From being homesick, to having to take exams, or just having a bad day in general and sometimes a letter or phone call from home does not always do the trick. This is why the NMSU Alumni Association has put together the "Chill Out" program. With this program your NMSU student will receive a "Chill Out Box" filled with goodies which vary from a coffee mug, to popcorn, and other assorted snacks and treats.
Parent(s) and friend(s) can purchase this gift by completing the order form.
Price of Chill Out Box is $15 each.
Click here for downloadable copy of form. (pdf)
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AWAY FROM HOME PROGRAM This program gives the parent(s), family member or friend, a chance to let their Aggie student know they are being thought of while away from home. From Birthday cakes starting at $15.00, Rice Crispy Treats and Big Brownies for $10.00, we can customize your message for any special occasion. The student receives their special treat with a card and your special message. We photograph the student and send the photo to you. To order, complete form or call the NMSU Alumni Office at 1. 866.678.2586 (toll free). Let your Aggie know they are being thought of while
away from home.
Click here for downloadable copy of form. (pdf)
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LICENSE PLATE PROGRAM The new NMSU specialty license plates are now in stock with MVD. For more information call 1-888-683-4636 to speak with a customer representative. Or go online
www.state.nm.us/tax/pubs/specplat.htm and print out form
MVD11322 and return to the address indicated. The old plates are still available so please specify that you are ordering the new plate. Each plate is $37.00. For those of you who would like to replace your “Pistol Pete” plate, that price will be $17.00. Please indicate that this is a “replacement plate” when placing the initial order.
More information.
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DIPLOMAT FRAME
It is a great accomplishment to receive your diploma. So why not display it in a nice frame with the NMSU logo. From the Triangle design to the NM State design, everyone will be able to view your accomplishment. Click here to order.
Click here for downloadable form (pdf.)
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GRAD FAIR
Grad Fair is offered twice a year, prior to Spring and Fall commencements. Graduating seniors are encouraged to stop by the Corbett Center Student Union where a variety of booths are set up with the information that students need as they prepare to graduate. The NMSU Alumni Office, Registrar’s Office, Bookstore, Graduate School, and the official ring company are there to answer any questions.
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OUTSTANDING SENIOR BANQUET
The Outstanding Senior Banquet honors the top graduates of the university’s colleges who are picked by the respective deans. The banquet is held the Friday evening prior to Commencement.
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OFFICIAL RING CEREMONY
This ceremony is conducted by the Alumni Association for those who have purchased the official ring of NMSU. Students meeting the criteria for purchasing the ring are invited by the Alumni Association if they wish to attend this ceremony.
All who make reservations are offered finger foods and beverages and receive their rings in style. The rings are tied to chile ristras and then presented to each student by a NMSU representative.
This ceremony is free of charge.
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COMMENCEMENT
Commencement exercises are held twice a year at the end of each semester. Graduates walk across the stage to be recognized for completing their studies. They are inducted to the Alumni Association and receive a NMSU Alumni Association lapel pin attached to a card containing information about the Alumni Association by a member of the Executive Council.
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FAMILY WEEKEND
Spend a memorable weekend with your family and the New Mexico State University campus community in the Fall (TBD) for Family Weekend, sponsored by the NMSU Alumni Association, Office of Student Success, and the Associated Students of NMSU. Family Weekend is guaranteed to be a fun time for all. Our weekend event includes campus tours, tailgate activities, and football game (TBD). We hope you will join us and become familiar with your NMSU Aggie student's extended family.
Family Weekend Schedule for 2009 (pdf.) Click here for online reservations.
Family Weekend Schedule for 2008 (pdf.)
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ALUMNI SHARING KNOWLEDGE (A.S.K.)
This program is designed to help students with questions about majors, careers, and even where to live. Alumni interested in sharing information will be put into a database and students can contact them with their questions. When you were in school, how many times did you wish you had someone to answer your questions about a career or about other areas of the country? Many NMSU students have never been out of the state so they have no idea what it might be like for example, in New Jersey. If you would like to be listed, please email your name, address, and vocation to the NMSU Alumni Office or call at 1.866.678.2586 (toll free).
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CLASS REUNIONS
This year the focus is on the classes of '49, '59, '69, although Aggies can hold a reunion during any year. Alumni interested in sponsoring a class reunion may contact the NMSU Alumni Office by email or call 1.866.678.2586 (toll free).