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MAE Graduation Banquet

The MAE Senior Banquet is a growing tradition in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. Since Spring 2023, the department has hosted the banquet at the end of each semester to honor graduating seniors. It brings together students, faculty, staff, and a guest for an evening of recognition and celebration.

Each event features a shared meal and brief remarks from department leadership, scholarship supporters, and invited guests. While the structure may vary from semester to semester, the purpose remains the same: to celebrate the dedication, resilience, and achievements of our graduating students as they prepare for their next chapter.

With donor support, we can continue to offer this meaningful experience and ensure that each graduate feels acknowledged and appreciated. Contributions also allow us to enhance the event and increase the lasting impact it has on students and their families.

Why Support the Banquet?

 

Your support helps us:

  • Cover the cost of meals so all graduating seniors can attend at no cost.
  • Provide modest recognition items or keepsakes for graduates.
  • Invite scholarship donors, alumni, and college leadership to participate.
  • Enhance the overall experience for students and their families.
  • Ensure the banquet continues to grow into a lasting departmental tradition.

Banquet Highlights

 

While each semester’s banquet is unique, the event typically includes:

  • A welcoming atmosphere for students, families, faculty, and guests.
  • Remarks from department leadership and invited speakers.
  • Acknowledgment of graduating seniors and select scholarship recipients.
  • Special recognition of the Tim Thompson Graduate Scholarship (spring banquet).
  • Opportunities for students to connect with faculty and supporters.
  • A shared meal celebrating the close of an academic journey

How You Can Help

We invite individuals, companies, and alumni to help make the MAE Senior Banquet a memorable experience. Your contribution, no matter the size, directly supports an event that honors the hard work, resilience, and achievements of our graduating seniors.

By giving to the banquet, you're not just funding a dinner. You're helping create a moment of recognition that students will carry with them long after they leave campus. Your generosity ensures that every graduate feels valued, celebrated, and supported as they begin the next chapter of their journey.

Ways to Support:

  • Individual or Corporate Sponsorships
  • In-Kind Donations (e.g., printing, catering, event decor)
  • Monetary Gifts toward general banquet expenses

Interested in sponsoring the event?

Please contact:
Dr. Jay I. Frankel
jfrankel@nmsu.edu