October 19 - 24, 2020
A New Mexico State University tradition since 1926, Homecoming is a great opportunity for Aggies of all ages to connect with NMSU and show off their Aggie Pride. Starting early in the week, NMSU Alumni, Presidential Ambassadors and members of the Alumni Association will host various virtual activities and online gatherings.
The 2020 Virtual Homecoming celebrations will take place October 19 - 24. Everyone is invited to participate! Programming includes:
- Special recognition for the Classes of 1970 - Golden Aggies!, 1995 and 2010;
- Memory Lane, "Parade through the Years";
- Alumni & Friends Memory Message Board;
- Virtual NMSU Campus Walk-Tour;
- Distinguished Alumni Awards Recognitions;
- "How Much We Love Our Aggies" Look-a-Like Contests;
- Homecoming Happy Hour on Friday at 5:30 PM MST;
- Alumni Features to Celebrate Aggies through the Years.
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All recognitions, highlights and features will be posted on our Alumni & Friends social media pages, @NMSUAlumFriends.
Live events require pre-registration. Click the link to sign up!
Monday, October 19
Homecoming Kickoff Video will start the week off with a bang, on social media channels
Klaus Wiemer, Distinguished Alumni from the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences highlight
Russell Hernandez, Young Alumni Service Award honoree highlight
College of Health & Social Services Coffee Talk, 10 AM, pre-registration required
Tuesday, October 20
Mariela Rodriguez, College of Education Distinguished Alumni highlight
Past Parades feature on social media channels
Reunion Class of 2010 feature on social media channels
Honors College Coffee Talk with the Deans, 9 AM, pre-registration required
NMSU Research and Graduate School Town Hall, 3 PM, watch on Zoom or Panopto.
Wednesday, October 21
Randy Farmer, James F. Cole Memorial Award for Service honoree highlight
Manuel Mora, College of Engineering Distinguished Alumni highlight
HRTM Alumni, Faculty, Staff and Students Zoom Get Together, 9 AM, pre-registration required
Reunion Class of 1995 feature on social media channels
Virtual Campus Tour feature on social media channels
100 West Cafe lunch served by HRTM students, reservation only, pre-paid carryout and curb-side orders
NMSUCCESS Climate Seminar with Dr. Leah Gerber, 7 PM, watch on Zoom.
Thursday, October 22
Jerean Hutchinson, College of Business Distinguished Alumni highlight
Golden Aggies, Class of 1970 feature
Class Ring feature
College of Arts & Sciences Virtual Alumni Connections to honor Distinguished Alumni, Jackie Seay McGehee, 12 PM, join via zoom
State of the University Address with Chancellor Arvizu, 3 PM, on Zoom or Panopto
Friday, October 23
Lynn Van Pelt Fletcher, College of Health & Social Services Distinguished Alumni highlight
College of ACES Virtual Homecoming Breakfast, 8:30 AM, preregistration required
“How Much We Love the Aggies” Decorating and Lookalike Contests, feature begins on all social media outlets
College of Arts & Sciences Virtual Alumni Connections to honor Distinguished Alumni, Jesse Guardiola, 10 AM, join via zoom
Reunion Class of 1970 feature
College of Education Faculty Recognition Ceremony, 11:30 AM, link to event
College of Education Distinguished Alumni online reception, recognizing Mariela Rodriguez, 12:30 PM, link to event
100 West Cafe lunch served by HRTM students, reservation only, pre-paid carryout and curb-side orders
Homecoming Happy Hour via Zoom, 5:30 PM, preregistration required
Saturday, October 24
Jackie Seay McGehee, College of Arts & Sciences, Fine Arts & Humanities Distinguished Alumni highlight
Jessie Guardiola, College of Arts & Sciences, Sciences & Social Sciences Distinguished Alumni highlight
Sunday, October 25
Decorating & Lookalike Contest Winners Announcement
