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50 Year Club

The 50 Year Club is mile marker for our graduates. All Colorado A&M and CSU graduates from 50+ years ago are members of the 50 Year Club.

We have an annual gathering on the Friday of Homecoming & Family Weekend:

  • The Hospitality Suite is located in the Lory Student Center and is open from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
  • The 50 Year Club Luncheon is located in the Lory Student Center from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Cost: $20.

The 50 Year Club Outstanding Recognition Award

Nominate someone for this prestigious award! Download the nomination form.

CRITERIA

  • Graduated from CSU, Colorado A&M, CAC, or SAC at least 50 years ago
  • Career success/accomplishments that reflect the value of an education at CSU
  • Involvement in community service, events, organizations, etc.
  • Demonstrated service/support to Colorado State University as a student or alumnus (e.g. volunteer roles, committees, boards, athletic support, donated time, talent, or financial resources, etc.)

HOW DO I NOMINATE SOMEONE FOR THE 50 YEAR CLUB AWARD?

  • Complete the attached nomination form as fully as possible.  Use your own paper if preferred and use this form as a guideline.  Please type if possible.
  • Be as specific as possible, and attach additional sheets as needed.
  • Attach candidate’s resume, if available.
  • Attach letters of recommendation from those who are familiar with the nominee’s accomplishments and service, if available.
  • Attach copies of articles, photographs, or other supporting information.

Return the nomination form to: 
Colorado State University Alumni Association
7114 Campus Delivery
Fort Collins, CO  80523-7114

Fax: (970)491-0798

Email: lschreiner@ar.colostate.edu

NOMINATION DEADLINE

Nominations must be submitted by Monday, July 16th, 2007.  Nominations will be held and considered for three years. 

WHEN WILL THE AWARD BE PRESENTED?

The 50 Year Club Recognition Award will be given during the annual 50 Year Club Luncheon during Homecoming. 

AWARD RECIPIENTS

 

 Year  Name Graduation year
2007       Cleon V. Kimberling, D.V.M.  '51, '59
 2006   Dr. M. Joan (Ouderkirk)  Cromer  '53
 2005  Nicholas H. Booth, DVM  '51
 2004  Robert Shideler  '48
 2003  Leona M. Heilman  '51
 2002  John Matsushima  '43, '45
 2001  G. Owen Smith  '47, '50
 2000  Elizabeth Case  '42
 1999  Norm Cable  '38
 1998  Wendell King  '30
 1997  John Toliver  '34
 1996  Charles Dale Rea  '36
 1995  Cecil Staver  '30, '53
 1994  Cecil Hellbusch  '30
 1993  Lois Smith and Lola Case  '40, '40
 1992  Larry LaSasso  '34
 1991  Jim and Nadine Henry  '40, '41
 1990  Stew Case  '41
 1989  Jasper French  '39
 1988  Bruce Thornton  '18, '27
 1987  Raymond Kissock  '14