SAES to add new twist to Homecoming 2009

In the weeks leading up to Homecoming Weekend (Oct. 30 - Nov. 1) the SAES is adding a new twist to raising supplemental funding for instructional resources and current students. Each of the four academic departments is putting together a registry of needs -- for students as well as departmental -- that will run the gamut from a few high-dollar items for alums and friends of the SAES who have weathered the economic turmoil well to an assortment of less expensive goods and services for those whose financial footing still isn't sound enough for magnanimous generosity but who still want to support the SAES. The SAES's four academic departments will be competing to see which of them can come up with a registry of goods and services that will raise the most funding support. If you've got an idea for something your department needs -- minor enhancements as well as those that are somewhat costly -- or a suggestion for helping students out with recurring expenses, please pass that suggestion along to your department chair. The registry will be on the SAES website and open for business on Friday, Oct. 2.