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Seaton
Society
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Andrew Seaton, the longest serving dean in the history of Kansas
State University College of Engineering, filled that position from
1920-1949. His illustrious career was one of commitment and leadership
to both engineering education and the engineering profession.
During
his tenure, Seaton established the curriculums of architectural
engineering, chemical engineering, landscape architecture, and industrial
arts; formed and organized Steel Ring; and began the tradition of
the annual Engineering Open House.
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He
actively promoted the upgrading of engineering education that
eventually led to the accreditation of engineering schools
across the country, and laid the foundation for the Kansas
law that required those practicing as professional engineers
to be licensed and registered as such. He received the prestigious
Lamme Medal for Achievement in Engineering Education.
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"The generosity, commitment, and vision of our alumni and friends in the Seaton Society play an ever-increasing role in the continued
success of the College of Engineering."
John R. English
Dean,
College of Engineering
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In the spirit of this legacy, the Seaton Society
was established in 1999 to recognize donors who provide significant
annual gifts to support the College of Engineering, and to recognize
outstanding alumni whose accomplishments bring honor to their alma
mater through professional practice and public service.
The
impact of Seaton Society donors will be seen in every aspect of
the college as it moves forward in excellence of engineering education.
Initiatives supported by these funds will include the following:
- discretionary
gifts to the dean or department heads
- scholarships
to recruit new students, recognize academic excellence, and retain
those with financial need
- student
leadership organizations and activities
- student
participation in competitions and leadership opportunities
- special
projects and professional development for faculty
Extraordinary
accomplishments of alumni will be recognized annually at three levels:
- early
career achievement
- mid-career
achievement
- inductees
to the College of Engineering Hall of Fame
Membership
in the Seaton Society recognizes all who contribute $500 or more
annually to any area within the College of Engineering. Corporate
gifts that match employee contributions will be counted.
Donors
may renew their membership each year by making a gift at one of
six levels. The exception is the Founder Level; these donors, at
the dean's invitation, receive life-time membership for their extraordinary
support of the vision and mission of the college.
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Founder:
$100,000+
Director: $10,000+
Executive: $5,000 to $9,999.99
Partner: $2,500 to $4,999.99
Leadership Circle: $1,000 to $2,499.99
Colleague: $500 to $999.99
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As
a member, you will be invited to attend the annual Seaton Society
Banquet, be listed in both Impact and the annual report,
and be included in periodic area/regional events and campus activities.
For
more information about the Seaton Society and other giving opportunities,
please contact:
Engineering
Office of Development
Kansas State University Foundation
2323 Anderson Avenue Suite 500
Manhattan, KS 66502
Phone: 785-532-7500
E-mail: Seaton@found.ksu.edu
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