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In 2006, South Dakota State University (SDSU) celebrated its 125th anniversary, marking a significant milestone in its history. To oversee and coordinate the commemorative activities, the university established the 125th Anniversary Planning Committee. This committee was responsible for organizing various events, publications, and initiatives that highlighted SDSU's achievements and contributions to education and the community over its 125-year history.
The committee's membership included:
• Carol J. Peterson, Chair
• Peggy Gordon Miller, President, Honorary Co-Chair
• Sherwood Berg, Emeritus President, Honorary Co-Chair
• Robert Wagner, Emeritus President, Honorary Co-Chair
• Joel Hefling
• Edward P. Hogan
• Wesley Tschetter
• Padmanaban Krishnan
• Deb Gulbranson
• V.J. Smith
• Carolyn Clague
• Stephen Van Buren
• Barbara Hartinger
• David Marquardt
• John Miller
• Steve Marquardt
• Laurie Nichols
• Michele Sage
• Adam Karnopp
• Jennifer Crickard (staff)
• Emery Tschetter (staff)
• Adam Zobel (student)
• Cy Fixen (student)
This diverse of university administrators, faculty, staff, students, and alumni, worked collaboratively to ensure that the anniversary celebrations were comprehensive and reflective of SDSU's legacy. Their efforts culminated in a series of events and projects that not only commemorated the university's past but also set the stage for its future endeavors.
The records and materials produced by the committee are preserved in the SDSU Archives and Special Collections, serving as a valuable resource for understanding the university's history and the planning of significant institutional milestones.