April 7, 2003 Dave Thompson Entomology, Plant Pathology & Weed Science Box 30003, Dept. 3BE CAMPUS Dear Dave: It is my good fortune to officially inform you that I have selected you to receive the Teaching Award for the College of Agriculture and Home Economics this year. Your teaching accomplishments and positive attitudes are known throughout New Mexico and we are pleased that this award can serve as tangible evidence of your achievements. The award ceremony is scheduled to begin with music at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 24, 2003, in the auditorium of Gerald Thomas Hall. I hope you and your guests can join me and the other award recipients for a luncheon in the Social Living Center following the ceremony. Please let us know how many guests will accompany you. Again, congratulations for your many contributions to New Mexico State University and the welfare of the citizens of New Mexico. Sincerely, Jerry G. Schickedanz jm