Richard L. Golden *54 is retiring as associate dean for administration of the School of Engineering and Applied Science, effective June 30, 2001. He plans to spend more time with his grandchildren, traveling, and tending his orchid collection.

Dean Golden functions as the chief operating officer for the SEAS. He manages all the nonacademic activities, including financial planning and budgeting, financial control, personnel administration, facilities development and space allocation, research administration, safety and security, administrative and building services, external relations, fund raising, and publications and publicity. He has been editor of EQuad News since joining the administrative staff in 1990.

He oversaw the E-Quad Expansion, or J-wing, which added 70,000 square feet of space, and The Friend Center for Engineering Education, scheduled to open this fall.

In addition to his administrative responsibilities, Dean Golden has taught the freshman seminar Sustainable Development and the Environment for four years and also has served as an academic adviser.

He and his wife Judith, residents of Princeton since 1978, will continue to call Princeton home. Dean Golden holds a Ph.D. in chemical engineering from Princeton. Previously, he held vice presidential positions at Oxirane International, Halcon International, and Arco Chemical Co. He holds 15 U.S. patents.

Interested alums are encouraged to apply.

Engineers plan centennial conference as part of Reunions 2000 celebration

This year's reunion is one event engineers should not miss. Kicking off the weekend of celebration will be a Centennial Conference sponsored by the School of Engineering and Applied Science and the Graduate School.

The conference, titled Engineers as Leaders in Research and Management, will feature distinguished graduate alumni of SEAS who are at the forefront of major developments in modern science and technology. Topics will include creating, applying, and commercializing technology in electronics, information, bioengineering, and nano-structured materials; scientific experiments in space; and engineering in a sustainable world.

The Centennial Conference begins at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 31, and runs throughout the day, including a reunion lunch.

"This day is an excellent opportunity to catch a glimpse of the excitement in engineering today," said Sankaran Sundaresan, associate dean for academic affairs, professor of chemical engineering, and co-organizer of the conference.

Everyone is invited to attend. Look for details of the conference and registration information in the April issue of EQuad News.