The First Year Engineering Program hosts an annual College of Engineering Welcome event that features our Dean of the College of Engineering and a keynote speaker, typically an NC State engineering alumnus.  The Fall 2008 event will feature Steve Angel, CEO  of Praxair. It will be held on Thursday, August 21st at the McKimmon Center.  Arrive early, there is a reception at 5:30pm (for networking), and the mandatory event will begin at 6pm.  Dress is business casual.  Transportation is on your own.