A Century of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering
Join us for a celebration!
Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025, at Club 71, Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium
Sponsorships
Please think about sponsoring — A Century of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering celebration!
Your tax-deductible sponsorship is a great way to gain visibility for your company and help document the rich and varied history of agricultural and biosystems engineering at South Dakota State University.
Gold | $1,000
- Company information booth
- Banner display at event
- Exclusive recognition gift
- VIP seating at centennial dinner
Silver | $500
- Banner display at event
- Exclusive recognition gift
- VIP seating at centennial dinner
Bronze | $250
- Exclusive recognition gift
- VIP seating at centennial dinner
For more information about sponsoring, contact:
- Kasiviswanathan (Muthu) Muthukumarappan
Klingbeil Endowed Department Head and Distinguished Professor
Email: Kas Muthukum
Cell: 605-376-1975, Office: 605-688-5666
Program Schedule
| Time | Details |
|---|---|
| 5 p.m. | Doors open (Master of Ceremonies Ryan Lefers) – cash bar |
| 5:55 p.m. | Bells chime for people to take their seats |
| 6 p.m. | Department head welcome |
| 6:05 p.m. | Honor distinguished guests
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| 6:15 p.m. | Celebratory video |
| 6:20 p.m. | American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers Past President Dana Porter's address |
| 6:25 p.m. | Dinner |
| 6:55 p.m. | Keynote introduction |
| 7 p.m. | Keynote address – Kent Klemme – “Driving the Future of Agriculture” – John Deere |
| 7:30 p.m. | Remarks from Luke Gordon (agricultural systems technology alumni, 2025 graduate) |
| 7:35 p.m. | Remarks from Maria Lee (Century of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering scholarship plaque – current precision agriculture student – 2027 graduate) |
| 7:40 p.m. | Vote of thanks (Nicholas Uilk) |
| 7:45 p.m. | Event concludes |
Thank you to our Sponsors!
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Contact us
Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering
Physical Address
1030 N Campus Dr.
Brookings,
SD
57007
Mailing Address
SRPA 136, Box 2100
Brookings,
SD
57007
Hours
Mon - Fri: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.