The College of Applied Science and Technology (CAST) is pleased to recognize some of its most successful alumni through the annual CAST Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. Nominations can be based on outstanding performance in one’s profession; demonstrated leadership in one’s profession or the community; outstanding service to the institution; and statewide, national, or international recognition.

CAST’s Hall of Fame 2023 Induction Ceremony

  • Date: Thursday, September 28
  • Time: Reception at 4 p.m. followed by the induction ceremony at 5 p.m.*
  • Venue: Aaron Leetch Stadium Club at Hancock Stadium

*Both events are open to the public.

2023 CAST Hall of Fame inductees

  • Agriculture: Bill Engel ’76
  • Criminal Justice Sciences: Dr. William Lally ’98, M.S. ’02
  • Family and Consumer Sciences: Barbara Bush ’83, M.S. ’94
  • Health Sciences: Larken Sharon Akins ’02
  • Information Technology: David Nolan ’06
  • Kinesiology and Recreation: Dawn Pote, M.S. ’87
  • Military Science: Col. David Rabb ’95
  • Technology: David Tsurusaki ’82

Full information about this year’s inductees can be found on the CAST website. Requests for accommodations for the event can be made by contacting Kara Snyder at (309) 438-3986.