The Sam Steel Society is the alumni organization for NMSU's College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences. Hailed as a brilliant student, and slated to graduate in 1893 from New Mexico College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts, Samuel Steel would have been the first person to earn a degree from of the university now known as NMSU. Tragically, he was shot in an alleged robbery. In his honor, we recognize the outstanding accomplishments of all graduates of the college. Members are welcomed in their freshman year at the college and inducted into the society upon their graduation. Members throughout the nation uphold the legacy of Sam Steel through their fellowship and continued efforts which are rooted in their experiences at NMSU College of ACES.
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Thank you to everyone who participated in this year's annual "The Fix" Chile Roast in Washington DC! This was our second consecutive year and look forward to next year's continued success. Read more about this event at NMSU News. 
In a special ceremony before each graduation, ACES students are inducted into the Sam Steel Society in front of family, friends, and other graduates. This unique event is a personal celebration for ACES graduates, as they join society members who, for more than 125 years, use their knowledge and skills to change the world.
Heritage and Horizons ACES WelcomeThe College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences strives to create a family atmosphere for all students, staff and faculty. The College of ACES developed the Sam Steel Brand that unites all students through a shared identity. Every new addition to the College of ACES receives the Sam Steel brand gifted to them on a wooden plaque to welcome them to our family. Seniors are recognized at the ceremony to thank them for their time as Aggies.
The council is made up on no more than 18 members of the Sam Steel Society and one current ACES student. All former students of the College of ACES who received a degree are regular members of the Sam Steel Society and are eligible to serve on the council.
Your donation will help support the Sam Steel Society scholarship fund and annual NMSU ACES alumni events. Scholarships are awarded to NMSU undergraduate students enrolled in the College of ACES to assist with college expenses. Undergraduates are selected based on their “NMSU Scholar Dollar$” application and must be currently enrolled full-time in the College of ACES. Your donation will continue the ACES tradition of financially supporting undergraduate students. Remaining funds donated to the Sam Steel Society are used to host ACES alumni socials at official NMSU events. These events will bring together alumni, faculty, and current students to reconnect, network, and promote the efforts of the ACES college.
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For more information contact us at samsteelsociety@gmail.com.
