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Honor Alumni Class of 2005
Recipients of the Honor Alumni Award are
selected based on their (a) loyal, unselfish and meritorious service
in furthering the interests of Rose-Hulman, (b) contributing to the
national interest of our country, and (c) professional achievement.
Three alumni received the Honor Alumnus Award this year during the
Homecoming Brunch on Oct. 1.
William Pine
A Road Researching Warrior
William Pine graduated in 1985 with a
bachelor's of science in civil engineering. He worked for the
Illinois Department of Transportation in District 5 at Paris
from 1985 to 1998, spending most of that time in the Bureau of
Materials, working with Hot Mix Asphalt design, production and
placement issues. Bill is a research engineer with Heritage
Research Group and a technical advisor with Emulsicoat, Inc.
Bill started with the Heritage Group in 1999, where his role is
focused on supporting the various Heritage Group companies and
their customers.
J. Eric Dietz
Keeping Indiana Safe
J. Eric Dietz graduated in 1984 with a
bachelor of science in chemical engineering. He also earned a
master’s of science from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in
1986 and a Ph.D. in chemical engineering in 1994 from Purdue
University. Eric is the executive director for The Indiana
Department of Homeland Security and is responsible for the
development of comprehensive plans, training, and exercises
needed to improve Indiana government's emergency response for
the 6.2 million Indiana residents.
Robert Wilkins
Working to Commemorate His Heritage
Robert Wilkins graduated cum laude in 1986
with a bachelor's of science in chemical engineering. In 1989,
he received a J.D. from Harvard Law School. After graduation,
Robert joined the Public Defender Service for the District of
Columbia. Robert played a key role in establishing the National
Museum of African American History and Culture Plan for Action
Presidential Commission, as well as chairing the Site and
Building Committee. His work on the Commission led to the
passage of Public Law No. 108-184, which authorized the creation
of the National Museum of African American History and Culture
to be located on or adjacent to the National Mall as a part of
the Smithsonian.
2006 Nominees Sought – The Alumni Association
Advisory Board seeks nominees for this year’s Honor Alumnus Award.
Send nominating information to either Brian Dyer, director of alumni
affairs (d.b.dyer@Rose-Hulman.Edu) or John Brabender (’81), chair of
the awards and recognition committee, Rose-Hulman Alumni Association
Advisory Board, (john.brabender@cinergy.com).
 
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