The pictures below were taken Friday, September 30, 2005. This was an exciting day for Kauffman residents. First, students were able to speak with the JDEHP Corporate Board members who came to Kauffman that day. Second, Microsoft Chairman and Chief Software Architect Bill Gates spoke to students in the Great Hall that afternoon. For more information about the JDEHP Corporate Board, visit jdedwards.unl.edu.

Jeff Raikes and other members of the Corporate Board give introductions.

Members of the Corporate Board answer student questions.

Dale Jensen of the Corporate Board explains the surprising item he brought with him that afternoon.

JDEHP student Alex Person asks the Corporate Board a question.

JDEHP student Johnny McCarthy asks the Corporate Board a question.

JDEHP students and Corporate Board members wait for Bill Gates.

The Kauffman Great Hall is filled with JDEHP students, staff, faculty, and other guests anxious to welcome Bill Gates.

JDEHP Director David Keck welcomes Bill Gates to Kauffman.

Bill Gates speaks about new technologies, computer science education, and other topics of interest to JDEHP students.

Bill Gates answers student questions.

Bill Gates

JDEHP students Matt Mueller, David Graff, and John Wirtz present Jeff Raikes and Bill Gates with gifts of appreciation.

Bill Gates was presented with an official Husker jersey personalized "Gates 1". Here, Jeff Raikes receives his jersey, personalized "Raikes 1.1".