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ASCE Dallas supports and encourages the equitable opportunity for participation of all people within the civil engineering profession without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, nationality, or physical challenges.
Texas Section - Spring Meeting Sponsor: Texas Section Day: Wednesday 1-Apr-09 8:30 AM Location: South Padre Island Convention Center and Sheraton Hotel 310 Padre Boulevard South Padre Island, TX 78597 Mapquest | Add to Calendar
Mary K. Suhm, City Manager, City of Dallas, Texas Mary K. Suhm is serving her fourth year as city manager for the City of Dallas. As city manager, Suhm is responsible for the daily operations of the municipal organization. She manages a staff of over 13,000 employees and a budget of $2.65 billion. She was appointed city manager in June 2005 by the Dallas City Council. Prior to her appointment as city manager, Suhm served as interim city manager, first assistant city manager, assistant city... [More Info]
Seminar Topic: Providing Engineering Solutions for Basic Water and Wastewater Needs in the Country of Bolivia Many communities throughout the world struggle daily with basic quality of life issues; potable water, sanitation, roads, bridges, dams, electricity and other luxuries we take for granted. Engineers in Action (EIA) helps facilitate sustainable solutions to meet these urgent needs. Come join us for a technical seminar presented by Dr. Ruben Mamani-Paco. Dr. Mamani-Paco will speak on the... [More Info]
Urban Engineers Group, Inc. is a consulting engineering firm specializing in Civil Engineering, Transportation, Traffic, Transit, Land Development and Construction Management. Office located in Dallas, Texas, the firm provides professional services to public and private sector clients, statewide. Urban Engineers Group, Inc. is a Women Owned Minority Business Enterprise certified by the NCTRCA and as a HUB by the State of Texas. Urban Engineers Group mission is to provide quality design... [More Info]
The spring season is just around the corner and so is the ASCE Golf tournament. The Dallas and Fort Worth Chapters joint tournament has been scheduled for April 27th at the Bear Creek Golf Course. Younger members host this event annually to raise money for the student scholarships. Show your support for this worthy cause and join us at this event to have a fun filled day. So plan on bringing your clubs and have at it. You never know, you may even win a prize. This month we would be mailing... [More Info]
It’s that time of year again for the Dallas/Fort Worth American Society of Civil Engineers to prove we have the best golfers and can raise the most money for local scholarships. This year’s golf tournament will take place on Monday, April 27th at the West Course of Bear Creek Golf Club (inside DFW airport) with an 8:00 AM shotgun start followed by a BBQ luncheon. The tournament is open to ASCE members, nonmembers and their friends. If you have not taken the opportunity to get involved with... [More Info]
Footnote: Four Dallas Branch Members were recognized during the March Meeting for receiving the Engineer of the Year (EOY) Awards. They are, from left; Roger Behgam (TSPE EOY); Noelle Gaspard (TSPE Young EOY); Liz Meeting (ASCE EOY); Doug Chastain (ASCE Young EOY) and Faisal Syed (ASCE Dallas Branch President). The awards were presented at the E-Week Gala which was held on February 19th at the Galleria Weston Hotel with over 450 participants. Photo by Rachel Hayden, P.P. (Professional... [More Info]
The University of Texas at Arlington Department of Civil Engineering is hosting its annual alumni night on Saturday, April 18, 2009, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. The events will be held at the Rio Grande Ballroom in the E.H. Hereford University Center. Program: 6:00 p.m. - Reception and Welcome 6:30 p.m. - Dinner Recognition of 2009 Distinguished Alumni Inductees, Senior Classes, and Honor Graduates Bowling at UTA Bowling Alley (Open and free for all guests) Click here for more information.
Sean P. Merrell, P.E., PTOE, the Program Chair for ASCE Dallas, has been featured in the latest ASCE Civil Engineering Magazine (click here to see more). The advertisement is part of an ongoing ASCE marketing effort entitled I'm at Home at ASCE.
On behalf of the Structural Engineering Institute of the American Society of Civil Engineers, we would like to invite you to Austin, Texas - - the site of the 41st Structures Congress from April 30 - May 2, 2009. This year’s Congress consists of 10 concurrent technical sessions that focus on the theme: Don’t Mess with Structural Engineers - Expanding our Role. The Congress will demonstrate what is redefining structural engineering in the areas of bridge and transportation structures,... [More Info]
The Metroplex has always been renowned for having a multitude of impressive developments landscaping the greater area. At Topping Out 2009 industry leaders from both Dallas and Fort Worth are uniting to recognize and honor excellence in the fields of development, architecture and construction, which positively impact our communities. Awards are handed out not on the basis of individual achievement but rather in honor of the collective accomplishments of the entire team responsible for a... [More Info]
ASCE/SEI’s fourth Electrical Transmission and Substation Structures Conference will be held November 8-12, 2009 in Fort Worth, Texas. This conference is the premier event where transmission/substation engineers can meet with their peers and industry suppliers to learn about the art and science of utility structural engineering. The upcoming retirement of many long-time utility engineers will create unprecedented challenges to the industry for training the next generation of engineers and... [More Info]
Remember, this is your Newsletter. All Dallas Branch Members may send their professional news to Marco A. Ramirez, PE, Newsletter Editor, at mramirez@apaienv.com to be considered for publication in the newsletter. All committee chairs may also send information about their respective committee activities.
The deadline for submission is the first Tuesday of the Month for inclusion in the following month
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