Dallas ASCE February Newsletter

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Calendar of Events

"Engineering the Peace" Presentation
Speaker: Major General Jeffrey Talley, Director of “Engineering the Peace” effort in Baghdad
Day: Friday 29-Jan-10 12:00 PM
Location: Fairmont Hotel 1717 N. Akard Street Dallas, TX 75201
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February Dallas Branch Meeting
Speaker: Doug Janeway, Project Team Leader for the Texas Stadium Demolition Project & Asst. Dir. of Real Estate Services for the City of Irving
Sponsor: ARS Engineers, Inc.
Day: Monday 1-Feb-10 12:00 PM (Register by Wed., Jan 27 to avoid late fees)
Location: Crown Plaza Hotel (Dallas Market Center) 7050 Stemmons Freeway (IH 35E) Dallas, Texas 75247
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Articles for February

February President's Message

Celebrate National Engineers Week February 14-20, 2010 This year I challenge you to do something to commemorate National Engineers Week. As engineers we often downplay what we do to make the world a better place, but this year I encourage you to take one week to celebrate our profession. How? Here are some ideas: Participate in “Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day” on February 18, 2010 Even today fewer than 10% of engineers are women. Invite a girl or several... [More Info]

February Main Speaker

Doug Janeway — Project Team Leader for the Texas Stadium Project is the Assistant Director of Real Estate Services for the City of Irving. Doug is responsible for all real property acquisitions, including rights-of-way and easements, leases and the sale and management of surplus real property for all city departments and management of the city’s mineral rights. Over the last seventeen years, in addition to the current Texas Stadium Demolition and Redevelopment Project, some of the... [More Info]

Texas Stadium Demolition Information

Texas Stadium Synopsis: With the impending departure of the Cowboys, the City of Irving negotiated an exit agreement with the team in January of 2007 to end their 38-year run at Texas Stadium in Irving. The Dallas Cowboys still call Irving home with the location of their headquarters and practice facility in Valley Ranch in Irving. Texas Stadium is located on a 78.6 acre tract of land situated between three major freeways that are undergoing major reconstruction as a part of TxDOT’s... [More Info]

Technical Seminar in February

The E&WRI and Geotech Institutes Present: “Underground Solutions, Inc. Case Studies.” Speaker: Dan Huffaker, Underground Solutions, Inc.. Underground Solutions, Inc. (UGSI) provides infrastructure technologies for water, sewer and conduit applications. UGSI's Fusible PVC™ products; Fusible C-900®, Fusible C-905®, FPVC® and Duraliner™ represent the most innovative approach to pipeline rehabilitation and installation in the past decade. The presentation will... [More Info]

February Meeting Sponsor

ARS Engineers, Inc. is a successful civil engineering and land surveying firm with offices in Dallas and Fort Worth. Our staff is comprised of engineers, land surveyors, and technicians with these common qualities: commitment, enthusiasm, and pure talent. In order to achieve our goal of exhibiting the highest levels of professionalism on every project, ARS approaches the challenges of engineering and survey work with energy, passion, expertise, and a solid commitment to excellence. Over 25... [More Info]

"Engineering the Peace" Presentation to ASCE members

The Dallas Friday Group is pleased to invite members of the Dallas Chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers to a presentation by Major General Jeffrey Talley. Dr. Talley is the Director of “Engineering the Peace” effort in Baghdad, the Chairman of the SMU Bobby B. Lyle Environmental and Civil Engineering Department, and the Director of the Hunter and Stephanie Hunt Institute for Engineering and Humanity. When: Noon, Friday, January 29, 2010 Where: Gold Room, Fairmont... [More Info]

Celebrate National Mentoring Month with ASCE

This January, take those first steps toward self-improvement by celebrating National Mentoring Month with ASCE. This month presents a unique opportunity for us, as engineers, to make a positive difference in our own lives, and perhaps more importantly, the lives of others. Plus, ASCE makes mentoring an easy resolution to follow through on by using our eCareerMentor program, so you can communicate directly with your protégé online. You may be asking, “Why mentoring?”... [More Info]

Younger Member Update

ASCE Younger Members Update The Younger Member Group is currently putting together a mailing list and will use this list to announce upcoming social, community service, and professional events. Event information will also be posted on the Dallas ASCE website. The first activity for the year, the Blood Bowl, is currently underway. The school or conference with the most people to donate blood from now until Jan. 31, 2010 will have the February luncheon meeting decorated in the school(s) colors... [More Info]

2010 Young Engineer Awards Nominations Needed

There is still time to make your nominations for the 2010 Young Engineer Awards. Each year the Texas Section endorses all candidates and forwards their information on to the awards department at the National ASCE. Please see the national ASCE website for the nomination forms and for more information. The awards available are: Nominations for Collingwood Prize Submittals for Daniel W. Mead Prize for Younger Members Nominations for Edmund Friedman Young Engineer Award Nominations for Young... [More Info]

ACE Mentoring Fundraiser

ACE mentoring is having a bowling fundraiser on Tuesday, February 9, 2010. The Price is quite reasonable and it should be a lot of fun!! This is an opportunity to come see what ACE is all about, encourage co-workers to become a mentor, or just come out and have a great time. Please contact Stephanie Laughlin, PE, (214) 672-2917 for additional information.

Inspire Kids during February's Engineers Week

Are you getting ready for Engineers Week 2010, February 14–20? This year’s theme, Discover Engineering, is a call for engineers everywhere to help kids discover the fun and excitement of engineering, and in turn, celebrate engineer volunteerism. ASCE can help you plan events that you can tie into the week. Get a free Engineers Week packet containing loads of information to inspire your outreach activities. The packet includes posters, a schedule of Engineers Week activities, ideas... [More Info]

Texas State Guard Announcement

The Texas State Guard (TXSG) is recruiting civil engineering, water and wastewater plant operations (TCEQ Class “A” through “C” license), logistics, human resources, communications, weather, and administrative professionals for its new Civil Engineer Brigade. The Brigade provides engineering support for water, wastewater, and other utilities damaged by natural or man-made disasters and for general disaster relief operations. When authorized by the Governor and the... [More Info]

Texas Section Spring Meeting - Save the Date

ASCE Texas Section Spring Meeting in Austin Sunday, April 11 – Tuesday, April 13, 2010 The Austin Branch will be hosting the Texas Section Spring 2010 Meeting. This meeting will be unique in both its revised format and location. This will be a Texas Section meeting that will be talked about for years to come. There is no better opportunity to get involved in creating the future Texas Section meeting formats. Conference Information and Online Registration (coming soon):... [More Info]

ASCE Society Awards – Call for Nominations

ASCE invites you to submit nominations for the Civil Government, Friedman Professional Recognition, Parcel-Sverdrup, and Government Civil Engineer of the Year awards. Nominations are due by March 1, 2010. The winners of these awards will be honored during the Society’s 2010 Annual Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada. A short summary of the awards follows. The complete nomination rules and forms can be found on the Civil Government Award, Friedman Professional Recognition Award,... [More Info]

Peer Review Referrals Needed

“Bounty” Offered to Sections and Branches for Peer Review Referrals Sections and Branches appreciate additional revenue sources to help carry out their programs and services. There is now another source of income available from ASCE National. The Committee on Peer Review for Public Agencies is introducing a $250 incentive for referrals that result in a peer review. What is Peer Review? The purpose of ASCE's Peer Review for Public Agencies Program is to help public sector... [More Info]

ASCE extends condolences to Haiti victims, residents

The American Society of Civil Engineers expresses its sorrow over the magnitude of loss and suffering caused by the January 12 earthquake in Haiti, especially to those ASCE members and civil engineers in Haiti and elsewhere that have been personally affected by this tragic disaster. ASCE stands ready to contribute its technical expertise, and pledges its support for relief efforts. We urge you, our members and partners, to join us in supporting the relief efforts organized by our longstanding... [More Info]

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