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ASCE Texas Section Updates

Don’t Miss CECON 2021 this September

Join us for PDHs, panels, networking, & more – September 15-17 in San Marcos, Texas! Engineers from all disciplines are invited, as well as students. Attendees will be a mix of public and private sector representatives.

Explore the CECON 2021 online program, featuring session descriptions and speakers’ bios. Register by August 7 to avoid the $50 Late Fee! Discounts also available for students and government employees.

Raise Your Hand for Exciting 2021-2022 Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteering at a local or state level is a great way to give back to your profession and community, network outside your sphere, and share or gain invaluable leadership experience. To explore opportunities within the Texas Section, visit www.texasce.org/volunteer or contact Dallas Section Director Phillip Alcorn at [email protected] to learn about local opportunities. All members, including STUDENT MEMBERS, are encouraged to raise their hand to volunteer today — both long- and short-term commitment options available!

Upcoming Webinars

Did you know the Texas Section offers two webinars per month? Join us from your home or office for technical and power skills topics! View the webinars page on the Texas Section website for list of upcoming sessions, including:

• August 10 – What Makes an Engineer by Steven Eubanks. Mr. Eubanks now has his own firm, after 19 years with the City of Fort Worth where his past positions included Chief Stormwater Engineer.
• September 7 –  9 Critical Questions – Assessing Your Firm’s Future Potential by Kelly Riggs. Mr. Riggs is an author, speaker, and a member of the Forbes’ Coaches Council.
• September 28 – Trinity Railway Express: Crossing the Trinity River by Fadi Faraj PE. Mr. Faraj is Vice President at HVJ Associates and currently serves as the Chair of the ASCE Texas Geo-Institute Chapter.  

If you are interested in presenting a Texas Section Webinar, please contact Texas Section VP for Technical Affairs, Robert Stevens PhD, PE, F.ASCE at [email protected].

Join us for ASCE Texas Section’s flagship annual conference, CECON, September 15-17, 2021 in San Marcos, Texas. View program details and register today at www.TexasCECON.org!

Best regards,

Lindsay A. O'Leary PE, CAE, LEED AP, M.ASCE

Executive Director