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Volunteer Opportunity - Future Engineers and Scientists

Posted by jen on 08/31/2011 12:00 am  /   Volunteering

On September 21st from 4 - 5 pm, Sean P. Merrell, P.E., PTOE will be giving a presentation on civil engineering to Frisco High School’s FUSE (Future Engineers and Scientists). Alison Smith will be on hand to help with the presentation and answer questions from the students, and would like a f...

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Upcoming Younger Member Events

Posted by jen on 08/31/2011 12:00 am  /   Younger Members

By: Ashley Kelly and Kayla Lorentz, Younger Member Chairs The Younger Members will be going to the Rangers vs. Oakland game on Friday, September 9, 2011 at 7:05 pm. There are still a few tickets available! We will be meeting at Humperdinks in Arlington (700 Six Flags Dr.) at 5:30 pm for drinks an...

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2011 ASCE Discover Construction

Posted by jen on 08/31/2011 12:00 am  /   Education Outreach

By: Alison Smith, P.E., Education Chair In honor of the construction of the Perot Museum of Nature & Science Expansion Project, the Museum of Nature & Science celebrated with a weekend all about building! On August 13th and 14th, the ASCE Dallas Branch presented a booth at the Museum for ki...

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UT - Arlington Professor Retirement Reception

Posted by jen on 08/31/2011 12:00 am  /   Announcement

Dr. John H. Matthys has retired from UT-A, and the Civil Engineering Department is hosting a reception in his honor. All of Dr. Matthys' former students are invited to attend on Saturday, September 17, 2011, from 6 to 9 pm at the Walnut Creek Country Club, 1151 Country Club Drive, Mansfield, Texas 7...

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PE Review Classes at UTA – Fall 2011

Posted by jen on 08/31/2011 12:00 am  /   Continuing Education

P & P exam review classes will be offered this fall by the Civil Engineering Department at The University of Texas at Arlington. The course is designed to enhance participants’ preparation and readiness on subject matters covered in the exam. Those who live in the Metroplex or nearby areas...

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ASCE Texas Section Fall 2011 Meeting

Posted by jen on 08/31/2011 12:00 am  /   Texas Section

The Texas Section Fall Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, September 28 through Saturday, October 1, 2011 in Amarillo, Texas. Check the Texas Section website, www.texasce.org, for more information and to register.

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Engineering Ethics Seminar in October

Posted by jen on 08/31/2011 12:00 am  /   Technical Session

The Arlington Technology Association, in conjunction with the UT Arlington College of Engineering is hosting an ethics seminar for professional engineers on Wednesday, October 12. David Howell, P.E., Director of Licensing for the Texas Board of Professional Engineers, will present an Engineering Et...

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Tell Us How We Can Communicate With You Better

Posted by jen on 08/31/2011 12:00 am  /   Texas Section

Mobile computing is changing the way many of us get our information. Blackberries, Androids, iPhones, iPads, laptops, standard internet.... The Section wants to deliver the information you need in the style you want. Please let us know about YOUR communication preferences by taking this brief survey...

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August President’s Message

Posted by jen on 07/28/2011 12:00 am  /   President's Message

Thinking Beyond the Heat Wave of 2011… I always liked that old song “Heat Wave” by Martha & the Vandellas, but the one we’ve been experiencing in Dallas and the whole midsection of the country lately is getting hard for anyone to handle. And then there’s ...

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August Meeting Speaker

Posted by jen on 07/28/2011 12:00 am  /   Keynote Session

Mr. Robert P. Morris, Jr. is the Deputy District Engineer for the Fort Worth Engineer District. Prior to this position, Bob served as the BRAC and Medical Program Manager in the Program and Project Management Division. His presentation topic is “Innovative Design and Solutions for Medical Bui...

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