ASCE

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ASCE

• American Society of Civil Engineers

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What is it?

• An organization devoted to building a better
  quality of life for its membership, the
  profession, and society worldwide.

ASCE Strategic Plan, asce.org
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Why shouldnt you join?

• Because your mother said so
• Because your professor said so
• Because you have nothing else to do
• Because it looks good on your resume
• Join because YOU WANT to, not because someone
  else wants you to!

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Why should you join?

• Builds your professional network
• Builds your professional expertise
• Builds your credibility and profession
• Plenty of ASCE publications
• The benefits of joining will last a lifetime

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Dos and Donts

• Do actively participate in the organization
• Do come to network with upperclassmen
• Dont just come for the food
• Dont just come to get credit for ENGR 1201/1202

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Annual Activities

• ASCE vs. ASME Tug-o-War Competition
• Student-Faculty Picnic
• Carolinas Conference
• Habitat for Humanity
• Adopt-a-Highway
• Student-Faculty Golf Tournament

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Contacts

• Dana Hornkohl, President
  (dana_at_danahornkohl.com)
• Jennifer Manning, Vice President
  (jamannin_at_uncc.edu)
• Chris Frank, Secretary
  (MasterCivil04_at_mystupidjob.com)
• Henry Jay Cerceo, Treasurer
• (hjcerceo_at_uncc.edu)
• Christopher Reinbold, Webmaster
  (ctreinbo_at_uncc.edu)

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More Sources of Info

• The UNC Charlotte C.E. faculty
• http//www.coe.uncc.edu/ascesb
• http//www.asce.org
• Bulletin board outside Smith 260
• Infrastructure Newsletter