ASCE Golf Outing June 26th!!! Sign up now!!!

We want your nominations for our annual awards for both Outstanding Civil Engineer of Central Ohio and Outstanding Section Member for 2008-2009. We are also looking for members interested in serving on the Central Ohio Section’s Board of Directors.

For more information about the awards and a list of past recipients, please go to the awards page.

Topic: OSU Medical Center Expansion

Speakers
Jay Casey – Chief Operating Officer, OSU Health System Associate Vice President, Health Services
Vince Jarret – Jones Stuckey

The presentation will focus on the $1.3 billion dollar expansion underway at the OSU Medical Center.

The March 2009 newsletter is now available for download.
Please note that we are mailing the March newsletter because of problems we had with the email mailing list.

Call for Abstracts - Abstracts are currently being accepted until April 10 for the 2009 conference. The Ohio Transportation Engineering Conference (OTEC), being held in Columbus, Ohio, October 27-28, 2009, is looking for dynamic presentations that will educate, inspire, and inform the transportation industry.

Conference Theme - Moving Ohio into a Prosperous New World

Abstract guidelines - Abstracts are to be 150 words or less and should include abstract title, author name,
affiliation, address, phone number and e-mail (no pictures).

The February 2009 newsletter is now available for download.
Please note that we are no longer mailing paper copies of the newsletter, unless you specifically request one.

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Unfortunately, we have had to cancel the seminar. Those who have already paid the registration fee will receive a full refund.
For any questions, please contact Mike Mazzoli (mike.mazzoli@psiusa.com).

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Join this group of experts from Karlsberger and Bricker & Eckler LLP to learn more about the LEED process and what requirements are needed to be LEED AP. Also the afternoon session will provide detailed information on how to study and prepare for the exam.

The day will consist of three 1 hour sessions in the morning discussing:

1. Introduction to the LEED process – Presented by Mr. Stephen Zilles, AIA, LEED AP from Karlsberger

2. Case study of the LEED process – Presented by Mr. Joseph Kuspan, AIA from Karlsberger

3. Legal implications to LEED Construction and regulatory update – Presented by Mr. Greg Lestini and Mr. Scott Davis from Bricker & Eckler LLP

Join us for this year's Engineer’s Week Celebration!

Keynote Speaker: Cathy Leslie Executive Director—Engineers Without Borders

THE AWARD:
The Ohio Council of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Robert O’Shea Engineering Ethics Award.

As announced on December 9, 2008, the following individuals, shown in alphabetical order, have submitted a letter of intent to seek the nomination for the office of President-elect as defined in the Society’s Bylaws.

Kathy J. Caldwell, P.E., M.ASCE
Moustafa A. Gouda, P.E., F.ASCE
Garland P. Rose, Jr., P.E., D.WRE, F.ASCE

The Society’s goal for the election is to provide a fair and impartial framework affording Nominees with equal opportunity to promote their qualifications and ensure an informed electorate while shielding members from unwanted intrusions.