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SUNDAY, MAY 21, 2006 • 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS
Two Pre-Conference Workshops will be offered as part of the 2006 Congress.
SUNDAY, MAY 21, 2006 • 6:00-8:00 PM
International Fellowship Reception & Icebreaker/ Section & Branch Welcome in Exhibit HallYou are cordially invited to drop by the Exhibit Hall for hors d'oeuvres and a casual toast to all who have joined us in Omaha to attend this Congress. International participants and Section & Branch representatives are especially encouraged to stop by to say: "Hello!"
Participation from around the globe proves that the world grows smaller every day and that there is no greater experience than meeting international colleagues in person. The International Fellowship Reception provides the opportunity for colleagues from many lands to greet members of the International Council (IC) and to welcome the 2006 EWRI International Fellowship winners:
- Mr. Haider A. Ali Al-Hemairi of Iraq
- Dr. Marwan Haddad of Palestine
- Dr. Ramakar Jha of India
- Dr. Shengwen Qi of China
The IC established the Visiting International Fellowship program to promote cultural and technical exchange between EWRI members and international colleagues from developing countries. This marks the program's sixth year.
Included for all Full, Student, Guest & Child Registrants. Additional Tickets: $35.
MONDAY, MAY 22, 2006 • 7:30 AM - 8:45 AM
Opening Plenary, Keynote Breakfast & Lifetime Achievement Award Presentation Steven R. Abt, Ph.D., P.E., D.WRE, P.H., F.ASCE, EWRI President 2005-2006 |
 Jim Suttle, P.E., Omaha City Councilman |
 James B. Gulliford, US EPA, Region 7 Administrator |
Your official welcome to the Congress and to Omaha will be delivered in person by Steven R. Abt, Ph.D., P.E., D.WRE, P.H., F.ASCE, EWRI President 2005-2006, and Jim Suttle, P.E., Omaha City Councilman. General Congress Chair C. Dale Jacobson, P.E., DEE will emcee.
You will have the opportunity to hear the Keynote Address, presented by James B. Gulliford, Region 7 Administrator for the US Environmental Protection Agency. As regional administrator since September 2001, Gulliford has been the interface between EPA headquarters in Washington and the citizens of Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska. Gulliford had 25 years of prior professional experience administering environmental programs in agricultural and mining arenas. He received a bachelors in forestry management and a masters in forestry economics and marketing from Iowa State University. He worked in mine reclamation and environmental protection programs at Iowa State and Southern Illinois University until 1982, when he became Director of Iowa's Department of Soil Conservation, and, eventually, Director of the Division of Soil Conservation when his department merged with the Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship.
You will be in the audience for the presentation of the prestigious Environmental & Water Resources Institute Lifetime Achievement Award. Established in 2001, the Lifetime Achievement Award is presented each year to members who are judged to have advanced the profession, exhibited technical competence, and significantly contributed to public service, research, or practice in the environmental and water resources profession. Winners of the Lifetime Achievement Award will be announced onsite.
Included for all Full, Monday-Daily, and Student Registrants.
MONDAY, MAY 22, 2006 • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
AAWRE reception The American Academy of Water Resources Engineers (AAWRE) (www.aawre. org) was created in 2004 by members of the ASCE Environmental and Water Resources Institute. AAWRE is dedicated to improve the practice, elevate the standards, and advance the profession of water resources engineering. The Academy accomplishes these objectives through the development and oversight of a voluntary, post-licensure, specialty certification program for water resources engineers. AAWRE invites you to join its nearly 180 AAWRE Diplomates and enjoy an elegant reception in honor of those who recently earned the Diplomate, Water Resources Engineer (D.WRE) credentials. Beer, wine, and soft drinks will be offered, along with light fare.Included for all Full, Student, Guest & Child Registrants. Additional Tickets: $35.
TUESDAY, MAY 23, 2006 • 7:30 AM - 8:45 AM
Freese Breakfast & Environmental Council Awards2006 Simon W. Freese Environmental Engineering Award lecture
The 2006 Simon W. Freese Lecture will by offered by an eminent environmental engineer selected to receive the recognition along with a certificate and cash prize. Breakfast will precede the award lecture, and Environmental Council Awards will also be presented at this event.
A Tuesday Awards Breakfast is included for all Full, Student, and Tuesday-Daily Registrants.
TUESDAY, MAY 23, 2006 • 7:30 AM - 8:45 AM
Tipton Breakfast & Awards2006 Royce J. Tipton Irrigation and Drainage Engineering Award Lecture
This award is made annually to an ASCE member who has made a definite contribution to the advancement of irrigation and drainage engineering in teaching, research, planning, design, construction, or management. The contributions may have been made as papers or other written presentations, or through notable performance, long years of service, or specific actions to advance the science of irrigation and drainage engineering. The award includes a plaque and certificate. Breakfast will precede the Tipton Lecture, with additional EWRI awards to be made at this time.
A Tuesday Awards Breakfast is included for all Full, Student, and Tuesday-Daily Registrants.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 24, 2006 • 7:30 AM - 8:45 AM
Hinds Breakfast & Awards2006 Julian Hinds Water Resources Development Award Lecture
This lecture will be presented by the author of a paper judged to make the most meritorious contribution to the field of water resources development, or an individual for notable performance, long years of distinguished service, or specific actions that advanced engineering in the field of planning, development, and management of water resources. The award consists of a plaque, certificate, and cash prize. Breakfast will precede the lecture, and additional EWRI awards will be made at this event.
A Wednesday Awards Breakfast is included for all Full, Student, and Wednesday-Daily Registrants.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 24, 2006 • 7:30 AM - 8:45 AM
Chow Breakfast & Awards2006 Ven Te Chow Hydrologic Engineering Award Lecture
The Ven Te Chow Award recognizes lifetime achievement in the field of hydrologic engineering that is distinguished by exceptional achievement and significant contributions in research, education, or practice. Following the morning's breakfast and presentation of EWRI awards, the Chow awardee will present the lecture on a hydrologic topic and will, in turn, receive a crystal plaque, certificate, and cash prize.
A Wednesday Awards Breakfast is included for all Full, Student, and Wednesday-Daily Registrants.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 24, 2006 • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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| PHOTOS: COURTESY OF OMAHA'S HENRY DOORLY ZOO |
What could be more fun than a evening's escape to the zoo! Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo – a leader in animal conservation and research – will be the venue for our evening event. We will have exclusive access to the world's largest nocturnal display, "Kingdoms of the Night," and the world's largest indoor desert, the "Desert Dome." Along with these fabulous exhibits, we'll enjoy a casual dinner, and the opportunity to spend unstructured time with colleagues and friends, as well as to forge new relationships and alliances.
The presentation of EWRI Service, Section & Branch, and Student Awards will cap our evening.
Limited number of tickets available! Tickets are $25 and include transportation to and from the event, private entry to the Kingdom of the Night and the Desert Dome exhibits as well as dinner and drinks. Tickets for this event are included in the Guest's & Child's Package prices.
THURSDAY, MAY 25, 2006 • 7:30 AM - 8:45 AM
Rouse Breakfast & Awards2006 Hunter Rouse Hydraulic Engineering Award Lecture
Hydraulic engineering's premier lectureship, endowed through personal contributions by engineers and engineering firms throughout the world, will be presented at this breakfast event. The winner receives a certificate and cash prize. Additional EWRI awards will be presented during this event.
The Thursday Awards Breakfast is included for all Full, Student, and Thursday-Daily Registrants.
