Special Events
Order of the Engineer Ring CeremonyMonday, August 2, 7:00 am – 8:00 am
The Order of the Engineer was initiated in the United States to foster a spirit of pride and responsibility in the engineering profession, to bridge the gap between training and experience, and to present to the public a visible symbol identifying the engineer. Participants take the Obligation of the Engineer and wear a steel ring as a reminder of their commitment to high ethics and professionalism.
ASCE is conducting an Engineer's Ring Ceremony at this year's conference. You are encouraged to become an Order of the Engineer member if you:
- have graduated from an ABET-accredited engineering program, or
- hold a license as a Professional Engineer, or
- are enrolled in an ABET accredited engineering program and are within two academic terms of graduating
Exhibit Hall Luncheon
Monday, August 2, 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Enjoy a boxed lunch in the Exhibit Hall and learn about exciting new developments in the field as you visit with conference exhibitors. One exhibit hall luncheon ticket is included with each full conference registration. Additional tickets may be purchased for $30 by using the conference registration form, or on-site at the conference registration desk. All ticket sales are subject to availability.
Welcome Reception and Exhibition
Monday, August 2, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
A terrific time to network with colleagues! This reception will be held in the Exhibit Hall. Tickets are included with each full conference registration. Additional tickets may be purchased in advance or on-site at the conference registration desk, for $45.
Awards Luncheon
Tuesday, August 3, 11:45 am – 1:15 pm
An exciting Awards Luncheon is planned for Tuesday, August 3. Be sure to attend to show your support for outstanding members of the engineering community. In addition to the awards ceremony, you will be entertained by the White Collar Comic, who will keep you laughing throughout the day. One conference lunch ticket is included with each full conference registration. Additional tickets may be purchased for $40 by using the conference registration form, or on–site at the conference registration desk. All ticket sales are subject to availability.
The Awards Luncheon will highlight the Bechtel Award winner for 2004. In recognition of outstanding achievements in pipeline engineering, the Bechtel Foundation sponsors this award in honor of the contributions made by Stephen D. Bechtel, F.ASCE, to the engineering profession and his noteworthy advancements in the design and construction of pipelines throughout the world. The award was established by the ASCE Board of Direction in October 1970. This year's award winner is Arun Deb, P.E., Ph.D. He will present the Bechtel Award lecture at 4:45 pm on Tuesday, August 3.
Bechtel Award Winner for 2004
Arun Deb, P.E., Ph.D.Arun Deb, an authority in the field of water distribution system rehabilitation, replacement, and management, recently retired as a Vice President of Weston Solutions. He has more than 46 years of experience in water supply planning and management. He has also been a lecturer and researcher at University of Notre Dame, University College of London, University of Wisconsin, and Bengal Engineering College of Calcutta. The Water for People organization selected Arun as the first person ever to receive its "Kenneth J. Miller Founder's Award" for his volunteer work to help the poor people of West Bengal, India, receive arsenic–free drinking water. He was also awarded the "Life Time Achievement Award" of the AWWA's Pennsylvania Section in recognition of his work on water distribution system research. Arun is a Fellow and Life Member of ASCE.
Arun has published more than 200 technical papers, manuals, and research reports. During the last 15 years, he was extensively involved in research and application in developing rational methodologies and tools for water distribution system infrastructure rehabilitation and replacement planning and management, operation and maintenance, innovative construction technologies and impacts of needed fire flows on water quality. During this period, he conducted 22 water distribution pipeline research projects for American Water Works Association and AWWA Research Foundation out of which he participated in 18 projects as a Principal Investigator.
Dinner at the Hotel del Coronado Tuesday, August 3, 6:30 pm – 11:00 pm, Hotel del Coronado. Buses load at 6:00 pm. Sponsored by Ameron International, Inc.
Join us for the much–anticipated reception and dinner the evening of Tuesday, August 3, at the famous Hotel del Coronado. Rising from water's edge on the quaint island of Coronado in San Diego, the Hotel del Coronado is considered one of America's most beautiful resorts. A classic historic hotel, The Del was built in 1888 and designated a National Historic Landmark in 1977. It is the combination of contemporary convenience and enchanting Victorian atmosphere that moved USA Today to call the The Del "one of the top 10 resorts in the world." Entertainment by the "Rat Pack"– Dean, Frank, and Sammy— will be provided after dinner by Joe Scalissi. Joe's performances are so realistic that he even is invited to perform at the Dean Martin Fan Center annual bash.
One ticket for the reception and dinner is included with each full conference registration. Additional tickets may be purchased in advance by using the conference registration form or onsite at the Conference Registration Desk. The cost per ticket is $75.
Pipelines 2004 Golf Tournament
Wednesday, August 4, 1:30 pm – 6:30 pm Tournament, Banquet 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm. Buses load at 12:30 pm.
Join us at the Riverwalk Golf Course in Mission Valley—just a 10–minute drive from the conference hotel—for a full shotgun tournament (112 players) commencing at 1:30 p.m. Tournament play will be best ball scramble format. The cost, including bus transportation and a dinner banquet following the tournament, is $85 per person. Awards and prizes will be presented at the banquet. Participants may depart after the tournament or stay for the banquet. Single players are welcomed.
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