Civil and Environmental Engineering News

McShane Chair in Construction Engineering and Mangement Introduced

Marquette University is proud to offer a new program in Construction Engineering and Management (CEM) beginning in the 2008-09 academic year.The new undergraduate program will be offered through the Department
of Civil and Environmental Engineering but it will have a separate B.S. degree.

The new CEM program will be supported by a five million dollar gift from two Marquette alumni; Jim and Kelly McShane. The endowment from their generous gift will be used to support the McShane Chair of Construction Engineering and Management. Dr. Mark Federle has been chosen as the first McShane Chair in Construction Engineering and Management

Photo taken May 9, 2008 at a reception to introduce Dr. Mark Federle the new McShane Chair in Construction Engineering and Management. From left to right:Jim McShane, Kelly McShane, Mark Federle, Fr. Robert A. Wild, S.J. and OPUS Dean Stan Jaskolski

New Program in Construction Engineering and Management

Marquette University will be offering a new program in Construction Engineering and Management (CEM) beginning in the 2008-09 academic year.  The new undergraduate program will be offered through the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering but it will have a separate BS degree.

The new CEM program will be supported by a five million dollar gift from two Marquette alumni – Jim and Kelly McShane. The endowment from their generous gift will be used to support the McShane Chair of Construction Engineering and Management. In the very near future, a national search to fill this position will begin.

Photo taken January 30, 2007 at a reception to celebrate the gift from Jim and Kelly McShane to the new Construction Engineering and Management Program. From left to right:  OPUS Dean Stan Jaskolski, Dr. Michael Switzenbaum, Fr. Robert A. Wild, S.J., Kelly McShane and Jim McShane.

Recent Civil Engineering Award Winners

Outstanding Contributions to Peer Education
Marquette University Division of Student Affairs Leadership Awards
Reid Hickman, Class of 2007

2007 Outstanding Senior Civil Engineering Student of the Year, ASCE Wisconsin Section
Reid Hickman, Class of 2007

Professional Achievement Award
Marquette University, College of Engineering
Richard A. Smith, Class of 1973 and 1982

Outstanding Teacher Award
Marquette University, College of Engineering
Jonathan Meus, Adjunct Assistant Professor,CEEN

Reid Hickman and ASCE Student Chapter Advisor, Dr. James Crovetti

Richard A. Smith,Class of 1973

Jonathan A Meus (l), Adjunct Assistant Professor, CEEN
receives Outstanding Teacher Award from
College of Engineering OPUS Dean Dr. Stan Jaskolski

NEW CEEN COURSE ADDED TO UCCS

CEEN 190 Decent and Affordable Housing: How to Get There From Here, has been approved as a Diverse Cultures (DC) elective for the Marquette University Core of Common Studies curriculum. Please see the attached file for more information. CEEN 190 Flyer for F06

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 2007

Peace Corps Fellows/USA at Marquette University Engineering

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Marquette University is pleased to announce that it is now a participant in the Peace Corps Fellows/USA Program. At the present time, we are the only participant in this specific program that offers a degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering.

The purpose of the Fellows/USA is "to help promote a better understanding of other peoples on the part of Americans," by developing and maintaining educational partnerships that place returned Volunteers in internships in underserved U.S. communities.” Through a collaboration of universities, public school systems, community organizations, sponsors, and the Peace Corps, returned volunteers use the knowledge and skills they developed during their overseas service to improve people's lives here at home. As Peace Corps Fellows, they earn graduate degrees and/or certification at reduced cost, advancing their professional development for careers in a wide range of fields.

Information on the Peace Corps Fellows/USA program can be found on their web site: http://www.peacecorps.gov/gradschool/fellows/index.cfm

For more information on the Marquette Graduate Program, please contact:

Dr. Stephen Heinrich, Director of Graduate Studies
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
PO Box 1881
Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI 53201-1881
EMAIL: stephen.heinrich@marquette.edu