September 2024 - Cce-all-list

USNWR UG Rankings
by Govindaraju, Rao S 24 Sep '24

24 Sep '24

All: The new undergraduate program rankings from the US News and World Report were released today. Our LSCCE program was ranked 3rd (up from 4th last year). More details are available at: https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/rankings/engineering-doctorate-civil<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.usnew…>. https://engineering.purdue.edu/CCE/AboutUs/News/Features/purdue-cce-undergr… I take this opportunity to express my appreciation for all that you do for our program. Best. GS

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Re: [Cce-all-list] [Cce-faculty-list] USNWR UG Rankings
by Lu, Luna 24 Sep '24

24 Sep '24

GS, Thanks for sharing this wonderful news! What a great testament to the caliber of our faculty, staff, and students! Also, thank you, GS, for your outstanding leadership. I am proud to be part of such an incredible team! Boiler Up! Luna From: Cce-faculty-list <cce-faculty-list-bounces(a)ecn.purdue.edu> on behalf of "Govindaraju, Rao S" <govind(a)purdue.edu> Date: Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 9:07 AM To: "'Cce-all-list(a)ecn.purdue.edu'" <Cce-all-list(a)ecn.purdue.edu> Subject: [Cce-faculty-list] [Cce-all-list] USNWR UG Rankings All: The new undergraduate program rankings from the US News and World Report were released today. Our LSCCE program was ranked 3rd (up from 4th last year). More details are available at: https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/rankings/engineering-doctorate-civil<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.usnew…>. https://engineering.purdue.edu/CCE/AboutUs/News/Features/purdue-cce-undergr… I take this opportunity to express my appreciation for all that you do for our program. Best. GS

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FW: Call for Nominations - Purdue Engineering Distinguished Lecture Series (PEDLS) Speakers
by Govindaraju, Rao S 23 Sep '24

23 Sep '24

All: Please see below, and submit your nominations to me by Oct. 20, 2024. Thanks and best. GS From: Lu, Luna <luna(a)purdue.edu> Sent: Monday, September 23, 2024 8:18 AM To: Crossley, William A <crossley(a)purdue.edu>; Bahr, David F <dfbahr(a)purdue.edu>; Berger, Edward J <bergere(a)purdue.edu>; Govindaraju, Rao S <govind(a)purdue.edu>; Sutherland, John W <jwsuther(a)purdue.edu>; Son, Young-Jun <yjson(a)purdue.edu>; Groll, Eckhard A <groll(a)purdue.edu>; Kulkarni, Milind <milind(a)purdue.edu>; Kevin John Otto <kotto(a)purdue.edu>; Kim, Seungjin <seungjin(a)purdue.edu>; Kim, Sangtae <kim55(a)purdue.edu>; Mosier, Nathan S <mosiern(a)purdue.edu> Cc: Raman, Arvind <raman(a)purdue.edu>; Heath, Kathy M <heathk(a)purdue.edu> Subject: Call for Nominations - Purdue Engineering Distinguished Lecture Series (PEDLS) Speakers Dear Engineering Heads, I'm writing to request nominations from your units for PEDLS speakers for the 2025-26 academic year. The PEDL series invites world-renowned faculty and professionals to Purdue College of Engineering to encourage thought-provoking conversations and ideas with faculty and students regarding the grand challenges and opportunities in their fields. Nominees should be international leaders in their fields and highly recognized for their professional achievements. PEDLS speakers engage with faculty and students a) through a highly visible lecture; and b) participation in a high-profile panel discussion involving thought leaders in the area here at Purdue Engineering and beyond. Could you please email us your list of up to 3 nominees as soon as possible, but no later than Oct. 25? For a glimpse of upcoming and past lecturers and panelists, please take a look at the PEDLS web page<https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/AboutUs/News/Events/DistinguishedLectur…>. Thanks, Luna ------------------------- Luna Lu Associate Dean of the Faculty, College of Engineering Reilly Professor, Lyles School of Civil Engineering Founding Director, Center for Intelligent Infrastructure Purdue University | 765-494-5842 | luna(a)purdue.edu<mailto:luna@purdue.edu>

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Employer Days This Week!
by Philhower, Heather M 23 Sep '24

23 Sep '24

CCE Students - Employers will be set up in Hampton Wood Commons for casual conversation with students interested in learning more about the industry or discussing opportunities for full-time, internships, or co-ops! Take your resume and/or your questions! They are eager to get to know you! * 9/25 - SGH: 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. * 9/26 - Kimley Horn: 8-11 a.m. Heather Philhower Administrative Assistant Lyles School of Civil and Construction Engineering HAMP 1141, 550 Stadium Mall Drive, West Lafayette, IN 47907 o: 765-494-2166 | e: hphilhow(a)purdue.edu<mailto:hphilhow@purdue.edu>

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Congratulations to Akanshu Sharma
by Govindaraju, Rao S 20 Sep '24

20 Sep '24

All: I am very pleased to share that Akanshu Sharma<https://engineering.purdue.edu/CCE/AboutUs/News/Structures_Features/akanshu…> has been named the Jack and Kay Hockema Associate Professor in Civil Engineering. Please join me in congratulating him on this well-deserved recognition. Thanks and best. GS

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David Simchi-Levi Seminar Flyer
by Govindaraju, Rao S 19 Sep '24

19 Sep '24

All: Please see this announcement about a seminar by David Simchi-Levi that would be of interest to many of us. Best. GS

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A Look Forward: CCE Employer Days
by Philhower, Heather M 19 Sep '24

19 Sep '24

CCE Faculty - We have some very valuable opportunities over the next two weeks for our students to network with employers as we host seven Employer Days (flyers attached)! We are asking for your assistance in encouraging students to stop by each day to say hello! All employers are seeking students for multiple types of opportunities; however, students don't have to specifically be seeking a position to benefit from these interactions. Employer Days provide a wonderful chance for students to work on their networking skills, elevator pitches and much more! P.S. There are more coming so tell students to be sure to watch the CCE Student Blog<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpurduecce…> for updates! Wed., Sept. 25 SGH 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Wood Commons Wed., Oct. 2 JQOL 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Wood Commons Thurs., Sept. 26 Kimley-Horn 8:00-11:00 a.m. Wood Commons Thurs., Oct. 3 ARSEE Engineering 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Wood Commons Tues., Oct. 1 CDM Smith 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Wood Commons Heather Philhower Administrative Assistant | Lyles School of Civil Engineering HAMP 1141, 550 Stadium Mall Drive, West Lafayette, IN 47907 o: 765-494-2166

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FW: TODAY! CCE Employer Day - schaefer
by Philhower, Heather M 18 Sep '24

18 Sep '24

CCE Students - Welcome schaefer! They are in Hampton Wood Commons for casual conversation with students looking to shape the future of Indiana. Learn more about the industry or discussing opportunities for full-time or co-ops! Take your resume and/or your questions! They are eager to get to know you! Heather Philhower Administrative Assistant Lyles School of Civil and Construction Engineering HAMP 1141, 550 Stadium Mall Drive, West Lafayette, IN 47907 o: 765-494-2166 | e: hphilhow(a)purdue.edu<mailto:hphilhow@purdue.edu>

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Thursday/Friday - admin help
by Vance, Roberta Lynn 18 Sep '24

18 Sep '24

Hello CCE. While here today, I will be out of my office this Thursday and Friday. For needs during those two days, please contact the following, giving them grace time to be able to help. I'll be glad to help when I return. Otherwise, attached is the duty rooster until we have added two more admins to our staff. Happy schooling. Orders... Diana Knecht<mailto:knecht1@purdue.edu> RM 1259 Conference Room... Heather Philhower<mailto:hphilhow@purdue.edu> RM 1141 Printing Requests... Cole Stonebraker<mailto:cstonebr@purdue.edu> RM 1225 Purchasing Cards... Heather Philhower<mailto:hphilhow@purdue.edu> RM 1141 Please only send your request to ONE PERSON, so we do not duplicate tasks. Bobbie Vance Administrative Assistant Environmental and Hydraulics & Hydrology Lyles School of Civil and Construction Engineering Delon and Elizabeth Hampton Hall of Civil Engineering 550 Stadium Mall Drive Hampton Hall 3145 M,W,F & 1101 Tu,Th West Lafayette, IN 47907-2051 Phone: 765-494-2194 Email: vancer(a)purdue.edu<mailto:vancer@purdue.edu> [cid:image002.png@01DB09A5.11F982A0] Together, We Build.

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CCE Professional Headshots on 9/24
by Philhower, Heather M 16 Sep '24

16 Sep '24

Hello All, The Lyles School of Civil and Construction Engineering is once again sponsoring a professional photo opportunity Tuesday, Sept. 24th at 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. An electronic photo will be provided approximately two weeks after the event. Perfect for your LinkedIn profile, faculty web directory and more! Here are the steps to sign up: 1) Click this link to see our SignUp on SignUp: https://signup.com/go/jxsBFzJ<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsignup.co…> 2) Review the options listed and choose the spot(s) you like. 3) Sign up! It's Easy - you will NOT need to register an account or keep a password on SignUp. Note: SignUp does not share your email address with anyone. If you prefer not to use your email address, please contact me and I can sign you up manually. Heather Philhower Administrative Assistant | Lyles School of Civil and Construction Engineering HAMP 1141, 550 Stadium Mall Drive, West Lafayette, IN 47907 o: 765-494-2166

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