December 2025 - Cce-staff-list

[Cce-all-list] CCE Weekly — December 15-21, 2025
by Karyssa Graham 15 Dec '25

15 Dec '25

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[Cce-all-list] Check live Winter break travel conditions
by Roberta Lynn Vance 14 Dec '25

14 Dec '25

I'm sure our Transportation Dept would know better, and you may also, but I wanted to share a site helpful for your winter travel. Google 511 Road Conditions for ...State, to find Critical Information on road conditions, construction, incidents, plows, cameras... 511in.org is for Indiana. Be safe. Bobbie Vance CCE ENV & H&H admin HAMP 3145 & 1101 -- Cce-all-list mailing list Cce-all-list(a)ecn.purdue.edu https://engineering.purdue.edu/ECN/mailman/listinfo/cce-all-list

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Fuel for Finals
by Teresa L DeMien 12 Dec '25

12 Dec '25

Dear LSCCE Faculty and Staff, [cid:image003.jpg@01DC6B69.233423F0]Finals are coming next week, and our students need energy! Fuel for Finals is a weeklong event beginning Monday, December 15 through Friday, December 19. The recharging station is hosted by the LSCCE Engineering faculty and staff with school supplied coffee and donated snacks. Students enjoy snacks such as fruit, protein/granola bars, and other snacks. Donations may be dropped off to me in HAMP 1141. Thank you, in advance, for your support. Teresa L DeMien, MS She/Her Administrative Manager Lyles School of Civil and Construction Engineering Delon and Elizabeth Hampton Hall of Civil Engineering 550 Stadium Mall Drive West Lafayette, IN 47907-2051 o: 765-494-2256 f: 765-494-0395 Harmony | Empathy | Responsibility | Consistency | Deliberative [Purdue University]<https://www.purdue.edu/?utm_source=signature&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=…> The University is closed for winter recess from 12/24 through 1/2/2026. Happy Holidays!

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[Cce-all-list] CCE Holiday Gathering & Internal Awards Program
by Jaimee Barr 11 Dec '25

11 Dec '25

Good morning, all! Thank you to everyone who shared their plans to come to our School's holiday gathering and internal awards program this evening, Thursday, December 11. If you RSVP'd "Yes", you would have received a calendar invite from me for the event. If you were unable to complete the RSVP or have had your plans changed, please feel welcome to join us this evening as we should have a few extra seats. Date: Thursday, December 11 Time: 6:00pm to 8:00pm Location: Coyote Crossing Golf Club<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpurdue.ca…> - 5801 Augusta Blvd, West Lafayette, IN 47906 Order of events: 5:45pm - Appetizers served 6:10pm - Welcome 6:15pm - Dinner is served; Dessert to e served immediately following dinner 7:00pm - Entertainment 7:15pm - Presentation of awards & recognitions Menu: * Apps: Spinach & Artichoke Dip, BBQ Meatballs * Dinner: * Entrees: Chicken Cordon Blue & Vegetarian Pasta * Sides: Roasted Red Potatoes & Roasted Root Veggies * Rolls with Butter * Salad * Desserts: Churros with cinnamon cream cheese dip & assorted premium dessert bars * Drink station: water, tea, lemonade There will be a cash bar available for drinks to purchase. Title of Award / Recognition Recipient Name CCE Outstanding Staff Award Diana Knecht Mary Ann Zimmerman Innovation Award Nusrat Jung Mary Ann Zimmerman Innovation Award Luis Garzon-Sabogal Ross Judson Buck Outstanding Mentor Nadia Gkritza Roy E. & Myrna G. Wansik Teaching Award Chip Blatchley Roy E. & Myrna G. Wansik Research Award Mirian Velay-Lizancos Harold Munson Outstanding Teaching Award Nusrat Jung 30 Years of Service Kymberly Pelfree 25 Years of Service Ayesha Shah 15 Years of Service Etienne Atisso 15 Years of Service Brandon Fulk 15 Years of Service Deborah Horton 15 Years of Service Mario Romero 15 Years of Service Laura Slusher 15 Years of Service Bridget Brunton 10 Years of Service Meredith Camp 10 Years of Service Drew Stone 10 Years of Service Ashley Watson We will also be recognizing Robert Hershberger for his retirement after completing several years of service to the Lyles School. Please note: The Years of Service recognition is reserved for staff members. The University has a separate and distinct process to recognize years of service for faculty members. Please let me know if you have any questions! Kind regards, Jaimee Jaimee Barr she/her Program Administration Manager Lyles School of Civil and Construction Engineering 550 Stadium Mall Drive Hampton Hall West Lafayette, IN 47906-2057 o: 765-496-0158 myStrengths<https://www.purdue.edu/vpsl/leadership/myStrengths/index.html>: Input, Futuristic, Learner, Responsibility, Intellection Upcoming out-of-office dates: I will be out of the office 12/22 - 12/23. The University is closed for winter recess from 12/24 through 1/2/2026. Happy Holidays! -- Cce-all-list mailing list Cce-all-list(a)ecn.purdue.edu https://engineering.purdue.edu/ECN/mailman/listinfo/cce-all-list

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[Cce-all-list] Join us for a reception for GS this afternoon (12/10)!
by Jaimee Barr 10 Dec '25

10 Dec '25

Good morning, all! I hope each of you are doing well. I am writing to remind you of the reception we are hosting in honor of Rao S. "GS" Govindaraju this afternoon. GS has led the Lyles School of Civil and Construction Engineering since 2012, guiding it to new heights in research, innovation, and global recognition. Under his leadership, the School has strengthened its academic programs, expanded interdisciplinary collaborations, and enhanced its reputation as one of the nation's top civil engineering programs. His visionary approach and commitment to excellence have left a lasting impact on students, faculty, and the broader engineering community. Reception Information Wednesday, December 10 3:30pm to 5:00pm Hampton Hall, Wood Commons We would be honored by your presence as we recognize GS's leadership to the Lyles School over the years. Kind regards, Jaimee Jaimee Barr she/her Program Administration Manager Lyles School of Civil and Construction Engineering 550 Stadium Mall Drive Hampton Hall West Lafayette, IN 47906-2057 o: 765-496-0158 myStrengths<https://www.purdue.edu/vpsl/leadership/myStrengths/index.html>: Input, Futuristic, Learner, Responsibility, Intellection Upcoming out-of-office dates: I will be out of the office 12/22 - 12/23. The University is closed for winter recess from 12/24 through 1/2/2026. Happy Holidays! -- Cce-all-list mailing list Cce-all-list(a)ecn.purdue.edu https://engineering.purdue.edu/ECN/mailman/listinfo/cce-all-list

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[Cce-all-list] Join us for the LSCCE Winter 2025 Commencement Reception!
by Jaimee Barr 09 Dec '25

09 Dec '25

Good afternoon, LSCCE! Please join us in celebrating all of our graduating CCE students on Sunday, December 21. The reception will be held from 11:00am to 1:00pm in HAMP G150 (i2i lab). No RSVP is required - we're happy to have you stop by as your schedule allows! Kind regards, Jaimee Jaimee Barr she/her Program Administration Manager Lyles School of Civil and Construction Engineering 550 Stadium Mall Drive Hampton Hall West Lafayette, IN 47906-2057 o: 765-496-0158 myStrengths<https://www.purdue.edu/vpsl/leadership/myStrengths/index.html>: Input, Futuristic, Learner, Responsibility, Intellection Upcoming out-of-office dates: I will be out of the office 12/22 - 12/23. The University is closed for winter recess from 12/24 through 1/2/2026. Happy Holidays! -- Cce-all-list mailing list Cce-all-list(a)ecn.purdue.edu https://engineering.purdue.edu/ECN/mailman/listinfo/cce-all-list

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Department Staff Town Hall
by Teresa L DeMien 09 Dec '25

09 Dec '25

Teresa DeMien is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. As we begin the process of selecting a new school head your insights will be invaluable in shaping the search. Specifically, we'd like to discuss: * Top priorities for the next School Head to accomplish in their first 3-5 years (challenges and opportunities). * Key skills, attributes, and experiences you believe the next School Head should possess (selection criteria). * How to pitch the opportunity to make the position appealing to potential candidates (points of pride). Topic: Department Staff Town Hall Time: Jan 9, 2026 03:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://purdue-edu.zoom.us/j/99652027266<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpurdue-ed…> Meeting ID: 996 5202 7266 --- One tap mobile +13017158592,,99652027266# US (Washington DC) +13052241968,,99652027266# US --- Join by SIP * 99652027266(a)zoomcrc.com<mailto:99652027266@zoomcrc.com> Join instructions https://purdue-edu.zoom.us/meetings/99652027266/invitations?signature=sz2pb…<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpurdue-ed…>

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[Cce-all-list] CCE Weekly — December 8-14, 2025
by Karyssa Graham 08 Dec '25

08 Dec '25

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[Cce-all-list] National Academy of Engineering Tribute to the late Prof. Milton Harr
by Philippe Bourdeau 07 Dec '25

07 Dec '25

The attached Tribute to our colleague Milton Harr who passed away in the Fall of 2024, was published recently by the National Academy of Engineering. With best regards, Philippe ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Dr. Philippe L. Bourdeau, Life M. ASCE, M. SIA, USSD, ISSMGE Professor Emeritus of Civil Engineering Purdue University, Lyles School of Civil and Construction Engineering Hampton Hall, 550 Stadium Mall Drive West Lafayette, Indiana 47907-2051, USA Phone: (+1) 765 494-5025 (Geotechnical Secretariat), (+1) 765 491-8307 (Cell) Email: bourdeau(a)purdue.edu<mailto:bourdeau@purdue.edu> Purdue Geotechnical Society: visit https://engineering.purdue.edu/PGS -- Cce-all-list mailing list Cce-all-list(a)ecn.purdue.edu https://engineering.purdue.edu/ECN/mailman/listinfo/cce-all-list

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Fuel for Finals
by Teresa L DeMien 05 Dec '25

05 Dec '25

Dear LSCCE Faculty and Staff, Finals are coming and our students need energy! Fuel for Finals is a weeklong event beginning Monday, December 15 through Friday, December 19. The recharging station is hosted by LSCCE Faculty and staff with School supplied coffee and donated snacks. Students enjoy snacks such as fruit, protein/granola bars, and other individually wrapped snacks! Donations may be dropped off to me in HAMP 1141. Don't have time to shop and want to know what you can do? Teresa L DeMien, MS She/Her Administrative Manager Lyles School of Civil and Construction Engineering Delon and Elizabeth Hampton Hall of Civil Engineering 550 Stadium Mall Drive West Lafayette, IN 47907-2051 o: 765-494-2256 f: 765-494-0395 Harmony | Empathy | Responsibility | Consistency | Deliberative [Purdue University]<https://www.purdue.edu/?utm_source=signature&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=…> The University is closed for winter recess from 12/24 through 1/2/2026. Happy Holidays!

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