March 2025 - Cce-staff-list

[Cce-all-list] CCE Weekly - March 31 - April 6, 2025
by Karyssa Graham 31 Mar '25

31 Mar '25

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[Cce-all-list] Purdue Civil and Construction Engineering — eNews
by Karyssa Graham 31 Mar '25

31 Mar '25

View as a Web page<https://maillinks.purdue.edu/t/47471287/1763825832/104711329/0/1005585/?b44…> [https://mailimages.purdue.edu/eng-construction-engineering-management/LSCCE…] March eNews [https://mailimages.purdue.edu/eng-construction-engineering-management/alter…] 2025 Purdue University Road School Transportation Conference a<https://maillinks.purdue.edu/t/47471287/1763825832/104712364/0/1005585/?x=5…>nd Expo<https://maillinks.purdue.edu/t/47471287/1763825832/104712364/1/1005585/?x=a…> More than 3,000 transportation professionals gathered in West Lafayette for the 111th annual Purdue Road School Transportation Conference and Expo. Learn more:<https://maillinks.purdue.edu/t/47471287/1763825832/104712364/3/1005585/?x=6…> [https://mailimages.purdue.edu/eng-construction-engineering-management/Viggi…] Purdue to host Geotechnical Society Workshop and the 21st G.A. Leonards Lecture The theme for the workshop is “Engineering the Ground: from fundamentals to applications”. It aligns with the subject of the Leonards Lecture, “Engineering Frozen Ground: understanding the behavior of soil on freezing and thawing”, which will be given by Professor Giulia MB Viggiani of Cambridge University. Click here for more info:<https://maillinks.purdue.edu/t/47471287/1763825832/104712365/0/1005585/?x=a…> UPCOMING EVENTS APRIL April 1, 2025 2025 Beta Tau Construction Engineering Internship Banquet<https://maillinks.purdue.edu/t/47471287/1763825832/104712366/0/1005585/?x=2…> April 3, 2025 2025 Civil Engineering Alumni Achievement Awards April 11, 2025 2025 Purdue Geotechnical Society Workshop and the 21st G.A. Leonards Lecture April 22, 2025 CESAC Bagel Breakfast<https://maillinks.purdue.edu/t/47471287/1763825832/104712367/0/1005585/?x=0…> Latest News [https://mailimages.purdue.edu/eng-construction-engineering-management/Labi.…] Samuel Labi receives ASCE Wilbur S. Smith Award<https://maillinks.purdue.edu/t/47471287/1763825832/104712368/0/1005585/?x=9…> The Transportation and Development Institute (T&DI) of ASCE has announced Samuel Labi, Professor of Civil Engineering, as the 2025 recipient of the Wilbur S. Smith Award. This award is given to a person who has made "special contributions to the enhancement of the civil engineer's role in highway engineering." Click here for more info:<https://maillinks.purdue.edu/t/47471287/1763825832/104712368/1/1005585/?x=7…> [https://mailimages.purdue.edu/eng-construction-engineering-management/alter…] Satish Ukkusuri elevated to IEEE Senior Member<https://maillinks.purdue.edu/t/47471287/1763825832/104712369/0/1005585/?x=6…> Satish Ukkusuri, Hubert and Audrey Kleasen Professor in Civil Engineering, has been elevated to the grade of IEEE Senior Member. IEEE Senior Membership is an honor bestowed only to those who have made significant contributions to the profession. Click here for more info:<https://maillinks.purdue.edu/t/47471287/1763825832/104712369/1/1005585/?x=e…> [https://mailimages.purdue.edu/eng-construction-engineering-management/PSPE_…] Purdue Society of Professional Engineers (PSPE)<https://maillinks.purdue.edu/t/47471287/1763825832/104712370/0/1005585/?x=2…> invites CCE students to participate in the Order of the Engineer Ceremony This ceremony provides a meaningful opportunity for graduating engineering and engineering technology students (those in their final two semesters) to express their pride and commitment to the engineering profession. Click here to RSVP:<https://maillinks.purdue.edu/t/47471287/1763825832/104712371/0/1005585/?x=b…> [https://mailimages.purdue.edu/eng-construction-engineering-management/HAMP-…] Student Resources in the CCE Weekly and Padlet There are numerous opportunities available for LSCCE students to explore. Be sure to check the CCE Weekly newsletter and Padlet each week for new opportunities. These resources will help students find current co-op and internship opportunities, academic support, and various other resources available. Click here for more info:<https://maillinks.purdue.edu/t/47471287/1763825832/103657355/0/1005585/?x=4…> [https://mailimages.purdue.edu/eng-construction-engineering-management/simpl…] Purdue University College of Engineering<https://maillinks.purdue.edu/t/47471287/1763825832/104712373/0/1005585/?x=b…> Vibrant Community initiative Let's celebrate and elevate the voices, creativity, and stories found within our engineering community by joining in. LSCCE is seeking musical talent to perform at one of our monthly events! 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Purdue University CCE & CIB Construction Seminar March 28
by Karyssa Graham 28 Mar '25

28 Mar '25

Dear All, Join the Lyles School of Civil and Construction Engineering and the International Council for Research and Innovation in Building and Construction (CIB) for the continued construction seminar series this morning, March 28, at 11:30 AM EST. Zoom link: https://purdue-edu.zoom.us/j/93599246764<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpurdue-ed…> [cid:36eb44e1-9681-4628-aece-a6a15f49bf2b] /////////////////////////////////////////////// Karyssa Graham Communications Assistant Lyles School of Civil and Construction Engineering [cid:7d652e27-157f-4b29-8f5a-9e9ab8b620b9]

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[Cce-all-list] Fw: A life of Joy and Building - Bill Lyles 1933-2025
by Govindaraju, Rao S 27 Mar '25

27 Mar '25

All: I am extremely sad to share the news below about the passing of Bill Lyles. Many of us knew him over the years, and our School is named after his family. He was a great friend to our program, and he will be sorely missed. Please see the message below from Will. Best. GS ________________________________ From: Will Lyles Sent: Thursday, March 27, 2025 4:06 PM To: Bob Bowen; Govindaraju, Rao S Subject: A life of Joy and Building - Bill Lyles 1933-2025 ---- External Email: Use caution with attachments, links, or sharing data ---- Hi Bob and GS, I wanted to share the news of my father's passing with both of you. The below was just sent to our employees. Best wishes, Will A life of Joy and Building [A person in a suit and tie AI-generated content may be incorrect.] It is with heavy hearts that we share the news that Bill Lyles passed away on March 26, 2025, at the age of 91, after an extended illness. We find solace in knowing that he had a wonderful life, which he often mentioned in recent years. As the leader of the Lyles Group for over five decades, Bill found that the “Joy is in the Building.” One of Bill’s greatest joys was building on the family pipeline business, W. M. Lyles Co., which his parents Bill Sr. and Elizabeth Lyles started in Avenal, California in 1945. He began working on a construction crew as a welder’s helper at age 13. Bill returned to California and rejoined the family business; after earning his Civil Engineering degree at Purdue University and serving in the U.S. Navy as a peacetime officer. He spent a year in Germany working with his father on the only overseas project the company had ever pursued. Challenges that his father faced on that project led him to develop the lifelong business principle of “risk the branch but not the trunk.” This ultimately became one of Bill’s “23 Lessons Learned” which are shared in his memoir, “The Joy of Building.” After his father’s tragic and accidental death in 1965, Bill was thrust into leading W. M. Lyles Co. Through decades of his visionary leadership and with the support of generations of dedicated employees, partners, and his brother Gerald Lyles, the company diversified and became one of the leading private businesses in Central California. The parent company, renamed Lyles Diversified, Inc., is owned by both the employees and three generations of family members that are continuing Bill’s vision of working together to ensure the success and long-term continuity of the business. He stressed we could do more and have a greater impact if we work together. He always recognized that the key to success is talented and dedicated partners and employees, and he greatly appreciated the wonderful individuals he was blessed to work with over the years. Bill was also passionate about improving the economic vitality of the local Fresno area community. His efforts involved decades of community service, leadership roles, and philanthropic support for many non-profit organizations and causes. His support of the Lyles School of Engineering at Fresno State was founded upon his firm belief that the expansion of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) in the Central Valley would create quality jobs and benefit the local economy. Bill held a deep appreciation for culture and the performing arts, particularly finding joy in music. He cherished memories of touring with the Purdue University Glee Club. He also continued playing tennis into his early 80’s at the Fig Garden Swim & Racquet Club. Bill’s greatest joy for the last 36 years has been his beloved wife Anne Lyles, whom he met during a year of high school in El Paso, and they reconnected later in life. Their relationship exemplified the power of enduring love and commitment. His legacy lives on through the countless lives he touched, the organizations he built, and the causes he championed. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date and location, yet to be determined. -- 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] Introducing Our New Student Experience Director, Renee Gibert
by Freeland, Whitney A 24 Mar '25

24 Mar '25

Happy Monday, I am thrilled to announce that Renee Gibert has joined our team as the new Student Experience Director. Renee brings with her a wealth of knowledge, passion, and innovative ideas to enhance student engagement and success. Please join me in welcoming Renee to the team. She is eager to connect with all of you and collaborate on strategies to make our student experience the best it can be. You can reach out to her directly at rgibert(a)purdue.edu<mailto:rgibert@purdue.edu>. [Renee Gibert] Warm regards, Whitney Freeland Administrative Manager Lyles School of Civil and Construction Engineering 550 Stadium Ave. West Lafayette, IN 47906-2057 o: 765-494-2256 [cid:image001.png@01DB9CC3.5D50E520]<https://www.purdue.edu/?utm_source=signature&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=…> -- 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] CCE Weekly - March 24 - 30, 2025
by Karyssa Graham 24 Mar '25

24 Mar '25

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[Cce-all-list] Reminder - PGS Workshop and Leonards Lecture at Purdue on April 11 - Registration is open until March 28
by Philippe Bourdeau 23 Mar '25

23 Mar '25

Registration is open until Friday, March 28, for the 2025 Purdue Geotechnical Society event: PGS Workshop “Engineering the Ground: from Fundamentals to Applications” and the 21st G.A. Leonards Lecture by Prof. Giulia MB Viggiani, April 11, 2025 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The 2025 Purdue Geotechnical Society Workshop and the 21st G.A. Leonards Lecture, an in-person event, will take place on Friday, April 11th, on the West Lafayette campus of Purdue University. The theme for the workshop is “Engineering the Ground: from fundamentals to applications”. It aligns with the subject of the Leonards Lecture, “Engineering Frozen Ground: understanding the behavior of soil on freezing and thawing”, which will be given by Professor Giulia MB Viggiani of Cambridge University. She has been recognized as a leader in geotechnical engineering research, education and practice, and we are thrilled that Professor Viggiani has accepted our invitation to give the Leonards Lecture. The workshop will consist of a full day of technical presentations and discussions including Keynote Lectures by Prof. Chadi El Mohtar of UT Austin and Raymond Franz of Keller North America. The technical program will culminate with the Leonards Lecture and will be followed by a reception and dinner. Attached are the detailed programs for the Workshop and Leonards Lecture, and registration information. Online registration will be open until March 28. We are working on putting together a great program for the 21st edition of our geotechnical Spring event and hope you will be able to participate. 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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Right-To-Know training
by Govindaraju, Rao S 20 Mar '25

20 Mar '25

All, For our department to be compliant with all safety regulations, it is required by EPA and OSHA that the online Right-To-Know training be completed by all who are in paid status or seeking lab access. Similar to FERPA, the RTK training must be completed annually. You may find the training in the link here<https://engineering.purdue.edu/Intranet/Groups/Schools/CE/Safety/RTK> or on the CCE Intranet in the safety section. The training is not complete until the associated quiz is taken and completed with a 100% score at which time you will receive notice of completion. You will be reminded every year in Brightspace to take the training. For those who have never taken the training or whose training has expired, you have until March 31, 2025, to complete the training. We come up for recertification in April. If you fail to complete the training by the deadline, then your PUID access may be revoked and you would be asked to surrender your building keys until you complete the training. If you are uncertain if you have completed the training, please email Dave Rater at dmrater(a)purdue.edu<mailto:dmrater@purdue.edu> and ask him to confirm. Best. GS

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CCE Faculty/Staff Bracket Challenge
by Caffery, Bradley M 19 Mar '25

19 Mar '25

Once again this year, our NCAA Mens Basketball Tournament bracket challenge is open to all CCE faculty & staff who will be following the tournament over the next few weeks. Submit a bracket via the link below, and good luck! The winner will receive the title of Esteemed Prognosticator and hold bragging rights for one calendar year. https://picks.cbssports.com/college-basketball/ncaa-tournament/bracket/pool…<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpicks.cbs…> Boiler Up! Brad

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[Cce-all-list] Construction
by Holtman, Alan E 17 Mar '25

17 Mar '25

All: Chilled water supply/return will be disrupted to 2nd, 3rd, and 4th floors while a tie-in is made and an isolation valve is installed. This will occur tomorrow from 6am-6pm. On Wednesday from 7am-3pm, the domestic Hot, Cold, and RO water will be shutdown for tie-ins to be made in B286. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks, Alan -- 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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