Civil Engineering

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  • Mendel Center and the Moseley Wrought Iron Arch Bridge.
    Mendel Center and the Moseley Wrought Iron Arch Bridge.
  • The Gladys Sakowich Campus Center, the heart of campus activities.
    The Gladys Sakowich Campus Center, the heart of campus activities.
  • Whether it’s winter, spring, or anything in between, Merrimack’s beautiful campus is enjoyed by all.
    Whether it’s winter, spring, or anything in between, Merrimack’s beautiful campus is enjoyed by all.
  • Aerial shot of the Academic Quad.
    Aerial shot of the Academic Quad.
  • The Collegiate Church of Christ the Teacher is the spiritual center of the Merrimack College community.
    The Collegiate Church of Christ the Teacher is the spiritual center of the Merrimack College community.

Associated Organizations & Clubs

ASCE STUDENT CHAPTER

2011-2012 Officers:
 President:           Caroline Vatelle
Vice President:   Joe Giampa
Secretary:           Maggie Jacques
Treasurer:           Bo Boynton
Webmaster:         Stephanie Kearns
Field Trip Coordinator:  Tim O'Toole

 Senior Representative:  Doug Fischer
Junior Representative:  Mike Laracy
Sophomore Representative:  Mike Fischer
Freshman Representative:  TBD at 2011 Fall Kickoff Meeting in September

Advisor:  Dr. Marc Veletzos

UPCOMING EVENTS:

BSCES Chapter Meeting - October 20, 2011 6pm
Boston Bruins Game - November 10, 2011
Community Service Trip
Meet the Faculty Night
Merrimack College Career Fair - March 29, 2012 2pm-5pm
Steel Bridge Competition at UMass Amherst - March 31, 2012
Concrete Canoe Competition at UNH 

MEETING DAYS AND TIMES:

Meetings are held in Mendel 141
  • Every-other Tuesday 3:30pm ASCE E-Board
  • Every-other Thursday 6:00pm ASCE General
  • Concrete Canoe
  • Steel Bridge

TO JOIN, RENEW, OR UPGRADE:

If you would like to join ASCE or renew or upgrade your membership, please go to http://www.asce.org and click on "Join/Renew" at the top of the page.  Merrimack College's code is 3525.  Renewals can be done each year from Sept. 15 - Jan. 1. 

HAPPENINGS

ASCE WORKSHOP FOR STUDENT CHAPTER LEADERS

One of our top ASCE student leaders, Joe Giampa, attended a workshop in Portland, Maine on January 14 - 16 2011.  Other attendees included Dr. David Westerling, Associate Professor and Christopher Broyles, Advisor from Boston.

STEEL BRIDGE TEAM

The Steel Bridge team is once again developing designs, configuring actualities and preparing for this year's Steel Bridge Competition.  The event is scheduled for March 31, 2012 at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.  Faculty, staff and students who plan to attend:  Dr. Marc Veletzos, Douglas Therrien, Richard Matson, Eric Wong, Joseph Giampa, Alex Cultrera, Margaret Jacques, Freeman "Bo" Boynton, Michael Fischer, Dan Borges, Steven Souza, Brittany Brown, Thomas Roby, and Eric Hayes.

For more details about the Steel Bridge Competition, including a link to this year's rules, go to the AISC webpage.

ASCE CONCRETE CANOE

The Concrete Canoe team will be competing again this year!  The team has decided on a mix design and is in the process of mold construction.  The competition will be held in the spring at the University of New Hampshire.


OTHER ACTIVITIES:

The student chapter also participates in a number of other activities.  These include hosting guest speakers, pizza socials, trips to see Bruins hockey games, and an annual Golf Tournament.

Check out other student clubs and organizations on campus.