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On Tuesday May 20, 2025 at 12pm, for this month's Lunch and Learn series, the ASCE Blue Ridge Branch is proud to host Col. Matthew Swenty, Ph.D., P.E.  As a member of the ASCE Virginia Section's History and Heritage Committee, Col. Swenty will lead a discussion on Civil Engineering History in Virginia.  Col. Swenty is the Jackson-Hope Chair of the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department at the Virginia Military Institute in Lexington, VA.

This month's Blue Ridge Branch Lunch and Learn series will be at the VDOT Staunton District Offices in the Environmental Training Room.  The address is:

811 Commerce Rd., Staunton, VA, 24401

From a history of ASCE in Virginia to Virginia's ASCE Historic Landmarks and Famous Virginia Civil Engineers, Col. Swenty's presentation will present a stirring reminder of the rich history of Civil Engineering in Virginia.

Space is limited for this month's meeting so if you are interested in attending, please RSVP by either responding to this email or to me directly at [email protected].

Plenty of Free Parking is available at the VDOT Staunton District Offices.  Final meeting details and logistics will be sent to those that RSVP.

Free lunch will consist of an assortment of sandwiches, chips, cookies, and water.

Looking forward to seeing some of you on May 20th.

Location

JMU

On Wednesday March 19th at 4pm, we'll be heading over to Davenport Field at Disharoon Park in Charlottesville to watch the University of Virginia Cavaliers battle the University of Richmond Spiders.  Our friends from the ASCE Richmond Branch have been invited to attend as well so there will be plenty of reasons to not miss this one.  From seeing old friends, making new friends, and rooting for ASCE Branch bragging rights, there's something for everyone.

Huge shout out and Thank You to our Blue Ridge Branch Younger Members Chair, Abby Muchnick!  She was able to work with the UVA ticketing office to secure discounted ticket prices of just $6 per ticket.  This ASCE / Blue Ridge and Richmond Branch event is open to your family as well.  We'll be in the right field "Group Seating" area.

Get game tickets here!

On Tuesday February 25th, our monthly technical meeting will be at the VDOT Staunton District Office for a 12pm lunch and learn.  Plenty of free parking is available.  The VDOT address is: 811 Commerce Drive, Staunton, VA  24401.

This month's technical meeting is being sponsored by and presented by the American Concrete Pipe Association (ACPA).  Mr. Tryg Hoff from the ACPA (and ASCE / BRB Board Member) has graciously agreed to provide the lunches for our meeting, but also to share more about the ACPA.  His presentation is entitled "Undeniably Sustainable: Proven Resilient.

Abstract: Resilience stands as the bedrock of sustainable infrastructure, ensuring longevity and adaptability amid mounting challenges.  In the face of climate change, natural disasters, and manmade disasters, resilient systems can withstand shocks, recover swiftly, and continue functioning efficiently.  Integrating resilient designs, materials, and strategies safeguards investments, and while minimizing environmental impact.  After all, specifying a resilient product that will remain in use for 100+ years is significantly more sustainable than using one that must be remade and replaced multiple times.

About the ACPA:

The American Concrete Pipe Association is the voice of the concrete pipe and box culvert industry. We serve and work with stakeholders in the areas of research, specifications, technical services, promotion, education, safety, product quality, government relations, and the publication of technical and industry information. Our core precast drainage products include reinforced concrete pipe for sanitary and storm sewer systems and drycast and wetcast concrete boxes for many uses including culverts and small bridges and manholes.

Space is limited for this month's meeting so if you are interested in attending, please RSVP by replying to this email or to me directly at [email protected].  Final meeting logistics and lunch details will be provided to those that RSVP as 2/25 gets closer. 

On Tuesday November 19th, our monthly technical meeting will be at the Rivanna Water & Sewer Authority (RWSA) Moores Creek Advanced Water Resource Recovery Facility (AWRRF) in Charlottesville for a 12pm lunch and learn.  Plenty of free parking is available.  The address is:

739 Moores Creek Lane

Charlottesville, VA 22902

After a free lunch, we will have a tour of the facility by Mr. Brian Haney, RWSA Wastewater Manager.  By attending this presentation, Professional Engineers can earn 1.0 hour of a continuing education unit (CEU) towards their license renewal.  Additional information about the facility can be found here: https://www.rivanna.org/wastewater/

Space is limited for this month's meeting so if you are interested in attending, please contact Ryan Henry at "[email protected]".  Final meeting logistics and lunch details will be provided to those that RSVP as 11/19 gets closer.  

The ASCE Virginia Section cordially invites you to the ASCE Virginia Section Civil Soiree, hosted by the UVA Student Chapter. The Civil Soiree will be on Saturday, October 19, 2024.