Civil Engineering welcomes our alumni and friends.
Since Purdue's opening in 1874, Purdue has spurred the advancement of the civil engineering profession, pioneering in transportation, materials, structures, land surveying, construction, and environmental engineering. The Lyles School of Civil Engineering continues to lead as we take up the challenges of the 21st century. New technology, industry's demand for design and team experiences in the curriculum, the increasing emphasis on interdisciplinary research, along with other changes, affect how we educate our students and perform our mission of discovering new knowledge.
Getting involved is your opportunity to give back to the school in ways that further our mission and vision, connect with fellow alumni, enhance our communities, and reach out to students. Contact the Civil Engineering main office at (765) 494-2166 for information on how you can support your school. We look forward to hearing from you.
Alumni Spotlights
April 18, 2014
CE alumni Bill Dudley and Bob Bowen rode 153 miles in the 2014 BP MS-150 from Houston to Austin (Texas) on the Bechtel Cycling Team to support the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
April 9, 2014
Congratulations to the recipients of the 2013-2014 CE Alumni Achievement Awards: Gordon R. Archibald, Robert P. Elsperman, M. Janet Everett, Keith A. London, Charles A. Miller, and Joseph C. Sanders.
February 27, 2014
Scott W. Zeevaart, P.E. (BSCE ’91, MSCE ’93), was named director of the Gannett Fleming Transportation Division based in the firm’s corporate headquarters in Harrisburg, Pa.
January 27, 2014
Patricia Galloway (BSCE '78) has more than three decades of experience with offering senior management strategic advice and consulting to identify and manage risk, assess projects, project trends and maximize a company's performance. She is currently president and CEO Pegasus Global Holdings Inc. in Cle Elum, Wash., where she is responsible for the firm’s management consulting and services.
October 16, 2013
The School of Civil Engineering will be hosting an alumni breakfast in conjunction with the Ohio Transportation Engineering Conference at 7:00am on Wednesday, October 23rd.
October 4, 2013
Dr. Fred Moavenzadeh (Ph.D. '62), President of the Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, was honored as the Education CEO of the Year by the Gulf Business Industry Awards.
October 1, 2013
On October 10th, 2013, Purdue Civil Engineering alumni met for a reception in conjunction with ASCE's 143rd Annual Civil Engineering Conference in Charlotte, North Carolina.
June 17, 2013
Michael B. Cline, Purdue CE alumnus and commissioner of the Indiana Department of Transportation since June 2010, has been appointed as the university's vice president for physical facilities, effective July 1.
June 4, 2013
The Advisory Committee is comprised of 47 voting members from outside the
Department of Transportation that will provide advice and recommendations aimed at improving the national freight transportation system.
April 30, 2013
Soil and Materials Engineers, Inc. (SME) is pleased to announce that Robert C. Rabeler, PE, SME Senior Vice President, has been appointed to the firm’s Board of Directors.
April 11, 2013
Congratulations to the recipients of the 2012-2013 CE Alumni Achievement Awards: James Bonta, C. Michael Byers, Frederick Herget, Scott Rouse, and Huel-Sheng Tsay.
February 6, 2013
Ron Klemencic will present his seminar, "Standing on the Shoulders of Giants - How Far Can You See?" on Feb. 21, and Luis Alfaro will present his seminar on the Panama Canal Expansion Program on Feb. 22.
December 4, 2012
The Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) has selected Col. James L. Lammie, F.SAME, USA (Ret.) as the recipient of the prestigious Academy of Fellows Golden Eagle Award for his outstanding contributions to the engineering profession.
November 30, 2012
Dan Salazar (BSCE '07, MSCE '09), structural engineer at CH2M Hill, was recently profiled in Diversity/Careers in Engineering & Information Technology magazine.
November 1, 2012
Kansas City Southern has appointed Stephen M. Schollaert (BSCE '80) as vice president sales and marketing. In this position, he leads the carload business unit for The Kansas City Southern Railway Company.
November 1, 2012
Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner Michael L. Connor has named Bruce C. Muller, Jr. as the Senior Advisor - Design, Estimating and Construction Oversight and Dam Safety Officer.
September 13, 2012
The Charles Pankow Foundation announces the appointment of Mark J. Perniconi, P.E., as its new executive director. Mr. Perniconi succeeds Robert K. Tener, Ph.D., P.E., who retired in May 2012 after serving in the position since August 2005.
September 6, 2012
Edward G. Benes, J.D., P.E., joins international architecture, planning, engineering, interior design and program management firm LEO A DALY as vice president and deputy general counsel.
August 20, 2012
CE Alumnus Thomas D. Poulos has been promoted to senior principal in the Chicago office of international engineering firm Thornton Tomasetti.
July 24, 2012
Frank O'Hare, PE, PS, a highly experienced registered professional engineer and surveyor is now the senior business developer for the Columbus branch of S&ME, Inc.
