ESWP News!
The ESWP staff is back at it after our holiday break! We hope you had an enjoyable holiday season.
Stop by for lunch, the dining room is open Monday – Friday, 11:30am-1:30pm. Look for our new menu items to be announced soon.
Also, now is the time to make those Banquet Reservations for February 15th at the Westin Convention Center Hotel. Info can be found here.
Women’s Forum held at ESWP
More than 120 attended the December 7 “Women’s Forum” held at ESWP. It was a great day for all attendees who participated in this informal “town hall” style discussion, led by Cheryl Moon-Sirianni. Panelists from the A/E/C professions included Wendy Berrill, Ellen McLean, Lori Musto and Joyce Markosky. Keep on the lookout for the next Women’s Forum.
Membership News
The proposed amendments to the ESWP bylaws are available for viewing, prior to the special membership meeting on Monday, November 28, at 1:00pm at the ESWP, to adopt these proposed changes. Click on the members news page to read the proposed changes.
ESWP Banquet News
The 2017 Annual Banquet is set for Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at the Westin Convention Center Hotel with Guest Speaker Phil Bourque. Reservations will open November 1, 2016
ESWP Election News
Nominations Now Open!
Any regular member in good standing of the ESWP is permitted to serve on the ESWP Board of Directors. Nominations for the 2017 election are open until October 31, 2016. If you are interested, please email the ESWP at eswp@eswp.com
ESWP Membership News
We have rolled out a great deal for our young engineers…
ESWP offers an “Under-35” dues rate of $25 annually, with a limited time offer of NO entrance fee ( a $55 savings!) Now is the time to add ESWP to your professional network and expand your horizons. Our Young Member Forum is gaining momentum by offering quality programs designed specifically with the young engineer in mind. Click here: https://eswp.com/membership/individual-membership-2/
Ever think of getting more active in ESWP?
We are always looking for committee members who wish to contribute to the events and activities produced by ESWP.
Committees that are looking for additional members include Student Outreach, House, Young Member Forum, Publications, Program, Membership. Contact us at eswp@eswp.com to express your interest!
ESWP Young Member Forum highlights
Summer fun! The ESWP Young Member Forum combined forces with those of the ASCE, ASHE, EWB, TBP and SAME in hosting a Summer Social on August 19. The event was held at the Pittsburgh Engineers’ Building and featured craft beers, and a special summer Sangria cooler, along with lots of great food. Each of the hosting groups provided a gift basket for door prize table, where attendees could try their luck at baskets of their choosing. Representatives from each of the hosting groups also previewed their upcoming continuing education activities. Keep an eye on the ESWP website for the next mixer, scheduled for the December holiday season. For more information on ESWP’s Young Member Forum, contact Outreach Coordinator Taylor Bombalski.
ESWP Scholarships awarded!
We received a high number of high quality ESWP member scholarship applications this year, leaving our panel of judges with some tough choices to make. Despite not being able to award all of the applicants, we would like to thank everyone for your interest in the program and for submitting your application. Remember that you may reapply in future years! We are pleased to announce the awardees of the 2016 ESWP Members Scholarship: 1st Place, Varun Sharma, who will receive a $2500.00 award; 2nd Place: Garrett Smith, who will receive a $1250.00 award; and 2nd Place: Deidra Halapin, who will receive a $1250.00 award. Congratulations to our scholarship recipients, and we send best wishes to all of our applicants in reaching their education goals!
Graduating Engineers
Very promising news for graduating engineers as reported in the August 5 issue of the Pittsburgh Business Times…PBT reports on the local job market for engineers and the ways that local universities are preparing their students to fill these roles. Best wishes to all our student members, and remember, ESWP is here to help!