The 2009-2010 school year is underway and UM-ASCE is looking forward to a productive fall semester. The students are getting back in to the swing of things and are glad to be reacquainted with their peers. As the engineering students of the class of 2013 begin their collegiate studies, UM-ASCE hopes to begin recruiting new students in order to take advantage of such high potential. A social was held at TGI Friday’s so that students could meet and greet one another in a casual and fun setting. The event helped strengthen as well as form new bonds of friendship.

In addition, several students attended the Florida Section’s Annual Meeting in St. Petersburg, Florida where they were able to interact with professionals and attend lectures. UM claimed three of the four collegiate awards presented: Omar De Leon won Student of the Year, Patrick Kaimrajh took home the Student Outstanding Service Award, and Dr. Tinoco received Faculty Advisor of the Year.

UM-ASCE accomplished a great achievement this summer thanks to grad student and distinguished member, Felipe Mejia. The club is proud to have launched a beautifully designed and highly functional website, www.umasce.com. The students hope that the website will help promote the club and attract the interest of engineers around the world.