UL's department of civil engineering recently participated in the college of engineering's annual "Engineering Week" held in collaboration with the student chapter of The Louisiana Engineering Society.

The department received several awards - first place for "Best Department Area" and "LES Sporting Events" and third place for "Best Out-Of-Class Project."

Engineering Week is held annually to highlight engineering as a discipline for study and a career. Presentations from industry experts, competitions, and an Expo Day with visitors from the local high schools and engineering industries mark the week's activities.

Civil engineering students and faculty attended numerous presentations, participated in the mystery design competition, gave presentations, and represented their college to more than a 1,000 high school students.

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