Winter 1997

ASCE chapter named in honor of late mentor

Rose-Hulman's award-winning student chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineering has been named in honor of its former adviser and faculty member Cecil Lobo, who died earlier this year.

Lobo, a member of Rose-Hulman's faculty for 30 years, helped the ASCE chapter capture 24 regional and national awards, including three times being a finalist for the top chapter in the nation. The college also reaped top honors in the ASCE's annual regional steel-bridge-building competition.

This year's civil engineering graduates showed their appreciation for Lobo's efforts by wearing special ribbons inscribed with the words "Mr. Civil Engineer" during commencement. The fall issue of Civil Echoes, a quarterly publication for civil engineering alumni, was dedicated to Lobo, with eight pages of stories and anecdotes from alumni, students and faculty members. A scholarship fund has been established in his honor.

Tom Descoteaux, associate professor of civil engineering, is the ASCE chapter's new adviser.