Event Schedule 1 of 21 Week Beginning January 26, 2015 Date Date Time Time Name Name Description Description Location Location Attending Attending Being Being Handled Handled By By Date Date to to RSVP RSVP by by Wed., 1/28 4-7pm Amtrak Open House Amtrak & its partners in the Phila 30 th St Station district Plan will host an open house this month to introduce the project to the public and solicit community input & is an opportunity to learn about the project, meet the team, ask questions & contribute to the process. www.PhillyDistrict30.com This effort is led by Amtrak, Brandywine Realty Trust, Drexel Univ., & Septa with support from a Coordinating Committee that includes a wide range of public & private agencies, area stake holders , etc. Main Concourse – 30 th St. Station www.Philly District30. com Wed., 1/28 6-9pm SMPS: Philly’s Phinest for Marketing Achievement SMPS Phila presents Philly’s Phinests Awards for Marketing Achievement - Join us as we honor excellence in marketing from firms in the Greater Philadelphia A/E/C industry at our Inaugural Philly's Phinest event. SMPS Philadelphia will proudly announce each category winner along with Best-in-Show and People's Choice. Before the winners are revealed, attendees have a chance to vote for the People's Choice Award! All category winners are eligible for the People's Choice Hyatt at The Bellevue 200 S. Broad St, Philadelphia, PA A. Cushman https:// www.cvent.com/ events/smps- philadelphia- presents- philly-s- phinest-awards- for-marketing- achievement/ registration- 3f0269c9d1a5497 2a23fd062595c05 3e.aspx? i=5891ff15- 2bc1-4063-a69f- a7971fe9909c
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Event Schedule 1 of 12Week Beginning January 26, 2015
Amtrak & its partners in the Phila 30th St Station district Plan will host an open house this month to introduce the project to the public and solicit community input & is an opportunity to learn about the project, meet the team, ask questions & contribute to the process. www.PhillyDistrict30.com This effort is led by Amtrak, Brandywine Realty Trust, Drexel Univ., & Septa with support from a Coordinating Committee that includes a wide range of public & private agencies, area stake holders , etc.
Main Concourse – 30th St. Station
www.Philly District30.com
Wed., 1/28
6-9pm SMPS: Philly’s Phinest for Marketing Achievement
SMPS Phila presents Philly’s Phinests Awards for Marketing Achievement - Join us as we honor excellence in marketing from firms in the Greater Philadelphia A/E/C industry at our Inaugural Philly's Phinest event. SMPS Philadelphia will proudly announce each category winner along with Best-in-Show and People's Choice. Before the winners are revealed, attendees have a chance to vote for the People's Choice Award! All category winners are eligible for the People's Choice Award and will be displayed at our event. Attendees will be invited to vote for their favorite entry during the first hour of the event -- and the winner will be revealed later in the evening. Remember that your vote matters since the winner of the People's Choice category, as well as Best in Show, will be eligible to receive the SMPS HQ MCA entry fee for their submission. Once the winners are announced, cap off the event with a reception, refreshments and networking to celebrate the best work in our industry.http://www.cvent.com/events/smps-philadelphia-presents-philly-s-phinest-awards-for-marketing-achievement/event-summary-3f0269c9d1a54972a23fd062595c053e.aspx?i=5891ff15-2bc1-4063-a69f-a7971fe9909c
Hyatt at The Bellevue 200 S. Broad St, Philadelphia, PA
A. Cushman https://www.cvent.com/events/smps-philadelphia-presents-philly-s-phinest-awards-for-marketing-achievement/registration-3f0269c9d1a54972a23fd062595c053e.aspx?i=5891ff15-2bc1-4063-a69f-a7971fe9909c
Thurs., 1/29
8am – 10am ACEC/NJ – 2015 Kickoff Breakfast
ACEC/NJ – 2015 Kickoff Breakfast – NJ Transit Spotlight with the Executive Director, Ronnie Hakim who will address NJ’s engineering profession & discuss
John HolakPaul DionisioJared KrauseChuck KingOrla Pease
Thurs., 1/29
11am-12noon-Regis & Netwrk12-1pm-lunch
Annual Mayoral Luncheon featuring the Honorable Michael Nutter
Annual Mayoral Luncheon featuring the Honorable Michael Nutter - Get an inside perspective on what it takes to lead the nations 5th largest city & hear the Mayor’s thoughts on how we can capitalize on our region’s greatest assets and overcome some of our greatest challenges. The Gus Amsterdam award will also be presented.
Table 2: Cody Lowry; Drew Scott; Tom Kerins; Carol Martsolf; Jim Bilella
ASCE NJ Section S J Branch Jan Eng w/o Borders MTG
ASCE NJ Section S J Branch Jan Eng w/o Borders MTG . Discussion will be on current community based projects in Camden NJ & the Dominican Republic. The Engineers Without Borders chapter at Rowan University currently has two different community based projects; an international project in the Dominican Republic and a local project in Camden, New Jersey. The chapter has a clinic team working to determine viable solutions to a water supply issue in Valle Verde, Dominican Republic. There is also a volunteer team partnering with the Camden Foundation for Environmental Transformation (CFET) in delivering water to urban gardens in Camden.
South Jersey Technology Park at Rowan University 107 Gilbreth ParkwayMullica Hill, NJ 08062
ASHE East Penn / Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Comm Career Fair – Contact Rejetta Morse for further info 4-5:30 Job fair; 5:30-6:30 Social Hour; 6:30 Dinner & Speaker
Sands Resort & Casino77 Sands BlvdBethlehem, PA
Rejetta Morse 1/13/15
Fri., 2/6
8-8:30am-Regis-Ntwrk8:30-11am-Brkfst-Program
Southern NJ Chamb of Comm Southern New Jersey Chamber of Commerce – Public Policy
Update Series: Camden’s Comeback – Hear from the key players in Camden about the good news coming out of the city. Panel: Dana Redd- Mayor of Camden; Susan Bass Levin, Pres & CEO, Cooper Fnd; George Sowa, Exec VP Brandywine Realty; Dr. Paul Katz, Dean, Cooper Med Sch of Rowan Univ; ; Scott Bamble, Market CEO, DE Valley Div, Susquehanna Bank; Allen hickman, VP of Manufacturing & Supply Holtec Int’l
Crowne Plaza Cherry Hill, 2349 W. Marlton PkCherry Hill, NJ
Gr Phila Chamber of CommerceState of Transp Infrastr A regional Perspective
Greater Phila Chamber of Commerce State of Transportation Infrastrastructure . Program will explore Gr Phila’s airports, rail, ports, & highways and bridges. www.gpcc.com/transportation Moderated by Tracey Matisak, Program Host, WHYY; Speakers to Date: H. Alan Brangman, AIA, VP for Facilities, RE & Auxiliary Serv., Univ of DE; Tom Caramanico, Pres, McCormick Taylor; Mark Gale, CEO, Phila Int’l Airport
8-10am ULI Philadelphia: Not Your Grandfather’s Dorm – Student Housing Development Trends
Increased enrollment in higher education combined with Millennials’ preference for amenity-laden properties are driving the growing trend of private sector development of student housing. This breakfast panel will examine trends, opportunities, and challenges faced by universities and student housing developers. Panelists: Rhonda Johannesen, SVP of Campus RE Development, University Student Living, LLC; Robert Morro, VP of Facilities Mgt., Villanova University; Chuck Radalavage, Prin. & Dir. of Higher Ed. Practice, Ewing Cole; Moderator: Paul Sehnert, Dir. of Development Mgt., Univ. of Pennsylvania
Villanova University, Bartley Hall Atrium800 E. Lancaster Avenue, Villanova, PA 19087
World Trade Association of Philadelphia, Inc.’s Luncheon Meeting with Guest speakers Amy Larrimore who will discuss “Twitter: How to Start a Revolution” and James Chan Ph.D talking on “The Latest Trends in Hong Kong & China” . http://www.wtaphila.com/WTAevents.html
Wyndham Phila Historic District400 Arch StreetPhila., PA
Joe McAtee Call Deborah Ingravallo, WTA Exec Director – 856-642-3957
Fri., 2/6
Wed., 2/11
11:30asm-1:45pm
SMPS - Phila – Bs Development from the Bs. Devlmt Experts
SMPS - Phila – Bs Development from the Bs. Devlmt Experts - Speakers include: Glenn Felgoise, Director of Marketing, BartonPartners; Matthew Koenig, Principal, BartonPartners; Anthony Naccarato, President, O'Donnell & Naccarato; Paul McDonald, President, McDonald Building Company and Daniel Caldwell, Principal, Stout & Caldwell Engineers & Surveyors. 1.5 CPSM credits; AIA credits pending.
6:30-8:30pm AIA Philadelphia: 2015 Edmund N. Bacon Prize + Talk
Honoring Judith Rodin, winner of the 2015 Edmund N. Bacon Prize for her continuing contributions to the built environment. Dr. Rodin is currently president of the Rockefeller Foundation in New York and was formerly president of the University of Pennsylvania. Also honoring the student winners of the 2015 Better
Moore College of Art & Design20th Street & Ben Franklin Pkwy.Phila., PA 19103
Jim Bilella To purchase tickets, click:http://www.philadelphiacfa.org/events/2015-
Philadelphia Challenge, an urban design competition in honor of Ed Bacon. Cost: $15 Early Bird (until 2/4)$22 General Admission $150 VIP (includes invite-only reception + signed book) Students (free w/ valid ID + discount code)
edmund-n-bacon-prize-talk
Feb 18-19
7:30 am – 6:30pm
17th Annual PA Concrete Conference
PA Concrete Conference - This conference will provide you a look at new concrete and portland cement technologies available to designers, owners, constructors, inspectors, and suppliers of highway, airport, and street & local road projects and other facilities. The 17th Annual Pennsylvania Concrete Conference is hosted by the Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA), in cooperation with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC), the Eastern Pennsylvania/Delaware and the Pittsburgh Area Chapter of the American Concrete Institute (ACI), the American Council of Engineering Companies of Pennsylvania (ACEC/PA), the Central Atlantic Bridge Associates (CABA), the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the Pennsylvania Aggregates and Concrete Association (PACA), the Pennsylvania Concrete Pipe Association (PCPA), the Pennsylvania Precast Association (PPA), the Pennsylvania Concrete Promotion Council (PCPC), the Northeast Region of the Portland Cement Association (PCA) and ACPA National.
Sheraton Harrisburg Hershey, 4650 Lindle Road, Harrisburg, PA
A limited number of rooms are available for overnight accommodations at a special (ACPA Pennsylvania Concrete Conference) rate of $99/night plus tax. Reservations can be made by calling the Sheraton Harrisburg-Hershey at 717-564-5511. THE RESERVATION DEADLINE IS JANUARY 26.
Thomas Paul Brian HairJerry O'NeillLeo LeonettiDave PalmerLou MarraffinoDave MetcalfCurt DavisSanti MisentiRob BriggsJack Martins
See website AAAE/ACC Airport Planning, Design & Construction Symposium
AAAE/ACC Airport Planning, Design & Construction Symposium - geared for airport professionals involved in planning, environmental issues, architecture, engineering, program and construction management, security, IT and airport operations. http://events.aaae.org/sites/150201/index.cfm
cash bar, beginning at 11:00 AM followed by lunch & presentation of awards
Delaware Valley Engineers Week Awards Luncheon
Delaware Valley Engineers Week kicks off with the Awards Luncheon the Friday before the official Engineers Week. Formal festivities get underway with the Student Paper Poster Session & Reception - an opportunity to meet the award recipients, talk to the students about their papers, & network with your fellow engineers. Following lunch, we present the various DVEW awards. The Engineer of the Year and the Young Engineer of the Year are formally introduced and make brief remarks to kick off the celebration of Engineers Week in the Delaware Valley. Also recognized are award recipients (member of the year / project of the year, etc.) who have been honored the past year by the various engineering & technical societies.
Double Tree Hotel Philadelphia
www.dvewc.org
$65 if res made by 2/13$75 if made after thatMENU choices available
Fri., 2/20
Doors open at 6pm; puck drops at 7:05
ASHE East Penn & Lehigh Valley Phantoms
ASHE East Penn & Lehigh Valley Phantoms – only 49 spots available - $75 pp including friends & family- price includes ice level party suite, snack buffet & cash bar – for more info visit eastpenn.ashe.pro
Lehigh Valley Phantoms740 Hamilton StAllentown, PA
R Morse
Tues., 2/24
6pm-9pm Delaware Valley Engineers Week – Young Engineers Social
Delaware Valley Engineers Week – Young Engineers Social is a mid-week happy hour type event where young engineers (and those young at heart!) can have an opportunity to meet engineers of all disciplines
from around the region. Enjoy a buffet dinner or heavy appetizers as you network and socialize in an informal setting. As part of the evening’s festivities the Delaware Valley Young Engineer of the Year is recognized and makes brief remarks.
interested!! made by 2/2/13 and $35 after that
Thurs., 2/26
8am Regis & Brkfast; 9am program
NJ Alliance for Action – NJ’s Leading Infrastructure Projects
NJ Alliance for Action – NJ’s Leading Infrastructure Projects - Each year, people and organizations throughout New Jersey work together as partners to ensure the safety and efficiency of the state's infrastructure. Although the impact of these projects does not always make headline-grabbing news, their successes are key to our future economy and quality of life. The 4th Annual New Jersey's Leading Infrastructure Projects award program, will shine a spotlight on several billion dollars worth of infrastructure projects and their impact on the state.
Edison Hotel & Conf Center1173 King Georges Post Rd.Edison, NJ
6pm-9pm Delaware Valley Engineers Week –Celebration of Engineering Reception
The concluding event of Delaware Valley Engineers Week is the Celebration of Engineering Reception. It is an evening of socializing & honoring this year’s major award recipients. This social/networking event to celebrate engineering includes: Cocktails, heavy appetizer stations, and dessert stations; Award recipients honored with posters, exhibits & running PowerPoint presentations in the networking area: Future City Competition Regional winners on display with their first place mode; the Engineer of the Year & Young Engineer of the Year will also provide brief remarks, followed by a brief recognition of the Hall of Fame inductees & Outstanding Service Award Recipients.
Singh Center for NanotechnologyUniversity of Pennsylvania3205 Walnut St., Phila. PA
Details to be added later
Mon., TBA ACEC/PA Diamond ACEC/PA Diamond Awards for Engineering Excellence Hershey Lodge, M. Marquardt http://c.ymcdn.com/
3/2 Awards Gala – It is expected that Urban will be getting 1-2 tables – speak to Cody Lowry if interested.
Hershey, PA A. Cushman sites/acecpa.site-ym.com/resource/resmgr/2015_Diamond_Awards/DA_event_Registration_sponso.pdf
3/2-4 See website Penn State Airports Conference
Penn State Airports Conference - The conference provides
the latest information on airport programs and policies as well as practical experience by airport management, consultants, and others in the airport industry. The topics that will be presented at the conference include airport planning, design, finance, management, safety, environmental issues, engineering, and field lighting. The purpose is to provide leadership in planning and developing a safe and efficient regional airport system to satisfy the needs of our aviation interests, with due consideration for economics, environmental compatibility, local property rights, and safeguarding the public investment. Sponsored by The Pennsylvania State University and Penn State’s Larson Transportation Institute
Hershey Lodge, Hershey, PA
M. Marquardt http://www.outreach.psu.edu/airports/
D. Russell
Fri., 3/6
8am-4pm Del Valley Green Bldg Council
Delaware Valley Green Building Council - 2015 Tri State Sustainability Symposium brings together industry, university and community leaders to share best practices, ask challenging questions, and provide cutting edge information about sustainability in the PA/DE/NJ Tri-State region. This event, to be held at Temple University, will draw over 800 attendees and will feature sessions covering diverse topics such as Net Zero, water conservation, green leasing,
Temple Univ’s howard Gittis Student Ctr, 1755 N. 13th St, Rm 200, Phila
https://dvgbc.org/civicrm/event/register?id=357&reset=1 s Cody Lowry
commercial real estate, art and sustainability, renewable energy, ENERGY STAR, LEED v4 and more http://dvgbc.org/tristatess
3/8-10 See agenda SCUP 2015 Mid-Atlantic Regional Conf: Planning for Change – Cultural, Technological, and Economic Shifts in Higher Education
The SCUP 2015 Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference will explore how our institutions are addressing the internal and external forces disrupting the status quo and threatening the achievement of mission. What cultural, technological and economic shifts are happening or must happen to preserve the relevancy, integrity and viability of higher education?
Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel777 Waterside Dr., Norfolk, VA 23510
Weds., 3/11
Cocktails 6pmDinner 7pm
44th Annual ACEC NJ Excellence Awards Banquet
44th Annual ACEC NJ Excellence Awards Banquet , recognizing the recent accomplishments of New Jersey's engineering industry and contributions that members and member firms have made to society and to their local communities through exceptional engineering design and construction. Urban EngineersIs receiving an Honor Award for the Walt Whitman Bridge Deck Replacement - Delaware River Port Authority.
Forsgate CC375 Forsgate DrJamesburg, NJ
C. Kaelin
Thurs., 3/12
All day beginning at 7:30 am see website
DVRPC Breaking Ground 2015
DVRPC Breaking Ground 2015 – Building Livable Communities in Greater Philadelphia – The Next 50 Years. Join local leaders to discuss the next 50 years of growth, preservation and change. http://www.dvrpc.org/BreakingGround/
Union LeaguePhiladelphia
O. PeaseE. Rush
Weds., 3/18
6-10pm WTA 10th Annual Fundraiser to Benefit Autism Speaks
World Trade Association of Phila’s 10th Annual Fundraiser to Benefit Autism Speaks Leo Holt (Holt Logistics Corp) to serve as Master of Ceremonies, along with Chris May (CBS-3). Enjoy live entertainment by IDEA 71 with dinner and a one hour open bar reception beginning at 6 PM. http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event;
ACEC NY Awards Gala – Engineering Awards Gala - Urban
Waldorf Astoria 301 Park Ave NYC
B. Thomsen, P Dionisio, C. King, R. Asatoorian
E. Friedman
4/ 7-8 TBD KAPPA Spring 2015 Meeting
SAVE THE DATE! The Keystone Chapter of APPA will hold their spring 2015 meeting in State College, Pennsylvania. Registration will open in mid-February.
Nittany Lion InnState College, PA
Fri., 4/17
Gr Phila Chamber of Commerce Wm Penn Gala
Gr Phila Chamber of Commerce Wm Penn Gala
Gr Phila Chamber of Commerce Wm Penn Gala honoring William P. Hankowsky as the recipient of the 2014 Wm Penn Award. Ed D’Alba is V-Chair of this event. Urban will have a table . Ed & Ken will be making selections.
Hyatt at the Bellevue in Phila
E. D’AlbaK. Fulmer
E. D’AlbaK. Fulmer
4/19- 22/15
See website ACEC National’s 2015 Annual Convention
ACEC National’s 2015 Annual Convention – SAVE THE DATE!! They are now accepting hotel reservations for the upcoming event . Through this website: https://aws.passkey.com/g/28776156 you can book, modify or cancel your hotel reservations & receive updated info about the event. You can also call Marriott Passkey Group reservations at 877/212-5752. Most of the events will take place in the Cneter Tower of the Hotel which can be requested when booking your room, if space is available. (rate is $309 + tax)
Washington Marriott Wardman Park Hotel2660 Woodley Road, NW, Washington, DC 20008
https://aws.passkey.com/g/28776156
April 21-23
TBD NJ TransAction Conference
SAVE THE DATE! TransAction 2015 will be held at the Tropicana Hotel, Casino & Conference Center in Atlantic City, NJ.
Trop Hotel, Casino & Conf CenterAtlantic City, NJ
Jim Bilella Chris Kaelin
Sun., Starts 9:30am March for Babies March of Dimes - March for Babies - As always, Urban Philadelphia See
4/26 is planning to support for The March of Dimes organization by forming a team for the 2015 March for Babies. Sign up yourself and your family members. Last year we had lots of family, kids, strollers, scooters and even dogs! Register for the Urban Team by clicking on the link below and following the directions:https://www.marchforbabies.org/march/s_team_page.asp?SeId=2227586&si=&mfb2015=1&PersonId= Once you are signed up, spread the word to all your friends and family to raise as much money as we can. Don't forget to post it on Facebook, Twitter, Linked-In etc. Joe McAtee has once again kindly offered to provide the Urban Team with T-shirts. Please provide P. O’Halloran with your t-shirt quantity and preferred size(s) before March 1st, 2015.
Art Museum description column
Or speak with P. O’Halloran
Wed., 5/13
TBD SMPS: Client Panel – Technology Forum
SMPS: Client Panel – Technology Forum - SAVE THE DATE
TBD
May 13-15
See agenda COAA: Spring Owners Leadership Conference
SAVE THE DATE! COAA will 'descend' on Baltimore May 13 - 15 for its Spring Owners Leadership Conference. Always focused on the construction project Owner, the AIA-approved educational content provided will cover a variety of topics at a variety of levels, ensuring that there "truly is something for everyone."
SAVE THE DATE! SCUP’s annual international conference is designed to provide practical strategies and actionable tools that address a range of contemporary planning issues. Presenters at this
conference are thought leaders who cut across all planning disciplines in higher education, and include chancellors, presidents, provosts, vice presidents deans, principles, directors and architects.
12/10 Save the Date DVRPC's 29th Annual Board Retreat will be held on December 10th. This event welcomes regional leaders to network and discuss timely issues that affect the nine-county area. It is held in conjunction with the Regional Excellence Awards Luncheon, which celebrates the region's most notable accomplishments in transportation, environment, economic development, and land use. Awards are presented to those who play key roles in moving our region to a more sustainable, economically competitive future.
