E-Week April 19-24 to Celebrate Engineering Excellence

The College of Engineering and Technology at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln will host E-Week, a celebration of engineers and engineering, April 19-24. In 2004, the College is "Engineering a Revolution."

Activities during E-Week include events for current students, such as a scavenger hunt, quiz bowl and guest speakers. The Downtown Lincoln Association's annual Technology Fair, from 3-7 p.m. April 22 at the Lied Center for Performing Arts, coincides with UNL's E-Week events.

Event sponsors include Pella, Union Pacific, Garmin International, JEO Consulting Group, the U.S. Marine Corps and Lincoln Electric System. "Working with the college gives us the opportunity to support the university and help increase the Lincoln community's awareness of engineering programs and engineering technology," said Larry Pelter, manager of consumer products and services for LES.

E-week culminates on April 23 with an Open House extravaganza from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Othmer Hall, 17th and Vine streets. Prospective students, current students, parents, alumni and members of the community are invited to participate in student organization sponsored activities such as "Egg Drop" and "Concrete Bowling," take tours of the college and explore research laboratories. One of the most exciting aspects of the Open House will be the display of innovative senior design projects and faculty research. A panel of alumni and industry volunteers will judge the senior project displays from both the Technology Fair and the Open House. Winners receive cash prizes. Those interested in attending E-Week can register online until April 16.

For more information on E-Week, contact Trish Fenster, staff assistant for the college at (402) 472-7094 or visit the E-Week Web site.

CONTACT: Trish Fenster, Engineering & Technology, (402) 472-7094