Imagine the impossible at E-Week 2005

The College of Engineering & Technology at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln will host E-Week, a celebration of engineers and engineering, from April 19-22. In 2005, imagination lies within the realm of possibility.

Activities throughout E-Week include events for current students, such as a scavenger hunt, quiz bowl, engineering olympics and guest speakers. The Downtown Lincoln Association's annual Technology Expo, which will be held April 21 at the Embassy Suites between 1 and 6:30 p.m., coincides with UNL's E-Week events. Senior design projects will be on display between 2 and 5 p.m.

Sponsors of E-Week include Pella, Union Pacific 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 22 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," "Tower of Power" and "Build Your Own Bridge," 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 Expo and the E-Week open house. Winners receive cash prizes. Those interested in attending E-Week can register online until April 15.

For more information on E-Week, contact Trish Fenster, the staff assistant for the College of Engineering & Technology at (402) 472-7094 or visit the E-Week Web site (www.nuengr.unl.edu/cet/eweek.html).

CONTACT: Constance Walter, Communications Coordinator, Engineering & Technology, (402) 472-3181