Events

Oct

04

5th Annual Construction Career Day

Wed, Oct 4, 2023 | 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM | UW-Platteville

Come join us by being a sponsor at our 5th Annual Construction Career Day on Wednesday, October 4th! Construction Career Day gives ninth–12th-grade students exposure to the different career opportunities within the construction industry. Students will experience hands-on activities, and the opportunity to network with construction professionals and UW-Platteville faculty, students, and alumni. Students will also be given the opportunity...

Oct

04

Oct

04

Fall Construction Networking Event

Wed, Oct 4, 2023 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Velzy Commons, Ullsvik Hall

The Construction Networking Event brings together UW-Platteville students majoring in construction management, construction safety management, and engineering with construction companies to network, learn about the industry, and discuss job opportunities. This informal networking event takes place each fall and spring semester. Don't miss out on this great opportunity to make connections!

Oct

04

Oct

10

Using Data to Design Electric Vehicles

Tue, Oct 10, 2023 | 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Room 350, Sesquicentennial Hall

Engineering Seminar Series Presenter: Doug Thomas, John Deere The seminar will discuss how John Deere (specifically the Construction & Forestry Division) is developing products to meet stricter customer requirements and leveraging battery technologies to provide a competitive edge. This includes leveraging our vast datasets to understand the customer needs and drive product requirements.

Oct

10

Oct

24

Considerations for Design and Construction of Community Storm Shelters

Tue, Oct 24, 2023 | 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Room 350, Sesquicentennial Hall

Engineering Seminar SeriesPresenters: Tim Tranel, P.E., and Nick Schneider, P.E., Origin Design This seminar will discuss the latest model building code requirements for design and construction of community storm shelters. The evaluating areas of existing buildings for wind hazard protection will also be presented.

Considerations for Design and Construction of Community Storm Shelters

Oct

24

Nov

07

City of La Crosse Pedestrian and Bicycle Planning and Design

Tue, Nov 7, 2023 | 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Room 350, Sesquicentennial Hall

Engineering Seminar SeriesPresenters: Stephanie Sward, P.E., City of La Crosse, and John Bruggeman, P.E., PTOE, raSmith The City of La Crosse is proudly recognized as a center for year-round outdoor recreation and has grown into a regional center for active living.  This seminar highlights recent pedestrian and bicycle design projects completed by the City and offers a vision for future...

City of La Crosse Pedestrian and Bicycle Planning and Design

Nov

07

Nov

28

Use of Computer Simulation in Product Design Process

Tue, Nov 28, 2023 | 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Room 350, Sesquicentennial Hall

Engineering Seminar SeriesPresenters: Elizabeth Wohlers and John Stec, Sub-Zero Group, Inc. This seminar will showcase how computer simulation is used in the product design process at Sub-Zero Group Inc. In detail, the speaker will cover types of simulation and what they are used for, benefits of using simulation, how and when to use simulation, and simulation governance.

Use of Computer Simulation in Product Design Process

Nov

28

Jan

31

Spring Construction Networking Event

Wed, Jan 31, 2024 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Velzy Commons, Ullsvik Hall