GEO Institute

Contact

Mark Plaskett
ASCE West Coast Branch - GeoInstitute 
meplaskett@haywardbaker.com 
813-884-3441 

 

When

Wednesday November 5, 2014 from 4:30 PM to 9:00 PM EST
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Wissa Program

4:30  Registration & Welcome Reception

6:15 Seating for Dinner and Wissa Program

6:30 Introduction & Announcements

6:45  Graduate Sudent Presentation

7:00 USF Professor Presentation

7:30  Introduction of the Wissa Lecture Speaker

7:45  Wissa Lecture

8:45  Awards and Announcements

9:00  Adjourn

Where

Embassy Suites USF 
3705 Spectrum Blvd
Tampa, FL 33620
 

 
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Call For Sponsors

You are invited to join the GEO Institute of the ASCE West Coast Branch as a Sponsor for The 4th Annual

Wissa Lecture

to be held on the evening of November 5th.

This Wissa lecture series has been created in the honor of the late Dr. Anwar Wissa, the longtime President of Ardaman & Associates and an internationally recognized expert in geotechnical engineering. The proceeds of this event will be used to support students interested in pursuing careers in the geotechnical engineering and construction fields.

The festivities will begin at 4:30 PM with a welcome reception for networking, viewing student posters and sponsor displays. The main event and dinner will begin at 6:30 PM.

This year's speaker is

Dr. Dov Leshchinsky, Professor Emeritus, University of Deleware and Founding Partner, ADAMA Engineering

“LESSONS LEARNED FROM FAILED MSE WALLS"

Your RSVP is requested by October 25, 2014

Sponsorship Opportunities include the following:

 

Platinum Sponsor Level - $600 
  • Receive 4 tickets to the lecture
  • Floor Display for company information during the pre-dinner social
  • Company name & logo displayed on signage at the event
  • Recognition as Platinum Sponsor on event slideshow & program

Gold Sponsor Level - $300

  • Receive 2 tickets to the lecture
  • Company name & logo displayed on signage at the event
  • Recognition as Gold Sponsor on event slideshow & program.

Silver Sponsor Level – $150

  • Receive 1 ticket to the lecture
  • Company name & logo displayed on signage at the event
  • Recognition as Silver Sponsor on event slideshow & program

Donor Level – (Minimum: $50)

Any and all donations are greatly appreciated.  Donor’s names will appear in the event program.  Donations by individuals will be highlighted in a special benefactor category

Other – (varies)

Other sponsorship opportunities available, such as the Welcome Reception, attendee giveaways, or student sponsorships; contact Mark Plaskett for additional information.  Sponsor names will appear in the event program and displayed elsewhere depending on the level of donation.