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Proposed ASME changes detailed; member attendance urged
ASME has scheduled four General Assembly meetings to explain in detail the proposals from the Continuity and Change initiative that were presented last month in Washington, D.C., to the Board of Governors and those attending ASME's 2003 Congress.

ASME takes cue from Texas children's hospital when servicing those in need
Last month, ASME extended a helping hand to a children's hospital here that wanted to organize an elevator safety course for its technical staff. In setting up the training course, ASME employed a method frequently used by the hospital to treat its patients.

First USMA Engineering Exposition links engineers, students, cadets
A new event held to introduce high school students and cadets attending the U.S. Military Academy to the engineering profession attracted more than 500 people when it was held in September.

Pipeline design, construction book is updated
First published by ASME Press in October 2000, "Pipeline Design & Construction — A Practical Approach" covered the development of pipeline systems from inception to design, construction, operations and maintenance.

ASME staff join members to support Archimedes Club planned giving
Ten ASME staff members are among the first of 17 friends to make a commitment to the ASME Foundation Planned Giving Initiative since the program was introduced in June.

Online MBA from Drexel available to members at a discount
Drexel University recently added its top-ranked, online MBA program to the list of programs offered to ASME members at reduced tuition rates.

ASME takes top publishing award
Mechanical Engineering magazine was awarded the 2003 Ozzie Gold Award for Best Media Kit Design in the Association/Nonprofit category.

Solid waste processing facility award
Nominations are open for ASME's Annual Facility Recognition Awards. Three awards will be presented for each of two categories: combustion, for large and small plants; and material recovery.

Dozens of engineering students receive ASME Foundation money
Through the ASME Foundation's most recent scholarship cycle, $84,500 in awards was distributed to 45 engineering students.

Diversity and Outreach Award given to Canaveral Section officer
The Diversity and Outreach Award, established in 1996, is presented by the ASME Board on Diversity and Outreach to an outstanding member of ASME in recognition of that person's work to make ASME a welcome place for all to participate, and to encourage inclusiveness and the involvement of women and under-represented minorities in the Society.