Cal Poly Hosts Construction Sciences Forum Jan. 30-31 1 of 2 file:///X:/Copyright/Submissions/_PressReleases%20&%20Cal%20Pol... Skip to Content Cal Poly News Search Cal Poly News Go California Polytechnic State University Jan. 21, 2003 Contacts: Ray Ladd, (805) 756-7432 rladd@calpoly.edu Sam Harper CSI Student President, (805) 234-4679 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Construction Sciences Forum Returns to Cal Poly Jan. 30-31 SAN LUIS OBISPO -- Cal Poly's 5th Annual Construction Sciences Forum, designed for both students and professionals in the field, will be held Jan. 30-31. All events take place in the College of Architecture and Environmental Design Building Gallery (Room 105). Except for a barbecue, admission is free. The forum is hosted by the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) Student Affiliate Chapter at Cal Poly. Opening the forum at 6 p.m. Jan. 30 will be a presentation on "Global Practice on the Pacific Rim" by Peter W.T. Wong, principal of design at ED2 International, Architects & Planners, a planning, architecture and interiors firm headquartered in San Francisco. Wong, an internationally respected and award-winning designer, has lectured before at Cal Poly and other universities. He is the designer of the BART light-rail station now almost completed at San Francisco International Airport. "An event like this truly provides opportunities for both students and professionals," said Samuel Harper, CSI student chapter president and coordinator of the forum. "It provides a chance for students to interact with professionals and have a glimpse into their field outside of the classroom. Professionals have the opportunity to meet Cal Poly students who will soon be pursuing positions in the design and construction fields." 10/2/2009 1:54 PM Cal Poly Hosts Construction Sciences Forum Jan. 30-31 2 of 2 file:///X:/Copyright/Submissions/_PressReleases%20&%20Cal%20Pol... A Construction Sciences Forum Product Show will be held Jan. 31 from noon to 4 p.m. Various construction-related manufacturers will display some of the latest and most innovative products used in the industry today. On Jan. 31 a 6 p.m. deep-pit barbecue will be followed by a 7:30 p.m. roundtable discussion. A panel of professionals from different disciplines, including Wong, will address questions posed by the audience. Tickets for the dinner will be available at the door for $15 for professionals and $5 for students. For more information, call (805) 234-4679. -30CP Home • CP Find It Get Adobe Reader • Microsoft Viewers Events • Recent Releases • Cal Poly Magazine • Cal Poly Update E-newsletter • Contact Public Affairs • Alumni • Giving • Athletics Cal Poly Public Affairs California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo, CA 93407 805.756.7266 polynews@calpoly.edu 10/2/2009 1:54 PM