July 2006 ISSUE
U of C Environmental Work Recognized
Outgoing Dean Chan Wirasinghe, P.Eng., isn’t the only recent Calgary Awards winner from the University of Calgary’s Schulich School of Engineering. The 2006 awards program also recognized the school’s Centre for Environmental Engineering, Research and Education, and Dr. Patrick Hettiaratchi, P.Eng, in its environmental achievement categories.
The centre received the award for educational institutions. The award is for exemplary conduct or for a fully developed or fully operational, innovative environmental policy, project or activity.
Dr. Hettiaratchi received an individual award for his biocell research — a pilot project investigating self-sustaining landfills. The category recognizes environmental achievements in advanced technology, management, conservation, protection, enhancement, education, stewardship and promotion of the city’s environment.
The Calgary Awards were established in 1994 by the City of Calgary. Each year individuals, corporations, community groups, schools, and organizations are nominated in five major award categories, with 16 awards available in all.
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