The College of Engineering's annual Banquet was held on April 16, 2009.  800+ people attended the event in support of the College of Engineering.  Guests were treated to exhibits presented by current College of Engineering students and faculty, a student feature including some of the College's graduating seniors, award ceremonies for the Distinguished Alumni Award and Oustanding Service Award, a presentation by the Engineers Without Borders student organization, a presentation by Pete Cooper (Global Development, Better Place), along with many opportunities to catch up with one another and make new friends.  The College of Engineering is thankful for and appreciative of the continued support it receives from the community.

Guests learn more about the Robotic Surgery mechanical engineering research.

Electric Vehicle student team.

UH Manoa Chancellor Virginia Hinshaw speaks with the students from the Micromouse project.

Students take turns at the podium as part of the student feature portion of the event.

(From L to R) Dean Peter Crouch; Brenda M. McCaffrey, Distinguished Alumni Award recipient; Jeoffrey Cudiamat, chief engineer and director of Facilities Management Department of the City & County of Honolulu (representing Mayor Mufi Hannemann).

(In middle) Russell Figueiroa, Outstanding Service Award recipient

Engineers Without Borders presentation.

Pete Cooper

Photos taken by Kendall Kido