The Trust has awarded five Women in Deep Foundations (WiDF) Professional Development Grants of $1,750 each to women working in the deep foundations industry.
Congratulations to the winners!
- Sangeen A. Desai, deputy manager-business manager, Keller Ground Engineering, India
- Lauren Dziagwa, P.E., geotechnical project engineer, American Geotechnical and Environmental Services (AGES)
- Min Liew, graduate research assistant, The Pennsylvania State University
- Abigail Stein, P.E., geotechnical engineer, GEI Consultants
- Gaby Vasquez, staff geotechnical engineer, D&S Engineering Labs
The grants are being presented during DFI’s 46th Annual Conference at the WiDF networking event on Tuesday, Oct. 12, from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Register to attend the reception or sponsor the event.
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The Trust board has published the 2020 Trust Annual Report, highlighting the year's scholarship programs and fundraising events, a financial report, a list of contributors and a list of event sponsors. Even with the unprecedented challenges of 2020, DFI’s membership continued to support the trust by donating more than $250,000. In return, the Trust awarded $150,000 in scholarships in 2020. |
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There’s still time to register for the Trust’s 15th Annual Pennsylvania Golf Outing on July 26 at Montour Heights Country Club in Pittsburgh. The golf fundraiser, chaired by Roy Kern, Jr., CEO of Equipment Corporation of America (ECA), benefits the DFI Educational Trust's scholarship funds at the University of Pittsburgh and Penn State University. |
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The ACE Mentor Program of New Jersey and the DFI Educational Trust are hosting their 10th Annual Golf Outing fundraiser at Royce Brook Golf Club on Aug. 12. Proceeds from the outing fund scholarships for students studying toward careers in the deep foundations, architecture, engineering and construction industries. A clinic for new golfers and a silent auction of sports memorabilia, themed gift baskets and more are all part of the fun! Register to attend or sponsor. |
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The Trust is hosting the Annual California Golf Outing fundraiser at the Dublin Ranch Golf Course in Dublin, California, on Sept. 20. Proceeds from the outing fund scholarships for students studying toward careers in the deep foundations, engineering and construction industries. Learn More. |
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All runners and walkers are invited to join the Trust 5K Fun Run/Walk on Wednesday, Oct. 13, during DFI’s Annual Conference in Las Vegas. Proceeds from the race provide scholarships to students pursuing careers in the deep foundations engineering and construction industry. The race begins at 7:00 a.m. and registration is $35. Supporters are also welcome to donate to the Trust as General Sponsors when registering online. |
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Please consider donating to the Trust. You can contribute to one of the Trust's school-specific scholarship funds or the general fund. Whichever your choice, your contribution will be greatly appreciated. |
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The DFI Educational Trust is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Your contribution is tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
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Other 2021 Trust Fundraisers |
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