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"Our team's consistency in winning at the regional and national levels is a clear result of the dedication of our outstanding students," said Amy Childress, professor and chair of the University's Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. "In addition to strong student leadership, our student chapter is supported by faculty advisors and local alumni who remain committed to our chapter and the concrete w88 online game program."
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