Encana Inc., a leading oil and gas producer
in north America, is supporting SMU Engineering undergraduate student
scholarships with a gift of $50,000. The gift was presented in the new
J. Lindsay Embrey Engineering Building on September 14 with undergraduate
students, Dean Geoffrey Orsak, and Encana employees present. The gift
will help support ten undergraduate students for their junior and senior
years of study.
“Encana is a true leader in the energy industry. We are very proud
of our association with them and are thankful that their commitment to
the SMU School of Engineering will enable a
Dean Orsak,
Engineering Students
and Encana Representatives
new generation of students to take advantage
of our superb education and research opportunities,” said Dean Geoffrey
Orsak.
Encana’s gift is the first step in developing a relationship with SMU
School of Engineering for the education and recruitment of future engineers.
Encana will play a visible role on campus by conducting special information
sessions, participating in the Hegi Family Career Development Center’s
Career Fair, and networking directly with students at Engineering Connections,
the school’s annual business networking event.
“I am excited that our students will have the opportunity
to apply their knowledge and skills at Encana. The company does a great
job developing the technical and interpersonal skills needed for future
success,” said Kathy Hubbard, Senior Director of Undergraduate Student
Experience and Enrollment Management.
“EnCana is proud to support engineering students at SMU and we
look forward to our continued work in partnering with this reputable school
in recruiting qualified students as they enter the workforce,” said
Deborah West, Encana’s Community Relations Advisor.
Dean Orsak
and
Encana Engineer, Matthew Curry
About Encana – Encana is one of North America’s leading natural
gas producers with an enterprise value of approximately $45 billion. Encana
is among the largest holders of onshore gas and oil reserve lands in North America
and is a technical leader in-situ recovery.
About the SMU School of Engineering – Founded in 1925, the SMU School
of Engineering is one of the oldest engineering programs in the Southwest. SMU
Engineering is composed of five departments – Computer Science and Engineering;
Electrical Engineering; Engineering Management, Information and Systems; Environmental
and Civil Engineering; and Mechanical Engineering. Programs focus on preparing
students for careers in engineering and technology leadership.
