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12/10/2018

On Saturday, October 27th, the Las Vegas YMF and the UNLV ASCE student chapter participated on a group hike to the Arizona Hot Springs along the Colorado River. An adventurous group of eight ASCE members met bright and early to carpool from Las Vegas to the trailhead just east of the world-famous Hoover Dam.

Once at the trailhead, the group of eight adventurous engineers began the seven mile trek down to the Colorado River. Along the way, everyone was able to take in the fantastic canyon views and leap/climb over boulder obstacles. Once the group reached the Colorado River, everyone took a small break and took the time to wade in the river and take some fantastic group photos.

After the quick river break, the group continued on their quest to reach the Arizona Hot Springs. Before reaching the final pools of geothermically heated water, the group had to traverse up one final obstacle - a National Park Service furnished aluminum ladder! Once in the hot spring pools, the group made their way slowly higher and higher into the hot spring canyon with each successive pool becoming hotter and hotter.

The group slowly made their way back down the hot spring canyon and down the ladder safely. The hike back to the trailhead was a bit more challenging since the team had to climb out of the canyon that they had just hiked into. Once back at the trailhead parking lot, the group celebrated with some cold beverages and reminisced about their recent journey. After some quick discussions, the team made their way to Fox’s Smokehouse BBQ in Boulder City to refuel from their hike. Overall it was a fantastic day for the group and the YMF/Student Chapter members only increased their level of camaraderie and trust between each other.

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LV | YMF Fall 2018 green-up event

10/23/2018

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Author: Jason Shon

Over 20 volunteers attended the Fall 2018 Green-Up at the Las Vegas Wash this past Saturday, October 13, 2018. Organized by the Las Vegas Wash Coordination Committee (LVWCC), a partnership created to manage and protect the Las Vegas Wash, the Green-Up event offered ASCE YMF the opportunity to promote active participation in community service to its volunteers. The LVWCC consists of local, state, and federal agencies, environmental groups, and the business community.

UNLV ASCE Student Chapter President, Karwah Lee, plants with a smile! :)

At the Green-Up Event, volunteers dug holes, transplanted grass-like perennial herb plants from pots, and staked temporary drip irrigation lines over multiple acres of land in the wash area. Revegetating the surrounding area creates habitats for wildlife, reduces bank

erosion, and improves the quality of the water entering Lake Mead – Las Vegas Valley’s drinking water source. The event concluded at noon with a hosted BBQ and ice cream!

ASCE YMF members, Charlynne Adones and Anabel Hernandez, prepare holes for planting

With Green-Up bringing together multitudes of volunteer groups ranging from Boy Scout and Girl Scout troops to church groups and local citizens, the event is a nucleus for supporting environmentally conscious efforts and community togetherness, all of which ASCE YMF is proud to be a part of. Special thanks to the ASCE YMF members, ASCE Student Chapter members, and employees of local civil firms for sacrificing a part of their Saturday to participate in the Green-Up event! Your help is much appreciated and we hope to see you again at the next Green-Up!

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LV | YMF's First ever karaoke night

6/23/2018

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Author: Preetish Raj

A great night with even better friends, karaoke night was a blast! Food, drinks and music provided a great opportunity to unwind and enjoy a night out with friends; sponsored by ASCE YMF. All stars Pablo and Joanna owned the night with their best American-Idol auditions. Hannah and Borna represented the UNLV ASCE Student Chapter. We would like to thank everyone that supported the Las Vegas YMF Chapter and showed up for a wonderful time.

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