Ben Lapane led student body to new height

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University of Mississippi eGrove University of Mississippi News 3-24-2015 ESB President Reflects on Banner Year Ryan Upshaw University of Mississippi. School of Engineering Follow this and additional works at: https://egrove.olemiss.edu/umnews Recommended Citation Upshaw, Ryan, "ESB President Reflects on Banner Year" (2015). University of Mississippi News. 1662. https://egrove.olemiss.edu/umnews/1662 This Article is brought to you for free and open access by eGrove. It has been accepted for inclusion in University of Mississippi News by an authorized administrator of eGrove. For more information, please contact egrove@olemiss.edu. Search this website … SearchBen LapaneESB President Reflects on Banner YearBen Lapane led student body to new heightsMARCH 24, 2015 BY RYAN UPSHAW, UM SCHOOL OF ENGINEERINGAfter Benjamin Lapane discussed the role of the EngineeringStudent Body president with members of the dean’s office staff,he felt compelled to run for the position. He won that electionlast spring and quickly began seeking ways to improve theSchool of Engineering for current and future students.“One of my major goals while serving as ESB president was toimprove career services for engineering students,” said Lapane,a senior mechanical engineering major from Mobile, Alabama.“We worked with our adviser to deliver survey results to thedean of engineering which focused on student feedback aboutcareer services. I was very pleased to hear that the dean’soffice is in the early stages of planning to hire a staff memberdedicated to career development.”Although his major goal was realized, Lapane said that theposition was not without its challenges.“My major challenges were taking time to relax, balancing a major leadership role with classwork andpreparing for life after graduation,” Lapane said. “Nevertheless, I highly recommend future students seekleadership positions with the ESB. This can be one of the most fun and rewarding experiences withinthe School of Engineering.”Lapane thanked members of the dean’s office staff and School of Engineering faculty for their supportduring his tenure as president. He acknowledged Ryan Upshaw, assistant dean for student services andESB adviser, for his dedication and time working with the Leadership Council; Marni Kendricks,assistant dean for undergraduate academics, for her support as his academic adviser; and ElizabethErvin, associate professor of civil engineering, for her inspiration with his academic efforts.“The people here are what make the University of Mississippi one of the best institutions in the country,”Lapane said. “It has been wonderful to serve with the ESB Leadership Council who have been some ofthe most dedicated student leaders I’ve ever worked with.”Besides his role as ESB president, Lapane is a former javelin thrower on the Rebels track and fieldteam. He served as president of the Student Athlete Advisory Committee and was recognized withWho’s Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities honors.Lapane has accepted a job offer with Dow Chemical Co. and will move to Houston, Texas, with his wifeand fellow engineering senior, Mary Louise Lapane, to start his career.“Ben has been an outstanding and enthusiastic leader for the ESB this year,” Upshaw said. “He hasreally elevated the organization and set a high bar for future ESB leaders. I have truly enjoyed workingwith him and serving as the ESB adviser.”As the student governing organization for the school, the Engineering Student Body Leadership Councilrepresents all disciplines. ESB provides student services and coordinates social and professionaldevelopment events throughout the year. These include the School of Engineering Tailgate, NationalEngineering Week activities, Freshmen Convocation and the Engineering Formal. 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