School of Engineering installs Tau Beta Pi sculpture in courtyard

By Mike Frontiero
VCU School of Education

A five-foot tall, 150-pound bronze sculpture has been formally installed in the courtyard of Virginia Commonwealth University's School of Engineering in recognition of the school's recent induction into Tau Beta Pi, the nation's only honor society for engineering.

"The School of Engineering continues to fulfill a dream of the Richmond community to foster economic development, and this sculpture is yet another recognition," said VCU President Eugene P. Trani, Ph.D. "Congratulations."

The railroad trestle-like sculpture, known as "The Bent," is the official logo of the honor society, which has recognized students of distinguished scholarship and exemplary character since 1885.

"This sculpture serves as a symbol to the communitythat we have quality programs in the School of Engineering," said dean Robert J. Mattauch, Ph.D." You can't get into Tau Beta Pi without accredited programs.

Forty-seven current and former students were initiated into the new Virginia Epsilon chapter of Tau Beta Pi in March.