Janet Labatut, Administrative Program Specialist for the CEE Undergraduate Office, was presented with a 2009 Career Service Contribution Award at a faculty meeting held on Monday, May 4th. Mrs. Labatut has been working at LSU for 24 years and joined the department in 1988. This award was bestowed upon Mrs. Labatut for her career-long contributions to the Department. Her notable effort over the years have provided essential support to Louisiana State University, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, it’s faculty, and it’s students. Mrs. Labatut has contributed enormously towards the coordination and management of undergraduate and administrative affairs within the department. She has also provided guidance, support, and encouragement for scores of LSU CEE students over the course of her career. Please join us in congratulating Mrs. Labatut on receiving this award.