From: Ethan Ran Date: September 4, 2024 Subject: EWBulletin - 9/4/24
The EWBulletin
September 4, 2024
This is the weekly newsletter for Engineers Without Borders - UIUC, which will serve to keep you updated on project meetings and upcoming events within the chapter.
In today's newsletter:
Announcements:
Info Night Recap
Interview / Elevator Pitch Workshop
Homecoming Parade
Socials
Fundraising Opportunities
Project Updates
Project Points
Info Night Recap
Over the past week, we hosted two info nights in Loomis Laboratory for prospective members, where we went over our ongoing projects and the many ways to get involved in our chapter. We want to thank everyone who was able to attend for coming out and hearing about what we do-- If you couldn't make it, no worries! You're still free to show up to any of our project meetings, and you can view our info slides via the link below:
Additionally, we will be having one last smaller info session next Tuesday (9/10) from 5:30 to 6:30 PM in Engineering Hall 106B6, so feel free to attend!
Chapter president Saathveek highlights upcoming chapter-wide events. (9/3)
The Woodford County project leads answer questions after the presentation. (8/29)
Interview and Elevator Pitch Workshop
Looking to showcase your best self at the career fair? Next Monday (9/9), recruiters from CDM Smith will be hosting an interview and elevator pitch workshop in Everitt 2233 from 6 to 7 PM. CDM Smith is a engineering / construction company that sponsors our chapter. Since career fair season is starting, this will be a great opportunity to develop your interpersonal skills and learn what kind of things companies are looking for! To register, click the link below:
On Friday, September 13th, EWB-UIUC will be walking with the Kingfisher RSO during the Homecoming Parade! Any and all members are welcome to join, so if you're interested in representing our chapter, please fill out this form:
Further details will be provided to those interested, so stay tuned!
Upcoming Socials
Happy Hour
Friday, 9/6 at 5 PM
Murphy's (604 E Green St, downstairs)
Come hang out, play pool, and meet members from other projects!
Study Night
Wednesday, 9/11, 8:30 - 10 PM
Natural History Building, Room 2078
Get locked in on that assignment you've been procrastinating on with us, all while enjoying some lofi beats in a chill setting!
Apartment Crawl
Saturday, 9/14
Location: TBA
Mark your calendars for our first big social of the semester (the theme will be safari)!
Fundraising Opportunities
Tailgate
Friday and Saturday, 9/6 - 9/7
This weekend, both the ICP and Malawi project teams will be selling baked goods at the tailgate ahead of the game on Saturday. Although we're raising funds for these two projects, this is open to all chapter members. Volunteers can help bake / prep, sell, or both!
This semester, the Malawi project team's main goals are to:
Submit their Implementation Pre-Trip Plan
Update and finalize their bridge design
Update and finalize their RFP and begin the bidding process
Continue fundraising efforts for the project
For incoming members, the team will prioritize delegating tasks that will build knowledge, such as drafting work.
On Tuesday, the ICP (International Community Program) project team held their first meeting of the semester, where they briefly introduced their potential project options and engaged in a pipeline building contest involving plastic cups and straws. Next week, the team will get a more detailed picture of their three options and begin voting for which project they want to accept.
As the Woodford project team gets the ball rolling on their project, they are continuing to search for an REIC (Responsible Engineer in Charge). Currently, the team is expecting to visit the community for the first time sometime in the spring.
Project Points
Project points are earned for a team every time a member of that project team attends EWB-UIUC fundraisers, socials, and other events. Whichever team has the most project points at the end of the semester wins a prize. Right off the bat, the Malawi project team has a head start after their tailgate sale last Thursday.
For those curious, the amount of project points earned is weighted by the event type. Details can be found here.
Important Info
Below are the meeting times and who you can contact with any questions regarding the projects:
Malawi - Thursdays at 7 PM - 8 PM in Everitt 3217
Contact: rjkelch2@illinois.edu or dlt4@illinois.edu
ICP - Tuesdays at 8 PM - 9 PM in Engineering Hall 106B6
Contact: rif2@illinois.edu or jacob28@illinois.edu
Woodford - Wednesdays at 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM at CIF 1038
Contact: bhalla4@illinois.edu or jnf5@illinois.edu
Fundraising - Mondays at 6 PM - 7 PM at Everitt 2233
Contact: nk34@illinois.edu
