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LEADERSHPE ment, goal setting and leadership in the corporate environment. All the training was well received by participants, but especially by professionals looking to establish a chapter in Central Illinois. SHPE would like to thank corporate and university supporters and congratulate the chapters whose hard work on the regional leadership development conferences has strengthened the organization regionally and nationally. Place: Sacramento State University Attendees: 109 college students, 24 professionals, 77 pre-college students Supporters: AECOM, DMJM, Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement, HDR, HENAAC, IBM, Intel, MESA, National GEM Consortium, Pacific Gas & Electric, Procter & Gamble, Stantec, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Place: Arizona State University Attendees: 86 college students, 14 professionals Supporters: Arizona Public Service, Lockheed Martin, URS, Union Bank, ATL Inc., IBM, D.P. Electric Inc., Procter & Gamble Place: University of New Mexico Attendees: 39 college students Supporters: AFRL, HENAAC, IBM, Procter & Gamble Place: University of Connecticut Attendees: 100 college students, 15 professionals, 10 pre-college students Supporters: Anheuser Busch, IBM, INROADS, Northeast Utilities System, Malcolm Pirnie, Westinghouse, W.L. Gore and Associates Place: University of Texas at El Paso Attendees: 87 college students, 10 professionals Supporters: General Motors, IBM, Lockheed Martin, Procter & Gamble, Teach for America Place: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Attendees: 50 college students, 15 professionals Supporters: Caterpillar, Hamilton Sundstrand, IBM, Illinois Department of Transportation, Procter & Gamble Place: University of South Florida Attendees: 76 college students, 9 professionals, 18 pre-college students Supporters: Central Intelligence Agency, IBM, Procter & Gamble, Red Bull Energy Drink Region I Region VII Region VI Region V Region IV Region III Region II Region VII RLDC VII not only welcomed student and professional members, but also students from the four high schools that compose a united SHPE Jr. chapter in Tampa, Florida. Their one-day program included workshops on applying for AHETEMS scholarships, “College Myths” and transitioning into college, which was led by local professionals. University members participated in teambuilding activities and practical workshops related to time management, résumé and essay writing, the IBM Mentoring Program and engineering innovation by the Central Intelligence Agency. Networking was encouraged throughout RLDC. “As upcoming leaders, coming together and getting to know the leaders of other schools is going to help them build the relationships that will make them stronger,” said Manuel Bravo, chairman. ■ Protecting Our Water Environment Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago seeks entry-level and experienced professional engineers to join this award-winning world-recognized leader in the design, construction, maintenance and operation of wastewater treatment facilities. Recognized as one of only 10 MONUMENTS OF THE MILLENIUM by the American Society of Civil Engineers, we reversed the flow of the Chicago River and continue to develop our Deep Tunnel Project. Are you one of these excellent engineers needed to preserve and further our legacy of excellence? Civil Engineers Project Engineers Structural Engineers Electrical Engineers Environmental Engineers Mechanical Engineers Wastewater Plant Management Entry-level Engineers Specific requirements, examination information and applications are available from: Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago Public Service Office • 100 East Erie Street • Chicago, IL 60611 (312) 751-5100 • (312) 751-5171 FAX (312) 751-5174 • (312) 751-5073 FAX e-mail: dennis.evans@mwrd.org Visit our website at www.mwrd.org Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D 68 SHPE ❘ Fall 2008 http://www.mwrd.org http://www.mwrd.org

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SHPE - Fall 2008 Contents President's Letter From the Vice President Calendar of Events National Board of Directors The Great '08: Chapter Leaders Learn to Spread 'SHPE Fever' Browser National Retreat Provides a Redefinition An Engineer and a Politician Capitalizing on Engineering Talent Grupos de Afinidad A Focused Approach to Getting the Job You Really Want SHPE Conference 2008 IPC Update Programs & Services Keeping Warm with 'Yuper' Familia Spirit Promise of Spring Recruit, Engage and Retain Regional Student Representatives Regional Roundup Advertisers Index

SHPE - Fall 2008

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