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tutors twice a week at an ESL program held in Ann Arbor libraries. In addition to tutoring more than 20 students, the chapter held a science and engineering workshop for younger students. Various UMich students from different majors led hands-on activities that helped students understand the contributions made by today’s engineers. In December, we adopted Roberto Clemente Elementary School in Detroit. With the cooperation of various university offices and the support of companies, such as Intel and Schlumberger, SHPE-UMich put together more than 250 gift packages for Pre-K to second grade students. The packages included toys, school supplies and winter accessories. More than 20 volunteers spent the morning in classrooms leading craft activities, cookie decorating and story time. The handwritten “thank you” letters we received after the event made it much easier to see the positive impact SHPE left on local the community. Submitted by Monica Madrid Student Chapter President REGION VII Florida T Georgia T North Carolina T South Carolina University of Florida This term, SHPE-UF is getting ready for a lot of exciting activities such as the Barbecue with Industry, the Goals for Tomorrow Soccer Tournament and a career fair. At our first meeting, a U.S. Navy speaker informed members of all of the great opportunities available to them through the Navy. Members also were encouraged to attend ETCC in Washington, D.C., in February and RLDC at USF in March. Preceding the Career Showcase, SHPE-UF will host a Barbecue with Industry, during which our members can interact with recruiters in an informal environment. With more 10 corporate attendees, last semester’s barbecue was a success. This year, we expect about 20 different companies to participate. Because SHPE-UF wants to help young engineers excel, it awarded three scholarships to freshmen engineers with good academic standards. The scholarship is funded by hosting a large Goals for Tomorrow Soccer Tournament on campus. The program began four years ago, and it has expanded ever since. Today, even corporate teams are registering to play. We would like to congratulate this year’s scholarship recipients Danielle Soriano, Christine Garcia and Marila Fernandez. Tournament co-directors Alex Vela and Luis A. Vega are already planning the next event. Last year, the Goals for Tomorrow Soccer Tournament won “Event of the Year” within the College of Engineering. This year, we hope to not only reach out to the College of Engineering, but also to local high schools. Submitted by Daisy Campos Student Chapter Historian and Mariana Diaz, Secretary University of Central Florida With an outstanding 50-member attendance at the SHPE Conference, SHPE-UCF students were busy networking and making contacts as well as getting interviews and job offers. www.SHPE.org R Spring 2008 61 http://www.finish-it.org http://www.finish-it.org http://www.SHPE.org

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SHPE - Spring08 Contents President’s Letter Browser Letters to the Editor Calendar of Events The Magic of Thinking BIG Five Steps to Easier Fundraising Designing Women ¡Viva Verde! The Education and Training of Ramon Flores Breakthroughs in Mobile Military Communications The Retention Doctor Success at School Begins at Home STAR Nominations Do Good Things Come to Those Who Wait? Programs & Services Regional Roundup Advertisers Index

SHPE - Spring08

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