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Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers. Chapter Officers for 2008-2009. President : Randa V. Soto Vice President: Diego Zegarra-Ballon Secretary: Humberto Moya Treasurer/Internal Representative: Onassis Rivera Advisors: Dr. M. Krishnamurthi (ISYE) Dr. F. Sciammarella (MEE).
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Chapter Officers for 2008-2009
- President : Randa V. Soto
- Vice President: Diego Zegarra-Ballon
- Secretary: Humberto Moya
- Treasurer/Internal Representative: Onassis Rivera
- Advisors: Dr. M. Krishnamurthi (ISYE)
Dr. F. Sciammarella (MEE)
About SHPE…
- SHPE was founded in Los Angeles, California in 1974.
- The objective was to form a national organization of professional engineers to serve as role models in the Hispanic community.
- SHPE is The Source for Quality Hispanic Engineers and Technical Talent.
- NIU Chapter of SHPE was established in 1999
AHETEMS Foundation
- Advancing Hispanic Excellence in Technology, Engineering, Math and Science
- Scholar-Internships
- Internships
- Scholarships
http://www.ahetems.org/
SHPE Conferences
- SHPE Conference http://oneshpe.shpe.org/wps/portal/shpe2008
- HENAAC Conference
http://www.henaac.org
- NILA –National Institute for Leadership Advancement
- RLDC - Regional Leadership Development Conferences
- Types of programs our chapter can support
- Educational programs to benefit members
- Volunteering activities that benefit our college, NIU and the community
- Fundraising activities that generate funds to support our programs and activities
- Socials that promote peer support
- Chapter membership recruitment
- What would you like to learn?
- Speakers to talk about careers?
- Plant tours to learn about engineering activities
- Training workshops on software skills
- Career development programs on resume-writing and interviewing
- Other ideas?
Volunteering Opportunities
- Why volunteer? How does it help us?
- Assisting CEET with student recruitment
- Offering tutoring support to fellow Latino/a
- Volunteering in college/university programs and SHPE conferences
- UNO –United Neighborhood Organization http://uno-online.org
- Other ideas?
Fundraising Ideas
Fundraising activities locally in the college and within NIU
Outside NIU
Raffles (with city permit)
Sponsorships from companies
Selling things like T-shirt with NIU SHPE chapter logo
Other ideas?
Social Activities
- Activities that are fun, safe and promote peer support:
- Sports-related: bowling, paintball, etc.
- Entertainment-related: movies, shows, dance, etc.
- Food-related: Lunch, dinner, BBQ, etc
- Cultural visits-related: to places in Chicago or elsewhere
- Other ideas?
Conclusions and Thanks
- It is important for members to join the society officially and pay dues
- Membership is required for benefits such as scholarships and conference participation
- Take leadership in activities and benefit from leadership opportunities
- Remain in good academic standing
- Help one another
- Thank You For Your Participation
