From: Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers
Date: February 27, 2024
Subject: SHPE Newsletter - Week 7



¡Hola familia!


Hope you are having a great productive week!

Hispanic Engineer of the week:

Scientist: Sarah Stewart
Sarah Stewart, microbiologist
Sarah Stewart was a microbiologist whose research showed that viruses could cause cancer, a discovery that led to the development of vaccines to protect against certain kinds of cancer.

 

General Body Meeting

Thursday's 6:30 - 7:30pm

SHED 33300 

 


 

Reminders

 
 

 
Important Information
 
The Mu Sigma Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. is excited to announce the upcoming 30th Annual Miss Black and Gold Scholarship Pageant, scheduled to take place on March 2nd at the Stardust Ballroom on 41 Backus Street. The Miss Black and Gold Scholarship Pageant is an annual event that aims to recognize the achievements of collegiate women in the Rochester Area who are committed to civic engagement and women empowerment. The pageant is an outgrowth of the long tradition of our Fraternity’s designation of outstanding young ladies to serve as role models in the community. Individual tickets are $35 per person, or tables $235 seating 8 people. Get a table for your eboard so you can all sit together. Tickets are available here! 





Opportunities
 
Heres a great opportunity to earn some community service hours! Please feel free to reach them at globalunion@rit.edu



 
Find out about more ooportunities by just clicking the link below!
 

Additional Information

Want to become an SHPE member? There are 2 membership levels for SHPE, Chapter and National, by receiving this email you are a chapter member.
To become a National Member you pay an annual due which is renewed every year to continue being a national member. The National MemberSHPE comes with huge benefits and opportunities.

To join follow this link to SHPE Connect, create an account, and pay the membership due.
When joining use this information: 

We are the "Rochester Institute of Technology Chapter" NOT the "RIT Chapter"

Our region is Region 4: " Say no more"


If anyone has any questions, comments or concerns you may let me know via email or in person!

Crystal Gamez
Secretary
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers
Rochester Institute of Technology
Email: ritshpe.secretary@gmail.com

 
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