25
Jan
Conference 'n Stuff
Hey NSBE FAM,
If this is your first email from us, I'd like to take the time to say Welcome! And thank you for showing your interest and support to the National Society of Black Engineers! I hope you all enjoyed our First General Body meeting of the semester! It was good to see all of you back and ready to start your semester off right, with NSBE of course ! As I mentioned in the last email, we have many things planned for you all this semester, so keep your planners, calendars, and agendas ready; you don't want to miss out!
The first $50 installment for those going to Nationals is now due FRIDAY!
We have extended the date to accommodate those who are still willing to pay. Please stop by the office (EGN room 139) today, from 12:00PM - 1:00PM or 3:00PM - 6:00PM to pay your money to Charles (
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). If not today, stop by tomorrow and Maya (
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) will be in the office tomorrow from 4:30PM - 6:00PM.
The NEXT General Body Meeting of the Semester!!!
NEXT Wednesday, February 1st at 7:00 PM in the Student Union Garden Key, Room 221 (same as last year)
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- We hope to see all of the new faces we met on Tuesday as a part of our National Recruitment Day!
- Bring your friends, and your friends' friends!
- There will be more information about this meeting in the next email!
Car Wash Fundraiser
THIS Saturday, January 28th from noon to 4:00 pm
Click to attend at : Facebook Event
2 Walgreens Locations:
2814 Curry Ford Road, Orlando, FL AND
1920 Aloma Avenue, Winter Park, FL
- We will all meet at Millican Hall and split up into 2 teams for the 2 different locations - it's a Black & Gold competition!
- Those going to Nationals who participate in this fundraiser will receive a percentage of the proceeds made to help cover some of the costs of going to Nationals.
- If you aren't going to Nationals, please come out and support the cause! To do all of the great things we have planned for you this year, NSBE needs $$ and we need your help!
- If you do not drive, there will be a carpool meeting in front of Millican Hall (where the buses meet) starting at 11:00AM, we will be leaving at 11:30 with or without you, so please be on time.
The FIRST INSPIRE Meeting
Click to attend at: Facebook Event
Tuesday, January 31st from 7:00 to 9:00 PM in the Student Union room 316A
Guest Speaker: Jahmar Ignacio from Harris Corp.
If you have ever thought about becoming apart of the NSBE UCF Executive Board this is your starting point to begin for elections.
Our goal for this year is to continue to leave a legacy or NSBE UCF to build on year after year and continue to grow stronger as a chapter.
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- Learn the skills necessary for becoming a successful board member
- New approach in how the meeting is structured
- Talk with Old and Current Executive Board members
- Food
Questions / Concerns, email Alphonso at
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Professional Development Workshops
How To Work a Career Fair - Part 1
January 31st from 6 to 7PM in Career Services - Right before the INSPIRE meeting, you can attend both if you are interested!
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- You will learn tips and advice for things you do and do not want to do at a career fair
- You will learn how to start conversation, sell your resume, and ultimately impress the recruiters.
Interview Workshop - Part 2
February 2nd from 6 to 7PM in Career Services
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- After you succeed in the career fair, you will learn how to do well at the call back interview
FYI! FREE Chick-fil-a breakfast
February 2 - you choose the location!!
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- This is not a NSBE event, just something I thought you all would like to take advantage of!
- Hurry! To reserve your spot, please go to http://www.chick-fil-aforbreakfast.com/
The 38th Annual National Convention
Wednesday, March 28th - Sunday, April 1st, 2012 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center-
- The Registration fee is now $150 and will go up to $215 on February 15th, 2012
- Lodging for our chapter is at the Courtyard by Marriott Downtown.
- Our chapter is taking 35 students to convention. There are currently 9 spots left, so please register ASAP if you have not already done so.
Convention has a heftier price than FRC so get ready to fundraise!
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- A $50 deposit is due on or before Friday, January 27th, 2012 and late payments will not be accepted. Since Earlier = Cheaper, the earlier you pay the $50, the better. We need full participation when it comes to paying convention fees on time.
Additional payments will be paid in installments and the amounts are to be determined. The deadlines for these deposits are:
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- Friday, February 10th,
- Friday, February 24th, &
- Friday, March 9th,
However, you may pay all at once if it is in your power to do so. The final payment will be reduced according to how many fundraising events you participate in.
How To Register for National Convention!
1. Go to nsbe.org
2. Login. Not a member? Register to Join NSBE.
3. Once you have logged in, select Register for an Event.
4. Look for NSBE 38th Annual Convention and on the right-hand side, select Register for this meeting.
5. Fill out any necessary information. Type the "University of Central Florida" chapter and select the "Collegiate Affilate" option.
6. Answer any remaining questions and pay
Any questions regarding Convention should be directed to Maya Basquin at
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(954)881-4872.
UCF/Lockheed Martin College Work Experience Program (CWEP) Information Sessions
Thursday, January 26, 2012 - 12:00 pm CSEL Room 121Friday, January, 27, 2012 - 12:00 pm CSEL Room 121
Thursday, February 9, 2012 - 5:00 pm CSEL Room 121
Lockheed Martin Work Experience program provides students an opportunity to gain professional work experience related to their academic discipline while maintaining full-time university enrollment. Join us for one of the above information sessions where the coordinator of CWEP will be available to discuss the program to interested students
For more information please contact
Kerry L. Fleming
UCF Career Services
Assistant Director, Employer Relations
College of Engineering & Computer Science
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Spring 2012 Co-Op and Internship Fair
Thursday, February 2, 2012 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm in the Student Union, Pegasus Ballroom
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- The Office of Experiential Learning and the College of Engineering and Computer Science are partnering to host the Spring 2012 Co-op and Internship Fair for all majors.
- Over 25 employers will be on hand to interview students for co-op and internship opportunities. Please visit the website at
- www.explearning.ucf.edu for more information on dress, conduct, etc.
- Check the website weekly for an online directory of participating employers and the majors they are recruiting. Be sure to print out the evening before to get the most up-to-date informaiton!
- View the computer science resume template below to get tips on writing a targeted, effective resume:
- http://www.explearning.ucf.edu/For%20Students/Co-op_and_Internships/Prospective_Co-op/Internship_Students/Resources/Sample_Resumes_78_315.aspx
Buick Scholarship Program
Deadline Date is February 29, 2012
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- Applications are now being accepted for the Buick Achievers Scholarship Program.
- Please visit https://buickachievers.scholarshipamerica.org/ to apply
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- Be high school seniors, high school graduates, or current postsecondary undergraduate students.
- Plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at a U.S. based accredited four-year college or university for the entire 2012-13 academic year. Proprietary and online schools are not eligible.
- Plan to major in a course of study that focuses on Engineering/Technology or select Design and Business related programs of study. See the list of eligible majors at their website:http://www.buickachievers.com/faq/#majors
- Demonstrate an interest in pursuing a career in the automotive or related industries using these areas of study.
- Be U.S. citizens and have permanent residence in the United States
We hope that you take full advantage of these wonderful opportunities! Please keep your calanders up-to-date, you don't want to miss out!
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*** E-board office hours will resume this week! You are welcomed and encouraged to stop by our office in EGN 1 (the older building) room 139 with any questions, comments, concerns, or just to say hi!
