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Ecuador Project Meeting
Our next project meeting will be Tuesday September 6th at 7:00 PM in the "Porter Hall A20A" on the Carnegie Mellon campus. Parking in the Forbes garage is free after 5pm versus the meters on Frew St which run until 10pm.Ecuador Project Meeting
Our next project meeting will be Tuesday August 30th at 6:30 PM in the "Porter Hall A19D" on the Carnegie Mellon campus.Progress Update from George
George Beane sent us an update saying that the Tingoans have handled the construction of the sedimentation and pump tanks very well. George's updates from Tingo have been an invaluable asset us on this project.ASCE-EWB Liason Role
Josh Jedlicka has taken the new role as the 'ASCE-EWB Liason for the Pittsburgh area' (American Society of Civil Engineers - see attached pdf). ASCE-Pittsburgh is eager to work with EWB; the interaction with EWB is energizing their membership. EWB-Pittsburgh Professional Chapters won the ASCE-Pittsburgh Award of Merit in 2010. In addition, Melissa Day and Natalie Celmo gave an outstanding presentation at ASCE Past-President's Luncheon last month and captivated the room with the work the Ecuador team is doing. ASCE-Pittsburgh is planning their 2011-12 strategic planning meeting in two weeks. At this meeting Josh will present to ... Continue readingTri-Chapter Picnic
Hello EWBers, EWB Tri-Chapter is organizing a picnic this Saturday, and everyone is encouraged to be part of it, and hang out with fellow EWB members. Burgers, dogs, and buns are provided. Every one is requested to bring a pot luck dish. Any additional items such as plates, napkins, cups etc will be appreciated. Please RSVP by emailing to Raghu - raghudheer.ahobilam@yahoo.com by 04/29 Friday morning if you can attend.Pitt - Big Idea Competition
YAKU Clean Water Consulting Robert Gradoville (MS Civil Engineering '11), Kevin Horn (BA Finance and International Business '11), Barbara Pavliakova (MPH Epidemiology '11), James Price (MID Development Planning and Environmental Sustainability '11) and Daniel Scarnecchia (MPIA Human Security '11) YAKU Consulting is a socially responsible business enterprise that enhances the value of new and existing village water infrastructure in developing countries. YAKU's first client is the water committee of Tingo Pucara in Ecuador where, without the proper training, their new system is not likely to succeed. YAKU will provide the skills needed to maintain a financially sustainable water system, sell excess water ... Continue readingPittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
The University of Pittsburgh's student chapter of Engineers Without Borders (EWB) would like to invite you to the 3rd Annual Engineers's Night with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra on April 1st. The evening will include great music as well as a networking reception intended to connect engineering students and faculty with local professional engineers and engineering corporations. The networking & refreshments begin at 6pm with the symphony performance to follow at 8pm. The event will be held at Heinz Music Hall in downtown Pittsburgh. We are aiming for at least 200 attendees this year, and students in attendance will ... Continue readingEWB Tri-Chapter Meeting
Next Tri-Chapter Meeting in Benedum Hall, University of Pittsburgh on March 29th @ 8pm.Project Approved by TAC !!
The Ecuador (Tingo Pucara) project was conditionally approved by Technical Advisory Committee, on the very first attempt !! Construction will begin on May 18th and continue until the planned inauguration of the water system in September. In the words of Rob Gradoville (Project Manager), "I would like to say how proud I am to be a part of this project, and to see it through to this point alongside dedicated professional and student volunteers. A year ago, there were many doubters- and rightly so. A year from now in 2012, the people of Tingo will be drinking clean water. ... Continue readingNext Meeting
Venue:
Carnegie Mellon University, Room is TBA
Time:
November 15th, Tuesday, 6:00pm
