http://ewb-pitt.org Building a Better World, One Community at a Time Tue, 25 Oct 2011 13:38:06 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The November General Body Meeting will be held at the CMU campus on Tuesday, November 15th at 6:00 PM. http://ewb-pitt.org/news/2011/10/10/general-body-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. http://ewb-pitt.org/news/2011/09/06/ecuador-project-meeting-3/ Our next project meeting will be Tuesday August 30th at 6:30 PM in the "Porter Hall A19D" on the Carnegie Mellon campus. http://ewb-pitt.org/news/2011/08/30/ecuador-project-meeting-2/ 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. http://ewb-pitt.org/news/2011/08/15/progress-update-from-george/ 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 ... http://ewb-pitt.org/news/2011/06/10/asce-ewb-liason-role/ 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 ... http://ewb-pitt.org/news/2011/04/26/tri-chapter-picnic-2/ 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 ... http://ewb-pitt.org/news/2011/03/27/pitt-big-idea-competition/ 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 ... http://ewb-pitt.org/news/2011/03/27/pittsburgh-symphony-orchestra-2/ Next Tri-Chapter Meeting in Benedum Hall, University of Pittsburgh on March 29th @ 8pm. http://ewb-pitt.org/news/2011/03/24/ewb-tri-chapter-meeting/ 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 ... http://ewb-pitt.org/news/2011/03/13/project-approved-by-tac/