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Category: Student Organization Meetings

General Meeting: Structural Engineering Institute

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We are excited to announce our info sessions for next semester’s spaghetti bridge competition!
Rules will be presented along with the logistics of the competition. Spaghetti dinner will be provided.
They will be Wednesday (12/4) and Thursday (12/5) from 5-6pm in Dillman 202.
We hope to see you there!
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General Meeting: REAC (Railroad Engineering and Activities Club) Speaker Series

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Everybody is invited to this month’s edition of the Railroad Engineering and Activities Club Speaker Series, featuring guest speaker Phil Pasterak!
Phil works for WSP Engineering, and will be discussing some of the high(er) speed rail projects that he’s been a part of recently. He’s also going to be sharing a number of internship and full-time opportunities at the meeting!
Where: Fisher 125
When: Mon Jan 28 @ 7pm
Who: Open to all!
We hope to see you there!
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EWB (Engineers Without Borders): Recruiting New Members!

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We Welcome all Majors!
COME TO OUR TWO TEAM PROJECT MEETINGS!
Bolivia: 1st General Meeting:
Time: Wednesday, Jan. 30, 8pm-9pm
Location: M&M Rm 104

Guatemala: 1st General Meeting:

Time: Tuesday, Jan. 29, 8pm-9pm
Location: EERC Rm 412
 
WHO ARE WE?
Engineers Without Borders (EWB) is the MTU student chapter of the national membership-based nonprofit organization that partners with communities to meet their basic human needs and creates global leaders through transformative experiences.
WHAT DO WE DO?
Currently, we have 2 open projects looking for team members: Bolivia and Guatemala.
Bolivia: Looking for team members to help implement and design a road culvert
Guatemala: Looking for a Team Leader to coordinate and manage the project and team members to help implement and design a gravity-fed water distribution system
Involvement link:
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ITE (Institute of Transportation Engineers)

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The Institute of Transportation Engineers, Michigan Tech Chapter, will be having its first meeting of the year Thursday October 4th at 5:00pm in Dillman 214. We will be joined by company representatives from HNTB. Join us to learn more about ITE, HNTB, and enjoy pizza provided by them.

About ITE:

The Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) is an international membership association of transportation professionals who work to improve mobility and safety for all transportation system users and help build smart and livable communities. Through its products and services, ITE promotes professional development and career advancement for its members, supports and encourages education, identifies necessary research, develops technical resources including standards and recommended practices, develops public awareness programs, and serves as a conduit for the exchange of professional information.

Founded in 1930, ITE is a community of transportation professionals including, transportation engineers, transportation planners, consultants, educators, technologists, and researchers. Through meetings, seminars, publications, and a network of more than 15,000 members working in more than 90 countries, ITE is your source for expertise, knowledge, and ideas.

Questions? Contact student chapter president:

Jakob Janquart, jsjanqua@mtu.edu

 

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General Meeting: Husky Construction

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Husky Construction will be having their first meeting of this semester tomorrow (Tuesday 9/18) from 7PM-8PM in EERC 314. They will discuss possible volunteer opportunities including with Habitat for Humanity and possibly building a broomball rink for Michigan Tech. A special guest speaker Mike Summerfield will present more information on possibly building the broomball rink as well as provide snacks for everyone. in addition they will discuss any seminars or presentations that members are interested in attending. Hope to see everyone there tomorrow.

-Matthew Wray

Michigan Technological University
Construction Management
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General Meeting: Railroad Engineering and Activities Club

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Hello,

    As you all finishing up the last days of your spring break, please note the upcoming REAC GBM. Our next meeting will be held on March 20, at 7pm in Rheki 214. During this months’ meeting, we will be holding elections for E-Board as well as hosting the guest speaker, Phil Pasterak. (speaking on Twin Cities Light Railroad).
    For more information regarding the officer duties as well as the GBM poster, see attachment in email. This Tuesday’s meeting will be the last chance you have to sign up for the Spring Trip. If you would like to know more about this trip, come to the meeting!
Oh! Wait!… Did I forget to mention?!?! …… March 20 is TACO TUESDAY!!!! So, please stop by for a taco or two!

 

Best,
     REAC
Preview attachment Mar_18 GBM.pdf

Preview attachment Offices and Duties.pdf

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General Meeting: Railroad Engineering & Activities Club Monthly Presentation | February 13th, 7 PM

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The Railroad Engineering & Activities Club (REAC), an AREMA Student Chapter at Michigan Tech, would like to invite you to attend our monthly presentation and General Business Meeting (GBM) on February 13th at 7:00 PM in Rekhi Hall 214. This month’s presentation will be given by Michigan Tech faculty member Dr. Bill Sproule, who will be talking about the history of streetcar operations in Michigan’s Copper Country. Please see the attached flyer.
Also:
  • We are a multidisciplinary organization. Learn more about career opportunities for students like you in the Rail Industry
  • Find out more about our planned field trip to SE Michigan rail facilities in April
  • Be present for this month’s raffle giveaway prize
  • Free subs & pop!
If you cannot make it in person, we will also be live streaming the presentation on the Michigan Tech Rail Transportation Program’s YouTube Channel! The live stream will be available at 7:15 PM EST.
The promo video can be viewed HERE
The live stream can be accessed HERE
Questions? Email us at: reac@mtu.edu
We hope that you can join us!
Best Regards,

 

Aaron J. Dean – REAC President
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General Meeting: REAC (Jan 23)

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Welcome Back! It is a new year and new semester, and REAC will be doing things a little differently this time. Our first meeting of the semester will take place at 7pm on Tuesday, January 23rd in a new location: Rekhi 214. Please see the attached flyer.
Christian Riedel, from Pettibone Heavy Equipment of Baraga, MI, will be talking about his role as the design manager of the Speedswing Rail Crane. Join us for free pizza and to learn more about this exciting piece of rail construction equipment!
Some other things to look out for:
– Spring Field Trip Sign-Up
– Transportation Careers Night
– New monthly raffle prizes! (Must be present to win)
Also new this year, for the first time we will be broadcasting our meeting on Facebook Live! So, for those of you who can’t make it, tune into the live stream on our Facebook page: Michigan Tech REAC
We hope to see you at the meeting!
Best Regards,
Railroad Engineering & Activities Club (REAC) at Michigan Tech
An AREMA Student Chapter
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