Engineers Without Borders is an international nonprofit organization committed to advancing the quality of life in impoverished countries via socioeconomically and ecologically sustainable engineering projects. Students from all disciplines design and implement these projects. The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign chapter is founded on the philosophy of helping developing countries, while also holding local events to educate the masses about sustainable development. Please visit our project webpages and join a committee!
EPA P3 Grant Awarded to Enugu State Project
Congratulations to the Enugu State project for winning the Environmental Protection Agency's People, Prosperity, and Planet (EPA P3) Award. Be sure to see the university's news release for the full story.
Help make your campus more sustainable: Fall 2008 Request for Proposals!
Apply to fund your project by September 26, 2008
The Student Sustainability Committee (formerly the Student Clean Energy Committee) requests proposals to use the $2 Student Clean Energy Technology Fee and the $5 Sustainability Fee to fund sustainability, energy efficiency and renewable energy projects on campus.
Current projects supported in part by the fee:
YMCA Dump & Run
When: May 5 to May 23, 2008
The University YMCA will soon begin collecting (sorting, and packing) items for this year's Dump & Run! However, we need volunteers! Please email Kasey Umland (kasey [at] universityymca [dot] org) if you are able to volunteer during any of the times listed below.
Sustainble Curriculum of the Future
lfencl2 [at] uiuc [dot] edu
For those interested in finding out more about sustainability and how it can permanently affect your course selection and career aspirations. Here is some brain food. I also encourage you to feed this committee with any brain food you may have to offer. More food is always a good thing.
FAQs about Sustainability at UIUC - Includes Updated Course Info
Here's a little compilation of some of the most commonly asked questions about sustainability at UIUC. It includes an updated list of courses related to sustainability and development, as well as a listing of current campus initiatives. Enjoy. P.S. If you have any commentary or additions, please contact Jen at (gaddis [at] uiuc [dot] edu). This document needs to be kept up to date... So if you're browsing through it and recognize you organization, please feel free to edit it and post a new version. Thanks!
Get involved with International Impact!
International Impact (a registered student organization) sends students abroad every semester. This year, we want to do things a little differently, so one project is specifically designed to research and test out a few new programs in South America. These will vary from organized volunteer programs to community organizations. International Impact would be delighted if any members of EWB are interested in participating in this venture! If you're interested or would like more information, contact arisahagun [at] gmail [dot] com.
Get Involved
There are many ways to get involved with EWB. You can join a committee, a project, or simply attend events. You may also sign up for a mailing list to be up to date on all events. All students from all majors are always welcome.
- Publicity Committee Meeting
May. 19 - 6:00PM - Enugu Project Meeting
May. 14 - 9:00PM - Publicity Committee Meeting
May. 12 - 6:00PM - Wind Turbine
May. 8 - 7:00PM - EWB + Noodles & Co = $$$$
May. 8 - 4:00PM
Interested in making a tax-exempt donation to EWB-UIUC or one of our projects? Donate
Interested in sponsoring one of our projects?
Email questions to our treasurer.
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