DU SHPE

Spring Events

2010-04-12T20:56:00.002-04:00

DU SHPE is back and at it again!! We have a great line-up of events coming up that you won't want to miss!

Starting Tuesday, April 13 come out and reconnect with your favorite group from Drexel.

Tuesday, April 13: General Body Meeting
6:30 p.m.
Creese Conference Room A

Tuesday, April 20: Census Consensus
6:30 p.m.
Conference Room A

Latino Heritage Month 2009

2009-09-10T21:27:00.005-04:00

Entendiendo nuestro pasado...creemos nuestro futuro.

Understanding our past...we create our future is the theme of Drexel SHPE’s Latino Heritage Month for 2009. By exploring where our forefathers have been and what they have experienced, we can learn about who we are, who we can be and the paths we would like to explore in the future. Our goal is to provide a wealth of knowledge to help the Drexel community gain an understanding of the many aspects of Latino heritage in order to build a bridge to present and future goals of the community. We have planned events that will celebrate who we are while highlighting issues that are important to us.

Featured events that fulfill our goal are a discussion of Latino myths and stereotypes to explore where they originated and why they are upheld, a civil rights presentation by Julie Chavez Rodriguez, a human rights activist and diversity speaker, and an Art Exhibit featuring works by talented Latinos within our Closing Ceremony.

We are happy to present you with our first events of the 2009/2010 school year that welcome the Drexel and Philadelphia community to partake in the celebration of LHM! We look forward to celebrating this wonderful time with you!

Salsa Lessons in the Quad
Friday, September 18
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Activities Unlimited
Wednesday, September 29
Noon - 2 p.m.

World Cup Soccer Tournament
Buckley Field
Saturday, September 26
4 - 6 p.m.

Latino Myths and Stereotypes Discussion
MacAlister 2019
Tuesday, September 29
6:30 - 8 p.m.

Julie Chavez Rodriguez Presentation on Civil Rights
Main Auditorium
Monday, October 5
5:30 - 10 p.m.

LHM Art Exhibit and Closing Ceremony
Berhakis Grand Hall
Friday, October 16
5 - 10 p.m.

Latinos in America Screening
Location: Ross Commons, 2nd Floor Lounge (34th and Powelton)
Wednesday and Thursday, October 21 and 22
8 - 10 p.m.

Summer Events

2009-07-24T20:48:00.004-04:00

Just because it's summer doesn't mean Drexel SHPE sleeps. We have two events coming up over the next few weeks that you won't want to miss!!!!

Latino Myths and Stereotypes (Group Discussion)

Date: Tuesday, July 28
Time: 6-7 p.m.
Location: Creese Student Center, Conference Room A

Drexel SHPE invites you to be a part of a group discussion on a topic that hits ALL OF US!! Whether you've been a the target of a stereotypical assumption... heard a comment about another person's race, gender, color... or been the one to think that everyone of a specific group of people are a certain way... well then this is a time for you to express your thoughts and feelings about this prejudicing behavior that we all experience almost daily in our lives!!Though we may at times laugh at these humorous stereotypes and myths, someone out there is affected by them and perhaps discriminated against because of them.

BBQ Potluck

Date: Tuesday, August 18
Time: 6-7 p.m.
Location: Quad Ampitheater

Come join us for a great time food, games and great conversation. This is the perfect opportunity to meet the E-Board and other SHPE members!!!

New E-Board 2009/2010

2009-07-24T20:38:00.003-04:00

Welcome to a new year of wonderful and enriching events that only DU SHPE can provide. We have reestablished ourselves and have built up our relationship with our national organization. We look forward to bettering ourselves and the organization as the year progresses. We proudly present the new E-Board for the 2009/2010 school year!

President: Freddy Padilla

Internal Vice President: Roxana Arango

External Vice President: Maria Zak

Treasurer: Nick De Sousa

Secretary: Nicole Echols

Public Relations Chairman: Evan Rosario

Historian: Nicolle Morales Kern

11th Annual SHPE Latino Gala: Havana Nights

2008-04-17T17:47:00.002-04:00

The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers is pleased to request your presence at the Eleventh Annual Latino Gala, themed “Havana Nights.”

Havana, or officially “Ciudad de La Habana,” is the major port and capital city of Cuba, the birthplace of Salsa, Rumba, and Mambo. From Ernest Hemingway to the Buena Vista Social Club, countless inspiration has been drawn from this jewel of the Caribbean. This year’s gala will strive to embrace Cuban music, culture, and cuisine and for a small piece of time, make them our own.

Come dine with us and enjoy performances by Drexel Student organizations including FISDU, Salsa Con Cache’, SHPE, and more. Enjoy authentic Hispanic cuisine catered by Tierra Colombiana. Cap the evening off by dancing to the rhythmic beats of Salsa, Merengue, and Bachata and allow yourself to be transported to the Cuba of decades past.

Saturday, May 10, 2008
6:30 PM-1:00 AM
Behrakis Grand Hall, Drexel University
Semi-formal Attire

Come and take a glimpse of what your support has helped us to achieve. Please print out a copy of your invitation as your entrance ticket. To reserve a seat please RSVP by Friday, May 2, 2008 by emailing Kelly Lopez at klopez57@gmail.com.

DU SHPE'r Wins First Place for Research

2008-04-15T12:36:00.002-04:00

Rafael Mulero Awarded 1st Place at the 11th Annual Philadelphia Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation Research Symposium and Mentoring Conference

Rafael Mulero of the Micro/Nanofluidics & Biotransport lab was awarded first place in the graduate oral research presentation competition at the 11th Annual Philadelphia Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation Research Symposium and Mentoring Conference on April 5, 2008. The symposium hosted students, professionals, and faculty from its nine-university consortium (Cheyney University, Community College of Philadelphia, Delaware State University, University of Delaware, Drexel University, Lincoln University, New Jersey Institute of Technology, University of Pennsylvania, and Temple University) and surrounding industry. During the Conference, students from Philadelphia AMP and other LSAMP Alliances showcased their research and competed for cash prizes, awards, and giveaways. In addition, representatives from academia and industry provided mentoring and professional/career development for undergraduate and graduate students to transition successfully into graduate and/or doctoral programs, industry and academia.

For more information on Drexel’s AMP program, please visit http://www.drexel.edu/provost/amp/
For more information on the Philadelphia AMP program, please visit http://www.philadelphiaamp.org/

Rape of Paradise: Historical Workshop and Pizza Party

2007-11-27T15:46:00.000-05:00

[Location]
Greenwalt Student Development Center Conference Room D (Creese Basement)

[Date & Time]
Thursday, November 29, 2007 at 7:00 PM

[Event Description]

Was Christopher Columbus (aka Cristobal Colon) really a hero? How did he "discover" the Caribbean if there were already inhabitants on the islands? A riveting presentation on the truth behind Columbus and his expeditions. You won't find this in the history textbooks!

Food and beverages will be provided with a discussion to follow the presentation. An event that you don't want to miss!!

Guest Speaker Judith Storniolo (Anthropology Professor at Drexel) will also be present to discuss issues that affect the indigenous people.

LHM Closing Ceremony! Come one, come all!

2007-11-06T18:45:00.000-05:00

The Drexel University Chapter of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers cordially invites you to:

The Latino Heritage Month Closing Ceremony

November 9th, 2007 at 7pm in the Van R Ballroom

Performances by:

Salsa con Cache

Rhythms and Roots

Kelly Lopez

Onda Latina

Krystal Gonzalez

After Performances, stick around for the LIVE SALSA BAND! Food will be catered by Tierra Colombiana.

What better way to end a month full of free food, salsa lessons, dancing, Art Showcases, & Movie screenings? With some more free food, salsa dancing, performances, and... AMAZING PEOPLE!!!

Special guests include: Latinos for a United Campus (LUC), National Hispanic Business Association (NHBA), Chi Upsilon Sigma, Corazones Unidos Siempre Latin Sorority, Inc (CUS).

Please RSVP for VIP Reserved seating!

Thanks and Hope to see you there!

This event will be Co-Sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Affairs

NEW SHPE EBOARD

2007-06-22T11:21:00.000-04:00

Greetings to all!

This year, The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers plans to bring new ideas, events, and leadership talent to Drexel University's forefront. We will, as an organization, strive to leave a positive impression on our members as well as the rest of the Drexel Community. With this, I would like to introduce myself, Kelly Lopez, as the new acting SHPE President. The rest of the Board is as follows:

Lohana Lorca/Sascha Zegretti: Internal Vice Presidents
Alfredo Padilla: External Vice President
Krystal Gonzalez: Treasurer
Priya Jesudason: Secretary
Aisling Alvarez/Alden Verdecia: Public Relations

This years board is composed of some of the brightest and most active students in the Drexel community. We look forward to working with you this year and beyond.

Best Regards,

Kelly Lopez

Le Nouveau SHPE Prez

10th Annual Latino Gala

2007-05-23T21:05:00.001-04:00

....Cause perfection comes in multiples of five!

Saturday June 2nd 2007
Grand Hall, Drexel University (32nd and Chestnut)
Door open at 6:30pm
Cocktail attire required for entrance
Tickets are $15 for singles, $25.00 for couples.

Drexel SHPE is hosting their 10th annual Latino Gala. All traditions will be upheld, amazing food (catered by Cafe Adobe), breathtaking performances (Jose Serpas, Kelly Lopez, Flamenco, FISDU, and SHPE Dance Team), and the most bangin' DJ in the tri state area (DJ Big Moi).

Contact Deb (drexel.shpe@gmail.com) for tickets!

Manicure for a Cure : 5/15

2007-05-14T22:56:00.000-04:00

Come out and Pamper yourself!!!
Manicure for A Cure

Why?: Why not you deserve it you have been studying for midterms...hearing about your friends already out of classes, graduating, and enjoying themselves while you're still in classes!!

Wait so I wanna go but what is it? The SHPE team for Relay for Life- SHPE Luv is trying to raise money for American Cancer Society by giving manicures and doing their eyebrows...

Where is this going on, I gotta know!?!?!?!: U Crossings 1005 thanks Kelly Lopez for showing SHPE Luv

How much is this gonna cost me? $5 for the manicure/pedicures...$5 for eyebrows...but you deserve it and the money is going for an AMAZING cause!

When?: Tomorrow (5/15/07) at 7 p.m.

So now you have the Whos, Whats, Where, Whens, and Why: COME OUT AND SUPPORT!!!

If I missed something messgae me OR email me ll323@drexel.edu

Rain Location for Picnic & Updated Nominations for Eboard

2007-05-10T11:39:00.000-04:00

Because the universe may destroy our plans, the rain location for the picnic will be down by the shpe office (Creese Basement). hopefully it wont but just in case!

remember bring some food or you dont eat! and aisling already has drinks so the easiest one is out...

♥SHPE LUV

2007 - 2008 Drexel SHPE Eboard Nominations:

Prez:
Kelly Lopez

Internal VP:
Sascha Zegretti, Nikki Echols, Lohana Lorca, Chris Maldonado

External VP:
Freddy Padilla

Treasurer:
Krystal Gonzalez, Marcella Garcia, Jessica Taboada, Lohana Lorca

Adminstrative Assistant:
Priya Jeudaeson, Mina Ghaffar, Paulina Martinez, Lohana Lorca

Public Relations:
Aisling Alvarez, Sara Juran, Alden Verdecia, Madeeha Syed

SHPE 2007 - 2008 Eboard Nominations

2007-05-08T10:41:00.000-04:00

Hey kids,

This is currently where Eboard nominations stand:

Prez:
Kelly Lopez

Internal VP:
Sascha Zegretti, Nikki Echols, Lohana Lorca, Christopher Maldonado

External VP:
Freddy Padilla

Treasurer:
Krystal Gonzalez, Marcella Garcia, Lohana Lorca

Adminstrative Assistant:
Priya Jeudaeson, Mina Ghaffar

Public Relations:
Aisling Alvarez, Sara Juran, Alden Verdecia, Madeeha Syed

If you would like to decline your nomination please let me (drexel.shpe@gmail.com) know, or if you want to nominate other people let me know too. Nominations will be closing on Friday at Noon so get 'er done babes.

Also don't forget about the potluck picnic, sign up on the event in facebook or post a comment of what you're brining. if you're not invited let me know and I'll fix it!

::heart:: SHPE Management

DU SHPE Newsies - wk of Cinco De Mayo

2007-05-03T10:29:00.000-04:00

Hi guys! Here's the Lowdown for this week.

Z) 5/3/07 DU SHPE GB Mtg

Tonight's meeting will start in conf rm. b (at 6:30pm) and then
move out to the quad, its a meeting about resourcefulness so you
can only imagine what will be going down. also at the end of the
meeting (last like 15 minutes) we're gonna do nominations and
discuss eboard elections so if youre interested please show up.

Y) First Fridays with Paola Evangelista

One of our SHPErs is showcasing some of her work during First
Fridays and it'd be great if you guys came out and took a peak. Its
completely free and im pretty sure there's snacks.
5/4: 5pm - 7pm at Taipan Restaurant (108 Chestnut)

email paola if you wanna know more (pfe2383@gmail.com)

X) Sea Perch Volunteering

College of Engineering is hosting the Greater Philadelphia Sea
Perch Challenge in the DAK this Saturday, May 5th from 9-3pm.
They need student volunteers for the event, if you're interested
email Marisol Rodriguez (mr444@drexel.edu). The attached flyer
has details.

W) Cinco De Mayo - Moi DJing

If you wanna celebrate with the grown folks (21+) and watch the
fight, which ironically is featuring a Mexican, check out the Mingle in the City (5/5: 9m tragos $5 b4 10pm) with DJ Big Moi spinning.

V) Cinco de Mayo History

Cinco de Mayo is a national holiday in Mexico which is also widely celebrated in the United States. It commemorates the victory of Mexican forces led by General Ignacio Zaragoza Seguin over the French occupational forces in the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. It is not however, the Mexican Independance Day, that's Sept. 16.

So if you're gonna party at least know why you're partying!

http://www.vivacincodemayo.org/history.htm

thanks guys!
see you tonight!

Cuidate!
SHPE Mngmt!

Drexel SHPE Newsies for Wk of 4/24

2007-04-25T11:12:00.000-04:00

Hola Familia! Just a couple thoughts for the week!

Uno: Thursday's General Body Meeting
SALSA FOR LIFE
THURSDAY APRIL 26
Come out and learn some Salsa steps
They will be $3 held in Activity Room 2 of the DAC at 7:30
All proceeds will go to the SHPE Luv Team participating in Relay for Life
Email Lo for more Info: ll323@drexel.edu

Dos: Relay for Life
We're putting together a Drexel SHPE team to compete against the Alumni. It's May 20th, that's a Sunday from 8AM to 6PM so email Lo is you want to join or if you want to donate money check out http://www.acsevents.org/relay/pa/drexel/shpeluv

Tres: ASME Early Career Forum
"Make the piece of paper you graduate with worth more than it is worth today!" The Philly ECF will help you do exactly that. This event is devoted to professional development and will help you with the transition from college into the work force. Come chat with professionals and other students about their experiences.

Register by April 22, and be entered to win $100 check card.
It's 4/28 from 9am to 7pm in Bossone
Heres the link to register: http://www.drexelasme.org

The day will consist of a few speakers from various parts of industry and a design competition that will make you think on your feet. You will go from "idea" to "contract presentation" in just a few hours. There will be a limit of 20 teams with 4 members to a team. If nothing else come out for some good food. Breakfast , lunch and dinner will be provided, all for just $10. Bring a friend.

Cuatro: Support Diana Portillo in the March of Dimes Walk

Diana is participating in the walk this weekend would love a donation to help out premature kids, show her some Shpeluv via: http://www.walkamerica.org/deelove324.

Cinco: Congresso, Exito, Philip Poczik and SHPE

One particular program that they run is called ÉXITO. It is an after-school program that promotes work readiness for students age 14-19. We are partnering with EXITO to host a Networking Suite Simulation for about 35 high school students on Thursday, May 24, 2007 from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. We are looking for 10 - 20 leadership-minded Drexel students to serve as the mock company representatives for the simulation. We want to recruit a diverse group of students who will be representative of the multicultural nature of corporate America today—particularly I want them to see Latinos and people who look like them so they know they too can succeed!

Participating means:
Providing an ex. of prof. attire, speech and behavior
Assuming identity of fictional professional
Engaging students in convos based on a prepared outline
Give a short evaluation to the student of how they did
Networking with Congresso and other agencies.

If you wanna get down email Kelly Lopez (kal57@drexel.edu)

That's it chicas!
Drexel SHPE Eboard

SHPE Newsletter Wk of 4/19/07

2007-04-19T09:38:00.000-04:00

Good Morning Bright Eyes!
We hope all is going well this week just a quick SHPE Update and we hope you have a great weekend!

A) Effective Networking - 4/19/2007 GB SHPE Mtg
learn how to schmooze and hob nob your way to the top and back again! it'll be fun despite the subject matter i promise, its a money back guarantee! Conf. Rm C 6:20 - 7:30p

B) Activities Unlimited
Today a bunch of organizations stand around try and get new members, come support SHPE in our endeavor to grow bigger and badder. Gym Noon to 2pm!

C) FISDU Barrio: A Very Brady Barrio. Ever year FISDU puts on a cultural show and SHPE always shows their support, why cause we love 'em as much as they love us! So Tickets are $10.00 per student, show is on April 21st, in Main Bldg. Its always great and there's always food so def check it out! For more info email Jenn Rimmey at jmr52@drexel.edu.

D) ASME Early Career Conference
check out this event! last year luly won like $500 so def see whats up. check out the attachment

E) Jose Serpas' Birthday
On Sunday April 22nd, Jose Serpas, our esteemed Ext. VP will be turning 23. Please please help us disparge the rumor that no one loves you when your 23 by giving him lots of love next time you see him for the rest of week. Also feel free to provide him with birthday punches, kicks or tickles, whichever you fancy! (Happy birthday best friend! - deb)

F) SHPE Elections!
Finding our new eboard will start this week, descriptions will be emailed to you on friday and nominations will start at today's mtg. so if you interested please let kelly lopez know! kal57@drexel.edu

Cuidate SHPErs!

<3 SHPE E-board

SHPE Newsies!

2007-03-28T12:04:00.000-04:00

Hey kids,

This is just a head up to let you know that the SHPE Google calendar is updated with the Spring Term calendar. Though dates and places are subject to change, we'll let you know through the emails!

Thanks guys!

SHPE Management

SHPE Notes for Wk of 02.18.07

2007-02-21T10:34:00.000-05:00

Pre College Engineering Workshop Volunteers Needed
Biggest baddest minority pre college program on Drexel's campus happens on Sat. Feb. 24, 2007! Since Drexel doesn't have a minority initiative to get more us in college we gotta do it ourselves!

But we need your help!

Volunteers are needed all day (8 am to 4pm) to chaperone students and help with egg drop and toothpick bridge competitions!

Email deb at dresel.shpe@gmail.com if you wanna help!
PLEASE HELP!

Oh yeah, there's a raffle prize for all volunteers at the end of the day, free breakfast, lunch and snack too! Please!

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SHPE Weekly GB mtg: Rape of Paradise
Cristobal Colon, or more commonly known as Christopher Columbus, brought an era of terror and destruction to the natives of America.

Come learn what kind of country would encourage this behavior, Colon's true identity and how the natives were treated. Afterwards, have a meaningful discussion on the topic with all in attendance.
When: 6:30 - 7:30pm 2/22/07
Where: Conf. Rm B
Why: Cuz you love us...

Puff Daddy(Diddy?) Tonight in MacAlister 6th floor!!!!!

2007-02-21T09:06:00.000-05:00

Puff Daddy(Diddy?) Tonight in MacAlister 6th floor!!!!!

sike! lol but i got something even better...
Boeing, Exelon, Sprint, Lockheed, US Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the National Security Agency & MDC Systems, Rohm and Haas, and many more!!.....

Get em while they are hot!

Panel Discussion Today, Wednesday Feb 21st, 2007
MacAlister, 6th floor.
6-7:30pm

Hope to see you there!

SHPE, LUC and NHBA Bowling - cause its much too cold to fish

2007-02-07T13:34:00.000-05:00

Know you're kind of a big deal in the lanes? come test your skill against the resident Kingpins, Jose "10 bones" Serpas and Kelly "Lane Mistress" Lopez. Cheesy yes, but tons of fun and you know it. Nothing says loving like beer and bowling...(only if you're 21 and over on the beer tip)

Thursday, February 8, 2007
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meet up at Creese Conf. Rm. B and we'll walk to 40th and Locust (Strikes)

HEENAC Scholarship Applications

2007-02-02T08:34:00.000-05:00

Earn up to $5,000 to fund your education. All scholarship recipients will receive complimentary registration and hotel accommodations to the HENAAC 2007 Career Conference & Awards Show in San Diego, California (October 11-13, 2007), special recognition in the HENAAC Conference Issue of TECHNiCA magazine, and a letter to his/her Dean, faculty, and MEP Director. Scholarships are available to download at www.henaac.org.

**All application materials will be due April 30, 2007****

SHPE Announcements for Wk of Feb. 2, 2007

2007-01-29T13:24:00.000-05:00

* No GB meeting this week, but there is a free event on ancient mayan civilization at the Museum of Archaelogoy and Anthropology from 5 to 6:30p on Wed. Jan. 31. (see post below)

* For the crowd that is 21 and over, Moi's birthday party is going to be at Lucky Strikes (the one in Center City) and then moves to Tragos on Feb. 3, if you want more info or to get on the guest list email Moi at: mpy69@hotmail.com

* Carlos Diaz wants to have an impromptu dinner get together so if you're interested in helping set it up email him at: carlos.diaz87@drexel.edu

* We're looking to start planning the Latino Gala (held on June 2nd, 2007) so if you're interested in helping out or you have a theme please email Deb at: dsk32@drexel.edu

* Tutors are needed for Congresso for kids of all ages! Its a two hour committment but they're worth it! Email Cesar Limon at: cfl24@drexel.edu if you're interested.

* Robotics Mentor is needed for Edison High school 2 to 3 times a week from 3:30pm to 7pm email Deb if you're interested!

* Check the DU SHPE blog and scholarship website often for weekly updates! and don't forget to join the SHPE, LUC and NHBA facebook groups if you wanna be cool like the cool kids!

SHPE Luv!

Ancient Maya: Through U.S. Eyes

2007-01-29T12:57:00.000-05:00

Oddly enough most of the scholarly study of Mayan culture is done by Americans as opposed to the more local researchers of Mexico. Archaeologist Richard Leventhal examines why this is.

Wed, Jan. 31, 5-6:30pm,
FREE, Penn Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology,
3260 South St.,
215-898-4000.

Fuerza Latina - El pueblo unido jamás será vencido

2007-01-25T13:49:00.000-05:00

Come to the quad (or the triangular area where the quad used to be) to join SHPE (Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers), LUC (Latinos for a United Campus) and NHBA (National Hispanic Business Association) in chalking up the quad.

Enjoy some good company and some light snacks with some of the hottest Latin Tunes.

Host: SHPE & LUC & NHBA

Place: Drexel Quad

Date: Friday, January 26, 2007

Time: 12:00pm - 2:00pm

SHPE/CDM Scholarship Annoucement: Deadline February 1

2007-01-24T17:37:00.000-05:00

Dear Latino Science and Engineering Undergraduate and Graduate Students,

¡Empieza a construir tu carrera hoy! -- It’s all About YOU! You're shaping your career. You want an organization that offers fresh challenges, a variety of opportunities, and continuous learning. You want your talents and intelligence to make a difference on this planet – to help dream, design, and build a better world. And you want to work with some of the best professionals in the industry. CDM is a global, full-service consulting, engineering, construction, and operations firm helping public and private clients improve the environment and infrastructure through award-winning projects.

CDM and its subsidiaries, CDM Federal Programs Corporation and CDM Constructors Inc in association with the Advancing Hispanic Excellence in Technology, Engineering, Math, and Science AHETEMS have established a scholarship/internship program.

ELIGIBILITY:

SHPE junior, senior or incoming masters student
(NOTE: IF YOU ARE NOT CURRENTLY A SHPE STUDENT, YOU MAY SIGN UP TO BE A SHPE MEMBER AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION AT THE MEMBERSHIP RATE OF $5).
3.0 grade point average or better
Majoring in a engineering, science, or construction discipline, such as environmental, chemical, civil, electrical, mechanical, structural, and geotechnical
Citizenship: US Citizen, legal resident or F1 visa student

Program components include a paid summer internship, mentorship, and scholarship for the ensuing academic year or first-year master's program.

Students will be selected by CDM. The internship will consist of a summer work program, during which the selected students will have the opportunity to work on a number of engineering projects at a CDM office. The key to this concept will be CDM's assignment of a mentor to the student. During the summer, in addition to working closely together, mentors and scholars will spend informal time together participating in recreational and cultural activities to help build the relationship that will endure through the scholars' college career and beyond. After the successful completion of the internship, participants will receive a scholarship to help cover expenses for the next academic year.

STIPEND:
A maximum $2,000 housing and living reimbursement is available.
After the successful completion of the internship, participants will receive a $6,000 scholarship for the next academic year.

To learn more about CDM, visit the Web site at: http://www.cdm.com/

APPLICATION MATERIALS

* SHPE/CDM Application Form
* Official school transcript(s)
* Two letters of recommendation (preferably the engineering chairperson and a professor from his/her major)
* Resume
* Personal Statement

APPLICATION DEADLINE

All required application materials must be mailed as a single, complete packet postmarked by February 1. No materials will be accepted by fax or email. Incomplete application packets will not be considered.

APPLICATION AVAILABLE
The application is available through the AHETEMS Web site at www.shpe.org/ahetems/

CONTACT INFORMATION
Please contact the AHETEMS Office at (817) 272-0415 or ahetems@shpe.org.

Thu. 01/18/07 SHPE GB Meeting - Hablame!

2007-01-17T12:15:00.000-05:00

What: Hablame!
When: Thu, Jan 18, 2007 6:30pm -7:30pm
Where: Conf. Rm B in Greenwalt development center

Description: Communication between Latino men and women! do we really speak the same dialect?

For more info contact: Cesar Limon (cfl24@drexel.edu) or Kelly Lopez (kal57@drexel.edu)

SHPE Is MOVING! and other Updates

2007-01-02T14:33:00.000-05:00

¡Hola Familia! ¡Feliz Año Nuevo!

I everyone's holiday was good, just a couple of updates for the New Year!

(A) Thanks for the Holiday Gifts!
DU SHPE, LUC and NHBA was able to provide $250.00 worth of gifts for the students at Say Yes to Education and Lighthouse for the holiday. Both organizations extend their warmest thanks and gratitude for the help!

(B) Latino Gala Planning!
If you're interested in helping plan this year's Latino Gala contact Deb Karhson (dsk32@drexel.edu) or Kelly Lopez (kal57@drexel.edu).

(C) Pre College Conference Donations
If you want to donate your time or money to help support the 2nd annual Pre College Engineering Workshop (PCEW) hosted by DU SHPE, Office of Academic Retention and Diversity and SHPE GPC please contact Deb Karhson, whatever you can do (buy prizes, volunteer to lead tours, help set up or break down, generally just be around to be a role model) it would be super appreciated.

(D) Calendar Update
Click on the link on the side bar to view the update calendar of events for the Winter Term. Lots of exciting stuff guys, get on board and bring some friends!

(E) SHPE is Moving!
This term's meeting time and day has been changed! Due to popular demand the meeting times have been changed to Thursday at 6:30pm (room will be posted ASAP when we get a reservation). Also most meetings will be co-hosted with Latinos for a United Campus to increase the luv! If you have any suggestions for the meetings or want to help plan events please contact Cesar Limon (cfl24@drexel.edu).

That's it guys! Have a great rest of break and we'll see you at the first meeting!

Heart SHPE Mngmt!

SHPE/NHBA/LUC Holiday Toy Drive!

2006-12-05T15:36:00.000-05:00

Ok so remember LUC/NHBA/SHPE et. al. wanted to sponosor some families
for christmas! we've found some, two actually! One program is called
Say Yes to Education the other is Lighthouse. Both are look for toys
and clothes for their students and their families so what we're asking
from you guys is $5.00 or a new toy! hopefully the money that is donate
will be matched by SHPE to provide these families with something to
open on christmas/kwanzaa/hanukkah.

so tomorrow SHPE/NHBA/LUC will be having a holiday get together with
holiday cookies where you can drop off money or a new toy.

Bring $5, eat some cookies, hang out!
Ross Commons 302
6pm - 7pm

<3 shpe mngmt!

SHPE/NHBA/LUC Holiday Toy Drive!

2006-12-05T15:17:00.000-05:00

Hi Y'all!
Ok so remember LUC/NHBA/SHPE et. al. wanted to sponosor some families for christmas! we've found some, two actually! One program is called Say Yes to Education the other is Lighthouse. Both are look for toys and clothes for their students and their families so what we're asking from you guys is $5.00 or a new toy! hopefully the money that is donate will be matched by SHPE to provide these families with something to open on christmas/kwanzaa/hanukkah.

so tomorrow SHPE/NHBA/LUC will be having a holiday get together with holiday cookies where you can drop off money or a new toy.

Bring $5, eat some cookies, hang out!
Ross Commons 302
6pm - 7pm

<3 shpe mngmt!

SHPE's National Conference Registration

2006-11-21T09:35:00.000-05:00

Hey everyone!

Time again for NTCC (national technical career conference) registration. we have to get everyone in and done by dec. 1, 2006 so no delays guys. It's $250.00 plus whatever airfare is, there are options to help subsidize your travel plans. If you are at all interested reply to me at deb.karhson@gmail.com. you need to make sure to fill out national chapter registration online at shpe.org. once you've done that you have to fill out the paper application and pay.

i encourage everyone to go, its really fun (lots of socials), its going to be amazing when we win chapter of the year nationally, and its a good learning experience about interviewing (lots o jobs/coops available). so visit
http://oneshpe.shpe.org for more details and def. let deb know by Tuesday Nov. 28th.
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Latin Social Hour

2006-11-12T15:03:00.000-05:00

That's right mi gente, SHPE, LUC (Latinos for a United Campus), and NHBA (National Hispanic Business Association) hosting the much an, anticipated Latin Social Hour.

Join these three prestigious non-greek Drexel Latino organizations as they host an hour of music, snacks and socializing. The conversation will be stimulating, the ambience will be inviting, but without you it won't be as great as it could be.

See you cats there...

When: Nov. 15, 2006 6pm - 7pm
Where: Ross Commons 302
What: Latin Social Hour with SHPE, LUC, and NHBA
Why: Cause you deserve nice things....

Resume Workshop Tonight (11-08-06)

2006-11-08T12:13:00.000-05:00

SHPErs its that time again.

NTCC is around the corner, job interviews for Spring/Summer Co-op are going down; get your resume in ship-shape order so you can be impressive even when you're not there.

How to hide a not so high GPA
How to maximize your paper space
How to make sure you get the call back...

When: Nov. 8 2006 6pm - 7pm
Where: Ross Commons 302
Why: cause right now your resume isn't feeling well, trust me it called me on the phone yesterday and told me.
Who: Erica Hubbard from the SCDC(she's from Houston so you know she's smart) and Drexel SHPE

see you kids there!

"Aaack! I'm Graduating Now What?" Workshop

2006-10-31T16:28:00.000-05:00

Vanguard, NSBE, AMP and SHPE are teaming up to provide you with advice, reassurance and sage wisdom about life after college.

Don't just wait for change after graduation, plan for it instead. Free food and unlimited answers to life's burning questions (now what?), we (SHPE, NSBE and AMP) hope to see you guys there!

When: Nov. 1, 2006 6pm -7:30pm
Where: Ross Commons Rm 302
What: What to do with life after college
Why: because i know you have no idea what your options are!
Who: SHPE, NSBE, Vanguard and AMP

<3 Drexel SHPE Management

LHM Closing Ceremony!

2006-10-31T16:23:00.000-05:00

That's it guys, that's a wrap on LHM! I hope you had fun but before we go, SHPE is putting on one more event, the long awaited Closing Ceremony!

We're pulling out the and having a no holds barred amazing fiesta and you're invited!
So bring yourself, your friends, your mom, and your cousins too; eat, drink, dance and be merry with your resident SHPE famailia while we let them hear us take the month out!

See you kids there!

When: Nov. 3, 2006
WHEN: 6pm - 11pm
where: Van R Ballroom (34th and Powelton)
what: Latino Heritage Month Closing Ceremony
why: cause there's never a good excuse to pass up Authentic Mexican Food.

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Hispanic Scholarship Fund!

2006-10-16T17:55:00.000-04:00

The Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) and Marathon Oil Corporation ScholarshipProgram a need based scholarship for up to $10,000 each year to HispanicAmerican, African American, Asian Pacific Islander American, or AmericanIndian/Alaskan Native heritage. Selected students can receive up to $10,000for two academic years for a possible total award of $20,000.

In addition, scholars are offered the opportunity to participate in a paid8-10 week summer internship at various Marathon Oil Corporation locations. Scholars are paired with Marathon Oil Corporation employee who will serve asprofessional mentors.

Eligible participants must:

* Be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident of the United States with avalid Social Security Number at the time of application. All legal permanentresidents must submit a copy of their valid permanent resident card orpassport stamped I-551.

* Have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 on a 4.00scale.

* Be a sophomore majoring in chemical engineering, civil engineering,electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, petroleum engineering,geology, geophysics, accounting, marketing, global procurement or supplychain management, environmental health & safety, energy management orpetroleum land management, transportation & logistics and geotechnicalengineering.

* Be a senior planning to earn a Masters degree in geology or geophysics.

* Agree to participate in a possible paid summer internship opportunitywith Marathon Oil Corporation.

* Must apply for federal financial aid by completing the Free Applicationfor Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.ed.gov.

To apply visit, http://www.hsf.net/scholarship/programs/marathon-oil.php todownload and print the application.

The application must be postmarked by November 1, 2006.

Chalk for Unity! - LHM Event

2006-10-16T10:07:00.000-04:00

Let your voice be heard,

Today starting at 1pm Jose will lead a chalk for freedom muralization of Nesbitt hall. Help him demonstrate the strength and unity to be found in the Latino culture here on campus.

When: 1pm Oct. 16, 2006
Where: Nesbitt Chalk wall
Why: cause its latino heritage month!
Who: SHPE

"Raising Victor Vargas"

2006-10-10T22:35:00.000-04:00

Buenos Dias Familia!

Tomorrow SHPE is screening the movie "Raising Victor Vargas" and everyone should totally come out and watch. We have light refreshments, great people and of course a fantastic viewing area. so please come out and celebrate Latino Heritage Month during this very special occassion.

When: Oct. 11, 2006
Where: Curtis 340 from 6pm to 8pm
Why: 'cause on the inside of us there is a tiny latino waiting to be exhaled...

ETCC 2006

2006-10-08T18:01:00.000-04:00

Hey kiddos is there anyone out there who wants to go to ETCC? its $100 and its on Oct. 27th and Oct. 28th. let me know by phone (832 607 8950), by facebook, or by email (dsk32@drexel.edu) if you want to go. we have three open spots (you still gotta pay).

don't know what ETCC is? go to www.hetci.org to learn more about it. its SHPE's regional conference and its in Philly at the Marriott and its kinda neat, "mixers" (parties in disguise), career fairs, and workshops all for the low low price of $100.

you should totally go we're supposed to be up for chapter of the year for the region so it should be really good!

plus we're looking for one more person to be on the college bowl team. so let me know! thanks!

I am Latino!

2006-10-03T17:38:00.000-04:00

Hello SHPErs!

Oct. 4th, 2006 SHPE will be hosting an open mike night outside in the great Philly atmosphere in the 6th floor of MacAlister (Faculty Dining Club). Bring your talent, your perspective on you as a Latino and share it with everyone. Tell them what it means to you to be Latino/Hispanic/Chicano/South American/Spanish whatever. Be brown and proud...

The return of SHPE - Fall Quarter 06/07

2006-10-02T12:40:00.000-04:00

GGGOOOODDD MMMOORRRNNNIIINNNGGG SSSSHHHHPPPEEE!

that's right its the return of shpe to its all mighty and presitigous position as the best and the brightest org on Drexel campus! As we all know this is Latino Heritage Month and to start it off right we are having a Potluck! Now read the following pertinent information:

When: Oct. 2, 2006 7 PM
Where: Newman Center
Why: Latino Heritage Month Celebration
What: Free food, pay attention Geez!! Bring some food, chill with SHPE, learn about the other stuff going on this month and the fantastic conference places this month. Do it!

That's it for now SHPErs, see you guys at the Potluck!

SHPE Announcements

2006-05-30T00:43:00.000-04:00

Monday May 29, 2006

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1. This Wednesday’s meeting: Panel Discussion

What: Panel Discussion, issues facing minorities in today’s society
When: Wednesday May 31, 6:00pm
Where: Crease Conference Room B

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2. End of the Year Dinner

What: Come out and celebrate the end of the year with SHPE.
When: Thursday, June 8 at 7pmWhere: Bassone Atrium
If you would like to attend the End of the Year Dinner, you must RSVP, post on the blog or email smr44@drexel.edu.

SHPE Announcements

2006-05-15T15:14:00.000-04:00

SHPE Announcements
Monday May 15, 2006

1. Meeting Wednesday: Tapping into your Resources

What: Can’t find what your looking for online? Learn how to take advantage of all of the available resources and find what your looking for.
When: Wednesday May 17, 6:00pm
Where: Crease Conference Room B

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2. 2006 Latino Gala

Date: Friday, May 26, 2006 at 6:30pmLocation: Behrakis Grand Hall - Drexel UniversityPrice: Couples $25 Singles $15
Enjoy delicious Latin cuisine as well as student and professional performances!!! Formal Attire Requested

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3. Elections this Wednesday

Nominations for next year’s e-board will be taken during this Wednesday’s general body meeting. Elections will be held at the following meeting on May, 24.
The following positions are available: President, External Vice-President, Internal Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary, and Public Relations. If you would like to nominate someone for a position, please email smr44@drexel.edu

Bragging Rights

2006-05-12T19:57:00.000-04:00

So the SAFAC Funding list has come out and here are some interesting facts you should know:

SHPE recieved $8900.00 that covers mostly Gala, some for NTCC and ETCC, some for general ish we have to take care of.

SHPE was the 13th highest grossing organization

SHPE was one of three non althetic clubs of the 13 highest grossing clubs (beaten only by Formulae SAE and CAB)

thought you should know!

Good Job Mr. Cesar Limon you did right by SHPE.

9th Annual SHPE Latino Gala

2006-05-09T18:27:00.000-04:00

2006 SHPE Latino Gala "Latino Hollywood"

For decades, Hollywood has been a symbol of beauty and accomplishment in the realm of entertainment. From Desi Arnaz to Selena Quintanilla, Latinos have had a constant and everlasting effect on the silver screen as well as on stage. This year’s gala will strive to recognize these “super-estrellas” (“super-stars”) as well as unite every Latino country by showcasing their claim to fame.
Come dine with us and enjoy performances by Drexel Student organizations including DU Bhangra, FISDU, SHPE Dance team, and more. Have your senses tantalized by authentic Hispanic cuisine catered by Victor’s Around the World and dance the night away to the rhythmic beats of Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, and more, provided by DJ Big Moi. Come prepared for the red carpet in semi-formal attire. The paparazzi will await your arrival.

Friday, May 26, 2006
6:30 PM-1:00 AM
Behrakis Grand Hall, Drexel University

Single:$15

Couple:$25

EBoard Positions

2006-05-08T17:58:00.000-04:00

With elections coming up we will make short summaries of what each position's responsibilities are. If you want to nominate anyone or yourself for any position e-mail Stephanie at smr44@drexel.edu. Enjoy!

President (must have served on Eboard for one year prior to election)
• Figure Head of the chapter, Face of SHPE
• Network with ALL contacts
• Run the EBoard, maintain checks and balances on what is going on, backup EBoard members when needed
• Coordinate the completion of the End Of Year Report
• Maintain strong relationship with chapter’s Advisor
• Lead Transition from one EBoard to the next (with incoming President)
• Event: Pre-College
• Resolve conflicts on the EBoard and within the chapter
• Responsibility for SHPE Jr
• Overall responsibility to make sure SAFAC requirements are met by EBoard
• President must have excellent organization and be able to keep the chapter following the goals set out
• Everything the President does is seen as SHPE doing
• Make sure the chapter runs smoothly
• Teach future EBoard to be passionate about SHPE
• Pass on the legacy of Drexel SHPE
• Care about the people in SHPE – help them personally as well as professionally
• Break the barriers of cliques within the chapter
• Move things forward despite anything getting “personal”
• The EBoard is like Voltron – the President is the head – it will only work if the President keeps things together and moving

Treasurer

The treasurer’s foremost responsibility is to keep an up to date budget for both accounts and to complete the allocation request form during spring term. The treasurer must keep him/herself informed of any purchases for events in order to update the budget. Before any other member spends money for any event, the treasurer must see that the event follows the budget for the year. They must keep all receipts of all catering, setup fees, etc in order to use as documentation for next year’s budget. As another eboard member they are also responsible for planning and running at least 1-2 meetings per term, making sure the general body is satisfied with events and activities and making sure everyone is focused and motivated.

Public Relations Chair

The Public Relations Chair holds one of the greatest and most intensive reponsibilities, making SHPE known on campus. PR chair must assume the position of chief freshman recruiter, and is also reponsible for all advertising done on campus whether it be through flyers, chalking, posts on the daily digest, instant messages, phone calls, etc. PR chair's first objective is to increase the number of SHPE members and maintain current ones. As stated under treasurer, any eboard member must also run at least 1-2 meetings per term. PR is a versatile position that works with all other eboard members to promote their events. Finally, PR is responsible for a charity event to be held during spring term.

External Vice President

The primary responsibilities of External VP include the following:
*Develop and maintain corporate partnerships and sponsorships
*Raise funds for the chapter on a corporate level
*Major Event – Company Showcase
*Continue relations with companies beyond SHPE events – work hard to build up the relationship and follow-up
*Send out Quarterly Newsletter to companies and Alumni
*Coordinate with Treasurer on Fundraising
*Lead team for corporate sponsorship recruiting at Conferences

Internal Vice President

The Internal Vice President is responsible for maintaining a healthy, working relationship with members of the organization as well as key contacts within the Drexel Community and members of other student organizations. This is one position where it is imperative to "reach out" and develop a constant correspondence with organizations and individuals in SHPE's network. The Internal Vice President is responsible for planning and executing the Latino Heritage Month Closing Ceremony, one of SHPE's most beloved events. Planning should begin in the summer term and execution takes place in fall term. The IVP should form a committee of general body members to assist with LHM. These events can be experience building for members, but also gives the IVP a sense of ownership of an event and of SHPE. The IVP is also responsible for co-coordination of the annual Alumni Dinner. He/she must always be available for any questions or concerns the general body may have and be approachable and friendly. Another main responsibilty of the Internal Vice President (that is shared by all other positions) is Freshman recruitment and retainment, always being sure to make new members feel welcome and reach out to prospective members throughout Drexel's campus.

SECRETARY

* Maintain Membership List
* Register Members with SHPE National
* Register Membership with National office and for Conferences
* Create General Meeting Agendas
* Send out weekly announcement and reminder emails to the SHPE listserv
* Take minutes of meetings and post on DU SHPE website
* Update term calendars on DU SHPE website
* Update blog with the announcements
* Co-coordinator of the annual Alumni Dinner
* Maintain current alumni contact list - should communicate events and general information to the alumni

SHPE Announcements May 7, 2006

2006-05-08T01:25:00.000-04:00

1. Meeting Wednesday: How and Why to Become Professionally Certified

What: How and Why to Become Professionally Certified. When can I take the FE, PE, or MCATS? What’s on the test? How will taking it benefit me? All of these questions will be answered on Wednesday. Learn how to expand your career opportunities.
When: Wednesday May 10, 6:00pm
Where: Crease Conference Room B

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2. 2006 Latino Gala

Date: Friday, May 26, 2006 at 6:30pm
Location: Behrakis Grand Hall - Drexel University
Price: Couples $25
Singles $15
For decades, Hollywood has been a symbol of beauty and accomplishment in the realm of entertainment. From Desi Arnaz to Selena Quintanilla, Latinos have had a constant and everlasting effect on the silver screen as well as on stage. This year's gala, themed "Latino Hollywood," will strive to recognize these "super-estrellas" ("super-stars") as well as unite every Latino country by showcasing their claim to fame.

Enjoy delicious Latin cuisine as well as student and professional performances!!!
Formal Attire Requested

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3. Elections this Wednesday

Elections for next year’s e-board will be held during this Wednesday’s general body meeting. The following positions are available: President, External Vice-President, Internal Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary, and Public Relations. If you are interested in running please come prepared with your platform. If you would like to nominate someone for a position, please email smr44@drexel.edu

Saturday at the Museum!

2006-05-05T17:07:00.000-04:00

Tomorrow, Saturday May 5th, SHPE is walking over to the Philadelphia Museum of Art for some quality FREE entertainment sponsored by philadelphia's Latino organizations. Attractions will include a tour of the museum, performances by a spanish flamenco group, and face painting (among other things) provided by Taller Puertorriqueno.

We will all be leaving as a group from North Hall at 12:30. Be there! If you need more information please contact Carlos at 610.246.3439. Hope to see you there!

Also, take a look at the post below on the upcoming Silent Auction, to see how you can participate!

Silent Auction Fundraiser DATABASE

2006-05-03T21:02:00.000-04:00

OK shpers! As many of you already know, this year SHPE is holding a Silent Auction at the Latino Gala (May 26.) The aim of this fundraiser is to garner funds for an official SHPE scholarship, which will be doled out to a shpe member who demonstrates merit, financial need, and dedication to community service. We are asking businesses around the area to contribute anything and everything (gift cards, products, money, etc) to auction off at this year's Gala. The key to make this a successful event is to gather as many products as we can, so help out! I, Carlos, will be giving out sponsorhip packets at every GB meeting before the GALA. If you require them before the meetings just contact me at cb662@drexel.edu or 610.246.3439, I would be more than happy to provide them.

Please post on here whatever stores you have visited. This is so there will be no overlap. As of now the following stores have been visited.

1) Cosi
2) Cereality
3) Bubble House
4) Mad Mex (feel free to go to this place, I did not have the chance to speak to their general manager.)
5) The Bridge
6) Bubble House
7) Douglas (feel free to go to this place, the GM seemed apathetic, more pressure should help cure this ailment!)

Lets make this list grow! Thanks everyone!

Alumni Dinner

2006-04-26T16:18:00.000-04:00

Hear Ye, Hear Ye! Calling all oldheads and alumni, your presence is required at the Alumni Dinner on Saturday April 29, 2006. We (and by we i mean you will pay) will wine and dine you, make you laugh and scream, and cause much embarrassment by bringing up old events that you thought everyone forgot about.

We request that you bring any friends, family or people you just like to dance with (that'll be happening later in the night) so that they can booze with you, schmooze with you and generally make you look like you did something good with life. Also old pictures, stories and funny anecdotes are required for entrance into the Alumni Hall of Fame!

RSVP: to Kelly Lopez or Stephanie Rafter

Name: SHPE 2006 Alumni Dinner
Tagline: Come eat great food and have an even better time...
Host: Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers
Type: Party - Dinner PartyStart
Time: Saturday, April 29, 2006 at 6:00pm
End Time: Sunday, April 30, 2006 at 5:00am
Venue: Cuba Libre Restaurant and Rum Bar
Street: 10 S. 2nd Street (map)
City: Philadelphia, PA

Announcements 4.17.06

2006-04-17T23:36:00.000-04:00

1. Meeting Wednesday: Test Taking/Time Management Skills Workshop

What: Just in time for midterms learn how to optimize your study time.
When: Wednesday April 19, 6:00pm
Where: Crease Conference Room B

2. Body Worlds Exhibit

What: The Body Worlds Exhibit is an exploration through the human body. The exhibition features more than 200 authentic human specimens, including entire bodies, individual organs and transparent body slices that have been preserved.
Tickets are $13.When: Thursday April 20Where: We will be meeting outside of Myers at 6:15
*** IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO GO YOU MUST RSVP BY 5PM ON TUESDAY TO RESERVE YOUR TICKET.***

3. Tutor Session: tDEC Computer Skills

What: Having trouble with tDEC computer classes? Come to the tutor session for help with Maple, Lab View, Java, and AutoCAD.
When: Tuesday April 18 6pmWhere: Hill Conference Room

National Day for Immigrant Justice

2006-04-10T18:46:00.000-04:00

where were you?

un pueblo unido jamas sera vencido...

Sakura Sunday!

2006-04-06T23:41:00.000-04:00

Philadelphia's cherry blossom festival is going on right now! There is Japanese art, dance, martial arts demonstrations, ikebana flower arrangements, origami, kite-making workshops, and Japanese food. It's that time of year when SHPE gets cultured! so join Jose this Sunday 12-3pm, and do something out of the ordinary. BTW, it's FREE!

If you would like to go please meet Jose at Creese Lobby this Sunday at 12 noon. For more details contact carlos at cb662@drexel.edu. Don't just think about it, GO!

Things you should know!

2006-04-04T14:20:00.000-04:00

A: FIRST SPRING TERM MEETING!!!
we have a packed calendar this term kids, so here's the deal. The first meeting will have foodio, and give you some hot inside information about some amazing places to go and see when summer term rolls around. And it will increase your knowledge of the mother countries (Latin America)

B: Scholarship, Internship/Job Opportunity Website
There's a new scholarship/job/internship website that funnels all the info Eboard gets about various opportunities straight to you, the SHPE member. So check it out and sign up for some really neat opportunities. DU SHPE Scholarship/Internship website

C: Volunteering

D: Activism
Protesting is fun! Immigrants Rights Rally April 10th in Love Park from Noon until 2:00 PM.
Immigrant rights supporters in Philly will join nine other cities on April 10th to oppose anti-immigrant enforcement-only proposals like Sensenbrenner-King (HR 4437). Click on the HR 4437 if you don't know what it is and educate yourself. Remember, if you don't stand for something, you'll fall for anything.

E: Learning and Winning is Fun!
ASME is putting on a Young Engineers Forum Saturday, April 8 at 9:00am to 7:30pm in Bossone Research Enterprise Center.
Special Guest:
George Binns (Keynote) – Amtrak, Jill Anderson – ConED, Miguel Cortez – Johnson & Johnson

Apprentice Challenge is an engineering design competition involving business concepts inspired by the show “The Apprentice.” During the YEF morning Sign-In, volunteer teams of 4-5 will receive a current, real-life problem to solve. The task is to offer a solution, market it, and sell it. During dinner, the teams will present their findings to judges who will determine the winners. The winning team will receive CA$H and/or PRIZES!

Potential Co-op/Employment Contacts!Polish your Resume at our workshop!Hear & Learn from Success Stories – first hand! Expand your Network!

Visit for More Info: www.mem.drexel.edu/asme/YEF.htm
RSVP Online: http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaid=104258

Company Showcase Pictures

2006-03-15T10:18:00.000-05:00

Thank you to everyone who helped make this event such a success! We had recruiters from 13 companies and about 65 non-shpers attend! Good job everyone!

SHPE Alumni, Iliana Limon preparing the students for the showcase.

Students Line up to have their resumes reviewed

Another SHPE Alumni, Moises Young representing DMJM Harris

Representatives from Unisys and Conti Group take resumes

Thank you to our biggest sponsor Johnson & Johnson for their help with the showcase

Your NEW AND IMPROVED Drexel SHPE Eboard

From left to right: Cesar Limon (Treasurer), Jose Serpas (External VP), Debra Karhson (President), Christopher Maldonado (PR Chair), Kelly Lopez (Internal VP), and Carlos Bahamondes (PR Chair). Not pictured is Stephanie Rafter (Administrative Assistant).

Company Showcase

2006-03-07T19:08:00.000-05:00

Looking for a job? co-op? Bring your resumes to SHPE's Company Showcase Thursday March 9th 6:00pm in the Bossone Auditorium. Food will be served and a $150 giveaway will take place during the networking social.
Guest Speaker, Iliana Limon will be giving a presentation on Hispanics at the professional level. The attire for this event is business casual and don’t forget to research the companies and bring your resumes!
The companies include:
Pennoni Associates
DMJM Harris
Unisys
Aramark
Johnson & Johnson
Merck
DuPont
Wyeth
Lockheed
Accenture
and more...

Just a few notes

2006-03-02T14:41:00.000-05:00

Conferences:
If you're going to RLC next weekend you NEED to send your resumes to: RLCresumes@gmail.com by Friday March 3, 2006.

Community Service:
We all know Latinos eat a lot so to offset how incredibly gluttonus you are you should probably participate in this: Walk Against Hunger its on Saturday April 8th, 2006. Join the SHPE team and we'll do it together! Leave your contact info in the comment box or drop Deb an email.

Upcoming Meeting:
Company Showcase is on March 9th, 2006. We have 16 major industry companies in Engineering and Business coming so it'd be in your best interest to bring a resume and schmooze your way into a cushy job! Check it out in the Bossone Atrium at 6 PM. Still want more info get in touch with Jose Serpas.

Thank You's:
A great big SHPE welcome to everyone who came out and volunteered for the Pre College Engineering Workshop (PCEW) on Feb. 25, 2006. It was AMAZING! The kids had a great time and now they all want to be engineers at Drexel University.

Special thanks to:
Charles Williams from NOBeCChE
James Bryant from NSBE (works for Sprint - Nextel) (Phila Alumni Extension)
Kaplan for the donation of a free class (valued at $900.00)
La Casa Latina (Ann for the school supply back packs)
Dr. Mun Choi, Mr. Philip Poczik, Mrs. Toni Torres for speaking to the students
SHPE GPC and SHPE Alumni Extravaganza (Tre Gonzalez especially for the computers)
Luly Rodriguez (for the Kaplan SAT prep books)
my DU and Penn SHPErs (Thanks Chrissy, Lizzie and Ysenia)

and most of all Jose Serpas and Cesar Limon for doing all the grunt work that made this happen.

I know all the students are eagerly awaiting our next adventure!

We all started as immigrants...

2006-02-10T14:08:00.000-05:00

Fight for something or fall for anything...

DU SHPE what do you think? Shall we join the cause? Shall we fight for those with no voice, no choice and no other recourse?

Read about and respond: Un dia sin

SHPE Announcements 1.29.05

2006-01-30T22:03:00.000-05:00

1. SHPE Social: Movie Night!!

What: Come have fun as we go to the Movies.Join us as we go to Franklin Mills to watch Hoodwinked at 7:45. We need drivers if possible. If we don't get enough drivers, we will be watching Last Holiday at the Bridge at 7:10.Please respond by noon on Tuesday if you would like to go and if you can drive. The more the merrier.
When: Tuesday January 31, meet in front of Crease at 6:45

2. Next Meeting: Chilean Art

What: We will be making authentic Chilean Art. Please bring $2 to cover the cost of the supplies.
When: Wednesday February 1, 6:30pm
Where: Conference Room B, Basement of Crease

3. Community Service with UPenn SHPE

Every OTHER Saturday SHPE at UPenn will be doing community service in North Philly starting Feb 4th. Centro Nueva Creacion is a youth center that hosts a Saturday morning program for the kids (mostly puertorican) in the neighborhood from 11am to 2pm. We play sports with them, do crafts, sometimes cook, and they always have lunch for the kids and volunteers (PB&J throwback style). We will be getting a van from the school to drive out there.. so you don’t even have to pay for transportation! Please RSVP to nvargas@seas.upenn.edu if you would like to help out on Feb 4th.

4. UPenn SHPE meeting

UPenn SHPE's next general body meeting (Mon, Feb 13th 8pm) will be held at STRIKES BOWLING LOUNGE (btwn 40th and 41st on Locust)! Everyone who attends the meeting will get free bowling and free shoe rental after the meeting.We would love to have some Drexel SHPE-ers at our meeting. If any of Drexels members plan on attending, please email Natalie nvargas@seas.upenn.edu to RSVP (space is limited)

Moi's Discussion Question:

2006-01-18T00:31:00.000-05:00

Do you think that people in this country should be obligated to learn the English language?

Answer in the comments section and we'll post them up on the actual blog page.

Thanks Moi!

-Management

300th American will be Latino

2006-01-13T10:51:00.000-05:00

" 'The 300 millionth will be a Mexican Latino in Los Angeles County, with parents who speak Spanish at home and with siblings who are bilingual,' said William Frey, a demographer with the University of Michigan Population Studies Center."

300th American article in the Times

January 18th: SHPE's Big One

2006-01-12T11:10:00.000-05:00

EAT ME!! WIN ME!!!

SHPE is throwing this huge "hi! how are you? JOIN US!" party with incredible useful ish being given away. you know stuff like pencils, paper, Ipods, home theatre systems, FOOD , the kitchen sink etc. We totally want to sucker other people into SHPE and we figure free food and prizes are the best way to go. BUT no man is an island right?! right! Carlos and Chris need the SHPErs to help spread the word.

why you may ask yourself?! i'll tell you! because the more members we have, the more money we get, the better our events are, the more companies want to see you, the more job offers you solcit! see its all connected kid! plus let's face it, we SHPErs know we're the cool kids, we gots to let the other people on campus in on the secret!

The PR chairs need bodies to help them post flyers, grafitti tag the buildings and sidewalks, giveout handbills, and general just cause mayhem with the advertising for this event.

what's that i hear?! sign you up you say?! FANTASTICO!!!
call Carlos the advertising sith at: 610 246 3439, or
hit him up on the email tip at: cb662@drexel.edu

DO IT! DO IT NOW!
Thanks kids!

<3 Management

Learn something

2005-12-14T15:22:00.000-05:00

Go here and read how the early modern art of the Mayans is leading archaeologist as well as anthropologist to a better understanding of the amazing and graceful Mayan civilization.

Earliest Known Maya Painting Found

educate yourself, knowledge is power kids!

NTCC Goers...

2005-12-01T15:24:00.000-05:00

URGENT!

If you will be attending NTCC you MUST sign the Conference Contract agreeing to SHPE's and Drexel's guidelines to conference behavior. If you do not sign the contract you will lose all funding (if you recieved any) and will not be allowed to attend NTCC. Contracts can be found at the SHPE Office in the basement of Creese or we can email them to you by request. Post a comment or email anyone on the eboard (our emails are on the DUSHPE Homepage).

DEADLINE FOR PROOF OF AIRFARE IS TODAY!!!!!!!!
Show us proof of your airfare by today or you will lose your funding!

HEAR YE HEAR YE!

2005-12-01T15:03:00.000-05:00

T-SHIRT COMPETITION
In keeping with SHPE Tradition, as NTCC approaches we want to look our best for the conference. So we invite our gb to design a t-shirt for us to wear at NTCC and everywhere else we go. Below is Jose Serpas' winning design from last year. Competition rules are below and good luck to all...

RULES:

1. Design must be no larger than 8-1/2" x 11"
2. Design submitted must be in ink. (This rule is for the printers who have to make the shirts.)
3. Design must be submitted no later than Dec 14. You may email electronic copies of your design to jls75@drexel.edu or bring a hard copy of the design to the general body meeting scheduled for this date. The winning design will be chosen by a vote on this date at the normally scheduled SHPE general body meeting.
4. Design must include the following: "SHPE" (you can spell it out too), "Drexel University" (usually text for "Drexel University" or sponsors is saved for the back of the shirt)

THOSE ARE THE RULES...GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!

NTCC funding

2005-11-17T23:30:00.000-05:00

There are 16 people funded for registration they are:

Kelly Lopez
Jessica Taboada
Joseph Rivera
Nicole Ely
Jose Serpas
Carlos Bahamondes
Chris Maldonado
Veronica Castro
Luly Rodriguez
Vincent Lau Chan
San Juanita Elizondo
Chantal Schneider
Debra Karhson
Christina robinson
Paola Evangelista
Paulina Martinez

if you didn't get an email from Deb please let her know so she can send you the terms and agreements that are expected of those that accept the funding.

Thank you!

Time to get Technical!

2005-11-08T13:26:00.000-05:00

WANT TO GO TO NTCC?!

let us know and maybe if you're a good member (read active) and you particpate in our events SHPE can find it in it's large money filled pockets to throw some registration money your way.
(funding is not guarunteed and is at the discretion of the presiding eboard and advisor)

Its the best conference ever; if you thought you had fun at ETCC, if you thought RSLC was a blast, if you super enjoy SHPE, wait until you check NTCC! A over a thousand SHPErs anxious to meet you, more then a hundred companies waiting to hire you. You're given every occassion to impress recruiters, other hot SHPE members and your amazing eboard.

Hit the comments section with your name and member registration status (read if you filled out a membership form and paid Stephanie $10.)

Are you still asking why its worth the "time and effort"? If you truly need one more reason, because this is the year that NTCC is in Disney World kid! it doesn't get better then Magic Kingdom.

Express your interest today in the comment section!

those who do not notify Stephanie before deadline (Nov. 12, 2005) will not be eligble for Drexel SHPE funding of any kind.

Thanksgiving Eve Salsa Party!

2005-11-03T21:40:00.000-05:00

Remember the awesome dj from last year's Latino Gala? Check out DJ Jose Rodriguez again this Thanksgiving Eve at North By Northwest....

BTW

2005-11-03T15:36:00.000-05:00

happy birthday Mr. CIO (Xenio)!

Merck!

2005-10-31T22:52:00.000-05:00

I need a great deal of people to please please please boost our regular meeting attendance because Merck is coming out to talk to us about being Hispanic and in one of the largest pharmaceutical industries. I promise it will be interesting, they're really excited about talking to you us and if me begging wasn't enough your attendance will be taken into account of for NTCC funding. so please please please please with sugar and spice on top come out.

Merck Presentation
Conference Rm A
6:30 pm to 7:30 pm

Thank you sooooo much!

ETCC in a quick summary

2005-10-23T23:38:00.000-04:00

NTCC moving to the fall : Region IV gives a resounding no.

Sponsorship: Drexel Eboard + CHiNO worked the career fair like no other and had good response. we also got a promise of cash money funding for NTCC.

Networking: Drexel <3 U. Maryland

Job Interviews/Offers: Jessica Taboada and Xenio Yearwood were both offered on the spot interviews with J&J.

Other Amazing news: President and Treasurer will be featured on Puerto Rican Panorama (a TV show on ABC channel 6) talking about ETCC with UPenn SHPE and Iliana Limon.

Consensus: ETCC is neat, we heart UMD, our new SHPE shirts were amazing, and watch out NTCC here we come!

Drexel and UPenn SHPE with Diego Castellanos of Puerto Rican Panorama and Regional VP Iliana Limon.

Drexel SHPE at the Gala Banquet. Memorable moments: Negroes woot!

DU SHPE posing it up at the Mariott during our Career Fair break.

Sorry this took so long...and now for Che

2005-10-14T13:58:00.000-04:00

Che has left the building:

After April 1965 Guevara dropped out of public life and then vanished altogether. He was not seen in public after his return to Havana on March 14 from a three-month tour during which he visited the People's Republic of China, the United Arab Republic (Egypt), Algeria, Ghana, Guinea, Mali, Dahomey, Congo-Brazzaville and Tanzania. Guevara's whereabouts were the great mystery of 1965 in Cuba, as he was regarded as second in power to Castro himself. His disappearance was variously attributed to the relative failure of the industrialization scheme he had advocated while minister of industry, to pressure exerted on Castro by Soviet officials disapproving of Guevara's pro-Chinese Communist tendencies as the Sino-Soviet split grew more pronounced, and to serious differences between Guevara and the Cuban leadership regarding Cuba's economic development and ideological line. It may also be that Fidel had grown increasingly wary of Che Guevara's popularity and considered him a potential threat. Castro's explanations for Che's disappearance have always been suspect (see below) and many found it surprising that Che never announced his intentions publicly, but only through an undated letter to Castro.

According to Western observers of the Cuban situation, the fact that Guevara was opposed to Soviet conditions and recommendations that Castro seemed obliged to accept might have been the reason for his disappearance.

Pressed by international speculation regarding Guevara's fate, Castro stated on June 16, 1965 that the people would be informed about Guevara when Guevara himself wished to let them know. Numerous rumors about his disappearance spread both inside and outside Cuba. On October 3 of that year, Castro revealed an undated letter[11] purportedly written to him by Guevara some months earlier in which Guevara reaffirmed his enduring solidarity with the Cuban Revolution but stated his intention to leave Cuba to fight abroad for the cause of the revolution. He explained that "other nations of the world are calling for the help of my modest efforts" and that he had therefore decided to go and fight as a guerrilla "on new battlefields". In the letter Guevara announced his resignation from all his positions in the government, in the party, and in the Army, and renounced his Cuban citizenship, which had been granted to him in 1959 in recognition of his efforts on behalf of the revolution.

He was in the Congos Silly:

In 1965, Guevara was assisted for a time in the former Belgian Congo by guerrilla leader Laurent-Désiré Kabila, who helped Lumumba supporters lead a revolt that was suppressed in November of that same year by the Congolese army and a large group of white mercenaries. Guevara dismissed Kabila as insignificant. "Nothing leads me to believe he is the man of the hour," Guevara wrote.[12]

Che teaching guerrilla tactics to Congolese forces. His plan was to use the liberated zone on the western shores of Lake Tanganyika as a training ground for the Congolese and fighters from other liberation movements. To his left is Santiago Terry (codename: "Aly"), to his right, Angel Felipe Hernández ("Sitaini").
Guevara was 37 at the time and had no formal military training. His asthma prevented him from entering military service in Argentina, a fact of which he was proud, given his opposition to the government. He had the experiences of the Cuban revolution, including his successful march on Santa Clara, which was central to Batista finally being overthrown by Castro's forces.
CIA advisors working with the Congolese army were able to monitor Guevara's communications, arrange to ambush the rebels and the Cubans whenever they attempted to attack, and interdict Guevara's supply lines. Guevara's aim was to export the Cuban Revolution by teaching local Simba fighters in communist ideology and strategies of guerrilla warfare. The incompetence, intransigence and infighting of the local Congolese forces are cited by Che in his Congo Diaries as the key reasons for the revolt's failure. Later that same year, ill, suffering from his asthma and frustrated after seven months of hardship, Guevara left the Congo with the Cuban survivors (six of Guevara's column had died). At one point, Guevara considered sending the wounded back to Cuba, standing alone and fighting until the end in Congo as a revolutionary example, but after much back and forth, and after being persuaded by his comrades in arms, he left Congo.

Because Fidel Castro had made public Che's "farewell letter" to him in which he wrote that he was severing all ties with Cuba in order to devote himself to revolutionary activities in other parts of the world, Guevara felt that he could not return to Cuba for "moral reasons", and he spent the next six months living clandestinely in Dar-es-Salaam, Prague and the GDR. Castro continued to importune him to return to Cuba, but Guevara only agreed to do so when it was understood that he would be there on a strictly temporary basis for the few months needed to prepare a new revolutionary effort somewhere in Latin America, and that his presence on the island would be cloaked in the tightest secrecy.

Tomorrow: We'll conclude the week long exhibit on Che with his trip to Bolivia, his capture and execution and maybe even a little on how a cult was formed around this international man of mystery.

His picture is seen so much, might as well educate yourself!

2005-10-10T15:43:00.000-04:00

How Che and Fidel Met:

Guevara met Fidel Castro and Fidel's brother Raúl in Mexico City where the two sought refuge after being exiled from Cuba. The Castro brothers were preparing to return to Cuba with an expeditionary force in an attempt to overthrow General Fulgencio Batista, who had assumed dictatorial powers following a coup d'état during the 1952 presidential elections. Guevara quickly joined the "26th of July Movement", named in commemoration of the date of the failed attack on the Moncada barracks that was the cause of Castro's exile.

Shortly after disembarking in a swampy area near Niquero in southeastern Cuba, the expeditionary unit was attacked by Batista's forces. Guevara, the group's physician, laid down his knapsack containing medical supplies in order to pick up a box of ammunition dropped by a fleeing comrade, a moment which he later recalled as marking his transition from doctor to combatant. The remaining rebels fled into the Sierra Maestra mountains, where they slowly grew in strength, seizing weapons and winning support and recruits from the local peasants in rural areas and intellectuals and workers in urban areas. Guevara exhibited great courage, skills in combat, and ruthlessness, and soon became one of Castro's ablest and most trusted aides. Within months, Guevara rose to the highest rank, Comandante (Major), in the revolutionary army. Guevara recorded the two years spent in overthrowing Batista's regime in a detailed account entitled Pasajes de la Guerra Revolucionaria (English translation, Reminiscences of the Cuban Revolutionary War, 1968), first published in 1963. The book is composed of a series of articles that originally appeared in Verde Olivo, a weekly publication of the Revolutionary Armed Forces.

Revolutionary Government:

After Castro's troops entered the capital of Havana on January 2, 1959, a new socialist government was established. Shortly thereafter, Guevara was declared "a Cuban citizen by birth" and divorced his Peruvian wife, Hilda Gadea, with whom he had one daughter. Later he married a member of Castro's army, Aleida March. The couple would have four children together.In 1959, he was appointed commander of the La Cabaña Fortress prison. During his six months tenure in this post (January 2 through June 12, 1959 [4]), he oversaw the trials and executions of many former Batista regime officials, including members of the BRAC[5] secret police. Some sources say 156 people were executed, others estimate as many as 500. Later, Guevara became an official at the National Institute of Agrarian Reform[6], President of the National Bank of Cuba[7], and Minister of Industries[8]. In this capacity, Guevara faced the challenge of transforming Cuba's capitalist agrarian economy into a socialist industrial economy. After negotiating a trade agreement with the Soviet Union in 1960, Guevara represented Cuba on many commercial missions and delegations to Soviet-aligned nations in Africa and Asia after the United States imposed an embargo on the nation. Guevara helped guide the Castro regime on its socialist, proto-Communist, path. An active participant in the economic and social reforms implemented by Castro's government, he became known in the West for his fiery attacks on US foreign policy in Africa, Asia, and especially Latin America. His highly influential manual on guerrilla strategy and tactics (English translation, Guerrilla Warfare, (1961)) advocated peasant-based revolutionary movements in the developing countries. El socialismo y el hombre en Cuba (1965), published in English as Man and Socialism in Cubain 1967, is an examination of Cuba's new brand of Socialism and Communist ideology. The ideal Communist society is not possible unless the people first evolve into a 'new man' (el Hombre Nuevo). For this a socialist state would first be necessary, a ladder to be ascended and then cast away in a society of equals without states or governments. Prior to the Cuban Missile Crisis, Guevara was part of a Cuban delegation to Moscow in early 1962 with Raúl Castro where he endorsed the planned placement of Soviet nuclear missiles in Cuba. Guevara believed that the installation of Soviet missiles would protect Cuba from any direct military action against it by the United States.

Guevara believed that a small group (foco) of guerrillas, by violently targeting the government, could actively foment revolutionary sentiment among the general populace, so that it was not necessary to build broad organisations and advance the revolutionary struggle in measured steps before launching an armed insurrection. However, the failure of his "Cuban Style" revolution in Bolivia was thought to have been due to his lack of grassroots support there, and hence this strategy is now thought by some to be ineffective. It worked in Cuba because the people already wanted to get rid of Batista. All they needed was a vanguard to inspire them. As a government official, Guevara served as an example of the "New Man" (el Hombre Nuevo). He regularly devoted his weekends and evenings to volunteer labour, be it working at shipyards, in textile factories or cutting sugarcane. He believed such sacrifice and dedication on the part of the people was necessary to achieve true Communism through the Socialist society. Guevara was also known for his austerity, simple lifestyle and habits. For example, upon becoming a member of the government, he refused an increase in pay, opting to continue drawing the (considerably) lower salary he received as a Comandante (Major), in the Rebel Army.

Tomorrow: Now you see him, now you don't!

There are 76,000,000 hits for "Che" on Google

2005-10-09T15:08:00.000-04:00

This begin our week long series on Che Guevarra:

Time named him one of the most important people of the centuary, his image is plastered all over shirts, hats and other paraphenilia in both the US and Latin America. Some love him, some hate, but he is who he is; which is Ernesto Guevara.

You think you know, but are you sure its right? Read and learn...

http://www.time.com/time/time100/heroes/profile/guevara01.html

He's everywhere:
In Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Pandora Tomorrow, a figure leading a Indonesian rebel force know as Darah Dan Doa named Suhadi Sadono bears a striking resemblence to Guevara. During a between mission cut scene in the form of a news report, a girl in Paris is seen wearing a t-shirt with a image of Sadono printed on it. This is most likely a nod towards the famous image of Guevara printed on t-shirts. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Che_Guevara

In His Youth:
Guevara was born in Rosario, Argentina, the eldest of five children in a family of mixed Spanish and Irish descent. The date of birth recorded on his birth certificate was June 14, 1928, although some sources assert that he was actually born on May 14, 1928 and the birth certificate deliberately falsified to shield the family from a potential scandal relating to his mother's having been three months pregnant when she was married.

Through his first-hand observations of the poverty and powerlessness of the masses, Guevara decided that the only remedy for Latin America's economic and social inequities lay in revolution. His travels also inspired him to look upon Latin America not as a collection of separate nations but as a single cultural and economic entity, the liberation of which would require an intercontinental strategy. He began to develop his concept of a united Ibero-America without borders, bound together by a common 'mestizo' culture, an idea that would figure prominently in his later revolutionary activities. Upon his return to Argentina, he completed his medical studies as quickly as he could, in order to continue his travels around South America.

In Guatemala:
Following his graduation from the University of Buenos Aires medical school in 1953, Guevara went on to Guatemala, where President Jacobo Arbenz Guzmán headed a left-populist government that, through various reforms, particularly land reform, was attempting to bring about a social revolution. Around this time, Guevara also acquired his famous nickname, "Che", due to his Argentine roots. Che (pronounced /tʃe/) is a Spanish interjection used commonly in Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, some parts of Bolivia, Costa Rica and in the Portuguese of the south of Brazil. It is an exclamation, often used to get attention or express surprise, and so it corresponds in some ways to exclamations such as "hey!", "eh!" and "wow!".

His signature:
It is also used in a vocative sense as though it meant "friend", and thus corresponds in some ways to expressions such as "mate", "pal", "man", "dude" that can be found in the speech of various English speakers. In English, the misspelling "Ché" (with an acute accent) and the mispronunciation are fairly common, probably due to French linguistic influence.
The overthrow of the Arbenz government by a 1954 CIA-backed coup d'état cemented Guevara's view of the United States as an oppressive imperialist power that would consistently oppose governments attempting to address the socioeconomic inequality endemic to Latin America and other developing third world countries. This helped strengthen his conviction that Marxist socialism was the only true way to remedy such problems. Following the coup, Guevara volunteered to fight, but Arbenz told his foreign supporters to leave the country, and Guevara briefly took refuge in the Argentine consulate before moving on to Mexico.

tomorrow: Che in Cuba

DANCERS WANTED!!!

2005-10-07T09:06:00.000-04:00

Our wonderful dance coordinator, LULY will be hosting dance practice this Friday October 7th at 6:30 pm in the North hall multipurpose room... there will be a sign up sheet on the front desk. General Body members are strongly encouraged to attend practice in order to put on a great show for Closing Ceremony October 28th.

The Rosita movie screening was last night at Univ. Crossings. It was a truly amazing story and those of us who attended had a wonderful conversation with the producers of the film. Of course DUSHPE was shining with some of the great questions we asked and we now have some contacts in the CoMAD Dept. that may be useful in the future.

Thanks to those who came and don't forget dance practice this Friday!

What: Dance Practice

When: Friday October 7th at 6:30 pm

Where: North Hall Multipurpose Room

In local news...

2005-10-03T15:15:00.000-04:00

Happy Late Birthday Kelly L. (Sept. 29th)

and

Happy Birthday Vincent C. aka Chino (Oct. 3rd)

SHPE birthdays are important 'cause our members are important to us!

Recognition in Mainstream America, Yeah for Latinos!

2005-10-03T14:55:00.000-04:00

Latino Heritage Month News:
Glendale, CA – The Cesar E. Chavez Foundation is proud to announce that Cesar's image, along with that of Celia Cruz, is featured on select Kellogg’s Corn Flakes boxes in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month 2005 (Sept. 15 - Oct. 15).

César Chávez:
A true American hero, Cesar was a civil rights, Latino, farm worker, and labor leader; a religious and spiritual figure; a community servant and social entrepreneur; a crusader for nonviolent social change; and an environmentalist and consumer advocate.
A second-generation American, Cesar was born on March 31, 1927, near his family's farm in Yuma, Arizona. At age 10, his family became migrant farm workers after losing their farm in the Great Depression. Throughout his youth and into his adulthood, Cesar migrated across the southwest laboring in the fields and vineyards, where he was exposed to the hardships and injustices of farm worker life.After achieving only an eighth-grade education, Cesar left school to work in the fields full-time to support his family. He attended more than 30 elementary and middle schools. Although his formal education ended then, he possessed an insatiable intellectual curiosity, and was self-taught in many fields and well read throughout his life.Cesar's dream, however, was to create an organization to protect and serve farm workers, whose poverty and disenfranchisement he had shared. In 1962, Cesar resigned from the CSO, leaving the security of a regular paycheck to found the National Farm Workers Association, which later became the United Farm Workers of America.For more than three decades Cesar led the first successful farm workers union in American history, achieving dignity, respect, fair wages, medical coverage, pension benefits, and humane living conditions, as well as countless other rights and protections for hundreds of thousands of farm workers. Against previously insurmountable odds, he led successful strikes and boycotts that resulted in the first industry-wide labor contracts in the history of American agriculture. His union's efforts brought about the passage of the groundbreaking 1975 California Agricultural Labor Relations Act to protect farm workers. Today, it remains the only law in the nation that protects the farm workers' right to unionize.

Celia Cruz:
Celia Cruz began singing in amateur contests at the age of 14, in her home city of Havana, Cuba. She studied music theory, piano and voice at the National Music Conservatory.
In 1950 she began singing with the conjunto Sonora Matancera, and with that group she was a central figure in some of the most glorious chapters of Afrocuban music, recording a number of legendary songs, including "Yembe Laroco," "Yerbero Moderno," "Burundanga," and "Caramelo." By the end of the '50s the Sonora Matancera was the most popular group in Cuba. Celia's alliance with them took her beyond the coast of Cuba and exported her talent to the world. While in the group she met Pedro Knight, at the time one of the band's two trumpeters. This relationship culminated in matrimony and has lasted 42 years.On July 15, 1960, she left Cuba. Upon arriving in the United States, she made history once again. In the following decade she recorded various albums with maestro Tito Puente, and together they awoke the interest of the Anglo and European public in Latin music, a phenomenon that in the '70s became known as the salsa boom. Other distinguished Latin musicians with whom she collaborated included Johnny Pacheco (with whom she recorded such classics as "Quimbara," "Cúcala," and "Bemba Colorá"), Willie Colón, Pete "Conde" Rodríguez, Ray Barretto, Sonora Ponceña, and the Fania All Stars.
It is not exactly clear when they started calling her "The Queen of Salsa", but she has carried the title with class and distinction. Celia has had the opportunity to work with important figures of American popular music. Dionne Warwick, Patti Labelle, David Byrne, Gloria Estefan and Wyclef Jean among others. As her talent has always embraced people of all generations and tastes, she has also sung with rock groups such as the Fabulous Cadillacs and Jarabe de Palo.
For years Celia Cruz has dedicated herself to helping others, and in the summer of 2002 her lifetime companion Pedro Knight and her manager Omer Pardillo realized one of her fondest dreams by creating the Celia Cruz Foundation. The Foundation's mission is to provide financial aid to low-income students who want to study music, and to assist cancer victims. In March 2003, the network Telemundo presented Celia Cruz:¡Azúcar! a television tribute to her featuring stars of Latin and North American music, and in June, funds generated by that special were donated to the Celia Cruz Foundation.

http://www.celiacruzonline.com/
http://www.chavezfoundation.org/

Rudman Institute to Screen Documentary Rosita

2005-09-29T08:46:00.000-04:00

The Kal and Lucille Rudman Institute for Entertainment Industry Studies will screen the documentary Rosita on Thursday, October 6, 2005 at 7 p.m. at the University Crossings screen room (15 N. 34th Street).

The screening will be followed by a talk by filmmakers Barbara Attie and Janet Goldwater, both of whom are from Philadelphia.

Rosita is the true story of a nine-year old Nicaraguan girl who is raped and becomes pregnant.

The film raises issues about women's rights, the role of church and state and medical ethics.

The screening is free and open to students, faculty and staff. Space is limited and reservations are required by calling 215-895-0352.

Latino Issues at Large: Unidos en La Isla United Here

2005-09-28T15:13:00.000-04:00

UNIDOS en LA ISLA UNITED HERE

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Latino Heritage News

2005-09-25T21:17:00.000-04:00

So since this is Latino Heritage Month we're going to be presenting you with facts, news, issues and events all month long, check back regularly to expand your mind, be aware, and get involved.

Test your knowledge on important Latino People!

Story of the week:

ELFEGO BACA, NEW MEXICO GUNFIGHTER LEGEND

Anyone with a Baca surname in New Mexico should research the fascinating Elfego Baca, son of Francisco Baca. Elfego was born in 1865 in Socorro, New Mexico Territory, but spent his boyhood in Topeka, Kansas. On October 1884, nineteen-year-old Elfego pinned on a mail-order badge and made a citizens' arrest of a drunken cowboy that was making the Mexican populace dance by firing at their feet.

Elfego was confronted by a small group of men and quickly dispersed them. The next morning a group of 80 cowboys crowded Baca just as he left the prisoner to the local justice of the peace. For Thirty-three hours Baca held the 80 men off. It was claimed that more than 4,000 bullets were fired into the little shed that Baca fled into for cover. The door had 367 holes in it, and a broom handle had been hit 8 times.

Baca agreed to let the deputy sheriff and Francisquito Naranjo take him under custody to Socorro, but only if Baca were allowed to keep his guns. The cowboys rode in the lead, followed by a buckboard in the rear of which Baca was seated with his guns trained on his captors. Baca was tried twice for murder, but won acquittal on both occasions.
Baca was admitted to the New Mexico Bar in 1894 and ultimately served as mayor, county clerk, school superintendent, and district attorney. He was elected sheriff of Socorro County in November 1918. He died August 27, 1945.

Sources: Encyclopedia of Western Gunfighters by Bill O'Neal, University of Oklahoma Press (c) 1979 and New Mexico Legend by Chuck Parsons, True West, Oct 1993, pg 12.

First SHPE meeting of the year

2005-09-25T20:56:00.000-04:00

TAG YOU'RE IT!

Join SHPE at their 1st meeting of the year for Freeze tag in the quad!

meet us there at 6:3o pm

There's a hidden message that relates to the Latinos today,

Plus Prizes for Latino Heritage Month Trivia!
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Northeast Latino Student Leadership Conference

2005-09-25T20:42:00.000-04:00

"¡Nuestro Futuro Es Hoy!"

FRIDAY & SATURDAY
OCTOBER 14-15, 2005
HOLIDAY INN CITY AVENUE
4100 PRESIDENTIAL BLVD.
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19131
SPONSORED BY:
THE U.S. HISPANIC LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE

The mission of the Northeast Latino Student Leadership Conference (NLSLC) is to promote education, train a broad cross-section of present and future Latino leaders and to create a servant leadership community that values diversity, community, cultural pride, and empowerment. The NLSLC provides opportunities for advanced leadership skills development and promotes unity among Latino student leaders attending colleges and universities in the Northeast United States.

This year’s Northeast Conference is expected to attract leaders from over 40 student organizations representing at least 20 colleges and universities from states including New York, Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey, Delaware, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and more.

CONFERENCE BREAKDOWN

VIERNES GIGANTE
Friday night marks the beginning of the conference. We will have a fun program called "Viernes Gigante", which consists of a series of games, activities, and challenges that will get students familiar with each other. Don’t miss out on the fun!

TALENT SHOW
Every conference, we hold a talent show which showcases the talent and diversity of our attendees. In the past, talent acts have included dancing, singing, spoken word, stepping, etc… To sign up, send an e-mail to nlslc2005@yahoo.com with your name and talent! The show will be held after dinner on Saturday night.

SATURDAY NIGHT ACTIVITIES
After dinner, we will hold our talent show (details above). After the show, salsa lessons will be offered for those who want to brush up on their moves! Finally, our dance will begin at 11pm with music played by Philly’s own DJ LaClave.

SPECIAL WORKSHOPS
Aside from our selection of workshops available on Saturday, we have also put in some optional open-forums at the end of the second workshop cycle.

WANNA GO? POST A COMMENT TO LET SHPE KNOW, AND WE' LL SEE IF WE CAN'T GET YOU SPONSORED TO GO!

(must but Drexel SHPE member to be eligble)

Puerto Rican Festival Volunteering

2005-09-14T12:54:00.000-04:00

As you should know from reading the DUSHPE Announcements our wonderful secretary has sent out, we will be volunteering at the Puerto Rican Festival with Concilio on the 24th/25th of September. If you are interested please post a comment or send me an email (jls75) letting me know you'll be attending. Also, all volunteers must attend a volunteer's meeting Friday, Sept 23 at 5pm at Concilio (7th & Fairmount). There will be food and t-shirts and nametags will be distributed so you don't want to miss this meeting. Plus you'll get to meet the wonderful people we'll be working with.

Enjoy term break everyone

-Serpas

UPDATE: Here are some pics from the parade:

That is Deputy Director of Concilio, Jose Rivera

Ced Teresita and Friend

These are all of Concilio's volunteers and administrators that put on an amazing parade. (we were in the back somewhere)

2005-09-12T02:42:00.000-04:00

Its time for the 18th annual Eastern Technical Career Conference (ETCC)! ETCC will be held at the Marriott Hotel in Center City this October 20th-23rd. Events include corporate tours, workshops, networking sessions, and a career fair. This is a great opportunity to grow professionally and most importantly network!! The registration deadline is October 1st. Registration fee for SHPE members is $75 and for non-SHPE members is $100 if you register before the October 1st deadline. The late registration deadline is October 8th and is an additional $25.
If you are interested in attending ETCC 2005 post on the blog
For more information on the companies attending ETCC visit the ETCC website: http://reg4.shpe.org/etcc/

Fall Term Planning

2005-08-27T14:53:00.000-04:00

Hey everybody! we've got the schedule for fall term ready, but if you would especially like to see something lets us know, we will cater to our GB. just leave us a comment and we'll see what we can do. It's a packed term so i hope we can get in things that everybody can get into. There's a lot of community service (one a month) and some academic and professional meetings to help out your younger freshman and well as entice and educate our upperclassmen and alumni. and i would like to announce the return of.......FAMILIAS! it's been talked about a lot and i think this year definitely calls for it, so everyone better show up to meetings to hang out, chill, get to know your familia and educate yourself! i hope everyone is looking forward to the meeting as much as i am.

and if anyone has any fundraising ideas let us know, we need some money guys!

see y'all on the 25th of September for the Puerto Rican Day Festival!

End of Term BBQ w/ ASME

2005-08-22T02:23:00.000-04:00

Hello SHPE Familia! Finals are coming up next week so to help relieve some of the stress SHPE and ASME is having a BBQ this Friday at 3PM on the volleyball courts across from Buckley Green. Come in beach attire and be ready for some fun in the sun. We will be providing volleyballs and waterguns as well as some hamburgers n hotdogs. We hope to see you there!

Jose

Six Flags Fundraising

2005-08-08T17:11:00.000-04:00

I want to just say a super huge thank you to everyone that came out to six flags on sunday the 7th to help fundraise for SHPE. They really put us to task for our money making efforts and despite the long day on our feet we did get to ride a couple of rides at the end of the night that made it well worth it.

Also thanks to Chi Upsilon Sigma for coming out with us, it was a last moment thing since neither club had the required number of volunteers (10 people per org). They were super great to work with and we bonded over our shared labor.

Another special thank you to Ricardo Limon, one of our favorite alumni, for helping us out by providing a car and his time and efforts. Many hugs and kisses for giving back!

In the end SHPE raised about $350.00 and gained 7 free tickets to enjoy at a later date. So, we did good, made some new international friends and most importantly made that money!

Great Adventure Fund Raising Date Changed

2005-07-31T18:35:00.000-04:00

There has been a change in plan. We will be going on Sunday August 7th from 12-8 pm. We changed the date because we could only get a 4-12 PM shift on Saturday which would be too late. Nothing else changes. Please let us know if you confirmed to go before but now cannot make it. There are many clothing, facial hair, earring, etc rules that we must adhere so I will post the important parts of the list under comments. Otherwise you can email me at Cfl24@drexel.edu for the complete list. All volunteers must be inside the park at 11 AM meaning we will leave here no later than 9 AM so we can get breakfast and go. As always we will meet in front of Myers.

- Cesar

Scavenger Hunt

2005-07-24T16:58:00.000-04:00

This wednesday we'll be hosting SHPE's first InterOrg Scavenger Hunt. You'll get to meet members from WISE, ASME, SWE, and PennSHPE and learn about their organizations and what they do on campus. So this is a great networking opportunity if you're looking to hold an eboard position in an organization pertaining to your major or if you'd just like to meet some new people. Either way it should be lots of fun and of course THERE WILL BE PRIZES!!! Good prizes too! You might even want to bring a camera ; ) to capture some of the fun...

See you Wednesday July 27th 6pm Conference Room B (basement of Creese)

DUSHPE Website UPDATE!!!!!

2005-07-21T00:20:00.000-04:00

Latino Gala 2005: AZTLAN streaming video is now available for all to watch on our official homepage! Just click on the link on the right hand side and go to MEMBERS > SHPE Life and choose the videos you want to watch. Pics are coming soon but keep your eyes peeled for future updates. You can also find out whats coming up in SHPE by clicking the Calendar link. It lists this terms meetings and socials.

Thank you Xenio for the hard work.

Enjoy!!

Summer Bash is Upon Us!!!

2005-07-20T23:33:00.000-04:00

WOOT!! SPRING BREAK!!! Well, not really. But Summer Bash is coming up so start saving money and break out the bathing suits cuz August 13-14 SHPE is headed to Williamsburg Virginia. Registration fee is $35 which includes tents and all meals. A $5 discount will be given for each tent brought.

If you're interested drop a comment and we'll have some more info for you by next general body meeting.

--Serpas

Roller Skating

2005-07-18T15:41:00.000-04:00

This Friday, July 22nd, we're going to The Palace Roller Rink. Group discounts are given only to groups of 15 or more. The group discount is 50cents of general admission and free skate rental. We went a couple years ago and it was mad fun. I am willing to drive my van which can hold like 7-8 people. So we might need one or two more cars. ANY VOLUNTEERS??? If you wanna go just post a comment or email me at jls75@drexel.edu

See yall on Friday

Jose

Six Flags Great Adventure

2005-07-18T15:05:00.000-04:00

Hello SHPE Familia! Saturday August 6th DU SHPE will be volunteering at Six Flags Great Adventure to raise funds for members interested in going to one of our future conferences. We will volunteer for one shift (usu. 8hours) and the money raised will go to our bank account. Volunteers will be awarded FREE ADMISSION good for any day this summer, discounted meals at the park, AND you will be offered discounted registration fees for ANY conference of your choice. This is a great opportunity to volunteer as well as develop yourself professionally by attending of one SHPE's conferences.

If you are interested please post a comment (you dont have to become a blog member, simply click OTHER and fill in your name). We plan to go back to Six Flags for fun on Saturday, August 20th (volunteers go for free!).

Current Events in Latin American Nations

2005-07-12T14:16:00.000-04:00

This just in:

Cesar Limon and Carlos Bahamondes will be presenting the 6 o'clock Latin American News in Conference Room B this Wednesday. Be sure to tune in and learn what else is going on in the world besides the war in Iraq.

Thanks for Volunteering

2005-07-10T19:36:00.000-04:00

OMG! Thanks a lot to everyone who came out and helped with volunteering for the Hispanic Fiesta. Your invaluable was much appreciated and highly praised by all the coordiantors of El Concilio. And they are really excited to work with us in the future, so look for upcoming events like tutoring with El Concilio. And there was an amazing job done by our external VP Jose getting to know the sponsors of Hispanic Fiesta and chatting it up with the coordinators of El Concilio.

So thank you guys for everything it was trully appreciated.

SHPE L.U.V
which now stands for Society for Hispanic Professional Engineers: Latinos United in a Vision
at least in my head it does.

REMINDER: HISPANIC FIESTA VOLUNTEERS

2005-07-06T18:05:00.000-04:00

We have successfully recruited 12 volunteers for this weekend's Hispanic Fiesta held by El Concilio. They are very excited about Drexel SHPE lending a helping hand. We will be meeting in front of Myers Hall Saturday and Sunday morning 7:00am. Transportation will be provided to but not from Penn's landing. Free lunch and dinner will be provided as well as free t-shirts for volunteers. So thank you those of you who have signed up and if anyone else is intered please comment or email me at jls75@drexel.edu

your friendly neighborhood external vp

Transition Meetings

2005-07-05T12:33:00.000-04:00

How about Sunday mornings are working out for the alumni who are giving us these meetings so lets try:

SUNDAY EVENINGS: 6pm to 8pm

good yes?

Transition Meetings - All eboards and alumni need reply

2005-07-03T18:50:00.000-04:00

Would it be agreeable for everyone if we did sunday morning meetings?
something like Noon to 2pm?

Updated Web page

2005-06-30T22:30:00.000-04:00

Hello SHPE family, I just want to encourage you all to visit the SHPE official site http://www.drexelshpe.net
Xenio had done a great job updating it, there is also posted incoming events, check it out!! and Happy 4th of July!!
Veronica

Ice Cream Festival @ Penn's Landing

2005-06-30T18:53:00.000-04:00

Thanks everyone who came to our first meeting of the term. I was impressed by how fluent some of you were in Spanish.

For those of you who missed it, we announced this year's Ice Cream Festival. Greg Sevcik will be spearheading this endeavor and has invited everyone to join him and friends this Monday, July 4th. If you'd like some more info you can email Greg at grs26@drexel.edu or post a comment.

-Jose

26th Annual Hispanic Fiesta at Penn's Landing

2005-06-27T17:02:00.000-04:00

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

July 9-10 noon-8pm The Council of Spanish Speaking Organizations, Concilio, will be hosting the 26th Annual Hispanic Fiesta and is looking for volunteers. We're looking for at least 10 students to help in the following areas:

Registration........(2 volunteers needed) Sat. & Sun 8am-12pm
Set-up...............(4 volunteers needed) Sat. & Sun 8am-12pm
Public Relations....(2 volunteers needed) Sat. & Sun. 12-7pm
Concilio Booth......(2 volunteers needed) raffle ticket sales

FREE LUNCH AND DINNER will be provided for every four hours of volunteering. You can check out some of the sponsors as well as a schedule of events HERE. Deb, Cesar and I are already signed up and excited about helping.

If you're interested please post a comment with your full name, email address and availability, or come to this Wednesday's meeting and sign up. Volunteers will recieve FREE T-SHIRTS so definitely sign up, it'll be lots of fun.

Posted by: Jose