NSBE’s 11th General Body MeetingTuesday, April 5th, 2011

NSBE’s 11th General Body MeetingTuesday, April 5th, 2011

Welcome!Welcome!

NSBE’s MissionNSBE’s Mission

" to increase the number of culturally responsible Black Engineers who excel

academically, succeed professionally and positively impact the community"

Have you supported the mission today?

HYPE Performance

Kristin ThompsonJeremiah Bracy

HYPE Performance

Kristin ThompsonJeremiah Bracy

General AnnouncementsGeneral Announcements

Stay informed, stay connected...

PI-NSBE-SHPE Crawfish BoilPI-NSBE-SHPE Crawfish BoilDate: Thursday, April 21, 2011

Time: 6:30 – 8:30 pm

Location: Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen

6319 I-35 N.

Austin, TX 78752

Corporate Representatives from Texas Instruments and Schlumberger will be in attendance. Survey will be released on Tomorrow at 9:00 pm.

Space is limited:9 from PI9 from SHPE16 from NSBENote: Only paid members of PI NSBE and SHPE can attend.

PNS Study NightsPNS Study Nights

Every Monday from 6-8PMFree snacks and tutorsECJ 1.216 ( Pi Study Room)Quiet Room in ECJ Library (Ramshorn Room)

NEW Online Tutoring!NEW Online Tutoring!

What: Calculus, Chemistry, Physics, and Engineering Mechanics

When: Monday – Thursday, 9:00-10:15pmHow:

 https://meeting.austin.utexas.edu/jestertrial

For more in depth assistance, attend in person at Jester or Kinsolving

MAJOR MYX:MAJOR MYX:Learn the

tricks with

class

schedules

Setup your next semester for success

Interact with

Classmates in

Engineering

Utilize available resources in CSE

Course Advising

Freshman Action Team Social:Freshman Action Team Social:

Movie Night Social

Date: April 13 -14th

Things to do:- Decide on a Movie

- Decide on a Date

- COME and HAVE FUN!!!!

PNS Basketball SocialWhen: Thursday, April 7th

Where: Anna Hiss Gym (AHG 133)Time: 5:30-9:00PM

**Free Food and Guest DJ will be Provided**COME OUT AND SUPPORT THAT NSBE SQUAD!!

*PLAYERS NEEDED*

Weekly TutoringWeekly Tutoring

Tutor Math at Eastside Memorial High School

Every Friday from 3:00-4:30PM

We meet in Jester at 2:30PM

Just one of the many ways YOU can help to Positively Impact the Community!

Help Fight This Kind Of Reasoning!

2011 HYPE Conference2011 HYPE Conference

Become a NSBE SenatorBecome a NSBE Senator

Must attend all NSBE conferences

Understand the NSBE Constitution and Bylaws

Represent the chapter during Parliamentary proceedings

Tasks

Benefits

Discounted conference registration

Be the legislative voice for the chapter

Make a direct impact on NSBE

New MANDATORY Appointed Position

Rivals Week!Rivals Week!

Sunday – Bowling Engineering Won

Monday – Build and Sell Business Won

Tuesday – Capture the Flag- Texas State Capitol Grounds at 8:00-10:00

Wednesday – Scavenger Hunt- Littlefield fountain 5:00-7:00

Thursday – Dodgeball- Anna Hiss Gym 8:00-10:00

Friday – Trivia and Closing Ceremony- GSB 2.124 at 4:00-5:00

Stepping Up to LeadershipStepping Up to Leadership

Adria Galloway

Regional Finance Chair

Dyamon JonesRegional Academic Excellence Chair

Getaneh MekonenTexas Zone AVC

Congratulations to our Newest REB Members!

Birthday of the Week!Birthday of the Week!

Name: Jeremiah Bracy Birthdate: April 6th

Major: Aerospace Engineering

Wish him a Happy Birthday when you see him this Wednesday!

Happy 22nd Birthday!!

A Matter of Perspective:Outside Opportunities for Engineers

Tuesday, April 5th, 2011

A Matter of Perspective:Outside Opportunities for Engineers

Tuesday, April 5th, 2011

A Matter of PerspectiveA Matter of Perspective

Engineers specialize in problem solving

Over 1.6M engineers in the US alone

Not everyone speaks the language (laminar, transitional, or turbulent?)

You may be missing the big picture

In industry & life, interface with all sorts of people

A new perspective is another tool in the toolbox

Why is Perspective so Important?

A Matter of PerspectiveA Matter of Perspective

Step outside your comfort zone

UT has over 900 other student organizations

Build your skills, build your strengths, discover a new passion

You may be missing the big picture

In industry & life, interface with all sorts of people

A new perspective is another tool in the toolbox

So What You‘re Saying is....

Black Health Professionals Organization

Purpose: The official purpose of the Black Health Professions Organization is to provide an atmosphere conducive to aiding minority undergraduates matriculate in a professional, health-related school. The organization is pre-professional and not social in its endeavors.

Membership: Student, faculty, and staff at The University of Texas at Austin pursuing a health-related career.

Functions: The Organization is mainly interested in visiting the various health science centers as well as inviting minority health professionals as speakers at our meetings. Our main objective is to provide current information on the process of entering a professional school.

Current President: Lola Awodol (lola.awodola@mail.utexas.edu)

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.Founded January 15, 1908 @ Howard University

First Black Greek Sororitywww.aka1908.org

The Delta Xi Chapter Chartered May 16, 1959 @ The University of Texas

First Black Greek Organization at UTComing Soon www.UTAKAs.com

The Delta Xi Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

2009-2010 Order of Omega AwardsOutstanding Community Involvement

Outstanding Campus InvolvementOutstanding Cross-Council & Affiliate

Collaboration

2010 South Central Regional Conference Awards

Undergraduate Chapter of the Year Exemplary Connections Award

Outstanding Chapter Attendance

∙ Established: Fall 1902 ∙ Purpose: To serve as the official voice of the student body at The University of Texas at Austin. ∙ Represent the student body to:

- the administration of the University- the Board of Regents of The University of Texas System- the City of Austin- the Texas Legislature - the US Congress

∙ EVERYONE is already a members of SG∙ Meetings: Tuesday, 7pm SAC Legislative Assembly Room∙ Current President Natalie Butler (natalie.e.butler@gmail.com)

UMOJA Established: Spring 2000 Purpose: Promote unity of African American

women on the University of Texas at Austin campus.

Membership: All women who are UT students, faculty, or staff members.

Functions: UMOJA holds weekly meetings every Tuesday to discuss relevant topics to Black women. UMOJA also holds programs, both educational and social, throughout the academic school year that promote unity on campus.

Current President : Ariel Taylor (ariel_taylor@mail.utexas.edu)

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc.

Purpose: To serve the college and local community by doing service projects and performing social functions.

Membership: Must be a registered as a second semester student at U.T. with a GPA of 2.5.

Functions: PHD: Prevent High School Dropouts; Seed planning; Encourage East Austin minority students to push for excellence in their community, home, school and on the job; Provide scholarships to needy high school students.

Current President: Brandon Scott (brandon.scott@bba07.mccombs.utexas.edu)

Innervisions Gospel Choir

Purpose: To spread and minister the Gospel according to Jesus Christ; to reach out to our fellow man, by introducing to some and presenting to others that there is a reality in serving a true and living God.

Membership: Registered UT students, strictly voluntary

Functions: We minister on campus as well as throughout the city, state and nation. We traditionally culminate our year with a spring concert.

Current President: Videllia Davis(vad2006@mail.utexas.edu)

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc.

Purpose: Our purpose is to promote scholarship, brotherhood, fellowship and love for all mankind in a unified effort and therein render service to our community.

Membership: UT Austin students who have at least a 2.5 GPA and a minimum of one completed semester may be considered for membership.

Functions: Alpha Phi Alpha is a service-social fraternity whose campus and com- munity interests are aimed toward the advancement of all people of all races, backgrounds, and cultures.

Current President: Harrison Fisher (harrison.fisher@bba07.mccombs.utexas.edu)

African Student Association

Purpose: To form link between African and non-African students on the UT campus To educate ourselves and others on developments on the African continent. To introduce people to the diverse African cultures and traditions.

Membership: Students, faculty, and staff at The University of Texas at Austin.

Functions: Host cultural functions, parties; give presentations to the UT community; orientate incoming African students, present speakers and African performers to the UT community.

Current President: Raymond Tambe (raymond.tambe@bba07.mccombs.utexas.edu)

Texas Gospel Fellowship (TGF)

Bible Study Tuesdays at 7pm in UTC 4.122

“Living sacrificially, Witnessing prayerfully…Through Love!” –Colossians 4:2-6

But Don‘t Forget...But Don‘t Forget...

Leadership opportunities

Free Microsoft Software

Travel to conferences

Scholarships

Major Myx

Networking w/ Corporate Reps

Make a difference in the community

and more!

The original...NSBE

Please Welcome

Mudassir Siddiqui,El Paso Energy

Please Welcome

Mudassir Siddiqui,El Paso Energy

NSBE Elections Part II

VP Platform Presentation Benjamin Bamgbade

NSBE Elections Part II

VP Platform Presentation Benjamin Bamgbade

Other Announcements?Other Announcements?

Thanks for Coming!Thanks for Coming!

Next Meeting: Tuesday, April 19th, 2011

Don’t Forget about:

Weekly Tutoring at Eastside HighPNS Crawfish Boil

PNS Basketball SocialApply for CEB Positions

HYPE ConferenceMajor Myx: Course Advising