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[Ewb-list] New Project and Elections!!
by cverhoff＠purdue.edu 26 Nov '12

26 Nov '12

Hi EWBers, We hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving break, and to start things back up again, there is some very exciting news to share! Both our Honduras and Uganda project applications were submitted over break, and we've been assigned a project. The project we've been assigned is...*drum roll*....the Uganda, Nakyenyi bio-digester project!! This means that we can start work on our new project, and begin planning our first assessment trip to Uganda. To read the full congratulations email, see below! But before we start work on the new project, we need to have elections! Everyone interested to run for a position should be prepared to give a 5 minute speech about why they want to hold the desired position and their qualifications. Only members that have been with EWB for more than one semester can run. Positions available are President and Vice President. If you can not make it and would still like to run, write a paragraph to explain why you want to run, and what position you’re going for and Sara will read it aloud at the meeting. If you are choosing not to run, please still be present to vote for next semester's President and Vice President! The meeting will be this *****Wednesday, the 26th, at 7:00pm in ME 2061*****. Chrissy Verhoff Communications Manager From: Gretchen Smithwick [ mailto:gretchen.smithwick@ewb-usa.org ] Sent: Friday, November 16, 2012 2:26 PM To: ryan.luckie(a)gmail.com ; busodac(a)yahoo.com Cc: ssmcmullen(a)purdue.edu ; tanselm(a)purdue.edu ; cbreinling(a)whitakerengineering.com ; rbeadle(a)eraconsultants.com ; Schweitzer, Mary; blatch(a)purdue.edu Subject: EWB-USA New Community Program - Chapter Approved (Uganda, Nakyenyi - Purdue University) Dear Nakyenyi Community Members / BUSODA (Buddu Social Development Association) / Peace Corps Uganda, Congratulations! The Purdue University Chapter of EWB-USA has been approved to partner with your community on your approved EWB-USA program. This is now an official EWB-USA program and you may begin planning the first assessment trip with this chapter. Attached you will find the application submitted by the chapter, which will give you a brief introduction to their background. I have copied you on another e-mail which was sent to notify the chapter. Communication with the EWB-USA Chapter >From this point on, the Purdue University Chapter of EWB-USA will be your primary point of contact for this project. Tyler Anselm , is the project lead and will be your main contact person within the chapter. He is also copied on this e-mail ( tanselm(a)purdue.edu ). I suggest you get in contact with each other as soon as possible to begin discussing the background of the first proposed project and to prepare for the first assessment trip. Although the majority of your communication should be directly with the chapter, you can always contact me if you have any questions or need clarification. First Assessment Trip The purpose of the first assessment trip is to gather sufficient information to allow the chapter to a) assess the economic, social, environmental and technical viability of the project b) assess project sustainability; the potential for the project to last long-term, c) make a “go/no go” decision about continuing with the project, d) enable future design and analysis of the proposed infrastructure at the site and e) serve as baseline data for monitoring and evaluation of the project in the future. Congratulations on this exciting news and best of luck to your community and the Purdue University Chapter of EWB-USA. Sincerely, Gretchen Smithwick Project Coordinator Engineers Without Borders USA 4665 Nautilus Ct, Suite 300 Boulder, CO 80301 Direct Line: 720-204-3218 ewb-usa.org | Facebook | Twitter EWB-USA's Regional Conferences are just around the corner. LOCATE a conference near you and REGISTER today! EWB-USA wants to hear from YOU! Tell us what you really think about the EWB-USA project process: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/TellEWB <502 - Uganda, Nakyenyi - Purdue U - 12.2012.doc>

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[Ewb-list] Design Study
by cverhoff＠purdue.edu 14 Nov '12

14 Nov '12

Hi EWBers, Remember, there is no general meeting this week. And if you'd like to participate in a study, see the message below: Participate in a design study! Hello! My name is Roy B. Melton and I am a graduate student at Purdue University. You can earn up to $20 to participate in a design study. I am investigating the process that students use to solve open-ended problems. You will be given a problem and reflection questions to work on for sixty minutes, and given $10 at the conclusion of the meeting! A second meeting may be scheduled where you will be asked to participate in a follow-up interview for sixty minutes and you will be paid an additional $10 at the conclusion of the follow-up interview! Your participation is completely voluntary for both meetings. You must be at least 18 years of age. Any information collected will be kept confidential. Please contact me today at rbmelton(a)purdue.edu to set up a time! Your participation is greatly appreciated and I look forward to hearing from you!!! Thank you for your consideration Roy B. Melton rbmelton(a)purdue.edu Chrissy Verhoff Communications Manager

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[Ewb-list] Meeting Minutes
by cverhoff＠purdue.edu 08 Nov '12

08 Nov '12

Hi EWBers, Attached are the minutes from last night's meeting. We all split up into Honduras and Uganda groups to answer application questions. Also, please help our secretary, Mary Boyne, by filling out her survey really quick! Thanks! http://tinyurl.com/B230-studyhoursurvey Chrissy Verhoff Communications Manager

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[Ewb-list] Meeting Wednesday
by cverhoff＠purdue.edu 06 Nov '12

06 Nov '12

Hey everyone, We will be meeting this Wednesday Nov 7th at 7pm in the Stanley Coulter computer lab room 179. We will be writing the applications for the Uganda biodigester project and the Honduras water project. We sent the overviews of the projects out to everyone last week so you would have time to read over them. If we break everything up we should be able to get a lot done tomorrow! Let me know if you have any questions and I will see you all tomorrow! Sara McMullen EWB President 317-833-0859

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[Ewb-list] Project Information
by cverhoff＠purdue.edu 29 Oct '12

29 Oct '12

Hey everyone, I checked the programs on the website today and it looks like the Nicaragua and the Rwanda project are now taken. There is however a new project in Honduras that is very similar to the project we worked on in Bolivia and might be worth applying for. So I think this would be a suitable replacement for the Nicaragua Project. I've attached the full applications for the bio-digester in Uganda and the water system in Honduras. Please read over them when you have time so we can start on the applications when we meet next. We will not be having a meeting this Wednesday but next Wednesday the 7th we will be meeting in a computer lab to work on the applications. Please read over the applications and let us know if you have any questions. Thanks everyone and Happy Halloween Tyler Anselm Vice President EWB-Purdue

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[Ewb-list] Grad Student Dissertation
by cverhoff＠purdue.edu 28 Oct '12

28 Oct '12

Hi EWBers, Below is an email from a grad student in engineering education who is completing his dissertation, and looking for students to talk to about their learning experiences. Take a look if it interests you. Chrissy Verhoff Communications Manager Hi, I am a graduate student in engineering education. I am looking for engineering undergraduate students to help me with my dissertation study on interdisciplinary learning experiences by attending a 60 minute interview. Your interdisciplinary experience can be courses, projects, or research. Upon completion of the interview, you will receive $10 cash. Any information you provide will be confidential and will not be identifiable. Participation in the study is voluntary and you can withdraw at any time without penalty. You must be 18 or older to participate. If you are interested in participating, please respond to the following short survey so I can have your contact information and get some idea on the interdisciplinary experience you’ve had. It takes 2-3 minutes to complete the survey. https://purdue.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_1YRpCaNyrGUUeqM Feel free to email me if you have questions at mhsu(a)purdue.edu. Thank you very much for considering to participate in my study! Ming-Chien Hsu School of Engineering Education

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[Ewb-list] Haunted Corn Maze
by cverhoff＠purdue.edu 25 Oct '12

25 Oct '12

Sorry again about the google doc. It should definitely work now! https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0As52EvnTd4gQdDhlOE54RkxqX0R6RF… Chrissy Verhoff Communications Manager

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[Ewb-list] Review of Tonight's Meeting
by cverhoff＠purdue.edu 24 Oct '12

24 Oct '12

Hi EWBers, At tonight's meeting, we went over our 5 top options for new projects. These included: -Tanzania: latrines, school storage space -Uganda: shallow wells, bore holes -Uganda: biodigester -Rwanda: water -Nicaragua: bridge At the next meeting, which will be next week, we will review them one more time and have a final vote before we begin completing the applications. Also, at the next meeting, start bringing in money for dues. They are $30 per year, or $20 per semester. Thalib will be collecting these. And don't forget the Haunted Corn Maze!! It will be this Friday, and we will be meeting at 6:30pm to drive over. I'm sorry about the fail with the privacy settings on the google doc sign up sheet...it is fixed now! Follow the link below: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0As52EvnTd4gQdDhlOE54RkxqX0R6RF… Chrissy Verhoff Communications Manager

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[Ewb-list] Meeting Tonight!!
by cverhoff＠purdue.edu 24 Oct '12

24 Oct '12

Hi EWBers, Don't forget the meeting tonight, 7pm in ME 2063 (2 floors up the stairwell closest to EE, and to the left). Hope to see you there! Chrissy Verhoff Communications Manager

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[Ewb-list] IMPORTANT AND EXCITING MEETING THIS WEDNESDAY!
by cverhoff＠purdue.edu 22 Oct '12

22 Oct '12

Hi EWBers, Wednesday is the big day! The focus of the meeting will be choosing new projects to work on, and everyone (even new members!) will have a say in our decision. This is a very exciting time to be in the club and a great way to get involved and make our next long-term project your own. Remember that we will be electing leadership positions later in the semester! The meeting will be at >>>> 7pm in ME 2063 <<<< (2 floors up the stairwell closest to EE, and to the left). Let me know if you can't make it to the meeting or have any questions, and I'll see you all Wednesday! Sara McMullen President Purdue EWB Student Chapter

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