Alright everyone,
Design village is coming up in a few weeks, and I know that you all have expressed interest in competing.  I have a few concepts that I could show you all, also I have attached a book called Zombie Survival Guide by Max Brooks. The book is awesome because it gives you tactics on how to defend, attack, or run from zombies.  All we need is a structure. So, I have some concepts and I would like to see if anyone is interested in forming another team.  I am collaborating with my other team, but I would like to get another ready.  So, I am looking for 2-6 members to form another team; and remember that you can get as many people as you want to build this thing (so you can invite anyone just to be apart of this).  If anyone has strong interest in this project, then I want to meet Tuesday the 24th, preferably at 2pm (that's when I get out of work at the MESA Center). That time is negotiable, so email me by Sunday so we can get a solid schedule together.  Most likely on Sunday, I will send you all pictures of some of the concepts that I have (hand drawn or computer rendered).  Let's get this going, there's a lot of work to be done, but it is definitely doable as long as we keep is simple and smart.

To SWC Students:

Searching for the perfect career?  Looking to put your education to
good use? The following events will take place during Career Expo
week:

Monday, March 23: Careers Dont Come in Pink & Blue!
9:00 - 10:50 a.m. & 2:00 - 4:00 p.m., Career Center, Room S206

Participate in this fun activity by making your career choice based
on your personal preferences and not your gender.  Finding your
career color allows you to develop naturally and makes it possible to
do what you are.

Monday, March 23: Computerized Career Assessment
5:00 - 6:00 p.m., Career Center, Room S206

Looking for a career that fits your interest and personality?  The
Career Center offers a variety of assessments from interests to
values to get you started on your career path.  Start by taking the
CHOICES INTEREST PROFILER assessment in this workshop.

Tuesday, March 24: Science Opportunity Day
10am-1pm, 330 Bldg.

Representatives from local science and engineering industries will be
available to discuss career options. Students and faculty will also
set up display booths to highlight engineering and science programs.
In addition, a special Community College to University (CC2U) open
forum on UCSD student research opportunities will be held in Room 393
from 1pm-3pm.

Wednesday, March 25: Green Careers in Your Future/Open House
9:30am-6:30pm, Room S209

The Center for Technical Education and Career Success (CTECS) will
showcase services for students enrolled in vocational and technical
classes.   In addition, special presentations by Career Technology
SWC Professors will be conducted in the Career Center and a special
Environmental Symposium will be held in front of the Student Services
Center from 11am-2pm.

A complete schedule is available at:  www.swccd.edu/~ses

CALTRANS (California Department of Transportation)

Friday, March 27, 9:00AM to 4:00PM

What is MESA Training Academy?
Academies are conducted by industry professionals during the academic year to train MESA students in the skill sets that are currently in demand by industry. Past and future specific skills training could include, but is not limited to, Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) technology, Microstation, Lead Engineering and Six Sigma.

Why should I attend?
Industry partners such as Hamilton Sundstrand, CALTRANS and NAVAIR have hosted trainings to better qualify students for internships and employment opportunities; making you the student more competitive in internship and entry-level recruiting.

What does it cost?
There is no charge for this academy. This is a professional development event provided through the San Diego MESA Alliance STEP Program.

Note:
Limited space available. Please check your schedules and rsvp as soon as possible. MESA students from San Diego City College, San Diego State University and Southwestern College are invited to attend.

Students Must:
RSVP by March 18, 2009 [AT THE MESA CENTER, CONTACT KATHY GASSAWAY]
Students must attend entire session from 9 am to 4:00 pm
***Please keep in mind additional time will be spent commuting to and from CALTRANS***
Dress Business Casual
Be prepared to carpool

Further details will be given to students who rsvp. This academy will count towards your MESAdvantage Activities.

More Info

The following is last meetings presentation [March 12, 2009]

****Links have been updated 3-16-2009 Fundraisers! * Members are needed to participate and host the SHPE fundraisers! * Members are needed for the perspective Carne Asada and Tostilocos Sale!

SWC Scholarships
* Deadline is this Friday, March 13 * You need two letters of recomendation and a personal statement!
* SWC Scholarships 2nd SWC Club Fair
* Tuesday, March 17, 2009
* 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
* In front of the SWC Amphitheatre (Student Services Center)
* Just meet us at our booth and help out promote the club! ASCE San Diego YMF Student Engineerin Scholarship & ASCE Transporation Scholarship Award
* Deadline is March 20
* For Civil Engineerig and related majors

2009 San Diego ASCE YMF Scholarship 2009 ASCE Trans Criteria and Application

Science and Opportunity Day
* Tuesday, March 24
* 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
* Setup a table highlighting a specific career, the table with the best setup wins a cash prize!
* To reserve your space, send an email to the Mesa Center by March 16


SHPE San Diego Professional Meeting at Solar Turbines
* Wednesday March 25
* 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
* We will meet at the Mesa Center (Room 396) between 3:40 PM - 4:00 PM To sign up for the event send me an email with your name and the event you're attending
** It is critical that you sign up, as carpools will be organized

Science and Engineering Day
* Saturday, March 28
* 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
* Teach high school kids about careers in science and engineering!
* Workshops in Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, and Roboics will be held for the kids!
* Sign up to a workshop or to help by send us an email with your name and name of the event!


AHETEMS Scholarsip
* Due April 1st
* Help filling out the application is available at the MESA Center (Room 396), just drop by!
* Workshops will be held if enough people need help, we'll keep you posted! Design Village 2009
* Hosted at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
* April 17-19 * More info at Design Village or contact Phillip