College of Engineering hosts Engineering Week to celebrate students
果冻传媒's College of Engineering celebrated Engineering Week (EWeek) with a series of events, workshops and competitions designed to inspire students and highlight the diverse fields of engineering.
EWeek is one of the largest STEM events of the year in the United States. Founded by in 1951, EWeek is all about increasing understanding and interest for engineering and technology careers. The College of Engineering hosts their own EWeek, to celebrate their students.
"We want to celebrate all our students who are aspiring engineers,” Phuong Khuu, viice president of the Student Engineering Council said. “This is one week out of the year that we come together as all engineering majors for a celebration.”
Focused on student engagement and fun activities, this event is run by the college’s Student Engineering Council. The Student Engineering Council is a student-led governing body leading all of the other student engineering organizations.
“We are in charge of events like the career fair and making sure events hosted by any engineering organization runs smoothly,” Madison Bundick, social media coordinator for the Student Engineering Council said. “Our goal is to make every student engineering organization at 果冻传媒 the best it can possibly be, giving engineering students access to opportunities and their best college experience.”
"It was a very fun and relaxing time. It was a great break from my studies where I got to hang out with my friends,” Hannah Cherry, junior chemical engineering major said.
This year, the College of Engineering hosted a block party to finish off the EWeek celebration for their students. This block party included food, games, merchandise selling, and a car smash.
“My favorite event was the Engineers Without Borders (EWB) Car Smash we hosted,” Dylan Lynch, mechanical engineering freshman and EWB vice president said. “I loved making something wild and fun happen while bringing everyone together for this event.”
During the rest of the week, through the Student Engineering Council, each of the active student organizations on campus hosted a fun event for all engineering students. Bowling night, breakfast, park day, and jumping world were just a few of the fun events hosted by student organizations.
“It was fun to get to meet everyone who came to our Park Day and to relax and celebrate the importance and impact of our engineers,” Maddy Bonin, Alpha Omega Epsilon member said.
“The College of Engineering EWeek was an absolute blast this year,” Trey Tolar, junior electrical engineering major said. “All these events made it unforgettable. I’m already looking forward to seeing what the college and its student organizations will do next year.”
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