Engineers Without Borders - USA, Denver http://www.ewbdenver.org Reaching Out from the Rockies Wed, 21 Jul 2010 22:47:41 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Next Meeting – August 10th http://www.ewbdenver.org/2010/07/20/next-meeting/ http://www.ewbdenver.org/2010/07/20/next-meeting/#comments Tue, 20 Jul 2010 20:00:11 +0000 tori http://www.ewbdenver.org/2009/10/22/next-meeting/ Denver chapter meetings are held the 2nd Tuesday of every month, 7-9 pm, at the University of Denver Engineering Building (Knudson Hall). The next meeting will be Tuesday, August 10.  The room location is Room 309.  Click here for [...]]]> Meeting Photo
Denver chapter meetings are held the 2nd Tuesday of every month, 7-9 pm, at the University of Denver Engineering Building (Knudson Hall). The next meeting will be Tuesday, August 10.  The room location is Room 309.  Click here for a map.

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That two Denver EWB events on the schedule are: 

A [...]]]> We have two events in the St. Anthony Health Passport Summer Class schedule.  The passport is for people that want to be connected with a dynamic group of well-educated, engaged Coloradoans who want to learn how to live better, be healthier, stay active, meet interesting people and contribute to their community.

That two Denver EWB events on the schedule are: 

  • A free introduction to EWB-Denver projects (see page 13 of the brochure, attached) offered on Tuesday, July 13th at the Lakewood Cultural Center (Wadsworth & Alameda Aves.) from 10:30AM to noon,  and
  • The Google EarthTM Simulator Cyber Flight School will be offered (for a $10 donation) on Wednesday, August 11 from 5:30-7:00 PM @ the Health Passport Office at 4231 W. 16th Ave., Denver, Colorado 80204 (see page 15 of the brochure, attached)

To see the different events information click Flight Simulator Brochure and General EWB Brochure or to recieve the full line up go to http://www.myhealthpassport.org/index.php?s=5

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Many folks stopped by the EWB-Denver Booth just for information about us rather than the [...]]]> We would like to thank all that came out to help with the Cherry Creek Arts Festival.  The fundraiser does not have a total amount earned yet but if tips are a sign it should be a pretty successful year for us.

Many folks stopped by the EWB-Denver Booth just for information about us rather than the ice-cold cocktails we were selling.  Hopefully this will translate into a few new faces at our next meeting.

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Cornhole is a simple game that anyone can learn in seconds. EVERYONE is welcome to play!

WHERE IS IT:

The tournament will be played on a roof-top deck located in Capital Hill at 888 Logan St. We have reserved 20 parking spots on location. These spots will be available for a donation of [...]]]> 1st Annual Cornhole Tournament

WHAT IS IT:

Cornhole is a simple game that anyone can learn in seconds. EVERYONE is welcome to play!

WHERE IS IT:

The tournament will be played on a roof-top deck located in Capital Hill at 888 Logan St. We have reserved 20 parking spots on location. These spots will be available for a donation of $5 per spot.

COST:

A donation of $50 per team (2 people per team) will get you entered in the tournament! Entrance in the tournament will also include all you can drink beer! If you are interested in attending the event, but not entering the tournament a donation of $15 is requested.

1st Place will win $100

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Some snacks will be provided with the cost of entrance. However, for an additional $5 donation you can have a grilled lunch! For more information click Corn Hole Flyer 

HOW TO ENTER:

Please email Chris McLaughlin at mclaughlin.829@gmail.com by Friday July 16th if you are interested in attending! Please include the following information in your email: NAME OF ENTRANT, WHETHER YOU ARE PLAYING OR SIMPLY ATTEND-ING, NAME OF TEAM IF PLAYING, HOW MANY PARKING SPOTS YOU WOULD LIKE, IF YOU WILL BE HAVING LUNCH.

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Looking to find some cost effective [...]]]> A couple are traveling to Africa to assist an orphanage with rebuilding their kitchen.  They are doing this on their own as part of their wedding present to each other.  The orphanage is considering wood burning stoves due to cost.  As we know these are toxic and possibly fatal to those using them.

Looking to find some cost effective alternatives for the renovation.  Please contact Chanin Paul chaninpaul@netscape.net if you  ave experience/kwledge about solar cooking and/or methods for obtaining reduced cost Energy Star appliances for the orphanage.

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The webmaster contacted us to pass on the job potential to our members and to ask for recommendation of job sites that list job opportunities in these fields. To check out the site go to http://watsanweekly.squarespace.com.

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Technical Support Officer in Kigutu, Burundi with Village Health Works: This team will help implement Village Health Work’s (VHW) electronic medical records system, manage IT needs, and train VHW staff on technical issues. The team will work closely [...]]]> We have two opportunities for tech fellowships with Global Health Corps for positions with exceptional non-profits in Burundi and Malawi next year!

Technical Support Officer in Kigutu, Burundi with Village Health Works:
This team will help implement Village Health Work’s (VHW) electronic medical
records system, manage IT needs, and train VHW staff on technical
issues. The team will work closely with VHWmedical staff and Partners
In Health IT staff to develop and maintain effective IT systems.

Software Engineer in Zomba, Malawi with Dignitas International.
This position requires both Java programming and general IT skills.

For more information regarding these fellowships please view the attached
documents, or visit apply.ghcorps.org. The new deadline to
apply for both fellowships is June 1, 2010.

More about us:
Global Health Corps is a fellowship program that works to mobilize a global community of emerging leaders to advance a movement for health equity. We recruit talented young professionals from around the world, train and support them, place them in year-long positions with great organizations, and then empower this growing community of young leaders to build lives dedicated to tackling health inequalities. We are in our first year, and have 22 fellows working in Rwanda, Tanzania, Malawi, and US with groups such as Partners In Health and the Clinton Foundation. We’re expanding for our second class.

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A job opportunity was just sent our way.  It is for Land Development Engineer for Southeast Metro Stormwater Authority (SEMSWA).  Click here for the job description.  They are accepting applications for this position until June 1.

Please see www.semswa.org for an application form.

Submit an application and resume to:

Roxi Jones/HR Manager

SEMSWA 76 Inverness Drive E., Ste A Englewood, CO 80112

rjones@semswa.org

Phone – [...]]]>

A job opportunity was just sent our way.  It is for Land Development Engineer for Southeast Metro Stormwater Authority (SEMSWA).  Click here for the job description.  They are accepting applications for this position until June 1.

Please see www.semswa.org for an application form.

Submit an application and resume to:

Roxi Jones/HR Manager

SEMSWA
76 Inverness Drive E., Ste A
Englewood, CO 80112

rjones@semswa.org

Phone – 303-858-8844

Fax – 303-267-9551 

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]]> http://www.ewbdenver.org/2010/05/06/volunteer-in-haiti/feed/ 0 ASCE 9th Annual Golf Tournament http://www.ewbdenver.org/2010/05/04/asce-9th-annual-golf-tournament/ http://www.ewbdenver.org/2010/05/04/asce-9th-annual-golf-tournament/#comments Tue, 04 May 2010 14:09:11 +0000 Jason http://www.ewbdenver.org/?p=760 The 2010 tournament will be on Thursday, July 29th at the beautiful, one-of-a-kind ARROWHEAD Golf Club in Littleton (Website)(Course Tour).  Voted # 1 public course in the Denver area, as well as one of America’s “Top 75 Public Courses” by, Golf Digest.  Let all your colleagues, friends, and clients in the engineering community know about this [...]]]> The 2010 tournament will be on Thursday, July 29th at the beautiful, one-of-a-kind ARROWHEAD Golf Club in Littleton (Website)(Course Tour).  Voted # 1 public course in the Denver area, as well as one of America’s “Top 75 Public Courses” by, Golf Digest.  Let all your colleagues, friends, and clients in the engineering community know about this year’s tournament.  This year a burrito breakfast and BBQ lunch will provided along with free snacks and non-alcoholic beverages all morning.

All proceeds of this event go to civil engineering college students.  You can download the registration form by clicking here.  If you want your company name and logo to be seen by several different firms why not sponsor part of the tournament.  You can download the sponsorship forms by clicking here.

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