Upcoming Events
New Initiatives 1
For a service hour and dinner, come discuss ways to improve the chapter with your fellow Tau Bates! Please sign up by 6:30 pm on Sunday, 1/18 to guarantee a plate.
When: Tue. Jan. 20, 2026, 6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Where: IOE 1610
No attendance limit. 28 attendees so far.
NEST Info Meeting
The NEST Team will be holding a short info meeting right after New Initiatives ends discussing
-Changes to the leadership structure
-Plans for Resource Insecurity Competition
-Plans for Natural Disaster Competition
-Preparing for new electees
-Other plans for growthPlease attend if you are interested!
We expect that you have no knowledge of NEST coming into the meeting.When: Tue. Jan. 20, 2026, 8 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Where: IOE 1610
No attendance limit. 11 attendees so far.
Girls in STEM Jimu Robot 🤖
Birmingham Public Schools is looking for FEMALE mentors to help middle school girls to build and code a robot!
When: Sat. Jan. 24, 2026, 3 p.m.– 7 p.m.
Where: Derby Middle School
No attendance limit. 6 attendees so far.
Weekly Officer Meetings (January)
Electees and Actives can sign up to attend weekly officer meetings for a service hour. Come see how we conduct chapter business at officer meetings.
Shifts:
When: Sun. Jan. 25, 2026, 6:30 p.m.– 8 p.m.
Where: Cooley 2906
No attendance limit. 1 attendees so far.
First General
Learn about TBP! Actives, come meet potential electees :D
Shifts:
When: Tue. Jan. 27, 2026, 6:30 p.m.– 8:30 p.m.
Where: DOW 1013
Shift is 24/25 full.
When: Tue. Jan. 27, 2026, 6:30 p.m.– 8:30 p.m.
Where: https://umich.zoom.us/j/96439345565 (password sent through email)
No attendance limit. 1 attendees so far.
Movie Theater Matinee I
Markiplier! Movie Theater! Scary Movie! Midday!
When: Sat. Jan. 31, 2026, 12:45 p.m.–4 p.m.
Where: Cinemark (4100 Carpenter Rd, Ypsilanti, MI 48197)
Event is 3/10 full.
Gallup Park Adopt-a-Park Workday I
Join us as we work with Ann Arbor Adopt-a-Park to improve Gallup Park!
When: Sat. Jan. 31, 2026, 1:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Where: Gallup Park
Event is 5/10 full.
Karaoke Night
Karaoke night!
When: Sat. Jan. 31, 2026, 6 p.m.– 8 p.m.
Where: 3314 Mason Hall
No attendance limit. 4 attendees so far.
Weekly Officer Meetings (February)
Electees and Actives can sign up to attend weekly officer meetings for a service hour. Come see how we conduct chapter business at officer meetings.
Shifts:
When: Sun. Feb. 1, 2026, 6:30 p.m.–8 p.m.
Where: Cooley 2906
No attendance limit. 0 attendees so far.
When: Sun. Feb. 8, 2026, 6:30 p.m.– 8 p.m.
Where: Cooley 2906
No attendance limit. 0 attendees so far.
When: Sun. Feb. 15, 2026, 6:30 p.m.– 8 p.m.
Where: Cooley 2906
No attendance limit. 0 attendees so far.
When: Sun. Feb. 22, 2026, 6:30 p.m.– 8 p.m.
Where: Cooley 2906
No attendance limit. 0 attendees so far.
First Actives
Come to First Actives!
Shifts:
When: Tue. Feb. 3, 2026, 6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Where: https://umich.zoom.us/j/95536545642 (password sent through email)
No attendance limit. 5 attendees so far.
When: Tue. Feb. 3, 2026, 6:30 p.m.– 8:30 p.m.
Where: IOE 1610
No attendance limit. 31 attendees so far.
Tim Miller, A Body in the O
Come see international famous performance artist, Tim Miller, perform "A Body in the O".
When: Fri. Feb. 6, 2026, 8 p.m.– 10 p.m.
Where: Arthur Miller Theatre
Event is 0/10 full.
Interviews - Wednesday (Actives)
Sign up for interviews here! This is a requirement to join Tau Beta Pi.
Shifts:
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Interviews - Wednesday (Electees)
Sign up for interviews here! This is a requirement to join Tau Beta Pi.
Shifts:
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Interviews - Thursday (Actives)
Sign up for electee interviews here! This is a requirement to join Tau Beta Pi.
Shifts:
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Interviews - Thursday (Electees)
Sign up for electee interviews here! This is a requirement to join Tau Beta Pi.
Shifts:
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Game Night II
Come play board/card games! Device-free event
When: Thu. Feb. 12, 2026, 5:30 p.m.–8 p.m.
Where: EECS 1008
No attendance limit. 3 attendees so far.
Interviews - Friday (Actives)
Sign up for electee interviews here! This is a requirement to join Tau Beta Pi.
Shifts:
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Interviews - Friday (Electees)
Sign up for electee interviews here! This is a requirement to join Tau Beta Pi.
Shifts:
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University of Michigan Science Olympiad Volunteers
University of Michigan Science Olympiad (UMSO) runs the annual science olympiad invitational that attracts hundreds of students from across the country.
To officially register, fill out this form by January 31st! We cannot guarantee you a role from UMSO if you sign up after this deadline, though we'll try.
Shifts:
When: Sat. Feb. 14, 2026, 7:30 a.m.– 11:30 a.m.
Where: Central Campus
No attendance limit. 2 attendees so far.
When: Sat. Feb. 14, 2026, 11:30 a.m.– 3:30 p.m.
Where: Central Campus
No attendance limit. 7 attendees so far.
When: Sat. Feb. 14, 2026, 3:30 p.m.– 8 p.m.
Where: Central Campus
No attendance limit. 4 attendees so far.
UMSO STEM Expo
Come help us run our table at the UM Stem Expo. We will be presenting information regarding Tau Beta Pi and the opportunities we can provide to prospective UM Engineering students.
When: Sat. Feb. 14, 2026, 4 p.m.– 6 p.m.
Where: Chemistry Atrium
Event is 2/6 full.
Merit Badge Day 1
At the University of Michigan Merit Badge Day, Scouts will explore the world of engineering and earn their Digital Technology, Programming, Electronics and Engineering Merit Badges. Scouts will learn about programming and engineering in a fun environment through multiple activities, including developing programs on an Arduino and designing simple websites, as well as learning about important topics in engineering. Scouts will learn from engineering students across several disciplines, and learn more about what it means to be an engineer.
When: Sun. Feb. 15, 2026, 9 a.m.– 5 p.m.
Where: 1150 Lurie Biomedical Engineering Building
Event is 3/12 full.
Breakfast Party
Come help out advertise TBP through offering breakfast (bagels) to our fellow students!
Shifts:
When: Thu. Feb. 19, 2026, 9 a.m.–10 a.m.
Where: Duderstadt Connector
Shift is 0/4 full.
When: Thu. Feb. 19, 2026, 10 a.m.– 11 a.m.
Where: Duderstadt Connector
Shift is 0/4 full.
When: Thu. Feb. 19, 2026, 11 a.m.–12 p.m.
Where: Duderstadt Connector
Shift is 0/4 full.
Breakfast Party
Come help out advertise TBP through offering breakfast (bagels) to our fellow students!
Shifts:
When: Thu. Feb. 19, 2026, 9 a.m.– 10 a.m.
Where: Duderstadt Connector
Shift is 0/4 full.
When: Thu. Feb. 19, 2026, 10 a.m.– 11 a.m.
Where: Duderstadt Connector
Shift is 0/4 full.
When: Thu. Feb. 19, 2026, 11 a.m.– 12 p.m.
Where: Duderstadt Connector
Shift is 0/4 full.
Breakfast Party
Come on Thursday morning to give out some bagles to our fellow engineers on the Duderstadt Connector and advertise TBP!
Shifts:
When: Thu. Feb. 19, 2026, 9 a.m.– 10 a.m.
Where: Duderstadt Connector
Shift is 0/4 full.
When: Thu. Feb. 19, 2026, 10 a.m.– 11 a.m.
Where: Duderstadt Connector
Shift is 0/4 full.
When: Thu. Feb. 19, 2026, 11 a.m.– 12 p.m.
Where: Duderstadt Connector
Shift is 0/4 full.
MindSET 1
MindSET targets local 3rd-5th grade students and introduces STEM topics in a hands-on manner. Volunteers will work with students on designing, building, and testing various engineering problems.
All volunteers will receive required training at the start of the event. Please arrive no later than 2pm!
When: Sat. Feb. 21, 2026, 2 p.m.–5 p.m.
Where: EECS 1303
No attendance limit. 5 attendees so far.
Blood Drive Volunteer Opportunity
Assist Blood Drives United, a club on campus, in running a blood drive at Pierpont Commons on 2/23! Volunteers will help donors get checked in and chat with and keep donors safe post-blood draw.
Shifts:
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Weekly Officer Meetings (March)
Electees and Actives can sign up to attend weekly officer meetings for a service hour. Come see how we conduct chapter business at officer meetings.
Shifts:
When: Sun. March 8, 2026, 6:30 p.m.– 8 p.m.
Where: Cooley 2906
No attendance limit. 0 attendees so far.
When: Sun. March 15, 2026, 6:30 p.m.–8 p.m.
Where: Cooley 2906
No attendance limit. 0 attendees so far.
When: Sun. March 22, 2026, 6:30 p.m.–8 p.m.
Where: Cooley 2906
No attendance limit. 0 attendees so far.
When: Sun. March 29, 2026, 6:30 p.m.– 8 p.m.
Where: Cooley 2906
No attendance limit. 0 attendees so far.
Cub Scouts Day Training
Required training for Cub Scouts Day volunteers.
When: Thu. March 12, 2026, 6 p.m.– 7 p.m.
Where: GGBL 2153
No attendance limit. 6 attendees so far.
MindSET 2
MindSET targets local 3rd-5th grade students and introduces STEM topics in a hands-on manner. Volunteers will work with students on designing, building, and testing various engineering problems.
All volunteers will receive required training at the start of the event. Please arrive no later than 2pm!
When: Sat. March 14, 2026, 2 p.m.–5 p.m.
Where: EECS 1303
No attendance limit. 4 attendees so far.
Cub Scouts Day
Work with Cub Scouts to help them investigate the importance of STEM careers through hands on modules: bridges 🌉, catapults 🎯, and egg drop 🐣!
When: Sun. March 15, 2026, 10 a.m.– 5 p.m.
Where: EECS Atrium
Event is 11/40 full.
Engineering Day for Detroit
Join us for our semesterly Engineering Day for Detroit! Work with middle school students through various modules and discussion of engineering.
When: Sat. March 21, 2026, 9 a.m.– 4 p.m.
Where: LCSIB 1355
Event is 4/20 full.
Merit Badge Day 2
At the University of Michigan Merit Badge Day, Scouts will explore the world of engineering and earn their Digital Technology, Programming, Electronics and Engineering Merit Badges. Scouts will learn about programming and engineering in a fun environment through multiple activities, including developing programs on an Arduino and designing simple websites, as well as learning about important topics in engineering. Scouts will learn from engineering students across several disciplines, and learn more about what it means to be an engineer.
When: Sun. March 22, 2026, 9 a.m.– 5 p.m.
Where: 1150 Lurie Biomedical Engineering Building
Event is 2/12 full.
Weekly Officer Meetings (April)
Electees and Actives can sign up to attend weekly officer meetings for a service hour. Come see how we conduct chapter business at officer meetings.
Shifts:
When: Sun. April 5, 2026, 6:30 p.m.– 8 p.m.
Where: Cooley 2906
No attendance limit. 0 attendees so far.
When: Sun. April 12, 2026, 6:30 p.m.– 8 p.m.
Where: Cooley 2906
No attendance limit. 0 attendees so far.
MindSET 3
MindSET targets local 3rd-5th grade students and introduces STEM topics in a hands-on manner. Volunteers will work with students on designing, building, and testing various engineering problems.
All volunteers will receive required training at the start of the event. Please arrive no later than 2pm!
When: Sat. April 11, 2026, 2 p.m.– 5 p.m.
Where: EECS 1303
No attendance limit. 5 attendees so far.