Recent Chapter News
Congratulations to the Winter 2019 Officer Corps!
Congratulations and thank you to everyone serving the chapter next semester!President: Angelo Vozza
Vice President: Josh Polzin
Grad Vice President: Ellen Thompson
Secretary: Adam Ley (returning)
Treasurer: Sarah Puzycki
External Vice Presidents: Joe Brenner & Allison Easton
Chapter Development: Reed Yalisove
Membership: Eileen Li
Publicity: Hongting (Ivy) Zhu
Historian: Allie Bopp
Service Coordinator: Kelly Crumley
Campus Outreach: Arushi Agarwal
Activities: Rob Spiess
Professional Development: Brendon Brown (returning)
K-12 Outreach: Andrej Coleski (returning) & Sydney Erickson (new)
Advisors (new terms): Kevin Greenman (1 semester), Prof. Joan Greve (3 years), Eshita Khera (1 year), Dr. Paul Kominsky (3 years), Pritpaul Mahal (3 years)
Advisors (continuing terms): Michael Benson, Joanna Ciatti, Kyle Lady, David MartelApply to be a F18 Chair!
Chair applications for the upcoming semester are open until August 30th at 11:59 PM.
Being a chair is a great way to earn your leadership credit and have influence over the chapter without having as much of a time commitment as an officer. Want to improve our professional development for students interested in graduate school? Interact with company representatives? Design the next t-shirt or get more TBP swag? Then we have a chair position for you!
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me or any of the officers!
Apply here if you are interested.
Congratulations to the Fall 2018 Officer Corps!
Congratulations and thank you to everyone serving the chapter next semester!President: Kevin Greenman
Vice President: Angelo Vozza
Graduate Vice President: Andrew Di Mauro
Secretary: Adam Ley
Treasurer: Albert Cai
External Vice President: Zach Peterson & Josh Polzin
Chapter Development: Mitch Coon
Membership: Reed Yalisove
Publicity: Theodore Endresen
Historian: Jonathan Altes
Service Coordinator: Eshita Khera
Campus Outreach: Caroline Schumb
Activities: Will Arnold
Professional Development: Brendon Brown
K-12 Outreach: Swetha Reddi & Andrej ColeskiAdvisors: Joanna Ciatti, David Martel, Michael Benson, Kyle Lady, and Pritpaul Mahal
Upcoming Events
TBP Speaker Series W19 Edition - Audience Sign-up
Sandwiches and Science: Training (for) Better Presentations marks the third run of the professional development event hosted by Tau Beta Pi aimed at providing Michigan Engineering graduate students the opportunity to enhance their scientific communication skills.
Shifts:
When: Tue. March 26, 2019, 11:30 a.m.– 1 p.m.
Where: 1200 EECS
No attendance limit. 13 attendees so far.
Fourth General
Fourth General Meeting
When: Tue. March 26, 2019, 6:30 p.m.– 8:30 p.m.
Where: 1013 Dow
No attendance limit. 46 attendees so far.
TBP Drop-in Tutoring
Spend some time helping fellow students by helping them with their classes! Classes include intro Physics, Math, Chemistry, and Engineering courses.
Shifts:
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Grad Student Social-Pizza Crawl
Come join us as we sample pizzas from Ann Arbor's finest! We'll start at NYPD (605 E William St)
When: Wed. March 27, 2019, 6 p.m.– 9 p.m.
Where:
Event is 8/10 full.
IM Broomball
Come play broomball with fellow Tau Bates! Sign up at imleagues.com. Find our team in the Co-Rec Recreational league.
When: Wed. March 27, 2019, 10:20 p.m.– 11:20 p.m.
Where: Yost Ice Arena
No attendance limit. 6 attendees so far.
Karaoke!
Come sing your heart out with your fellow Tau Bates at Friend's Karaoke. We will have a karaoke room to ourselves so don't worry about embarrassing yourself in front of strangers, just your TBPals.
When: Fri. March 29, 2019, 8 p.m.– 10 p.m.
Where: Friend's Karaoke
Event is 16/20 full.
Kiwanis Thrift Store
Come spend the morning helping Ann Arbor Kiwanians at their weekly Kiwanis thrift sale! Possible task include processing donations, checking small appliances, cashiering, and handing out popcorn to customers. The Thrift Sale funds go to a wide variety of charities and social agencies in Ann Arbor and Washtenaw County.
Shifts:
When: Sat. March 30, 2019, 9 a.m.– 1 p.m.
Where: 100 N Staebler Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Shift is 5/5 full.
When: Sat. April 6, 2019, 9 a.m.– 1 p.m.
Where: 100 N Staebler Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Shift is 5/5 full.
Be The Match
Help us recruit donors to become part of the largest marrow registry in the world, managed by Be The Match. Volunteers are tasked with distributing educational fliers and talking about the mission of Be The Match and the substantial impact that marrow donation can make. People will be given the opportunity to join the registry by filling out a form at our table or following instructions online with a text code we provide.
Shifts:
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RELATE "Storytelling for STEM"
This info session held by Michigan's RELATE program will be an opportunity for students to learn more about how to effectively communicate their research by understanding their audience and having a central message.
Jimmy Johns will be provided.
When: Mon. April 1, 2019, 5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Where: 1303 EECS
Event is 6/45 full.
Grad social: Trivia at Ashley's
Come play pub trivia at Ashley's with your fellow TBP grads!
When: Mon. April 1, 2019, 7 p.m.– 8 p.m.
Where: Ashley's (338 S State St.)
Event is 8/10 full.
IM Indoor Soccer
Come play indoor soccer with fellow Tau Bates! Sign up at imleagues.com. Find our team in the Men's Recreational league.
When: Mon. April 1, 2019, 9:30 p.m.– 10:30 p.m.
Where: University of Michigan Coliseum
No attendance limit. 3 attendees so far.
TBP Breakfast Party
Hand out bagels and brighten someone's morning!
Shifts:
When: Tue. April 2, 2019, 8:30 a.m.– 9 a.m.
Where: Dude Connector
Shift is 4/4 full.
When: Tue. April 2, 2019, 9 a.m.– 9:30 a.m.
Where: Dude Connector
Shift is 3/4 full.
When: Tue. April 2, 2019, 9:30 a.m.–10 a.m.
Where: Dude Connector
Shift is 4/4 full.
When: Tue. April 2, 2019, 10 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Where: Dude Connector
Shift is 4/4 full.
When: Tue. April 2, 2019, 10:30 a.m.–11 a.m.
Where: Dude Connector
Shift is 1/4 full.
Elections Part 1
Elections Part 1
When: Tue. April 2, 2019, 6:30 p.m.– 8 p.m.
Where: 1013 Dow
No attendance limit. 60 attendees so far.
Elections Part 2
Elections Part 2
When: Tue. April 2, 2019, 8 p.m.–9 p.m.
Where: 1013 Dow
No attendance limit. 40 attendees so far.
Elections Part 3
Elections Part 3
When: Tue. April 2, 2019, 9 p.m.–10 p.m.
Where: 1013 Dow
No attendance limit. 32 attendees so far.
Sequoia Place #5
Join us for a trip to Sequoia Place, an independent retirement living community located just off campus. Spend some time meeting amazing personalities and helping a few residents solve their tech problems.
When: Wed. April 3, 2019, 6 p.m.– 7 p.m.
Where:
No attendance limit. 3 attendees so far.
IM Broomball
Come play broomball with fellow Tau Bates! Sign up at imleagues.com. Find our team in the Co-Rec Recreational league.
When: Wed. April 3, 2019, 10:20 p.m.–11:20 p.m.
Where: Yost Ice Arena
No attendance limit. 4 attendees so far.
Undergraduate Research Symposium Judges
Undergraduate Research Symposium- Looking for Graduate Student Judges
Organized by a group of undergraduates within the College of Engineering and LS&A, our mission is to create an opportunity for students of all disciplines to gain experience communicating their research and exposure to other research on campus! We are looking for graduate students of all disciplines to judge the poster presentations. Judging will be in 60 minute time slots.
Shifts:
When: Fri. April 5, 2019, 11 a.m.– 12 p.m.
Where: Chemistry Building Atrium on Central Campus
No attendance limit. 1 attendees so far.
When: Fri. April 5, 2019, 12 p.m.– 1 p.m.
Where: Chemistry Building Atrium on Central Campus
No attendance limit. 2 attendees so far.
When: Fri. April 5, 2019, 1 p.m.– 2 p.m.
Where: Chemistry Building Atrium on Central Campus
No attendance limit. 3 attendees so far.
When: Fri. April 5, 2019, 2 p.m.– 3 p.m.
Where: Chemistry Building Atrium on Central Campus
No attendance limit. 2 attendees so far.
When: Fri. April 5, 2019, 3 p.m.– 4 p.m.
Where: Chemistry Building Atrium on Central Campus
No attendance limit. 1 attendees so far.
Undergraduate Research Symposium
The URS Symposium was organized by a group of undergraduates within the College of Engineering and LS&A to create an opportunity for students of all disciplines to gain experience communicating their research and exposure to other research on campus. Tau Beta Pi MI-G is supporting this event through funding for t-shirts and a student travel grant. We are looking for students to support us as volunteers on the day of the event. Volunteers will receive a symposium t-shirt and refreshments. In order to officially register to volunteer at the symposium, please fill out this Google Form! Please direct any questions to URS-Committee@umich.edu.
Shifts:
When: Fri. April 5, 2019, 11 a.m.– 12 p.m.
Where: Chemistry Building Atrium
No attendance limit. 3 attendees so far.
When: Fri. April 5, 2019, 12 p.m.– 1 p.m.
Where: Chemistry Building Atrium
No attendance limit. 2 attendees so far.
When: Fri. April 5, 2019, 1 p.m.–2 p.m.
Where: Chemistry Building Atrium
No attendance limit. 2 attendees so far.
When: Fri. April 5, 2019, 2 p.m.–3 p.m.
Where: Chemistry Building Atrium
No attendance limit. 4 attendees so far.
When: Fri. April 5, 2019, 3 p.m.–4 p.m.
Where: Chemistry Building Atrium
No attendance limit. 4 attendees so far.
Grad Social: Tea & Coffee Series Part 3
Please join us for a cup of coffee or tea with your fellow TBP grads! This time we will still be at Espresso Royale (2603 Plymouth Rd).
When: Sun. April 7, 2019, 10 a.m.–11 a.m.
Where: Espresso Royale (2603 Plymouth Rd).
No attendance limit. 4 attendees so far.
BREAKOUT Escape Room: The Ringmasters Den
Participate in an escape room event with fellow Tau Bates! Details about the game can be found on the Breakout Escape Room website.
When: Sun. April 7, 2019, 12 p.m.– 1:15 p.m.
Where: Breakout Escape Room, 3460 E Ellsworth Rd Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Event is 2/12 full.
Grad Electee Team Meeting #5: Bake & Yell
We'll be baking our Team Smiling Asterisk People aka Team Grad bake for 5th Gen!
When: Sun. April 7, 2019, 3 p.m.–4 p.m.
Where: Daniel's apartment
Event is 3/10 full.
TBP Breakfast Party
Come hand out bagels and brighten someone's morning!
Shifts:
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Fifth General
Fifth General
When: Tue. April 9, 2019, 6:30 p.m.– 8:30 p.m.
Where: 1013 Dow
No attendance limit. 35 attendees so far.
MLK Luncheon III Setup and Cleanup
Help set up and clean food from Jerusalem Garden for the event!
Shifts:
When: Thu. April 11, 2019, 11 a.m.– 11:30 a.m.
Where: Johnson Rooms 3rd floor Lurie Engineering Building
Shift is 1/2 full.
When: Thu. April 11, 2019, 1 p.m.– 1:30 p.m.
Where: Johnson Rooms 3rd floor Lurie Engineering Building
Shift is 1/2 full.
MLK, Jr. Luncheon III
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Luncheon series seeks to promote a culture of inclusion, while helping encourage attendees to continue their development as a "whole person" rather than simply as an "engineer". This luncheon's speaker is Professor Sara Pozzi from the Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Sciences department. Professor Pozzi is also the Director for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for the College of Engineering.
When: Thu. April 11, 2019, 11:30 a.m.– 1 p.m.
Where: Johnson Rooms 3rd floor Lurie Engineering Building
Event is 7/75 full.
Initiation
Initiation for electees who have completed all of their membership requirements. This event is mandatory to become an active member of Tau Beta Pi! Dress business formal, and arrive 30 minutes early as the starting time is not flexible!
When: Fri. April 12, 2019, 6:30 p.m.–8 p.m.
Where: 1500 EECS
No attendance limit. 0 attendees so far.
Banquet
Sign up for Banquet! If you plan on attending, please sign up here so we can get an accurate headcount.
NOTE: SIGN UP CLOSES ONE WEEK PRIOR TO BANQUET AND WILL NOT BE RE-OPENED.
NEW THIS YEAR! If you sign up here and show up at the event, you will be eligible for a door prize raffle!
If you can provide rides too and from Eagle Crest in Ypsilanti, please meet at the Lurie Engineering Center Parking Lot at 7:15 pm (https://tinyurl.com/TBP-Banquet-Rides).
+1's are encouraged to attend! The cost is $10, and you can pay the Treasurer or David (damartel@umich.edu). Please have your plus one make a profile on the website and sign up on this page. If they are unable to do so, please let David know.
When: Fri. April 12, 2019, 8 p.m.–10 p.m.
Where: Eagle Crest Resort at Ypsilanti
Event is 34/70 full.
Arb Restoration Eco Work Day
Come spend some time outdoors helping remove invasive species and doing general upkeep on the Arb just as the weather (hopefully) gets warmer. Any tools and equipment will be provided, just be sure to wear comfortable clothing for the conditions and to work in.
When: Sat. April 13, 2019, 9 a.m.– 12 p.m.
Where: Nichols Arboretum
Event is 1/5 full.
Sequoia Place #6
Join us for a trip to Sequoia Place, an independent retirement living community located just off campus. Spend some time meeting amazing personalities and helping a few residents solve their tech problems.
When: Wed. April 17, 2019, 6 p.m.– 7 p.m.
Where:
No attendance limit. 0 attendees so far.