Merit Badge Day Prep Meeting

Event Type: Miscellaneous/No Credit

Join us for an informational and planning meeting for our Merit Badge Day event! We will discuss the event and start preparing for our first event on February 15th. If you are potentially interested in getting involved with leading the event, please come to the meeting!

Project Leaders: Chase Layman (chaselay), Dr. David Thomas Martel (damartel), Website Overlord Hunter Daniel Kanaiela Tze-Cho Muench (hmuench), Alyssa Fodale (afodale), Drew Boughton (drbought), and Ava Martin (avamart)

When: Tue. Feb. 03, 2026 4 p.m.–5 p.m.

Where: tbpmig.org/mbd_zoom (off campus)

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Attendees:

4 (no limit)

Upcoming Events

NROTC Tutoring

Since F22, TBP has extended our tutoring services to the Naval ROTC battalion of the University of Michigan and Eastern Michigan University. During their study hours, TBP members sign up to cover shifts and answer their questions, mostly for introductory courses like PHYSICS 140/240 and MATH 115/116.
Tutors will go to the Observatory Lodge, OBL 2102 (in front of MOJO). To be let into the building, either email tchacon@umich.edu, or (until 2/15, after which there will be two new proctors) phone the proctors that ill open the door to you.
Tuesday: 219-242-6335
Wednesday: 858-648-7220
Shifts:
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Merit Badge Day Prep Meeting

Join us for an informational and planning meeting for our Merit Badge Day event! We will discuss the event and start preparing for our first event on February 15th. If you are potentially interested in getting involved with leading the event, please come to the meeting!
When: Tue. Feb. 3, 2026, 4 p.m.– 5 p.m.
Where: tbpmig.org/mbd_zoom
No attendance limit. 4 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. 19 attendees so far.
When: Tue. Feb. 3, 2026, 6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Where: IOE 1610
No attendance limit. 77 attendees so far.
Small Coffee Social

Come get free coffee with TBP VP!
Shifts:
When: Wed. Feb. 4, 2026, 11 a.m.–12 p.m.
Where: M-36 (1101 S University Ave)
Shift is 2/4 full.
When: Wed. Feb. 4, 2026, 11 a.m.–12 p.m.
Where: M-36 (1101 S University Ave)
Shift is 1/4 full.
Events Team Officer Chats

Come meet the events team! We can answer any questions you have and help with your electing requirements. This is a great way to get answers for your electee exam!
Shifts:
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Events Team Officer Chats

Come meet the events team! We can answer any questions you have and help with your electing requirements. This is a great way to get answers for your electee exam!
Shifts:
Click event for shift details
Events Team Officer Chats

Come meet the events team! We can answer any questions you have and help with your electing requirements. This is a great way to get answers for your electee exam!
Shifts:
Click event for shift details
BWW I

BWW! Free Chicken! Cheese Curds! Fries!
Shifts:
When: Thu. Feb. 5, 2026, 6 p.m.– 8 p.m.
Where: Buffalo Wild Wings, 205 S State St
Shift is 14/20 full.
When: Thu. Feb. 5, 2026, 6 p.m.– 8 p.m.
Where: Buffalo Wild Wings, 205 S State St
Shift is 3/8 full.
Knitwits I

Come enjoy dinner and make no-knit fleece blankets and hats that will be donated to local charities!
When: Fri. Feb. 6, 2026, 5:30 p.m.–7 p.m.
Where: EECS Atrium
No attendance limit. 9 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 2/10 full.
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. 8, 2026, 10:30 a.m.– 12 p.m.
Where: https://umich.zoom.us/j/91391294729
No attendance limit. 2 attendees so far.
When: Sun. Feb. 15, 2026, 6:30 p.m.– 8 p.m.
Where: Cooley 2906
No attendance limit. 1 attendees so far.
When: Sun. Feb. 22, 2026, 6:30 p.m.– 8 p.m.
Where: Cooley 2906
No attendance limit. 1 attendees so far.
Executive Team Officer Chats

Come meet your executive team officers in officer chats! We can answer any questions you have and help with your electing requirements. This is a great way to get answers for your electee exam!
Shifts:
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NEST Engineering Skills Series - CAD/Solidworks

Join us for a hands-on workshop on the basics of CAD and Solidworks. No prior experience is required. This is a great chance to upskill yourself with skills for industry and personal projects!
When: Mon. Feb. 9, 2026, 6 p.m.–7 p.m.
Where: BBB 1620
No attendance limit. 3 attendees so far.
Second General

Sign up for Second General!
When: Tue. Feb. 10, 2026, 6:30 p.m.– 8:30 p.m.
Where: DOW 1013
No attendance limit. 46 attendees so far.
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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Galentines Social!💌🍪📸

Make felt valentines and decorate cookies!
When: Wed. Feb. 11, 2026, 6:30 p.m.–8 p.m.
Where: DOW 1018
Event is 7/25 full.
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. 10 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. 9 attendees so far.
When: Sat. Feb. 14, 2026, 11:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Where: Central Campus
No attendance limit. 10 attendees so far.
When: Sat. Feb. 14, 2026, 3:30 p.m.– 8 p.m.
Where: Central Campus
No attendance limit. 5 attendees so far.
Gallup Park Adopt-a-Park Workday II

Join us as we work with Ann Arbor Adopt-a-Park to improve Gallup Park!
When: Sat. Feb. 14, 2026, 12 p.m.–2 p.m.
Where: 3233 Gallup Park Rd
Event is 2/10 full.
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 3/6 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 4/12 full.
Lunar New Year Social🧧🐎🏮

Celebrate Lunar New Year!
When: Mon. Feb. 16, 2026, 6:30 p.m.– 8:30 p.m.
Where: GG Brown Blue Lounge 1280
Event is 22/25 full.
The 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 3/4 full.
When: Thu. Feb. 19, 2026, 10 a.m.–11 a.m.
Where: Duderstadt Connector
Shift is 3/4 full.
When: Thu. Feb. 19, 2026, 11 a.m.– 12 p.m.
Where: Duderstadt Connector
Shift is 3/4 full.
Cantina Night I

Nachos, churros, chips, and dips. Come to Cantina!
When: Fri. Feb. 20, 2026, 6 p.m.– 8 p.m.
Where: Cantina (1140 S University Ave)
Event is 0/25 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. This module is building boats! ⛵🌊⛵
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. 8 attendees so far.
Ice Fishing

Ice fishing!
Shifts:
When: Sun. Feb. 22, 2026, 9 a.m.– 2 p.m.
Where: Kensington Metro Park
Shift is 0/5 full.
When: Sun. Feb. 22, 2026, 9 a.m.– 2 p.m.
Where: Kensington Metro Park
Shift is 2/5 full.
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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Jasmine Tea Boba Social

Free boba @ jasmine tea!
When: Mon. Feb. 23, 2026, 3:30 p.m.– 4:30 p.m.
Where: Jasmine Bubble Tea (340 Maynard St)
Event is 8/15 full.
Thursdays Breakfast Party

Come help out advertise TBP through offering breakfast (bagels) to our fellow students!
On the very first and very last shifts, people will help setting up / dismantling the table and all. During the other shifts, basically stay in the table, and give people food.
Shifts:
When: Thu. Feb. 26, 2026, 9 a.m.–10 a.m.
Where: Duderstadt Connector
Shift is 2/4 full.
When: Thu. Feb. 26, 2026, 10 a.m.– 11 a.m.
Where: Duderstadt Connector
Shift is 2/4 full.
When: Thu. Feb. 26, 2026, 11 a.m.– 12 p.m.
Where: Duderstadt Connector
Shift is 1/4 full.
Thursdays Breakfast Party

Come help out advertise TBP through offering breakfast (bagels) to our fellow students!
On the very first and very last shifts, people will help setting up / dismantling the table and all. During the other shifts, basically stay in the table, and give people food.
Shifts:
When: Thu. March 5, 2026, 9 a.m.– 10 a.m.
Where: Duderstadt Connector
Shift is 2/4 full.
When: Thu. March 5, 2026, 10 a.m.– 11 a.m.
Where: Duderstadt Connector
Shift is 2/4 full.
When: Thu. March 5, 2026, 11 a.m.–12 p.m.
Where: Duderstadt Connector
Shift is 1/4 full.
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. 8 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. 6 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 14/40 full.
Thursdays Breakfast Party

Come help out advertise TBP through offering breakfast (bagels) to our fellow students!
On the very first and very last shifts, people will help setting up / dismantling the table and all. During the other shifts, basically stay in the table, and give people food.
Shifts:
When: Thu. March 19, 2026, 9 a.m.– 10 a.m.
Where: Duderstadt Connector
Shift is 2/4 full.
When: Thu. March 19, 2026, 10 a.m.–11 a.m.
Where: Duderstadt Connector
Shift is 2/4 full.
When: Thu. March 19, 2026, 11 a.m.– 12 p.m.
Where: Duderstadt Connector
Shift is 2/4 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 6/20 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 1/12 full.
Thursdays Breakfast Party

Come help out advertise TBP through offering breakfast (bagels) to our fellow students!
On the very first and very last shifts, people will help setting up / dismantling the table and all. During the other shifts, basically stay in the table, and give people food.
Shifts:
When: Thu. April 2, 2026, 9 a.m.–10 a.m.
Where: Duderstadt Connector
Shift is 2/4 full.
When: Thu. April 2, 2026, 10 a.m.–11 a.m.
Where: Duderstadt Connector
Shift is 2/4 full.
When: Thu. April 2, 2026, 11 a.m.–12 p.m.
Where: Duderstadt Connector
Shift is 1/4 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. 6 attendees so far.
Order of the Engineer

The Order of the Engineer ceremony seeks to promote professionalism and ethics in engineering. Graduates who participate in the ceremony receive a special ring to remind them of their responsibility as an engineer. The event is available to all graduating students in the College of Engineering.
As a volunteer, you will provide assistance for set up, sign-in, food, etc. Dress code will be business casual.
Note: The service hours for this event will count toward the Fall 2026 semester (unless arranged otherwise).
When: Wed. April 22, 2026, 9 a.m.– 1 p.m.
Where:
No attendance limit. 3 attendees so far.

Tau Beta Pi–Michigan Gamma

Merit Badge Day Prep Meeting