Solidworks/CAD Workshop

Event Type: Professional Development

CAD, or computer-aided design, is an engineering skill ubiquitous for designing and simulating physical objects and assemblies. CAD is used extensively by professionals and hobbyists alike and this workshop will introduce you to the basics of Solidworks, a popular CAD software. This is a great opportunity to learn a valuable skill for both industry and personal projects and no prior experience is needed!

Project Leaders: Drew Boughton (drbought)

When: Mon. Oct. 19, 2026 6:30 p.m.–8 p.m.

Where: GGBL 2517 (on campus)

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Attendees:

2 (no limit)

Upcoming Events

Third General

Dinner will be provided - please sign up by 6:30 pm on Sunday 10/11 to guarantee a plate. Slack Matthew @chimatt with any questions/concerns about food.
If you are an electee and cannot make this meeting, you must contact your respective VP in advance. Thank you.
When: Tue. Oct. 13, 2026, 6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Where: GGBL 2505
No attendance limit. 100 attendees so far.
🥯 The Breakfast Parties II

Pass out bagels in the Dude connector!
Shifts:
When: Wed. Oct. 14, 2026, 8:30 a.m.–9 a.m.
Where: Dude Connector
Shift is 4/4 full.
When: Wed. Oct. 14, 2026, 9 a.m.–10 a.m.
Where: Dude Connector
Shift is 4/4 full.
When: Wed. Oct. 14, 2026, 10 a.m.–11 a.m.
Where: Dude Connector
Shift is 3/4 full.
NROTC Tutoring

Answer questions for NROTC Midshipmen in introductory courses like PHYSICS 140/240 and MATH 115/116 during their study hours.
Shifts:
Click event for shift details
Roblox Night I

Come play Roblox and eat yummy snacks n stuff!
When: Wed. Oct. 14, 2026, 6 p.m.– 7 p.m.
Where: Dow 1206
No attendance limit. 11 attendees so far.
TBPlay Volleyball Social

Come play volleyball
When: Wed. Oct. 14, 2026, 7 p.m.– 8 p.m.
Where: Court outside BBB
No attendance limit. 12 attendees so far.
Boba Social II

Come get boba!
Shifts:
When: Thu. Oct. 15, 2026, 4 p.m.– 5 p.m.
Where: Unitea
Shift is 8/8 full.
When: Thu. Oct. 15, 2026, 4 p.m.– 5 p.m.
Where: Unitea
Shift is 2/2 full.
TBPals - F26

Grab a snack with other electees while making a plan to lead an event + get to know some actives. This is a great time to work on the electee exam (the actives will have answer keys).
Note that this is an electing requirement, so electees must sign up for ONE time slot. More times being added soon.
The active(s) hosting your session will contact you to discuss where you will meet.
If none of these times work for you, please Slack/email Matthew Chi (chimatt)
Shifts:
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Chapter Team Officer Chats

Come meet the chapter 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
Sequoia Place Volunteering III

Come help Sequoia Place residents with chore and tech assistance at this long-standing joint TBP-HKN event!
When: Fri. Oct. 16, 2026, 2:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Where: 1131 N Maple Rd #125
Event is 2/4 full.
Gallup Park Adopt-a-Park Workday II

Join us as we work with Ann Arbor Adopt-a-Park to improve Gallup Park. Tasks may include clearing invasive shrubs, picking up trash, and cleaning up the playgrounds.
When: Sat. Oct. 17, 2026, 1 p.m.–3 p.m.
Where: Gallup Park Universal Playground, 78F4+8F9 Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
Event is 3/10 full.
Solidworks/CAD Workshop

Learn the basics of CAD in Solidworks through this technical skills workshop! No prior experience required
When: Mon. Oct. 19, 2026, 6:30 p.m.–8 p.m.
Where: GGBL 2517
No attendance limit. 2 attendees so far.
NROTC Tutoring

Answer questions for NROTC Midshipmen in introductory courses like PHYSICS 140/240 and MATH 115/116 during their study hours.
Shifts:
Click event for shift details
New Initiatives 2

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, 10/18, to guarantee a plate.
When: Tue. Oct. 20, 2026, 6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Where: Chrysler 133
No attendance limit. 37 attendees so far.
Food Gatherers

Come help Food Gatherers with their food drive! Brief tour of the Food Gatherers facilities. Tasks usually consist of sorting rescued foods (such as produce), repackaging bulk foods, or getting boxes with pre-selected items packed for distribution.
More info: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hFQ9ohKMxXgcewPJ_QPEmsh3YnmsQzR8/view?usp=sharing
Volunteer Form: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YjZ8_EHTgPJ6guEpBhXM2bOBYrLfg6rg/view?usp=sharing
When: Wed. Oct. 21, 2026, 12:30 p.m.– 3 p.m.
Where: 1 Carrot Way, Ann Arbor, MI
Event is 5/8 full.
Grad Game Night I

Come play board games with fellow grad electees and actives! We will have some, but feel free to bring your own. Food will be provided
When: Wed. Oct. 21, 2026, 6 p.m.– 8 p.m.
Where: EECS 1226 (Bullpen)
No attendance limit. 1 attendees so far.
Karaoke I

Come sing Karaoke
When: Thu. Oct. 22, 2026, 6 p.m.– 8 p.m.
Where: Dow 2150
No attendance limit. 5 attendees so far.
Knitwits I

Come enjoy dinner and make no-knit fleece blankets and hats that will be donated to local charities!
When: Thu. Oct. 22, 2026, 6 p.m.– 7:30 p.m.
Where: EECS Atrium
No attendance limit. 23 attendees so far.
Kiwanis Volunteering II

Help the Kiwanis Club of Ann Arbor with various tasks (checking out customers, processing donations)!
When: Sat. Oct. 24, 2026, 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
Where: 100 N Staebler Rd Suite C
No attendance limit. 1 attendees so far.
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.
PARENTS OF SCOUTS: This page is for volunteers only. If you are interested in Merit Badge Day, all details for Scouts can be found on the Scouting America Events page.
When: Sun. Oct. 25, 2026, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Where: 1150 Lurie Biomedical Engineering Building
Event is 14/14 full.
Officer Meetings (October)

Open to all members! Come and see how the officers run our organization.
Shifts:
When: Sun. Oct. 25, 2026, 6:30 p.m.– 8 p.m.
Where: 2906 Cooley
No attendance limit. 2 attendees so far.
Events Team Office Hours

Come ask the events team questions!
Shifts:
Click event for shift details
NROTC Tutoring

Answer questions for NROTC Midshipmen in introductory courses like PHYSICS 140/240 and MATH 115/116 during their study hours.
Shifts:
Click event for shift details
Executive Team Office Hours

hang out with the exec team!
Shifts:
Click event for shift details
Third Actives

Voting meeting for Active members. This is an actives only meeting.
Dinner will be provided. Please sign up by 6:30 pm on Sunday 10/25 to guarantee a plate. Slack Matthew @chimatt with any questions/concerns about food.
Shifts:
When: Tue. Oct. 27, 2026, 6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Where: https://umich.zoom.us/j/95120152352 (password is pinned in the slack under #general-announcements)
No attendance limit. 8 attendees so far.
When: Tue. Oct. 27, 2026, 6:30 p.m.– 8:30 p.m.
Where: GGBL 2505
No attendance limit. 47 attendees so far.
🥯 The Breakfast Parties III

Pass out bagels in the Dude connector!
Shifts:
When: Wed. Oct. 28, 2026, 8:30 a.m.– 9 a.m.
Where: Dude Connector
Shift is 4/4 full.
When: Wed. Oct. 28, 2026, 9 a.m.– 10 a.m.
Where: Dude Connector
Shift is 4/4 full.
When: Wed. Oct. 28, 2026, 10 a.m.–11 a.m.
Where: Dude Connector
Shift is 4/4 full.
Roblox Night II

Come play Roblox
When: Wed. Oct. 28, 2026, 6 p.m.–7 p.m.
Where: Dow 1206
No attendance limit. 5 attendees so far.
Engineering Futures (EF) Session I

Engineering Futures is Tau Beta Pi’s professional development program designed to build the interpersonal and leadership skills engineers need to succeed in both academic and professional environments. Rather than a traditional presentation, this will be an interactive, participation-based session, giving attendees the opportunity to practice communication strategies and learn alongside other TBP members.
Whether you’re preparing for internships, leadership positions, team projects, or your future career, this is a great opportunity to strengthen one of the most important professional skills for engineers.
When: Wed. Oct. 28, 2026, 6 p.m.– 8 p.m.
Where: DOW 1017
No attendance limit. 0 attendees so far.
Blood Drive Volunteer Opportunity I

Assist Blood Drives United, a club on campus, in running a blood drive at Pierpont Commons! Volunteers will help donors get checked in and chat with and keep donors safe post-blood draw. (volunteers do NOT play a part in drawing blood, just help the American Red Cross staff make sure the drive runs smoothly and safely).
Please get to the shift 10 minutes early to check in and understand instructions.
You can sign up for as many consecutive shifts as you would like!
Shifts:
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TBaPollo Movie Night

Come celebrate this year's TBP Alumni of the Year, Gerry Griffin by watching Fly Me to the Moon a movie he was a technical advisor for and cameoed in!
When: Thu. Oct. 29, 2026, 6 p.m.– 9 p.m.
Where: Dow 1005
No attendance limit. 2 attendees so far.
Sequoia Place Volunteering IV

Come help Sequoia Place residents with chore and tech assistance at this long-standing joint TBP-HKN event!
When: Fri. Oct. 30, 2026, 2:30 p.m.– 3:30 p.m.
Where: 1131 N Maple Rd #125
Event is 0/4 full.
Orijin Bakery Social

Come hang at Orijin bakery
Shifts:
When: Sun. Nov. 1, 2026, 10 a.m.– 11 a.m.
Where: Orijin Bakery
Shift is 5/5 full.
When: Sun. Nov. 1, 2026, 10 a.m.– 11 a.m.
Where: Orijin Bakery
Shift is 3/5 full.
MindSET II

Work with local 3rd-5th grade students on designing, building, and testing engineering problems during MindSET II!
When: Sun. Nov. 1, 2026, 2 p.m.– 5 p.m.
Where: EECS 1303
Event is 9/30 full.
TBPixar Movie Night!

Come watch a Pixar Movie with your fellow Tau Bates!
When: Mon. Nov. 2, 2026, 7:30 p.m.–10 p.m.
Where: Dow 1014
No attendance limit. 11 attendees so far.
NROTC Tutoring

Answer questions for NROTC Midshipmen in introductory courses like PHYSICS 140/240 and MATH 115/116 during their study hours.
Shifts:
Click event for shift details
Fourth General

Dinner will be provided - please sign up by 6:30 pm on Sunday 11/1 to guarantee a plate. Slack Matthew @chimatt with any questions/concerns about food.
When: Tue. Nov. 3, 2026, 6:30 p.m.– 8:30 p.m.
Where: GGBL 2505
No attendance limit. 71 attendees so far.
Kiwanis Volunteering III

Help the Kiwanis Club of Ann Arbor with various tasks (checking out customers, processing donations)!
When: Sat. Nov. 7, 2026, 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
Where: 100 N Staebler Rd Suite C
No attendance limit. 0 attendees so far.
Cub Scouts Day 🐣

Signature K-12 event for Cub Scouts to explore STEM through hands on modules: bridges, catapults, and egg drop.
When: Sun. Nov. 8, 2026, 10 a.m.– 5 p.m.
Where: EECS Atrium
Event is 22/30 full.
Blood Drive Volunteer Opportunity II

Assist Blood Drives United, a club on campus, in running a blood drive at Pierpont Commons! Volunteers will help donors get checked in and chat with and keep donors safe post-blood draw. (volunteers do NOT play a part in drawing blood, just help the American Red Cross staff make sure the drive runs smoothly and safely).
Shifts:
Click event for shift details
NROTC Tutoring

Answer questions for NROTC Midshipmen in introductory courses like PHYSICS 140/240 and MATH 115/116 during their study hours.
Shifts:
Click event for shift details
High School Outreach Event

Join us for our high school outreach event! This event will include a short introduction to each major in engineering, then breakout groups to give a short introduction to campus life, and then a hands-on engineering activity and interactive presentation making!
If you are interested in helping plan the event, reach out to Ava or Taylor (K-12 Outreach Officers)! :)
When: Sat. Nov. 14, 2026, 10:30 a.m.– 1:30 p.m.
Where: LCSIB 2365
No attendance limit. 13 attendees so far.
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.
PARENTS OF SCOUTS: This page is for volunteers only. If you are interested in Merit Badge Day, all details for Scouts can be found on the Scouting America Event page.
When: Sun. Nov. 15, 2026, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Where:
Event is 6/14 full.
NROTC Tutoring

Answer questions for NROTC Midshipmen in introductory courses like PHYSICS 140/240 and MATH 115/116 during their study hours.
Shifts:
Click event for shift details
Elections I

Semesterly elections for the Winter 2026 Officer Corps. All electees and actives are encouraged to attend.
Sign up by 6:30 PM on Sunday 11/15 for dinner. Slack Matthew @chimatt with any questions/concerns about food.
last one
Semesterly elections for the Fall 2026 Officer Corps. All electees and actives are encouraged to attend.
Sign up by 6:30 PM on Sunday 11/15 for dinner. Slack Matthew @chimatt with any questions/concerns about food.
Voting meeting credit for those who missed Elections I but joined later.
For example, if you first joined during Elections II, you will not get the service hour for Elections II but instead a voting meeting credit (this event).
Shifts:
When: Tue. Nov. 17, 2026, 6 p.m.– 8 p.m.
Where: https://umich.zoom.us/j/95120152352 (password is pinned in the slack under #general-announcements)
No attendance limit. 6 attendees so far.
When: Tue. Nov. 17, 2026, 6 p.m.– 8 p.m.
Where: GGBL 2505
No attendance limit. 47 attendees so far.
Elections II

Semesterly elections for the Winter 2026 Officer Corps. All electees and actives are encouraged to attend.
Sign up by 6:30 PM on Sunday 11/15 for dinner. Slack Matthew @chimatt with any questions/concerns about food.
last one
Semesterly elections for the Fall 2026 Officer Corps. All electees and actives are encouraged to attend.
Sign up by 6:30 PM on Sunday 11/15 for dinner. Slack Matthew @chimatt with any questions/concerns about food.
Voting meeting credit for those who missed Elections I but joined later.
For example, if you first joined during Elections II, you will not get the service hour for Elections II but instead a voting meeting credit (this event).
Shifts:
When: Tue. Nov. 17, 2026, 8 p.m.– 9 p.m.
Where: https://umich.zoom.us/j/95120152352 (password is pinned in the slack under #general-announcements)
No attendance limit. 4 attendees so far.
When: Tue. Nov. 17, 2026, 8 p.m.– 9 p.m.
Where: GGBL 2505
No attendance limit. 20 attendees so far.
Elections III

Semesterly elections for the Winter 2026 Officer Corps. All electees and actives are encouraged to attend.
Sign up by 6:30 PM on Sunday 11/15 for dinner. Slack Matthew @chimatt with any questions/concerns about food.
last one
Semesterly elections for the Fall 2026 Officer Corps. All electees and actives are encouraged to attend.
Sign up by 6:30 PM on Sunday 11/15 for dinner. Slack Matthew @chimatt with any questions/concerns about food.
Voting meeting credit for those who missed Elections I but joined later.
For example, if you first joined during Elections II, you will not get the service hour for Elections II but instead a voting meeting credit (this event).
Shifts:
When: Tue. Nov. 17, 2026, 9 p.m.– 10 p.m.
Where: https://umich.zoom.us/j/95120152352 (password is pinned in the slack under #general-announcements)
No attendance limit. 5 attendees so far.
When: Tue. Nov. 17, 2026, 9 p.m.– 10 p.m.
Where: GGBL 2505
No attendance limit. 18 attendees so far.
Elections IV

Semesterly elections for the Winter 2026 Officer Corps. All electees and actives are encouraged to attend.
Sign up by 6:30 PM on Sunday 11/15 for dinner. Slack Matthew @chimatt with any questions/concerns about food.
last one
Semesterly elections for the Fall 2026 Officer Corps. All electees and actives are encouraged to attend.
Sign up by 6:30 PM on Sunday 11/15 for dinner. Slack Matthew @chimatt with any questions/concerns about food.
Voting meeting credit for those who missed Elections I but joined later.
For example, if you first joined during Elections II, you will not get the service hour for Elections II but instead a voting meeting credit (this event).
Shifts:
When: Tue. Nov. 17, 2026, 10 p.m.– 11 p.m.
Where: https://umich.zoom.us/j/95120152352 (password is pinned in the slack under #general-announcements)
No attendance limit. 5 attendees so far.
When: Tue. Nov. 17, 2026, 10 p.m.– 11 p.m.
Where: GGBL 2505
No attendance limit. 18 attendees so far.
Elections V

Semesterly elections for the Winter 2026 Officer Corps. All electees and actives are encouraged to attend.
Sign up by 6:30 PM on Sunday 11/15 for dinner. Slack Matthew @chimatt with any questions/concerns about food.
last one
Semesterly elections for the Fall 2026 Officer Corps. All electees and actives are encouraged to attend.
Sign up by 6:30 PM on Sunday 11/15 for dinner. Slack Matthew @chimatt with any questions/concerns about food.
Voting meeting credit for those who missed Elections I but joined later.
For example, if you first joined during Elections II, you will not get the service hour for Elections II but instead a voting meeting credit (this event).
Shifts:
When: Tue. Nov. 17, 2026, 11 p.m.– Wed. Nov. 18, 2026, 12 a.m.
Where: https://umich.zoom.us/j/95120152352 (password is pinned in the slack under #general-announcements)
No attendance limit. 3 attendees so far.
When: Tue. Nov. 17, 2026, 11 p.m.– Wed. Nov. 18, 2026,12 a.m.
Where: GGBL 2505
No attendance limit. 16 attendees so far.
🍩 Cider & Donuts

Pass out cider & donuts in the Dude Connector!
Shifts:
When: Wed. Nov. 18, 2026, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Where: Dude Connector
Shift is 4/4 full.
When: Wed. Nov. 18, 2026, 12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Where: Dude Connector
Shift is 4/4 full.
MindSET III

Work with local 3rd-5th grade students on designing, building, and testing engineering problems during MindSET III!
When: Sun. Nov. 22, 2026, 2 p.m.– 5 p.m.
Where: EECS 1303
Event is 6/30 full.
NROTC Tutoring

Answer questions for NROTC Midshipmen in introductory courses like PHYSICS 140/240 and MATH 115/116 during their study hours.
Shifts:
Click event for shift details
Fifth General

Present a PowerPoint of your electee team's choice in TBP's semesterly PowerPoint party. The team with the top-voted presentation (by the audience) gets the honor of Pi(e)-ing the President.
As a reminder, electee exams are due by this meeting and should be sent to Aidan either over Slack as a PDF or in person on paper.
Dinner will be provided - please sign up by 6:30 pm on Sunday 11/29 to guarantee a plate. Slack Matthew @chimatt with any questions/concerns about food.
When: Tue. Dec. 1, 2026, 6:30 p.m.– 8:30 p.m.
Where: GGBL 2505
No attendance limit. 65 attendees so far.
🥯 The Breakfast Parties IV

Pass out bagels in the Dude connector!
Shifts:
When: Wed. Dec. 2, 2026, 8:30 a.m.– 9 a.m.
Where: Dude connector
Shift is 4/4 full.
When: Wed. Dec. 2, 2026, 9 a.m.–10 a.m.
Where: Dude connector
Shift is 4/4 full.
When: Wed. Dec. 2, 2026, 10 a.m.–11 a.m.
Where: Dude connector
Shift is 4/4 full.
Officer Meetings (December)

Open to all members! Come and see how the officers run our organization.
Shifts:
When: Sun. Dec. 6, 2026, 6:30 p.m.– 8 p.m.
Where: 2906 Cooley
No attendance limit. 0 attendees so far.
When: Sun. Dec. 13, 2026, 6:30 p.m.– 8 p.m.
Where: 2906 Cooley
No attendance limit. 0 attendees so far.
VOLUNTEER - Order of the Engineer

-we will have food near the end of the event
-we will try to wrap up by 1:00 - 1:30 PM
-please wear casual/business casual attire
-if you are planning to attend and volunteer, please send EVPs a slack message
When: Wed. Dec. 16, 2026, 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
Where: Palmer Commons Great Lakes Room
Event is 6/10 full.
ATTENDEE - Order of the Engineer

Sign Up form:
tbpmig.org/ooe
FAQ:
tbpmig.org/OoE_FAQ
Questions?
Send an email to ooe-staff@umich.edu
When: Wed. Dec. 16, 2026, 10 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Where: Palmer Commons Great Lakes Room

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Solidworks/CAD Workshop