The UofA chapter was recently featured on Breakfast Television as a part of the upcoming Engg Expo. Check out the video at the following link: http://www.criticalmention.com/components/url_gen/play_flash.php?autoplay=1&clip_info=2247934683|0|59^2247936052|0|59^2247937427|0|59^

Thanks to all of those who came out to our first meeting on Wednesday, September 14! If you'd like to learn more about EWB, or if you weren't able to make it, we have an EWB 101 session running this Saturday (details below). Feel free to come for as much or as little as you're able to - you can come for whatever sessions you want, and leave if you have other commitments. Following EWB 101, there will also be a party at Sierra's house.

EWB 101
When: Saturday, September 17; 1-5pm
Where: CAB 229
What: Sessions on EWB's history, African and Canadian programs, leadership skills, and even some logistical details like National Conference and membership dues (as well as baking by the beautiful Tanya!).

EWB Party
When: Saturday, September 17; 7pm
Where: Sierra's House (Need the address? Come to EWB 101 or email ian@ualberta.ewb.ca)
What: Chill out after EWB 101, meet other chapter members, and have a good time partying!

Junior Fellowship Applications
Interested in working in Africa on the ground with EWB's African Programs?  Want to engage in an intensive learning and growth opportunity that will challenge you to push beyond your limits? The Junior Fellowship program is an exciting opportunity to contribute to EWB on the ground in Africa for four months as well as commit to making change a reality both in Africa as well as in Canada.

For more information on the program visit http://www.ualberta.ewb.ca/jf or email Fraser at frasermah@ewb.ca. Application forms are available for download below and are due by October 15th at midnight (emailed to frasermah@ewb.ca).

A Joint Dinner Meeting with the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering (CSCE)

When: Thursday, September 15, 2011
Registration & Cocktails: 5:30pm | Dinner: 6:30pm | Presentation: 7:30pm
Where: Faculty Club, University of Alberta (11435 Saskatchewan Dr)

CSCE and EWB have partnered to bring you "Environmental Emergency Response and The Rainbow Pipeline Spill". Presented by Greg Carter, director of the Alberta Environment Support & Emergency Response Team, this talk will focus on the recent emergency response to the Rainbow Pipeline Spill and the repercussion of the incident.

This event is free to attend with the purchase of a $10 CSCE Student Membership. For more information, see www.csceedmonton.org. To register for the event, visit: http://september152011.eventbrite.com

Update: for those of you alarmed by my last post, my host mother is alive and well! In fact, she “feels strong.” No need to panic, and sorry if I made you worry. I was very worried myself when I wrote that post, and it definitely showed! But I repeat, my Ghana Mama is a-okay and she thanks you for your concern. Now on to more frivolous topics…

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Hello everyone!  Jeff here with a quick update on behalf of the entire Chapter!

First of all, please excuse the gender inequality in my quote, but it was the shortest, most relevant quote I could find about going West.  Now why would I be talking about going West?  Simple!  Our Chapter's delegation recently (okay it was two days ago, but seriously, i needed to catch up on sleep...) from EWB's Western Retreat!

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“If it weren’t for used clothing imports from abroad, we Malawians would have no other option but to walk around totally naked.” -          Mr. Matthews, farmer in Bongowongo village One of the big issues often discussed in the development sector … Continue reading →