We are one of many Engineers Without Borders student chapters in the country who, under supervision of faculty and professionals, design and implement engineering related projects in disadvantaged communities.

Engineers Without Borders is having its 2nd Annual Fundraising Gala

On April 5th, 2008 from 7pm to 11pm at Portland State University in Hoffman Hall.

For more information and to attend this event, click on upcoming events

For those who want to volunteer to help set up, take down, and run the event. Please email Jen Gillenwater: jen@bgilly.com for more information.

Potential Internship Opportunity in Oaxaca, Mexico

CEE is developing an opportunity for a student in the junior class to
travel next summer to Oaxaca, Mexico. The student would spend 6-8 weeks
working in a privately funded development program in a rural area. The
student will receive travel costs, housing, meals and a small stipend.
PSU course credit will also be available. The selected student will
also be the recipient of a scholarship in their senior year.

The successful applicant must possess:

· High degree of motivation

· Strong work ethic

· Responsibility and reliability

· Ability to work independently

· Basic Spanish skills

More information, including contact info, will be posted as it becomes available. In the mean time you can contact Matt Jordan.

Help Wanted!

We are looking to fill two positions to help out treasurer Norm with his SFC (Student Fund Committee) duties:

Responsiblilities for the SFC Liason include:

-	Meeting the movers and shakers of the PSU circuit
-	Working with the treasurer on writing a budget for the upcoming year
-	Attending SFC meetings/budget hearings (usually food is served) with or in place of the treasurer.

Responsibilities for the Grantwriter include:

-	Seeking out grants supporting engineering service learning and community/infrastructure development projects
-	Writing grant proposals and coordinating with treasurer on submittals

Please contact Norm Buccola at gitbass@gmail.com if you have any interest in either of these positions.

Chinook Books for Sale!

Yes, we have 2007-8 Chinook Books! By buying a Chinook Book, you can support EWB at PSU and get some amazing deals around Portland's local, sustainable business community.

There are two ways to support us by buying Chinook Books:

You can buy Books directly online from Celilo.net by clicking this link. $5 of your purchase will go to EWB at PSU.

Contact Fundraising Coordinator Jennie Gillenwater at jen@bgilly.com to buy a Book directly from our group. The price is one for $20, or 3 Books for $50. $10 of your purchase will go to EWB at PSU.

If you have any questions regarding EWB-PSU or would like to join, send an email to ewbpsu@pdx.edu.