About Us
Engineers Without Borders is a student-run organization dedicated to helping local and international communities create sustainable, community-driven solutions in order to improve their quality of life. The chapter at the University of Massachusetts Amherst operates programs in Ghana and Kenya to help locals develop clean, reliable, and convenient water infrastructure projects.
Engineers Without Borders is a student-run organization dedicated to helping local and international communities create sustainable, community-driven solutions in order to improve their quality of life. The chapter at the University of Massachusetts Amherst operates programs in Ghana and Kenya to help locals develop clean, reliable, and convenient water infrastructure projects.
Spring Semester Updates [01/25/2019]
Welcome back everyone! Winter break is over and its time to get started with EWB again. Over break, the Kenya project had a successful trip, and we're looking to keep that momentum rolling right into the semester. There's some important information and changes from last year that everyone should be aware of.
We will be having the first chapter meeting of the semester on Wednesday Feb. 6th, at 6pm in Elab 306. You can sign up for the chapter meeting [here]. Additionally, E-Board elections are coming up, and you should submit nominations (either yourself or someone else) as soon as possible, as the form will be closing soon. You can find the link for E-Board nominations [here].
Next, if you're interested in becoming more involved with the chapter, there are some exciting events coming up that you can participate and volunteer for. Our chapter has been invited to attend an EWB conference at the University of Connecticut on Feb. 2. If you're interested in going, send an email to ewb.umass@gmail.com. Looking ahead to March, our annual auction fundraiser will be held on March 30th at the Old Chapel here on campus, and we're looking for volunteers willing to help plan the event. If you'd like to get involved with this, you can sign up at [this] link.
Finally, there has been a room change for the Kenya project, and we will now be meeting in ELab 306 instead of in ELab 323. The time is still the same however.
We will be having the first chapter meeting of the semester on Wednesday Feb. 6th, at 6pm in Elab 306. You can sign up for the chapter meeting [here]. Additionally, E-Board elections are coming up, and you should submit nominations (either yourself or someone else) as soon as possible, as the form will be closing soon. You can find the link for E-Board nominations [here].
Next, if you're interested in becoming more involved with the chapter, there are some exciting events coming up that you can participate and volunteer for. Our chapter has been invited to attend an EWB conference at the University of Connecticut on Feb. 2. If you're interested in going, send an email to ewb.umass@gmail.com. Looking ahead to March, our annual auction fundraiser will be held on March 30th at the Old Chapel here on campus, and we're looking for volunteers willing to help plan the event. If you'd like to get involved with this, you can sign up at [this] link.
Finally, there has been a room change for the Kenya project, and we will now be meeting in ELab 306 instead of in ELab 323. The time is still the same however.
Recent News
End of Semester News [12/18/2018]
Now that the fall 2019 semester is ending, there are a few updates for everyone. The first is that there will be E-Board elections coming up at the beginning of the spring semester. In order to participate, you must be nominated for a position (either by yourself or by others), and the link to the nomination form can be found [HERE]. Additionally, for members who are looking to become more involved, you can now volunteer to help plan our auction fundraiser in the spring. Finally, there is an EWB conference coming up in the spring, and any members who are interested should send an email to obtain more information to ewb.umass@gmail.com.
Good luck on finals, happy holidays, and have a great break!
The EWB E-Board
Good luck on finals, happy holidays, and have a great break!
The EWB E-Board
EWB: Sweat for Clean Water [10/10/2018]
**The 5k will be this Satuday at 10am, rain or shine. See you there!**
Engineers Without Borders hosting a 5K run and 3K walk on campus for people of all ages at the end of October. You will be supporting the students in EWB to travel to the communities in Africa. Prizes will be given to first and second place male and female runners and other prizes to be announced the day of.
Halloween costumes are welcomed!
For more information, see [this page]
Engineers Without Borders hosting a 5K run and 3K walk on campus for people of all ages at the end of October. You will be supporting the students in EWB to travel to the communities in Africa. Prizes will be given to first and second place male and female runners and other prizes to be announced the day of.
Halloween costumes are welcomed!
For more information, see [this page]
October Chapter Meeting and Group Hike [10/06/2018]
Our October chapter meeting will be on Wednesday October 10th, at 6pm in ILC S140. We will be having a guest speaker, Timothy Ford, so don't miss it! Also, bring your questions - the more the merrier! If you plan to attend, please sign up using this [Eventbrite Link] at least 24 hours in advance.
Also, we're planning an EWB hike sometime this month, but we need your help to decide on the day! Use [this link] to vote for the day that would work best for you.
Also, we're planning an EWB hike sometime this month, but we need your help to decide on the day! Use [this link] to vote for the day that would work best for you.
