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3/18/08
Welcome back from Spring Break! E-Ball is just around the corner! This amazingly super sweet semi-formal party will be Saturday March 29th. Tickets are $10/person and include dinner, drinks, and dancing.
Here's the deal with dates: Each engineer can purchase a ticket for him/herself plus a ticket for 2 extra dates (who may or may not be engineers).
WHAT: E-Ball (the semi-formal event that makes your Trinity friends wish
they were engineers), includes dinner and drinks
WHEN: March 29th, 6:30pm-11:00pm
WHERE: CIEMAS
WHY: because ESG loves you!!!!
TICKETS sold:
WHEN: Tues.-Wed.(Mar 20-21): 11am-4pm, Thurs. (Mar 22): 10am-5pm
WHERE: Twinnie's
HOW MUCH: $10/person, max purchase of 3 tickets/person (flex and cash
accepted)
PARTY FAVOR (i.e. slap bracelet) with ticket purchase!!!!!!!!
2/19/08
Hey All, This week is National Engineering Week and we have some stuff for you!!
Wednesday (Feb 20th)
• Donuts in Teer Basement, 9-10 a.m.
• East Campus Design Competition (open to Pratt and Trinity students)
@ 6-7:30 p.m. in the Marketplace
Thursday (Feb 21st)
• Bagels in Teer Basement, 9-10 a.m.
• Blues @ the Smart Home featuring “Soulless Dogs”, 9 to 11 p.m.
o Soulless Dogs Blues Band will perform from 9-11 p.m. allowing engineers to • relax and kick the problem set blues off for the week. Light food and beer (for those 21 and over) will be provided.
Friday (Feb 22nd)
• Bagels in Teer Basement, 9-10 a.m.
• E-Social: Events in Twinnie’s/Engineering Quad @ 4 p.m. Bring a Trinity friend…..free “Everyone Loves a Trinity Student” and “Everyone Loves an Engineering Student” t-shirts for all who participate in an engineering competition.
o Competitions (open to Pratt and Trinity students AND faculty!)
• Arm Wrestling Contest
• Tower Design Contest
• Trivia Contest
• Peanut Shelling Contest
REMEMBER TO BRING ALL YOUR TRINITY AND PRATT FRIENDS TO THIS TRINITY VS PRATT E-SOCIAL!! T-SHIRTS FOR EVERYONE WHO PARTICIPATES!!!
Because ESG loves you!!!
2/5/08
CONGRATS to the newly-elected ESG!
- President: Mary Ellen Koran
- Executive VP: Patrick Ye
- Treasurer: Phillip Danser
- Secretary: Jess Barlow
- Community Service Chair: Mollie O.
- Publicity Chair: Soo Choi
- Communications Chair: Rita Lin
- Pres '09: Alex G.
- Pres '10: Ankit P.
- Pres '11: Maura M.
SWE E-social this Friday, be there!
1/28/08
Here are the candidates running to be YOUR ESG reps!
Vice President:
Jason Greenhut:
I am running for Vice President of ESG to fulfill the mission of the Engineering Student Government: to represent the engineering student body in all matters related to the Pratt School of Engineering. Most of all, I want to serve as Vice President so that I can represent student interests to the ESG council. Whether it is a single student with an ambitious idea, an engineering club requesting funding for a project, or an angry mob demanding free t-shirts, I will make sure that all every voice is heard. I would also like focus on creating more student-faculty interactions. Though faculty are certainly accessible to students academically, ESG sponsored lunches would foster a more personal student-faculty experience. Finally, as Vice President, I would continue ESG’s superb service record to the engineering student body. Through my 2 ½ years at Duke, I have experienced the joys of ESG sponsored E-socials, E-picnic, and E-softball, and I would maintain that tradition of excellence. I sat on my high school student council for four years, and I will use that experience to accomplish my goals next year. As a candidate for Vice President of the Engineering Student Government, I pledge to work as hard as I must to ensure that no student’s voice is left unheard.
Patrick Ye:
My name is Patrick Ye, and I'm a sophomore running for executive vice president. I was elected Class of 2010 president last year, and some of my contributions include providing pizza for a Physics 62 review session, helping to organize Exam Breakers, and running a cell phone service survey to improve reception in Pratt. As vice president, I think I have the experience to help lead the incoming ESG members. Besides ESG, I've been active in Pratt through Engineers Without Borders and as a Pratt Ambassador. I'd love to serve as your ESG representative and make Pratt more fun for everyone.
Community Service Chair:
Rita Lin:
Hi there, I'm Rita, a class of 2010 BME major. I've been part of ESG for the past year, so am really looking forward to continuing to be involved with making your Pratt experience amazing. I was the community service representative for my freshman dorm, Alspaugh, last year and spent much of my time coordinating exciting events with the house council. If elected, some of the ideas I'd have include making holiday cards for hospital patients as part of e-social, buy-in-donation Pratt Assassins, most likely divided by class, and continuing to host engineering activities once a week with the students at the elementary school on Central campus. Thanks for your time, have a good day!
Mollie Oudenhoven:
Duke University comprises such a large part of the Durham community that I believe we are in a position to make a large difference outside the borders of our school. For the past two years, I have been a tutor at one of the local elementary schools for America Reads/America Counts. One of the foremost challenges for this community this area revolves around keeping children engaged in their schooling, especially in the math and science areas. I would like to implement a type of mentoring program to inspire and excite kids about the sciences. For such a small gesture, it can make a large difference.
Treasurer:
Phillip Danser:
As treasurer, I will create financial transparency within ESG. I will accomplish this by preparing a financial report at each ESG meeting. Officers will get a better grasp of how much funding is available to sponsor new events and increase funding for student groups. I am qualified to become treasurer because I have had real-world financial experience. I have managed 200+ eBay transactions and have analyzed register reports for AT&T Mobility. My majors are Civil & Environmental Engineering and Public Policy Studies. I currently serve as Class of 2011 Engineering Student Government President.
Secretary:
Jessica Barlow:
Hi my name is Jessica Barlow and I am a Junior CE running for Secretary of ESG. I would be a great secretary because I am a very organized and responsible person, and I complete tasks well ahead of any deadlines. I also have very neat and legible handwriting and am very good at taking notes at meetings. I am also extremely involved in Pratt through the American Society of Civil Engineers and Society of Women Engineers. I love being an engineer and hope to spread my enthusiasm to everyone within Pratt!
Pres ('09):
Alex Gorham:
Dearest Pratt,
What will we see in the coming year?
Ceaseless problem sets in the basement of Teer?
Breaking edge research on science’s frontier?
More people at e-socials enjoying the beer?
To help, here are some of my modest plans
Hudson vending machine with soda cans
Book exchanges making high price bans
Wine tasting sessions for the gustation fans
More surprises may come our way
But let’s not discourage or dismay
Instead strike a balance between work and play
And enjoy life in Pratt each and everyday
(this is so cute, props Alex! :D)
Pres ('10):
Ankit Prasad:
DEEDS NOT WORDS. As Class of '10 President, I will represent YOUR VOICE in the Engineering community with DEDICATION and PASSION. I will ensure ESG's functioning is TRANSPARENT and ANY 2010 engineering student may approach me anytime in person, phone (919-943-6303), or email (ap77@duke.edu) for comments, suggestions, or criticism about ESG's programs and policies. As a member of the IA board for two years I have been crucial in successfully organizing major campus events such as foodfest and springternational and I shall bring the same level of DISCIPLINE and LOYALTY to ESG. VOTE FOR ANKIT PRASAD. AND BE HEARD.
Pres ('11):
Maura Mulroy:
Hello freshmen engineers! I’m running to be your class president because I love Pratt and I want to give back to our amazing engineering community. I think I am a good candidate because I know how to listen to and fulfill student needs. I’ve had extensive student government experience, including heading a committee that obtained a $20,000 grant to refurbish a part of my high school. Perhaps more importantly, I’m a fun and approachable person. I sincerely enjoy meeting my fellow engineers and I want to help organize events that you’ll all want to attend. Vote for me, Maura Mulroy.
Avishek Panth:
I am a stand for moving the ESG from its traditional role as mainly a social event organizer to a role in which the ESG represents the totality of engineering students' interests. I will push for the ESG to assume a greater degree of administrative privileges, liaison with the administration and the DSG, provide discretionary spending to class presidents (so engineers of the class of 2011 can organize our own events), and give out more free t-shirts (so I don't have to do laundry as often). For someone with the determination to see an idea through its implementation and the listening to hear what needs to be done, vote Avishek Panth for Class of 2011 President.
Mark Elstein:
Dear Pratt freshmen and undergraduates,
I would like to run for ESG freshman president because I am passionate about engineering, and I want us all to have a great time! I consider myself to be deeply attached to the Pratt community and a proud member of it, and would love to serve our student body. I would work hard to represent you all, advocate our common interests, and bring fun events to E-Socials and other planned occasions that you would enjoy. Of course, I am hungry for everyone’s input and suggestions, because each and every one of us counts, and my goal is to make Pratt as exciting and interesting as possible. I want us to be able to walk away from an event saying, “That’s one of the great things about Pratt.” Furthermore, I am interested in continuing to get to know as many of you as possible.
I am involved in several engineering clubs, including Smart Home, RoboCup, Motorsports (FSAE), Wired 2 Achieve, and CPS149S, and am a member of Randolph dormitory’s House Council as the technology chair and floor representative. I am or have been a participant in a variety of non-engineering clubs such as Environmental Alliance, Duke University Union’s Major Attractions committee, Habitat for Humanity, and Cable 13. I am also an alumnus of the Focus program Virtual Realities.
For more information and updates, please visit my campaign Website at: http://www.duke.edu/~mpe3/vote/esg.
Whomever you vote for, I just hope that our Pratt experience continues to be a blast!
All the best, Mark P. Elstein Class of 2011
Publicity Chair:
Soo Choi:
I am running for Publicity Chair of ESG because I wish to break the stereotype that engineers do not know how to have fun by planning a lot of fun events and most importantly publicize and advertise them better. Furthermore, I would love to get involved in the planning of the legendary engineering T-shirts and make sure they are representative of what we are: funny and smart. Overall, I want to get involved more in the Pratt community. I believe I am well suited for this position as I love planning events, dedicated, friendly and a fun-loving person.
1/27/08
Tentative calendar for Spring '08!
- 2/1- ESG Elections
- 2/1- Capitol One E-Social
- 2/8- SWE E-Social
- 2/15- Edwards E-Social
- 2/22- Pratt v Trinity E-Social (new club co-sponsoring)
- 2/29- E-Social (Open to a Sponsor)
- 3/29- E-Ball
- 3/28- Mr. Pratt Competition at E-Social
- 4/4- Egg Drop E-Social/Robotics
- 4/5- E-Softball
- 4/11- E-Picnic
- 4/18- ASCE/ASME E-Social (Confirm with Clubs that this is ok)
- 4/25-4/27- EXAM Breakers
1/22/08
Happy new semester! It's that time of the year again, ESG elections! If you are interested in running, please look through the following forms. These forms are due on the 25th and elections are the 31st! Good luck and choose wisely!
Media:ESG_2007_Election_Sheet.doc
12/9/07
SUNDAY (today): Bagels and fruit!!!! 2:00PM MONDAY: PIZZZZZZZZZZZZZA 6:00PM
Teer basement!!!
Much love and luck for finals, ESG
12/3/07
The "Make new friends" Pratt shirt has been added to Pratt Gear!
11/12/07
E-SOCIAL!! Twinnie's 4:00-6:00PM Friday
This week the ME/CEs are fostering festive spirit by sponsoring a PIE-EATING CONTEST and HOT CHOCOLATE for all!!
Haymaker Riot will be playing during e-social!
10/17/07
Hello Pratt!
This Friday we're having E-Oktoberfest! Come enjoy a wide selection of BEVERAGES and food (German sausages & kraut, pretzels, peanuts, corn on the cob). Additionally, we'll be enjoying live music from down by avalon (featuring our own Dr. Needham on drums).
Who: you!
What: e-oktoberfest (lots of beverages, food, and a band)
When: Friday Oct 19 from 4-6pm
Where: e-quad
Why: because ESG, EWB, DSG, Campus Council, German Club, and The Duke Smart
Home Program all love you!!
10/14/07
If you are interested in becoming an editor for JUPITER, an undergraduate research journal, info sessions will be tomorrow Monday 10/15 and Tuesday 10/16 in the Teer basement at 7:30 PM! Please email mik3@duke.edu or nk23@duke.edu if you have any questions.
Beerfest is this upcoming Friday, more information coming soon.
Congratulations to Phillip Danser who is our new Freshman Class President!
