About Us |
Engineers Without Borders - University of Rochester (EWB-UR) is a student-run non-profit organization dedicated to bettering the global community through providing sustainable solutions to infrastructure and engineering problems in developing and disadvantaged areas, as well as providing community outreach and raising awareness in the process.
Founded in 2009, EWB-UR acts as an official branch of Engineers Without Borders- USA, a global organization with over 250 active chapters. To find out more, check out our website, and our general meetings. Feel free to email us at [email protected] for questions. |
Our mission |
The University of Rochester Chapter of Engineers Without Borders (EWB-UR) seeks to partner with developing communities worldwide in order to improve their quality of life through the design and implementation of sustainable engineering projects. We provide an environment for students to apply their academic skills to real world problems in an internationally responsible and globally beneficial way. Our vision is a world in which all communities have the capacity to meet their basic human needs.
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Chapter Structure |
Publicity Committee
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Responsible for maintaining presence of UR-EWB on-campus and in the community through social media advertising (Facebook & Instagram), monthly newsletter, and multimedia marketing.
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Project Committee
Events Committee
Fundraising Committee
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Responsible for the organization and implementing of all program related elements. Most of the committee's responsibilities include assessment, design and implementation.
Responsible for outreach, education, and planning on campus events for UR-EWB. Also works to develop UR-EWB's presence on campus and in the community through fundraising and awareness events.
Responsible for raising money for our program/current project! Works on tabling, event planning, and donation organizing.
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Get Involved |
Interested in joining or working with EWB-UR? There are many ways to get involved, from making a contribution to becoming a member!
You can get involved directly by joining our chapter at the University of Rochester, support us through donations, or simply keep in touch through social media and spread the word! We're always looking for new members! If you go to the University of Rochester and are interested in becoming a member of an organization that is both fun and extremely rewarding, you should seriously consider joining our club. We are looking for students of all majors and backgrounds to help our causes.
General Meetings: Tuesdays 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm in Douglass 403 Contact us at [email protected] Follow our Instagram @urewb |
