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Monday, Sept. 22, 2008

HESTEC Educator Day
More than 1,000 teachers and administrators attend workshops to learn new techniques in teaching science and math.

HESTEC Congressional Roundtable
A prestigious group of corporate and government leaders led by Congressman Rubén Hinojosa convene to discuss issues related to education and proposed solutions.

HESTEC College of Science Symposium & Poster Competition
For University students hear presentations by top researchers and scientists and participate in a research poster competition.

HESTEC College of Education Symposium
Leading experts in education present to university students.

Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008

HESTEC Student Leadership Day
More than 1,000 high schools students participate in a day of leadership activities and competitions.

**  Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008 Latinas Day

HESTEC Latinas Day
More than 1,000 female high school students and their mothers gather for an event that includes inspirational presentations by successful Latinas.

Earn SHPE points by volunteering for any of the following activities:

- Guide Latinas to the event
- Help setting up for lunch (Field House)
- Help setup for Robotics (2:00p.m.)
    - 20 members
- Robotics Trainning
    - Robotics
    - NASA
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** Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008 Robotics

HESTEC Robotics Day
Middle and high school students will learn valuable team building skills through exciting competitions and workshops.

HESTEC Student/Employer Networking Social
Recruiters from corporate and government organizations meet with some of our brightest students to discuss career opportunities.

Earn SHPE points by volunteering for any of the following activities:
- Robotics Competition
    -- 7 Judges
    -- 7 Time keepers
    -- 10 Crowd Control
- Nintendo Company
    -- 10 people needed at The Student Union
         (EHS, Minibaja)

Contact SHPE OFFICERS to Volunteer

**  Friday, Sept. 26, 2008 Tours

HESTEC Student Career Fair
More than 2,000 university students from across South Texas attend the annual event to discuss career opportunities and internships with world-class corporations and government agencies. Although the focus is on science, engineering and technology, the expo is open to other fields.

Earn SHPE points by volunteering for any of the following activities:
-  TOURS
    - HESTEC Trailer Tours
        -6 people needed from 8:30p.m. - 2p.m.
    - Engineering
        - 10 Volunteers needed from 10:30a.m. to 12 noon
        - 10 Volunteers needed from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Contact SHPE OFFICERS to Volunteer

 **  Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008  Community Day

HESTEC International Expo
Thousands of parents and their children and members of the public attend HESTEC International Expo at the UTPA campus for a day of international educational exhibits, entertainment, tours and much more.
Earn SHPE points by volunteering for any of the following activities:
- Booth Setup
    - Volunteers need from 12 noon to 3:00 p.m.
    - SHPE Icecream booth 3:00 p.m. to Close
        (POINtS will be earned per hour of volunteering
    - SWE and EHS also need help with their booth
- NASA Meeting (same volunteers from the trainning)
    - 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
        (10 volunteers needed per hour)
    - 9:00 p.m. to 11:00 Breakdown of Exhibits

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