The Chicagoland Professional Chapter of Engineers Without Borders is pleased to be hosting the 2007 Great Lakes Regional Workshop. The workshop will take place September 28-30 at the campus of the University of Illinois at Chicago in the heart of Chicago, Illinois.Highlights include hands on demonstrations of water testing technology and concrete mixing, a career fair, and talks from experts from academia and non-governmental organizations.
Come and help make the Great Lakes Region stronger through stronger skills and relationships!
Register Online Now
Online registration ends September 23rd. There is an increased registration fee at the door.
Book a room at a reduced rate ($169/night) at the Chicago Metro Crowne Plaza, which is in walking distance of the conference. Call 312-829-5000 and reference the Engineers Without Borders rate. The deadline for this rate is September 5th.
Download the Great Lakes Region Workshop Draft Agenda
Location Details:
Directions to campus by car or mass transit.
UIC campus map indicating Student Center East (SCE), where the workshop will be held in the Illinois Room.
Map of hotel in relation to campus.
There is parking in a garage at the northeast corner of Taylor and Halsted. Street parking is difficult to find.
Just added! There are scheduled dinners for Friday and Saturday night. $15 for each night includes meal, beverages, and great company! Just sign up when you register. If you have already registered and would like to attend, please contact EWB-USA before September 23rd.
Update: Thanks for everyone who made this workshop such a success. Presentation notes have been posted on the regional website.
