Friday 11/15/2002:  Elections and Curriculum Review

New officers will be elected to position by majority vote of attending student members.  You MUST be present to cast a vote.  Additionally the curriculum review provides an opportunity for all students to voice their opinions and provide constructive criticism for the programs offered within the ISE department.  Food will be provided during discussions moderated by the HFES officers.  Time and places are to be determined shortly.  All student members are expected to attend

Friday 11/1/02:  New Student Forum

HFES will be holding this event, where there will be a panel of several professors in the Human Factors option area.  These professors will be presenting their research interests and projects, and available for further discussions with students planning to choose their advisors.  This event will be a great opportunity, for new students in particular, to approach a potential advisor.  This event will be held in 542 Whittemore from 11:00am-12:30pm  (Drinks and food will be served)

Friday 11/1/02:  HFES Halloween Party and International Potluck

This year we decided to mix the international potluck with a Halloween theme.  Suzanne was kind enough to offer her residence for the festivities.  Dishes from all over the country were shared by all while those in costumes (as well as Suzanne's cats) provided the entertainment.  Check out the pictures here:  International Halloween Potluck Pictures

Tuesday 10/01/02:  The Annual Alumni Dinner

Always a huge social event, this years Alumni Dinner promises to be one of the largest ever.  This is an event that reunites current and past VT students and faculty.  The alumni dinner will be at Capitol City Brewing Company (map on website) at the Inner Harbor and within easy walking distance from the Marriott.  It will start on Tuesday October 1^st  at 6:00-immeditly after the HFES national student social. 

Monday-Friday  9/30/02-10/04/02:  HFES National Conference

The Baltimore conference had one of the largest V-tech attendances in history.  Members participated in workshops, technical sessions, and enjoyed the many social events.  The V-Tech HFES chapter was also awarded the "Outstanding Student Chapter of the Year Award" for the second consecutive year.  This is the fist time in HFES history that a student chapter has recived this great honor twice.  You may see some of the pictures here:  Baltimore 2002 Pictures

This years conference is at the Marriott in Baltimore’s Inner-Harbor starting September 30 through October 4.  Those who need more information can find it at   http://hfes.org/meetings/2002menu.html Many of our students & faculty will be presenting and over 40 VT-HFES members will be there.

Registration fee is $110.00, which is applicable only to student member (of the national HFES).  For those who are currently not a student member, the required application form is available at the HFES bulletin board on the hallway of the 5th floor Whittemore Hall.  On-line application is also available and faster (visit http://hfes.org).  Endorsement from a full HFES member is required, and Dr. Nussbaum has agreed to do this for you.

The discounted rate at the Holiday Inn ($129/night) is still available. Only nine rooms left, however. So please reserve yours ASAP.  The hotel's phone # is: (410) 685-3500.  An additional third person can be accommodated in the room with an extra $15/night.

If you are going to HFES this year you should consider ordering business cards. Printing services will do them for you starting at $18 for 500 in black ink only, and it takes about 2 weeks.
http://www.printing.vt.edu/started/common.php

Saturday 9/7/02: Fall Picnic & First Regular Meeting of the Semester

This years annual fall picnic will take place on Saturday, September 7, 2002 from 11:00-3:00 at Blacksburg municipal park shelter 3. This is a pot-luck, so please bring a dish to share. We'll have American foods, as well as tasty dishes from across the globe. HFES will provide drinks and the supplies.  You're welcome and encouraged to bring family and friends along.  Additionally there will be several fun games such as a tugawar and three legged race.  Of course no fall picnic would be complete without the traditional SOCCER game!!  This year we hope to start a new trend that doesn’t include somebody visiting the doctor’s office. 

As always this will be a great time for new students to meet returning students and faculty.  Additionally we will also be holding our first regular chapter meeting.  As such, please try to attend the picnic no later than 11:30 so we can begin the meeting.  The actual meeting will not last long.   Topics will include mentor introductions, forums, future meeting time, dues (please bring $10 if you have not paid this year), and semester planning.

A map is provided below for those who don't know where this picnic is located.  If you need transportation please contact one of the officers listed in the contacts page.