Weekly News & Updates | July 16, 2021
SHPE MOURNS THE PASSING OF ROSEMARIE GARZA
A member of our Familia has passed away tragically. 22-year old Rosemarie Garza, who recently graduated with honors from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a degree in Industrial Engineering, was killed in a hit-and-run crash on July 4. A GoFundMe has been set up in her honor to help cover funeral expenses.

STAR AWARDS DEADLINE EXTENDED TO JULY 19
The SHPE Technical Achievement and Recognition (STAR) Awards recognize those in STEM who are changing lives through their community outreach, work, and research. We encourage you to nominate those you feel represent the best in STEM and embody the SHPE vision.
JOIN US FOR MENTORSHPE 101 TO PREPARE FOR SUCCESS
As we begin to roll out the new and improved MentorSHPE program, first to mentors and then to mentees, we're offering a mentorship how-to webinar on July 27 with best practices and a tour of the new platform. Whether you plan to be a mentor or a mentee, we hope you'll join us to get ready for what will be a life-changing experience.

JUMPSTART YOUR DREAMS AT THE PITCH COMPETITION
Join us for the July 29 latinXfactor webinar to prepare for the first annual SHPE Pitch Competition taking place at the 2021 National Convention. Learn best practices and expert tips for pitching your idea to leading venture capitalists and other investors in this pressure-filled "Shark Tank" style competition.
LEADERSHIP PROGRAM DESIGNED FOR SHPE PROFESSIONALS
"I now know how to effectively communicate the unique value I can bring to my organization."

SHPE and the SMU-Cox Latino Leadership Initiative are excited to offer professional members an exclusive opportunity to complete the high-value and high impact SHPE/SMU-Cox’s Rising Latino Leaders Professional Development Certificate Program. Join us virtually August 30 - September 3.

Space is limited! Register now >
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
NILA 2021 - Part 1 | All Chapter Leaders | Virtual | July 16-18 | Register
STAR Award Nominations Due | July 19 | Nominate
latinXfactor Pitching For Success | July 29 | 8pm ET | Register
NILA 2021 - Part 2 | Chapter Presidents | Virtual | August 13-15 | Register
SMU-Cox Rising Latino Leaders Program | Virtual | Aug 30 - Sept 3 | Register
2021 National Convention | November 10-14 | Orlando, FL | Sign up to be notified
Please email marketing@shpe.org if you have an event to add to the calendar.