Weekly News & Updates | December 2, 2020
A LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL
A few years ago, my family and I decided to start a new Christmas tradition. Every year, we pack our stuff in the SUV (along with our 150-pound Great Dane, Owen) and drive 1,400 miles from D.C. to my hometown of Houston. Along the way, we stop in New Orleans, to stay in a quaint hotel and explore one of my favorite cities and all that it has to offer...
DOUBLE YOUR DONATION NOW THROUGH DECEMBER 31
The 2020-2021 Bright Minds ScholarSHPE Campaign officially kicked off yesterday with a goal of raising $1 million to support SHPE scholars. All donations make a difference and this year, and each donation before the end of the year will be matched by Board Chair Miguel Alemañy, up to $15,000. Donate now and double your impact!
LOCAL INDIANA NPR STATION PROMOTES SHPE
Karen Santos, Regional Student Representative for Region 6 and student at The Ohio State University, spoke briefly with WFIU Public Radio reporter Paola Marizan about how SHPE fosters community among Hispanic STEM students.
GIVE THE GIFT OF SHPE SWAG THIS HOLIDAY SEASON!
Check out the new and classic merchandise in the SHPE Mercado and discover the perfect gift for the fellow or future SHPE member in your life. Use the code HOLIDAY10 to get 10% off now and place your order by December 14 for the best chance of receiving your order before Christmas.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
SHPE CLOSED - Winter Holidays | December 24 - January 1
RLDC 5 | March 4-6, 2021 | Virtual | Dates are subject to change!
RLDC 6 | March 25-29, 2021 | Virtual | Dates are subject to change!
RLDC 1 | April 7-11, 2021 | Virtual | Dates are subject to change!
RLDC 2 | April 13-16, 2021 | Virtual | Dates are subject to change!
RLDC 7 | April 15-18, 2021 | Virtual | Dates are subject to change!
RLDC 3 | April 22-25, 2021 | Virtual | Dates are subject to change!
2021 National Convention | November 10-14, 2021 | Orlando, FL
Please email marketing@shpe.org if you have an event to add to the calendar.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Below is the contact information for the departments within SHPE. If you have an inquiry for us, please reach out using one of the email addresses below.

Career Services: careercenter@shpe.org
Corporate Relations/Sales: partnerships@shpe.org
Events: events@shpe.org
Information Technology: it@shpe.org
Marketing: marketing@shpe.org
Membership: membership@shpe.org
Programs: programs@shpe.org
Registration: registration@shpe.org
IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Advocacy) Concerns: familia@shpe.org
All Other Inquiries: shpenational@shpe.org

All of these mailboxes are monitored daily and you should expect to hear back within one business day.