Here are a list of past events from the 2025-2026 school year:
SHPE Brilliante Banquet 2026
The SHPE Banquet was a memorable evening that brought together students, professionals, and organizations to celebrate excellence, culture, and community. The event embraced an Under the Sea theme, transforming the space into an immersive experience filled with ocean-inspired décor, vibrant colors, and an atmosphere of unity and celebration. Attendees enjoyed a night of connection, reflection, and recognition of the hard work accomplished throughout the year.
A highlight of the evening was the awards ceremony, where we honored outstanding engineers and organizations who made a meaningful impact on campus. These awards recognized individuals and groups who consistently uplifted culture, supported their peers, and contributed to building a stronger, more inclusive community within SHPE and beyond.
Night On Ice
Five organizations—LAU, SLU, SHPE, MEXSA, and SWE—came together for an unforgettable night on the ice, creating a vibrant and energetic atmosphere centered around community and connection. Held at Tennity Ice Pavilion, the event brought students together for an evening filled with skating, music, and laughter.
Attendees enjoyed gliding across the ice while music played, creating a fun and welcoming environment for both experienced skaters and beginners. The night provided a great opportunity to meet new people, strengthen connections between organizations, and build a sense of unity across campus. Overall, the event was a successful and memorable experience that combined fun, culture, and community in one shared space.
Ready, Set, Juego!
MEXSA, SHPE, and Barner-McDuffie came together to host Ready, Set, Juego, a two-night game night experience designed to help students unwind and recharge before break. Held at Barner-McDuffie House on March 4 at 7 PM, the event created a lively and welcoming space where students could step away from their academic responsibilities and enjoy a fun evening with friends.
The night featured a variety of interactive games led by MEXSA, bringing energy, laughter, and friendly competition to the room. Attendees connected with one another, built new friendships, and enjoyed a sense of community throughout the event. Ready, Set, Juego successfully provided a much needed opportunity to de-stress and head into break feeling refreshed and uplifted.
SHPE Executive Board Interest Meeting
SHPE hosted an E-Board Interest Meeting where we reviewed the executive board positions available for the upcoming term.
During the session, we explained the responsibilities, expectations, and impact of each role and answered questions about the election process and time commitment. Members had the opportunity to learn how they can grow as leaders, strengthen their professional skills, and help shape the future of SHPE.
MentorSHPE Reveal
On Tuesday February 3rd, we revealed who the mentees and the mentors were. We also paired them up according to the form that was filled out. We then had a mini bonding event where we got to know each other and made a bond.
First General Body Meeting Spring 26′
On Wednesday 1/21, SU’s SHPE chapter hosted their first General Body Meeting of the Spring Semester. Per usual we elaborated on upcoming events, especially on our upcoming MentorSHPE program. This program allows selected mentees to be paired with a mentor of the same/ similar major to assist them with exposure to campus resources, academic advice, and general professional development. Alongside delicious empanadas, we concluded the general body meeting with a fun spaghetti-tower building activity.
First General Body Meeting
This past Wednesday on September 11th, we hosted our first general body meeting of the of the fall semester! After an action-filled pieing event at our table during the involvement fair, we managed to welcome so many new-comers and regulars to eat warm empanadas, learn how they can get involved with our organization, and to play No Sabo with us!
Thank you as always to everyone that came, and we look forward to seeing you at more of our events. Don’t forget to tune in to our Takeover Tuesdays on our Instagram to get a first-person POV on the day-to-day of ourE-board members 🙂
Here are a list of past events from the 2024-2025 school year:
Varonis Information Session
This past Thursday, March 20th, Nicolas Dowens hosted an information session with us as a representative of Varonis and his experience working for them as a MDDR (Managed Data Detection and Response) Security Analyst . Those that attended were given great, candid insight into what it takes to protect data in a world full of cyber threats, as well as how his education as a computer engineering student at Manhattan University has bolstered his ability to succeed in his position at Varonis.
Thank you to all those who attended, asked questions, and of course to Nicolas for taking the time to speak with our general body!
SHPE, SWE, NSBE Thanksgiving Potluck 2024
What a success!
As we got to look forward to our favorite meals of the year besides family and friends, SHPE, SWE (Society of Women Engineers), and NSBE (National Society of Black Engineers) collaborated in a thanksgiving potluck before the break officially started. With appetizers, sweets, and of course turkey to offer, students representing the executive board alongside the general board members of each organization filled their stomachs and socialized plenty. Thank you all to those who attended, brought food, and made what was a certainly a successful 2024 Thanksgiving potluck!
On behalf of our organization, we hope you an yours had a warm and wonderful thanksgiving!
SHPE National Convention 2024
Between October 30th and November 3rd, our chapter attended the annual SHPE convention in Anaheim, CA! As region 4 members, we had the opportunity to speak to company representatives from the biggest names in tech (Apple, Lockheed Martin, Toyota, General Electric, Whiting Turner, and so many more!).
The career fair was not the only event that made up the five day convention. There were also a multitude of impactful talks from these representatives regarding many topics such as how to be successful in competitive job markets, what their respective companies can offer potential new hires, healthy habits to manage burnout, and so many more. One of communications coordinators Christopher Prestia attended one of these talks hosted by a senior engineer at Honeywell, and had this to say about the talk and the conference in general:
“As a senior at Syracuse University studying aerospace engineering, finding the path to working my dream job as a propulsion engineer seemed impossible to achieve as an ordinary student. However, after attending this talk, speaking to numerous companies, and pondering on advice given to me through these encounters, I gained confidence in where I can take my talents!”
Amongst 15,000 students representing SHPE chapters all over the country and alumni members of these chapters, the sold-out event reminded us of the community we can rely on, the resources that are within our reach for all sorts of career support, and the possibilities that await us through the professional development that prepared us before, during, and after the convention.
Thank you to all of our sponsors for the event and the sponsors that allowed us to attend the convention. We will also like to congratulate all those in our chapter that landed job/ internships and presented research projects!
See some highlights of events from the 2023-2024 school year:
Second Annual SHPE Brillanté Banquet
SHOW UP AND SHOW OUT! Friday, April 19th, SHPE hosted its second annual Brillanté Banquet at the Sheraton Hotel. Every year, SHPE hosts a night to celebrate the contributions to the S.T.E.M. field by Hispanic entrepreneurs as well as the efforts put in by our chapter’s E-board and general body to advocate Hispanic heritage amongst the E.C.S. community.
The theme for this year’s Brillanté Banquet was ‘Noche de Estrellas’ (Night of the Stars), so everyone came dressed to impress! Food and dessert were provided to the furthest extent, and our photo booth was packed!
Thank you to all those who helped put this event together, as well as to our keynote speaker Dr. Victor Duenas for an inspirational speech, and Hennecys Perez and Luis Santin for their great performances!
Hope to see you at next year’s Brillante Banquet!
ECOLAB Happy Hour
On Tuesday, April 16th, ECOLAB generously held an info session in partnership with SHPE and gave well-received advice to our general body. Of course, delicious empanadas and beverages were once again offered while we engaged in the content our hosts Juan Diaz and Veronica Weinreich had for us. They also expanded on how working for the company gave them a sense of importance, where both their voices are heard and where their work directly or indirectly makes a positive impact in the everyday lives of Americans from coast to coast.
Thank you so much to those who were present, and please continue to stay updated with the multiple events we look forward to presenting to you during the month of April!
Watch Party SU vs. NC State
Watch Party SU vs. NC State
Last week on 2/20 SHPE SU’s general body, e-board, and members of the ECS office alike shared time with one another to cheer on our basketball team during their away game at North Carolina State University. It came down to the final minutes of the game before Syracuse took the lead and won 87-83 (take that Wolfpack!).
Thank you to everyone who was able to attend! We look forward to doing more of these activities so that we can continue to be more connected with our general body and share our love for our sports teams.
Stay posted for more news from our organization, and GO ORANGE!
2023 SHPE National Convention
Between Nov. 1st and 5th, we attended SHPE’s 2023 National Convention in Salt Lake City, Utah. With over 300+ exhibitors and 200+ speakers, there were more than enough events for every SHPE chapter to attend and learn from. Our “Road to Convention 2023” events we held during the week prior fully prepared us to connect with the companies we spoke to, as well as with the other SHPE organizations representing their respective universities. Outside the convention center, we made sure to check out what the city had to offer, and create memories with our own SHPE familia.
We want to thank the ECS Office of Inclusive Excellence, ECS Career Services, and SOURCE for their hard work that made this trip possible!
