Each year our chapter takes part in a number of activities to benefit the university and surrounding community. As well as providing free enrichment programs and tutoring, our chapter also works with many local charities and support groups. If you would like to help out, don't hesitate to get involved! Just contact our Community Service Coordinator, Kelly Foster, for more information about local community service activities. In the meantime, check out some of the activities we're involved with!
Provide a free tutoring service for engineering students.
The Greening of Detroit exists to improve the quality of life in Detroit by guiding and inspiring the reforestation of Detroit's neighborhoods, boulevards, and parks through tree planting projects and educational programs.
Habitat for Humanity Detroit works in partnership with the community and families in need to build simple, decent, affordable housing.
Can Drive
We Collect non-perishable food products during the holiday season for under privileged families.
First Robotics Competition
In this competition, members volunteer to judge and help high school students.
Welcome Back Day
Welcome back picnic in which we set up a table with information about Tau Beta Pi.
High School Recruiting
Attend numerous recruiting trips with Dean Thompkins to local area high schools.
BE 1050 Student Panel
Sit on a panel and answer questions about college life for freshman engineers.
Resume Workshop
College Job Fair
Interview Workshop
Meet the College Luncheon
Members volunteered at the luncheon, invited students, organizations, and faculty. Pizza and pop were provided. Provided a venue in which faculty and students could interact in a non-classroom setting as well as meet other student organizations within the college.
Engineering open house
Set up a table along with other student organizations for students to meet and learn about Tau Beta Pi.
Engineering Futures
An interactive seminar which teaches the softer side of engineering and the business world. This module involved group process, conducting meetings and group interaction were some of the skills taught.
Scholar’s Day
Representatives from Tau Beta Pi volunteer for the college and sit on a student panel that answers questions from incoming freshman who are potential Presidential Scholarship recipients.
Bridge Mentor Program
A contingent from Tau Beta Pi volunteered on behalf of the organization to participate in Dean Grimm’s pilot mentoring program. We mentored students who are part of the Bridge program that comprises students who are yet to be enrolled in the Pre-Professional program. 10 members participated.
TI-89 Tutorial Modules
Creating video executables that demonstrate how to use certain functions of the TI-89 calculator.