Welcome to the local chapter of AIChE. We are part of AIChE National which is an advanced database for chemical Engineers. As a local Chapter of Chicago, we invite everyone to join us and take the chemical industry to the next level in innovation. And this dream can only be achieved through your contributions.

UPCOMING AICHE EVENTS:

PLANT TOUR OF CARGILL

Date: Tuesday, April 14th, 2009

Time: 10 am - 12 pmCarpool Departure Time: 9:20 am at the CEB

Location: 1100 Indianapolis Blvd., Hammond, IN

RSVP by 4/9: Email Dima at uicaiche@gmail.com with you name and whether you can drive or need to carpool. We need drivers!

Tour Summary: We will get tours of the Wet Mill, Refinery, and Starch production areas.

Company Information: http://www.cargill.com/

Cargill is an international producer and marketer of food, agricultural, financial and industrial products and services. Founded in 1865, thisprivately held company employs 160,000 people in 67 countries and specializes in five industry groups:

Agriculture: We originate, process and distribute grain, oilseeds, and other commodities to makers of food and animal nutrition products. We also provide crop and livestock producers with farm services and products.

Food: We collaborate with food manufacturers, foodservice companies and food retailers to help them better serve their customers. We provide high-quality food and beverage ingredients, as well as meat and poultry products.

Health: Through applied science, Cargill develops health-promoting ingredients and ingredient systems for makers of dietary and pharmaceutical products.

Risk Management: We provide our agricultural, food, financial and energy customers with risk management and financial solutions in world markets.

Industrial: Cargill serves industrial users of salt, starch and steel products. We also develop and market sustainable products made from agricultural feedstocks.

AIChE Elections:

Become a more active AIChE member!Put leadership experience on your resume!Improve ChE life at UIC!

Event: Officer electionsDate: Thursday, April 16thTime: 5 pmPlace: CEB (810 S. Clinton St.)

Invite friends who are interested in becoming members or officers!

Open Positions:

1) Vice President: Assist the current president and serve as president the following year. Must have at least 2 years until graduation.(Which is Chris)

2) Treasurer: Manage society finances and reimbursements.

3) Secretary: Take meeting notes and advertise events.

4) Webmaster: Update the website with upcoming events and pertinent information.

5) Events Coordinator: Assist with organizing society events, including guest speakers, plant tours, and social outings.

6) Fundraising Chair: Organize fundraising events.

7) E-Week Chair: Act as liason to Engineering Council and organize E-Week events.