NSBE@VT NEWSLETTER

Happy Tuesday NSBEsties!

Don’t forget to stay connected by following us on Instagram and joining our GroupMe. Also if you are not already a member of our chapter, make sure to fill out our Membership Form. Keep reading for important updates!

🍂 Fall Regional Conference (FRC) 2025
One of the biggest events in Region II is back! Every fall, NSBE chapters from across the East Coast come together for a weekend of workshops, networking, leadership development, and fun. FRC is also an incredible opportunity to meet recruiters, at the career fair, so it’s the perfect place to make an impression and take steps toward internships or full-time jobs.

📍 When & Where: October 31 – November 2, 2025 | Raleigh, NC

📅 Applications are due Thursday, September 18th at 11:59 PM.
💻 Find the application under the Trips/Conventions tab on our website.

Join us this Thursday at the Union for a fun evening around the bonfire! Come out for free s’mores, games, and a chance to connect with your fellow NSBE members.

📍 Location: 1001 University City Blvd (easily accessible on the TCR and UCB bus routes)

🌟 Leadership Opportunities – Apply Now!

• Undergraduate Council – Step into leadership, plan events, and get hands-on experience working alongside the executive board.

• Graduate Liaison – Be the bridge between graduate students and the chapter board, ensuring graduate voices are supported.

• Shadow Initiative – Get a closer look at leadership by shadowing an E-Board member for one week to see how decisions are made and operations run.

📅 All applications are due Thursday, September 18th at 11:59 PM.
💻 You can find all applications on our website under the Student Resources tab.

September Corporate Dinner with Altec

Join us for an exclusive evening with Altec representatives! This is a fantastic opportunity to network directly with recruiters, connect with NSBE members in your major, and learn more about the company. Altec hires across majors like ME, ECE, ISE, Computer Engineering, and more, so don’t miss your chance to make valuable connections.

⚡ Spots are limited (only 20 available!) and will fill on a first-come, first-serve basis. Make sure you RSVP before the deadline to secure your place.

You must be a chapter member by the deadline to receive a ticket. Confirmation emails with entry details will be sent out on September 22nd.

RSVP here!

Fall Career Skills Workshop

🌿 LEED Green Associate Training — Fall Enrollment

Want a resume-ready sustainability credential before the LEED exam changes in 2026? Join LeadingGreen’s LEED GA workshops—open to all majors, no experience required. Pass before 2026 and keep the credential for life.

What you get: comprehensive training, practice exams, tips, and required textbooks—taught by a USGBC Faculty instructor.

Cost: $200 with code green (non-students $300)
Register: leadinggreen.com/online
Questions: [email protected]

Patti Grace Smith Fellowship

If you have any questions at all please send me an email or reach out to me directly on GroupMe! Have a great week!

Best,

Ladan Hashi

Secretary, National Society of Black Engineers at Virginia Tech

[email protected]