An Spartan Racing newsletter for Sponsors, Faculty, Professionals, and Students Volume 4 Issue 4 Writers and Editors: Ross Fraser, Manuel Mangrobang, Dustin Decker, Robby Sampson, Natalia Locicerco, Moy Barajas, Elise Elliott [email protected]Ok there is no racing but is it estimated that this holiday season food banks will see a 15-20% increase in demand from last year. For many San Jose families it may be a race to their next meal. Spartan Racing is calling on our fellow SJSU Students and San Jose businesses to help. Please bring your non perishable food donations to Engineering room 114b. We will be accepting donations until December 15 th when we will donate it to our local Second Harvest Food Bank. Thank you and Happy Holidays. On the 18th of this month Gunn High school came to SJSU for a tour of some the Engineering Organizations and Labs. Spartan Racing by far was the biggest hit! President Dustin Decker, Vice President Natallia LoCicero, and Formula Electric Manager Manuel Mangrobang gave the students a brief description of the team, each vehicle, and its competition. We were pleased to see that our guests were eager to get their hands on the vehicles as well as ask questions. Student’s lifted the Baja vehicle and the Formula team was asked numerous questions regarding engineering and team organization. Last year’s Hybrid vehicle taught them a little about battery power and how challenging it is to “egress” or jump out of a formula vehicle in less than 5 seconds as required in competition. The most memorable part of the visit was starting up the Formula vehicle, revving the engine and seeing their eyes light up. We know that students like these will likely be the future of Spartan Racing and we are glad to excite their interest early. Upcoming Events: FINALS Winter Break November 2011
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An Spartan Racing newsletter for Sponsors, Faculty, Professionals, and Students
Volume 4 Issue 4
Writers and Editors: Ross Fraser, Manuel Mangrobang, Dustin Decker, Robby Sampson, Natalia Locicerco,
Become a Sponsor! Support project-based learning Many college students today graduate without the hands-on experience that they need to flourish in the work environment. Our program is the answer to this problem! Our students receive special training that puts them ahead of the curve in the professional sector. Through participating, they build real-world skills in: -leadership -project management -team work -critical thinking
Project-based learning is proven to produce students that are motivated, energized, and focused. Supporting our program provides our student members with opportunities to be the directors and managers of their own learning. Becoming a Sponsor means that you are fostering experiences that our students will never forget, as they learn knowledge by using it in exciting and challenging ways. Please join us in our advancement, we are prepared to present to you what our enriched relationship may hold.
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