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SHPE Chicago Annual Holiday Celebration and Fundraiser, "Creating Leaders in STEM Together" at the Adler Planetarium

1/1/2013

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By Jorge G. Zavala | Creative Director
Richard Chiang | Resident Media Director

On December 27th, 2012 SHPE-Chicago held its annual networking and fundraising event at the Adler Planetarium. The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) Chicago chapter held "Creating Leaders in STEM Together", which included the Adler Sky Show that began promptly at 7pm, free-flowing Indio Beer and EC Charro Tequila all night long, and plenty of delicious hors d'oeuvres from 6pm to 11pm.
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The event started with a gracious welcome by SHPE-Chicago board members, including Ruth Barriga, Events Coordinator, who emphasized the importance of philanthropy and community engagement. The evening's fundraiser, which benefits Latino high school and college students who are pursuing the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) fields of education, drew distinct business and educational leaders spanning the city's diverse communities.
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Cultural performances by Chicago's Tierra Colombiana and the Mexican Dance Ensemble brought zest, energy, and plenty of positive vibes to the evening. The crowd lit up as performers danced to typical folkloric dances representative of both Colombia and Mexico.
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Guests commented on the beauty and grace of dancers as they were adorned in folkloric dress from Colombia. The group performed 3 dances, each representing a different piece of Colombian heritage.
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The Mexican Dance Ensemble wooed attendees with their exuberance and vibrant dance moves that showcased years of experience and dedication.
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In addition to the cultural performances, a raffle boasting diverse prizes - including spa treatments and tickets to a comedy show - took place throughout the evening with guests having the opportunity to both engage and win the anticipated goodies.
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Lizveth Méndez of the Illinois Attorney General’s Office, Government & Community Relations, was one of the notable guests of the evening. She mingled with guests, SHPE-Chicago board members, and PdM's team.
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SHPE-Chicago board members and friends enjoyed an evening filled with delicious cocktails, great company, and plenty of dancing.
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As the evening progressed, the lights began to dim and the crowd came out for dancing. The music, which reflected a mix of Latin salsa, bachata, merengue tunes with top 40 hits from the 1970s, '80s, '90s, and contemporary 2000s.
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Some impromptu dance lessons took place with Ruth Barriga leading a group of interested participants.
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The evening's positive energy, harmonious vibes, and plenty of smiling faces made SHPE-Chicago's annual holiday fundraiser a success. Guests commented on their pleasant experiences as they departed the Adler Planetarium while noting the importance of giving back to one's community.
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"Creating Leaders in STEM Together" brought together an intimate crowd of professionals from a diverse array of industries in Chicago. The core of the evening placed an emphasis on contributing to one's community, not just during the holidays. There was plenty of holiday cheer in the air, and PdM expects great things from SHPE-Chicago in the near future.

¡Salud!
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