Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) student chapter is using coffee to fundraise their travel to the Region 5 competition.
IEEE President Darren Mora said the idea came from a former club president and coffee fanatic.
“Since he was a coffee addict, he got us really into coffee,” he said. “We were visiting a bunch of coffee shops for like an entire year or two and then we had the idea of turning this into a fundraiser. ”
The funds will help students travel to the Region 5 robotics competition, where universities from across several states compete.
Mora said beyond fundraising, events such as these help students connect with one another on campus.
“Not only does it bring light to the organization by being out here, more students are involved and get to see the organization as a whole,” he said. “Also it gives us a chance to network with other students that we don’t necessarily have classes with.”
IEEE Vice President Gonzalo Cervera said the event helps club members understand the hustle in achieving their financial goals.
Cervera said although the robotics project started off as something “small”. It has grown into a yearly tradition for the group.
“In this case, the robotics project just started as a little thing to do as a fund,” he said. “But then it became something that we do every single year that is participating in this event, so it’s a really good experience.”
The vice president said students who stop by their fundraisers can expect good quality and good flavors.
He added the event also helps create a stronger sense of community on campus.
“It makes a sense of [helping] others. If you see a local spot and be like, hey, can we contribute a little bit just like buying coffee.,” Cervera said.
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