This years Society of Women Engineers Region G Conference was held in Akron, OH on February 27- March 1st. The theme this year was "Shattering the Sky's Limit". Fourteen students attended the conference, all carpooling and leaving at different times throughout the day. Upon arrival, we checked in to the Quarker Square Inn, which was relatively close to the University of Akron. The schedule of events for the conference were:

Schedule of Events

Friday, February 27, 2009

5:00 pm – 10:00 pm               Conference Registration
Quaker Square Inn at The University of Akron

6:00 pm – 10:00 pm               Carnival – What’s in Your Future?

Saturday, February 28, 2009

7:00 am – 9:00 am                 The Roo Express leaves the Quaker Square Inn for The University of Akron’s Student Union

7:30 am – 9:00 am                 Conference Registration
The University of Akron’s Student Union – 3rd Floor Lobby

8:00 am – 9:00 am                 A Healthy Start Breakfast, Welcome and Conference Overview

9:15 am – 10:05 am               Seminar #1

10:15 am – 11:05 am             Seminar #2

11:15 am – 12:15 pm             Collegiate/Professional Meetings

12:30 pm – 2:45 pm               Lunch With Industry/Career Fair

3:00 pm – 3:50 pm                 Seminar #3

4:00 pm – 5:00 pm                 Joint Collegiate/Professional Meeting

3:30 pm – 5:30 pm                 The Roo Express returns to Quaker Square Inn

6:00 pm – 8:30 pm                 2009 Region G Social and Banquet

8:30 pm – 11:00 pm               Fiesta Night!!!

Sunday, March 1, 2009        

8:30 am – 10:00 am               Breakfast Buffet

9:00 am – 10:00 am               Panel Discussion
“Beyond the Glass Ceiling: Women Who Have Shattered the Limits”

The time that was not being spent on SWE activities allowed the girls to bond and get to know each other better. Swimming, exploring the Inn, planning weddings, and going out to see the nightlife were just a few of the events that occured.