The ASABE California/Nevada Section is hosting its first ever Student Rally over MLK Jr. Weekend, January 17th-20th, 2020 at UC Davis.
What is a Student Rally?
The Student Rally is a integral part of many other ASABE section and regions. It is an enriching experience and provides students with opportunities to:
- Learn more about Agricultural and Biological Engineering, what it means to be an Ag and Bio Engineer, and the diversity of disciplines and career opportunities;
- Network with other students as well as with members in different stages of their careers;
- Get more active in ASABE at the chapter, section, regional, and national levels, and take on positions of leadership;
- See and experience other schools; and
- Visit local agricultural and biological museums, research laboratories and facilities, companies, and other interesting sites.
The hope is that adopting an annual Student Rally will help our Section will demonstrate the value of Society membership to student and non-student membrs alike, help with membership retention and growth, cultivate future leaders, and promote a stronger more active Section in general.
How did this idea come about?
The Student Rally has been more than a year in the works. After applying for Initiative Funding to ASABE National, our Section was awarded $30,000 over 2 years to help bring the Rally to fruition. For more information, please read the Sections Initiative Fund Proposal and 1st Progress Report to ASABE National.
What will students do at the Rally?
Students will have the opportunity to network with other student and professional ASABE members; participate in fun and valuable activities such as academic and industry panels, tours of historic California Ag landmarks, an engineering design competition, and several Business Meetings; and get involved in ASABE leadership at the section level.
Optional Day (Friday, Jan 17th): Friday activities are optional and attendance is highly encouraged but not required. Activities will include tours in and around UC Davis and the City. Day ends with a movie and social.
Day 1 (Sat, Jan 18th): UC Davis Campus and Bio & Agricultural Engineering Department tours, Order of the Engineer induction (optional), Keynote Speech, Academic Panel, Lunch, Engineering Design Competition, Business Meeting and Dinner.
Day 2 (Sun, Jan 19th): Travel to Lodi, CA and participate in industry tours of Ag Industrial Manufacturing and other companies, Industry Panel, Lunch, opportunity to explore the beauty of Micke Grove Park, followed by Business Meeting and Dinner.
Day 3 (Mon, Jan 20th): Travel to Vacaville, CA to the Solano Irrigation District Office for technical presentation and talk followed by industry tours, lunch and Rally wrap up.
How do I register and what else do I need to know?
Registration Site: ASABE CA/NV Registration Site
Registration Fees:
Student – $40 until Dec 17th, and $50 thereafter
Non Student/Professional Member – $50
Hotel Accommodations:
University Park Inn in Davis, CA
1111 Richards Blvd, Davis, CA 95616
$119/room/night for double queen*
$129/room/night for king and sofa pull out bed*
*Breakfast included
Group Block open until December 31st
To reserve: Call hotel directly (530.231.5919) and reference the Group Block “ASABE STUDENT RALLY”
How can I stay updated about the Rally?
Please check out the Student Rally flyer, sign up for the Rally Email List, and email asabecanvrally AT gmail.com for further inquiries.
