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New Student Convocation (NSC) is where freshmen and transfer engineering student get a chance to meet the undergraduate coordinator and see what engineering organizations are located within the Bagley College of Engineering. The ESC president, undergraduate coordinator, and associate dean speak to the students welcoming them to the College of Engineering. After the speeches, the students visit booths set up by the different engineering organizations on campus. To end the night, the College provides free pizza and drinks to the students for dinner.
Hosted by the ESC, the Engineering Tailgate is located in the Junction in front of the Agricultural and Biological Engineering building. The tailgate is free and all engineering students, alumni, faculity, and staff are welcome to attend. The ESC will provide hamburgers, soft drinks, chips, and desserts. Come kick back and relax with us before the MSU vs. FL game
Every year, the Campus Activities Board (CAB) hosts a Halloween Carnival for the children of Starkville complete with games, activities, and concessions. This year, the ESC is hosting a football toss booth. Tickets for the football toss are 2 for 3 throws. The children will receive prizes for participating in the football toss.
Engineering students will compete in the stlye of a beauty pageant for the honor and title of "Mr. Engineer." The event will have some special guest appearances and promises to be a lot of fun. The admission will be a canned good item to be donated to a local food bank.
In the United States, the third full week of February is National Engineers' Week. It is observed by more than 70 engineering, education, and cultural societies, and more than 50 corporations and government agencies. The purpose of National Engineers' Week is to call attention to the contributions to society that engineers make. It is also a time for engineers to emphasize the importance of learning math, science, and technical skills. The celebration of National Engineers Week was started in 1951 by the National Society of Professional Engineers in conjunction with President George Washington's birthday. President Washington is considered the nation's first engineer, notably for his survey work. This year, E-Week is set a day early to coincide with Federal President's Day.