University of Waterloo SPIE Student Chapter

04/08/2020

Dear all,

Unfortunately, the UW SPIE Student Chapter has been inactive since I graduated. There was such a flurry of activity, I was unable to set up an administration to continue the chapter in my absence. We are currently seeking a new administration to continue enlightening and enlivening the lives of UW students.

Please send an email to [email protected] if you are interested and would like to take on any of the rewarding positions of UW SPIE President, Treasurer, Secretary and/or VP.

Warm Regards,

Parm Saggu
UW SPIE Student Chapter Founder

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https://eclipse2017.nasa.gov/

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