Third Annual Temple Engineers Without Borders Gala
Join us on Friday, April 3rd
Doors Open at 6:30 PM
Doors Open at 6:30 PM
Temple EWB is excited to host you for a fun, educational, and rewarding night. The Third Annual Gala serves as our largest fundraiser of the year, while providing an opportunity to celebrate the chapter’s work and strengthen connections between students and professionals.
Enjoy a welcoming evening with a Latin American-inspired dinner, two engaging keynote speeches, and a silent auction featuring a mix of local and international art, along with sponsored baskets. The night will also feature dance performances by Esencia Latina, adding a special touch to the celebration. The event is geared toward adults (18+). Minors cannot attend this event.
We hope you can join us for this memorable Gala. If your schedule does not permit attendance, we invite you to consider supporting our international project through donation via this website or exploring sponsorship opportunities detailed in the additional information section.
Enjoy a welcoming evening with a Latin American-inspired dinner, two engaging keynote speeches, and a silent auction featuring a mix of local and international art, along with sponsored baskets. The night will also feature dance performances by Esencia Latina, adding a special touch to the celebration. The event is geared toward adults (18+). Minors cannot attend this event.
We hope you can join us for this memorable Gala. If your schedule does not permit attendance, we invite you to consider supporting our international project through donation via this website or exploring sponsorship opportunities detailed in the additional information section.
Location
Mitten Hall
1913 N Broad St,
Philadelphia, Pa 19122
1913 N Broad St,
Philadelphia, Pa 19122
Date & Time
April 3rd, 2026
6:30 PM - 10:00 PM
6:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Dress Code
Formal
(Long dresses and suits)
(Long dresses and suits)
About Us
Temple Engineers Without Borders aims to empower communities, locally and internationally, by collaborating on sustainable engineering solutions to their most pressing challenges.
Schedule
6:30 PM
Welcome
Enjoy the complimentary appetizers and begin networking with other attendees before the program begins.
7:00 PM
Introduction
Our President, Annalise Heberling, will begin the night by introducing Engineers Without Borders and a quick break down of the night.
7:20 PM
First Keynote from Dr. Mohammad Kiani
Dr. Kiani is a professor of Mechanical Engineering, Bioengineering, and Radiation Oncology. He is one of the founding members of Engineering World Health, which recently merged with Engineers Without Borders. In his keynote, Dr. Kiani will speak on the founding and work of Engineering World Health which strived to improve community health outcomes through biomedical engineering and repairing medical equipment. He will discuss how the merging of Engineering World Health with Engineers Without Borders will continue to benefit communities around the world.
8:00 PM
Food/Drinks Break
Enjoy a complementary Latin-American meal and feel free to walk around and get to know the students, alumni, and companies in attendance. (Vegetarian and vegan meal options available)
9:00 PM
Esencia Latina Performance
To kick off the closing ceremony, watch a beautiful performance by Temple's Latinx dance team, Esencia Latina.
9:20 PM
Auction
All are encouraged to participate in our auction featuring a mix of local and international art, along with sponsored baskets.
10:00 PM
Closing
The vice-president, Fabiana Rizzo, will say a final few words to conclude the Gala.
Nueva Jerusalén, Ecuador
International Project
International Project
Nueva Jerusalén, Ecuador is a rural community in Napo, Ecuador which lacks essential sanitation facilities. This has resulted in numerous health concerns, especially amongst vulnerable populations.
Temple EWB is currently working to equip the community with the resources to construct individual latrines. In May 2024, a team traveled to install pilot designs. Our team has been working to improve designs based on the pilot implementation. In May 2026, our chapter will send a travel team back for a phased implementation of the final design. The implementation is estimated to cost around $23,000, and all proceeds from the gala directly support this cause.
Philadelphia Initiatives
Local Project
Local Project
Our chapter prides itself on working with community partners to give back to the city of Philadelphia through engineering. We frequently work with community gardens such as the Philadelphia Orchard Project and Temple's Cherry Pantry. The local projects prioritize community service and uplifting the Philadelphia community. Our chapter has benefitted by applying our engineering skills and growing our network of community organizations in the city, and hope to further expand.
Contact us
For any questions regarding the gala or the club as a whole, feel free to contact our President Annalise Heberling or Vice President Fabiana Rizzo through one of the following methods.
Annalise Heberling
Phone: 717-507-5906
Email: [email protected]
Fabiana Rizzo
Phone: 302-690-3610
Email: [email protected]
Join us on April 3rd
We look forward to hosting you!
If you cannot make this event but still want to support, please donate by following the link below.
