Minnesota Student Chapters

Student Chapters of APWA-MN operate as non-profit organizations at participating universities. Membership will assist you in finding networking opportunities and could be key to acquiring a challenging, long-term employment opportunity prior to graduation.

Membership benefits:

• Resume and interview assistance
• Networking and mentoring
• Scholarships
• Further education in public-works related topics

Student Chapter objectives:

• Stimulate continued interest in and understanding of the dimensions of civil engineering and public works.
• Guide students through the steps required to become a successful professional civil engineer within the field of public works while promoting the better good for society. 
• Promote a spirit of unity by providing an opportunity for students to become acquainted with each other and practice working together effectively.
• Serve as a gateway to connect civil engineering students with working professionals as a way to increase job placement following graduation.

APWA-MN University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Become a member of the APWA-MN University of Minnesota Student Chapter. When you sign up as an individual member, the $25 membership dues will be extended through your graduation date. Once you become a member, please send an email to apwa@umn.edu to be added to the Student Chapter mailing list.

• Sign-up online or download and complete the paper membership application (pdf)

Index of Student Chapter News Articles:

• APWA-MN Chapter UMN Update (2018)
• Mississippi Watershed Management Organization Tour (2018)
• Speed Networking Event (Nov. 2017)
• Student Chapter tours US Highway 169 Reconstruction Project (Sept. 2017)
• The APWA-MN Student Chapter hosted its start of the school year ice cream social (Sept. 2017)
• Student Chapter Hosts Networking Social Event (Feb. 2016)
• APWA-MN Student Chapter Fall UMN Update (2016)

Student Chapter Officers:

President: Joe Dunlap (dunla065@umn.edu)
Vice President: Olivia Polinsky (polin045@umn.edu)
Secretary: Ali Stone (stone736@umn.edu)
Treasurer: Ayesha Qureshi (qures056@umn.edu)
Communications Chair: Lily Weigel (weige070@umn.edu)
Co-chair: Michael Odell (odell103@umn.edu)

Student Chapter Liaisons:

Ben Perkey (bperkey@wsbeng.com)
Christina Orlowsky (corlowsky@lakevillemn.gov)
Cody Mathisen (cmathisen@wenck.com)
Jacob Guzik (jacobgu@bolton-menk.com)
Sarah Schweiger (sschweiger@srfconsulting.com)

To learn more, download the Student Chapter Constitution (pdf).