Point Native Represents Widener at Clinton Global Initiative University

Tori Remondelli of Point Pleasant, NJ, a sophomore, represented Widener’s Chapter of Engineers Without Borders (EWB) at Clinton Global Initiative University held recently.

As a member of the Clinton Global Initiative University, Widener is committed to annually nominating students to attend CGI University, a spring conference that allows students to showcase their research made possible through CGI funding.

Widener’s EWB chapter was selected to present a poster at the conference detailing its work to bring electricity to Ella Drua, a small village in Panama.

When looking at colleges, Remondelli became impressed with Widener upon learning about Engineers Without Borders.

“I wanted to be sure I would be able to participate in global service in some capacity, and as an engineering major, this seemed to be a perfect fit,” he said.

At the annual conference, Remondelli, vice president of EWB at Widener, had the opportunity to meet other EWB chapters as well as one of the directors of EWB National. Many looked to him to provide insight on how to start making a difference as Widener’s Chapter had recently finished its Ella Drua project. He said that the conference highlight for him was making these one-on-one connections with EWB members from around the world.

Widener was the first university in the region to join the CGI University Network. This consortium, founded by former President Bill Clinton, provides support and funding to students who are committed to developing solutions for some of the world’s most pressing challenges.

As a member of the CGI, Widener is committed to an evaluation each year to ensure it is constantly moving in a direction to pursue global engagement. The university is also committed to annually nominating students to attend CGI University, which is a way for students to showcase their research.