New Student Club Established in Covilha

The president and chief executive officer of AFCEA International approved the foundation of a student club at the University of Beira Interior (UBI) in Covilha, a city in eastern Portugal. The club president is Pedro Santos, the first vice president is Pedro Albuquerque and the secretary is Joao Morgado, students at the Department of Aerospace Sciences (DCA) of UBI. Professor Jorge Reis Silva is the faculty adviser. In December, during the opening ceremony of the UBI/DCA academic year 2013-2014, Morgado spoke about the creation of the club and presented the activities planned for 2014. Rear Adm. Carlos Rodolfo, PRT NA (Ret.), president of the Portugal Chapter, pointed out that that club membership will provide opportunities for students to communicate with the academic and scientific community around the world, to participate actively at seminars, symposia, courses and member networking, and to engage in scientific projects, obtain grants and scholarships.

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