The Community, Culture and Wellness (CCW) committee aims to provide resources and opportunities for all individuals to foster growth and development professionally and personally; create a safe and nourishing environment and that all members feel belonged to, and that allows expression of different opinions and thoughts.
Mechanical Engineers endeavor to provide solutions for many complex problems in human society, such advanced manufacturing, climate change. Educating future mechanical engineers cannot merely focuses on academic skills. To achieve a new generation who can live out of their greatest potentials, deeply convinced of their own unique values, with clear purpose of life, healthy physically, emotionally and mentally, and can communicate effectively with each other in respective and inspiring manners. Faculties and staff, though are expected to provide services and education to students, require same level of care and nourishment as human beings, to make the biggest impacts among students.
Community Building Events
Upcoming Events
- Faculty/Student Coffee Chat | April 24th
- Study Buddies featuring Tiny Tails | April 30th
Micro Grant Program
This CCW program seeks to encourage student organizations and groups to submit proposals for innovative ideas and activities that will contribute to and elevate the department's longstanding commitment to foster a nourishing and welcoming culture. We encourage enthusiastic participation from all student organizations and groups as we collectively work towards creating a more vibrant, inclusive, and supportive community within the Walker Department of Mechanical Engineering.
Activities funded through the micro grant program
- Graduate Society of Women Engineers, Planter Painting Event
- Women in Mechanical Engineering, DIY Vision Boards
Interested in hosting an event? We can provide support up to $500.
Community Feedback
If you have any comments, suggestions or just thoughts about our department, please fill in this quick survey.
Wellness Resources
This program provides tips and resources for mental and physical health including monthly wellness tips.
Past Wellness Tips
For more resources please check out Healthy Horns (students) and the Employee Assistance Program (faculty and staff).
Wellness Workshops
Past events
- Stress Management for Graduate Students and Postdocs (March 2025)
- How to Deal with Difficult People (October 2024)
Current Committee Members
- Mary Cantu-Garcia
- Michael Cullinan
- Dragan Djurdjanovic
- Janet Ellzey
- Nick Fey
- Christina Lambott
- Sheldon Landsberger
- Yijin Liu
- Alex Marras
- Katherine Spiering
- Yaguo Wang
- Michael Webber
Interested in joining the committee? Please email
