Congratulations to the 2010 - 2011 Executive Team

The Engineering Society would like to congratulate the 2010 - 2011 Executive team, who were elected this past Thursday after a three day voting period.  The new team is as follows:

President - Victoria Pleavin

Vice-President (Society Affairs) - Derrick Dodgson

Vice-President (Student Development) - Douglas Haney

Vice-President (Academic) -Adam Bunn

Vice-President (Operations) - Emily Fay

The new team will officially come into power March 17th.  Full election results can be found at: http://engsoc.queensu.ca/society/elections/2010-election-results/.  Again congratulations to all candidates to a great race.

Director Meet & Greet this Tuesday

Can’t decide if you want to be a director for the Engineering Society?  Or, do you have many questions that you would love to have answered about the Society?  Well then, you should show up to the Meet & Greet this Tuesday in the ILC Atrium starting at 5:30 pm.

Can’t make it but still want answers?  E-mail any member of the Executive / Director team, or Cenk Aytimur, Vice-President (Society Affairs), at vpsa@engsoc.queensu.ca

Director applications for the 2010 - 2011 year are due Thursday, February 11th and can be found on the Applications page.  Positions manuals describing the roles and responsibilities of each position can also be found on the same page.

Hope to see you Tuesday night!

Give thanks, nominate someone for an Award

Every year the Engineering Society honours those that have done above and beyond work in out of school activities. This ranges from involvement in our student government, to involvement in various groups, athletics and more. There are even awards for Professors, Teaching Assistants and general staff.

Awards are given out at the yearly awards banquet which normally occurs during the last month of winter term. This year the banquet is on March 27th, 2010.

To nominate someone for an award you can download a nomination form by clicking here.
For a list of the awards, click here

Apply to be an EngSoc Director!

Want to help run the best Society on campus?  Well then this positions is for you!  The director team is responsible for many facets of the Society, providing an excellent opportunity to get involved, gain some very valuable experience and make friendships that will last a lifetime.

Applications are due on Thursday February 11th at 5:30 in the EngSoc mailbox (right across the Tearoom).  Additionally, please forward an electronic copy to vpsa@engsoc.queensu.ca and vpsa.elect@engsoc.queensu.ca.

Director Meet & Greet will be Tuesday February 9th at 5:30 pm in the ILC Atrium: Come out, meet the incoming Executive / the outgoing Director team, and ask any questions you may have.

Applications and position manuals describing each director’s roles and responsibilities can be found within the “Applications” page.

Frosh Week Video Premier

Come watch the Frosh Week video in Dunning Auditorium on Thursday February 4th at either 6:30PM or 7:15PM. The cost is 1 dollar or a can of food.

See you there!

EngSoc Executive/Senator Elections Extended!

Due to technical errors, the election period has been extended by 24 hours. This means that you have the opportunity to vote until February 4th at 8 pm. Check your Queen’s Email for further details. If you haven’t received a voting account and code on your Queen’s email, contact elections@ams.queensu.ca.

Design Teams Fair TODAY!

Where: ILC Atrium
When: 4:30-6:30 Feb 3

Come out to the Atrium this afternoon where our design teams will have their projects on display! Whether you’re interested in getting involved or just curious, come check it out and chat with the teams!

P & G Mock Interviews Round Two

Proctor and gamble mock interviews round two are tentively scheduled for the 10th of Febuary. These mock interviews are an excellent way to improve you resume and interviewing skills with the aid of one of industries best interviewers. For more information or too apply please e-mail pd@engsoc.queensu.ca or pick up an application package onlie or download one here Mock Interview Application Package

Cantraption

This Febuary 1-15th the Queens engineering society will be competing against Queens Commerce societyto see who can donate the most canned food, Bins will be located in the ILC atrium, Please donate as many cans of non perishable food as possible to help us beat commerce! The cans will be built into a structure for national engineering week feb 27th-march 7th before being given to “Partners in Mission” food bank.

24 Hour Snow Fort Building Contest!

It is a long standing tradition that Queens enineers build an ice sculpture and compete agains teh engineers from RMC, and St. Lawerence College Students. We need YOUR help to win this year! The theme is the Olympics. If you have any ideas or want to volunteer please email erc@engsoc.queensu.ca. Competition will take place from noon Feb. 4th till noon Feb. 5th. Hope to see you there!