From:                                         Cenk Aytimur [vpsa@engsoc.queensu.ca]

Sent:                                           Sunday, March 22, 2009 22:44

To:                                               'Alleng@lists.engsoc.queensu.ca'

Subject:                                     EngSoc Newsletter - March 22 to 28

 

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Good morning Ladies and Gents,

 

Only two weeks of actual class left, I can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel; I hope you can too!

 

1.       Chief Marketing Officer Application Deadline Extended!

2.       Engineering Society Review Board (ERB) Application Deadline Extended!

3.       Kamikaze Fix ‘n Clean Coordinator Application Deadline Extended!

4.       Sci ’09 Permanent Year Executive Elections – Wednesday, March 25th

5.       QUESSI AGM, EngSoc General Meeting, and EngSoc Council - Thursday, March (Dunning 12)

6.       Invitation to Nursing Formal (All Years) – Friday, April 3rd (Confederation Place Hotel)

7.       QPID Hiring Extended

8.       SEED Chair Application Deadline Extended!

9.       Living Energy Lab is Hiring

10.   Engineers Without Borders Is Hiring

11.   What’s Up @ Clark

 

1)        Chief Marketing Officer Application Deadline Extended

 

Missed the chance to apply for this position?  Well here is another chance.  This is your opportunity to help take the “EngSoc” brand to new levels!

 

The EngSoc Chief Marketing Officer is the head of the EngSoc Marketing Office. The CMO will be the external contact for all clients of the marketing office as well as being in charge of delegating tasks to the various marketing officers, and ensuring deadlines are met. The CMO will also be required to contribute to the success of each project the marketing office undertakes. The CMO will report directly to the Vice-President (Society Affairs).  This year is one of growth for the marketing office and the CMO will be integral in guiding this office in its goals throughout the year.

 

Applications are available online at www.engsoc.queensu.ca/applications, and in the EngSoc lounge.  Hurry, they are due Thursday, March 26th at 5:30.  If you have any questions, contact Cenk Aytimur at vpsa@engsoc.queensu.ca.

 

2)        ERB Application Deadline Extended

 

The Review Board consists of seven engineering students (4 two-year members, and 2 one-year members) dedicated to equality and accountability. It is responsible for handling any grievances related to all areas of the Engineering Society, in addition to conducting review of existing and new society policies and activities to ensure they are fair, inclusive and in the best interest of the Engineering Society.  This year we will be hiring 4 one-year members and 2 two-year members.

 

Applications are now available in the EngSoc lounge as well as online at www.engsoc.queensu.ca/applications.  They are due Thursday, March 26th at 5:30 in the EngSoc mailbox located in the lounge.  If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact Cenk Aytimur at vpsa@engsoc.queensu.ca.

 

3)        Kamikaze Fix ‘n Clean Coordinator & Fungineering Committee

 

Want to help plan and throw amazing events for your fellow Engineers?  Applications deadlines have been extended for the Kamikaze Fix ‘n Clean Coordinator. Applications are also available for the Fungineering Committee applications.  Both applications are due Thursday March 26th at 5:30 in the EngSoc mailbox.

 

Applications are available online at http://engsoc.queensu.ca/applications and in the EngSoc Lounge in the ILC. For more information, go to the above website or e-mail events@engsoc.queensu.ca!

 

4)        Sci ’09 Permanent Year Executive Elections

 

Want to be the president of your year for forever and ever?  Staying on campus for a fifth year and want a title for doing so?  Come out to the Sci ’09 Permanent Year Exec Elections on March 25th at 9pm.  Look on the EngSoc website for details on where the location is.

 

Available Positions are:

President

Vice President

Treasurer

Social Convener

On-Campus Personality (one-year term), and,

Any members at large that the Year sees fit

 

If you have any questions or concerns please contact Victoria Pleavin at iaffairs@engsoc.queensu.ca.

 

5)        QUESSI AGM, General Meeting and Council

 

If there was ever a time to hear from many of the bodies that make up the core of the Engineering Society, this would be the week. This Thursday in Dunning 12, starting at 5:45pm there will be three back-to-back-to-back meetings. First up is the QUESSI annual general meeting, which every member of the engineering society is a part of and has a vote at. Second is a general meeting where the ratification of new members of the Board of Directors will take place. Lastly will be your good old fashioned EngSoc council where we will be hearing about summer plans and who is on staff for next year.  Hope to see everyone there!

 

6)        Nursing Formal (All Years)

 

Hey Engineers!

 

Want something super fun to do to celebrate the end of classes? How about a Formal with the Nurses? All engineering students from any year are invited to attend the annual Nursing spring formal. It takes place Friday April 3, 2009 at the Confederation Place Hotel on Ontario St. The event starts at 9pm, the theme is a masquerade ball and there are prizes for the best mask/outfit.

 

Tickets are $15.00 and can be purchased at the door.

 

Hope to see lots of engineers out!

 

7)        QPID Hiring Extended

 

Queen's Project on International Development is currently hiring Finance positions for its 2009-2010 Executive! They are:

 

Treasurer

Sponsorship Coordinator(s)

Marketing & Communications Coordinator(s)

 

Being a part of the QPID Executive is a great way to gain valuable leadership experience and to explore and learn about local and global development. Applications are due Wednesday, March 25th to qpid@qpid.ca.  If you have any questions, please contact qpid.generaldirector@gmail.com.  Hope you consider joining the QPID team :)

 

8)        SEED Chair Hiring Extended

 

Hiring for the Students for Engineering Education Development Chair has been extended. If you feel that your educational experience isn't delivering everything it should and you'd like to do something about it, this position is for you! SEED works on a variety of academic issues throughout the year, finally reporting directly to the faculty to accomplish tangible goals to help shape the future of Queen's Engineering.

 

Applications can be picked up in the lounge or online and are due on Thursday, March 26th. This position is open to all years, including first years!

 

9)        Living Energy Lab is Hiring

 

Are you interested in finding out how people can live sustainably in our society?  LEL is a design team focused on quantifying methods of saving energy, and therefore money, in homes.  Projects range from measuring the benefit of installing low cost, noninvasive technologies, to retrofitting toilets with a dual flush system to save water, to solar thermal systems.

 

Positions are now open for Project Managers (any year) and an Outreach Coordinator (any year).  Applications (available in the EngSoc lounge and online at www.engsoc.queensu.ca/applications) for Project Manager and Outreach Coordinator are due March 26th in the EngSoc Lounge.  For more information, please contact Abby, at 4akd2@queensu.ca.

 

10)     Engineers Without Boarders is Hiring

 

Engineers Without Borders is coming to Queen’s and is looking to build a team. We are seeking individuals dedicated to building our organization over the coming years and making it a success. Note that applications are open to students from any faculty. If you’re interested, please apply! Applications are available at www.queensu.ewb.ca and will be due Thurs, April 2 at 5PM via email to queensu@ewb.ca.

 

11)     What’s Up @ Clark

 

Wednesday - FOOSBALL PLAYOFFS!! Come check out some amazing players go head to head for the new foos table.

 

Thursday - Dengar Roth and Skin Davey will be rockin the party with free live jams.

 

Friday - Ritual. Get excited because next week’s is a PATIOOO!!

 

 

Well that’s all for this week.  Hope you tune in next week for my 2nd last issue of this school year!

 

Have a great week everyone,

 

Cenk Aytimur

 

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Cenk Aytimur

Vice-President (Society Affairs)

Engineering Society

Queen's University

(613) 533-6008