From: Cenk Aytimur
[vpsa@engsoc.queensu.ca]
Sent: January-14-10 01:45
To: 'AllEng@lists.engsoc.queensu.ca'
Subject: EngSoc Newsletter - January
13th to January 16th
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Hey All,
I hope that everyone had a great winter holiday. Here some information for the couple of weeks of class:
1. Tearoom is Hiring! (Apps due TODAY)
2. Buy your EngWeek Tickets! (Last day TODAY)
3. Run in the upcoming EngSoc Executive & Senator Elections
4. Engineering Internship / Summer Job Fair
5. Science Quest is hiring Instructors
7. Queen’s School of English – Part Time Courses
We're looking for enthusiastic, friendly, and environmentally-conscientious individuals to help us run the show in second semester. You can find the application form attached to this email.
Applications are due by Thursday January 14th at noon in the Tea Room mailbox in the Engineering Society Lounge (across from the Tea Room).
Previous experience working in a coffee shop is not required, and students from all years are encouraged to apply.
The Tea Room was voted the best coffee shop on campus in 2009 by the Queen's Journal, and we'd love for you to join us in continuing in a tradition of excellence and innovation in 2010!
Applications can also be found online at http://engsoc.queensu.ca or on our fan page on Facebook.
This week is the LAST CHANCE to buy EngWeek tickets! Some events are coming close to selling out or are sold out so make sure you get your tickets while you can!
Tickets will be sold in the ILC room 104:
Tuesday-Thursday, 12:30-1:30 and 4:30-6:30
EVENTS:
Kick-off @ Ritual (Clark Hall Pub)
Friday, Jan 15th
12:00pm - 6:00pm
Thundersleds @ Agnes Benediction Field
Saturday, Jan 16th
12:00pm - End
20$/Team (Team size doesn't matter)
Gong Show @ Clark Hall Pub
Saturday, Jan 16th
8:00pm - 2:00am
$5
Queen's Players @ Elixir 19+
$10 pitchers, $3 Shooters
Sunday, Jan 17th
9:00pm - 2:00am
$10
All Ages @ Mansion (Bring your buddy!)
Theme: Nautical
Monday, Jan 18th
9:00pm - 2:00am
$5
Battle of the Bands @ Clark Hall Pub
Tuesday, Jan 19th
9:00pm - 2:00am
$5
Curling: Meet at Clark SOLD OUT
Helmet Competition (Helmets Required)
Wednesday, Jan 20th
Pre-meet @ Clark 19+ 8:00pm
All ages @ Meet at Clark 9:30pm - 11:30pm
$15
007 Theme Night @ Alehouse
Thursday, Jan 21st
9:00pm - 2:00am
$5 ($1 goes to QPID!)
FINALE @ Ritual (Clark Hall Pub)
Theme: Black and White
Friday, Jan 22nd
12:00pm - 6:00pm
Any questions? Email engweek@engsoc.queensu.ca
Want to be
in charge of the best Society Executive on campus? Well you too can run to be
on the Engineering Society 2010-2011 Executive team or an EngSoc Senator.
Nomination period is open January 11th, 2010 and goes until January
20th, 2010 at 5:30 pm. You can pick up a nomination package in the
Engineering Society Lounge starting this week.
You can run
for the following positions:
President
(going into 4th year or graduating year)
Senator (2
year term, for any year including first years)
Vice-President
Academic (going into 3rd or 4th year)
Vice-President
Operations (going into 3rd or 4th year)
Vice-President
Society Affairs (going into 3rd or 4th year)
Vice-President
Student Development (going into 3rd or 4th year)
If you want
more information or have any questions or concerns please contact the Chief
Returning Officer, Dani Piercey at cro@engsoc.queensu.ca
or check out the EngSoc website at this link, http://engsoc.queensu.ca/society/elections/executive-elections/.
***CORRECTION:
There have been some changes to the nomination package; the new ones are now
available on the website and as soon as possible in the EngSoc Lounge.
Also,
Executive and Senator Election Debates will be held on January 27th
and 26th starting at 5:30 pm in the ILC Atrium. Food and drinks will
be provided so, come out, ask questions, and listen to what the candidates for
your 2010-11 EngSoc Team have to say!
When: January 19, 2010
Time: 10:30 - 2:30
Where: Career Services, Gordon Hall, 3rd Floor
Employers from a wide range of businesses and industries are being invited to attend to discuss their available internship and summer vacancies with interested engineering students.
Queen's engineering students come from every province in Canada and offer various backgrounds and experience, so let us help you with your internship/summer recruitment.
Science Quest is a not-for-profit, student run organization operating out of Queen’s Engineering Society. Our goal is to promote engineering and science to ALL youth using a fun, hands-on approach to learning. Last year we reached over 4500 students in Kingston and the surrounding townships through our in-school workshops, summer day camps, and community outreach programs.
Science Quest will be hiring instructor positions for the May-August term.
Applications and Instructor Information Packages are available online at www.engsoc.queensu.ca and in the EngSoc Lounge in the ILC. Applications are due Thursday, February 4th at 5:30 pm. Any questions? Email Emily Haggarty or Kristin White at science@engsoc.queensu.ca
CLARK BREW IS NOW ON TAP!!
Thursday:
Big Rock UNTAPPED presents Dan Sadler, Andy Delisisi, and Mike Butler on the CHP stage.
Friday:
Throw away your ambitions...RITUAL!! Start the first week of the winter term right!
Saturday Night:
EngWeek presents GONG SHOW!
Grammar Boot Camp
Does your English grammar need a workout? Are your
verb tenses, modals and conditionals flabby and weak?
Then join the QSoE Grammar Boot Camp and whip those
grammar problems into shape.
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Reinforce your spoken and written
grammar through targeted grammar instruction
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Polish up your grammar fluency
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Get individual assessment and feedback
through a variety of grammar-based activities
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Open to native and non-native English
speakers
Course Dates:
·
Beginner Level: Jan. 18 -
Feb. 17 (Mon. & Wed., 4-5:30 pm), Deadline to register: Jan. 14,
2010
·
Advanced Level: Mar. 1 – 31
(Mon. & Wed., 4 – 5:30 pm), Deadline to register: Feb. 24, 2010
Course Fee per Level: $230 or $210
Queen’s Students (Save $20)
For more information or to register, please visit us
online: http://www.queensu.ca/qsoe/programs/Part-time/grammar.html
INTRODUCTION TO TEACHING ENGLISH AS A
SECOND LANGUAGE
Information Session: Monday, January 11 at 5:00 pm at
the Queen’s
Learn more about the Introduction to Teaching English
as a Second Language course
• Speak with a qualified TESL professional
• Assess whether this course is right for you
• Opportunities to ask questions
• Free to attend and no registration necessary
• Everyone is welcome
Course Dates: January 26 – March
11 (Tues. & Thurs., 7 – 9 pm), Deadline to Register: January 19,
2010
Course Fee:
$490
For more information or to register, please visit us
online: http://www.queensu.ca/qsoe/programs/tesl/pt-tesl.html
ENGLISH FOR PROFESSIONAL PURPOSES:
PRESENTATION AND PRONUNCIATION SKILLS
Are you an international graduate
student or a working professional? Would you like to improve your English
pronunciation and presentation skills?
This course focuses on oral production
with an emphasis on pronunciation and presentation skills.
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Learn techniques to help you speak
clearly and communicate more successfully in professional settings.
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Overcome nervousness and become more
skilled & confident when you speak before an audience.
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You will have many opportunities to
refine and practice your presentation skills.
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A qualified and knowledgeable instructor
will provide you with continuous and individualized feedback.
Course Dates: January 26 –
March 25 (Tues. & Thurs, 4 – 6 pm), Deadline to register: January
19, 2010
Course Fee: $640 /
Queen’s Students/Staff - $590 (Save $50)
For more information or to register, please visit us
online: http://www.queensu.ca/qsoe/programs/Part-time/epp.html
Queen’s
www.queensu.ca/qsoe
/ 613-533-2472 / soe@queensu.ca
That’s all for this week, good luck in the new school term!
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Cenk Aytimur
Vice-President (Society Affairs)
Engineering Society
Queen's University
T: (613) 533-6008
F: (613) 533-2756