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

Sent:                                           Sunday, October 25, 2009 23:42

To:                                               AllEng@lists.engsoc.queensu.ca

Subject:                                     EngSoc Newsletter - Oct 25th to Oct 31st

 

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Hey All!

 

Hope that the grey skies are gonna clear up now that Week 6 is behind us *crosses fingers*.  For those of us that still have a busy week 7, I wish you luck.  Luckily the end of the week will be marked with many spooky Halloween traditions J.  Here’s what EngSoc is up to this week:

 

1.       Support our EngSoc Groups in the AMS Referendum!

2.       Career Services Events this Week

3.       Chief FREC Applications (due Thursday Oct 29th)

4.       Apply to be on the Youth Action Program Committee

5.       QPID is Hiring Site Directors

6.       Queen’s Concrete Toboggan Team is Hiring!

7.       EWB is Hiring Directors (Apps due Thursday Oct 29th @ 5:30 pm)

8.       EWB Reverse Trick or Treat

9.       MIT Technology & Policy Graduate Studies Recruiting (Wednesday, Oct 28th)

10.   Clark Hall Pub’s Halloween Week Events

 

 

1.           Support our EngSoc Groups in the upcoming AMS Referendum!

 

Support our student groups by voting YES to their referendum questions on the 27th and 28th! These groups are Queen’s Project on International Development (QPID), the Mostly Autonomous Sailboat Team (MAST), and the Living Energy Lab (LEL). These groups provide unique opportunities for students to apply their knowledge and challenge themselves in a group setting that isn’t class! Look for their campaigns around campus and visit their respective websites for more information and the many reasons you should support these groups!  For more information about each group, visit their respective site:

 

qpid.ca | qmast.ca | livingenergylab.ca

 

2.           Career Services Events

 

·         Post-Graduate College Programs Fair:  Oct 28, 10:30-2:30 Gordon Hall, 3rd Floor, room 325

-          Thinking about further education after you finish your degree? Meet representatives from Colleges

 

Wednesday October 28

 Undergraduate Internship Information Session, 5:30 Gordon Hall 325

 

 Thursday October 29

IAESTE Canada (Technical Exchange), 5:30, Gordon Hall 325

 

3.           Chief FREC Hiring

 

If you’re looking for a chance to gain leadership and experience by working closely with the Orientation Chair to plan and execute Applied Science Orientation Week, then this could be the position for you! The Chief FREC hires, manages and works directly with FREC Committee. Responsibilities are broad, including hiring and training FRECs, overseeing the management of the Frosh Week Budget, assisting in planning Frosh Week activities, and providing accountability for all events during Frosh Week. The Chief FREC works in collaboration with the Faculty of Applied Science, the Engineering Society, the AMS, and other faculty Orientation Committees. The Chief FREC is the main source of communication to FRECs during the year and will be a resource to them throughout Pre-Week and Frosh Week.

Pick up an application in the EngSoc Lounge or on the EngSoc website. Applications are due October 29th.

 

4.           Youth Action Program Committee

 

The Youth Action program is a brand new granting program that is focused on promoting engineering as a means to improve community to high school and first year college students. The intention of the program is to introduce Kingston youth to engineering and help them make a difference in their community using an engineering approach. As a member of the Youth Action Committee you will help come up with a theme for the competition, you will help promote the program to local high school and you will decide who will be getting the grants after reviewing the applications for this year’s competition. You will also attend some of the projects and help evaluate how successful the applicant was. This is your chance to be part of a new initiative and become a pioneer in this innovative program at Queen’s. Applications are due on Thursday, November 5th 2009.

 

If you have any questions about the position, application or interview process, please feel free to contact Kasmet Niyongabo at Excom@engsoc.queensu.ca, or Jackson Tse at youthaction@engsoc.queensu.ca.

 

Apply now, application forms can be found on the EngSoc website!

 

5.           QPID is Hiring Site Directors

 

Interested in global development?  Looking for hands on experience in community based development in Nunavut or Ghana?  Queen's Project on International Development is looking for you! QPID is currently hiring site directors who are responsible for leading a team of 4-6 students in the preparation and execution of a 3 month development internship in the summer of 2010.

 

Applications are online at engsoc.queensu.ca/applications and are due on Friday October 30th at 5:30pm. If you have any questions feel free to email qpid.projectsdirector@gmail.com.

 

6.           Queen’s Concrete Toboggan Team Hiring

 

Got a little free time on your hands? Want to become a part of an exciting and competitive design team. Each year, the Queen’s Concrete Toboggan Team designs, builds and races a toboggan with a concrete running surface. The toboggan includes braking and steering systems, as well as a full roll cage.

 

We are currently looking for a webmaster to design and maintain our website. Applications are available in the EngSoc lounge and online at http://engsoc.queensu.ca/applications. Applications are due by November 12th at 5:30pm. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Nathan Murdoch at toboggan@engsoc.queensu.ca.

 

7.           EWB is Hiring

 

Without Borders (EWB) is hiring 10 to 12 new Director Positions for the upcoming year. This is an excellent chance to take a leadership role within EWB! We are looking for engaged, entrepreneurial and innovative students for a variety of roles. To apply, visit our website at www.queensu.ewb.ca or email us at queensu@ewb.ca.  Applications are due Thursday, Oct 29th at 5:30pm

 

8.           EWB Reverse Trick or Treat

 

Do you like chocolate, dressing up, and equitable and fair trade?  EWB is holding an event to promote Fair Trade Chocolate this Halloween! Come to the Action Meeting on Thursday, Oct 29th at 5:30 in the ILC First Year Studio to find out logistics and take part.

 

9.           MIT Technology and Policy Graduate Studies Recruiting

 

Thinking of applying to US graduate schools? Interested in science, technology, and policy issues? Want to chat with a recent alumnus?  Jim Morrison (Sci’05+) is coming to Queen’s to speak with upper year and graduate science and engineering students about applying to US graduate schools and MIT’s Technology and Policy Program http://tppserver.mit.edu/

 

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

12:30-1:30pm

Beamish-Munro Hall (ILC), Multimedia Room, 1st Floor

 

Everyone is welcome to attend! Please RSVP at: http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dFZEQzMyY3cwWFVMejc1enczNDE4amc6MA.  If you have any questions, feel free to contact Jim at jmorriso@mit.edu.

~+~Light refreshments will be served~+~

 

10.      Clark This Week

 

BIG ROCK LIME IS NOW ON TAP!!

 

Wednesday:

Halloween week begin! Come out and decorate for the season courtesy of CHP, there will be pumpkin carving with all the accessories needed to make that wicked carving. CHPFL week 5 and the pitcher and pizza deal all night

 

Thursday:

KISS TRIBUTE BAND. The best takes over CHP for a show you won't forget.

 

Friday:

Get your costumes on! Halloween Ritual featuring a costume contest and treats all afternoon.

 

 

Have a great week everyone!

 

Cenk

 

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Cenk Aytimur

Vice-President (Society Affairs)

Engineering Society

Queen's University

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