Your future, your choice! Want to discover a few secrets about what the world of work has to offer? Visit Career Fair, 2009. Use this chance to speak with representatives from both the private and public sectors.

Graduate and Professional Schools Fair (Wednesday September 30, 10:30 to 2:30)

More than 100 different programs will be featured, such as accounting, chiropractic, dentistry, education, law, medicine, public administration, sports science and many more. Representatives from universities all across Canada will be available to talk about their programs and answer your questions. If now is the right time to further your education, or if you just want to know what options you have down the road, take advantage of this great opportunity.

Crossing Borders Study and Work Abroad Fair (Thursday October 1, 10:30 to 3:00)

Interested in studying, working, volunteering, interning or teaching English abroad, either before or after graduation? Check out the Crossing Borders Fair to find out more about your options abroad.

School of Graduate Studies Open House (Friday, October 2^nd, 10:30 to 1:30)

Meet Queen’s graduate students face to face from our 56 graduate programs. Find out what it is like to be a grad student at Queen’s, what research you can do, and what options you have.

All of the above activities take place in Grant Hall

2) EngSoc Hiring Fair – Monday Sept 28 in the ILC Atrium from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Interested in getting involved with the Engineering Society? Have questions about the available positions that you’ve seen advertised? Or, do you just want to find out more about EngSoc?

Whatever your reason might be, the semi-annual Engineering Society fair is happening this Monday. Come out to the ILC Atrium between 6 and 8 pm to pick-up some applications, ask questions, or just socialize with members of the society! If you can’t make it, remember that most applications can be found on our website at www.engsoc.queensu.ca/applications. Hope to see you there!

3) Living Energy Lab General Meeting – Monday Sept 28 in ILC 313

If you’re interested in sustainability, design, and teamwork check out the Living Energy Lab at our General Meeting on Monday, September 28^th, 2009 in ILC 315. Pizza will be provided, so come out to get involved, or with any ideas or questions you may have! Projects this year include heat loss and appliance characterization, organic waste as a source of heat, and Greenovations. You can check out our website to see more about our current projects at www.livingenergylab.ca, or email us at admin@livingenergylab.ca.

4) Become a part of the Engineering Society Review Board (ERB)

The Review Board consists of seven engineering students 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.

Applications are now available in the EngSoc lounge as well as online at www.engsoc.queensu.ca/applications. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact Cenk Aytimur at vpsa@engsoc.queensu.ca.

5) EngWeek Committee is now hiring!

EngWeek is a week-long series of events that brings together students of all engineering years and gives them a good time the second week back to class in January. EngWeek committee members will be responsible for budgeting, sanctioning, and planning all of the events in the months prior to EngWeek.

Applications are available at www.engsoc.queensu.ca or in the EngSoc Lounge in the ILC. Applications are due Thursday, October 1^st at 5:30 pm. Interviews will be held October 3^rd-4^th. For more info contact Emily Haggarty, the EngWeek Coordinator at engweek@engsoc.queensu.ca

6) Fungineering Committee is Hiring Event Coordinators

Want to help plan and throw amazing events for your fellow Engineers? Applications are available for the Fungineering Committee applications. The Fungineering Committee is responsible for smaller events that take place throughout the year such as the SuperSmash Brothers Tournament, the ILC Lock In, and whatever else this amazing committee thinks up! Applications are due Thursday October 1^st 2009.

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!

7) Seed Committee Is Hiring

Are you interested in making the most of your education? Do you feel that the faculty isn’t doing a great job in a particular course or area?

Students for Engineering Education Development is a committee that investigates various academic issues in engineering education, runs forums to gather feedback from students and performs various course reviews. If you’re interested in bettering your educational experience and want to gain an insight into engineering education, SEED is right for you.

Applications can be found on the EngSoc website and in the EngSoc lounge. Applications will be accepted until October 1st at 5:30 pm, and interviews will be conducted October 5th. If you have any questions, contact the SEED Chair, Thai Phi (seed@engsoc.queensu.ca) or your VP Academic, Mike Brown (vpa@engsoc.queensu.ca)

8) SciFormal Fashion Show – Thursday Oct 1^st (Alfie’s)

Calling all engineers! The Science Formal Fashion Show will be held this Thursday at Alfie's, featuring your fellow classmates walking the catwalk!

That's right: Queen's Applied Science has some lookers and they're going to strut their stuff just for you. Doors open at 9pm and the show will start shortly after so get there early to get a good seat. Did we mention there's a lingerie show, and the main band that will be playing at this year's event will be released? Sci'10: get a half hour of time just for showing up! Tickets are $6. See you there!

9) Queen’s Project on International Development (QPID) is Hiring

Queen’s Project on International Development is a student-run, non-governmental organization operating out of Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario. QPID strives to raise awareness in the Queen’s and Kingston communities of the issues facing developing communities. In addition, during the summer, QPID partners student volunteers with locally established development organizations abroad and in Northern Canada in order to implement and carry out jointly defined projects.

And now...

QPID IS HIRING! Applications for both committee and executive roles are due Wednesday September 30. If you have any questions, please come to forum on Tuesday September 29 at 5:30pm in the JDUC or contact Rebecca Gill at qpid.generaldirector@gmail.com.
Application forms have been attached, and can also be downloaded at engsoc.queensu.ca under "Applications".

Executive positions QPID is hiring for include:
First Year Engineering Representative
Project Managers
Website Manager

QPID Committees that are hiring include:
Kingston Projects
Social Action
Sponsorship
Alumni Relations

10) Sci ’11, here is your chance to get involved with Science Formal

The Sci'10 Science Formal hasn't even happened yet, but we're already hiring the new committee for Sci'11! Applications for Convener, Art Chair, Construction Chair, Communication Chair, Finance Chair, Logistics Chair, and all of the Manager positions are currently available in the EngSoc lounge in the ILC. The Science Formal is an awesome way to get involved with your engineering year and plan the best party of university.\

Convener applications are due October 13th at noon, Chair applications are due October 15th at noon, and Manager Applications are due October 21st at noon. Position descriptions are available on the applications.

Contact the current convener, Brittney Dawney at sciformal.convener@engsoc.queensu.ca if you have any questions. Good luck!!

11) EngLinks is looking for Tutors

Interested in making money doing some tutoring this year?

EngLinks is a service run through the Queen’s Engineering Society which matches tutors with students looking for academic help. As a tutor, you would set up times to meet with the student you are tutoring. Service rates are completely up to the student-tutor agreement, but generally range from $10-$17 per hr depending on the tutor and their experience.

EngLinks always needs more people to tutor, especially in upper year engineering subjects.

Applications are available on the EngSoc website http://engsoc.queensu.ca/academics/englinks/. For more information contact the EngLinks coordinator, Stephanie Dumais at englinks@engsoc.queensu.ca.

12) Now hiring Director of the World Robotic Sailing Championship Coordinating Committee

Become a Director of the World Robotic Sailing Championship Coordinating Committee! Applications are available in the EngSoc Lounge (across from the Tea Room) or online at engsoc.queensu.ca/applications. Due October 14^th.

13) What’s up @ Clark

Wednesday

The Clark Hall Pub Foosball League season continues as the best beer league on campus. Open to everyone at any time during the season. $15.50 Pitcher and Pizza deal all night.

Thursday

Make Your Exit lights up the Clark stage in their return to Queen's. Going to be an amazing show.

Friday

The eternal...RITUAL. You know the drill.

That’s it for now, have a great week all!

Cenk Aytimur

Vice-President (Society Affairs)

Engineering Society

Queen's University

T: (613) 533-6008

F: (613) 533-2756

1) This week is Career Week at Grant Hall!