Enginuity Spring 2003 - The Schulich School of Engineering ...
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New Club on CampusCivil <strong>Engineering</strong> Civil Students <strong>Engineering</strong> SocietyStudents SocietyDr. Janaka Ruwanpura,recognized the need andpotential benefits to having astudent chapter for the newCanadian Society Civil<strong>Engineering</strong> (CSCE) and soit was launched.This will provide the opportunity for students to gain valuable experience thatwill enhance their pr<strong>of</strong>essional capabilities with opportunities such technicalguidance, social events and job fairs.<strong>The</strong> new chapter has already had two events including a dinner meeting and abrand new Graduate Student Research Poster Competition, sponsored by theDepartment <strong>of</strong> Civil <strong>Engineering</strong>.On February 5, <strong>2003</strong> thisevent was well attended bymore than fifty students,some faculty members fromthe Department <strong>of</strong> Civil<strong>Engineering</strong> and executivemembers <strong>of</strong> the CalgaryCSCE Chapter. Sixtystudents applied formembership <strong>of</strong> CSCE.Graduate students within the Department <strong>of</strong> Civil <strong>Engineering</strong> presented theirresearch ideas were evaluated by a panel <strong>of</strong> judges for cash prizes. <strong>The</strong> CSCEstudent chapter plaque was unveiled by past CSCE President, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Loov,and third year Civil <strong>Engineering</strong> undergraduate student, Frankie Frekleton, thefirst Chair <strong>of</strong> the CSCE Calgary Student Chapter.For more information see the club website at:http://www.eng.ucalgary.ca/civil/CSCE-StudentChapter/index.htmlMany activities and eventsfor undergraduates andgraduate students could bedirectly administered by thisnew student chapter incollaboration with andsupported by the CSCECalgary Chapter.Year End News<strong>The</strong> ESS <strong>of</strong> 2002-<strong>2003</strong>continued its dedication to<strong>of</strong>fering a wide range <strong>of</strong>benefits for the students.<strong>Engineering</strong> Students SocietyEngineers have an understanding <strong>of</strong>how much their community providesand as leaders <strong>of</strong> our faculty, ESSstrives to give back to the community.An academic forum was held inthe Fall session for studentswishing to speak about the prosand cons <strong>of</strong> the newlyimplemented first year designcourse, ENGG 251/253.This year, over $15 000 through means<strong>of</strong> various events was raised for variouscharities including: Calgary UrbanProject Society (CUPS), UNICEF, theCancer Foundation and the EmergencyWomen’s Shelter.<strong>The</strong> student comment systemwas also received very well bythe students, and ESS has putforward the effort to ensuringthe student voice is heard.18<strong>The</strong> events held by the ESS were allreceived with great enthusiasm andparticipation. Among a few notableswere: Battle <strong>of</strong> the Bands whichshowcased engineering bands, PiThrow which was successful both at theuniversity and the Calgary corporatesector, and FROSH Week.By Curtis Sim, ESS Presidentenginuity