Engineering Now .: Volume 2 - Edition 4 .: October 24, 2005

Wanted: More girls in Engineering


(photo: introductory image for the site)

The testosterone that usually fills the Spencer Building Engineering Building was taken over by teenage girls, eager to learn about the field of engineering, Saturday, October 15.

Nearly 90 female students in grades 7 to 10, and their parent/guardian, attended the first annual Go ENG Girl program at Western - a program developed in response to declining female enrolment in engineering across Ontario, Canada and the US. (full story)

Awards & Accomplishments

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Research

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Profiles

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Announcements

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Past Events

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Upcoming Events

Co-op preparation & training workshops

Monday, October 24 .: 5:30 - 7:30 pm .: SEB 1200
Thursday, October 27 .: 5:30 - 7:30 pm .: SEB 1200
Tuesday, November 1 .: 5:30 - 7:30 pm .: SEB 1200
Wednesday, November 9 .: 5:30 - 7:30 pm .: SEB 1200
These workshops cover enrolment and application process, how to complete a CACEE application form, resume preparation, cover letters, interviewing techniques, etc. It is mandatory for all students to attend one preparation workshop to enroll in IIP/SECOP. For more Information - Rachelle Devereux.

George Roter, co-founder and current co-CEO of Engineers Without Borders visits Western

Tuesday, October 25
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
SEB 1200

George will meet with Western Engineering's first-year class, chat with EWB Western and Dean Berruti, and then host a seminar Tuesday evening regarding how we as Canadians can help to eradicate poverty across the globe. For more information, contact EWB Western at sraza4@uwo.ca.

Investing Your Pension

Thursday, October 27
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Thames Hall Room 3101

If you have any questions regarding these sessions, please contact Human Resources by email at hr-communication@uwo.ca.

Autumn Convocation - Faculty of Engineering

Thursday, October 27
3:30 pm
Alumni Hall

Faculty and Staff Halloween Potluck Lunch

Friday, October 28
12:00 pm
SEB 3102

Sign-up sheet available inside SEB 2003.

Grand Opening of Leonardo da Vinci Room (new cafeteria in SEB)

Tuesday, November 1
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Ribbon cutting at 10:40 am
Complimentary cake, food samplings and the chance to win prizes. Click here to download the invitation...

Western's Graduate & Professional School Fair

Wednesday, November 2 and Thursday November 3
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
UCC Atrium and Centrespot Lounge
Educational Recruiters at 96 exhibits (48 each day) will represent a wide array of graduate and professional schools and programs (including Western's) from Canada, the U.S, and abroad and will be available to discuss post-graduate options and opportunities. Click here for a list of participants by day and by category...

Take Our Kids to Work Day

Wednesday, November 2
To provide Grade 9 students a sampling of the dynamic activities that take place everyday on campus, Western is taking part in national Take Our Kids Work Day. Parents bringing students with them on this day can choose from three interesting presentations by different Faculties. Click here for the schedule ...

Labatt Information Session

Wednesday, November 9
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Ivey 1R40
Register online - http://www.sdc.uwo.ca/career/students/paths.html?events_form

Fall Preview Day

Saturday, November 12
9:30 am - 3:00 pm
Visitors will have the opportunity to meet some of our current students and speak to faculty and staff about the many opportunities available at Western Engineering. We will offer an in-depth look into the Chemical, Civil, Computer, Electrical, Integrated, Mechanical and Software Engineering program, as well Western Engineering Plus as a whole. Academic Counselors will also be on hand to discuss program options, concurrent degrees and to answer any questions you may have. Click here for the complete schedule...

Fall Awards Ceremony

Thursday, November 24
5:00 pm
SEB 1200

Faculty and Staff Holiday Dinner & Dance

Friday, December 2
Cocktails at 6:30 pm
The band, ‘Phil in the blanks,' will provide the entertainment again this year.

Faculty, staff and graduate student holiday get together

Friday, December 16
2:00 pm
Grad Club
Enjoy a drink and an appetizer with colleagues and friends.

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Upcoming Deadlines

Western Engineering faculty and staff awards

1. R. Mohan Mathur Award for Excellence in Teaching (fulltime and part-time faculty)
Nomination deadline: Monday, October 31, 2005 .: 4:00 pm
Click here for nomination form...

2. Engineering Prize for Achievement in Research (fulltime faculty)
Nomination deadline: Monday, October 31, 2005 .: 4:00 pm
Click here for nomination form...

3. Engineering Awards of Recognition (fulltime and part-time faculty and staff)
Nomination deadline: Tuesday, January 31, 2006 .: 4:00 pm
Click here for nomination form...

4. Engineering Award of Excellence for Outstanding Achievement by a Staff Member (fulltime staff)
Nomination deadline: Tuesday, January 31, 2006 .: 4:00 pm
Click here for nomination form...

All nominations are to be submitted to the Dean's Office, attention Dr. Berruti. Graduate and undergraduate students are encouraged to participate in this process by submitting and/or supporting nominations for award recipients, as outlined in the Terms of Reference for each award.

Call for nominations

(1)Thomas W. Eadie Medal
Deadline to apply: December 1, 2005
Nominations are sought for the Thomas W. Eadie Medal, jointly sponsored by Bell Canada and the Royal Society of Canada, the Canadian Academy of the Sciences and Humanities.

The medal is awarded each year in recognition of major contributions to Engineering or Applied Science, with preference given to those having an impact on communications, in particular in the development of the internet.

Since 1975, the award is funded by Bell Canada, in appreciation of its past Chairperson of the Board, Thomas Wardrop Eadie, and in recognition of the increasingly important role of Applied Science to the quality of life in Canada. It consists of a bronze medal and a cash award of $3,000 and is offered annually if there is suitable candidate.

(2)John L. Synge Award
Deadline to apply: December 1, 2005
Nominations are sought for the John L. Synge Award of the Royal Society of Canada, the Canadian Academy of the Sciences and Humanities. This award is given for outstanding research in any of the branches of the mathematical sciences. The award consists of a diploma plus a $2,500 bursary and is awarded at irregular intervals if there is a suitable candidate. In cases where there are two or more strong candidates, some preference is given to those age is not over forty in the year of the award.

[Read more about the Thomas W. Eadie Medal and John L. Synge Award...]

Western Award of Excellence

Deadline to apply: December 2, 2005
The Western Award of Excellence is the highest level of campus-wide recognition for the exceptional performance of Western staff. Click here to download a nomination form...

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Contact

.:Allison Stevenson
Spencer Engineering Building, Room 2074
Telephone: (519) 850-2917 Fax: (519) 661-3808 contactWEATeng.uwo.ca