Engineering Leaders: Present and Future
As engineers, we have extraordinary opportunities to make profound impacts in our innovative solutions to global problems. From tissue engineering to aerospace companies, and nano engineering to highway design, our alumni build on their Engineering degrees throughout a wide spectrum of careers.
A commitment to excellence from our Skule™ community ensures we are developing leaders capable of making substantial world contributions. In this issue, you will read about alumni and their successes since graduating from our Faculty, and learn why they are at the forefront of many industries.
November 30, 2009
Volume 3, Issue 9
In this issue:
U of T Engineers Increase Leadership Presence
What's Happening
Cornerstones Built by Alumni
Save the Date
Faculty News
U of T Engineers Increase Leadership Presence
Entrepreneurs in the FacultyFrom laser radar on Mars to the extension of a major GTA highway, read about the success of seven innovative, enterprising alumni Young Cressy recipients take on new challengesThree 2009 Cressy winners share their different career adventures and how they find success on their paths Leadership and Engineering: a successful combinationEngineering Leaders of Tomorrow, a Faculty-wide, comprehensive, student leadership program, builds life-long foundation for transformational leaders and outstanding citizens International Skule™ spiritFred Kan (MIE 6T4) with fellow alumni showed Skule™ spirit at the Canada Hong Kong Business Conference EAA Awards celebrates excellenceEach year, the Engineering Alumni Association (EAA) honours outstanding alumni and their contributions to Skule™, U of T and society. Meet this year's recipients |
What's Happening
Spring Reunion
Mark your calendar for Spring Reunion: Thursday, May 27 to Sunday, May 30, 2010
EngSoc: 125 years young
As we plan festivities to recognize EngSoc's 125 years of Skule™ contributions, share your EngSoc stories
Call for nominations: honouring exceptional alumni
Do you know alumni with outstanding career achievements or who commits countless hours to Skule™? Let it be known to the entire Skule™ community
Calgary's First Fall Reception
Alumni and friends from the Calgary area celebrate Skule™ successes and discoveries, and examine Faculty challenges
ChemE student achievements celebrated
Students, faculty, alumni, and industry professionals met for 5th annual ChemE Scholars and Leaders reception
Inaugural IBBME Alumni & Awards Dinner
New event celebrates all IBBME's yearly recognitions, includes NSERC CREATE grant, Top 40 Under 40 award, and countless students awards
Engineering Design Project Clients Needed
Engineering Strategies & Practice (ESP), a First Year Engineering design and communication course, invites you to participate as a client for Engineering Design Projects during the 2010 winter semester (January-April)
Cornerstones Built by Alumni
Student leaders recognize value of alumni support
Thanks to donations from alumni, students involved in Skule™ clubs develop leadership potential, learn new skills, and develop global awareness
Giving back: the Ruggiero family
The success Mary and Mario Ruggiero achieved with EngSci degrees motivates them to give back to Skule™
Skule™ Fund for Education Launches
Skule™ Fund for Education ensures Engineering students pursue academic goals in innovative and challenging environment
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Faculty News
U of T Engineering rises in Shanghai Jiao Tong ranking
Engineering rises two places in Academic Ranking of World Universities to #19 in the world, remains first in Canada
MIE/MSE Professor named Fellow of U.K.’s Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining
Professor Hani Naguib named Fellow of the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining – a leading authority in the worldwide materials and mining community
CMHC Excellence in Education Award
Kim Pressnail (CivE) gains recognition as educator who has integrated sustainable concepts in housing and community development into academic curriculum
PEO Awards
Greg Evans (ChemE), Nazir Kherani (ECE), Javad Mostaghimi (MIE), and Chul Park (MIE) awarded medals for Research and Development; Lloyd McCoomb (CivE 6T8) awarded medal for Management, and Dwayne Shirley (MSE) won Young Engineers Medal. Recipients to be honoured at gala at Toronto Congress Centre November 21, 2009
U of T Engineering instrumental in ASEE Global Colloquium
Faculty and students participate in Global Colloquium on Engineering Education in Budapest
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