Leading Through Problem-Solving

It is not surprising that we find so many leaders within U of T Engineering. The nature of our profession increasingly requires engineers to undertake leadership roles and Skule™ graduates depart our Faculty ready for that challenge.

For some, it’s because of their participation in the Leaders of Tomorrow (LOT) Program, which celebrates its tenth anniversary this year. The success of LOT has not only inspired many students (and some alumni), but also led to the establishment of The Institute for Leadership Education in Engineering (ILead). They will be hosting "Celebrate Your Leadership Story" on the afternoon of June 2, as part of our Spring Reunion festivities.

Leadership is also developed through involvement in Skule™ Life, witnessed by those students who were presented last month with the Gordon Cressy Student Leadership Awards, not to mention through tackling design challenges in courses like Engineering Science’s Praxis. It is also demonstrated through research initiatives, like U of T’s exciting participation in the New York-based Center for Urban Science and Progress or by alumni like Dr. Donald Sadoway (EngSci 7T2, MSE MASc 7T3, PhD 7T7), who was named one of Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in the World.

These are just a few of the tremendous examples of leadership that abound at U of T Engineering. You will have an opportunity to discover more by participating in Spring Reunion from May 30 to June 2. I would also encourage you to save Saturday, September 15 in your calendar. We are planning an exciting day that will provide our alumni with a chance to learn more about the boundless innovation conducted within U of T Engineering, and to share some exciting announcements. We look forward to providing more information in the near future.

Thank you for your continued interest in Skule™.

Best regards

Yu-Ling Cheng
Acting Dean

May, 2012

Volume 5, Issue 4
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Skule™ News

Graduate Enterprise Internship Program

New program provides six-month paid internship program for recent U of T Engineering alumni and current graduate students

Skule™ in the Bay Area
Alumni in Northern California network with classmates and Faculty leaders

U of T Engineering Alumnus Named One of Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in the World, 2012

Donald R. Sadoway (EngSci 7T2, MSE MASc 7T3, PhD 7T7) makes the prestigious Time 100 list

Mining Business Success
Biz Skule™ panel discusses Canada’s leading role in the global mining industry

Working to Develop an HIV Strategy in Haiti
Sara Dolcetti (IndE 0T9) was recently in Haiti as a volunteer working to improve HIV healthcare delivery

Nourishment for Mind and Body with an Engineering Flavour
Skule™ Lunch and Learn Series give alumni something to chew on

Cornerstones Built by Skule™ Alumni

Giftivism Leads to Wisdom Scholarship
New scholarship will support graduate students in the Centre for Global Engineering

Faculty News

Paul Cadario appointed as a Distinguished Senior Fellow in Global Innovation
Engineering Alumnus bring more than 35 years of international development experience to Munk School & Engineering Faculty

Skule™ Nite Brings the Laughs
In its 91st year, U of T Engineering's musical revue and comedy sketch show sees another successful run

Professor Jim Wallace (MIE) Receives President's Teaching Award
Outstanding engineering professor recognized for sustained excellence in teaching

Engineering Science Students Offer City New Solutions
Praxis II Design Showcase gives first-year students opportunities to test design skills

Engineering Mourns Passing of Professor Torstein A. Utigard
Respected MSE professor remembered for prolific contributions to industry and research

New Mobile App Lab First in Canada
Lab led by ECE Professors Parham Aarabi and Jonathan Rose welcomes participation from U of T community

Civil Engineering Professor Offers Defence of Older Drivers
Professor Emeritus Ezra Hauer (CivE) explains how elderly drivers get bum rap in Canadian Medical Association Journal

Money Puck
IndE Professor Timothy Chan and undergraduate student David Novati identify the value of professional hockey players

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