Student Experience Matters
The academic experience here at U of T Engineering starts with you. That is why the Faculty revitalizes many of our programs and services that support students' learning and development. Read about some of the improvements we have made in the past year, and some initiatives we are developing for you.
Also, apply for an International Exchange or Summer Research Abroad opportunity, enhance your education with an Engineering Minor, including our new Engineering Business Minor, and learn how to pay back your OSAP in this month's Engineering Student e-News.
February 2011
Volume 2, Issue 6
In this issue:
Student Experience
Dates and Deadlines
Student Services
Money Matters
Campus Life
In the News
Your Faculty
Spotlight On: Student Experience
Boosting Global ExperienceStreamlining the Study Abroad process Building Open DialogueConsultations with students result in more study space, expanded lab hours and further aid with math skills Supporting First Year StudentsSuccess 101 helps transition new students to U of T Engineering Preparing for the FutureILead and the Engineering Career Centre equip students for industry and more Lecture Capture and Online Teaching Initiatives Facilitate Student LearningInstructional Technology Specialist leads efforts to record lectures for online student learning Student Town Hall with Dean Cristina AmonBring your classmates and join Dean Cristina Amon and the Engineering Society for a pizza lunch. Learn more about your Faculty, ask questions and share your perspectives about your experiences. Friday, February 11 at 11:45 a.m. in the Michael E. Charles Council Chamber (GB 202). |
Dates and Deadlines
| Feb. 11 |
Student Town Hall with Dean Cristina Amon; pizza lunch and discussion, 11:45 a.m. in GB 202 |
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| Feb. 16 |
Engineering Minors Information Session, noon - 1 p.m. in SF 1105 |
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| Feb. 18 |
Last day of lectures for Winter Session Quarter courses; last day to drop first Winter Session Quarter courses |
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| Feb. 21 |
Family Day: U of T closed |
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| Feb. 22 - 25 |
Reading Week: No lectures, tutorials or laboratories |
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| Feb. 28 |
Last day to submit application for International Exchange or Summer Research Abroad |
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| March 1 - 3 |
Exam period for first Winter Session Quarter courses |
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| March 4 |
Examination schedules for Winter (S) and Year-long (Y) courses posted |
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| March 13 | Last day for students to drop Winter Session courses without academic penalty, including courses taken in Arts & Science |
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| March 17 |
OSAP re-payment workshop |
Student Services
Notify Us!
If you need final exam schedule accommodation due to religious observance (April 13 - 29), please let us know
Review Your Fall 2010 Final Exams
The Office of the Registrar pilots a new supervised exam viewing service
From Ring to Gown
1T1 and 1T0 + PEY students prepare to graduate
Graduating Students Pursuing an Arts & Science Minor
If you expect to graduate in June 2011 and will have completed the requirements for an Arts & Science Minor, you must declare by March 1, 2011 on the Engineering undergraduate website
Dean’s List: Fall 2010
Are you on the Dean's List? The Faculty is proud to announce that more than 1,000 students achieved a Fall Session average of 80% or greater. Certificates honouring this achievement will be available this summer
Academic Standing
The Office of the Registrar answers frequently asked questions about academic standing and probation
Money Matters
OSAP Repayment Workshop
If you are receiving OSAP, you need to know your rights and responsibilities when you start to repay your loan. On Thursday, March 17, attend the workshop to guide you through the repayment process and to answer your questions
Campus Life
Time to Speak Up About Your University Experience
NSSE, Globe and Mail invite students to speak up. Look for invitation to participate from President Naylor
Students Take Part in You're Next! 2011 Career Fair
More than 2,000 U of T students attended Jan. 13 event
U of T Engineering to Launch Unique Engineering Business Minor, New Certificate Programs
Professor Jonathan Rose (ECE) is director of new Engineering Business Minor
See the World and Earn Credits Towards Your Degree
Still time to apply for an International Exchange or Summer Research Abroad opportunity
Accessibility Awards 2011: “Count me in!”
Program recognizes members of the University of Toronto St. George community who embody the spirit of accessibility
Graduating Students: Apply to Ontario Internship Program
International students entitled to work in Canada can apply as well
In the News
New iPhone App Could Help NHL All-Star Game
Professor Jonathan Rose (ECE) helps develop TeamChooser to select players for a balanced team
Systems Whiz Helped Develop Virtual Brain Surgery
Sujoy Ghosh Hajra (ECE 0T8) has developed new tools for neurosurgery
OLG Set to Launch Facial Recognition Biometrics System in Casinos
Privacy component of new facial recognition system was designed by Professor Kostas Plataniotis (ECE) and team
Orchestral Musicians Face Unhealthy Sound Levels, Study Finds
PhD candidate Cheng Liang Quan (ECE) led research on tinnitus in musicians
Offer Deadlines Extended for Baffinland Iron Mines
Professor John Hadjigeorgiou (LME) expects mining project to go ahead
Former Lost Boys See Bright Future for South Sudan
Thon Simon Kuany (LME 1T1) cast his vote in Sudanese elections
Brainwave-Controlled Technology May Have Use in Treating Epilepsy
Professor Berj Bardakjian (IBBME) helps develop technology that can detect seizures in epileptics
Your Faculty
Molly Shoichet is Named to Ontario's Highest Honour
Professor Shoichet (ChemE, IBBME) is among 30 new appointees to the Order of Ontario
Six Professors Named AAAS Fellows
Professors J. Stewart Aitchison (ECE), Nasser Ashgriz (MIE), Elizabeth Edwards (ChemE), Jun Nogami (MSE), J. Paul Santerre (IBBME) and Molly Shoichet (ChemE, IBBME) are elected to American Association for the Advancement of Science
Six Engineering Professors Honoured by the Engineering Institute of Canada
Professors Grant Allen (ChemE), Robert Andrews (CivE), Mark Fox (MIE), Doug Hooton (CivE), Shaker Meguid (MIE) and Professor and Dean Emeritus Gordon Slemon (ECE) recognized by EIC
IBBME Professor Tom Chau Named a Transformational Canadian
Professor Chau selected as one of "25 Transformational Canadians" by Globe and Mail
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