Lead The Way
With the recent wrap-up of Ontario's Engineering Week to kick off National Engineering Month, we reflect on the ways engineering and technology affect our daily lives. Contributions from the U of T Engineering community play a role in everything from managing greenhouse gas emissions to improving camera sensors to enabling better communication for physically-challenged children.
We also take this time to celebrate the seventeen 2011 Cressy Award winners from our Faculty. Their emerging leadership speaks to the theme of National Engineering Month, "Design the Future." Get inspired on ways you can design your future in this month's Engineering Student e-News.
March 2011
Volume 2, Issue 7
In this issue:
Leadership
Dates and Deadlines
Student Services
Money Matters
Campus Life
In the News
Your Faculty
Spotlight on: Leadership
Engineering Students Receive Cressy Awards for Outstanding LeadershipSeventeen students from across the Faculty receive 2011 Gordon Cressy Student Leadership Awards Girlhood Dreams Inspire YWCA Woman of DistinctionDean Cristina Amon (MIE) receives award from YWCA Toronto for her contributions to improving the lives of girls and women Take a Look into Leaders of TomorrowLOT fosters a lifelong foundation for transformational leaders and outstanding citizens Students Develop a Global Perspective through Cyber-MentoringEngSci students such as Marina Freire-Gormaly (1T0 + PEY) are connecting with students from Asian University for Women |
Dates and Deadlines
| March 13 |
Last day for students to drop Winter (S) Session courses without academic penalty; last day to drop to part-time studies without academic penalty |
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| March 16 |
Graduating students: Deadline to request name adjustments for your diploma. See the Office of the Registrar in GB 157 |
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| March 17 | ||
| March 30 | ||
| April 4 |
Deadline to declare Final Exam conflicts |
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| April 7 | End of lectures for Arts & Science Winter (S) and Year-long (Y) courses |
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| April 11 |
End of lectures for Engineering Winter (S) and Year-long (Y) courses |
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| April 12 | Engineering study day |
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| April 12 - 29
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Final exam period for Arts & Science Winter (S) and Year-long (Y) courses |
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| April 13 - 29 |
Final exam period for Engineering Winter (S) and Year-long (Y) courses |
Student Services
Final Examination Schedule
Schedule is now posted online and on the bulletin board across from the Office of the Registrar, GB 157. The schedule for Arts & Science exams is also available online
Graduating Students: Correct Your Name in Time for Convocation
See the Office of the Registrar in GB 157 before March 16 if your name appears incorrectly in ROSI
Arts & Science Minor Information Session
Learn about Arts & Science Minors at the Office of the Registrar's Information Session on Wednesday, March 30 at 5 - 6 p.m. in BA 1180
Are Course Evaluations Working for You?
Help U of T faculty and staff re-design course evaluations by letting us know what is, and is not, working for you
Money Matters
Summer 2011 and Fall-Winter 2011-2012 OSAP application
Apply now if you're seeking an OSAP loan for summer or fall-winter studies
OSAP Workshop Reminder
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
Update Your ePortfolio to be Considered for Faculty Scholarships
Online portfolio helps match your extra-curricular activities to available scholarships
Campus Life
Opening the Floor for Discussion at Dean's Student Town Hall
Dean Cristina Amon, EngSoc and students deliberated on ways to strengthen U of T Engineering experience
Still Time to Speak Up About Your University Experience
NSSE, Globe and Mail invite students to speak up. Look for invitation to participate from U of T President David Naylor. NSSE surveying wraps up on March 31
Results from the 2011 Permanent Class Executive Election
Meet the leaders charged with keeping the graduating class connected for the years ahead
Governing Council Elections for Student Positions
Vote until March 11 on ROSI for student candidates for Governing Council representatives
Engineering Minor in Robotics and Mechatronics Approved
On March 8, Faculty Council approved the establishment of a new minor
iCopeU: When the Going Gets Tough
University life can present significant challenges. U of T's iCopeU, a new online program designed to support you during those times, providing coping tools, information and resources available at St. George campus
In the News
uBuddy Brings Students Together
Engineering student Charles Qu and team develop social networking platform just for students
Study Shows Benefits of Electrical Stimulation Therapy for People Paralyzed by Spinal-Cord Injury
Professor Milos R. Popovic (IBBME) develops new treatment approach using tiny bursts of electricity to reawaken paralyzed muscles "significantly"
Managing Disability in the Digital Age
Eric Wan (ECE 1T0) develops research in computer-based technology that enables disabled children to communicate and engage electronically
Suburbs Found to be Bigger Greenhouse Gas Emitters
Study led by Professor Chris Kennedy (CivE) showed that suburbs emitted more gas than the inner city
Facebook-like Traffic Site Launched
Professor Baher Abdulhai (CivE) helps people share information about city traffic through development of On-Line Network-Enabled Intelligent Transportation Systems
'Talking Photos' Tell Success Story
Kamal Shah (MechE 8T9, MASc 9T2) runs Fotobabble in Silicon Valley
Your Faculty
Dean Addresses University of Texas – Arlington College on Heat Transport
Dean Cristina Amon (MIE) participates in Engineering Distinguished Speaker series
InVisage Secures C Venture Funding
Professor Ted Sargent's (ECE) QuantumFilm technology could be in smartphones and camera phones next year
MSE Students Recognize Top Educators
Professor Zhirui Wang (MSE) and Teaching Assistant Leo Monaco are winners in the first annual Student Choice Awards
U of T's Connaught Fund Announces Innovation and Summer Institute Awards
Engineering Faculty nearly sweeps renewed awards program
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