Looking Back, Looking Ahead
As the academic year winds down, it provides us with an opportunity to look back at the challenges and accomplishments of the past eight months. However, one does not have to go back very far to see the dedicated efforts of U of T’s Engineering students in action. Whether it’s excelling in varsity athletics or robotics competitions, organizing national conferences or addressing the issue of global hunger, each one of you has contributed to the Faculty’s Skule spirit in your own way.
To our graduating students, we offer you our sincere congratulations and hope you will remain connected with the Faculty in the years ahead. For our returning students, we wish you a safe and restful summer full of interesting experiences and opportunities that will complement your return to studies in the Fall.
Over the next several months, the Office of the Registrar will offer post-exam services such as final exam viewing and mark re-checks. For those of you already thinking ahead to the Fall Session, we will email you registration information in June. While this is the last student newsletter of the year, you can stay connected with the Faculty and University during the summer months through the website and social media platforms like Twitter.
Thank you for an inspiring year!
April 2014
Volume 5, Issue 8
In this issue:
Recent Student Highlights
Dates and Deadlines
Student Services
Money Matters
Campus Life
In the News
Your Faculty
Recent Student Highlights
From the mysteries of the knuckleball to perfecting sales pitchesEngineering students share new ideas at this year’s MIE Design, Research & Innovation Showcase Engineering U of T's best athletesFour engineering students recognized for outstanding athletic performance Mapping robots, surgery aids, pollution apps and more at Engineering Design FairCrowds flood the Bahen atrium to see ECE students’ capstone projects Jedi Wars: High-flying stunts wow at robotics competitionEngineering students compete head-to-head in gesture-controlled helicopter competitions A WISE weekend for women in science and engineeringThe second Women in Science & Engineering (WISE) national conference inspires over 200 participants CGEN: Leaving no child hungry in Dhaka, BangladeshMultidisciplinary course brings engineering, health and business students together to address global challenges U of T Engineering students recognized at 20th annual Cressy awardsSeventeen students applauded for outstanding leadership |
Dates and Deadlines
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April 30 |
Last day to pay or defer fees for Summer Session courses |
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May 5 |
First-year T-Program classes, F-session Engineering elective courses (including APS/CHE/JRE) and LIEP courses begin |
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May 9 |
Student club funding request deadline |
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May 14 |
Courses removed for non-registered students |
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May 16 |
Last day for waitlists for F Engineering elective courses |
Student Services
Post-exam services offered by the Office of the Registrar
The Office of the Registrar offers a number of services to students post-exams: exam mark re-checks, exam copies and exam viewing
2014 Summer enrolment and registration guide
Important details about enrolment and registration for the Summer Session
When things don't go as planned: Petitions
Students sometimes encounter unforeseen or uncontrollable circumstances that can severely interfere with their ability to fulfill academic obligations. This exam season, ensure you're familiar with the Faculty's petition regulations and process
Winter Session marks
Beginning May 8, marks—as they are submitted—will be posted on ROSI. You will not see sessional averages or academic statuses until all marks are reviewed by the Committee on Examinations in mid-May. There may be minor mark changes until that time
Office of the Registrar
Just because the academic year is winding down, doesn't mean the Office of the Registrar closes. We are open all summer long to field your questions and requests. Find our regular business hours
Money Matters
Service charges on tuition balances
Please remember that outstanding fee balances for the current academic year are subject to monthly service charges of 1.5% compounded (19.56% annum) until paid in full. Outstanding charges on your account from prior sessions are subject to service charges as well. Check your account on ROSI today
T2202A certificates
The 2013 Tuition and Education Certificates (T2202A) for income tax purposes are available on ROSI. Hard copies are not mailed out
Clinics available for tax help
The University of Toronto Student Union (UTSU) is offering tax clinics until the end of April to assist students with filing their forms
2014 James Dyson Award
James Dyson is challenging engineers and scientists in Canada and around the world to “design something that solves a problem.” The $45,000 award is open to university students, including graduating students. Submission deadline: August 7
Campus Life
Follow U of T wherever you go
Connect with U of T on any of its social media platforms
Summer in the stacks
Looking for a quiet place to relax in the academic off-season? U of T's beautiful libraries are open all summer long
Stay on the cutting edge
U of T's Science Engagement website shares the excitement of U of T scientists' new discoveries and the challenges of the scientific progress
In the News
Stiffness: a new piece of the breast cancer puzzle
A recent study in Nature Medicine shares new insights on some cancers
Could live-streaming black box data help prevent another Flight MH370 disaster?
Professor Doug Perovic (MSE) shares his forensics engineering expertise with CBC and Global News
"Asia's richest philanthropist," major Silicon Valley firm invest in engineering alumni's Nanoleaf light bulb
Quirky-looking and eco-friendly bulbs win new support
Your Faculty
Health grants advance research in dental disease and cancer therapy
Two new Collaborative Health Research Projects (CHRPs) address wide-ranging health concerns
Engineering professor wins Killam Prize for new laser applications
Professor Andreas Mandelis (MIE) recognized for contributions to fields ranging from healthcare engineering to manufacturing
Can epileptic seizures be predicted and prevented?
Erin Vollick speaks with a leading neurological researcher, Professor Berj L. Bardakjian (ECE, IBBME) about epilepsy
From bio-fuels to molten steel: How U of T engineers are curbing carbon emissions
Professor Murray Thomson (MIE) shares new ways that engineers are reducing our environmental impact
Turbulence: New research ends decade-long physics debate
Professor Philippe Lavoie (UTIAS) shares why understanding turbulence is critical to engineering as we know it
Four professors recognized for contributions in areas from clean energy to biomedical research
MIE professors honoured by the Canadian Society for Mechanical Engineering (CSME)
Jonathan Rose receives University of Toronto Faculty award
Award recognizes excellence in both teaching and research endeavours
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