Looking Back, Looking Ahead
It's hard to believe that the 2014-2015 academic year is almost over. For some of you, this was your first year with us and we'll be seeing you again next September. For others, this is your graduating year and you're off to your next degree, job or new adventure.
We congratulate you all on your accomplishments over the past year and hope you have a wonderful summer pursuing rewarding experiences.
Over the summer months, the Office of the Registrar will remain open to assist you with your queries and requests, including post-exam services. Information on how to register for the 2015 Fall Session will be sent out by email in July.
Wishing you continued success,
Student Services Team
Office of the Registrar
April 2015
Volume 6, Issue 8
In this issue:
Highlights from 2014-15
Dates and Deadlines
Student Services
Money Matters
Engineering Student Life
In the News
Your Faculty
Highlights from 2014-15
U of T Engineering students receive Cressy AwardsOn April 16, sixteen U of T Engineering students were celebrated for their leadership skills (April 2015) Four U of T Engineering students awarded Vanier Canada Graduate ScholarshipsMiles Montegomery (IBBME PhD 1T6), Cameron Ritchie (CivE PhD 1T6), and Shrey Sindhwani (IBBME PhD 1T7) recognized for their pioneering research (August 2014) Cultures converge at U of T Engineering's annual international breakfastThis year, U of T Engineering welcomed 57 international exchange and 301 Science without Borders students (October 2014) U of T Engineering celebrates record number of female first-year studentsWomen now account for 30.6 per cent of first-year students in U of T Engineering programs (March 2015) Engineering students develop hydrogen-powered transportation startupAshrith Domun (ChemE 1T5) and Tian Tian (EngSci 1T5), along with Stefan Attig, a fourth-year environmental studies student, hatch a plan to operate buses equipped with hydrogen fuel cells (January 2015) |
Dates and Deadlines
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Last day to pay or defer fees for the 2015 Summer Session Engineering and A&S courses |
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May 14 |
Last days for waitlists for F Session Engineering Minor courses |
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Student Services
High Honours
The Faculty recently approved the new degree citation of "Graduation with High Honours." To obtain High Honours on graduation, a full-time student must achieve a cumulative average across years two, three and four of 87.5 per cent or higher, excluding any required first year courses, repeated courses and courses marked "Extra"
Office of the University Ombudsperson
The University Ombudsperson offers confidential and impartial advice and assistance to students, faculty and staff on university-related problems
Summer 2015 course enrolment and registration
Thinking about taking a course this summer? Dates and deadlines are available online
Final exam viewing
Final exam viewing for 2015 Winter Session final exams will be available toward the end of May. For dates and complete details, visit Engineering's undergraduate website
Money Matters
2015 James Dyson Award
James Dyson is challenging young engineers and scientists in Canada and around the world to "design something that solves a problem." The award is open to university students, including graduating students. Deadline for submissions is July 2
Become eligible for Faculty scholarships: update your ePortfolio today
Your ePortfolio helps match your extracurricular activities to available scholarships. The deadline to complete or update your ePortfolio is midnight, June 3
T2202A
The 2014 Tuition and Education Amount Certificates (T2202A) for income tax purposes are available on ROSI. Tax forms for previous years are always available on ROSI as well
2015 CAWIC Bursary
CAWIC is a not-for-profit organization of women employed in various construction-related fields. One of their mandates is to promote education and encourage young women to pursue careers in the construction industry. CAWIC offers bursaries to female students who aspire to careers in construction. Submission deadline: April 30
Young Minds Award
Advantage Business Media, publishers of numerous scientific and design engineering publications, has launched a new STEM initiative: Young Minds Award. Deadline for submissions is May 31
2015 CTAA Scholarship Program
The Canadian Technical Asphalt Association is offering an undergraduate scholarship valued at $2,000 to a student enrolled in an undergraduate degree program that contributes to advances in asphalt technology. Eligible fields of study include chemistry, chemical engineering and civil engineering. Deadline: July 1
Engineering Student Life
Racing green for gold
U of T Supermileage team wins Shell Eco-marathon in Detroit
Science fiction and fantasy writing workshop
Learn how to write science fiction and fantasy in a three-week, non-credit writing workshop
It's that time of year! Thesis fever hits Engineering
Four EngSci students share their thesis videos
Exoskeleton leg, instant DIY games, micro-grids and more at ECE Design Fair
Earlier this month, 84 groups showcased their innovative solutions to real-world challenges
"Chem makes me happy"
Chemical Engineering students share what they love about their department
Varsity Blues recognize several U of T Engineering students at annual awards ceremony
Michael Chapman (EngSci 1T5), Mario Kovacevic (MIE 1T2, IBBME 1T4) and Oliver Straszynski (TrackOne 1T8) honoured with awards at 2014-15 athletic banquet
The meaning of leadership: a student profile
Student activist Jaquelyn Monis Rodriguez (IndE 1T5 + PEY) shares her thoughts on leadership education
In the News
Engineering professor Molly Schiochet comments on lack of female Hall of Fame nominees
As top Canadian scientists resign over lack of female nominees, U of T Engineering's Molly Schiochet (ChemE, IBBME) weighs in (Maclean's)
Better shaving for patients with Huntington's and more engineering student designs
More than 250 first-year engineering students took part in the Praxis II Showcase (CTV News Toronto)
How Canada and U of T Engineering are improving the future of delivery services
If your Amazon order gets delivered by a drone sometime in the near future, you'll know a Canadian helped make it happen (CBC News)
Your Faculty
Chul Park named University of Toronto Distinguished Professor
MIE professor recognized for outstanding career achievements and promise
Brenda McCabe: How female engineers are "making it happen"
In special keynote address at Hatch and Hatch Mott Macdonald for International Women's Day 2015, civil engineering professor Brenda McCabe (CivE) explored the impact of female engineers
Timothy Chan named U of T Engineering's newest Canada Research Chair
Director of the Centre for Healthcare Engineering named Canada Research Chair in Novel Optimization and Analytics in Health
University of Toronto joins U.S. engineering education initiative announced at White House
U of T Engineering has joined more than 120 U.S. engineering schools leading a transformative movement in engineering education
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