From engginfo at ucalgary.ca Mon Nov 6 09:48:33 2006 From: engginfo at ucalgary.ca (engginfo@ucalgary.ca) Date: Mon Nov 6 09:48:36 2006 Subject: [Engg-enci-l] How is everything going? Message-ID: <1477.136.159.233.94.1162831713.squirrel@136.159.233.94> Hello Schulich Engineers! Ok, so how did the midterms go, good, bad or indifferent? From what I hear, many of you are feeling overwhelmed by and with only four (4!) weeks left are concerned about stress management, time management and all of those fun things. If you think you are not doing as well as expected, you COULD talk to your prof, TA or study group. If you don't have a study group, look for one amongst your classmates, design team or fellow EDIC attendees. Too often our students attend class and then go home to struggle through the assignments on their own; maybe working with someone will help you to understand things better. Watch for an email early this week announcing the TUTOR REGISTRY. A group of 3rd and 4th year students have stepped forward as tutors available to help you with specific subjects. The registry will be launched on the ESS Blackboard site...make contact with one of these students! You SHOULD consider attending one of the workshops we have organized on time management, stress management and exam writing strategies/skills as shown in the attached poster. You will also see the poster around the Engineering complex this week. The workshops are being put on by the Counseling Centre and your attendance could be one of the best two hour and $5 investments in yourself this term. Even if you have been to similar workshops/seminars in high school, these are geared to the higher pace and demands of university and will give you some real tips and tricks to keep you calm, confident and more in control. You only need to come to one of the sessions, so look at your schedules and reserve a spot. Spaces are limited! For those of you who are really struggling and are considering drastic action (to drop courses, drop out, make a program change) you MUST contact me. Let's talk .. stewing on your own is not the best way to make a major decision. I'm here to help you with it. Dr. Lynne From engginfo at ucalgary.ca Wed Nov 8 09:01:54 2006 From: engginfo at ucalgary.ca (engginfo@ucalgary.ca) Date: Wed Nov 8 09:01:59 2006 Subject: [Engg-enci-l] Academic Success Workshops Message-ID: <1229.136.159.233.94.1163001714.squirrel@136.159.233.94> Academic Success Workshops "Don't Burn Out! - Time, Stress, Sleep" Are you dealing with too much stress, too little sleep, and too little time for life? Avoid burn out and learn how to get organized and stay organized to better predict, reduce and cope with stress and get a good night's sleep. "Get Good Grades! Studying & Writing Tests Effectively" Learn strategies for figuring out what your professors expect from you - what should you know for your test. This workshop will focus on how to effectively prepare for and write tests. November 15, 16, 28 or 29th ..choose one night only! 6:00 - 8:00pm ENA 101 and 103 $5 per student Email your preference to Drlynne@ucalgary.ca before November 10th..space is limited! _______________________________ Lynne Cowe Falls, Ph.D. Associate Professor Department of Civil Engineering Director of Students Schulich School of Engineering University of Calgary 2400 University Dr. N.W. Calgary, Alberta T2N 1N4 drlynne@ucalgary.ca From engginfo at ucalgary.ca Tue Nov 14 13:04:40 2006 From: engginfo at ucalgary.ca (engginfo@ucalgary.ca) Date: Tue Nov 14 13:04:44 2006 Subject: [Engg-enci-l] Civil Students Message-ID: <1765.136.159.233.94.1163534680.squirrel@136.159.233.94> Civil students, Due to the large number of inquiries into the ESS Universal Membership, Ryan Harrison, the ESS President, has donated his time to answer any questions you may have. If you are interested in this Q&A session please come to the 3rd year homeroom Monday November 20 at 12:10pm. Cheers, Ashley Sceviour VP Communications and Student Affairs CEUS Council 06/07 aascevio@ucalgary.ca From engginfo at ucalgary.ca Tue Nov 28 10:27:59 2006 From: engginfo at ucalgary.ca (engginfo@ucalgary.ca) Date: Tue Nov 28 10:28:02 2006 Subject: [Engg-enci-l] (no subject) Message-ID: <1833.136.159.233.82.1164734879.squirrel@136.159.233.82> Dear Civil Engineering student, The CSCE Calgary Section would like to invite you to a special presentation on "Infrastructure Capacity Building" as part of their National Lecture Tour. The presentation will be held on Wednesday at the University of Calgary Rozsa Center between 8:30 and 10:30. This event is free for students and refreshments will be provided. Mr. Alan Perks, P.Eng., is a Director with R.V. Anderson Associates Limited. He has both domestic and international experience in developing and managing civil infrastructure systems. The National Lecture Tour is sponsored by The City of Edmonton. Please see the attached documents for further details, and RSVP today to the APEGGA office at 262-7714. From engginfo at ucalgary.ca Tue Nov 28 10:35:07 2006 From: engginfo at ucalgary.ca (engginfo@ucalgary.ca) Date: Tue Nov 28 10:35:08 2006 Subject: [Engg-enci-l] Workshops Message-ID: <1860.136.159.233.82.1164735307.squirrel@136.159.233.82> Hello all, It's the last two weeks before finals and if you are feeling stressed, overwhelmed and/or in a panic, consider coming to one of our workshops on Tuesday, November 28th, or Wednesday, November 29th. "Don't Burn Out! - Time, Stress, Sleep": Are you dealing with too much stress, too little sleep, and too little time for life? Avoid burn out and learn how to get organized and stay organized to better predict, reduce and cope with stress and get a good night's sleep. "Get Good Grades! Studying & Writing Tests Effectively": Learn strategies for figuring out what your professors expect from you - what should you know for your test. This workshop will focus on how to effectively prepare for and write tests. Held in ENA 101 and 103, the workshops cost $5 and you can pay at the door! All are welcome - this is not just for first year students. Dr. Lynne From engginfo at ucalgary.ca Tue Nov 28 14:19:41 2006 From: engginfo at ucalgary.ca (engginfo@ucalgary.ca) Date: Tue Nov 28 14:19:43 2006 Subject: [Engg-enci-l] Cancellation Message-ID: <2213.136.159.233.82.1164748781.squirrel@136.159.233.82> Hello all, > > > > Due to the cold weather, we have decided to cancel tonight's workshop - > it > was felt that it would be too cold for you to be going home in the dark > at > 8pm. You are more than welcome to come tomorrow night as there is still > space in those workshops. Both the Life Management and Exam Skills > workshops will be offered then. Sorry for the convenience. Everyone stay > warm!! > > > > Dr. Lynne From engginfo at ucalgary.ca Wed Nov 29 10:35:14 2006 From: engginfo at ucalgary.ca (engginfo@ucalgary.ca) Date: Wed Nov 29 10:35:16 2006 Subject: [Engg-enci-l] CEMF Scholarships Message-ID: <1554.136.159.233.82.1164821714.squirrel@136.159.233.82> CEMF offers up to five $5000 Undergraduate Engineering Scholarships annually to young women who are proven leaders and active in their community to encourage them to pursue a career in engineering. Applicants must be enrolled full-time in an accredited Canadian undergraduate Engineering program of study and be: 1. In their first year, or 2. In their second year, or 3. In the first term of their third year, immediately prior to the January deadline. Scholarships are based primarily on demonstrated community leadership and involvement in extra-curricular activities. The deadline for Canadian Engineering Memorial Foundation Scholarships is 19 January 2006. We encourage all women in first, second and third year in the Schulich School to consider applying. Please visit the CEMF website for more details http://www.cemf.ca/ From engginfo at ucalgary.ca Wed Nov 29 16:00:49 2006 From: engginfo at ucalgary.ca (engginfo@ucalgary.ca) Date: Wed Nov 29 16:00:53 2006 Subject: [Engg-enci-l] Important Final Exam Information Message-ID: <2845.136.159.233.93.1164841249.squirrel@136.159.233.93> Deferred Examinations are allowed for the following circumstances ONLY: Illness Domestic Affliction Religious Conviction Travel arrangements, vacation plans, employment situations and misreading of the Final Examination Timetable are not grounds for deferring a final examination. Applications for Deferral of Final Examinations may be obtained in the Office of the Registrar or can be downloaded from the link: http://www.ucalgary.ca/registrar/PDFs/defFE_W07.pdf Please note that you must notify the Undergraduate Office within 48 hours of the missed exam so we can document the absence. We would prefer if you notify us through email (engginfo@ucalgary.ca). All requests for deferral of a Final Examination due to health reasons must be accompanied by a completed Physician/Counsellor Statement form, available from the Office of the Registrar or at: http://www.ucalgary.ca/registrar/PDFs/physcoun.pdf Letters from a Physician/Counsellor in lieu of a Physician/Counsellor Statement form will not be accepted. Please see the instructions on the form for more information. December 22nd, 2006 - is the student application deadline for deferred exams. Deferred Final Examination dates, January 25th - 27th. Please refer to the following web site for more detailed Exam Information: http://www.ucalgary.ca/registrar/students/faqs/exam_faq.html#defer