[ENCI-l] Additional message from ESS

Tue Jan 26 08:42:07 MST 2010

Hello Graduating Students

I've had a lot of questions lately about various aspects related to
Graduation. Please use this checklist for everything related to graduation

and Iron Ring! This message is long, but please read it and keep a copy of
this email to make sure you don't forget any important steps. There is also

a fabulous list of FAQ questions at the bottom.

TO ALL 4TH/5TH YEAR ENGG STUDENTS

Step 1) Apply to Graduate on Peoplesoft

- The deadline to apply to graduate is Feb 1st. If you haven't done this
yet, log on now! - Make sure that your name is correct, because this is how

it will be printed on your degree. Contact the convocation office if you
require changes.

Step 2) Sign up for Iron Ring Ceremony (March 13th) and find out your Ring
Size in the Undergrad Office

- The sign up for Iron Ring begins January 25 and ends February 19nd. Do
this ASAP!! The next ceremony isn't until November, so you really don't

want to miss this one.

- The Undergrad Office will give you an APEGGA package with further details
about the ceremony, and a registration sheet that you must bring

with you to the Iron Ring Workshop.

- Your APEGGA Member-In-Training registration and your ring are FREE if you
attend the workshop/ceremony. If you do not attend, you have to pay.

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If you have a family member who is a professional engineer with 15 years
experience, they may be able to present your iron ring to you at the

ceremony.

- Please consult your APEGGA workshop package for further details.

Step 3) Buy your tickets for the Graduation Banquet (banquet is on March
13th, the same day as the Iron Ring Ceremony)

- Ticket prices have not been determined as of yet, but will likely be
roughly $60. Cash or cheques accepted. Tickets will go on sale Feb 22.

Step 4) Submit your nominations for ESS Student Awards and Professor of the
Year Awards 

- Do you know a student or a professor who is deserving of an award? If so,
submit a nomination! - Nomination forms will be available at

www.ess.ucalgary.ca. (DETAILS TO FOLLOW)

- These awards will be given out at the Graduation Banquet on March 8th 

Step 5) Get your Grad Photos Taken

- Final session of pictures is being taken from Feb 1-5th. Sign up sheets
are available in ESS (ENE 132)

Step 6) Submit your photos for the yearbook! 

- Do you have good photos from Engg Week or engineering life in general from
the last few years that you think would look great in the yearbook? If so,
please contact the Yearbook Director - Vien Nguyen - at nguyv at ucalgary.ca or
ESS at ess at ucalgary.ca. We also need photos for the slideshow at the
graduation banquet.  

Finally, I will finish with an FAQ answering several common questions I have
heard lately: 

Q: Do I have to go to the banquet? 

A: No, but you only graduate from engineering once, do you really want to
stay home doing homework when everyone else you know is being treated to a
fancy four course meal? 

Q: Why are the banquet tickets so expensive? 

A: The banquet is at the Telus Convention Centre. The funding for the event
comes from the ticket sales and funding from the departments. Don't worry,
it will be worth it! See above for why you want to buy a ticket :) 

Q: What should I wear to the Iron Ring Ceremony and the Banquet?

A1: Business Attire for the Iron Ring workshop and Ceremony.

A2: The Graduation Banquet is Formal Dress, which means guys generally wear
a dark coloured suit and a tie. Ladies may choose to wear a dress or a
skirt. (Don't worry there is about a two hour break between the ceremony and
the banquet, so there is time to change your outfit if you choose to). Check
out the gallery of photos from last year's banquet on www.ess.ucalgary.ca. 

Q: Should I bring my parents to the Ring Ceremony and the Banquet? 

A: Yes, these are both parent-friendly events. Your parents will want to
share in your graduation celebrations! Grandparents and siblings are also
welcome. Please note, that it has been requested by APEGGA that children
under 12 and infants not be in attendance. 

Q: Is there an After Grad?

 A: Yes, the aftergrad is being organized by ESS. More details will be
released closer to the date. 

Q: What do parents go to?

 A: Parents can go to the Iron Ring Ceremony at 1:30pm (no ticket required)
and the Banquet at 5:30pm (given you got tickets for them). The workshops in
the morning are for students only. Also be advised that if your parents are
late for the Iron Ring Ceremony they will not be let into the room. Once
they close the doors they won't open them until the ceremony is over so BE
THERE EARLY! 

Felicia Chandrakumar

Grad Director 2010

Note: Please do not send your inquiries to this e-mail as the mailbox is not
set up to reply back. Thanks!

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