The UOIT Engineering Student Society is offering this course for Engineering Students across Canada! It is offered for a lower price to students and is worth taking a second to check it out!
Randstad Engineering presentation (April 5th @ 12:01pm in A2004/02)
The proposed topic is the Engineering Job Market – opportunities and how to brand yourself for these opportunities.
Elections:
Election campaigns are now running! Next week (date TBD) we will be having an election debate!
Candidates have been filling out a questionnaire which will be emailed to everyone and posted on this website under the tag “Elections” – Learn about the nominees!
Weekly Joke – Engineering Rules
1. Any circuit design must contain at least one part which is obsolete, two parts which are unobtainable and three parts which are still under development.
2. Nothing ever gets built on schedule or within budget.
3. A failure will not appear till a unit has passed final inspection.
4. If you can’t fix it — document it.
5. The primary function of the design engineer is to make things difficult for the fabricator and impossible for the serviceman.
Society Stuff:
We are still looking for a couch for the CES office – if anyone has a truck, and sees a decent one at the side of the road… Bring it in!
End of term is coming up, we are looking for EOT Party directors – I’m looking at you Connor and you Cowboy Dave! Since we have a bit of a budget surplus, CES will be providing the food for these party(s)!
Have a great week!
James Hobson
President
Conestoga Engineering Society
Are you looking for excitement? A fancy title? Respect? Experience? Office keys? Your own business card? POWER?!?
Winter term is coming to an end, and elections will be soon upon us! Who of you will rise to the challenge after the current exec is long dead and gone!
Unfortunately, we do not run an autocratic society, and as such, if you are interested in running for a position you must be nominated by two people in a due democratic process. The nomination form is located here: http://conestogaengsoc.files.wordpress.com/2011/01/ces_nomination_form2012.pdf (Found under Documents)
POSITIONS AVAILABLE:
President is the leader of the pack and is the official voice of the society. This person will sit as a student liaison on many committees as well as be the official spokesperson for The Nut.
The VP External is in charge of liaising with the external organizations such as CFES, ESSCO and charity organizations external to EngSoc.
The VP Internal is in charge of all internal EngSoc events run by Engsoc during the term, they keep directors on track and work hard to make sure the many EngSoc events are as awesome as they can be.
The VP Operations ensures all financial matters are in line and they also run the novelties store.
Nomination forms are due to me, APRIL 2, 2012! If I do not have these in my hand by 5PM, you are out of luck. You can find me in the 3/4 year project room between 3-5PM. You can also hand in your forms EARLY, I’m always around somewhere.
Following nominations, you will have 2 weeks to campaign, and voting will occur just before exams.
Good luck! If you have any questions please feel free to contact any of the current executive.
James Hobson
President
Conestoga Engineering Society
A representative from the PEO (Professional Engineers Ontario) is coming for an hour long session on the PEO and what it does for us. Some points covered will be: The P. Eng designation – what it is and how to get it, PEO Student membership and what PEO does for us!
Where: A2102/04
When: Thursday at High Noon
Why: Learn about the PEO and eat pizza!
Hope to see you there!
James Hobson
President
Conestoga Engineering Society
A representative from the PEO (Professional Engineers Ontario) is coming for a 1.5-2 hour session on the PEO and what it does for us. Some points covered will be: The P. Eng designation – what it is and how to get it and PEO Student membership. They will be speaking on the common break we all share at 12-1, room to be announced. Eating lunch during her talk is allowed.
Brewery tour (March 16th @ 7:00pm) – BUY YOUR TICKETS FROM GREG BY THIS WEDNESDAY!
Pi Day (March 14th @ lunch)
Free pie in the CES office for CES members
Potluck AGM (March 29th @ lunch)
This is a lunch potluck so please bring a dish. We will create a google doc soon so that you can sign up for what you are bringing
At this annual general meeting, we will be covering the following
Executive roles
Budget
Elections
Feedback (this is your time to tell us what you want from us and how we can improve)
Randstad Engineering presentation (April 5th @ lunch in A2004/02)
The proposed topic is the Engineering Job Market – opportunities and how to brand yourself for these opportunities.
Rube Goldberg Video
We had an extremely successful showing of our Rube Goldberg machine at the CN tower last week, watch the video!
Swag!
COVERALLS
We are placing the order now, if you have any questions contact Connor Olsen.
Society Stuff
There will be a meeting this Thursday in A2230 at noon. All are welcome to attend!
Have a great week!
James Hobson
President
Conestoga Engineering Society
A representative from the PEO (Professional Engineers Ontario) is coming for a 1.5-2 hour session on the PEO and what it does for us. Some points covered will be: The P. Eng designation – what it is and how to get it and PEO Student membership. They will be speaking on the common break we all share at 12-1, room to be announced. Eating lunch during her talk is allowed.
Brewery tour (March 16th @ 7:00pm) – see attached
Pi Day (March 14th @ lunch)
Free pie in the CES office for CES members
Potluck AGM (March 29th @ lunch)
This is a lunch potluck so please bring a dish. We will create a google doc soon so that you can sign up for what you are bringing
At this annual general meeting, we will be covering the following
Executive roles
Budget
Elections
Feedback (this is your time to tell us what you want from us and how we can improve)
Randstad Engineering presentation (April 5th @ lunch in A2004/02)
The proposed topic is the Engineering Job Market – opportunities and how to brand yourself for these opportunities.
Swag!
COVERALLS COVERALLS COVERALLS – A message from our VPI Connor Olsen
Do you use the machine shop? Do you feel that you’re always running out of pockets? Do you attend events in which you’d like to show how much better Conestoga is then any other engineering school? If yes to any of these, then you should purchase some coveralls, they’re great for parties, expanding your inventory and conferences. Normal eng. students pay ~$90 for their coveralls (i.e. UW) but we offer you coveralls for the fine price of $45.00. So, if you want em, fill out the form. I’m not going to remember any of your info in the halls so you have to fill out this form!
Want to rock the limited-edition Conestoga Engineering leather? These jackets are ONLY available to MSE students! Get them while they’re hot!
We will be having the custom tailor come in on March 7th, 10AM-1PM in the CES office for sizing! They cost approximately $350 + modifications. (it’s on the CES calendar!)
Society Stuff
There will be a meeting this Thursday in A2230 at noon. All are welcome to attend!
Have a great week!
James Hobson
President
Conestoga Engineering Society
The society office has been renovated! We are still looking for a decent couch, so if you’re throwing one out let us know! Over reading week and exams the office (A2230) will be open and there will be free coffee brewing if you bring your own cup (cups cost 25 cents otherwise to offset coffee costs). We also have a fridge, two microwaves, and a hot water cooler. Come check it out this Thursday at noon for the Society meeting!
WE EVEN HAVE A CLOCK!
COVERALLS COVERALLS COVERALLS – A message from our VPI Connor Olsen
First Year Class Rep Elections!
Happening Thursday February 16th, at 1pm-2pm in the first year room!
PEO Session:
Just a heads up, We will be having a special visitor from Professional Engineers Ontario give a 1 hour session after mid-terms! It will focus on what it means to be an engineer and everything you need to know about the fabled P. Eng designation.
Leather Jackets! Want to rock the limited-edition Conestoga Engineering leather? These jackets are ONLY available to MSE students!
We will be having the custom tailor come in on March 7th, 10AM-1PMfor sizing! They cost approximately $350 + modifications. (it’s on the CES calendar!)
Events:
Rock Climbing @ Grand River Rocks- Weekly
A bunch of us rock climb at the new Kitchener gym called Grand River Rocks. Whenever we go we will update the CES calendar (located on the main page) with the time we will be there. If you want to come out and learn how to climb let us know, or just show up! If you have any questions you can contact either myself or Ian Hillier.
RUBE GOLDBERG
It’s almost that time of the year! National Engineering Month is coming up and we have been given the special task of constructing 2 Rube Goldberg machines. One will be made at Conestoga and the other will be the main attraction at the CN Tower! We are going to need people at the CN Tower the night of the event so whoever puts in the most work will be going. We are looking to bring ~5 people. If you’re interested in helping out with either, please email VPI_CES@conestogac.on.ca
BREWERY TOUR
It’s time for the first ever CES brewery tour. We will be going to Grand River Brewery in Cambridge for the nice low price of $10 / person. This includes the tour, tasting and a cup! More information to come.
Weekly Joke:
There are four engineers traveling in a car; a mechanical engineer, a chemical, an electrical engineer and a computer engineer.The car breaks down.”Sounds to me as if the pistons have seized. We’ll have to strip down the engine before we can get the car working again”, says the mechanical engineer. “Well”, says the chemical engineer, “it sounded to me as if the fuel might be contaminated. I think we should clear out the fuel system. “I thought it might be an grounding problem”, says the electrical engineer, “or maybe a faulty plug lead.” They all turn to the computer engineer who has said nothing and say: “Well, what do you think?” “Ummm – how about if we all get out of the car and get back in again?”
Weekly Comic:
Have a great week!
James Hobson
President
Conestoga Engineering Society
“Life’s real failure is when you do not realize how close you were to success when you gave up.”
COVERALLS COVERALLS COVERALLS – A message from our VPI Connor Olsen
Do you use the machine shop? Do you feel that you’re always running out of pockets? Do you attend events in which you’d like to show how much better Conestoga is then any other engineering school? If yes to any of these, then you should purchase some coveralls, they’re great for parties, expanding your inventory and conferences. Normal eng. students pay ~$90 for their coveralls (i.e. UW) but we offer you coveralls for the fine price of $45.00. So, if you want em, fill out the form. I’m not going to remember any of your info in the halls so you have to fill out this form!
Want to rock the limited-edition Conestoga Engineering leather? These jackets are ONLY available to MSE students! Get them while they’re hot!
We will be having the custom tailor come in on March 7th, 10AM-1PM for sizing! They cost approximately $350 + modifications. (it’s on the CES calendar!)
Events:
Rock Climbing @ Grand River Rocks- Weekly
A bunch of us rock climb at the new Kitchener gym called Grand River Rocks. Whenever we go we will update the CES calendar (located on the main page) with the time we will be there. If you want to come out and learn how to climb let us know, or just show up! If you have any questions you can contact either myself or Ian Hillier.
RUBE GOLDBERG
It’s almost that time of the year! National Engineering Month is coming up and we have been given the special task of constructing 2 Rube Goldberg machines. One will be made at Conestoga and the other will be the main attraction at the CN Tower! We are going to need people at the CN Tower the night of the event so whoever puts in the most work will be going. We are looking to bring ~5 people. If you’re interested in helping out with either, please email VPI_CES@conestogac.on.ca
BREWERY TOUR
It’s time for the first ever CES brewery tour. We will be going to Grand River Brewery in Cambridge for the nice low price of $10 / person. This includes the tour, tasting and a cup! More information to come.
Society Stuff
There will be a meeting this Thursday in A2230 at noon. All are welcome to attend!
We have been given permission to “renovate” the CES room, if anyone has any old furniture (couches, a fridge, etc) they don’t need, let us know! Our hope is the office will soon become the perfect chill zone for all to enjoy!
Weekly Joke:
ENGINEERS & GUILLOTINES
Today they’re leading a priest, a drunkard and an engineer to the guillotine. They ask the priest if he wants to face up or down when he meets his fate. The priest says that he would like to face up so he will be looking toward heaven when he dies. They raise the blade of the guillotine, release it, it comes speeding down and suddenly stops just inches from his neck. The authorities take this as divine intervention and release the priest.
Next the drunkard comes to the guillotine. He also decides to die face up hoping that he will be as fortunate as the priest. They raise the blade of the guillotine, release it, it comes speeding down and suddenly stops just inches from his neck. So they release the drunkard as well.
The engineer is next. He too decides to die facing up. They slowly raise the blade of the guillotine, when suddenly the engineer says: “Hey, I see what your problem is…”
Weekly Comic:
Have a great week!
James Hobson
President
Conestoga Engineering Society
“Remember you will not always win. Some days, the most resourceful individual will taste defeat. But there is, in this case, always tomorrow – after you have done your best to achieve success today.”
This weekend we had a successful qualifier at the Conestoga/Guelph Engineering Competition. The two teams moving forwards to the Ontario Engineering Competition THIS WEEKEND are as follows:
Senior Design Team:
Ian Hillier, Gary Seelen, John Wisenberg and myself
An architect, an artist and an engineer were discussing whether it was better to spend time with the wife or a mistress. The architect said he enjoyed time with his wife, building a solid foundation for an enduring relationship. The artist said he enjoyed time with his mistress, because of the passion and mystery he found there. The engineer said, “I like both.” “Both?” Engineer: “Yeah. If you have a wife and a mistress, they will each assume you are spending time with the other woman, and you can go to the lab and get some work done.”
Looks great on your resume for potential co-op employers!
Events:
Rock Climbing @ Grand River Rocks- Weekly
A bunch of us rock climb at the new Kitchener gym called Grand River Rocks. Whenever we go we will update the CES calendar (located on the main page) with the time we will be there. If you want to come out and learn how to climb let us know, or just show up! If you have any questions you can contact either myself or Ian Hillier.
We will be going tonight around 6:30PM if you want to come on out!
This year as a result of having the best machine last year, ESSCO has asked us to build the CN tower machine. It is expected that this machine be more visually appealing, interesting, and reliable (properly designed and not thrown together with garbage). The machine is to be ready for March 8th where it will be tested live (unlike any other machine). If you would like to help, please sign up through the following link http://conestogaengsoc.ca/2012/01/30/nem-rube-goldberg-machine/. More details will be given to those who sign up.
Bowling at Dickson Bowl – 61 Ainslie St. S Cambridge Last year the Society purchased two Groupon’s for bowling – They expire February 10th so that means we need to go bowling!
First 10 people to signup get in free for 2 hours of bowling with free pizza! Anyone else will have to pay for their own entrance, but it’s relatively cheap anyways.
We will be going Tuesday February 7th at 7PM. Hope to see you all there!
There will be a meeting this Thursday in A2230 at noon. All are welcome to attend!
There is also an Iron Ring petition sheet floating around in every year’s classroom. Please take a look at it and sign it if you agree!
Have a great week!
James Hobson
President
Conestoga Engineering Society
“Remember you will not always win. Some days, the most resourceful individual will taste defeat. But there is, in this case, always tomorrow – after you have done your best to achieve success today.”
Volunteers are needed for Wonderland Math and Physics Day on May 13!
Here’s a description:
Every year ESSCO teams up with Canada’s Wonderland in Vaughan to encourage all high school students from Southern Ontario to learn about Math and Physics through the marvels of engineering that are known as rollercoasters.
Students are given questions from a standard assignment binder put together by Wonderland, and they walk around the park, solving the assignment questions by riding the rides and making observations. There is also a marble roller coaster design contest, where students, who have built their own miniature roller coasters, can compete for prizes.
ESSCO volunteers are needed each year to help the students with the assignment questions through both guidance and referral to the answer key. They are also responsible for judging the roller coaster contest.
What they didn’t mention is you get a FREE day at wonderland out of this for volunteering! AND a pass to return any day in the regular 2011 season!
To volunteer fill out the form here BEFORE April 18th:
There is also a T-Shirt design contest, submissions required before April 8th:
Math & Physics Day is May 13th, and we’re looking for some awesome shirts & name tags ideas so we can show the high school students how awesome Engineering and ESSCO are! This is a great way to get involved, even if you can’t volunteer at the actual event. Get out your pens & pencils and get creative!!
T-Shirt Rules:
Including ESSCO mascots (pineapple or flamingo) is encouraged
Include the words “Math and Physics Day”
Graphics related to Science, Math and/or Engineering
Back or shirt design optional, but if designed, must have ESSCO logo visible
Resolution of at least 300dpi
For the name tag, keep in mind that it will be 3.5” in height and 4.3” in length, and should have room for volunteer’s names, and the word “volunteer”.
Submit your design(s) to wonderland@essco.ca by April 8th. If you have any questions or comments feel free to contact me at the above e-mail address, or Ryan at vpservices@essco.ca.
