As the Fall 2013 term wraps up, it has been another eventful term of WEEF allocations. This term, we had $244,412 of proposals and $60,000 to give out. I would like to thank all the Class WEEF reps who came out to the two weeks of meetings as they spent numerous hours to figure out the proposal allocations. The Funding Council deliberated for over 3 hours (with a dinner break) trying to figure out allocations with 15 faculty proposals, 25 student team proposals and a smattering of miscellaneous proposals on the table. In the end, they finally came to a decision which met the 70%-30% department-student team split. This funding will be very beneficial to provide equipment for the departments and resources for the student teams as they continue their success.
To all that have received funding, congratulations and be sure to check your emails and the WEEF website (weef.uwaterloo.ca/proposals.php) early December for the results of the allocations. The Funding Allocations will be approved by the Board of Directors on Tuesday, November 26th. To those that did not receive funding, we would like to thank you for submitting a proposal, but sadly not everything can be funded. I encourage you to apply next term during Winter 2014.
Looking at the participation rate, congratulations to the 1A Architecture and Management Engineering Classes for having 100% Participation Rate, with an overall rate of 87.45%! I am very pleased with the continual donations by the undergraduate students of the Faculty of Engineering. Your contributions help fund numerous initiatives and WEEF would be not possible without you guys so make sure to view the Funding Allocations to see the results of where the money is being spent.
Last on the agenda is to say good-bye. Although it was short-lived, it was a fulfilling experience here at the WEEF office. I’ve learned many things and had the great opportunity to be a part of something very substantial to the Faculty of Engineering. Thank you to my assistant directors for all the help. I wish Steven Buckley all the best as he continues my work as the next WEEF Director.
If you have any questions, feel free to email weef@uwaterloo.ca and always remember, WEEF IS GOOD!
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