‘Sup A-Soc – It’s Ola and Will. We’re here to give you a quick look at what we were up to over the last four months and what we have planned for this term. So let’s get to it.
Conferences: Over the past few months, we’ve had the privilege of representing Waterloo A on both a provincial and federal level at the Engineering Student Societies’ Council of Ontario (ESSCO) and the Canadian Federation of Engineering Students (CFES). Both organizations are putting a greater emphasis on student advocacy and are interested in hearing from students on any issues they feel affect students on a larger scale. We recently returned from the CFES Congress which took place in Calgary, where the CFES created a new executive position, VP Academic. Applications for Commissionerships within the CFES will be opening in the coming months. If you want to get involved in representing engineering students Canada-wide, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us!
Conferences that are coming up include the First Year Integration Conference (FYIC), which has already had its delegation chosen, and ESSCO Annual General Meeting (AGM); keep an eye open for the application to go up around the middle of the term!
Outreach
If you are looking to get involved with volunteer opportunities then check out the following events that our awesome directors may be asking for your help with.
- Engineering Explorations – The faculty will be looking for volunteers to give tours to younger students and their parents of some of the amazing things Waterloo Engineering does! Look out for applications to participate.
- Education Outreach – An event where EngSoc goes to THEMUSEUM in Kitchener to get kids excited about science and engineering by performing science experiments with them.
NEM – National Engineering Month
National Engineering Month (aka March) is an opportunity for engineers and engineering students across the country to celebrate and promote our field. Engineering is a challenging and rewarding discipline, so join us at the various events throughout the month:
- Rube Goldberg – Help us create a machine that lights up the CN Tower purple! The more complicated, the better.
- CANstruction – Support the Food Bank of Waterloo region by creating displays and sculptures built entirely out of non-perishable food! These will be put on display at Conestoga Mall for the public to vote on as well.
- PI Day – Come out on March 14 to enjoy some delicious pie and pi(e) related fun!
You may also notice a variety of charity events on the calendar throughout the term. During the Spring 2015 term, engineering students voted to give any money raised to the charity Water.org, so the money you spend on those delicious pancakes in the CPH foyer—and the money you donate during any of the other events will be going to help provide safe water and sanitation solutions that give families hope, children health, and communities a future.
If you are looking for any further information or want to learn more about how to get involved in conferences, outreach, or charities, send us an email at vpexternal.a@engsoc.uwaterloo.ca or find us in the Engineering Society Office (CPH 1327)! You can find at least one of us on Tuesdays 12:30 to 2:30 or Wednesdays from 1:30 to 3:30. Have a great term!
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