I need feedback and opinions from all of you. Currently, the University of Waterloo is not planning to renew the Federation Hall lease. Students paid $1.5 million to construct the building and, despite the rumours stating otherwise, actually use the building on a regular basis. About half of the events run at Fed Hall are planned by student organizations on campus. Changing ownership could result in a loss of a convenient venue for students. For example, ComEng, which runs after every Orientation Week, is one such event. The Federation of Students also provides substantial bursaries for student groups using Fed Hall, making the event more affordable for us. If you have any comments, concerns or ideas, PLEASE pass them onto me or your FedS Councillors. If you want more information, check out this webpage: http://feds.ca/stories/fed-hall-update-may-20-2011.
The FedS’ “Colour Me Educated” campaign is starting up now! The faculty that raises the most money for the campaign by next Winter will get to pour their Faculty’s coloured paint over the President’s, as well as some of the Administration’s, heads! The overall goal is $7,000, which is nothing for Engineering to reach on our own! On June 3rd, from 5-8 pm, there will be a soft opening for Zoup in Waterloo Town Square. For $5, you get a drink, a bowl of soup, and a chunk of bread! AND all $5 goes to the Colour Me Educated campaign!
Council meeting #2 happened last Wednesday. At this meeting, we passed the budget and learned a little more about P**5. Dean Sedra also gave a speech for Council. E6 is well on its way, and the Department of Chemical Engineering may start moving over at the end of June. Engineering 5 and 6 have so far reached approximately 97 million dollars in construction costs, with the University, the government and private donors each raising a third of these costs. Engineering 7 is the next building planned. Within Engineering 7, we’ll have an atrium with a new CnD and other student space! Any feedback on how the meeting went or for improvements for future meetings is welcome! Next Council meeting is Wednesday, June 8th, at 5:30 PM.
The EngSoc Executives have a meeting with Dean Sedra on June 3rd. If you have any comments or questions for the Dean and want us to bring them up, just tell us!
Please take a look and get informed about each candidate’s platform for the EngSoc Presidential elections! It’s a big role (I can say that from experience) and I want you to make an informed decision. We already saw some landmark events in our recent federal election. Maybe we’ll see some in this one? Good luck to all the candidates. The remaining positions will open for nominations starting June 10th, and their campaigns will begin June 18th.
Until next time A-Soc, stay classy! PLEASE send me any feedback for the Dean or for Fed Hall!
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