Introduction
Hey Everybody!
Hope the start to everyone's semester is workin' out to be a good time, or close to it. Frosh week, Homecoming, Corn Roast, what more could you ask for right?
Anyways, I am trying a new thing this year. I am putting out an update in Snapp'd issues and on the website with information on what is going on with conferences, the Engineering Student Societies Council of Ontario (ESSCO), and the Canadian Federation of Engineering Students (CFES), so that hopefully you all know what is going on with the people and organizations that represent YOU.
Soooo, to start off, I have posted a whole bunch of stuff on the board outside EngSoc. Available for your very own viewing are a list of all the conferences that are run throughout the year and their summaries, as well as a copy of the application form that can be filled out if you would like to go to one (I will email out to everyone when we are accepting applications). As well there is a copy of the report template that delegates must complete after attending conferences, AND there are copies of 5 COMPLETED reports done by the delegates from ESSCO AGM, which occurred late last June. All of these are also available on the website, www.guelphengsoc.com, which everyone should check out cuz it is wickedly revamped.
Now after reading the summary all of these fantastic conferences (on the board or on the website, of course), you may be wondering... where do these gatherings of laughter and learning take place? Well...
CFES PM - University of Saskatchewan (Regina)
ESSCO PM - University of Ottawa (Ottawa)
NCWIE - Queens University (Kingston)
PEOSC - University of Toronto (Toronto)
CFES Congress - University of Alberta (Edmonton)
FYIC - University of Windsor (Windsor)
OEC - McMaster University (Hamilton)
CEC - University of Waterloo (Waterloo)
ESSCO AGM 2008 - Ryerson University (Toronto)
So apply for some fun times, I will let everyone know when to commence.
For now, stay classy.
And thanks for stopping by.
But mostly, stay classy.
Thanks for stopping by.
Jeff
Conference Descriptions
Engineering Students Societies Council of Ontario Annual General Meeting
ESSCO AGM takes place at the end of June. It is attended by roughly 4-5 delegates from each engineering school in Ontario, and it is where new ESSCO Executive are chosen, outgoing Executive do accountability sessions, other sessions are run on ESSCO initiatives, and motions are passed at plenary to determine the direction of ESSCO in the next year.
Canadian Federation of Engineering Students President's Meeting
Attended solely by the President, CFES PM is a gathering of Presidents of engineering schools across Canada to discuss CFES initiatives and brainstorm ideas for CFES Congress (AGM), held in January. CFES PM takes place in late September/early October.
Engineering Students Societies Council of Ontario President's Meeting
Attended by the President and the VP External, ESSCO PM is a gathering of one or two representatives from engineering schools across Ontario to discuss ESSCO initiatives, and allows for updates on mandates set in June at the AGM. ESSCO AGM takes place in late September/early October.
National Conference on Women in Engineering
Hosted by Queen's, the NCWIE is a conference focusing on the roles and involvement in the field of engineering. A head delegate along with 3-4 additional delegates are chosen to attend, and is not restricted to women. The NCWIE takes place in early November.
Professional Engineers of Ontario Student Conference
PEOSC takes place in late November, and is attended by 4-5 delegates from engineering schools across Ontario. Much of it is run by the PEO, with sessions focused on issues in industry concerning students.
Canadian Federation of Engineering Students Congress
Held in the first week of January, CFES Congress is the Annual General Meeting for the CFES. 4-5 delegates from engineering schools across Canada attend this conference. This is where new CFES Executive are chosen, outgoing Executive do accountability sessions, other sessions are run on CFES initiatives, and motions are passed at plenary to determine the direction of CFES in the next year.
First Year Integration Conference
Held in late January, FYIC is attended by the VP External along with 4 first year students. It is a conference aimed at integrating first year students into the engineering experience in Ontario.
Ontario Engineering Competition
OEC takes place in mid-February. It is an engineering competition with multiple categories in which each school has an opportunity to enter a team. In order to represent Guelph, you must win your division at the Guelph Engineering Competition, held in early January.
Canadian Engineering Competition
CEC takes place in mid-March, and is attended by the top one or two in your division at OEC. It follows a similar format as GEC and OEC.
ESSCO AGM takes place at the end of June. It is attended by roughly 4-5 delegates from each engineering school in Ontario, and it is where new ESSCO Executive are chosen, outgoing Executive do accountability sessions, other sessions are run on ESSCO initiatives, and motions are passed at plenary to determine the direction of ESSCO in the next year.
Canadian Federation of Engineering Students President's Meeting
Attended solely by the President, CFES PM is a gathering of Presidents of engineering schools across Canada to discuss CFES initiatives and brainstorm ideas for CFES Congress (AGM), held in January. CFES PM takes place in late September/early October.
Engineering Students Societies Council of Ontario President's Meeting
Attended by the President and the VP External, ESSCO PM is a gathering of one or two representatives from engineering schools across Ontario to discuss ESSCO initiatives, and allows for updates on mandates set in June at the AGM. ESSCO AGM takes place in late September/early October.
National Conference on Women in Engineering
Hosted by Queen's, the NCWIE is a conference focusing on the roles and involvement in the field of engineering. A head delegate along with 3-4 additional delegates are chosen to attend, and is not restricted to women. The NCWIE takes place in early November.
Professional Engineers of Ontario Student Conference
PEOSC takes place in late November, and is attended by 4-5 delegates from engineering schools across Ontario. Much of it is run by the PEO, with sessions focused on issues in industry concerning students.
Canadian Federation of Engineering Students Congress
Held in the first week of January, CFES Congress is the Annual General Meeting for the CFES. 4-5 delegates from engineering schools across Canada attend this conference. This is where new CFES Executive are chosen, outgoing Executive do accountability sessions, other sessions are run on CFES initiatives, and motions are passed at plenary to determine the direction of CFES in the next year.
First Year Integration Conference
Held in late January, FYIC is attended by the VP External along with 4 first year students. It is a conference aimed at integrating first year students into the engineering experience in Ontario.
Ontario Engineering Competition
OEC takes place in mid-February. It is an engineering competition with multiple categories in which each school has an opportunity to enter a team. In order to represent Guelph, you must win your division at the Guelph Engineering Competition, held in early January.
Canadian Engineering Competition
CEC takes place in mid-March, and is attended by the top one or two in your division at OEC. It follows a similar format as GEC and OEC.