2017/10/03 – Department Newsletter

Department Newsletter | Fellowships, Mentorships & Mining Events

Just a reminder the University is closed on Monday, October 9 for the Thanksgiving weekend. Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving!

CIV + MIN in the News

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Mentorships & Fellowships

The Canadian Water Resources Association Ontario Branch Mentorship ProgramRob MacIsaac Fellowship Program
Applications due October 4, 2017 through the Metrolinx Career page here. A unique study and work opportunity for students enrolled in a university or college program, or undertaking a graduate degree.

GRADUATE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS

Apply now! Deadline for Application: October 20, 2017 at 5pm EDT

Upcoming Events

How to Get Involved in Clubs and the Engineering Society
October 4, 2017
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm (GB 217)

Management and Economics Society & CIM Toronto Branch

Professional Development Series (Click here for more info)

Thursday, October 19, 2017                                      8:00am – 4:30pm

Location: Ernst & Young LLP, 100 Adelaide Street West, 40th Floor, Toronto

Followed by:

CIM Toronto’s 11th Annual Grubstake Networking Event

4:30pm to 7:30pm @ The National Club 303 Bay Street, Toronto

Speakers include:

  • Indi Gopinathan – Project Management / Economics Consultant
    JDS Energy & Mining
  • Rob McEwen – Executive Chairman, Director, and Chief Owner,
    McEwen Mining
  • Fred Stanford – President and Chief Executive Officer
    Torex Gold
  • Kenneth G. Thomas – President
    Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy & Petroleum (CIM)
  • Carl Weatherell – Executive Director & CEO
    Canada Mining Innovation Council
  • Theophile Yameogo – National Advisory Leader
    EY Mining & Metals

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